HORT 475 - CEA Engineering and Technology Systems

Credits 3

This course offers a foundational overview of engineering and technological systems used in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Emphasis is placed on the principles and applications of indoor and greenhouse crop production. Students will examine core components of environmental control, including fertigation, lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and dehumidification. The course highlights the integration of these systems to create optimized growing conditions for sustainable and efficient plant production.

Note
Course is taught by University of Missouri – Kansas City and offered to K-State students through IDEA. Course modality is online/virtual for 15 weeks with three 50-min lectures per week. For tuition information, see https://www.idea.edu/students/cost

Repeat for Credit
N

Requisites
Prerequisite: HORT 425 or HORT 570

Typically Offered
Fall or Spring

Kansas State University

Course Catalog

HORT 475 - CEA Engineering and Technology Systems