BRAE-BIORESOURCE and AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING -- 1999-2000 Catalog
Bioresource & Agricultural Engineering Department

BRAE 121 Agricultural Mechanics (2) GE F2
(formerly AE 121)

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.

BRAE 124 Small Engines (2)
(formerly AG 124)

Operating principles of the small internal combustion engine. Maintenance and trouble-shooting applications of small power units to all types of engine applications. Repair procedures related to economic justifications. 1 lecture, 1 activity.

BRAE 128 Careers in Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering (2) (formerly AE 128 )

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.

BRAE 129 Laboratory Skills and Safety (1)
(formerly AE 129)

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: BRAE and ASM majors only.

BRAE 133 Engineering Design Graphics (3)
(formerly AE 133)

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.

BRAE 141 Agricultural Machinery Safety (3)
(formerly ASM 141)

Evaluation of safe tractor and equipment operation. Supervised field operation emphasizing the safe and efficient performance of modern farm and utility-industrial equipment. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory.

BRAE 142 Agricultural Power and Machinery Management (4)
(formerly ASM 142)

Evaluation of agricultural machinery and tractor power performance. Equipment studied includes primary and secondary tillage tools, grain drills, row crop planters, sprayers, grain and forage harvesters, and specialty crop harvesters. Emphasis on management, selection, cost analysis using computers and efficient operation of agricultural machinery. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 116 or equivalent.

BRAE 143 Power and Machinery (4)
(formerly AE 143)

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: BRAE 128, MATH 116 or equivalent.

BRAE 151 CAD for Agricultural Engineering (1)
(formerly AE 151)

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: BRAE 133 or equivalent.

BRAE 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates (2-4)
(formerly AE 200)

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.

BRAE 203 Agricultural Systems Analysis (3)
(formerly ASM 203)

Agricultural Systems Analysis investigates the interrelationships between sub-components in an overall system. Problem solving algorithms, network analysis, project planning techniques, and optimization. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 118 or equivalent.

Application of electricity in Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering, including basic electric circuits. Will include wiring materials, code regulations, electrical measurements, R-L-C circuit fundamentals, system planning, motors, basic electronics, and an introduction to computer usage. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 128, BRAE 129, MATH 142, PHYS 131.

BRAE 226 Introduction to Principles of Bioresource Engineering (4) (formerly AE 226)

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: BRAE 128.

BRAE 231 Agricultural Building Construction (3)
(formerly AG 231)

Development of practical skills in carpentry and light construction. Selection of materials. Agricultural buildings repaired, constructed, or modified during laboratory periods. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BRAE 129 or consent of instructor.

BRAE 232 Agricultural Structures Planning (4)
(formerly AE 232)

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: BRAE 151, BRAE 133, PHYS 132.

BRAE 234 Introduction to Mechanical Systems in Agriculture (4) (formerly AE 234)

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: BRAE 128, BRAE 129, PHYS 131.

BRAE 236 Principles of Irrigation (4)
(formerly AE 236)

Land grading design, operation, management, and evaluation of irrigation methods. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 141, BRAE 237, SS 121, a computer programming course.

BRAE 237 Engineering Surveying I (2)
(formerly AE 237)

Use and care of tapes, levels, theodolites and Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers. Keeping field notes, measurements by tape. Differential leveling. Turning angles and determining directions of lines. GPS measurements. Map reading. Introduction to electronic distance measurement (EDM), photogrammetry, and land modeling. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 119 or an understanding of trigonometric functions.

BRAE 238 Engineering Surveying II (2)
(formerly AE 238)

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: BRAE 237.

Use and care of tapes, levels, theodolites, Global Positioning system (GPS) receivers, Electronic Distance Measurement instruments (EDM) and electronic field books. Traverses, triangulation, trilateration, earthwork and associated calculations. Topographic mapping, photogrammetry, map reading and land descriptions. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: MATH 119 or equivalent.

BRAE 240 Agricultural Engineering Laboratory (1)
(formerly AE 240)

Individual projects. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Use and care of tapes, staff compass, abney levels, theodolites, and GPS receivers. Keeping field notes, measurements by tape. Closed and open traverse by compass and theodolite. Turning angles and determining directions of lines. Map reading and public land description. GPS measurements. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 119.

Selection, application and use of hydraulic components and mechanical power transmission equipment. Use of standardized circuit design procedures using manufacturers specifications and literature and power transmission handbooks. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 121.

BRAE 312 Hydraulics (4)
(formerly AE 312)

Static and dynamic characteristics of liquids, flow in open and closed channels, uniform and nonuniform flow, flow measurement, pumps. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 132, ME 211.

