AGRI 130: Agricultural Technologies

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Class Program

Agriculture

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092167

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Explores the significant aspects of modern agricultural systems, mechanization and sustainable technology industries. Instruction will include such topics as cropping and food processing, power and delivery, mechanics, maintenance and repair, soil, water, air conservation and employment and careers in agricultural technologies and related industries.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify and describe examples of modern agricultural systems and mechanized technologies.

Identify the advances made in agricultural technology and provide examples how these technologies have benefited the consumer and improved living conditions throughout the U.S. and world.

Apply basic concepts and applications of precision agricultural systems, biotechnology and sustainable engineering in modern agriculture.

Identify the modern technological practices used to increase food production and environmental conservation locally and globally.

Define the components of an integrated agricultural system and describe reasons for using a systems approach in agricultural technologies and management.

Apply the common safety precautions when working in an agricultural mechanized environment.

Identify the entry-level, technical, and professional career opportunities in agricultural mechanized technologies and related industries.

Identify and describe the interrelationship between science, math, and mechanical principles in modern agricultural and sustainable technologies.

Prepare a systemic series of flexible educational steps for securing employment or continued education in an agricultural technologies or related occupation.

Core Topics

Agricultural Cropping & Processing Systems
Soil, Water & Air Sustainable Conservation Concepts
Calibration, Yield Mapping & Measurement
Agricultural Power, Energy & Delivery Systems
Agricultural Safety & Management
Agricultural Machinery & Equipment
Food Processing & Distribution Systems
Electronics, Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Storage, Environmental Controls & Refrigeration Mechanics, Maintenance & Repairs
Careers & Career Pathways in Ag. Mech. & Technologies