Course code LauZP041

Credit points 9

Research in Agricultural Engineering

Total Hours in Course243

Number of hours for lectures16

Independent study hours227

Date of course confirmation06.09.2011

Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics

Course developer

author prof.

Dainis Berjoza

Dr. sc. ing.

Course abstract

Master students work in internship under supervision of the internship supervisor. It is advisable to research during the internship the spheres that are related to the theme of the master paper. The internship can be at enterprises, companies, offices etc. the operation of which is related to auto transport.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

knowledge - A master 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.
skills - A master 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.
competence - A master 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.