BRAE 321 Agricultural Safety (3)
(formerly AE 321)

Principles of agricultural safety. Accident causation and prevention, hazard identification and abatement, laws and regulations. Machinery, electrical, chemical, livestock, shop and fire safety. Rural crime prevention and safety program development. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

BRAE 324 Principles of Agricultural Electrification (4)
(formerly ASM 324)

Applications of DC/AC electricity in agriculture. National Electric Code regulations. The wiring of agricultural structures and electrical distribution. Series, parallel and series-parallel circuits, R-L-C circuits, electric motors, electronics. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 119 or MATH 120, PHYS 121.

BRAE 325 Agricultural Energy Systems (3)
(formerly ASM 325)

Use of energy systems in modern agriculture with a focus on the economic and moral dilemmas facing our technological society. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 121, BRAE 142.

BRAE 326 Energy Systems for Agriculture (3)
(formerly AE 326)

Theory and application of energy sources and systems. Covering such sources as heat systems, biomass, direct energy conversion, and power application to the soil. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 143, ME 211, ME 302. ME 302 may be taken concurrently.

BRAE 328 Measurements and Computer Interfacing (4)
(formerly AE 328)

Transducers and engineering measurements in agricultural engineering. Covering transducer characteristics, signal processors and controllers, instrumentation techniques, and the use of the computer in the measurement and control of typical engineering problems. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EE 206, EE 256, CSC 101, CSC 234 or CSC 231.

BRAE 331 Irrigation Theory (3)
(formerly AE 331)

Plant-water-soil relations using evapo-transpiration, plant stress, soil moisture deficiency, frequency and depth of irrigation, salinity, infiltration, drainage and climate control. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: BRAE 236, or BRAE 340.

Principles of operation of internal combustion engines. Theory of operation and diagnosis evaluation and repair of small engines, gasoline and diesel engines and economics of operation, use and repair. Power analysis and application. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

BRAE 337 Landscape Irrigation (3)
(formerly AE 337)

Design of landscape irrigation systems including soil factors, hydraulics, site information, selection of system components, back flow prevention, plumbing codes and cost estimating. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: SS 121 or consent of instructor.

BRAE 339 Internship in Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering (1-12) (CR/NC)
(formerly AE 339 & ASM 339))

Selected Agricultural Engineering and Agricultural Systems Management students will spend up to 12 weeks with an approved agricultural firm engaged in production or related business. Time will be spent applying and developing production and managerial skills and abilities. One unit of credit may be allowed for each full week of completed and reported internship. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Consent of internship instructor.

BRAE 340 Irrigation Water Management (4) GE F2
(formerly AE 340)

Soil-plant-water relationships, evapotranspiration rates and irrigation schedules. Water quality, salinity and drainage. Water rights and irrigation institutions. Water measurement. For non-AE majors only. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 118, SS 121, or consent of instructor.

Use of statics and dynamics to make original calculations, plans, sketches, graphics, drawings, schemes and layouts for the fabrication and construction of machines. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 119, BRAE 203, BRAE 301 or concurrent. Junior standing.

Steel fabrication systems and proper safety procedures. Steel fabrication systems to include cutting, sawing, shearing, bending, welding, grinding, cleaning, and painting. Experimental projects to include team design and construction, proper presentation, organization, and evaluation. 3lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 343.

BRAE 345 Aerial Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (3)
(formerly AE 345)

Object recognition, three-dimensional equipment, and interpretation of aerial photographs. Print alignment, stereoscopic viewing, scales, elevation determination, and application. Orthophotos and their relationship to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Application of aerial photos to regional studies. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 119.

BRAE 348 Energy for a Sustainable Society (3)
(formerly AE 348)

Transition from fossil-fuel to renewable energy sources including hydro, biomass, solar, wind, and energy conservation. Environmental, economic, and political consequences of a renewable energy-based sustainable society. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing, GE B1 course.

BRAE 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (2-4)
(formerly AE 400)

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems in agriculture. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

BRAE 402 Agricultural Materials (3)
(formerly ASM 402)

Introduction to the physical aspects and properties of a wide variety of materials encountered in the field of agriculture. Physical interactions between agricultural commodities and the machines used in handling. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 325.

BRAE 403 Agricultural Systems Engineering (4)
(formerly AE 403)

Engineering principles combined with mathematical optimization techniques to evaluate parameters in agricultural production and processing systems. Project planning techniques, linear and nonlinear modeling, response surface methodology. Professional responsibilities in Agricultural Engineering including ethics, patents, copyrights, liability. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ECON 201/211, MATH 242.

BRAE 405 Chemigation (1)
(formerly AE 405)

Fertilizer and chemical injection through irrigation systems. Hardware, fertilizer compounds, and distribution uniformity. Matching chemicals and equipment to specific irrigation methods. Safety. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 236 or BRAE 340.

