Precision Technician Certificate

Purpose

The Precision Technician certificate provides students with the basic knowledge of precision agricultural tools, including GPS, grid samples, sensors and controls for collecting field data, and integrating agricultural controllers. Allows students to specialize in three possible areas, farm application, precision technician, agriculture equipment mechanic/technician or a combination there of. This certificate also prepares students to progress into the diploma and/or degree programs.

Note: This certificate is available at Columbus and Hastings

Required Courses

• AGRI 1260 - Introduction to Agriculture Technology 3 credit(s)
• AGRI 1380 - GPS, Sensors & Controllers 2 credit(s)
• AGRI 1390 - Integrating Sensors & Controls 2 credit(s)

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  Select 7 credit(s) from the following:

• AGRI 1320 - Corn & Soybean Production 3 credit(s)
• AGRI 1370 - Water Management 2 credit(s)
• AGRI 1863 - Cooperative Education Internship 3 credit(s)
• AGRI 2640 - Chemical Application Management 3 credit(s)
• DSLT 1000 - Intro to Diesel Technology 3 credit(s)
• DSLT 1510 - Fundamentals of Diesel Electrical Systems 2 credit(s)
• DSLT 2380 - Hydraulic Fundamentals & Basic Pumps 2 credit(s)
• INDT 1100 - Concepts of Electronics I 3 credit(s)
• INDT 1170 - Fluid Power Fundamentals 3 credit(s)

Total Credits for Certificate: 14