2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Agricultural Engineering

A EN 151. Introduction to Agricultural Engineering 3 cr.
Historical development of computers and their effects on society as a whole and engineering in particular. Word processing, spreadsheets, C programming, and other applications on microcomputers. Satisfies General Education Computer Science requirement. Corequisite: MATH 185 or equivalent. Same as C E 151 and G EN 151.

A EN 330. Environmental Management Seminar I 1 cr.
Same as C E 330, E S 330, and G EN 330.

A EN 335. Engineering for Biological Systems 3 cr.
A study of the engineering principles of life support systems for plants and animals. Prerequisites: MATH 192 and M E 240 or M E 346.

A EN 338. Ranch Equipment and Utilities 3 cr.
Engineering factors affecting the selection and operation of ranch equipment. Design of fencing systems, pipelines, and waste handling facilities.

A EN 372. Landscape Irrigation Design 3 cr. (2+3P)
Elementary design of trickle and sprinkler systems for landscape applications.

A EN 430. Environmental Management Seminar II 1 cr.
Same as C E 430, E S 430, and G EN 430.

A EN 435. Small Building and Utilities Design 3 cr.
Design of small, single story buildings and service utilities. Prerequisite: C E 301.

A EN 440. Design Applications 3 cr.
Application of engineering course material to agricultural hardware or systems design. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

A EN 459. Design of Water Wells/Pumping Systems 3 cr.
Design of water wells; selection and specification of pumps and power units. Prerequisite: C E 382.

A EN 475. Soil and Water Conservation 3 cr.
Types and extent of erosion. Design and operation of structural and vegetative systems to control erosion. Elements of hydrology. Prerequisite: C E 331. Corequisite: C E 382 or consent of instructor.

A EN 476. Conservation Engineering 1 cr. (3P)
Engineering aspects of soil and water conservation. Corequisite: A EN 475.

A EN 478. Irrigation and Drainage Engineering 3 cr. (2+3P)
Design and operation of surface and sprinkler irrigation systems; pumping and conveyances; introduction to principles and practices of drainage systems and wells. Prerequisite: C E 382 or consent of instructor.

A EN 479. Irrigation Systems Design and Management 3 cr. (2+3P)
Irrigation scheduling, hydraulic control and operation of irrigation systems, flow regulation and measurement, engineering design of main systems. Prerequisite: A EN 478 or consent of instructor.

A EN 498. Special Topics 1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.