BRAE 414 Irrigation Engineering (4)
(formerly AE 414)

Design of on-farm irrigation systems; micro, surface, and sprinkler irrigation systems; canals and pumps; economic and strategies of pipe design; pipeline protection. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 331 or BRAE 340; hydraulics.

BRAE 415 Hydrology (3)
(formerly AE 415)

Collection, organization and use of precipitation and runoff data, flood frequency and economics of structures, stream gauging and use of hydrograph, principles of groundwater management and flood routing. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 141 or consent of instructor.

Project management as applied to technological design projects. A team approach is used and students work in parallel with students in BRAE 421 where engineering projects are designed. Specific topics are project planning feasibility studies, cost analysis, marketing and risk analysis. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 203, AGB 301, AGB 310.

Project management as applied to technological design projects. A team approach is used and students work in parallel with students in BRAE 422 where engineering projects are being constructed. Specific topics include project fabrication issues, scheduling, testing, maintenance, and cost analysis. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 418.

BRAE 421 Equipment Engineering (3)
(formerly AE 421)

Design and construction of specialized agricultural components and equipment. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CE 205, ME 212, IME 142.

BRAE 422 Equipment Engineering (4)
(formerly AE 422)

Design and construction of specialized agricultural components and equipment. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BRAE 421.

BRAE 425 Computer Controls for Agriculture (3)
(formerly ASM 425)

Computer activated controls as applied to agricultural machinery, agricultural structures, processing and irrigation industries. Encompassing control logic to evaluate stability behavior of systems of computer interfacing, data input and control output. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 324, CSC 110 or AG 250.

BRAE 427 Agricultural Process Engineering (3)
(formerly AE 427)

Agricultural engineering principles applied to air, water, air-water mixtures, drying, heating, refrigeration, fluid flow, size reduction, fan laws and materials handling. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 312, BRAE 430, ME 302.

BRAE 430 Finite Element Analysis (3)
(formerly AE 430)

Introduction to the theory of finite element analysis and its application to drainage, pipe flow, fruit and vegetable damage predictions, structural strength, heat transfer, and other agricultural engineering applications. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CE 204, MATH 242, ME 302.

BRAE 432 Agricultural Buildings (4)
(formerly ASM 432)

Selection of buildings, storage units, and related equipment for production agriculture. Economics and functionality of various designs and construction materials. Environmental factors affecting crop storage and animal housing. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 121, BRAE 402.

BRAE 433 Agricultural Structures Design (4)
(formerly AE 433)

Structural analysis and design of agricultural service and processing buildings. Emphasis on use of wood, metals, and reinforced concrete in light construction. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 232, CE 205.

BRAE 435 Drainage (3)
(formerly AE 435)

Flow of water in porous media. Intrinsic permeability and hydraulic conductivity. Flow nets, wells and ground water, design of sub-surface drains. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 312, BRAE 331, or BRAE 340 or SS 432 and consent of instructor.

BRAE 437 Conservation Engineering (3)
(formerly AE 437)

Engineering solutions of soil and water conservation problems. Applications of engineering fundamentals of hydraulics, hydrology, and soils used in the design and construction of soil and water conservation structures. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 312, BRAE 415, SS 121, or consent of instructor.

BRAE 438 Drip/Micro Irrigation (4)
(formerly AE 438)

Drip/micro irrigation hardware and management. Emphasizes agricultural drip/micro irrigation with some landscape application. Filtration, emitters, chemical injection, agronomic constraints, and scheduling. Field trip(s) included. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 236 or BRAE 340.

BRAE 440 Agricultural Irrigation Systems (4)
(formerly AE 440)

On-farm irrigation system evaluation and management. Drip, micro-spray, furrow, border strip, sprinkler systems. Irrigation efficiency and uniformity. Pumping costs. For non-AE majors only. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: SS 121 or consent of instructor.

BRAE 446 CAD Software for Land Modeling (2)
(formerly AE 446)

Techniques for preparing data for geographic information systems using TERRAMODEL. Digital data from surveying, orthophotography, and government data sources will be entered, displayed, edited and translated for use in other software packages. Transformation of coordinate systems. Earthwork and hydrologic examples. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 237 or BRAE 247, and GE F1 computer literacy course.

BRAE 448 Bioconversion (3)
(formerly AE 448)

Thermal mechanics and physical techniques for converting biomass into useful energy forms for agriculture and industry. Laboratory exercises include experiments with methane and alcohol production and combustion of agricultural residue. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 117 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

BRAE 452 Legal Aspects/Data Accuracy for GIS (3)
(formerly AE 452)

Research of boundary descriptions, record maps, and existing survey data. Value and implications of the data. Local and state requirements and restrictions on use of data. Procedures for incorporation of data into Arc/Info. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 237.

