FIRST YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
--- --- | John Deere Elective --- ---
| 1.0 |
JDA-080 | John Deere Electrical Systems +JDA-080Basic 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. (Repeatable 1 Time)
| 3.5 |
TEC-048 | Applied Shop Computations +TEC-048Focuses 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.
| 3.0 |
JDA-073 | JD Shop Skills & Fundamentals +JDA-073Procedures 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. (Repeatable 1 Time)
| 3.0 |
JDA-091 | John Deere Hydraulics I +JDA-091Covers principles and application of theory, construction,fluid flow and testing of components used on John Deere tractors, combines, and consumer and commercial equipment.
| 3.0 |
JDA-111 | John Deere Ag Software +JDA-111Use of computers as required by John Deere dealership service employees. Emphasis will be on locating service diagnostic and repair information. (Repeatable 1 Time)
| 2.0 |
HED-178 | Responding to Emergencies HED-178The 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.
| 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
17.5 | |
Second Semester | ||
--- --- | John Deere Elective --- ---
| 2.0 |
ENG-050 | Writing for Industry ORENG-050Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, 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.
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ENG-119 | Composition I Pathway * ORENG-119Students 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.
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ENG-120 | Composition I *ENG-120Students 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.
| 3.0 |
JDA-071 | John Deere Power Trains * +++JDA-071Theory 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.
| 3.0 |
JDA-086 | John Deere Combine Production * +++JDA-086This 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.
| 2.5 |
JDA-092 | John Deere Hydraulics II * +++JDA-092A 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.
| 3.0 |
ECO-130 | The American Economy ECO-130Combines Macroeconomics and Microeconomics and focuses on basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, and international economic problems.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
16.5 | |
Summer Term | ||
JDA-094 | John Deere Air Cond Systems * ++++JDA-094Theory 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.
| 2.5 |
JDA-041 | John Deere SOE I * ++++JDA-041Students 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.
| 2.0 |
--- --- | John Deere Elective * ++++--- ---
| 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
6.5 |
SECOND YEAR | ||
First Semester | Hours | |
JDA-042 | John Deere SOE II *JDA-042Students 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.
| 4.0 |
JDA-087 | John Deere Fuel Systems *JDA-087Basic 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.
| 3.0 |
JDA-050 | John Deere Engine Systems *JDA-050An 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.
| 3.0 |
SPE-111 | Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.
| 3.0 |
--- --- | John Deere Elective * +--- ---
| 1.0 |
Semester Totals | 14.0 | |
Second Semester | ||
JDA-095 | John Deere Equip Diagnostics * +++JDA-095This class will provide the student with an opportunity to develop proper diagnostic skills needed at a dealership.
| 3.0 |
POS-160 | American National Government POS-160The 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.
| 3.0 |
JDA-082 | JD Adv Elect/Electronic Sys * +++JDA-082Designed 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.
| 3.5 |
JDA-043 | John Deere SOE III * +++JDA-043Students 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.
| 4.0 |
Semester Totals |
13.5 |
Total Program Hours | 68.0 |
Suggested Electives | ||
WEL-057 | Welding Fundamentals WEL-057Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing.
| 2.5 |
JDA-072 | JD Advanced Power Trains *JDA-072Students 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, differential, and final drives for both combines and tractors.
| 3.0 |
JDA-051 | JD Tillage & Seeding Equipment +JDA-051This class is an introduction to John Deere tillage and seeding equipment including theory and principles of operation, set-up and adjustment, trouble-shooting, and repair.
| 3.0 |
AGR-052 | Principles of Crop Production +AGR-052Designed 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.
| 3.0 |
JDA-054 | JD Turf and Utility Equipment +++JDA-054This 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. (Repeatable 1 Time)
| 2.0 |
JDA-113 | John Deere Apex Software +++JDA-113Use 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)
| 2.0 |
JDA-114 | John Deere Hay Equipment *JDA-114This course introduces students to John Deere Hay equipment. This equipment includes Mower-Conditioners, Hay Rakes, Small Square Balers, and Large Round Balers.
| 2.0 |