Agriculture Systems Technician - Diesel Technology 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 Diesel Technology Option focuses on the repair and maintenance of commercial transportation equipment.

First Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
DESL 115Fundamentals of Diesel Mechanics

4
DESL 116Electrical Systems I

4
DESL 117Diesel Systems I

4
DESL 118Preventive Maintenance and Service

4
Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
DESL 125Steering, Suspension & Brake Systems

4
DESL 126Electrical Systems II

4
DESL 127Diesel Systems II

4
DESL 128Power Trains

4
Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 32

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACAD 101Academic Life Strategies

4
WELD 156Intro to Shielded Metal Arc Welding

4
WELD 158Intro to Gas Metal Arc Welding

4
WELD 165Welding Blueprint Reading

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BIOL 102Environmental Biology

4
ENGL 111College Writing

3
GOVT 121National and State Government

3
MATH 161Mathematical Reasoning & Modeling

3
SCOM 110Public Speaking

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 31

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.