1998-1999 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Agricultural Engineering

AEN 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 CE 151 and GEN 151.

AEN 330. Environmental Management Seminar I

1 cr.

Same as CE 330, E S 330, and GEN 330.

AEN 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.

AEN 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.

AEN 372. Landscape Irrigation Design

3 cr. (2+3P)

Elementary design of trickle and sprinkler systems for landscape applications.

AEN 430. Environmental Management Seminar II

1 cr.

Same as CE 430, E S 430, and GEN 430.

AEN 435. Small Building and Utilities Design

3 cr.

Design of small, single story buildings and service utilities. Prerequisite: CE 301.

AEN 440. Design Applications

3 cr.

Application of engineering course material to agricultural hardware or systems design. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

AEN 459. Design of Water Wells/Pumping Systems

3 cr.

Design of water wells; selection and specification of pumps and power units. Prerequisite: CE 382.

AEN 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: CE 331. Corequisite: CE 382 or consent of instructor.

AEN 476. Conservation Engineering

1 cr. (3P)

Engineering aspects of soil and water conservation. Corequisite: AEN 475.

AEN 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: CE 382 or consent of instructor.

AEN 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: AEN 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.