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This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of precision agriculture. Specifically covering Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, data analysis, mapping, and variable rate agriculture...

This course covers the classification, identification and control of weeds that economically affect agriculture in the Columbia Basin and surrounding areas.

This course is an overview of safety in the agricultural industry by identifying safety hazards, applying procedures, analyzing safety rules and regulations. Emphasis will be placed on the relation to agricultural operations, technological changes...

In this course, students will study the management principles for profitable farming operations, ranches, and other agribusiness firms. Topics include economic concept application and analysis, record keeping, creating and evaluating financial...

In this course, students will learn ecologically based pest management strategies for controlling weeds, insects, pathogens, nematodes, and vertebrate pests as well as how to set up sampling and monitoring programs in the field. The course will cover...

This course introduces principles of plant science as it relates to the production and management of crops. Topics will include plant classification, form and function, growth, processes, genetics, and reproduction. Course concepts will be applied...

This course is an introduction to basic concepts of soil science, plant nutrition, and water management. Topics include soil formation and development, soil structure and composition, physical properties of soils, soil minerals, soil chemistry, soil...

This course takes an in depth look at the science and processes of crop production. Students will build on their knowledge of plant and soils sciences and apply it to crop production from the beginning stages of soil and seed to the final harvested...

This course will provide students the opportunity to study the marketing system for agricultural commodities. Students learn to analyze topics related to market structure, supply, demand, price, price analysis, trade, spatial relationships, market...

Students will study the challenges and importance of sustainable and safe food production. Topics include history of agriculture, geography of hunger, the sustainability concept, agricultural systems, agroecology, biotechnology, and food safety.