Bachelor AgriTEC - Embedded systems for agronomy
Dual skills in digital and embedded technologies applied to agriculture.
To meet the growing demand for new technologies in the agricultural world, manufacturers are developing increasingly sophisticated machinery.
The Bachelor's degree AgriTEC - Embedded Systems for Agriculture is fully in line with this new trend, training middle managers who will be able to adapt digital solutions, robotics and embedded technologies to different farming practices.
At the heart of agro-ecological and digital issues, the course draws on the experience of UnilaSalle's Agro-Machinism and New Technologies Chair.
Detailed program (2023-2024)
Semester 1
Program
- Characteristics and challenges of agricultural sectors
- Introduction to sustainable development
Learning objectives
Develop and use simultaneous skills:
- systems thinking (holistic thinking about complexity, interactions, broad scientific culture...),
- forward thinking (strategic vision, uncertainties, future generations, continuous improvement),
- collaboration between players (together and by association, complementarity, collective intelligence),
- action (taking concrete, pragmatic action on a daily basis) and responsibility (knowing how to act ethically and responsibly).
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and an understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate analytical, computational and experimental methods
and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial). - Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
Program
- AgTech Seminar
- Graphic tools and the technician's language
Learning objectives
- Produce industrial drawings in compliance with current standards.
- Explain and justify technological solutions based on the technical foundations of mechanical engineering and their graphic representations.
- Analyze a technological system based on an industrial drawing.
- Discover precision agriculture
- Choose an innovation and present it to a diverse audience
- Research, select and synthesize information
- Speak in public
- Organize a seminar on a specific theme
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and of the materials, equipment
materials, equipment, applicable tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes. - Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
Program
- Digital literacy
Learning objectives
- Understand how information and communication technologies work
- Present and distribute information using office automation tools
- Understand the rights and duties relating to legislation on new technologies
- Work collaboratively using Web services
- Search effectively for information using Internet search engines
- Process data in Microsoft Excel
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and an understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems in their field of study, within the constraints imposed by
constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial). - Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish the state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
Program
- Geographic information and positioning
- Mathematics
Learning objectives
- Study of functions, derivability, integration.
- Calculation of 1st and 2nd order differential equations.
- Know the characteristics of geographic information
- Knowledge of geographic data acquisition methods,
- Understand positioning techniques, particularly satellite positioning systems (GPS),
- Understand the notion of map scale,
- Know how to read a topographic map,
- Search for data on the Géoportail (and other web portals),
- Describe a territory using standard geographic data,
- Search online data (open data) and create geographic data (OSM),
- Create online maps (Géoportail and Umap).
Target skills
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, while complying with
constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial). - Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial)
of engineering practice. - Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring
important social and ethical issues. - Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to keep pace with scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- Knowledge and use of agricultural equipment
- Introduction to mechanization and agricultural technologies
Learning objectives
- Apply agri-equipment implementation procedures.
- Justify an implementation procedure.
- Describe the functional organization of a system or subsystem.
- Analyze constructive solutions for technical functions.
- Verify all or part of the performance of a system or subsystem.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and of the materials, equipment
materials, equipment, applicable tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes. - Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
Program
- Introduction to prototyping
Learning objectives
- Produce prototypes
- Use different tools and machines safely and appropriately
Target skills
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate analytical, computational and experimental methods
and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial). - Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
Program
- Environment, operation of the agricultural concession
- Service and Solidarity Engagement
- Introduction to ethics
- English
- Working methods in higher education
Learning objectives
- Manage personal working time, self-assessment; enter into a personal process of improving work organization.
- Understand the causes and consequences of stress, identify personal stress factors and individual avoidance strategies.
- Express yourself orally with clarity and confidence; identify your emotions and resources.
- Understand the mechanisms involved in constructing and mobilizing knowledge.
- Improve written expression: apply appropriate writing techniques to professional documents (letters, e-mails), draft summary sheets, take notes, etc.
- Use English in real-life professional situations and communicate effectively in English at an independent level.
- Extract general meaning and detailed information from a range of reading material, more specifically e-mails, reports, newsletters or any other type of
professional correspondence - Understand discourse such as meetings, video conferences, podcasts and telephone conversations in a professional context and on a wide range of topics.
- converse at a good level on familiar, general and professional topics, and express yourself in English in an acceptable manner
- Handle structures, functions, concepts and vocabulary with acceptable accuracy.
