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 |
