Precision Agriculture Undergraduate Academic Certificate
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
ASM 240 | Computer Applications in Biophysical Systems | 3 |
ASM 305 | GPS and Precision Agriculture | 3 |
ASM 409 | Agricultural Tractors, Power Units and Machinery Management | 3-4 |
or ASM 405 | Precision Agriculture Science and Technology | |
ASM 498/499 | Internship | 1-3 |
REM 475 | Remote Sensing Application with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) | 3 |
Total Hours | 13-16 |
Courses to total 13 credits for this certificate.
- Students familiar with methods of precision agriculture as applied to cropping systems, nutrient management, and water management/irrigation.
- Students able to assess new technologies and objectively evaluate feasibility and benefits of precision agriculture technologies.
- Students familiar with precision application implements, remote sensing, drones, and farm-data management software.
- Students understand the social, economic, regulatory, and environmental context of agriculture, and identify the role of precision agriculture in addressing related challenges.