AGBS 109 - Information/Technology in Agriculture

Credits: 5
Introduction to precision agriculture software used on the farm for operation and business management. Students will focus on entering and managing records, creating databases, developing field maps, website design, and social networking will be included as well as gathering experience with industry programs.
Course Outcomes:

Define precision agriculture.
Integrate GIS (Geographic Information System) technology with field equipment.
Acquire and input agricultural data into software applications.
Navigate multiple agricultural industry software programs and applications
Design farm/ranch management strategies using collected historical data.
Curate a layered computer farm model.
Develop awareness of agricultural industry apps and their integration with sustainable practices.
Expand digital literacy for information and data gathering and Management by developing a basic website for recordkeeping and business management.

Course Topics:

Setting up Farm and Field
Restoring a Backup Project
Entering a Field Records
Purchasing Supplies and Equipment with Accounting
Drawing a Field Boundary Using Aerial Imagery
Overlaying a Soil Sample Map
Importing Multiple Data Sets
Entering a Harvested Crop Sales Contract
Create a Business Webpage
Recording Social Media Engagement

LEC Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Course Attribute(s): None
OEE Permitted: No
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 01.0101
Default Section Size/Cap: 24
Quarter(s) offered:

Spring