- CRPSCI-008
- App of Geospatial Technology
- Credit(s) 3
Applications of Geospatial Technology
CRPSCI 008 surveys the uses and applications of geospatial technologies in agriculture
and related fields. The course focuses on GPS (Global Positioning System) and GIS
(Geographic Information Systems) for data collection, navigation, recordkeeping, remote
imagery, and analysis. Students gain hands-on experience using industry grade GIS
software and GPS hardware.
- Class Hours:
- 36 Lecture | 54 Laboratory
- Transfers to:
- Transfers to both UC/CSU
- CRPSCI-017
- Control & Sensor Systems in Ag
- Credit(s) 3
Control and Sensor Systems in Ag
CRPSCI 017 provides students with concepts of sensors and control systems. Fundamentals
of GPS, GIS, telemetry, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics and programming are covered
as underlying technologies. The second portion of the course applies these technologies
to autoguidance, variable rate, autonomous UAS, field sensors, fertigation and irrigation
control systems, and livestock sensors. Hands-on activities include installation and
use of these sensor and control systems.
- Class Hours:
- 36 Lecture | 54 Laboratory
- Transfers to:
- Transfers to CSU only
- CRPSCI-018
- Precision Ag Software
- Credit(s) 3
Precision Ag Software
CRPSCI 018 provides students with skills in the use of GIS (Geographic Information
Systems) and FMIS (Farm Management Information Systems) software. Specific competencies
include import/export, use of analytical tools, prescriptions, and creation of interpretative
maps. Creation of an interactive web-based map and use of scripting or programming
language such as Python are also covered.
- Class Hours:
- 36 Lecture | 54 Laboratory
- Transfers to:
- Transfers to CSU only
- CRPSCI-021
- Orchard Production
- Credit(s) 3
Orchard Production
CRPSCI 021 will cover the production practices and systems for developing and
maintaining a productive orchard. Topics, as applied to all permanent crops, will
include the following: soil, water and salinity management; planning and evaluation
of an orchard; genetic considerations; growth, development, and physiology; nutrient
and water interactions; and pest management. The UC production manuals will be used
a textbook for course content. Lab exercises will focus on application of technology
in orchard production practices.
- Class Hours:
- 36 Lecture | 54 Laboratory
- Transfers to:
- Transfers to CSU only
- CRPSCI-023
- Row Crop Production
- Credit(s) 3
Row Crop Production
CRPSCI 023 covers the production systems and practices for a row crop production
field. Varietal differences, transplant operations, cultural practices, irrigation,
physiological and pest problems, harvesting and handling, and production costs will
be covered. Content will be based on University of California publications. Lab
activities provides hands-on experience with geospatial, sensor, and control technologies
as applied to row crop production.
- Class Hours:
- 36 Lecture | 54 Laboratory
- Transfers to:
- Transfers to CSU only