New Graduate Course: LAAS 5416 Precision Agriculture & Nutrient Management
August 2019
The University of Minnesota’s Department of Soil, Water, and Climate is excited to announce a new graduate course, LAAS 5416: Precision Agriculture & Nutrient Management, for Fall 2019. This course, led by Dr. Yuxin Miao, Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture & Nutrient Management and Associate Director of the Precision Agriculture Center, offers an innovative and comprehensive approach to the emerging field of precision agriculture.
Course Content and Highlights
The course explores the development and application of precision agriculture (PA) and nutrient management. Students will gain insight into cutting-edge topics, including:
- Soil spatial variability and analysis
- Yield data analysis
- Proximal and remote sensing technologies
- Management zone delineation and application
- Crop growth modeling
- Integrated precision crop management
- Challenges and future directions in precision agriculture
This graduate-level course blends lectures with hands-on experiences, providing a dynamic and practical learning environment to prepare students for the future of sustainable agriculture.
Schedule and Registration Details
- Term: Fall 2019
- Credits: 3
- Lecture: Soil 415, Thursdays, 3:05–4:35 PM
- Discussion & Lab: Soil 415, Thursdays, 4:45–5:45 PM
Instructor Information
The course will be taught by Dr. Yuxin Miao, a leading expert in precision agriculture. Dr. Miao’s work integrates advanced technologies to address the challenges of modern agriculture. He can be reached via email at [email protected].
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise in precision agriculture. Sign up now for this groundbreaking course!
