AE 121 Agricultural Mechanics (2) GEB F.2.
Identification and use of tools and materials; shop safety; tool sharpening and care; concrete mixes and materials; simple electric wiring; metal work; pipe fitting; basic woodworking; estimating quantities and costs. Students are required to meet safety regulations in laboratory work. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory.
AE 128 Careers in Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering (2)
Introduction to careers associated with Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering, and Agricultural Systems Management. Professional engineering registration process. Engineering problem solution and report format. Design procedures. Engineering fundamentals. Laboratory includes visits to facilities relating to career opportunities. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Majors only, MATH 116 or equivalent, high school drafting or concurrent enrollment in AE 133.
AE 129 Laboratory Skills and Safety (1)
Introduction to fabrication and construction materials used in the field of Agricultural Engineering. Fabrication skills in the development of wood, metal, concrete projects, and creative design. Strength tests of wood, fasteners, concrete, and student design projects. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: AE and ASM majors only, MATH 116 or equivalent, high school drafting or concurrent enrollment in AE 133.
AE 133 Engineering Design Graphics (3)
Visual communication in engineering design and problem solving. Principles of freehand sketching, engineering graphics, and computer-aided-drafting. Perspective and orthographic sketching, orthographic drawing with instruments and computer, applied descriptive geometry. Not open for credit to students with previous college level drafting course work. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories.
AE 143 Power and Machinery (4)
Performance of tractors and machinery. Evaluation of tillage, planting, and harvesting operations. Analysis and development of optimum mechanical systems. Use of microcomputers for evaluation, analysis, and report presentation. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: AE 128, MATH 116 or equivalent.
AE 151 CAD for Agricultural Engineering (1)
Computer aided drafting on a desktop personal computer using Autocad software. Drawing setup. 2-D projections including automatic dimensioning and hatching. Isometric construction, drawing layers, library symbols. Use of 3-D drawing software. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: AE 133 or equivalent.
AE 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates (2-4)
Individual investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.
AE 226 Introduction to Principles of Bioresource Engineering (4)
Introduction to principles of engineering as applied to biological and agricultural systems as found in industry. Engineering properties of conventional and biological materials. Introduction to basic unit processes in industrial, agricultural, and biological systems. Special requirements of agricultural and biological processes. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: AE 128.
AE 232 Agricultural Structures Planning (4)
Planning of facilities required in production systems. Materials and processes used in construction of agricultural structures. Environmental factors affecting crop storage structures and animal housing. Design of structural environments to meet the needs of commodities, animals, and plants. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: AE 128, AE 133, PHYS 132.
AE 234 Introduction to Mechanical Systems in Agriculture (4)
Introduction to elements used in the mechanical transmission of power and force in agricultural systems. Power transmission using v-belts. roller chain, gear and shaft drives, hydraulic actuators. Linear and nonlinear actuation devices including linkages, cams, and hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: AE 128, AE 129 PHYS 131.
AE 236 Principles of Irrigation (4)
Land grading design, operation, management, and evaluation of irrigation methods. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 141, AE 237, SS 121, a computer programming course.
AE 237 Engineering Surveying I (2)
Use and care of tapes, levels, transits, and electronic distance measuring instruments (EDMI). Keeping field notes, measurements by tape. Differential and profile leveling. Turning angles and determining directions of lines. Map reading. Introduction to global positioning systems (GPS) and photogrammetry. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 119 or an understanding of trigonometric functions.
AE 238 Engineering Surveying II (2)
Traverses by theodolite. Adjustments, coordinates, and area calculations. Earthwork and landgrading. Topographic mapping. Triangulation and trilateration using electronic distance measurement. Horizontal and vertical curve layout. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: AE 237.
AE 240 Agricultural Engineering Laboratory (1)
Individual projects. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.