Selection and organization of senior project. Involves time management, research techniques, budgeting and project presentation. 1 lecture. Prerequisite: ENGL 218, junior standing.

BRAE 461, 462 Senior Project (2) (2)
(formerly AE 461, 462)

Solution of an engineering problem in agriculture. Involves research methodology: problem statement, analysis, synthesis project design, construction (when feasible), and evaluation. Project requires 150 hours with a minimum of faculty supervision. Prerequisite: BRAE 460.

BRAE 463 Undergraduate Seminar (1)
(formerly ASM 463)

Group discussion of current agricultural engineering topics presented by individual members of the class and visitors. Placement opportunities and requirements. 1 seminar.

BRAE 464 Professional Practice (3)
(formerly AE 464)

Contracts, specifications, and legal aspects of agricultural engineering. Safety and human factors. Engineering ethics and professional registration. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

BRAE 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1-3)
(formerly AE 470)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1-3 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

BRAE 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1-3)
(formerly AE 471)

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1-3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

BRAE 481 Advanced Agricultural Mechanics (2)
(formerly AE 481)

Advanced shop skills. Carpentry, electricity, plumbing, surveying, power mechanics, tractor equipment operation and maintenance. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories weekly for five weeks per session-two sessions per quarter. Prerequisite: Agricultural teacher candidates starting/returning from student teaching, senior or graduate standing or consent of instructor.

BRAE 485 Cooperative Education Experience in Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering (6) (CR/NC) (formerly AE 485 & ASM 485)

Part-time work experience with an approved Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering firm engaged in production or related business, industry or governmental agency. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.

BRAE 492 Pumps and Pump Drivers (3)
(formerly AE 492)

Pump characteristics and system head. Net positive suction head. Series and parallel operation. Pump contracts and protection. Selection of pumping systems for different water sources. Design of pump intakes for surface water supplies. Driver selection. Servicing motors and engines. Hand pumps and wind mills. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

BRAE 495 Cooperative Education Experience in Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering (12) (CR/NC) (formerly AE 495 & ASM 495)

Full time work experience with an approved Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering firm engaged in production or related business, industry or governmental agency. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.

BRAE 500 Individual Study (1-3)
(formerly AE 500)

Advanced study planned and completed under the direction of a member of the department faculty. Open only to graduate students who have demonstrated ability to do independent work. Enrollment by petition. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

BRAE 521 Systems Analysis of Agricultural Systems (4)
(formerly AE 521)

Principles and methods of creative problem solving and systems analysis as applied to the design of agricultural systems. Problem solving using the engineering design process to analyze the need, establish boundaries, and generate creative alternative solutions. Examples worked through in feasibility analysis, transportation and network problems, linear programming, project planning, human factors and ergonomics, and system analysis with an emphasis on optimum system operation. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

BRAE 522 Instrumentation Control/Microprocessors (4)
(formerly AE 522)

Engineering input/output instrumentation for sensing and controlling functions through data acquisition, analysis and response to agricultural processing. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BASIC language programming or consent of instructor.

BRAE 529 Small Farm Mechanization (3)
(formerly AE 529)

Principles of farm machinery used for tillage, seeding, weeding, harvesting and transport of agricultural crops. Small-scale equipment, suitable for subsistence farming in developing countries. Small tractors, hand tools, animal power, and fuel from renewable sources. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 143 or equivalent, graduate standing, or consent of instructor.

BRAE 531 Water Wells (3)
(formerly AE 531)

Groundwater resources drilling methods and development of wells. Water well design for pollution prevention. Well rehabilitation. Destruction of abandoned wells. Design of domestic water systems. Water quality standards and water conditioning for different applications. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

BRAE 533 Irrigation Project Design (4)
(formerly AE 533)

Engineering solutions and social aspects of improved water delivery to farms and canal automation. Flow measurement. Water user associations. Unsteady canal and pipeline controls. PID controls and modeling. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 340, hydraulics/fluid mechanics.

BRAE 570 Selected Topics in Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering (1-3)
(formerly AE 570 & ASM 570)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 9 units. 1 to 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

BRAE 571 Selected Advanced Laboratory in Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering (1-3)
(formerly AE 571 & ASM 571)

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1-3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

BRAE 581 Graduate Seminar in Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering (3) (formerly AE 581)

Group study of current problems of the bioresource and agricultural engineering industry; current experimental and research findings as applied to field of bioresource and agricultural engineering. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 9 units. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

BRAE 599 Thesis in Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering (1-9) (formerly AE 599)

Systematic research of a significant problem in bioresource and agricultural engineering. Thesis will include problem identification, significance, methods, data analysis, and conclusion. Students must enroll every quarter in which facilities are used or advisement is received. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.