AGP 435 - Advanced Precision Farming: Software

Prerequisites:
AGP 333
CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

This course provides a hands-on application of several precision agriculture software systems. Students will learn how to create field boundaries, import imagery, import soil and yield data and then learn how to run complex analysis from inputs. Students will also learn to create guidelines, prescription maps, and multi-year analysis using software systems from AgLeader, FarmWorks, and ESRI as well as several other systems.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the elements of a precision ag software system.

2. Be able to maneuver in and around precision ag software systems

3. Discuss the differing and available sources of spatial data.

4. Effectively manage and maintain spatial data.

5. Proficiently gather, edit, analyze, and query spatial data.

6. Create hardcopy and digital maps and products for display.