PLSCS 2940

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PLSCS 2940
Introduction to Agricultural Machinery

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

Overview of agricultural machinery used in the production of field crops. Information is presented in a lecture and field laboratory format stressing "hands-on" equipment demonstrations and use, particularly of tractors. Tractor safety is emphasized during the initial three weeks of tractor instruction where the students practice learning to competently drive a tractor. Successful completion provides a broad understanding of agricultural machinery operation and design rationale.

When Offered Fall.

Comments To enroll, contact Bob Schindelbeck, rrs3@cornell.edu.

Outcomes
  • Successful completion provides a broad understanding of agricultural machinery operation and design rationale.
  • As we travel to Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station Farms we will learn the strategic applications of available machinery to the tasks at hand. We also will learn of the current trends in agricultural machinery technology as demonstrated by our host agricultural professionals.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2137 PLSCS 2940   LEC 001

    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • DiTommaso, A

      Schindelbeck, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    To enroll, contact Bob Schindelbeck (rrs3@cornell.edu). The dates and times of the three lecture periods will be determined during the first lab on September 3 (remote). Lab for weeks 2, 3 and 4 are hands-on tractor instruction requiring sturdy shoes and casual clothes. The remaining lab meetings after week 4 will all be remote.

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  •  2138 PLSCS 2940   LAB 401

    • R Love Laboratory 125
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • DiTommaso, A

      Schindelbeck, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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  • 20625 PLSCS 2940   LAB 402

    • R Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • DiTommaso, A

      Schindelbeck, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

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