opics included in this course are the operation and capabilities of microcomputers in agricultural applications. Simple programming, data analysis, graphical display, spreadsheets and word processing are included. Theory.

The economic theory of production, marketing and consumption of agricultural products is taught in this course. The role and structure of agriculture in the American economy; policies to achieve efficiency; and welfare goals in agriculture are included in this course. Theory.

Students will learn about the components of yield monitoring equipment, the basics of collecting position and harvest data, the causes of various errors and how to minimize errors, yield monitor designs and principles of operation, proper calibration and operation of yield monitors, methods to filter and correct the data, the importance of yield maps, and yield monitors for different crops. Theory.

Students will learn about the components of Variable Rate application systems. They will study the principles of operation of VR application equipment and the economic and environmental impacts of variable rate applications. Students will study VR sensor based controllers for fertilizer and chemical applications and the use of soil maps, yield maps and GPS/GIS for map based VR applications of granular and liquid fertilizer and chemicals. Theory.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the concepts, tools and software such as ArkGIS, SST Toolbox and similar software related to GPS/GIS applications in production agriculture. Theory. Prerequisite: AG 2123.

This supervised internship is a cooperative agreement between industry and education in which students utilize and refine previously learned skills and gain a working knowledge of and experience with contemporary industry culture, standards and practices. Lab.

This course is designed to introduce the student to field data collection techniques as utilized with geocoded field data recorders along with field GIS systems. This course is to include downloading field data as well as basic macro-computer based GIS systems to include data management and processing for agronomic based GIS systems to include soil sample, field boundaries, field attributes, yield data, ground control points and other associated field data. Theory/Lab. Prerequisite: AGPA 1493 or division chair approval.

This course is designed to teach the student advanced techniques in utilization of GIS to evaluate field-collected data. Statistical evaluation technology as found in SST Toolbox is stressed in evaluation of agronomic data. Theory/Lab. Prerequisites: AGPA 1493, AGPA 2503 or division chair approval.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the concepts of remote sensing in relation to applications of image analysis in agriculture applications. Skills such as image geo-rectification and use of different sources of image data will be gained. Software such as SST Toolbox and Erdas Imagine will be used. Theory/Lab. Prerequisite: AGPA 1493 or division chair approval.

Species adaptability, product standards and requirements, areas and types of production, processing and distribution of products; includes meat animals, dairy and poultry. Theory/Lab. Note: Available online.

Range and Soil Science,Introduction to the concepts of three disciplines. Importance of plant and soil science to the producer, consumer and citizen; modern management and production practices; maintenance of natural resources. Theory. Note: available online.

Production, management, and improvement of agronomic crops. Structure and growth of crop plants relating to management strategies and adaptation to varying abiotic and biotic factors. Hands-on identification of crops, weeds and seed quality factors; application of tools and techniques. Theory. Prerequisite: PLNT 1213.

Decision-making as it deals with the total cropping plan is stressed. An individual will determine economic injury and treatment thresholds from observation or through various survey techniques; weed problem, plant populations, disease problems and insect problems. The student will do yield checks and make recommendations for handling a variety of pest related problems. The use of Global Positioning and Geographic Information Systems in recording pest management data is covered. Theory. Prerequisite: PLNT 1213 or division chair approval.

Principal physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil related to plant growth; soil testing and fertilizer usage; formation and classification of soils, rural and urban land use. Theory. Prerequisite: CHEM 1314 or division chair approval.