- Accurate pronunciation
- Give an oral presentation of four to five minutes
- Write with a minimum of usage errors
- Develop a personal reflection on ethics that integrates and supports contradiction
- Understand the issues and differentiated positions at stake in an ethical debate = Listen
- Identify the different levels of analysis in ethics and the way to proceed = Read
- Discern the most relevant position and be able to report on it = Commenting
- Commit responsibly to the objectives set out in the IES program specifications (Innovate through open, social and solidarity-based innovation projects)
- Enterprising by taking on responsibilities in campus associations or carrying out entrepreneurial projects / Serving the common good of the school, student life or public interest associations / but also serving those in need by developing solidarity actions and caring, fraternal relationships.
- Position yourself within the group, develop your strengths and qualities, and get to know others and yourself better.
- Deepen notions of commitment, responsibility and solidarity.
- Understand major societal issues (immigration, social justice, interculturality, the fight against all forms of poverty and exclusion or discrimination, the common good, human issues linked to climate change, etc.).
- Acquire a command of specific legal vocabulary; Know how to consult and exploit specialized legal documentation, use a code, read a judgment, etc. ... ;
- Analyze a legal situation;
- Pose a legal problem and construct a legal argument in a given practical case, within the notional framework defined by this program.
Target skills
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial)
of engineering practice. - Ability to keep pace with scientific and technological developments, and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- Discovery of professions
- Skills portfolio
- Career objective
Learning objectives
- Find your bearings in the range of trades accessible through training.
- Present a sector's activity.
- Make the most of documentary resources (specialized/professional press)
- Identify and define missions corresponding to your profile
- Use job search tools
- Build application tools (CV, cover letter)
- Make a success of a job fair
- Define assignments to develop the professional skills expected on completion of their apprenticeship
- Monitor the acquisition of these skills
- Monitor the smooth alternation of academic and on-the-job training periods
Target skills
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, within imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to keep pace with scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Semester 2
Program
- Farm analysis: strategy and management in mixed farming
- Observe and describe an agrosystem
Learning objectives
- Define an agrosystem and its components
Identify and evaluate the key points of an agrosystem - Use technical references to describe and diagnose an agrosystem
- Geolocate anomalies or tests carried out in an agrosystem
- Analyze and reconstruct the functioning of a farm (farmer's choices and their determining factors)
- Perceive the diversity and variability of production conditions, the particularities of agricultural enterprises and organizations; the
agri-food systems; the challenges facing agricultural production. - Understand the core courses (basic terms and concepts) and in methodological terms: conduct a systemic analysis.
Target skills
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish the state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of basic sciences and the associated ability to analyze and synthesize.
Program
- Graphic tools
Learning objectives
- Produce industrial drawings in compliance with current standards.
- Explain and justify technological solutions based on the technical foundations of mechanical engineering and their graphic representations.
- Analyze a technological system based on an industrial drawing.
Target skills
- Connaissance et compréhension des mathématiques, autres sciences de base ainsi que disciplines d'ingénierie et compréhension des
matériaux, équipements, outils applicables, des technologies et processus techniques indispensables à leur spécialisation, à un niveau suffisant pour atteindre les autres acquis de formation. - Capacité à concevoir et développer des produits, processus et systèmes relevant de leur domaine d’étude, en respectant des contraintes
imposées, en sélectionnant et appliquant les méthodologies de conception appropriées et en tenant compte des aspects non techniques (sociétaux, d’hygiène et de sécurité, environnementaux, économiques et industriels). - Capacité à concevoir, concrétiser, tester et valider des solutions, méthodes, produits et systèmes innovants, en ayant préalablement un
questionnement sur les usages et leurs impacts
Programme
- Digital literacy
Learning Objectives
- Understand how information and communication technologies work
- Present and distribute information using office automation tools
- Understand the rights and duties relating to legislation on new technologies
- Work collaboratively using Web services
- Search effectively for information using Internet search engines
- Process data in Microsoft Excel
Target skills
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying
appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial). - Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
Program
- Mathematics
Learning objectives
- Understand the scientific interest of functions of several variables and introduce the first forms of calculation based on these functions.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials,
equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes. - Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection
on important social and ethical issues.
Program
- Knowledge and implementation of agro-equipment
- Introduction to mechanization and agricultural technologies
Learning objectives
- Apply the procedures for using agricultural equipment.
