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

EC 121AC/DC Analysis

4

PAT 102Principles of GPS/GIS

2

PAT 107Basic Hydraulics

2

PAT 130Technology Installation & Oper I

4

PAT 151Precision Ag Electronics Lab

3

CIS 107Spreadsheet Concepts

3

SSS 100Student Success

1

Total Credit Hours:19

Second Semester

AGT 158Small Engines for Ag

3

PAT 112CAD System Design

2

PAT 140Guidance and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

3

PAT 142Data Collection and Wireless Technologies

3

PAT 190Internship

6

OSHA 100OSHA 10 Training

1

Total Credit Hours:18

Third Semester (Fall)

AGT 120Soil Science I

3

AGT 212Ag Chem Equipment

3

AGT 261Ag Sales & Service

3

PAT 210GIS Applications

4

Math Elective

3

General Education Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:19

Fourth Semester (Spring)

AGT 110Crop Science I

3

AGT 218Principles of Ag Bus, Management

3

PAT 203Intro to Variable Rates

3

PAT 230Technology Installation/Oper II

4

CPR 100First Aid, CPR AED

0.5

Communications Elective

3

General Education Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:19.5

Total Credits Required to Graduate: 75.5