Academic Programs

Diesel & Ag Power Technology (AAS.AGPWR)

Diesel & Ag Power Technology Program is designed to develop the technical competency and professional level of entry-level diesel power equipment technicians. Training students to diagnose, service and maintain multiple diesel industry products using recommended procedures, special tools and technical information. The program includes training on Diesel Engines, Hydraulics, Electrical, Power Trains, Air Conditioning and Precision Planting technologies earning an Associate degree in Applied Science. Students also have the opportunity to earn while they learn through on-the-job training while on internships in multiple Diesel Career opportunities, such as Agriculture Equipment Dealers, Heavy Truck Dealers and the Industrial and Consumer Equipment Industry. Students must purchase hand tools necessary for use in this program.

Note: Those students that are considering transferring to a university should contact their advisor as soon as possible.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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First Year
First Semester

HED-178

Credit Hours: 2.00

AGR-091

Credit Hours: 3.00

AGR-080

Credit Hours: 3.50

AGR-083

Credit Hours: 3.00

AGR-046

Credit Hours: 1.00

ENG-119

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

TEC-048

Credit Hours: 0.00

First Year
Second Semester

AGR-092

Credit Hours: 3.00

AGR-041

Credit Hours: 3.50

AGR-097

Credit Hours: 3.00

AGR-111

Credit Hours: 2.00

SPE-111

-OR-
-OR-
Credit Hours: 2.00

First Year
Summer Term

AGR-042

Credit Hours: 2.50

AGR-094

Credit Hours: 3.00

AGR-086

Credit Hours: 2.50

Second Year
First Semester

AGR-043

Credit Hours: 3.00

AGR-087

Credit Hours: 3.00

AGR-088

Credit Hours: 3.50

Credit Hours: 1.00

SOS-050

-OR-
Credit Hours: 2.00

Second Year
Second Semester

AGR-089

Credit Hours: 6.00

AGR-044

Credit Hours: 3.50

AGR-082

Credit Hours: 3.00

POS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
	HED-178	Responding to Emergencies HED-178 Responding to Emergencies The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life. Course Outline	2.0
	AGR-091	Hydraulics AGR-091 Hydraulics Covers theory and principles involved in hydraulics and their application to the mechanization and maintenance of farm power machinery. Course Outline +	3.0
	AGR-080	Ignition & Electrical Systems AGR-080 Ignition & Electrical Systems Designed to develop a working knowledge of the concepts and components of farm power and machinery electrical systems. Discusses basic electrical principles of electromagnetism and use of electrical test meters including the repair of ignition and charging systems. Course Outline +	3.5
	AGR-083	Small Engines AGR-083 Small Engines Designed to develop a working knowledge of types of gas engines, systems in a gas engine, components of systems, principles of operations, care, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of gas engines. Course Outline +	3.0
	AGR-046	Introduction to Ag Occupations AGR-046 Introduction to Ag Occupations An introduction to the vast, complex business of agriculture, ways of doing business, guides for success of a person in the agricultural business of farm machinery technology, and familiarizes the student with the preparation for agricultural production, business, and mechanics jobs. Course Outline +	1.0
	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline * OR
	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course Outline * OR
	ENG-098	Communications I ENG-098 Communications I Students will learn the principles of communications by listening, speaking, and writing. Emphasis is placed on communication skills related to the demands of the student's career area. Course Outline +	3.0
	TEC-048	Applied Shop Computations TEC-048 Applied Shop Computations Focuses on basic arithmetic and calculations necessary for solving shop oriented problems involving geometric figures, formulas and algebra. Students draw graphs. A scientific calculator is required, so there is little or no memorization. Course Outline
	MAT-115	General Education Pathway MAT-115 General Education Pathway Survey of mathematical topics including set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions required. Calculators and computers will be used. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-116. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline OR
	MAT-116	General Education Math MAT-116 General Education Math Survey of mathematical topics with emphasis on solutions to real life problems. Topics will include set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement, and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions will be required. Calculators and computers will be used. Course Outline *	3.0
	Semester Totals		18.5
Second Semester
	AGR-092	Advanced Hydraulics AGR-092 Advanced Hydraulics Provides an in-depth study of hydraulics and its functions in mechanization. This course looks specifically at John Deere, Case-IH, Deutz-Allis, and Ford systems. Emphasis will be placed on theory of operation, diagnosis, and repair of machinery manufacturers' equipment. Course Outline * +++	3.0
	AGR-041	Supervised Occupational Exp I AGR-041 Supervised Occupational Exp I On the job experience as a full-time employee in selected agriculture occupation. Must be in curriculum that degree is awarded. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline +++	3.5
