| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| 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-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 | |
| 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 | |
Semester Totals |
14.5 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| 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-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 | |
| 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 | |
| ECO-130 | The American Economy ORECO-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 | ||
| PSY-271 | Intr/Psychology ORPSY-271 Focuses 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.
Intr/Psychology Course Outline | ||
| SOS-052 | Workplace Communication/Safety SOS-052 Provides 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.
Workplace Communication/Safety Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| AGR-059 | Ag Writing for Industry ORAGR-059 Provides 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.
Ag 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 | |
Semester Totals |
14.5 | ||
| Summer Term | |||
| 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 | |
| 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-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-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 | |
Semester Totals |
9.5 | ||
| 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 | |
| COM-111 | Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences.
Intro to Speech Communication Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
13.0 | ||
| 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 | |
| JDA-082 | Jd Advanced 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 Advanced 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 | |
| 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 | |
Semester Totals |
13.5 | ||
Total Program Hours | 65.0 | ||
| Suggested Electives | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| WLD-040 | Welding Fundamentals WLD-040 Course will cover basic welding processes, including: oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding, cutting and brazing. (AWS SENSE I Modules 1-5 and 7)
Welding Fundamentals Course Outline | 2.5 | |
| JDA-054 | Jd Turf & 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 & Utility Equipment Course Outline | 2.0 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |