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. Students will also earn Certifications within the Kabota Tech Program as part of the Diesel & Ag Power Technology 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: 2026 Summer
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
ENG-098
Communications I 
OR
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway 
OR
ENG-120
Composition I 
3.0
AGR-091
Hydraulics 
3.0
AGR-080
Ignition & Electrical Systems 
3.5
AGR-083
Small Engines 
3.0
TEC-048
Applied Shop Computations 
OR
AGR-040
Agricultural Mathematics 
OR
MAT-115
General Education Pathway 
OR
MAT-116
General Education Math 
3.0
AGR-046
Introduction to Agricultural Occupations 
1.0

Semester Totals
16.5
Second Semester
AGR-092
Advanced Hydraulics 
3.0
AGR-097
Planting and Tillage Equipment 
3.0
AGR-059
Ag Writing for Industry 
OR
COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication 
OR
ENG-121
Composition II 
3.0
AGR-041
Supervised Occupational Exp I 
3.5

Semester Totals
12.5
Summer Term
AGR-042
Supervised Occupational 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
Supervised Occupational Experience III 
3.0
AGR-087
Diesel Fuel Systems 
3.0
AGR-088
Ag Trans & Power Trains 
3.5
SOS-052
Workplace Communication/Safety 
OR
PSY-271
Intr/Psychology 
3.0

Semester Totals
12.5
Second Semester
AGR-089
Tractor Overhaul 
6.0
AGR-082
Advanced Electrical Systems 
3.0
POS-160
American National Government 
3.0
AGR-044
Supervised Occupational Experience IV 
3.5

Semester Totals
15.5

Total Program Hours

65.0
Suggested Electives
AGR-111
Intro to Agriculture Software 
2.0
WLD-040
Welding Fundamentals 
2.5
CDL-043
Dual Credit CDL Theory 
3.5
CDL-090
Careers in CDL 
3.0