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Area of Study

Precision Agriculture

The precision agriculture program at Northeastern focuses on variable rate technology and equipment including: planters, sprayers, and center pivots, as well as equipment guidance and steering, yield monitors, UAV’s, and more.

Precision Agriculture

TOTAL CREDITS
15
CIP:
010301
BANNER:
PA1
Certificate

Program Requirements

Total Credits 13
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
AGP100AGP1000
Practical Crop Production 4

Cultural practices and production management of selected field crops indigenous to the Great Plains region will be covered. Laboratories in basic crop principles, crop and weed seed and plant identification, crop improvement and grain quality and grades will be covered. (3-1.5)

AGR235AGR2035
Precision AG Operations 3

Introduces various methods in precision navigation of agricultural equipment utilizing Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and other support networks. Focus is placed on working with control consoles, equipment, GIS data integration, field planning, zone management, and variable rate applications. Attention is also given to differential correction systems, error sources, environmental variables, and precision accuracy. (2-1.5)

AGR236AGR2036
Precision Farming Hardware 3

Focuses on the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of precision farming hardware components. Proper installation, operation, and troubleshooting of displays, GPS equipment, variable rate controllers, and other components used within precision agriculture applications are covered. (2-1.5)

AME125AME1025
Agricultural Machinery 3

The safe operation, construction, purpose, maintenance, and adjustment of farm machinery are emphasized in this course. (2-2)

Electives

Total Credits 2

Choose a minimum of 2 credits of electives courses. There are a total of 15 credits (minimum) required for this certificate.

Elective courses may be taken from any of the following course disciplines: ACC, ABM, AGB, AGE, AGR, AGY, AME, ASC, AVT, BUS, CIS, DPM, EQM, EQT, HLT, IMA, MAN, MAR, MGD, RAM, or WEL. Other courses may be approved by the Academic Advisor for use as elective(s).

Degree & Certificate Options

Precision Agriculture-Advanced

Certificate
Credits

Precision Agriculture

Certificate
15 Credits