- Justify an implementation procedure.
- Describe the functional organization of a system or subsystem.
- Analyse the constructive solutions that perform the technical functions.
- Check all or part of the performance of a system or subsystem.
Target skills
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection
on important social and ethical issues. - Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- Introduction to prototyping
Learning objectives
- Carry out prototyping
- Use the various tools and machines safely and appropriately
Target skills
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and
experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and
industrial). - to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
Program
- Employment Law
- Farm internship
- Service and Solidarity Engagement
- English
- AgriTec Option
Learning objectives
- Use English in reallife work situations and communicate effectively on an independent level in English.
- Extract the general meaning and detailed information from a range of reading text and more precisely emails, reports, newsletters or any other type of professional correspondence
- Understand a talk such as meetings, videoconferences, podcasts and conversations over the phone in a professional context and on a fairly wide range of topics
- Converse at a good level on familiar, general and profesional topics, and speak English acceptably
- Handle structures, functions, notions and vocabulary with acceptable accuracy
- Have accurate pronunciation
- Give a four/five minute oral presentation
- Write with minimal errors in usage
Target skills
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- Professional project preparation
Learning objectives
- Find your bearings in the range of trades accessible through training.
- Present a sector's activity.
- Make the most of documentary resources (specialized / trade press)
- Identify and define missions corresponding to one's profile
- Use job search tools
- Build application tools (CV, cover letter)
- Make a success of a job fair
- Define assignments to develop the professional skills expected at the end of their apprenticeship
- Monitor the acquisition of these skills
- Monitor the smooth alternation of academic and on-the-job training periods
Target skills
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying
appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial). - Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Semester 3
Program
- Basics of agricultural production and monitoring tools
- Soil, climate
Learning objectives
- To know and understand the agricultural and environmental issues involved in managing cultivated soils, as well as the basic reasoning behind soil management and its interaction with crop management.
- Understand the impact of climate on agricultural activity.
- Present the biogeochemical cycles of the main elements and highlight their interdependence.
- Understand the different agricultural production systems
- Identify yield components
- Discover and use tools for monitoring yield indicators
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials,
equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes. - Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection
on important social and ethical issues. - Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
Program
- Electronics
- Hydraulic
Learning objectives
- Identify all the components of a hydraulic assembly schematically (plan) and in real terms.
- Know the main quantities, measurements and records (pressure, flow, etc.) needed to identify a fault or malfunction.
- Identify all the electrical and electronic components schematically (plan) and in real life
- Carry out electronic and electrical assembly
- Carry out the main measurements and recordings (voltage, current, etc.) needed to identify a fault or malfunction.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials,
equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes. - Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
Program
- GPS
Learning objectives
- Identify and characterise the different GPS systems
- Understand how a GPS system works
- Know the main differences between the GPS systems on the market
- Know how to make basic settings
- Be able to communicate a GPS system and/or in-cab terminal with one or more agricultural equipment units
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials,
equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes. - Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
Program
- GIS and database
- Mathematics
Learning objectives
- Understand how relational databases and the SQL language work
- Know the basics of GIS and reach beginner level with QGIS software
- Mastery of common GIS files (shapefile, raster and table) and their metadata,
- Know how to manage GIS data efficiently,
- Layout a map,
- Follow a data processing chain,
- Use common GIS geoprocessing tools (selection, proximity tools, attribute and spatial joins, SDC management).
- Solve combinatorial analysis problems
- Master the basic probability calculation tools required for inferential statistics.
Target skills
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to
establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of
specialization. - Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
Program
- Health and safety at work
Learning objectives
- Understand the fundamental principles of health and safety at work.
- Know your legal obligations and responsibilities in terms of OHS.
- Identify risks and hazards in the workplace.
- Learn about prevention and protection measures against accidents and occupational illnesses.
- Know how to react effectively in the event of an emergency or incident.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials,
equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes. - Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management,
etc.) in industrial and corporate environments. - Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
Program
- Prototyping
Learning objectives
- Understand the fundamental principles of autonomous robotics.
- Learn how to design and prototype an autonomous robot.
- Acquire skills in programming and electronics for robot control.
- Master detection and navigation techniques for autonomous robotics.
Target skills
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and
experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and
industrial). - Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to
establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of
specialization. - Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in
entrepreneurial projects.
