AG368: Agricultural Mechanics and Lab Management

Class Program
Credits 2
Fee
20.00

This course is designed to teach students information on the principals and techniques for planning, organizing and supervising instructional activities in agricultural mechanization. Topics include laboratory safety, inventory control, equipment selection, skill/curriculum development, and assessment methods. Additional focus will be on developing skills related to mechanized agricultural systems and developing competencies regarding agricultural science expectations. 

A systems approach to animal and crop production. Focuses on activities, which occur in the production cycle during the fall of the year. Topics include silage production, poultry production, sheep breeding, equipment maintenance, corn and soybean harvesting, and fall tillage techniques. Emphasis is given to appropriate stewardship of natural resources.
Prerequisites