1 st YEAR 6241 Animal & Plant Biology The teaching objectives that the student is expected to achieve on this module are as follows: 1. Understand the fundamental characteristics of living beings, know their classification and understand the diversity of life on the basis of theories that point to the common origin of these living beings and as a result of the evolution of the organisms. 2. Know and understand the structure and functioning of the cell as a basic unit of living beings. 3. Know the structure of animal and vegetable organisms, as well as the composition and characteristics of the main tissues that constitute them. 4. Know and understand the basic principles of animal and vegetable physiology. 6242 Business Economics I Provide the student with the basic economic concepts and foundations for understanding the underlying phenomena of economic processes. Introduce the student to knowledge of Business Administration, in particular, as regards aspects related to the concept of the firm, the management process, analysis of accounting tools, and basic decisions in the operational areas: financing, production and marketing. 6243 Physics I The general objective is the assimilation and understanding by the student of certain specific concepts of Physics, in particular those related to classical mechanics, oscillatory and undulatory movement and fluid mechanisms, as well as a training to establish the relations between these concepts and their 1 st Year 1/7
practical application in the field of Industrial Engineering. In particular, the aim is for the student to: develop skills and techniques for the solution of simple physics-related problems. understand and practice some basic laboratory techniques related to Physics and learn to interpret experimental results correctly. Gaining this knowledge, students will be able to approach the study of specific physics-based subjects on their course and successfully cover the specific problems of their profession. 6244 Geology & Climatology Geology The agricultural and rural development engineer faces a great variety of problems that call for knowledge of geology. The objective is to provide the student with a general knowledge and the basic terminology needed for the interpretation and understanding of Applied Geology in Agro-alimentary Engineering and rural Development. Students will form an awareness of the geological conditions of the land, which affect the optimal construction and functioning of civil works in the rural environment. The content of the module is designed to cover all basic areas required in the profession of the Agroalimentary and Rural Development Engineer. Methods will be analyzed for the diagnosis and solution of geological problems that the project contains, and the construction and exploitation of engineering works and rural buildings. Students will learning and apply the methods of thematic geological cartography and geophysical prospecting. They will analyze the susceptibility of land facing geological risks. Climatology Climatology centres on the analysis of the atmospheric conditions in the context of crops and livestock (the microclimates) and their influence on these living beings, as well as on the possibility of using and modifying the microclimate with planting techniques. Therefore, the objectives that are pursued with the study of this matter involve knowledge of the following points: 1. The spatial and temporal distribution of the different climatic elements, the combination of which constitute the microclimate, as well as the complex processes that cause its variations. 2. The influence of these climatic elements on the development and the productivity of the plants that are cultivated and animal wellbeing, with the purpose of adapting the crops and the cycle of their development, as well as the 1 st Year 2/7
different systems of animal production, to the mosaic of climates and their variability. 3. Cultivation techniques that modify the climatic environment of agricultural and livestock systems, in such a way as to improve the tolerable range of climatic conditions of the crops and livestock and/or to protect them from adverse climatic conditions. 6245 Mathematics I Acquisition by the student of basic mathematical concepts of differential and integral calculus, differential geometry and numerical methods, all of which are needed to resolve various engineering situations. Training in the application of knowledge to the solution of mathematical problems. Use of computer software tools to solve practical problems and cases related to engineering. Develop certain intellectual aptitudes in the student needed in a university training, such as critical reasoning, study habits and the capability to work in a team. 6246 Agricultural Botany ECTS credits: 3 Semester: 2 1. Identify and characterize plant species. 2. Use language to communicate both orally and in writing. 3. Learn to work in an independent manner. 4. Analyze and summarize the information that is acquired. 5. Motivate quality and continuous improvement. 6. Know species of agricultural interest. 7. Integrate experimental evidence found in the field and laboratory studies with theoretical knowledge. 8. Qualitatively interpret data. 9. Use botanical names in an acceptable way. 10. Master botanic terminology. 11. Use the keys of determination. 12. Apply botanical knowledge to the management and solution of problems in the field of agriculture. 13. Recognize the botanic species that are most frequently found in the field of agricultural engineering, as well as their utility and their principal characteristics. 1 st Year 3/7
