Course Units 

Format

1. Introduction to The Concept of Precision Agriculture 

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2. Geo-Positioning, GPS, DGPS, and Positioning Accuracy

GPS Exercise (PDF)

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3. Precision Guidance

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4. Yield Variability, Yield Monitors and Yield Mapping 

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5. Plant Nutrients, Soil Fertility, and Soil Sampling 

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6. Irrigation Water Management Strategies for Precision Farming

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7. Remote Sensing - Ground Based, Aerial,  Satellite Imagery - Photos  Vs. Orthophotos,  Georeferencing and Photometric Correction 

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8. Sensors for Information Gathering 

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9. Geographic Information Systems, Variability, and Layers

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10.  Crop Growth Models and GIS Based Modeling - Input/Output Relationships

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11. Map Controlled Chemical Application - VRT and VRA 

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12. Data Management & Privacy Rights 

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13. The Economics of Precision Agriculture

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Background Material   

Algebra Review 

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Dimensional Analysis (Unit Factor) 

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Lens Optics 

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