MFGT 114 - Advanced Agricultural Process Automation

    Recent Professors
    R. Chapman
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    15–24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MFGT113 with a grade of "C" or better.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MFGT 114
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    The fourth course in the agricultural mechatronics sequence for indoor processing of value-added agricultural products. Students will use engineering design method and apply advanced troubleshooting techniques on automated processing equipment. Topics include emergency systems, control loops, data networks, programmable logic controllers (PLC), control systems, and troubleshooting of fluid power, electrical, process control , and programming systems. Work appropriate clothing is required for this course including (but not limited to) long pants that cover the wearer to the ankle and closed-toe shoes.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 4:20pm–5:10pm, Mon Wed 4:20pm–5:25pm, Mon Wed 5:10pm–7:25pm, Mon Wed 5:25pm–8:40pm