Oct 10, 2024  
2024-2025 WWCC College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 WWCC College Catalog

AGSC 135 - Mechanization of GIS


Credits: 3
LEC hours per week: 2
LAB hours per week: 2
This course is an introduction to the practical applications of Geographic Informational Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in agriculture. Content will include reasoning, methods, and technology used for data collection, and how that data is further applied through integration with mechanized equipment. Formerly: AGPR 135.
Course Outcomes:
  • Utilize and/or operate GIS, GPS, DGPS (Differential GPS), and remote sensing platforms used in agriculture.
  • Identify the mechanical and technological components of a Precision Agriculture system.
  • Relate Precision Agriculture practices to historical farm management practices.
  • Operate software and hardware used in precision applications.
  • Analyze the programming of autonomous control systems used in precision applications.
Course Topics:
  1. Introduction of precision agriculture technologies
  2. Overview of GIS data collection tools and application methods
  3. Remote sensing technologies
  4. Digital imagery analysis
  5. Interpretation and value assessment of GIS data
  6. GIS data application software
  7. Integration of spatial data and agricultural equipment
Course Attribute(s): None