| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| --- --- | John Deere Elective --- ---
John Deere Elective | 1.0 | |
| JDA-080 | John Deere Electrical Systems +JDA-080 Basic electrical principles and applications of magnetism, electromagnetism and the safe utilization of electrical test meters. Principles of operation, testing and repair of ignition systems, cranking systems and charging systems will be demonstrated and practiced.
John Deere Electrical Systems Course Outline | 3.5 | |
| TEC-048 | Applied Shop Computations +TEC-048 Focuses on basic arithmetic and calculations necessary for solving shop-oriented problems involving ratio, proportion, percent, units conversion and algebra.
Applied Shop Computations Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| JDA-073 | JD Shop Skills & Fundamentals +JDA-073 Procedures with respect to shop safety and organization, identification and proper use of tools, use of measuring equipment, plus orientation to John Deere manuals, warranty procedures, shop tickets and product identification evolution.
JD Shop Skills & Fundamentals Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| JDA-091 | John Deere Hydraulics I +JDA-091 Covers principles and application of theory, construction, fluid flow and testing of components used on John Deere tractors, combines and consumer and commercial equipment.
John Deere Hydraulics I Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| JDA-111 | John Deere Ag Software +JDA-111 Use of computers as required by John Deere dealership service employees. Emphasis will be on locating service diagnostic and repair information. (Repeatable 1 Time)
John Deere Ag Software Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| HED-178 | Responding to Emergencies HED-178 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.
Responding to Emergencies Course Outline | 2.0 | |
Semester Totals |
17.5 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| --- --- | John Deere Elective --- ---
John Deere Elective | 2.0 | |
| ENG-050 | Writing for Industry ORENG-050 Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instruction manuals, proposals, reports and career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the internet.
Writing for Industry Course Outline | ||
| ENG-119 | Composition I Pathway * ORENG-119 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.
Composition I Pathway Course Outline | ||
| ENG-120 | Composition I *ENG-120 Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.
Composition I Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| JDA-071 | John Deere Power Trains *+++JDA-071 Theory of power transmission from engine to traction wheels. Includes the function and operation of gears, chains, clutches, planetary gears, drive lines, differentials and transmissions. Complete disassembly, inspection and reassembly of John Deere components will occur. Also, diagnosis, repair and adjustment of John Deere transmissions will be covered.
John Deere Power Trains Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| JDA-086 | John Deere Combine Production *+++JDA-086 This course is a study of the theory and principles of operation of John Deere conventional and STS combines, corn heads and grain platforms. Pre-delivery, set-up and adjustment of combines and headers will be performed.
John Deere Combine Production Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| JDA-092 | John Deere Hydraulics II *+++JDA-092 A study of John Deere tractor and combine and sprayer hydraulic systems. Emphasis will be placed on diagnosis and repair of hydraulic and hydrostatic drive systems.
John Deere Hydraulics II Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| ECO-130 | The American Economy ECO-130 Combines macroeconomics and microeconomics and focuses on basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation, unemployment types and structure of competition, fiscal and monetary policy and international economic problems.
The American Economy Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
16.5 | ||
| Summer Term | |||
| JDA-094 | John Deere Air Cond Systems *++++JDA-094 Theory and principles of operation, diagnosis, and repair of John Deere heating and air conditioning systems. Students will also become certified to comply with state and federal laws.
John Deere Air Cond Systems Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| JDA-041 | John Deere SOE I *++++JDA-041 Students will receive on-the-job experience in a John Deere dealership. This will allow them to practice and utilize the skills and knowledge learned previously. This work will be supervised by the sponsoring dealership and a Lake Land College John Deere Ag Tech instructor.
John Deere SOE I Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| --- --- | John Deere Elective *++++--- ---
John Deere Elective | 2.0 | |
Semester Totals |
6.5 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| JDA-042 | John Deere SOE II *JDA-042 Students will receive on-the-job experience in a John Deere dealership. This will allow them to practice and utilize the skills and knowledge learned previously. This work will be supervised by the sponsoring dealership and a Lake Land College John Deere Ag Tech instructor.
John Deere SOE II Course Outline | 4.0 | |
| JDA-087 | John Deere Fuel Systems *JDA-087 Basic understanding of the operating principles of John Deere fuel systems. Students will also learn diagnosis, removal, installation and repair of John Deere mechanical and electrical-electronic fuel system components.
John Deere Fuel Systems Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| JDA-050 | John Deere Engine Systems *JDA-050 An introduction to John Deere engines and their systems. Basic theory of engine principles will be discussed along with diagnosis and repair of intake and exhaust, cooling, lubrication systems, cylinder heads, bearings and crankshafts.
John Deere Engine Systems Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| SPE-111 | Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111 Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.
Intro to Speech Communication Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| --- --- | John Deere Elective *+--- ---
John Deere Elective | 1.0 | |
Semester Totals |
14.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| JDA-095 | John Deere Equip Diagnostics *+++JDA-095 This class will provide the student with an opportunity to develop proper diagnostic skills needed at a dealership.
John Deere Equip Diagnostics Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| POS-160 | American National Government POS-160 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.
American National Government Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| JDA-082 | JD Adv Elect/Electronic Sys *+++JDA-082 Designed to develop and strengthen the student's knowledge in electrical/electronic systems. Upon completion, the student will be able to properly use service equipment to diagnose electronically controlled components and monitor systems used on tractors, planting and harvesting equipment.
