Training program for master of Science degree of Sichuan Agricultural University（0828）Agricultural Engineering

Training program for master of Science degree of Sichuan Agricultural University

(0828) agricultural engineering

1.Discipline introduction

The first level discipline of agricultural engineering is committed to using the integration of engineering technology and agricultural related technology to solve the practical problems of agricultural production, so as to improve agricultural productivity and promote the sustainable development of modern agriculture. Through the combination of engineering technical measures and agricultural biological measures, this first level discipline has condensed the characteristics of light and small agricultural machinery technology integration and innovation in Hilly and mountainous areas, the theory and new technology of sustainable utilization of water resources and agricultural water and soil environment, modern agricultural facility engineering and biological renewable energy source development, agricultural electrical automation and agricultural facility detection and control, and agricultural information technology research. At present, this first level discipline has four distinctive secondary disciplines: Agricultural Mechanization Engineering, agricultural water and soil engineering, agricultural electrification and automation and agricultural information engineering. It is committed to cultivating high-level agricultural engineering talents who use the integration of engineering technology and agricultural related technology to solve practical problems in the process of agricultural production and agricultural industry development, so as to improve the level of agricultural production and promote the sustainable development of modern agriculture.

2. Training objectives

This major trains compound high-level talents of agricultural electromechanical engineering with all-round moral, intellectual and physical development to meet the needs of China's socialist modernization. The specific requirements are as follows:

(1) Better grasp the theory of building socialism with Chinese characteristics, support the party's basic line, principles and policies, love the motherland, abide by discipline and law, have noble morality, have good professional ethics and professionalism, and actively serve China's economic construction and agricultural modernization.

(2) Master the solid basic theory, systematic professional knowledge and skills of the discipline; Understand the latest development level of modern theory and technology of the discipline, as well as the development trends at home and abroad in the field of work; Be able to creatively study and solve theoretical and practical problems related to this discipline; Have the ability to independently engage in teaching, scientific research, engineering, project development and management related to this discipline.

(3) Have a good command of a foreign language and be able to read foreign literature of this major skillfully; Physical and mental health.

3.Setting of secondary disciplines and research directions

This major integrates the resources of the whole university and gives play to the core competitiveness of our advantageous disciplines. The four secondary disciplines are introduced as follows:

1. Agricultural mechanization project

Based on the hilly and mountainous areas in Southwest China and relying on the advantageous disciplines of our university, this discipline focuses on the integration and innovation of small and medium-sized agricultural machinery technology suitable for hilly and mountainous areas in Southwest China. At present, this discipline has formed three stable research directions: modern agricultural equipment and technology, agricultural product detection and processing technology, and the development and utilization of mechanical intelligence technology.

2. Agricultural water and soil engineering

Based on the hilly and mountainous areas in Southwest China, aiming at the problems of low agricultural water use efficiency, deterioration of agricultural water and soil environment and increasingly prominent rural water security, this discipline studies agricultural water-saving theory and new technology, efficient utilization of agricultural water and soil resources, early warning and modulation of rural water security assessment, disaster prevention and reduction of new rural water conservancy, so as to make rational use and distribution of water resources, improve agricultural water use efficiency The goal is to promote the sustainable utilization of water resources and the solution of water and soil environmental problems. At present, this discipline has formed two relatively stable research directions: rural water security research and agricultural water and soil resources and environment.

3. Agricultural electrification and automation

This discipline is committed to studying the system integration and engineering application of power electronics technology, sensor control technology and communication network technology in the agricultural field, and promoting the innovation of agricultural engineering equipment and production facilities. At present, this discipline has formed three stable research directions: smart grid and new energy power generation technology, intelligent detection and control technology, and key technologies of precision agriculture.

4. Agricultural Information Engineering

Relying on the Internet of things technology, big data application technology, data mining and intelligent decision-making and other new technologies and theories, this discipline applies them to the process of modern agricultural production and industrial development, and is committed to the research of agricultural environment perception and data transmission and processing, agricultural information network technology and application, agricultural information integrated management and control decision-making, agricultural e-commerce and other directions. At present, this discipline has formed three stable research directions: agricultural information processing and intelligent decision-making, agricultural Internet of things technology and application, and agricultural information integration service.

4. Curriculum

(1) Curriculum system

(2)Course hours

Each credit corresponds to 16 class hours for theoretical teaching, experiment or practice（3）Main course description

1、Agricultural Engineering Technology

Agricultural engineering technology is a professional degree course for Postgraduates of agricultural engineering. This course describes the application of various engineering technologies in agriculture, including the relationship between traditional engineering technologies and agricultural biological factors, environmental factors, social and economic factors. Through the study of this course, students can master the basic concepts and common sense of agricultural engineering; Cultivate correct thinking methods to solve agricultural engineering problems. Initially have the ability to study, design and manage agricultural machinery, electrical equipment and buildings, and solve engineering problems in agricultural production, agricultural product processing, agricultural ecological protection, agricultural environmental protection, and the development, utilization and utilization of agricultural natural resources.

