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Nov 04, 2026
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PAET 202 - Application Control
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: PAET 100 Introcustion to Precision Agriculture or PAET 110 - Precision Applicator Operation
PROGRAM: Precision Agriculture Equipment Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 CREDIT HOURS MAX: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2 LECTURE HOURS MAX: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2 LAB HOURS MAX: 2
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 64
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2023
A survey of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control of fertilizer, pesticide and other chemical applications using variable rate technology. Course focus includes the use of precision monitoring systems with application of software and hardware to assist the operator in applying necessary chemicals.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Demonstrate the usage and functionality of rate controllers
- Demonstrate the usage and functionality of overlap control
- Identify pumps, valves, and solenoids
- Demonstrate competency in the selection of sprayer nozzles
- Identify different sensors on applicators
- Demonstrate the ability to set-up application monitor for field use
- Analyze the major components of both wet and dry applicators.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- pneumatic overlap components
- electrical overlap components
- hydraulic drive motors
- pumps and valves
- solenoids
- flow and speed sensors
- air delivery systems
- spreader/spinner
- rate controllers
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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