DCP1203 Mechanization Of Crop Production

This course seeks to introduce the students to different sources of farm power, classification of tractors, farm machinery, engines and animal traction.
    
Course objectives

• To explain the principles of mechanization of crop production.
• To identify common farm power sources and their merits and demerits
• To describe the internal combustion engines, functions of each part 
• To describe various machineries

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course the students should be able to: 

• Explain the theory of Agricultural machinery and animal traction.
• Describe and use the different sources of farm power
• Describe how the engine produces power and tractor controls
• Use, Operate and drive a tractor and train animals for farm work
• Do simple repairs and services on farm machinery and implements