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SCHOOL |
OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES |
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ACADEMIC UNIT |
AGRICULTURE |
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LEVEL OF STUDIES |
UNDERGRADUATE |
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COURSE CODE |
GEB0102 |
SEMESTER |
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COURSE TITLE |
INFORMATICS | ||||
| INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
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| Lectures | 4 | ||||
| Lab / Op. Exercises | 0 | ||||
| Exercises | 0 | ||||
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TOTAL HOURS |
4 | 5 | |||
| COURSE TYPE | General background | ||||
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | No | ||||
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | Greek and English | ||||
| IS THE COURSE OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes | ||||
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2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Learning Outcomes |
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Students are expected to be able to understand and know the basic concepts of computer science and applications in agricultural sciences upon completion of the course (theoretical and laboratory part). Be able to operate the Windows environment. Be able to edit / format texts and develop spreadsheets. Be able to make PowerPoint presentations Be informed about computer networks and more specifically about the internet (www, email, ftp, search engines). Finally, to know the contribution of information technology in agricultural sciences as well as information technology. The whole course aims to equip tomorrows agronomist, with the appropriate IT tools, so that he can meet the modern and demanding environment of his studies and profession, both in the field of application and research. |
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General Competences |
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The learning objectives are achieved by presenting in detail in the context of the course the theoretical part and then the laboratory part. Specifically: Through enriched presentations / presentations and examples the student understands the usefulness of theoretical knowledge. The laboratory courses will be done with the active participation of the students to consolidate the knowledge and the computer tools that will be taught. - Teamwork-collaboration - Individual work / practice - Individual / group study outside class hours - Production of new research ideas - Respect for the natural environment - Promoting free, creative, and inductive thinking |
3. SYLLABUS
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The course introduces students to the use of information technology in agriculture. A brief historical overview of computer technology and a review of agricultural technology. Objects are information and informational data. Numerical systems. The structure, hierarchical organization and categories of computer systems. Data transmission networks. Basic network components. Presentation and learning of applications in the management of plant soils and crops. Wireless sensor network applications in agriculture. Climate data system management with wireless sensor network. Control of environmental factors of plant growth in the greenhouse and field. IT applications in precision agriculture. Information and communication technologies in the agricultural environment. E-commerce in agriculture. - Basic principles of computer structure and operation - Analysis and design of information systems - Application programs, - Databases, - Internet, communication protocols & services, - Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Agriculture, - IT applications in agriculture, livestock and rural economy, - e-learning, e-business, e-government, e-commerce, - Precision Agriculture - Sensor networks and monitoring (Big Data) - Decision Making Systems - Artificial Intelligence |
4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION
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DELIVERY |
Face to face (Lectures-Workshops) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY |
- Use of PowerPoint and other audiovisual material in lectures. - Support of learning process through the electronic platform e ‐ class. - Communication with students by e-mail through the e-class platform |
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION |
1. Written final exam (70%) which includes: After the end of the courses at the end of the semester according to the examination program of the department. The exam material will cover the entire curriculum, with representative questions from all topics. - Multiple choice questions - Short answer questions 2. Laboratory tests / exemptions (30%) Upon completion of the workshops, the final examination will take place in the laboratory. During the semester, there will be the possibility of discharge works for the evaluation of the laboratory part. |
5. SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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• Book [77120116]: 7 IN 1 WINDOWS 10 - OFFICE 2016, GLAVA MARY Details • Book [12277684]: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010 PROFESSIONAL, ΒΗΜΑ ΒΗΜΑ, JOYCE COX, JOAN LAMBERT, CURTIS FRYE • Book [68369365]: Easily learn Microsoft Office 2010, Xarchakos Konstantinos I., Karolidis Dimitrios A. • Book [22828341]: Introduction to Informatics & Office Automation, Dimopoulos G. Konstantinos, Papoutsis L. Ioannis • Book [180429]: Applications and new information technologies, Manos Vassilis D., Bournaris Thomas G. |
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