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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Selection, analysis solution, and report of problem.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Current trends and problems in biosystems engineering.
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3.00 Credits
Properties of materials including wood, metals, concrete, plastics and lubricants; drafting and plan reading; fabrication techniques and processes involving hand tools, power equipment, and arc and gas welding.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the physical behavior of soils as a construction material; overview of geology and the formation of soil; index properties and engineering classification; mechanical properties of soils; compaction theory; excavation and OSHA requirements for trench safety; earthwork contract documents.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in agriculture and in environmental science. Topics covered will include GIS software and concepts, GPS receivers, data acquisition, and spatial analysis of data to solve problems. Case studies in agricultural demographics, precision agriculture, pasture management, water quality, watershed management, and waste pollution will be used to provide hands-on experience with these emerging technologies.
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1.00 Credits
Perspectives from industry professionals about current construction issues, procedures, and regulations. Presentations on current construction projects and employment opportunities.
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3.00 Credits
Measurement of landforms using radar, remote imagery, satellite real-time kinematics, and laser-based surveying instruments. Survey methods and mapping using GIS. Precision landform measurement of distances, angles, and areas; differential and profile leveling; topographic surveying and mapping; area computation.
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3.00 Credits
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) applications in agriculture and environmental science. Essentials of CAD software to create drawings of components, systems, flow charts, and process diagrams. Applications in mechanical, structural, and biosystems. 2-D applications with limited exposure to 3-D applications. Computer intensive course. Hands-on experience.
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3.00 Credits
Functions, selection, matching, and management of agricultural machinery systems. Tractor power ratings, engine and transmission systems, hydraulic systems, hitching, and ballasting. Field and material capacity, field efficiency, cost analysis, and machinery replacement strategies. Functional analyses of tillage operations, planters and drills, no-tillage systems, hay harvest systems, forage and small grain harvesting, and cotton harvesting. Crop drying processes, off-road machinery safety considerations, and operator ergonomics.
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3.00 Credits
Precision technologies for monitoring and control of agricultural systems. Applications include yield monitoring; variable rate control and sensing systems for planters, sprayers, soil applied nutrients, water management, crop health, and pest pressure; electronic information transfer; and GPS-based vehicle guidance.
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