2、Numerical analysis

Numerical analysis is a professional degree course for Postgraduates of agricultural engineering. This course is a major part of computational mathematics, which is a branch of mathematical science. It studies the numerical calculation method, theory and software implementation of solving various mathematical problems by computer. At present, the application of numerical analysis has generally penetrated into various scientific fields. The main contents include: error analysis theory of numerical calculation, interpolation method, numerical integration method, function approximation and curve fitting, direct and indirect methods for solving linear equations, numerical solution of differential equations and numerical method of eigenvalue problems.

3、Experimental design and statistical analysis

Experimental design and statistical analysis is a professional basic course for Postgraduates of agricultural engineering. This course introduces the basic statistical theories and methods of designing test schemes and analyzing test data in industry, so as to provide theoretical and methodological support for efficiently studying the relationship between product parameters and performance, optimizing parameter configuration and testing product performance in the process of product R & D, manufacturing and maintenance. The main contents include: analysis of variance and factorial test design, regression analysis and regression test design, response surface method, robust parameter design, uniform design, introduction to multivariate statistical analysis, reliability test and its statistical analysis, etc.

4、System simulation technology

System simulation technology is a professional basic course for Postgraduates of agricultural engineering. This course mainly introduces the basic concepts, general principles and methods of system simulation. This paper focuses on the systematic modeling and simulation methods in the discipline direction of Agricultural Mechanization Engineering, agricultural water and soil engineering, agricultural electrification and automation, and agricultural information engineering. Through the study of this course, cultivate students' solid theoretical basis of system simulation, improve the level of comprehensive application of professional knowledge, and lay a foundation for agricultural engineering design.

5、Matrix theory

Matrix theory is a professional basic course for Postgraduates of agricultural engineering. The knowledge of this course is widely used in the fields of natural science, engineering technology, economy and humanities. The study of this course plays an important role in improving students' logical thinking ability and ability to solve practical problems, cultivating students' creativity and enhancing students' scientific literacy. The main contents include: linear space and linear transformation, inner product space and isometric transformation, similarity standard form of matrix, Hermite quadratic form, norm and matrix function, generalized inverse of matrix, etc.

(4)Requirements for important links

1.Graduate class discussion

Graduate students choose their own topics under the guidance of their tutors, widely consult domestic and foreign materials, write a summary report of no less than 3000 words, make multimedia, and report within the scope of this research direction or research group. Two credits will be given after the report is completed.

2.Mid-term assessment

After the completion of the course, the overall situation of the postgraduates can be understood through the assessment of the ideological and moral character, course learning, professional ability, topic selection, working attitude, practical activities and other aspects of the postgraduates. It is necessary to fill in the interim assessment form of postgraduates, and those who pass the interim assessment can enter the opening report. The mid-term assessment is scheduled to be conducted in the first half of the third semester. Those who fail to pass the assessment shall generally be re assessed after half a year. Those who fail to pass the assessment again shall be reported to the graduate school by their Institute, and the training can be terminated and the student status can be cancelled according to the regulations.

3.Topic selection and opening of the thesis

Graduate thesis studio is an important stage in the whole learning period of graduate students. It not only makes the theoretical knowledge further integrated and applied, but also exercises the practical work ability and scientific research ability of postgraduates. The topic selection is the key of the thesis work; The opening report is an important premise to ensure the progress and quality of the paper. In order to ensure the work quality of the thesis, the requirements for the topic selection and opening report of the master's thesis of this major are as follows:

(1)Topic selection and requirements of the thesis

The topic selection of the dissertation shall be conducted under the guidance of the tutor, and shall directly come from the project background that has certain significance for local economic construction or has a clear engineering background. The research content shall be scientific, innovative and feasible. The problems to be solved in the dissertation shall have certain technical difficulties and workload, and the dissertation shall have a certain theoretical depth and progressiveness, which can reflect the comprehensive application of scientific theories Methods and technical means to solve the practical engineering problems in the process of modern agricultural development. It can be selected from the following aspects: technical breakthrough, technical transformation, technical promotion and application; Introduce, digest, absorb and apply foreign advanced technology projects; Applied basic research and pre research topics; Planning or research of a relatively complete engineering technology project or engineering management project; Engineering design and implementation.

(2)Opening report requirements

The opening report should include: the purpose and significance of the topic, research trends at home and abroad; Research objectives, research contents and key problems to be solved; Research design or research method; Expected results and value of the study; Research plan, work preparation, safeguard measures, budget and source of funds; Possible difficulties and problems and corresponding solutions; Catalogue of domestic and foreign literature related to the topic selection, etc. The examination of the opening report should focus on the ability of master students to collect, sort out, summarize and research design. The dissertation can be written only after the opening report is collectively reviewed and approved by the tutor group.

4.Thesis implementation and writing

It shall comply with the relevant requirements of the basic requirements for doctoral and master's degrees of first-class disciplines prepared by the discipline evaluation group of the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council.

5.Graduation requirements

(1)Credit and grade requirements

(2)Dissertation and defense

The dissertation shall meet the requirements of the dissertation of the discipline and pass the defense of the dissertation.

(3)Other requirements

Those who have obtained a student status for more than two years but less than three years can apply for graduation only after meeting the publishing requirements of academic papers awarded sss