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Research in Agricultural Engineering

Course developer

Prior knowledge

LauZ5139, Master Thesis II

LauZ5152, Master Thesis I

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to carry out research practice under the supervision of the supervisor of the master's thesis, conducting research in the spheres that are related to the theme of the master paper. Research internships should be carried out in companies, firms, institutions, etc., whose activities are related to engineering, or in universities and other educational institutions, where the necessary research material and technical base is available.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

1. Knowledge - student obtains extended practical knowledge and an understanding of the engineering problems related to a research topic and the possibilities of their solution. A master student gains extended knowledge on organisation and conduction of experiments, selection of experimental equipment, and mathematical processing and graphical presentation of the research result obtained.
2. Skills - student is skilful in applying the knowledge in organisation of experiments and provision of experiments at enterprises or research institutions and the newest research methods, in developing a detailed and comprehensive research methodology and introducing it, and in processing the data obtained and presenting the result.

3. Competence - student can independently operate various measuring apparatuses and apply various systems of measurement that are necessary for engineering research, assess, develop, and approbate a research methodology. Ability to carry out research and process the resulting data, Practice Reports. Able to prepare a presentation of the research - presentation.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Research object. Purpose of research.
2. Research hypothesis, tasks.
3. Research plan and its implementation.
4. Experiment planning.
5. Methods of analytical research.
6. Methodology of experimental research.
7. Technological program of experimental and analytical research.
8. Equipment used in experiments, their characteristics.
9. Documentation of research results.
10. Multi-device synchronization and data processing.
11. Mathematical processing of the obtained research results.
12. Errors in research results, their evaluation and analysis.
13. The obtained research results, their graphical and analytical interpretation.
14. Conclusions of the research results.
15. Study tour to a high-tech company of the specific specialization.

16. Preparation of presentation for “TF student and master student scientific conference” or similar conference.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Test with mark
After completing the research, a practice report should be drawn up within two weeks, must be submitted to the practice supervisor and defended within two weeks.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Preparation of practice report
Preparation of presentation for conference

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The assessment of the test includes the work done in practice and the presentation of the conference

Compulsory reading

1. Kumar R. (2011) Research Methodology: a Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners: 3rd edition. SAGE Publications Ltd., 440 p.
2. Kothari C.R. (2012) Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. 3rd edition. New Age International Pvt Ltd Publishers, 418 p.

3. Lambert J. (2015) Microsoft Word 2016 Step By Step. Microsoft Press, 624 p.

Notes

Compulsory course for students of Faculty of Engineering Master study program in Agricultural Engineering