Hydroponics Systems Engineering

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the fundamentals of hydroponics and compare major system types.
• 2 Understand nutrient solution formulation, pH management, and water quality parameters.
• 3 Analyze different growing media and their properties for plant support.
• 4 Apply environmental control principles: temperature, humidity, CO2, and air circulation.
• 5 Design and size a complete hydroponic system for a given crop and scale.
• 6 Evaluate lighting systems: types, spectrum, intensity, and daily light integral.
• 7 Implement integrated pest management strategies in hydroponic environments.
• 8 Automate monitoring and control using sensors, microcontrollers, and IoT platforms.
• 9 Assess commercial viability: costs, yields, market analysis, and scaling strategies.
• 10 Explore advanced topics: vertical farming, aquaponics, and sustainable integration.