Precision Agriculture Certificate
Entry Time
Fall, Spring
Award
Certificate
1 year (2 terms)
The Precision Agriculture Certificate teaches students the tools and process of precision farming. This includes using Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Intelligent Devices and Implements (IDIs). Students will collect information, analyze data and implement best management practices into farming practices.
Certificate Requirements
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AGA-154 | Fundamentals of Soil Science | 3 |
| AGP-333 | Precision Farming Systems | 3 |
| AGP-143 | Fundamentals of Electricity for GPS | 1 |
| AGP-420 | Geospatial Data Collection | 3 |
| Certificate Program Elective | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 13 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| AGA-114 | Principles of Agronomy | 3 |
| AGP-405 | Ag Applications of GIS | 3 |
| AGP-425 | Agricultural Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| Certificate Program Elective | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 12 | |
| Program Totals: | 25 | |
Certificate Program Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGP-435 | Advanced Precision Farming: Software Software | 3 |
| AGP-440 | Ag Applications of Digital Imagery | 3 |
| AGA-216 | Row Crop and Forage Production | 4 |
| AGM-419 | Machinery Servicing | 3 |
| AGM-334 | Advanced Ag Electronics | 2 |