Program
- Environmental and Innovation Law
- Team dynamics
- Innovate / Undertake / Serve
- English
Learning objectives
- Understand the fundamental principles of environmental and innovation law.
- Examine national and international regulations and laws relating to environmental protection, innovation and intellectual property.
- Study the mechanisms for implementing and governing environmental and innovation law.
- Analyse current legal issues relating to the environment and innovation.
- Use English in reallife work situations and communicate effectively on an independent level in English.
- Extract the general meaning and detailed information from a range of reading text and more precisely emails, reports, newsletters or any other type of professional correspondence.
- Understand a talk such as meetings, videoconferences, podcasts and conversations over the phone in a professional context and on a fairly wide range of topics
- Converse at a good level on familiar, general and profesional topics, and speak English acceptably
- Handle structures, functions, notions and vocabulary with acceptable accuracy
- Have accurate pronunciation
- Give a four/five minute oral presentation
- Write with minimal errors in usage
- Work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
- Communicate within a team
- Implement the actions and processes required to organise a project
- Make a responsible commitment to the objectives set out in the IES programme specifications (Innovate through open, social and solidarity-based innovation projects)
- Be enterprising by taking on responsibilities in campus associations or by carrying out entrepreneurial projects / Serve the common good of the school, student life or public interest associations / but also serve those in need by developing solidarity actions and caring, fraternal relationships.
- Position yourself within the group, develop your strengths and qualities, and get to know others and yourself better.
- Explore the concepts of commitment, responsibility and solidarity.
- Understand the major challenges facing society (immigration, social justice, interculturality, the fight against all forms of poverty and exclusion or discrimination, the common good, the human challenges of climate change, etc.).
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials,
equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes. - Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management,
etc.) in industrial and corporate environments. - Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to work effectively in a national and international context, as an individual and as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively with engineers and non-engineers; ability to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects in their field of study, taking responsibility for their decisions.
Program
- Competencies portfolio
Learning objectives
- Define the tasks that will enable them to develop the professional skills expected at the end of their apprenticeship
- Monitor the acquisition of these skills
- Monitor the smooth alternation of academic and in-company periods
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Semester 4
Program
- Farm analysis: strategy and management in mixed farming
Learning objectives
- Analyse and describe the workings of a farm (farmers' choices and the factors that determine them).
- Understand the diversity and variability of production conditions, the specific features of agricultural businesses and organisations, the upheavals in agri-food systems and the challenges facing agricultural production.
- Upheavals in agri-food systems; the challenges facing agricultural production.
- Suggest ways of improving the farming system that are appropriate, coherent and justified.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management,
etc.) in industrial and corporate environments. - Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects.
Program
- Electronics
- Hydraulic
- In-vehicle technologies and influence on driving
Learning objectives
- Carry out hydraulic diagnostics
- Identify hydraulic components in complex systems
- Propose strategies for diagnosing and identifying hydraulic faults
- Maintain complex hydraulic systems
- Master tractor / implement / agricultural equipment communication
- Master the basics of the ISOBUS standard and task management (TC BAS / TC GEO / Etc.)
- Manage display priorities
- Control one or more implements from one or more in-cab monitors
- Adjust the autoguidance (automatic guidance) of agricultural equipment
- Adjust the management of sections / section cuts / etc.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials,
equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes. - Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection
on important social and ethical issues. - Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in
entrepreneurial projects.
Program
- Programming a robot
Learning objectives
- Discover sensors, interaction with engines and buzzers
Target skills
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects.
Program
- Descriptive statistics
Learning objectives
- Describing a data set
- Choosing the right numerical or graphical summaries to represent the data and make it accessible
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials,
equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
Program
- Agricultural machinery: current developments and specific
features - New agricultural technologies
Learning objectives
- Define the context in which agricultural equipment is used
- Distinguish and rank the different settings
- Compare different technological choices
- Understand current regulations
- Discover and understand the applications of new agricultural technologies
- Analyze the existing range and propose innovations
Compétences visées
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to
establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization. - Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management,
etc.) in industrial and corporate environments. - Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- Technological innovations at the service of
agronomic innovations - Prototyping
Learning objectives
- Understand the fundamental principles of autonomous robotics.
- Learn how to design and prototype an autonomous robot.
- Acquire skills in programming and electronics for robot control.
- Master detection and navigation techniques for autonomous robotics.
Target skills
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and
experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and
industrial). - Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to
establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization. - Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in
entrepreneurial projects.
