VIN 204 - Engineering in Agri

1. Understand how to use differing units of measurement
   1. Calculate conversion of units
   2. Calculate equations using different units of measurement such as area, volume, length, mass, time, speed, temperature, etc.
2. Understand simple machines mechanics of solids
   1. Differentiate between simple machines
   2. Understand efficiencies of simple machines
3. Examine the mechanics of solids
   1. Understand fundamental units of solids.
   2. Calculate force resolution coming from different directions
   3. Understand the equilibrium of rigid bodies.
   4. Investigate aspects of friction
   5. Calculate angular measurements and velocity
4. Examine the mechanics of liquids
   1. Describe the properties of fluids
   2. Calculate pressure in liquids
   3. Describe principles and components of hydraulic system
   4. Understand concepts of hydrodynamics
5. Understand principles of thermodynamics
   1. Understand the basic laws of thermodynamics
   2. Investigate types of heat transfer such as conduction, convection and radiation
   3. Examine impact of moisture in air
6. Examine basic concepts of electricity
   1. Identify electrical symbols
   2. Understand Ohm’s law
   3. Understand electrical resistance
   4. Differentiate between alternating and direct current
7. Examine land surveying
   1. Understand how to read maps
   2. Understand processes of surveying
   3. Demonstrate surveying methods
8. Examine internal combustion engines
   1. Identify parts of engines
   2. Identify basic principles of engines
   3. Understand operating cycles
   4. Differentiate between gas and diesel engines
9. Examine farm structures
   1. Understand concepts of structural stability
   2. Calculate bearing load of building structures
   3. Calculate bearing load of plant production structures
10. Evaluate engineering related to structures of a site
    1. Evaluate structural load
    2. Evaluate topography
11. Evaluate engineering related to an agricultural processing site.
    1. Evaluate electricity
    2. Evaluate liquid and sold mechanics
    3. Evaluate thermodynamics