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.
Catalog Term Year: 2021 Spring
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
HED-178
Responding to Emergencies 
2.0
AGR-091
Hydraulics 
+
3.0
AGR-080
Ignition & Electrical Systems 
+
3.5
AGR-083
Small Engines 
+
3.0
AGR-046
Introduction to Ag Occupations 
+
1.0
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway 
* OR
ENG-120
Composition I 
* OR
ENG-098
Communications I 
+
3.0
TEC-048
Applied Shop Computations 
MAT-115
General Education Pathway 
OR
MAT-116
General Education Math 
*
3.0

Semester Totals
18.5
Second Semester
AGR-092
Advanced Hydraulics 
*+++
3.0
AGR-041
Supervised Occupational Exp I 
+++
3.5
AGR-097
Planting and Tillage Equipment 
+++
3.0
AGR-111
Intro to Agriculture Software 
+++^^
2.0
SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication 
OR
ENG-121
Composition II 
* OR
ENG-099
Communications II 
*
2.0

Semester Totals
13.5
Summer Term
AGR-042
Supervised Ocupational Exp II 
++
2.5
AGR-094
Ag Machinery Air Conditioning 
++
3.0
AGR-086
Adjusting New and Used Mach 
++
2.5

Semester Totals
8.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
AGR-043
Supv Occup Exp III 
+
3.0
AGR-087
Diesel Fuel Systems 
*+
3.0
AGR-088
Ag Trans & Power Trains 
*+
3.5
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Elective 
1.0
SOS-050
Human Relations 
OR
PSY-271
Intr/Psychology 
2.0

Semester Totals
12.5
Second Semester
AGR-089
Tractor Overhaul 
*+++
6.0
AGR-044
Supv Occup Exp IV 
+++^^
3.5
AGR-082
Advanced Electrical Systems 
*+++
3.0
POS-160
American National Government 
3.0

Semester Totals
15.5

Total Program Hours

68.0
Suggested Electives
AGR-131
Agriculture Business Financing 
+
2.0
AGR-133
Agriculture Salesmanship 
+++
2.5
WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals 
2.5