| FIRST YEAR | ||
| First Semester | Hours | |
| 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-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 |
| 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 |
Semester Totals |
14.5 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 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-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 |
| 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 |
| ECO-130 | The American Economy ORECO-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.
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| PSY-271 | Intr/Psychology ORPSY-271Focuses on psychology as a science, presenting 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.
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| SOS-052 | Workplace Communication/Safety SOS-052Provides an understanding of the human mechanism when associated with interpersonal relationship on the job. Emphasis placed on vocational motivation, communication and perception, along with Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid training to enhance safety and response skills in a workplace emergency.
| 3.0 |
| AGR-059 | Ag Writing for Industry ORAGR-059Provides students a practical strategy for successful communication used within the agriculture industry. An extensive focus on effectively writing warranty claims within the various agriculture software platforms.
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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 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.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
14.5 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 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 |
| 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-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-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 |
Semester Totals |
9.5 | |
| 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 |
| COM-111 | Intro to Speech Communication COM-111Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences.
| 3.0 |
Semester Totals | 13.0 | |
| 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 |
| JDA-082 | Jd Advanced 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 |
| 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 |
Semester Totals |
13.5 | |
Total Program Hours | 65.0 |
| Suggested Electives | ||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| WEL-057 | Welding Fundamentals WEL-057Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing.
| 2.5 |
| JDA-054 | Jd Turf & 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-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 |
| 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 |