Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (Volume 4 page 16)
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Year 3 Agriculture.
Availability: 1996 only.
Credit points: 10
Coordinator: Dr G M Rimmington.
Contact: 24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of practical work.
Timetable: First semester
Aims: On successful completion, students will be able to identify, use and, if necessary, develop appropriate software applications for analysis, problem-solving, communications and knowledge intergration in agricultural science. In addition, they will appreciate the impact of computing on the industry and the importance of tailoring computer software to the needs of users.
Objectives:
Understand: how to choose appropriate applications for particular problems; some of the mathematical methods that underlie different applications software; the processes of specifying and objectively evaluating computing systems; the principles of application development to satisfy users' requirements.
Develop: skills in spreadsheet modelling, knowledge engineering, database management, dynamic simulation and manipulation of geographic information; proficiency in the development of simple applications with 4th-generation development tools; the ability to properly manage microcomputers to ensure data security and integrity; the capacity to translate problem descriptions into a form that may be solved with applications software.
Appreciate: the impacts of computer technology on people in agricultural industries; the importance of the human-computer interface; the potential of electronic communications and networking for agricultural extension; the process of automatic data acquisition and remote sensing; the necessity for ongoing study of new software applications to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural scientist.
Content:
- 1. Applications
- Database Management Systems; Simulation Modelling; Nonlinear Optimization
- 2. Application Development
- World Wide Web
- 3. Special Topics
- Exploring the Internet; Data Acquisition Techniques; Communications and Networking; The User Interface; Specification, Evaluation and Management of Systems; Remote Sensing.
Assessment:
A 2-hour end-of-semester examination; four assignments using computers.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (Volume 4 page 16)
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