Electronics Application in Agriculture 3 – 0 – 0 : 3 Credits Prerequsites: None Electronic measurement of engine speed, torque, wheel slip and fuel consumption; Force sensing in upper and lower links of tractors; Microprocesser based engine monitoring system; Controlled environment for crop production, soil conductivity and moisture measurement; Electronic speed counter / monitoring, remote … Read more
Precision Agriculture 3 – 0 – 0 : 3 Credits Prerequsites: None Soil sensors in precision farming; Spectral based sensors; Development of sensors and controls; Image analysis technology; Crop yield monitors; Decision support systems. Remote sensing for precision agriculture; Field plot machines.
Food Handling, Packaging and Storage 3 – 0 – 0 : 3 Credits Prerequsites: None Material Handling: Solids and granular materials handling – elevators, conveyors; Pumps – centrifugal and positive displacement; Liquid filling machines – open vent, closed vent and piston fillers. Packaging Materials: Polymer Films – Physical, chemical and permeability properties, manufacturing methods, testing … Read more