6247 Edaphology ECTS credits: 3 Semester: 2 Bachelor s Degree in 1. Identify and characterize different soil horizons and classify soils. 2. Interpret the information contained in a soil analysis. 3. Know the processes that govern edaphic systems. 4. Know the edaphic characteristics that are related to the physico-chemical properties of the soil. 5. Learn how to work in an independent manner. 6. Analyze and summarise the information that is acquired. 7. Motivate quality and continuous improvement. 8. Integrate experimental evidence found in field studies and in the laboratory with theoretical knowledge. 9. Master edaphic terminology. 10. Apply edaphic knowledge to the management of problem solutions in the field of agriculture. 6248 Physics II The general objective is the assimilation and understanding by the student of certain specific concepts of Physics, in particular those related to thermodynamics and electromagnetism, as well as a training to establish the relations between these concepts and their practical application in the field of Industrial Engineering. In particular, the aim is for the student to: develop skills and techniques for the solution of simple physics-related problems. understand and practice some basic laboratory techniques related to Physics and learn to interpret experimental results correctly. Gaining this knowledge, students will be able to approach the study of specific physics-based subjects on their course and successfully cover the specific problems of their profession. 1 st Year 4/7
6249 Informatics Bachelor s Degree in Objectives with regard to the history of computing and basic concepts: - Know the different generations of computers from the beginnings up to the present, as well as the leading figures in their evolution. - Know the theoretical level of different systems of numbering, the different parts of the computer, their functionality and interactivity, as well as the most basic concepts with regard to programming, operating systems, and communications Objectives with regard to the use of ofimatic packets: -Ensure that the student is able to create documents with the word processor using advanced features needed for the presentation of studies and reports in other modules. -Know the basic rudiments of spread sheet use. -Ensure that students understand the styles, templates, and diagrams in a word processor for the preparation of presentations. -Provide criteria for the selection of types of letters, graphs and colours in presentation programmes. Programming Objectives: - Knowledge of flow control structures in programming. - Know the concept of modular function and decomposition. - Know the basic software development processes: edition compilation and execution. - Simple problem solving applying the above concepts through pseudocode and flow diagrams and flow charts. - Know how to prepare small and very simple programmes with regard to their algorithmic difficulty. Objectives with regard to operating systems and communications networks: - Know the internal functioning of an operating system at a very basic level: memory management processes and file structure. - Know the OSI communication model, the types of networks as well as the general functioning of the Internet. - Know how to number an IPv4 network. 1 st Year 5/7
6250 Mathematics II Bachelor s Degree in Acquisition by the student of the basic mathematical concepts of linear algebra, differential equations and statistics, needed to solve diverse engineering problems. Training in the application of knowledge to the solution of mathematical problems. Use of tools and of the computer to solve practical problems and cases related to engineering. Develop certain intellectual aptitudes in the student needed in a university training, such as critical reasoning, study habits and the capability to work in a team. 6251 General Chemistry General teaching objectives: 1.- Know the chemical principles of matter, chemical reactions and the chemistry of materials and the environment. 2.- Acquire a basic knowledge of the chemistry needed to approach more specific aspects in other modules of the degree course, which will be followed in following years, and in a subsequent professional career. 3.- Familiarize the student with the methods of analysis aimed at exercising control over the quality of various types of materials and the environment. 4.- Relate the environmental processes with chemical substances and the chemical processes that constitute their fundamental basis. 5.- Apply the basic principles of chemistry to engineering. Specific teaching objectives: 1.- Know the chemical nature of matter. 2.- Express the concentrations of substances in aqueous solutions in different magnitudes and complete their conversions. 3.- Quantify the effects of colligative properties in aqueous solutions. 4.- Perform calculations based on the stereochemistry of chemical reactions. 5.- Know how to apply the principles of limiting reagents, direct and inverse performance, the richness of substances and their humidity content, in the accurate calculation of chemical reactions. 6.- Resolve basic problems Thermodynamic Chemistry. 7.- Know how to apply the principles of Chemical equilibrium and the factors that influence their displacement. 8.- Acquire basic knowledge of kinetic chemistry and the factors that influence reaction speeds. 1 st Year 6/7
9.- Solve ph calculations in simple aqueous solutions. 10.- Determine solubility and ionic concentrations in simple solutions. 11.- Complete calculations of redox potentials and concentrations of chemical species in oxidative reactions and simple reductions. 12.- Evaluate the factors that influence corrosion processes in different metals. 13.- Know the peculiarities and the industrial applications of the colloidal size dispersions. 14.- Recall the fundamental aspects that characterize Organic Chemistry, both from the point of view of functional groups and chemical reactivity. 15.- Know the structure of polymers, their synthesis, their properties and their industrial applications. 16.- Approach the knowledge of the Environmental Chemistry of Water, and contaminants in aqueous mediums, solving conceptually simple problems. 17.- Know the dynamics of natural compounds and contaminants in the atmosphere, their fundamental processes and the resolution of simple quantitative problems. 18.- Characterize the different types of solid residues, their classification and their most habitual management systems. 19.- Know the basic principles and rules of working in the Chemistry laboratory. 20.- Stimulate the relation between theoretical knowledge of Chemistry and its practical application through the completion of different laboratory experiences. 1 st Year 7/7