Weekly outline
General
PRECISION AG HARDWARE
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Welcome to Precision Hardware
This free and open course curriculum was developed by more than 700 U.S. community colleges in partnership with local industries to prepare students for employment as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s $1.9 billion Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant program.Expert-Designed CourseThis course was developed by subject matter experts, in partnership with local industries, to ensure the curriculum is aligned with the skills needed to gain employment. To ensure quality, this course was evaluated by third-party experts.Free and Open MaterialsAs a student, you are free to explore and use these online materials to learn about the subject. As an instructor, you are free to adopt and adapt these online materials in your teaching of the subject. SkillsCommons materials have a Creative Commons license, which means you can download material directly from SkillsCommons to your computer. You are free to share, copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format you choose in accordance with the terms of use.This course is arranged in chronological order. Work from the top to the bottom making sure you open each link and complete all the activities.
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Introductory Materials & Activities
In this course students will explore the different technology tools used in precision agriculture; they will compare different monitors and which monitors are more user friendly; install a monitor in any piece of farm machinery and successfully set up a monitor for use on the job.
This first module will lead students through the basic tools a student will use throughout the course: how to use messaging, upload an assignment, and practice participating in discussion forums.Objectives
After completion of this module students will become familiar with:
- Course structure, calendar, and student expectations
- Communicating with the instructor
- Setting up a Moodle profile
- Accessing the software
- Participating in discussions
- Taking a quiz
Readings and Resources
Assignments
Please complete the activities below. If you have any questions, please message me. Make sure to read the material in "Readings and Resources". Thank You!
Basic Hardware Fundamentals
In this unit we will be learning about precision hardware fundamentals; precision control components. The activities and assignments are designed to expose students to basic precision Ag componentry with an emphasis on providing “hands on” exercises.
Objectives
In this unit students will:
- Identify the primary control systems on an implement that we would hook our display to
- Electric and hydraulic components
- Precision Ag anatomy
- Comparison of a precision ag system to the human body
- Electrical fundamentals and components
- Fuses and multimeters
Readings and Resources
Assignments
Please complete the activities below. If you have any questions, please message me. Make sure to read the material in "Readings and Resources" above. Thank You!
GPS and Auto Steer
In this unit students will learn about GPS and auto steering systems. The activities and assignments are designed to expose students to GPS and auto steer fundamentals/hardware with an emphasis on providing “hands on” exercises.
Objectives
In this unit students will:
- Identify the differences in GPS correction accuracy and how it applies the farm.
- Identify accuracy and repeatability of each type of correction
- Describe the different types of auto steer systems.
- Electric versus hydraulic
- Explain how the systems are used in the field.
- How to use the different types of guidance patterns available
Readings and Resources
Assignments
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- Identify the differences in GPS correction accuracy and how it applies the farm.
Planting
In this unit students will learn about precision hardware on planters and seeders; describe how the different systems on a planter work; identify the differences in manufacturers in the market and explain future trends.
The activities and assignments are designed to expose students to how precision Ag systems integrate on a planter/seeder with an emphasis on providing “hands on” exercises.
Objectives
In this unit students will:
- Identify and describe how precision agriculture has evolved the modern planter.
- Explain what is driving the different planter technology evolving.
- Discuss the technology on the planters by manufacturer.
Readings and Resources
Assignments
Please complete the activities below. If you have any questions, please message me. Make sure to read the material in "Readings and Resources" above. Thank You!
Course Evaluation
SCC evaluates a select group of courses each term, and we need your input. Please go to The Hub website (https://thehub.southeast.edu) and click the button that says [Go to Course Evaluations] to see which course evaluations are available to you. Keep in mind not every course is evaluated and the evaluation period is typically available only during the last two weeks of the term. Your input is anonymous, and your instructor will not be able to see the results until later next quarter after grades are posted. Your thoughtful input is appreciated and will help with quality improvement in our courses at SCC!
Application
In this unit students will learn about precision liquid and granular application.
The activities and assignments are designed to expose students to GPS enabled liquid and granular application with an emphasis on providing “hands on” exercises.
Objectives
In this unit students will:
- Identify the different types of application equipment found in agriculture.
- Describe how these application systems work.
- Explain how precision agriculture system integrates in it.
- Identify the capabilities of the of the precision ag components in application
Readings and Resources
Assignments
Please complete the activities below. If you have any questions, please message me. Make sure to read the material in "Readings and Resources" above. Thank You!
Yield monitoring and mapping
In this unit students will learn about yield monitoring and GPS mapping systems. The activities and assignments are designed to expose students to yield monitor hardware with an emphasis on providing “hands on” exercises.
Objectives
In this unit students will
- Explain the benefits of yield mapping.
- Describe the components of a yield monitor/mapping system.
- Identify the differences in manufacturers.
Readings and Resources
Assignments
Please complete the activities below. If you have any questions, please message me. Make sure to read the material in "Readings and Resources" above. Thank You!