Mechanized Irrigation Technician Certificate
This program prepares students to become mechanized irrigation technicians, preparing them with basic concepts and skills of agricultural equipment technology, electrical technology, welding, as well as specialized knowledge and skills in mechanized irrigation systems. Students will receive a work-based learning experience via a co-op/field experience with a local irrigation dealership placement.
Program Outcomes
- Think critically.
- Communicate efficiently.
- Exhibit information competency.
- Recognize diverse perspectives.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | 30.00 | |
| HYDRAULIC THEORY & OPERATION | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINES | ||
| DIESEL TECH FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 | ||
| MECHANIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING 1 | ||
| BASIC ELECTRICITY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO AC/DC CIRCUITS | ||
| INTRO TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE | ||
| APPLIED WELDING FOR SKILLED TRADES | ||
| Total Credits | 30.00 | |
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Billing for Field Experience (Co-Op) courses is on the basis of credits, not contact hours.
Tuition is calculated by contact hours per semester.
Note: No courses below 100 level will be accepted toward this certificate.
Current/Updated: 07/01/2023
| Fall 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AGT-101 | HYDRAULIC THEORY & OPERATION | 2.00 |
| AGT-103 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINES | 3.00 |
| ELEC-110 | BASIC ELECTRICITY | 4.00 |
| ELEC-119 | INTRO TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE | 4.00 |
| Credits | 13.00 | |
| Winter 1 | ||
| AGT-250 | MECHANIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS | 4.00 |
| COM-150 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3.00 |
| ELEC-111 | INTRODUCTION TO AC/DC CIRCUITS | 4.00 |
| WELD-190 | APPLIED WELDING FOR SKILLED TRADES | 4.00 |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| AGT-220 | DIESEL TECH FIELD EXPERIENCE | 2.00 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 30.00 | |