JD Adv Elect/Electronic Sys Course Outline | 3.5 | |
| JDA-043 | John Deere SOE III *+++JDA-043 Students will receive on-the-job experience in a John Deere dealership. This will allow them to practice and utilize the skills and knowledge learned previously. This work will be supervised by the sponsoring dealership and a Lake Land College John Deere Ag Tech instructor.
John Deere SOE III Course Outline | 4.0 | |
Semester Totals |
13.5 | ||
Total Program Hours | 68.0 | ||
| Suggested Electives | |||
| WEL-057 | Welding Fundamentals WEL-057 This course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing.
Welding Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| JDA-072 | JD Advanced Power Trains *JDA-072 Students will put into practice the theories of diagnosis, disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly of John Deere power train components. These components will include clutches, transmissions, differentials and final drives for both combines and tractors.
JD Advanced Power Trains Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| JDA-051 | JD Tillage & Seeding Equipment +JDA-051 This class is an introduction to John Deere tillage and seeding equipment, including theory and principles of operation, set-up and adjustment, troubleshooting and repair.
JD Tillage & Seeding Equipment Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| AGR-052 | Principles of Crop Production +AGR-052 Designed to develop needed skills involved in production of the major field crops in central Illinois and Indiana. Plant growth, crop choice, tillage, planting and sowing for maximum yields are emphasized.
Principles of Crop Production Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| JDA-054 | JD Turf and Utility Equipment +++JDA-054 This course is a study of John Deere consumer and commercial equipment. Operation, diagnosis and repair of internal combustion engines, engine ignition systems, electrical and safety systems, fuel systems and mowing attachments will be covered.
JD Turf and Utility Equipment Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| JDA-113 | John Deere Apex Software +++JDA-113 Use of computers and machines to become familiar with precision agriculture and global positioning systems installed on farm equipment and proper operation and repair of these units. (Repeatable 3 Times)
John Deere Apex Software Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| JDA-114 | John Deere Hay Equipment *JDA-114 This course introduces students to John Deere hay equipment. This equipment includes mower-conditioners, hay rakes, small square balers and large round balers.
John Deere Hay Equipment Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| Suggested Electives | |||
| WEL-057 | Welding Fundamentals WEL-057 This course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing.
Welding Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| JDA-072 | JD Advanced Power Trains *JDA-072 Students will put into practice the theories of diagnosis, disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly of John Deere power train components. These components will include clutches, transmissions, differentials and final drives for both combines and tractors.
JD Advanced Power Trains Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| JDA-051 | JD Tillage & Seeding Equipment +JDA-051 This class is an introduction to John Deere tillage and seeding equipment, including theory and principles of operation, set-up and adjustment, troubleshooting and repair.
JD Tillage & Seeding Equipment Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| AGR-052 | Principles of Crop Production +AGR-052 Designed to develop needed skills involved in production of the major field crops in central Illinois and Indiana. Plant growth, crop choice, tillage, planting and sowing for maximum yields are emphasized.
Principles of Crop Production Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| JDA-054 | JD Turf and Utility Equipment +++JDA-054 This course is a study of John Deere consumer and commercial equipment. Operation, diagnosis and repair of internal combustion engines, engine ignition systems, electrical and safety systems, fuel systems and mowing attachments will be covered.
JD Turf and Utility Equipment Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| JDA-113 | John Deere Apex Software +++JDA-113 Use of computers and machines to become familiar with precision agriculture and global positioning systems installed on farm equipment and proper operation and repair of these units. (Repeatable 3 Times)
John Deere Apex Software Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| JDA-114 | John Deere Hay Equipment *JDA-114 This course introduces students to John Deere hay equipment. This equipment includes mower-conditioners, hay rakes, small square balers and large round balers.
John Deere Hay Equipment Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| Suggested Electives | |||
| WEL-057 | Welding Fundamentals WEL-057 This course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing.
Welding Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| JDA-072 | JD Advanced Power Trains *JDA-072 Students will put into practice the theories of diagnosis, disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly of John Deere power train components. These components will include clutches, transmissions, differentials and final drives for both combines and tractors.
JD Advanced Power Trains Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| JDA-051 | JD Tillage & Seeding Equipment +JDA-051 This class is an introduction to John Deere tillage and seeding equipment, including theory and principles of operation, set-up and adjustment, troubleshooting and repair.
JD Tillage & Seeding Equipment Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| AGR-052 | Principles of Crop Production +AGR-052 Designed to develop needed skills involved in production of the major field crops in central Illinois and Indiana. Plant growth, crop choice, tillage, planting and sowing for maximum yields are emphasized.
Principles of Crop Production Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| JDA-054 | JD Turf and Utility Equipment +++JDA-054 This course is a study of John Deere consumer and commercial equipment. Operation, diagnosis and repair of internal combustion engines, engine ignition systems, electrical and safety systems, fuel systems and mowing attachments will be covered.
JD Turf and Utility Equipment Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| JDA-113 | John Deere Apex Software +++JDA-113 Use of computers and machines to become familiar with precision agriculture and global positioning systems installed on farm equipment and proper operation and repair of these units. (Repeatable 3 Times)
John Deere Apex Software Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| JDA-114 | John Deere Hay Equipment *JDA-114 This course introduces students to John Deere hay equipment. This equipment includes mower-conditioners, hay rakes, small square balers and large round balers.
John Deere Hay Equipment Course Outline | 2.0 | |