Year No. Offer Mode Description Cred. Pts 96 70665 S1 X AGRIC MATERIALS & CROP STG 1.00
The handling, storage and processing of agricultural material is an important part of the agricultural production system. Consequently, the physiological, physical, thermal, aerodynamic, rheological, electrical and optical properties of agricultural materials are of interest. An understanding of these properties facilitates the design of processing and handling equipment. Post harvest technology, packaging and waste management are also considered.
At the conclusion of this unit, the student should be able to:
Description Weighting(%)
- Physical properties 6.00
- Basic concepts of rheology 6.00
- Aero and hydrodynamic characteristics 4.00
- Separation processes 4.00
- Physiological/environmental factors influencing produce 8.00 quality
- Mechanical damage 8.00
- Controlled atmosphere, aeration, freezing and cooling 11.00
- Post harvest treatments for disease and insect control 3.00
- Irradiation of food and agricultural produce 2.00
- Grading, packaging and transport 12.00
- Behaviour of granular materials 8.00
- Bulk storage of granular materials 10.00
- Materials handling 8.00
- Waste management 4.00
- Aspects of food processing technology 6.00
Mohsenin N N, "Physical Properties of Plant and Animal Materials",
Gordon and Breach, 1981.
Sitkei G, "Mechanics of Agricultural Materials", Elsevier 1986.
Arnold, McLean and Roberts, "Bulk Solids : Storage, Flow and Handling,
TUNRA, Bulk Solids Handling Research Associates, 2nd Edition, 1989.
Pantastico E R B, "Post Harvest Physiology, Handling and Utilisation of
Tropical and Subtropical Fruits and Vegetables", AVI Publishing Co, 1975.
O'Brien M, et al, "Principles and Practices for Harvesting and Handling
Fruits and Nuts", AVI Publishing Co, 1983.
Mohsenin N N, "Thermal Properties of Plant and Animal Materials",
Gordon and Breach.
ACTIVITY HOURS Report Writing 8 Residential School 8 Directed Study 79 Private Study 62 Examinations 3 Assessments 15
No *F/S Marks Due Description Wtg(%) LBL 1 S 13/03/96 ASSIGNMENT 7.50 Y 2 S 12/04/96 PRACTICAL REPORT 7.50 Y 3 S 19/04/96 PRACTICAL REPORT 7.50 Y 4 S 02/05/96 ASSIGNMENT 10.00 Y 5 S 22/05/96 ASSIGNMENT 7.50 Y 6 S END S1 3 HOUR RESTRICTED FINAL EXAMINATION 60.00 N
1 Students may bring the following items into the final
examination:
(a) textbooks specified for the unit, Study Book for this unit
and Book of Readings
(b) own notes, summaries, but not including solutions to
previous examination papers (other than those contained in
the Study Book)
(c) portable calculator
(d) writing and drawing instruments.
2 Because it is normal practice to release model answers promptly
after the due date, the penalty for late submission of assignment
work will normally be the loss of all marks for the assignment.
3 In order to complete the unit successfully, and obtain a C grade,
students must submit all assessment items and normally obtain, in
aggregate, 50% of the total marks awarded in both the final
examination and in the overall non examination component of the
assessment. A B grade normally requires 65% of the total marks
awarded an A grade 75% and a HD grade 85%.
4 Residential School is normally compulsory.
5 It is the policy of the Faculty of Engineering and Surveying NOT
to accept submission of assignments by facsimile or email.
Students in remote locations who do not have regular access to
postal services may be given special consideration.