Title: Calculate a bill of materials.
Course: Agricultural Production Technology (18301-I) > Section: Using Mechanics in Agricultural Production

Calculation should include

- selecting a project
- determining all items/materials needed to construct the project
- determining each component needed
  - item or part name
  - number of pieces
  - type of material
  - size of pieces (e.g., dimensions of structural metal and/or lumber)
  - description of parts
  - board-feet calculation
  - unit cost
  - total component cost
- determining total cost of project using the bill of materials.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a bill of materials?
- What factors should be considered when selecting materials, hardware, and supplies?
- How can the cost of a project be determined using a price sheet or current pricing of materials?
- What is the actual cost of the project?