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Associate Degree and Certificate Programs
2015-2016 Catalog
EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN LEVEL II
(MAJOR
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Students successfully completing the outlined course of
study will be able to perform entry-level service and repair of
machine undercarriage, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel fuel
systems. They will be proficient with a variety of precision
measuring devices including micrometers, calipers, pressure
and flow gauges, and digital multimeters. Emphasis will be
placed on diagnostic trouble shooting and computer based
electronic interfacing. Students will also acquire basic skills in
welding and fabrication needed for an entry-level technician.
MAG 30 Equipment Technician: Electrical,
Hydraulic Systems, & Welding ......11
MAG 31 Equipment Technician: Fuel
Systems & Machine
Undercarriage ................................ 8
Total Units 19
MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE
(MAJOR )
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE
The Associate in Science degree in Mechanized Agriculture
is a two-year program of instruction that prepares
equipment technicians for entry level positions and advanced
opportunities. This program combines lecture based classes,
practical hands-on laboratory activities, and a required
work based learning internship during the summer term.
Instruction in career preparation is included in this program.
AG 1 Computer Applications
in Agriculture ................................ 3
MAG 19V Cooperative Work Experience,
Mechanized Agriculture.................. 2
MAG 20 Equipment Technician:
Engines, Service Fundamentals, &
Machine Systems........................... 11
MAG 21 Equipment Technician:
Transmissions, Converters, &
Air Conditioning............................. 8
MAG 30 Equipment Technician: Electrical,
Hydraulic Systems, &
Welding......................................... 11
MAG 31 Equipment Technician: Fuel
Systems & Machine
Undercarriage ................................. 8
PLS 2 Soils ............................................ 3
Total Units 46
Advisors: Deftereos, Dinis, Wenter
MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE
(MAJOR
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
The certificate program for Equipment Technicians provides
intensive, practical, hands-on instruction that can be
completed in one year for entry level positions. This program
included lecture based classes, practical hands-on laboratory
activities, and a required work based learning internship
during the summer term. Instruction in career preparation is
included in this program.
MAG 19V Cooperative Work Experience,
Mechanized Agriculture.................. 2
MAG 20 Equipment Technician: Diesel
Engines, Service Fundamentals, &
Machine Systems........................... 11
MAG 21 Equipment Technician:
Transmissions, Torque Converters, &
Air Conditioning............................. 8
MAG 30 Equipment Technician: Electrical,
Hydraulic Systems, &
Welding......................................... 11
MAG 31 Equipment Technician: Fuel Systems
& Machine Undercarriage............... 8
Total Units 40
Advisors: Deftereos, Dinis, Wenter
Mechanized Agriculture