Agriculture Systems Technician - Agriculture Systems Technician Option
Career Studies and Workforce Development Division
Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Contact: Kathryn Clark, kathrynclark@trcc.edu
Purpose: The purpose of the Agriculture Systems Technician AAS program is to provide students with skills in welding and pest management for entry-level positions such as farm mechanics, agriculture technicians, and production welders in agriculture-related industries. The Agriculture Systems Technician Option provides a broad foundational education covering agriculture, electric, and welding.
First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
| AGRI 110 | Soils & Soil Fertility | 4 |
| AGRI 172 | Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
| AGRI 270 | Agriculture Systems Management | 3 |
| ELEC 115 | Applied DC and AC Circuits | 3 |
| IST 100 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 31
Second Year
Fall Semester
| WELD 156 | Introduction to SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) | 4 |
| WELD 158 | Introduction to GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) | 4 |
| WELD 165 | Welding Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| WELD 167 | Thermal Cutting | 2 |
| WELD 265 | Welding Fabrication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
Total Credit Hours: 32
Please see individual course descriptions for prerequisites, corequisites, and/or other requirements.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate an applied understanding of agricultural land and equipment maintenance.
- Apply analytical and critical thinking skills in relation to decision making in agriculture industry.
- Maintain records and perform calculations relevant to contemporary agriculture systems.