AGP: Agriculture — Precision Ag

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AGP-333 Precision Farming Systems

3 credits—Provides an overview of precision farming concepts and the tools of precision farming (GPS, GIS and VRT). Introduces the use of each of these tools within the processes of a precision farming system. Provides hands-on activities in the use of these tools. Discusses economic and environmental benefits.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $707.00

AGP-340 Foundations of GIS and GPS

3 credits—This course will introduce fundamental processes of Global Positioning System (GPS) including technical aspects of the GPS satellites, differential correction, and hardware. The specific application of this technology for mapping, navigation, variable rate technology (VRT), and data collection will be discussed and demonstrated. Fundamental processes of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will also be introduced, including file formats, data base management, spatial analysis and manipulation of data.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $733.00

AGP-436 Advanced Precision Farming: Hardware

3 credits—Examine the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of precision farming hardware components. Install equipment and various components used within precision agriculture and operate various precision agriculture hardware systems and technologies. Trouble shoot and diagnose various problems on precision hardware technologies. Justify and examine the cost and benefits of various precision hardware technologies.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $722.00

AGP-450 Fundamentals of GIS

3 credits—Fundamental processes of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with emphasis in its application to agriculture will be covered. File formats, data base management, spatial analysis, and manipulation of data will be covered thoroughly. Comparisons of GIS and mapping software, and conversions between formats will also be discussed.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Course Type: Technical

2025–2026 Course Cost: $707.00