Objectives and competences
The objective of this class is to recognize the significance of computer, information and communication technologies in the field of agriculture, with an emphasis on microcontroller circuits and programming.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• introduction to computer science and information technology
• information system hardware and software
• computer ahitectures
• microcontroller systems
• system and application software operating systems
• information - communication systems
• computer languages and development tools
• information security
Learning and teaching methods
Frontal instruction combined with methods of electronic education.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and Understanding:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• describe the importance of using computer systems in agriculture,
• explain the operation of computer equipment,
• assess the requirements for the use of the computerized system in agriculture,
• and apply the acquired knowledge in the design and development of computerized information systems in agriculture.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Readings
• Mike Mcgrath, C++ programming, 5. Izdaja, 2017.
• B. Williams, S. Sawyer: Using Information Technology, 11th edition, 2014.
• Ljubo Kostrevc, Računalništvo in informatika, 2. izdaja, 2006.
• Tevž Tavčar, Računalnik v kmetijstvu, 1990.
Additional information on implementation and assessment written exam 50 %
exercises from the seminar 50 %
