teaching agricultural machines

Introduction

Science introduces the trainee to the science applicable to the engineering field. its aim is to equip the trainee with the basic concepts of engineering science.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson , the learner should be able to :

  • define terms related to motion
  • state the three laws of motion
  • perform calculations on motion

The learner will achieve this objectives by performing the following activities :

  • read the lesson notes attached
  • watch video presentation on laws of motion
  • attempt questions on the topic of motion
  • research more on the topic from the internet, library etc

COURSE OUTLINE

AEC 020S

WEEK

TOPIC/SUB TOPIC

REMARKS

1

·        PRIMARY PLOUGHS

·         Disc plough ( construction and operations)

Covered

2

·         Mouldboard  plough ( construction and operations)

 

 

Covered

3

·         Mouldboard  plough (Adjustments)

     

Covered

4

·         Comparison between disc and moulboard plough

·         Maintenance of  disc and moulboard plough

Covered

6

-     CAT 1

Covered

7

·         Chisel plough

·         Sub-soiler

Covered

8

·         SECONDARY PLOUGHS  (harrows)

·         Disc harrows

covered

9

·         tinned harrows

covered

10

·         Rotary cultivator

covered

11

5.      PLANTING EQUIPMENTS

·      Grain drill (combine)

 

11 & 12

-     End Term Examination

 

 


COURSE OUTLINE

SUBJECT: TRACTORS AND POWER UNITS

AEC 020S

WEEK

TOPIC/SUB TOPIC

REMARKS

1

-          General layout of a tractor

covered

2

-Classifications of engines

covered

3

-          Working principles of engines

covered

4

-     CAT 1

covered

5

-          Diesel fuel system

covered

6

-          Petrol fuel system

covered

7

-          Air cooling system

 

8

-Water cooling system

 

9

-          Air cleaning system

 

10

-CAT 2

 

11 $ 12

-     End Term Examination