	AGR-097	Planting and Tillage Equipment AGR-097 Planting and Tillage Equipment Covers the theory and principles of operation, set-up and adjustment, troubleshooting, and repair of major brands of planters, drills, field cultivators, and primary tillage equipment. Course Outline +++	3.0
	AGR-111	Intro to Agriculture Software AGR-111 Intro to Agriculture Software Use of computers in farm and agri-business management with emphasis on commercially available software for accounting, budgeting, record keeping and market analysis. Course Outline +++ ^^	2.0
	SPE-111	Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline OR
	ENG-121	Composition II ENG-121 Composition II Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research. Course Outline * OR
	ENG-099	Communications II ENG-099 Communications II Students will continue to enrich the listening, speaking, and writing skills introduced in Communications I. Emphasis is placed on research, report writing, and communication skills for the upwardly mobile career student. Course Outline *	2.0
	Semester Totals		13.5
Summer Term
	AGR-042	Supervised Ocupational Exp II AGR-042 Supervised Ocupational Exp II On the job experience as a full-time employee in selected agriculture occupation. Must be in curriculum that degree is awarded. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline ++	2.5
	AGR-094	Ag Machinery Air Conditioning AGR-094 Ag Machinery Air Conditioning Focuses on the theory of air conditioning, diagnosis of problems, and the safe handling of air conditioning material. Extensive hands-on is provided for diagnosis, service procedures, and agricultural air conditioning component repair. Equipment that will be covered will be two and four-wheel drive tractors, combines, and fertilizer applicator trucks. Course Outline ++	3.0
	AGR-086	Adjusting New and Used Mach AGR-086 Adjusting New and Used Mach Designed to teach the basic fundamentals of the operating principles and adjustments of combines and bailers. Course Outline ++	2.5
	Semester Totals		8.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
	AGR-043	Supv Occup Exp III AGR-043 Supv Occup Exp III On the job experience as a full-time employee in selected agriculture occupation. Must be in curriculum that degree is awarded. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline +	3.0
	AGR-087	Diesel Fuel Systems AGR-087 Diesel Fuel Systems Provide basic understanding of diesel engine fuel systems and operation. Students will learn diagnosis, removal of diesel pumps, and injector repair. Course Outline * +	3.0
	AGR-088	Ag Trans & Power Trains AGR-088 Ag Trans & Power Trains Covers standard and automatic transmissions, their gears and gear ratios, application and use, service requirements, and adjustments in farm power equipment and machinery units. Course Outline * +	3.5
	--- ---	Elective --- --- Elective	1.0
	SOS-050	Human Relations SOS-050 Human Relations Provides an understanding of the human mechanism when associated with interpersonal relationships on the job. Emphasis is placed on vocational problems connected with motivation, communication, perception and how to work with others. Course Outline OR
	PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing Concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology. Course Outline	2.0
	Semester Totals		12.5
Second Semester
	AGR-089	Tractor Overhaul AGR-089 Tractor Overhaul Designed to develop students' skills necessary to successfully overhaul a gas, liquid propane, or diesel farm equipment engine. Students will be able to accomplish disassembly and assembly procedures, measure parts for wear, engine overhaul, and tune-up and break-in procedures. Course Outline * +++	6.0
	AGR-044	Supv Occup Exp IV AGR-044 Supv Occup Exp IV On the job experience as a full-time employee in selected agriculture occupation. Must be in curriculum that degree is awarded. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline +++ ^^	3.5
	AGR-082	Advanced Electrical Systems AGR-082 Advanced Electrical Systems Designed to increase knowledge in electrical systems. After completion of this course, students will be able to properly use service equipment to diagnose electronically controlled monitor systems and components on tractors and harvesting equipment. Course Outline * +++	3.0
	POS-160	American National Government POS-160 American National Government The fundamental principles of the American Government are summarized. Such topics as federalism, civil liberties, citizenship, parties and elections, the Presidency, Congress, Judiciary, and national policies and politics are discussed within the framework of the American Constitutional system. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.5

Total Program Hours

68.0

Suggested Electives
AGR-131	Agriculture Business Financing AGR-131 Agriculture Business Financing Covers the use, sources, and methods of obtaining credit as it applies to farming and the farm supply business. Course Outline +	2.0
AGR-133	Agriculture Salesmanship AGR-133 Agriculture Salesmanship Covers the basic principles underlying the sales process in agricultural farm supply and practical application and development of sales techniques. Basic to the course is an understanding of the salesperson's obligation to self, his or her company, and his or her customer. Course Outline +++	2.5
WEL-057	Welding Fundamentals WEL-057 Welding Fundamentals Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing. Course Outline	2.5

Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Anthony D. Reinhart
Faculty Email: areinhart69182@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5307

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Suggested Electives
AGR-131	Agriculture Business Financing AGR-131 Agriculture Business Financing Covers the use, sources, and methods of obtaining credit as it applies to farming and the farm supply business. Course Outline +	2.0
AGR-133	Agriculture Salesmanship AGR-133 Agriculture Salesmanship Covers the basic principles underlying the sales process in agricultural farm supply and practical application and development of sales techniques. Basic to the course is an understanding of the salesperson's obligation to self, his or her company, and his or her customer. Course Outline +++	2.5
WEL-057	Welding Fundamentals WEL-057 Welding Fundamentals Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing. Course Outline	2.5

Suggested Electives
AGR-131	Agriculture Business Financing AGR-131 Agriculture Business Financing Covers the use, sources, and methods of obtaining credit as it applies to farming and the farm supply business. Course Outline +	2.0
AGR-133	Agriculture Salesmanship AGR-133 Agriculture Salesmanship Covers the basic principles underlying the sales process in agricultural farm supply and practical application and development of sales techniques. Basic to the course is an understanding of the salesperson's obligation to self, his or her company, and his or her customer. Course Outline +++	2.5
WEL-057	Welding Fundamentals WEL-057 Welding Fundamentals Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing. Course Outline	2.5

Diesel & Ag Power Technology (AAS.AGPWR)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

First YearSummer Term

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

HED-178Responding to Emergencies

AGR-091Hydraulics

AGR-080Ignition & Electrical Systems

AGR-083Small Engines

AGR-046Introduction to Ag Occupations

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

ENG-098Communications I

TEC-048Applied Shop Computations

MAT-115General Education Pathway

MAT-116General Education Math

Semester Totals

AGR-092Advanced Hydraulics

AGR-041Supervised Occupational Exp I

AGR-097Planting and Tillage Equipment

AGR-111Intro to Agriculture Software

SPE-111Intro to Speech Communication

ENG-121Composition II

ENG-099Communications II

Semester Totals

AGR-042Supervised Ocupational Exp II

AGR-094Ag Machinery Air Conditioning

AGR-086Adjusting New and Used Mach

Semester Totals

AGR-043Supv Occup Exp III

AGR-087Diesel Fuel Systems

AGR-088Ag Trans & Power Trains

--- ---Elective

SOS-050Human Relations

PSY-271Intr/Psychology

Semester Totals

AGR-089Tractor Overhaul

AGR-044Supv Occup Exp IV

AGR-082Advanced Electrical Systems

POS-160American National Government

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

AGR-131Agriculture Business Financing

AGR-133Agriculture Salesmanship

WEL-057Welding Fundamentals

AGR-131Agriculture Business Financing

AGR-133Agriculture Salesmanship

WEL-057Welding Fundamentals

AGR-131Agriculture Business Financing

AGR-133Agriculture Salesmanship

WEL-057Welding Fundamentals

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

First Year
Summer Term

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

HED-178
Responding to Emergencies

AGR-091
Hydraulics

AGR-080
Ignition & Electrical Systems

AGR-083
Small Engines

AGR-046
Introduction to Ag Occupations

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

ENG-098
Communications I

TEC-048
Applied Shop Computations

MAT-115
General Education Pathway

MAT-116
General Education Math

AGR-092
Advanced Hydraulics

AGR-041
Supervised Occupational Exp I

AGR-097
Planting and Tillage Equipment

AGR-111
Intro to Agriculture Software

SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication

ENG-121
Composition II

ENG-099
Communications II

AGR-042
Supervised Ocupational Exp II

AGR-094
Ag Machinery Air Conditioning

AGR-086
Adjusting New and Used Mach

AGR-043
Supv Occup Exp III

AGR-087
Diesel Fuel Systems

AGR-088
Ag Trans & Power Trains

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Elective

SOS-050
Human Relations

PSY-271
Intr/Psychology

AGR-089
Tractor Overhaul

AGR-044
Supv Occup Exp IV

AGR-082
Advanced Electrical Systems

POS-160
American National Government

AGR-131
Agriculture Business Financing

AGR-133
Agriculture Salesmanship

WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals

AGR-131
Agriculture Business Financing

AGR-133
Agriculture Salesmanship

WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals

AGR-131
Agriculture Business Financing

AGR-133
Agriculture Salesmanship

WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals