Agricultural Mechanics, A.O.S.
Major Code: 0527The A.O.S. program is a two-year program consisting almost entirely of courses in mechanics and agriculture. There is no requirement for courses in liberal arts and general studies. The curriculum is best suited to students who intend to find immediate employment in their field or return to the home farm. The student may choose options (15 credits) in agricultural business, dairy equipment technology, small power equipment, auto mechanics, animal science, agronomy, or horticulture. Students who intend to continue their education would be better prepared by following the A.A.S. degree program in agricultural engineering, which includes the liberal arts and sciences required to transfer to a bachelor degree program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical function of the compression-ignition engines and modern agricultural equipment
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of electrical systems and electronic controls used for diesel- powered equipment and modern agricultural equipment
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of hydraulic systems, components and control systems used for transmitting hydraulic power in diesel-powered equipment and modern agricultural equipment
- Develop the ability to accurately and efficiently diagnose and repair failures in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems in diesel-powered equipment and modern agriculture equipment.
Curriculum Requirements
A minimum of 62 credits is required for degree completion.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGEN 100 | Equipment Care & Maintenance | 3 |
| AGEN 105 | Principles of Farm Machinery | 2 |
| DTEC 125 | Diesel Electrical Systems | 4 |
| DTEC 225 | Diesel Electronics | 4 |
| AUTO 102 | Metals | 3 |
| AGEN 115 | Ag Engr Industry Overview | 1 |
| AGEN 210 | Advanced Small Power Equipment | 3 |
| AGEN 220 | Main,Rep, Perf Tune Artic Cat | 4 |
| AGEN 161 | Basic Hydraulics | 3 |
| AGEN 261 | Advanced Hydraulics | 4 |
| AGEN 270 | Tractor Overhaul and Repair | 4-5 |
| or AGEN 300 | Intern Agricultural Engineerng | |
| AUTO 260 | Auto Air Cond & Refrg Recovery | 1 |
| AGSC 132 | Introduction to Precision Farming | 2 |
| OFFT 110 | Introduction to MS Excel | 1 |
| RENG 102 | Renewable Energy Resources | 3 |
| AGEN 131 | Fundamentals of Hydraulics | 3 |
| DTEC 150 | Diesel Systems | 3 |
| or AUTO 103 | Internal Combustion Engines I | |
| Additional General Electives as Advised | 3 | |
| Field Elective Options or Electives as Advised | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 61-62 | |
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Options for General Electives
Three credits required from the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGEN 135 | Construction Surveying | 3 |
| or NATR 142 | Plane Surveying I | |
| RESC 130 | Light Framing | 3 |
| AGEN 120 | Water Supply & Sanitation | 2 |
| DTEC 350 | Advanced Diesel Fuel Systems | 3 |
| ACCT Accounting Elective as advised | 3 | |
| AUTO 109 | Chassis Analysis I | 4 |
| DTEC 105 | Diesel Powertrains I | 4 |
| DTEC 325 | Electrical Power Generation | 3 |
| DTEC 290 | Diesel Equip Tech Internship 1 | 1 |
| DTEC 295 | Diesel Eqip Tech Internship 3 | 1 |
Option Field of Study Electives
If pursuing an option students must choose a minimum of 10 credits within one of the following option categories. If no option is chosen students must take 10 credits from any of the classes listed below:
Agricultural Business Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT Accounting Elective as advised | 3 | |
| AGBS 100 | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AGBS 240 | Farm Management and Finance | 4 |
| AGBS 200 | Marketing Agricultural Prodcts | 3 |
Agricultural Science (Agronomy) Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 110 | Soil Science | 3 |
| AGRO 210 | Field Crops | 3 |
| AGRO 215 | Soil Fertility & Fertilizers | 3 |
| AGRO 110 | Soil Science | 3 |
| AGRO 310 | Pasture Mgt and Forages Prod | 3 |
Animal Science Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANSC 100 | Animal Science and Industry | 3 |
| DANS 100 | Dairy Nutrition | 3 |
| DANS 160 | Introduction to Dairy Science | 3 |
| DANS 210 | Dairy Health | 3 |
| DANS 220 | Dairy Herd Management | 3 |
| DANS 110 | Breeding Dairy Cattle | 3 |
| DANS 225 | Dairy Production & Management | 3 |
Automotive Mechanics Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO 104 | Basic Auto Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUTO 109 | Chassis Analysis I | 4 |
| AUTO 202 | Autobody Fundamentals | 3 |
| AUTO 103 | Internal Combustion Engines I | 3 |
| AUTO 171 | Automotive Drivetrains | 3 |
Dairy Equipment Technology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANS 160 | Introduction to Dairy Science | 3 |
| BSAD 209 | Professional Sales | 3 |
| DANS 225 | Dairy Production & Management | 3 |
| ELEC 290 | Digtl Circuits &Microprocessrs | 3 |
Horticulture
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HORT 101 | Plant Materials | 3 |
| HORT 103 | Landscape Planning & Design I | 3 |
| HORT 105 | Landscape Planning & Design II | 3 |
| HORT 109 | Landscape & Turf Management | 3 |
| HORT 206 | Sustainable Landscapes | 3 |
| HORT 210 | Horticultural Practices II | 2 |
Small Power Equipment
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO 104 | Basic Auto Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AUTO 260 | Auto Air Cond & Refrg Recovery | 1 |
| AGEN 110 | Small Power Equipment | 2 |
| ACCT Accounting Elective as advised | 3 | |
Sample Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AGEN 100 | Equipment Care & Maintenance | 3 |
| AGEN 105 | Principles of Farm Machinery | 2 |
| AGEN 131 | Fundamentals of Hydraulics | 3 |
| AGEN 115 | Ag Engr Industry Overview | 1 |
| AGSC 132 | Introduction to Precision Farming | 2 |
| DTEC 125 | Diesel Electrical Systems | 4 |
| RENG 102 | Renewable Energy Resources | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| AGEN 161 | Basic Hydraulics | 3 |
| AGEN 210 | Advanced Small Power Equipment | 3 |
| DTEC 225 | Diesel Electronics | 4 |
| AUTO 102 | Metals | 3 |
| MAGN 101 | Elementary Algebra | 3 |
| Major Elective as Advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AGEN 261 | Advanced Hydraulics | 4 |
| DTEC 150 or AUTO 103 |
Diesel Systems or Internal Combustion Engines I |
3 |
| OFFT 110 | Introduction to MS Excel | 1 |
| Electives in Option Field as Advised | 4 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| AGEN 270 or AGEN 300 |
Tractor Overhaul and Repair or Intern Agricultural Engineerng |
4-5 |
| AGEN 220 | Main,Rep, Perf Tune Artic Cat | 4 |
| Electives in Option Field as Advised | 6 | |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Total Credits | 63-64 | |