| Course Name |
Engineering - International Agricultural Engineering - Kerry Campus |
| Course Provider |
MTU - Kerry Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
MTU - Munster Technological University |
| Course Code |
TL_EIAGR_B |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Munster Technological University |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Tralee |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Apply to the Admissions Office, MTU. |
| Qualification Letters |
BSc (Hons) |
| Duration |
1 year Add-on. |
| Entry Requirements |
Entry Requirements Specific to This Course
Applicants must hold a level 7 bachelor’s degree and can be recruited from the following disciplines:
Mechanical engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Agricultural engineering
Automotive engineering
Or Equivalent
An interview process will also be held. |
| Mature Applicants |
The Institute welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st of January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student. The Institute reserves a minimum of 5% of all places for mature applicants. |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
In March of each year, MTU welcomes applications for add-on degree and honours degree programmes, with a commencement date of the following September.
The application process is open for one month, from early March to the first week in April each year (this date changes slightly due to the Easter holidays, but it is always within the first week in April). |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is International Agricultural Engineering?
This course is jointly run by Agricultural Engineering departments in three EU countries, namely Ireland (Institute of Technology, Tralee), France (University of Burgundy) and Italy (University of Bolo...
Hide-What is International Agricultural Engineering?
This course is jointly run by Agricultural Engineering departments in three EU countries, namely Ireland (Institute of Technology, Tralee), France (University of Burgundy) and Italy (University of Bologna, UNIBO). The academic year will be in four 12 week block, as follows.
- September to November in Tralee campus
- December to Mid March in Bologna, Italy campuses
- Mid March to May in Burgundy, France campus
- June to August Internship in Italy or France plus thesis.
The farm machinery industry in Europe has undergone significant change in the last ten years. Technologies such as variable rate applications and GPS are intrinsic to precision farming and are now commonly employed. Advanced sensor technology, control and automation, data acquisition and analysis are paramount to efficient farming practices. Tractors and implements are now using communication protocols such as CanBus and IsoBus.
European directives have impacted on emission controls and safety standards in vehicles, trailed and mounted implements under Tractor Mother Regulations (TMR).
Larger machines are impacting on soil integrity where compaction in soil is becoming more problematic.
European Original Equipment and indigenous manufacturers are seeking graduates with the above skill sets as well as solid design competencies in areas such as 3D solid modelling, Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Why study International Agricultural Engineering at MTU - Kerry Campus?
- The major players in the European farm equipment sector such as CASE New Holland, John Deere, AGCO, Fendt, Valtra and others have all links to the above Educational Institute / Universities.
- Irish industry also such as McHale, Dairymaster, Abbey, Tanco, HiSpec and Samco amongst others are leading the way in the export of farm machinery and are very strong in developing new concepts and designs.
- Graduates from this course will be exposed to the European Agricultural Engineering market
- Demand from European Industry and required skill sets have culminated in the development of this add-on degree
- Opportunity to work in the Agricultural Machinery area internationally
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| Subjects Taught |
Semester: 1
Title Credits
Agricultural Engineering Design 5
Agri-Mechanics 5
Control Instrumentation and Monitoring 5
Semester: 2
Soil Mechanics 5
Data Acquisition and Analysis 5
Agricultural Machine Homologation 5
Semester: 3
Precision Farming 5
Agribotics 5
Agri Machines Connected to Tractors 5
Semester: 4
International Internship Practice 5
International Internship Review 5
Thesis 5 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career opportunities
- Proficiency in 3D CAD, FEA and CFDs - Design - INNOVATION
- Marketing, quality and costing - Manufacturing, Sales and Quality - CUSTOMER NEEDS AND SATISFACTION
- In depth knowledge of latest machine technology in Agri Mac...
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- Proficiency in 3D CAD, FEA and CFDs - Design - INNOVATION
- Marketing, quality and costing - Manufacturing, Sales and Quality - CUSTOMER NEEDS AND SATISFACTION
- In depth knowledge of latest machine technology in Agri Machines including future fuel technology
- Self-directed research - R & D - RESEARCH & ENERGY
- Ability to work with sensors, control systems and program outputs while capturing and analysing data for optimisation of processes - Technology DATA
- Understand how soils are impacted by Agri Machinery and be able to analyse soils for least impact - Emissions from Agri Machines - Environmental Impact & Directives - SUSTAINABILITY
- Knowledge in relation to acquiring and analysing data from Agri Machines
Diagnostic and trouble shoot skills -Operations, Service, Maintenance & Repair - OPTIMISATION
- Latest Machine Safety Directives and Legislation
Test & Compliance SAFETY & ETHICS -
Precision Farming knowledge, skills and techniques.
Optimisation of Yield and Cost Reduction -OUTPUT
- Automation and Robotics Production Optimisation & Reduced Labour - LIFE QUALITY
Progression
Level 9 Masters by Research or Taught.
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| Further Enquiries |
Head Of Department Technology Engineering, Maths:
Mr. Daniel E Riordan
Email: Daniel.Riordan@mtu.ie
Room(s): C226
Tel: +353 (0)66 7144216 Ext: 4216 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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