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Course code: RTSS20160o15Semester: 2015/2016 winter
Name: Agrophysics and rheology of agricultural products
Major: Agricultural and Forestry Engineering
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: Dr hab. inż. Adam Figiel, prof. nadzw.
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: The student has knowledge of mathematical modelling of rheological processes. He associates phenomena occurring while processing with physical and rheological properties of agricultural raw materials. He can assess the impact of selected physical and rheological properties on the quality of agricultural products. He has the ability to plan and carry out experiments aimed to determine the basic properties of agricultural products, at the same time he can adequately interpret the results and form conclusions.
Competences: He feels the need for continuous training in the methods used to evaluate the factors affecting the quality of agricultural products. He is aware of the importance and responsibility for actions to improve the quality of food products.
Prerequisites: physics, the biological basis of agriculture
Course content: Shape, tribological properties, mechanical strength, viscoelastic characteristics, mathematical modeling, texture, color, thermal properties.
Recommended literature: 1. Mohsenin, N.N. 1970. Physical properties of plant and animal materials. Vol.I, Characteristics and mechanical properties. Gordon and Breach Science Publishers, New York. 2. Sitkei, G. 1986. Mechanics of agricultural materials. Akademiai Kiado, Budapest. 3. Przestalski S. 2001. Elementy fizyki, biofizyki i agrofizyki. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego. ISBN: 83-229-2127-6 4. Steffe J.F. 1996. Rheological Methods in Food Process Engineering. Freeman Press. USA. www.egr.msu.edu/˜Steffe/
Assessment methods: Assessment of learning outcomes in terms of knowledge: final test. Assessment of learning outcomes in terms of skills: reports. Assessment of learning outcomes in terms of social skills: individual work and work in groups, discussion during exercises.
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