Agrobusiness Technologies

Course code Course title ECTS Annotation Comment
50711 Creativity and Entrepreneurship 5 This study subject develops students’ creative and critical thinking skills, focusing on identifying and solving challenges in agriculture and other areas. Students design innovative solutions that can support agriculture professionals, consumers, or organizations facing agriculture-related challenges – but the ideas are not limited to agriculture topics. Student teams tackle real-world challenges provided by business representatives, lecturers, team members, or others, using design thinking techniques – empathy, definition, idea generation, prototyping, and testing. In addition, students are introduced to Lean Canvas, artificial intelligence tools, sustainability principles, and startup success stories, providing a solid foundation for developing user-centered solutions tailored to a wide range of contemporary challenges. This subject emphasizes practical skills and innovative thinking across various fields.
21068 Agriculture 6 In the course, students will analyze and study the genesis of soils, macromorphological properties, principles of the Lithuanian LTDK – 99 classification, their chemical, physical and biological properties, methods of use and improvement. Students will be able to apply and select various principles of agricultural systems. Model the basics of tillage, crop rotation and sowing and sowing time selection, properly assess soil and its use for agricultural purposes. Describe the elements of soil fertility and their formation possibilities, select the appropriate agricultural system, crop rotation and methods of tillage taking into account the soil cover and grow a good quality crop.
45575 Agricultural Engineering and Safety 6 Students will analyse the technical, environmental, ergonomic and safety aspects of agricultural activities, compare technical solutions and evaluate them in terms of safety, energy efficiency and durability.
45654 Methodology of Applied Research 3 During the course, students will gain the ability to understand the functions of science, applied research, and their purpose. The study subject will cover scientific literature and it‘s search in databases, citation, detailed research planning, development and implementation of methodology. The course will provide knowledge on selecting options when planning single-factor or multi-factor experiments, factor labeling, choosing the unit of study, the impact of plot shape on data accuracy, planning repetitions and layout methods, as well as presenting and delivering research results.
50717 Smart Farming 4 Students will apply smart farming to optimize yield parameters using the most advanced tools, aiming to achieve maximum qualitative and quantitative returns. For this purpose, navigation tools, GPS devices, and specialized programs will be used, along with plant condition forecasting, technological, and scientifically-based decisions. Students will create crop declaration maps and apply smart maintenance systems, which will allow continuous monitoring of plant health and timely response to changes, thus improving plant health and productivity.
10862 Horticultural and Olericultural Technologies 6 The subject will analyze the technologies of classification, propagation, cultivation and care of garden and vegetable plants. Varieties of garden and vegetable plants and their characteristics are examined. Knowledge is provided, skills are developed that the student will be able to apply in practical cultivation and technological care of garden and vegetable plants, correlate the regularities of factors determining productivity. Independent logical thinking and decision-making skills are provided. The aim of the subject is to be able to select and grow garden and vegetable plants, their species and varieties using the latest technological foundations.