Program
- English
Learning objectives
- Use English in real life work situations and communicate effectively on an independent level in English.
- Extract the general meaning and detailed information from a range of reading text and more precisely emails, reports, newsletters or any other type of professional correspondence.
- Understand a talk such as meetings, videoconferences, podcasts and conversations over the phone in a professional context and on a fairly wide range of topics
- Converse at a good level on familiar, general and professional topics, and speak English acceptably
- Handle structures, functions, notions and vocabulary with acceptable accuracy
- Have accurate pronunciation
- Give a four/five minute oral presentation
- Write with minimal errors in usage
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials,
equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes. - Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to work effectively in a national and international context, as an individual and as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively with
engineers and non-engineers; ability to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects in their field of study, taking responsibility for their decisions.
Programme
- Portfolio of skills
Objectifs
- Define the tasks that will enable them to develop the professional skills expected at the end of their apprenticeship
- Monitor the acquisition of these skills
- Monitor the smooth alternation of academic and in-company periods
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Semester 5
Program
- Agronomy : technical itinerary
Learning objectives
- Understanding the reasoning behind and choice of technical itinerary for arable crops
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
Program
- Diagnostis and maintenance
- Telemetry and OAD (agricultural decision support tools)
Learning objectives
- Understand how telemetry and decision-support tools work and how they are used.
- Understand the principles and key concepts of agroecology.
- Explore innovative technologies used to promote agroecology.
- Learn how to use technologies to optimise the sustainability and productivity of farming systems.
- Examine the challenges and opportunities associated with the adoption of agroecological technologies.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
Program
- Overview of communication solutions
Learning objectives
- Knowledge of all the communication networks used in the mobile sector (agricultural equipment, public works, etc.)
- Master terminology and acronyms
- Know and master the characteristics and operating principles of mobile communication networks
- Be able to identify communication networks and their uses (ISOBUS, GSM, etc.)".
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects.
Program
- Mathematics
Learning objectives
- Understand and use the basic tools of multivariate analysis
- Analyse a dataset and interpret the results
- Present the results using an appropriate communication medium
Target skills
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
Program
- Mechanisation strategy
Learning objectives
- Knowing and understanding the different SMAs in use in arable and livestock farming.
- Be able to establish the interactions between mechanisation and labour, agronomy, sociology and economics.
- Understand and identify the strengths and weaknesses of a mechanisation strategy on a farm.
- Be able to establish the cost of mechanisation on a farm.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- Developing innovative solutions
- Mechanics and robotics
- Prototyping
Learning objectives
- Produce a RTK system to equip a tractor
- Analyse and respond to an order for technological innovation
- Understand the agronomic and technical requirements
- Identify the modifications or creations to be made
Choose the right materials and tools
Supply the product
Target skills
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- English
- Communication : trade fairs, demonstrations and newsletter
- Agricultural accounting and taxation
- Human resources management
- Commercial negotiation
- Information and Management Systems
Learning objectives
- Understand the strategic importance of HRM in companies wishing to compete in today's environment
- Be familiar with the main HRM concepts, methodologies and tools
- Understand the role and impact of information and information systems on the company
- Identify the problems, issues and effects in terms of management and activity
- Draw up an overview of the types of information systems with their essential characteristics and the associated technological and organisational solutions
- Understand the multi-disciplinary approach to knowledge management, which enables companies to achieve their objectives by making the best use of their knowledge.
- Have an overall understanding of the marketing approach within a company, from market research (consumer and competition) to the definition of the marketing strategy and the implementation of commercial actions.
- To have an overall understanding of the company's marketing approach, from studying the market (consumers and competitors) to defining the marketing strategy and implementing sales initiatives.
- Understand the basics of agricultural accounting and taxation.
- Read and interpret accounting documents independently
- Take account of the economic and tax issues facing a farm
- Evaluate the costs associated with mechanisation on a farm
- Use English in reallife work situations and communicate effectively on an independent level in English.
- Extract the general meaning and detailed information from a range of reading text and more precisely emails, reports, newsletters or any other type of professional correspondence
- Understand a talk such as meetings, videoconferences, podcasts and conversations over the phone in a professional context and on a fairly wide range of topics
- Converse at a good level on familiar, general and profesional topics, and speak English acceptably
- Handle structures, functions, notions and vocabulary with acceptable accuracy
- Have accurate pronunciation
- Give a four/five minute oral presentation
- Write with minimal errors in usage
- Organize a demonstration day and manage the associated communications
- Optimize a visit to a trade show
- Communicating and convincing your audience using appropriate media.
