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Principles of Precision Agriculture


Course Description

Students who successfully complete this course will have a good understanding of the principles of precision agriculture, the ability to design and implement simple precision agriculture management plans, and the experience to use key precision agriculture tools and technologies.


Athena Title

PRIN PRECISION AGR


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in APTC 3030-3030L


Prerequisite

MATH 1113


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

1. Understanding of principles of precision agriculture 2. Ability to design and implement simple precision agriculture management plans 3. Knowledge and experience to use key precision agriculture technologies


Topical Outline

Introduction to yield monitors Remote sensing for precision agriculture Variable rate technology and techniques Spatial variability of crop growth factors Economics of precision agriculture Developing and implementing management plans Delivering precision agriculture information to the end-user


Syllabus