AGR 315 - Advanced Agricultural Technology and Data Analytics (3)

Prerequisite(s): AGR 215

This course focuses on the use of technology in agribusiness with a specific emphasis on crop and livestock production situations. Computer applications will be covered accessing internet information, telecommunication applications, drones, basic web page design, and other software applications appropriate to agribusiness. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) describe current and emerging technologies employed in agribusiness production, 2) explore how technology is currently employed to gather data, 3) understand how data is converted to information and is utilized in the agribusiness decision making process, and 4) evaluate current topics and trends in the use of 4 technologies and data gathering in agribusiness.