AG M 602 Drainage, Irrigation, and Waste Management 3(2,3) Basic soil-water-plant relationships are used to determine the need for and methods of irrigation, drainage, and waste management. Topics include irrigation methods, drainage needs, drainage methods, and waste-treatment methods.
AG M 605 Agricultural Structures and Environmental Control 3(2,3) Technical considerations of buildings used for agriculture with emphasis on structural materials, structural adequacy, environmental control, and indoor air quality. Preq: AG M 221, 303, PHYS 200.
AG M 606 Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems 3(2,3) Study of power transmission systems for agricultural production with emphasis on mobile equipment. Characteristics, requirements, and design of both V-belt drive and roller-chain drives are presented. Emphasizes hydraulic power transmission systems, including pumps, actuators, control devices, and hydraulic circuitry. Preq: AG M 206, PHYS 200 or 207, or consent of instructor.
AG M 610 Precision Agriculture Technology 3(2,3) Principles and hands-on application of technologies supporting precision agriculture. Topics include Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) software, variable rate technologies, collection of spatial data, automated guidance of equipment, spatial data mapping and analysis, remote sensing, and economic considerations. Preq: Graduate standing.
AG M 652 Mobile Power 3(2,3) Study of tractors with emphasis on internal combustion engines and support systems necessary for their proper functioning; application of power, maintenance, adjustment, and general repair. Preq: PHYS 200, 207, or consent of instructor.
AG M 660 Electrical Systems 3(2,3) Students in agriculture and related curricula study electric and other utilities on the farm and in the home. Selection, installation, and maintenance of wiring systems, lighting systems, motors, controls, water systems, and waste disposal systems are emphasized. Preq: Junior standing.
AG M 712 Farm Machinery Management 3(2,3) Selection, functional analysis, and maximum utilization of existing and developing farm machinery; computer applications to programming of field operations; available capital and labor; machine size; critical field operations; growing degree days; weather; maintenance equipment, procedures, and scheduling.
AG M 771 Selected Topics in Agricultural Mech-anization 1-3(1-3,0) Selected topics not covered in other courses. Performance is measured by oral or written reports or examinations. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
AG M 781 Special Problems 1-3(1-3,0) Independent analysis through
literature review and laboratory or field research. Requires written docu
mentation. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.