Precision Ag Technology, A.A.S.

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Program Code: B.ABT.AAS

Graduation requirement: 60 credit hours

The Precision Ag Technology Program prepares students for positions that require the use of current technology in agriculture such as global navigation satellite systems, geographic information systems, precision software programs, precision hardware/equipment, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Students are prepared for positions with soil testing companies, crop consulting firms, fertilizer and chemical suppliers, and agriculture equipment dealers.

Program Notes

Select a math course with advice from an agriculture faculty advisor.

Graduation Requirements

Program Courses (43 credit hours)

AGB 102 - Introduction to Agricultural Economics 4 credit hours
AGB 103 - Introduction to Crop Science 4 credit hours
AGB 105 - Agricultural Applications of the Computer 3 credit hours
AGB 135 - Agricultural Business Management 4 credit hours
AGB 155 - Agricultural Salesmanship 3 credit hours
AGB 191 - Agri-Business Work Exploration 2 credit hours
AGB 200 - Introduction to Soil Science 4 credit hours
AGB 211 - Plant Pest Identification and Control 3 credit hours
AGB 213 - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers 3 credit hours
AGB 214 - Precision Farming Technology 3 credit hours
AGB 215 - Applications of GIS in Agriculture 3 credit hours
AGB 219 - Precision Hardware Systems 2 credit hours
AGB 232 - Agricultural Business and Farm Management 4 credit hours
AGB 290 - Agri-Business Seminar 1 credit hour

Program Electives (2 credit hours)

Choose one or more courses to complete the minimum 60 credit hours required for the program.

AGB 106 - International Agricultural Field Experience 3 credit hours
AGB 110 - Introduction to Precision Agriculture 1 credit hour
AGB 201 - Introduction to Agricultural Mechanization 3 credit hours
AGB 212 - Weed Identification and Control 2 credit hours (offered during summer term only)
AVI 111 - Commercial Drone Ground School 3 credit hours
GIS 115 - Remote Sensing Applications 3 credit hours

General Education Courses (15 credit hours)

Communications electives - 6 credit hours

Complete one course from each group:

Group one
ENG 101 - Composition I 3 credit hours
ENG 111 - Workplace Writing 3 credit hours
Group two
ENG 102 - Composition II 3 credit hours
COM 103 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3 credit hours
COM 120 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit hours
COM 140 - Voice and Diction 3 credit hours
COM 200 - Leadership and Small Group Communication 3 credit hours
COM 205 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours

Suggested Full-time Sequence

4th Semester (Spring)

AGB 213 - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers 3 credit hours
Program elective
General Education elective
General Education elective

Title

Precision Ag Technology, A.A.S.

Program Notes

Graduation Requirements

Program Courses (43 credit hours)

Program Electives (2 credit hours)

General Education Courses (15 credit hours)

Communications electives - 6 credit hours

Suggested Full-time Sequence

1st Semester (Fall)

2nd Semester (Spring)

Summer

3rd Semester (Fall)

4th Semester (Spring)