FOT 4070 - Advanced Precision Agriculture

Clock Hours: 100

Course Description:
This course covers advanced technologies utilized in precision agriculture. Topics include the following: variable rate control of seed, chemicals, and fertilizer; advanced planter monitors; automatic section control; remote crop health sensing technologies; components, calibration, installation, and troubleshooting of variable rate equipment.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to apply a working knowledge of navigational tools used in agriculture.
Demonstrate the skills to competently operate navigational equipment used in agriculture.
Evaluate and trouble shoot problems associated with agriculture navigational equipment.