Students will learn the basics of precision agriculture and discover how variable rate mapping, artificial intelligence and digital imagery help guide farm management decisions to improve the sustainability, efficiency and productivity of agricultural operations.
Note: Due to the seasonal nature of Precision Agriculture 30L, registration is only available for Semester 2.
Prerequisite
None
Delivered
Online Asynchronous
Credits
Elective 30
In Precision Agriculture 30L students will engage in 50 hours of online theory to expand their understanding of global positioning systems, sensing technology, and data management and then take that knowledge to the field with hands-on learning at a 50-hour work placement at a local agriculture dealership. Explore a career in this growing field!
Sask DLC coordinates the work placement on behalf of the student and will conduct the site safety and student monitoring visits.
All students, parents and mentors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with our work placement information.
Unit 1: Introduction to Precision Agriculture
Unit 2: Positioning systems
Unit 3: Automation
Unit 4: Sensing technology
Unit 5: Yield monitoring and variability
Unit 6: Data management
Unit 7: Economic and environmental implications
Work placement
No Proctored Exams
Students are responsible for any workplace attire/materials (i.e. steel-toed work boots, coveralls).
Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 courses to Saskatchewan students who choose to study online. We empower students and families to choose the learning environment that works best for them, while supporting their graduation plan.
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