Prescription Mapping in Agriculture Certificate

James Uphaus, PhD, Chair
Phone: (419) 995-8207
Email: uphaus.j@rhodesstate.edu
Office: JJC 179M

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, the student will be able to:

  1. Apply mapping elements and symbols to compose topography data and contour lines building on surveying terminology and fundamentals.
  2. Use maps to measure distance, compute area, analyze spatial patterns to manipulate spatial data from geodatabases to digitize and geocode data.
  3. Transfer data across various GPS systems in agriculture to improve agriculture efficiency through technology applications.
  4. Develop intermediate and mastery skills in flying UAV components while learning FAA regulations in preparation for the FAA part 107 examination.
  5. Explain electric, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment control from precision agriculture equipment and field-based data.
  6. Utilize contemporary agriculture software to develop agronomic and economically sensible prescription mapping plans utilizing data from multiple sources.

Technical Standards
See here for details.