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ASTM 16101. Fundamentals of Agricultural Systems Technology Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Study of basic mathematical and physical science concepts important in the mechanization of agriculture. Laboratory required for agricultural education, communication and technology majors enrolled in ASTM 16103, optional for others enrolled in ASTM 16103. Corequisite: ASTM 16103. (Typically offered: Fall)

ASTM 16103. Fundamentals of Agricultural Systems Technology. 3 Hours.

Introduction to basic physical concepts important in agricultural technical systems: applied mechanics, power and machinery management, structures and electrification, and soil and water conservation. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Typically offered: Fall)

ASTM 21203. Metals and Welding. 3 Hours.

An introduction to agricultural mechanics shop work to include hot and cold metal work, arc welding, and gas welding and cutting. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

ASTM 29003. Agricultural and Human Environmental Sciences Applications of Microcomputers. 3 Hours.

Lecture and laboratory assignments covering the contemporary use of microcomputers in agricultural, food and life sciences. Emphasis placed on learning to use selected, appropriate Microsoft (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), email/Internet, and collaboration software packages. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)

ASTM 31001. Small Power Units/Turf Equipment Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Testing, evaluation, and maintenance of engines, hydrostatic power transmission systems, and equipment commonly used in the turf and landscaping industries. Corequisite: ASTM 31002. Prerequisite: MATH 11003 or higher. (Typically offered: Spring)

ASTM 31002. Small Power Units/Turf Equipment. 2 Hours.

Principles of operation, adjustment, repair, maintenance, and trouble shooting of small air-cooled engines and power units, including various engine systems, service and maintenance of turf equipment and machinery. Lecture 2 hours per week. Corequisite: ASTM 31001. Prerequisite: MATH 11003 or higher. (Typically offered: Spring)

ASTM 31503. Surveying in Agriculture and Forestry. 3 Hours.

Techniques and procedures normally used in determining areas and characterizing the topography of agricultural and forest lands. Includes basic concepts of surveying; use and care of level, transit, distance measuring equipment; topographic mapping and public land surveys. (Typically offered: Fall)

ASTM 31703. Electricity in Agriculture. 3 Hours.

Principles of electricity; wiring of home, farmstead and other agricultural structures; selection of electric motors and their care and application in the broad field of agriculture; lighting and special uses of electricity such as heating and electrical controls. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component. (Typically offered: Spring)

ASTM 31903. Precision Agriculture Technology. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to introduce the principles and applications of mapping data in precision agriculture, technology used in precision agriculture such as sensors, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geographic Positioning System (GPS), unmanned vehicles, data acquisition and processing. Students will learn the fundamentals of GIS, GPS, latest applications of UAV's, sensors and controls used in precision agriculture applications and agricultural machinery, and computer assisted agriculture. Students will participate in field data collection with sensors, explore their own data, data mapping in GIS, as well as interpretation of their data and maps. Students will learn multiple GIS software and be able to make comparisons. Prerequisite: ASTM 31503 and BENG 26403 (or instructor consent). (Typically offered: Spring)

ASTM 4000V. Special Problems. 1-6 Hour.

Individual research or study in electrification, irrigation, farm power, machinery, or buildings. Prerequisite: Senior standing. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

ASTM 4020V. Special Topics in Agricultural Mechanization. 1-4 Hour.

Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of special topics in agricultural mechanization. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.

ASTM 41903. Sensors and Controls. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to introduce the basic electronic systems and their applications in precision agriculture. Students will learn fundamentals of electronic components, breadboarding, sensor and actuator control for site specific precision agriculture applications. The course is offered in two 50-minute lectures and one 2-hour laboratory session per week. (Typically offered: Fall)

ASTM 42003. Mechanized Systems Management. 3 Hours.

Selection, sizing, and operating principles of agricultural machinery systems, including power sources. Cost analysis and computer techniques applied to planning and management of mechanized systems. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: MATH 11003 or higher. (Typically offered: Fall Even Years)

ASTM 4750V. Internship in Ag Systems. 1-6 Hour.

A supervised practical work experience in Ag Systems Technology Management which is designed to give the student an insight into the role of ag systems employees and an opportunity to gain professional competence in this area. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
This course is cross-listed with ACOM 4750V, AGLE 4750V, EXED 4750V.

ASTM 49703. Irrigation. 3 Hours.

Methods of applying supplemental water to soils to supply moisture essential for plant growth, sources of water, measurement of irrigation water, pumps, conveyance structure, economics, and irrigation for special crops. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component. (Typically offered: Spring)

ASTM 49903. Capstone: Unmanned Vehicles in Precision Agriculture. 3 Hours.

To develop an understanding of remote sensing using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for crop production. demonstrate the components of typical multirotor and fixed wing UAVs and gain hands on experience of assembling and flying a multirotor UAV for aerial imaging. Students will learn basic principles of multirotor UAV parts and components sizing, motor and propeller sizing for payload requirements, UAV power sources and sizing, building a quad copter, calibration of electronic speed controller and other sensors, radio telemetry communication set up, mission planning and subsystem control with autopilot. Students will learn and explore how to customize a UAV for a site-specific precision agriculture application. Prerequisite: Senior standing. (Typically offered: Spring)

ASTM 5010V. Special Topics in Agricultural Mechanization. 1-4 Hour.

Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of special topics in agricultural mechanization. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both ASTM 4020V and ASTM 5010V. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.

ASTM 5100V. Special Problems in Ag Systems Technology. 1-4 Hour.

Individual investigation of a special problem in agricultural communications which is not available through regular courses. These will be directed by a member of the graduate faculty. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 4 hours of degree credit.

ASTM 51903. Sensors and Controls. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to introduce the basic electronic systems and their applications in precision agriculture. Students will learn fundamentals of electronic components, breadboarding, sensor and actuator control for site specific precision agriculture applications. The course is offered in two 50-minute lectures and one 2-hour laboratory session per week. (Typically offered: Fall)

ASTM 52003. Mechanized Systems Management. 3 Hours.

Selection, sizing, and operating principles of agricultural machinery systems, including power sources. Cost analysis and computer techniques applied to planning and management of mechanized systems. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both ASTM 42003 and ASTM 52003. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: MATH 11003. (Typically offered: Fall Even Years)

ASTM 5750V. Internship in Agricultural Systems. 1-6 Hour.

Scheduled practical field experiences under supervision of a professional practitioner. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
This course is cross-listed with ACOM 5750V, AGLE 5750V, EXED 5750V.

ASTM 59703. Irrigation. 3 Hours.

Methods of applying supplemental water to soils to supply moisture essential for plant growth, sources of water, measurement of irrigation water, pumps, conveyance structure, economics, and irrigation for special crops. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both ASTM 49703 and ASTM 59703. Corequisite: Lab component. (Typically offered: Spring)

ASTM 59903. Capstone: Unmanned Vehicles in Precision Agriculture. 3 Hours.

To develop an understanding of remote sensing using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for crop production. demonstrate the components of typical multirotor and fixed wing UAVs and gain hands on experience of assembling and flying a multirotor UAV for aerial imaging. Students will learn basic principles of multirotor UAV parts and components sizing, motor and propeller sizing for payload requirements, UAV power sources and sizing, building a quad copter, calibration of electronic speed controller and other sensors, radio telemetry communication set up, mission planning and subsystem control with autopilot. Students will learn and explore how to customize a UAV for a site-specific precision agriculture application. (Typically offered: Spring)