AGRI 127 - Grain Systems

PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Grain processing is one of the oldest and most important of all food related technologies and forms a large and important part of the food production chain. This course presents an overview of grain systems design, operation, and maintenance. Grain processing equipment and storage facilities will be reviewed and analyzed with specific attention placed on safety and health issues related to those environments.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Describe the different types of grain drying systems.
Recognize the different components utilized to transport and transfer grain.
Determine how system layout affects capacity and speed of operation.
Review system specifications and layouts to determine production functionality in grain transfer and processing systems.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Drying
Handling
System Components
Preventative Maintenance
Aeration
System Design & Layout
Storage
Controls & Automation

GRADING POLICY

A	90-100
B	80-89
C	70-79
D	60-69
F	0-59

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AGRI 127 - Grain Systems