- Sell ideas and products
- Make a responsible commitment to the objectives set out in the IES program specifications (Innovate through open, social and solidarity-based innovation projects)
- Be enterprising by taking on responsibilities in campus associations or carrying out entrepreneurial projects / Serve the common good of the school, student life or public interest associations / but also serve those in need by developing solidarity actions and caring, fraternal relationships.
- Position yourself within the group, develop your strengths and qualities, and get to know others and yourself better.
- Explore the concepts of commitment, responsibility and solidarity.
- Understand the major challenges facing society (immigration, social justice, interculturality, the fight against all forms of poverty and exclusion or discrimination, the common good, the human challenges of climate change, etc.).
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to work effectively in a national and international context, as an individual and as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively with engineers and non-engineers; ability to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects in their field of study, taking responsibility for their decisions.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects.
Program
- Skills portfolio
Learning objectives
- Define the tasks that will enable them to develop the professional skills expected at the end of their apprenticeship
- Monitor the acquisition of these skills
- Monitor the smooth alternation of academic and in-company periods
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyzes in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Semester 6
Program
- Climate change, CSR, changing practices
Learning objectives
- Understand the causes of changes in agricultural production methods (choice of species, technical production, etc.)
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
Program
- Diagnosis and maintenance
- Technologies for agro-ecology
Learning objectives
- Identify a fault
- Mastering diagnostic tools
- Master diagnostic techniques
- Master manufacturers' technical platforms
- Know how to carry out maintenance (electrical / electronic / hydraulic / interoperability (compatibility) / settings / parameterization)
- Know how to carry out a diagnosis and the associated maintenance
- Understand the key principles and concepts of agroecology.
- Explore innovative technologies used to promote agroecology.
- Learn how to use technologies to optimize the sustainability and productivity of farming systems.
- Examine the challenges and opportunities associated with the adoption of agro-ecological technologies.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
Program
- Communications network administration
Learning objectives
- Identify a fault
- Mastering diagnostic tools
- Diagnostic techniques
- Master maintenance (hardware)
Target skils
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects.
Program
- Collect and analyze social network feeds
- Mathematics
Learning objectives
- Understanding the importance of using social networks for professional purposes*
- Communicating on professional social networks
Identify and analyze current issues in agricultural robotics - Understand and use the basic tools of multivariate analysis
- Analyze a dataset and interpret the results
- Present the results using an appropriate communication medium
Target skills
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
Program
- International mobility: agricultural equipment serving the agro-ecological transition
- Mechanization strategy
Learning objectives
- Discover crop systems in different agronomic contexts
- Understand the use of agricultural equipment in these contexts
- Analyze the differences and broaden your field of knowledge
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- Designing innovative solutions
- Mechanics and robotics
- Prototyping
Learning objectives
- Master basic prototyping techniques
- Analyze and respond to an order for technological innovation
- Understand the agronomic and technical requirements
- Identify the modifications or creations to be made
- Choose the right materials and tools
- Supply the product
- Develop and use skills acquired in robotics, mechanics and data processing
Target skills
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyzes in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- Communication : trade fairs, demonstrations and newsletter
- Dissertation
- Oral presentation
Learning objectives
- Understand the different agricultural models
- Discover new and innovative practices
- Adopt a professional stance when meeting partners or professionals in the agricultural equipment industry
- Be a driving force behind proposals for the development of the industry and their involvement in their future professions
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to work effectively in a national and international context, as an individual and as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively with engineers and non-engineers; ability to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects in their field of study, taking responsibility for their decisions.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects.
Program
- Skills portfolio
Learning objectives
- Define the tasks that will enable them to develop the professional skills expected at the end of their apprenticeship
- Monitor the acquisition of these skills
- Monitor the smooth alternation of academic and in-company periods
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyzes in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Career opportunities
After completing the Bachelor's degree AgriTEC - Embedded systems for agronomy, you'll find a job mainly in the agri-equipment sector, where many positions are available.
Graduates will work in sectors such as :
- Distribution and sales of agricultural equipment
- Maintenance and installation of agricultural equipment
- Technical intervention on farms
- Training in new technologies