Associate of Science in Agriculture Technology (AS)
This degree allows students to choose their path for entry-level employment in the field of Agriculture Technology or Agriculture Irrigation through the study of agriculture equipment maintenance and repair, basic equipment construction and fabrication or through the study of irrigation systems, pumps, wells, valves, and system automation. Students will acquire skills in uses of tools and equipment necessary for modern farming operations.
Program Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate safe habits in the workplace.
- Students will demonstrate the necessary technical skills as accepted by the industry.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment in the following fields: general agriculture, sales and service of agriculture equipment, equipment manufacturing, agriculture mechanics, agriculture irrigation technician.
Note
This degree is not designed for transfer; however, the courses included in this degree may be transferable and apply to other degrees designed for transfer.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
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GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS | 25 | |
College of the Sequoias' Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE) | ||
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 9 | |
AGTC 106 | Agriculture Welding | 3 |
PLSI 108 | Ag Water Management | 3 |
WEXP 193F | Agriculture Work Experience – First Semester | 3 |
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RESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 21 | |
Select 21 units from the following courses: | ||
AG 001 | AG, Society, & the Environment | 3 |
AG 107 | Agriculture Education Orientation | 3 |
AG 110 | Ag Leadership | 3 |
AGTC 103 | Farm Power | 3 |
AGTC 201 | Small Engines | 3 |
AGTC 210 | Agriculture Project Construction | 3 |
or AGTC 202 | Farm Equipment Construction | |
AGTC 219 | Irrigation System Design | 3 |
AGTC 220 | Irrigation Pumps | 3 |
AGTC 222 | Ag Irrigation Systems | 3 |
AGTC 225 | Compact Diesel Engines | 3 |
AGMT 108 | Ag Business Computer Applications | 3 |
AGMT 201 | Introduction to Food Safety Management | 3 |
ASCI 202 | Applied Food Safety Management | 3 |
ESCI 055 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
DRFT 114 | Introduction to CAD | 4 |
DRFT 115 | Advanced CAD | 4 |
PLSI 118 | Advanced Irrigation | 3 |
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ELECTIVES | 5 | |
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TOTAL | 60 |
The Associate Degree requirements include completion of the:
- Required major courses and restricted elective courses with a "C" or better grade in each course (required and restricted elective courses may be substituted with the approval of the Division Chair),
- General Education requirements,
- Subject requirements including PE, Health & Wellness, and American Institutions, and
- A minimum of 60 units of degree applicable courses numbered 1-299, at least 12 of which must be taken in residence at College of the Sequoias, with a "C" (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).