AGR1200 GPS & GIS
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students of any major, high school, freshman or sophomore.
Catalog Description:
AGR1200 - GPS and GIS (3 hrs.)
This course approaches the education of students in the application, function and proper handling of GIS (Geographic Information System), GPS (Global Positioning System) and the use of satellites in the management of a precision farming operation.
Course Classification:
Lecture
Prerequisites:
None
Controlling Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to give agriculture students an understanding of the concept and importance of the technology used in today’s agriculture.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe GIS and its application.
- Describe GPS and its application.
- Interpret and explain basic theory and concepts used in positioning and information systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the interrelationships of electronic devises to provide needed information.
- Describe and apply basic electronic principles that allow the systems to work together.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
Outcomes: Students will describe and discuss basic principles of a GIS and how it is used for crop management and precision agriculture.
- Identify and explain the basic concepts of GIS.
- Recognize and interpret the basic theories of its workings.
- Identify and explain operations using GIS and its benefit.
- Demonstrate the use of software and hardware in the field.
- Discuss the applications and usage of GIS in precision agriculture.
UNIT 2: GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS
Outcomes: Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of how a GPS system is used in production.
- Identify and explain the basic concepts of GPS.
- Explain and discuss the basic GPS function and its use in precision agriculture.
- Recognize and interpret the basic theories of its workings.
- Identify and explain operations using GPS and its benefit.
- Demonstrate the use of software and hardware in the field.
- Discuss the applications and usage of GPS in precision agriculture.
UNIT 3: REMOTE SENSING
Outcomes: Students will be able to interpret, discuss and apply remote sensing to crop management involving precision systems.
- Explain remote sensing and its use in agriculture.
- Describe precision mapping, land use, soil mapping and their relation.
- Discuss map projections and coordinating systems.
- Explain inputs based on real-time data.
- Demonstrate decision making skills using data information.
UNIT 4: SATELITE
Outcomes: Students should demonstrate knowledge of satellite usage and concepts as it relates in all phases of the industry.
- Identify and explain the need of satellites and usage.
- Demonstrate the ability to link hardware in order to utilize satellites.
- Describe the relationship of precision equipment and the use of satellites.
- Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot difficult situations.
UNIT 5: OPERATION PHASE MANAGEMENT
Outcomes: Students will be able to apply systems to the management phase of operations.
- Define and identify the difference in system types and usage.
- Identify and explain each system and their use in the overall management of the operation.
- Explain the data received from each system.
- Interpret each type of data.
- Describe and meld informational data from each system to make decisions on farm management.
Projects Required:
Varies, refer to syllabus.
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy.
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
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