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751-4108-00L 3 Credits BSC D-USYS

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Innovation in Smart Farming

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Achim Walter

Number of participants limited to 16. A motivation letter must be submitted after the first lecture Monday 27.9. (maximum 100 words) until 29.9. to Achim Walter ( ). A confirmation of the definitive participation in the course will be communicated on 1.10. The definitive registration for the course will be undertaken by the study secretariat.

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Abstract

Agriculture needs to become more sustainable via innovative approaches. This course allows students to explore in group work, how this could be realized. There are short impulse talks on 'Smart Farming' given by experts on technology and entrepreneurship. Most importantly, students elaborate the first steps to create a startup company in this field.

Objective

During the course, the students generate their own ideas on 'Smart Farming'. They explore, which technologies provide possibilities for a more sustainable agriculture. They realize trade-offs between economic and technological possibilities.

Content

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Signup End: 01.10.2021

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Innovation in Smart Farming	Mon 16:15-18:00 (LFW B 1)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Agricultural Sciences Bachelor
- Agricultural Sciences Disciplines
  - Plant Sciences
- Electives (The electives listed are recommended. However, electives can be chosen from the complete course offer of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich.)