Precision Agriculture Technician
- Credential:
- Associate of Applied Science
- Locations:
- Springfield - Leffel Lane
- Semester Credit Hours:
- 63
- Total Tuition & Fees:
- $10,906.79
Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Overview
Want to become the go-to expert for maintaining and troubleshooting high-tech farm equipment? The precision agriculture technician program prepares you for technical roles in the agricultural service industry, combining essential agronomy knowledge with specialized training in pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems and precision ag technology. Through coursework in soil science, plant pests, applied precision ag systems and equipment troubleshooting, you’ll gain the skills to operate, maintain and repair the machinery and systems that keep modern farms running efficiently. Co-op experiences, advanced precision ag classes and equipment maintenance labs provide real-world practice with GPS-guided machinery, sensors and controllers, equipping you to enter the workforce as a skilled technician in dealerships, service companies and agricultural technology operations.
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
|
| ENG 1111 | English I |
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
|
| INT 1210 | Pneumatics I |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| INT 1220 | Pneumatics II |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| INT 1240 | Hydraulics I |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| INT 1250 | Hydraulics II |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| INT 1310 | AC/DC Electrical Systems |
Credit Hours: 2
|
| ENG 1112 | English II | |
| or ENG 2211 | Business Communication |
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
|
| INT 1230 | Pneumatics Troubleshooting |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| INT 1260 | Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| INT 1320 | Electrical Control Relay |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| INT 1350 | Motor and Motor Controls |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | Arts & Humanities Elective* |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | Social & Behavioral Science 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 social/behavioral sciences or 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