ag eng. orientation midterm

1. What is the overall purpose, course code, and credit requirement for the introductory course

The course is AGEN 1101: Orientation to Agricultural Engineering, which covers foundational concepts, degree requirements, ethics, and career planning.

2. How are student grades evaluated and calculated in AGEN 1101

Grades are determined by a Final Exam (30%), Midterm Exam (20%), Homework (20%), Quizzes (20%), and Attendance (10%).

3. What strict submission rule applies to homework assignments in the course

Late and incomplete homework assignments are strictly not accepted.

4. What standard grading scale is applied to final percentage scores

The grading scale is A (90–100%), B (80–89%), C (70–79%), D (60–69%), and F (Below 60%).

5. What professional non-technical topics are emphasized in AGEN 1101 coursework

The course emphasizes professional communication standards, career goals, curriculum planning, and engineering ethics.

6. How many total credit hours and semesters are required to complete the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering degree at UAPB

The program requires 120 credit hours structured across 8 semesters.

7. What overarching degree requirement applies specifically to USDA 1890 National Scholars enrolled in the program

Scholars must pursue and complete the specific bachelor's degree requirements for their agreed-upon discipline.

8. What internship requirements must all Agricultural Engineering students complete across any track

All students must complete 10 total credit hours across AGEN 3505 (Agricultural Engineering Internship I) and AGEN 4505 (Agricultural Engineering Internship II).

9. What is the scope and focus of the Power & Machinery track

The track focuses on the design, operation, and maintenance of agricultural field machinery, hydraulic/electric power systems, structures, and tractors.

10. What track-specific core courses are required for the Power & Machinery track

The core courses are AGEN 4340 (Design of Agricultural Field Machinery) and AGEN 4310 (Agricultural Hydraulic Power).

11. What elective options exist within the Power & Machinery track

Electives include AGEN 3322 (Agricultural Electric Power), AGEN 3385 (Agricultural Tractor Power), AGEN 4315 (Agricultural HVAC/Environmental Systems), TECH 4372 (Fluid Power Systems), AGEN 4325 (Design of Agricultural Structures), and AGEN 3335 (Surveying and Site Preparation).

12. What focus defines the Agricultural Production Systems track

This track focuses on plant and animal production environments, structural design, environmental control, air quality, food processing, and commodity management.

13. What track-specific core courses are required for the Agricultural Production Systems track

The core courses are AGEN 4340 (Design of Agricultural Field Machinery) and AGEN 4325 (Design of Agricultural Structures).

14. What elective options exist within the Agricultural Production Systems track

Electives include AGEN 3355 (Aquaculture Engineering), AGEN 3365 (Food Process Engineering), AGRI 3326 (Science of Crop Production), AGRI 4352 (Agricultural Policy), AGRI 4321 (Quality Assurance of Meat & Grain Products), AGRI 3341 (Livestock Production), and AGRI 4386 (GIS & Watershed Management).

15. What focus defines the Soil and Water Systems track

This track focuses on surface and groundwater flow, soil and water resource conservation, irrigation and drainage system design, hydrologic modeling, and environmental quality.

16. What track-specific core courses are required for the Soil and Water Systems track

The core courses are AGEN 3375 (Soil and Water Resource Engineering) and AGEN 3328 (Irrigation and Drainage Systems).

17. What elective options exist within the Soil and Water Systems track

Electives include AGEN 4325 (Design of Agricultural Structures), AGEN 4310 (Agricultural Hydraulic Power), AGEN 3395 (Soil Mechanics), AGRI 4386 (GIS & Watershed Management), AGRI 3334 (Soil Physics), and AGRI 3324 (Soil and Water Management).

18. What course covers the engineering design and operational mechanisms of field machinery equipment

AGEN 4340 (Design of Agricultural Field Machinery) covers the functional design, operation, and maintenance of field equipment.

19. What course covers fluid power systems and hydraulic machinery applications in agriculture

AGEN 4310(Agricultural Hydraulic Power) andTECH 4372` (Fluid Power Systems) cover hydraulic machinery, power delivery, and fluid circuits.

20. What course covers mechanical power generation, traction systems, and engine performance for agricultural tractors

AGEN 3385 (Agricultural Tractor Power) covers tractor systems, engine dynamics, and power takeoff operations.

21. What course addresses electrical systems, power distribution, and automated controls used in modern agricultural machinery and facilities

AGEN 3322 (Agricultural Electric Power) covers electrical circuitry, electric power delivery, and machine power applications.

22. What course addresses environmental control machinery, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for agricultural structures

AGEN 4315 (Agricultural HVAC/Environmental Systems) focuses on climate control systems and ventilation machinery for agricultural production facilities.

23. What course covers structural machinery and layout mechanics for farm facilities and sites

AGEN 4325(Design of Agricultural Structures) andAGEN 3335` (Surveying and Site Preparation) cover structural engineering, site layout, and facility design.

24. What course focuses on engineering machinery and systems used in aquaculture and fish production systems

AGEN 3355 (Aquaculture Engineering) covers equipment and engineered systems for aquaculture environments.

25. What course covers processing equipment, thermal processing systems, and machinery for agricultural food production

AGEN 3365` (Food Process Engineering) covers food handling machinery, unit operations, and processing systems.

26. What course covers mechanical layout, engineering equipment, and design for crop irrigation and drainage systems

AGEN 3328` (Irrigation and Drainage Systems) covers irrigation machinery, pump networks, and drainage infrastructure.

27. Which software program is studied for numerical groundwater flow modeling

MODFLOW is used for groundwater simulation and modeling.

28. Which modeling tools are studied for surface water, watershed, and river flow analysis

SWAT, HEC-RAS, and MIKE11 are used for surface water hydrologic and river flow modeling.

29. Which modeling software systems are utilized for simulating crop yields, soil conditions, and irrigation scheduling

AquaCrop, APEX, and DSSAT are used for crop growth modeling and irrigation design analysis.