Precision Agriculture
- Credential:
- Associate of Applied Science
- Locations:
- Springfield - Leffel Lane
- Semester Credit Hours:
- 60
- Total Tuition & Fees:
- $10,219.8
Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Overview
Ready to explore how cutting-edge mapping and sensor technologies are revolutionizing crop production? The precision agriculture program prepares you for modern, technology-driven roles in the agricultural service industry by building skills in soil science, plant pests, precision ag systems, remote sensing, applied GIS, and agricultural data analysis. Through hands-on coursework, drone and sensor technologies, co-op experiences and training in equipment management, you’ll learn to support key industry practices such as pest scouting, site-specific pesticide application, yield mapping and variable-rate irrigation. You’ll be ready for a career with companies using GPS, GIS and other precision tools to enhance agricultural production and management using data-driven decision-making.
Embedded Certificates Included
This program includes embedded certificates that are automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.
Course Requirements
Year One
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 1100 | Ag Survey and Professional Development |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| AGR 1300 | Soil Science |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| AGR 1750 | Precision Agriculture |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| GEO 1000 | Introduction to Cartography with GIS |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 1150 | Plant Science |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| AGR 2080 | Co-op Experience in Precision Agriculture Part I |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| ENG 1111 | English I |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| GST 1300 | Introduction to UAS |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| GST 1500 | Remote Sensing |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| MTH 1200 | Technical Math for Agriculture |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 2009 | Co-op Experience n Precision Agriculture Part II |
Credit Hours: 1
|
Year Two
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 2200 | Crop Production |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| AGR 2601 | Weed Science |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| ENG 2211 | Business Communication | |
| or ENG 2230 | Technical Report Writing |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | Art & Humanities Elective* |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 2602 | Plant Pathology |
Credit Hours: 2.5
|
| AGR 2603 | Plant Insect Pests |
Credit Hours: 2.5
|
| AGR 2751 | Advanced Precision Agriculture |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| AGR 2800 | Equipment Management, Maintenance & Repair |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| AGR 2850 | Agricultural Capstone Seminar |
Credit Hours: 3
|
Footnotes
* At least one must be a global awareness (GA). Select from arts/humanities courses identified in the Catalog as General Education for technical programs.
A complete listing of humanities and social science electives is available in the College Catalog.
Related Paths
Agriculture
- Agricultural Business - Associate of Applied Business
- Agricultural Business, Engineering Technology - Associate of Applied Business
- Agriculture, General Transfer - Associate of Applied Business
- Horticulture Industry - Associate of Applied Science
- Precision Agriculture - Associate of Applied Science
- Precision Agriculture – Certificate
- Precision Agriculture Technician - Associate of Applied Science
- Weed and Plant Pest Management - Certificate
Embedded Certificates Included
This program includes embedded certificates that are automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.
Questions? Contact Us!
Avery Davison
Assistant Professor, Agriculture937-328-3860