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Course code: AGS10012o14Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Basics of rheology and metrology
Major: (Agrobiznes)
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: Prof. dr hab. inż. Adam Figiel, dr inż. Marek Brennensthul dr Andrzej Fogt
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: The student acquires knowledge in the field of measurement techniques and functioning of measuring instruments used in agricultural technology. Knows the basic methods, techniques, tools and materials used in addressing simple engineering tasks . He knows the rules for the preparation of reports as well as design and engineering works. The student has knowledge of mathematical modeling of rheological processes. Associates phenomena accompanying the process of technological performing with rheological properties of agricultural raw materials. Skills: Efficiently uses all types of charts both in the presentation of physical / technical relationships and in acquiring (reading) the necessary numerical data. Efficiently performs calculations associated with the processing of analytical data. He is able to assess and evaluate the correctness of the calculations. Performs under the guidance of mentor simple research and design tasks in the field of measurement techniques in agriculture. Is able to interpret the results and to formulate correct conclusions. Is able to arrange measurements and choose the measuring tools. Able to assess the impact of selected rheological properties on the quality of agricultural products. Has the ability to plan and carry out experiments aiming at determination the basic properties of agricultural products, he can properly interpret the results and draw conclusions.
Competences: Social competence: Is able to work individually and in the group adopting different roles. Is able to manage a team, taking responsibility for the results of common work. He feels the need for continuous training in methods for the assessment of factors affecting the quality of agricultural products. Is aware of the importance and responsibility for activities aimed at improving the quality of food products. Is aware that his carelessness while performing measurements and erroneous or inaccurate results may lead to the development of large financial losses or bring the danger to humans.
Prerequisites: biological basis of agriculture
Course content: Measurements, units, measuring instruments, analysis of results, the measurement errors. Mechanical strength, visco-elastic characteristics, mathematical modelling, texture.
Recommended literature: Jakubiec W., Malinowski J. Metrologia wielkości geometrycznych. Wydawnictwa Naukowo – Techniczne, Warszawa 2004 Zawistowski J., Sałaciński T. (red.) Ćwiczenia laboratoryjne z metrologii. Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Warszawskiej, Warszawa 2005. Sitkei, G. 1986. Mechanics of agricultural materials. Akademiai Kiado, Budapest. Steffe J.F. 1996. Rheological Methods in Food Process Engineering. Freeman Press. USA. www.egr.msu.edu/˜Steffe/
Assessment methods: Knowledge: Tests, reports, final course credit Skills: Assessment of the implementation of individual tasks within measurement techniques, activity in the classroom, evaluation of completed projects. Social competence: Assessment of the effects of teamwork and commitment to teamwork. Evaluation of carefulness of preparing reports.
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