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Apr 28, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AGRI 212 - Environmental Systems Management
PREREQUISITES: AGRI 100 - Introduction to Agriculture
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Principles of using, storing, controlling and disposing of agricultural waste, chemicals, and other hazardous materials, and using and maintaining equipment to maintain human and animal health and environmental quality. Includes basis for and knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements. May include instruction for certification in hazardous materials management or private pesticide applicator licensing.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Describe major components and functions of animal waste facilities.
- Explore the basics of common livestock waste distribution equipment.
- Evaluate agricultural and urban best management practices for water and nutrients that are protective of the environment.
- Explain the background of environmental regulations as they pertain to Indiana livestock codes.
- Recognize the complexity of environmental problems and their solutions.
- Develop the students’ abilities to analyze and design systems for the collection, handling, and utilization of livestock waste.
- Familiarize students with the nature of animal by-products as an alternative energy source.
- Investigate IDEM regulations, permitting of CAFO’s and CFO’s in correlation with Indiana Codes.
- Describe waste management strategies, morality disposal and composting in animal production facilities.
- Explain the concepts of pest management as applied to animal production facilities.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Mass & Energy Balances for Process Systems
- Anaerobic Digesters
- Livestock Feces Analysis
- Land Application of Wastes
- Manure Holding Structures
- Planning Assistance
- Discharging Systems
- Containment Systems
- IDEM Records & Documentation
- Effects of Manure Applications with Soil Sample
- Climate Impact of Application Processes
- Activated Sludge Process
- Water Treatment Processes in Agribusiness
- Composting
- Run Off Entry to Watersheds
- Rendering Plants
- Disposal Pits
- Gaseous Waste Treatment
- Livestock Waste Effects & the Neighborhood
- Ventilation & Energy
- CAFO’s
- Comprehensive Nutrient Plan
- Feeding Strategies to Lower N & P
- Animal Agriculture Effect on Water Quality
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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