PLSCS 2940
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Classes
PLSCS 2940
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.
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 Toni DiTommaso, ad97@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.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
Pelzer, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
To enroll, contact Toni DiTommaso (ad97@cornell.edu). The dates and times of the four lecture periods will be determined during the first lab. Most labs will involve working with farm equipment or touring farm environments so students should wear boots or sturdy shoes and casual clothes.
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