INTRODUCTION TO PRECISION AGRICULTURE
Introduces managing agricultural production systems using Precision Agriculture (PA), including its modern extensions in smart and digital farming. Provides an overview of the fundamentals of agricultural production systems and the sources of crop variability. Explores geographic positioning and information systems, examining how these tools integrate yield and quality sensors to monitor spatial variability. Covers temporal observation techniques using remote and proximal sensing systems. Culminates in studying the technologies used for implementing and managing variable-rate prescriptions and other management interventions.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Define key terminology related to agricultural production systems and precision agriculture technologies. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize factors contributing to variability in yield and quality of agricultural products. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain the technologies used to predict spatial and temporal variability in plant growth and development. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Assess management tools designed to optimize input usage and reduce environmental impact. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Define key terminology related to agricultural production systems and precision agriculture technologies. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize factors contributing to variability in yield and quality of agricultural products. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain the technologies used to predict spatial and temporal variability in plant growth and development. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Assess management tools designed to optimize input usage and reduce environmental impact. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027