ABE 4320: Controlled Environment Agriculture Systems Design
Course Description
Introduces the engineering design of controlled-environment agriculture systems, including glazing materials selection, fan-sizing for mechanical ventilation, lighting distribution, cooling system design with fan-and-pad evaporative cooling, and heating system design with hot water floor heating.
Reviews
This course exceeded my expectations. The professor really knows the material and makes complex topics accessible.
Pros: Engaging lectures, helpful office hours, fair grading
Cons: Sometimes moves a bit fast
Tips: Start assignments early and attend every lecture.
Really enjoyed this class. The professor makes the material come alive.
Pros: Passionate instructor, interesting topics
Cons: Heavy reading load
Tips: Keep up with readings - they're actually useful.
Decent course. Not amazing but not bad either. Gets the job done.
Pros: Straightforward grading
Cons: Lectures can be dry
Tips: The textbook helps more than the slides.
Really enjoyed this class. The professor makes the material come alive.
Pros: Passionate instructor, interesting topics
Cons: Heavy reading load
Tips: Keep up with readings - they're actually useful.