Precision Ag Technology, AAS Degree
The demand for new employees in geospatial data processing and equipment installation is in expanding agriculture.
A skilled workforce to support the growing industry of precision ag technology is needed. This two-year program includes courses in Global Positioning Systems (GPS), data collection, agronomy and ag economics. Combining aspects of engineering, business, agriculture, energy and technology, this program will meet current and future industry needs.
Mitchell Tech’s sophisticated labs will give students hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology including tractors, planters, harvesters, and a variety of drones.
Career opportunities include positions like GPS technician, custom applicator, precision technician and more. Knowledge of this equipment and data is vital to people in equipment sales and service, dealerships, applicators, crop consultants and agronomists.
A strong background in math and science is recommended for this program.
Note: Students in this program are required to purchase a laptop computer from Mitchell Tech. The laptop will have the necessary software installed and will be serviced free of charge while the student is attending Mitchell Tech.
Award: AAS Degree
First Semester
Second Semester
| AGT 158 | Small Engines for Ag | 3 |
| PAT 112 | CAD System Design | 2 |
| PAT 140 | Guidance and Unmanned Aircraft Systems | 3 |
| PAT 142 | Data Collection and Wireless Technologies | 3 |
| PAT 190 | Internship | 6 |
| OSHA 100 | OSHA 10 Training | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Third Semester (Fall)
| AGT 120 | Soil Science I | 3 |
| AGT 212 | Ag Chem Equipment | 3 |
| AGT 261 | Ag Sales & Service | 3 |
| PAT 210 | GIS Applications | 4 |
| | Math Elective | 3 |
| | General Education Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| AGT 110 | Crop Science I | 3 |
| AGT 218 | Principles of Ag Bus, Management | 3 |
| PAT 203 | Intro to Variable Rates | 3 |
| PAT 230 | Technology Installation/Oper II | 4 |
| CPR 100 | First Aid, CPR AED | 0.5 |
| | Communications Elective | 3 |
| | General Education Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19.5 |
Total Credits Required to Graduate: 75.5