Course Description
An overview of the role of integrated technology in modern agricultural practices, with particular focus on concepts, techniques, and applications involving digital imaging.
Athena Title
Geospatial Tech in Ag and Env
Prerequisite
(MATH 1113 or MATH 1113E) and (STAT 2000 or BIOS 2010-2010L or PHYS 1111-1111L)
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1) Develop a conceptual framework for precision agriculture, integrated pest management, and other emerging agricultural technologies using computers and digital imaging applications. 2) Generate, modify, and diagnose problems with digital images
Topical Outline
Introduction History of Information Technology (IT) in Agriscience and Environmental Systems Basic computer skills Spreadsheets, databases, presentations Internet computer skills Surf smarter, web page development, courseware Digital Imaging (3 sessions) a)Terminology and techniques, b)Applications in marketing and image libraries, and c)Digital Diagnostics through Digital Imaging training. Precision Agriculture (3 sessions) a)GIS concepts, b)GPS concepts, c)Applications and examples Mobile technologies PDA, wireless networking Remote sensing Moisture alert network for pecans, Blue mold alert network Marketing (2 sessions) Internet, mass media, direct marketing and Agro-tourism Defense and Security "Farmland security" IT@CAES- Guest lecture series featuring researchers and educators discussing uses of integrated technology in their fields. Example topics- e-Extension, Soil analysis, DDDI, Southern Region Plant Disease Detection Network, Bugwood, etc.