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 BRAE Department
California Polytechnic State University

 
 
 

 

   

Faculty and Staff

Mark ZhonsMark A. Zohns

Doc. Engr., PE, C.F.P.E. (Fluid Power)
University of California - Davis
Registered Mechanical Engineer in CA

Building: 08
Room Number: 103
Telephone: 805.756.2370
Email: mzohns@calpoly.edu

 

Dr. Zohns is a Cal Poly alumnus, a California-registered mechanical engineer, and registered fluid power engineer. He teaches Agricultural Mechanics, Computer-Aided Design for Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Systems Engineering, and Equipment Engineering. Current research activities include principal investigator for "Controlled Traffic Farming System," funded by the Southern California Gas Co., and Pacific Gas and Electric. He has advised a number of design class projects, ranging from an apple cider press to a poultry feather-plucking machine.

Specialties

Computer Aided Design / Drafting
Hydraulic Systems
Machine Design
Power Transmission Systems
Mechanical and Engineering Systems Design

BRAE 128 – Careers in BRAE
BRAE 129 – Laboratory Skills/Safety
BRAE 151 – Computer Aided Design - AutoCAD
BRAE 234 – Hydraulic and Mechanical Systems
BRAE 421 – Equipment Engineering I
BRAE 422 – Equipment Engineering II
BRAE 471 – 3D Solid Modeling Software (SolidWorks)

Additional Activities

Agricultural Engineering Society Advisor (17 years)
Tractor Pull Co-Advisor

 


 BRAE Department, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407  phone: 805.756.2378  fax: 805.756.2626            
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