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May 25, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PAET 202 - Application Control
PREREQUISITES: PAET 100 - Introduction to Precision Agriculture or Program Advisor Approval.
PROGRAM: Precision Agriculture Equipment Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019
Presents an in-depth survey of the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic control of fertilizer, pesticide and seed application using variable rate technology. The course also includes the use of precision harvesting systems to monitor and record yield data.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate the use and functionality of rate controllers
- Demonstrate the use and functionality of overlap control
- Identify pumps, valves, and solenoids
- Demonstrate competency in sprayer nozzle selection
- Describe the equipment used in precision planting systems
- Describe the equipment used in precision harvesting systems
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- planting drive systems
- pneumatic overlap components
- electrical overlap components
- hydraulic drive motors
- pumps and valves
- solenoids
- flow and speed sensors
- air delivery systems
- spreader/spinner
- rate controllers
- yield monitors
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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