Agricultural Power, Structural, Technical Systems
The Agricultural Power, Structural, Technical Systems pathway is built on the application of concepts in engineering, hydraulics, electronics, power, structures, and welding to the field of agriculture. Students design agricultural structures as well as machinery and equipment, while utilizing safe practices of operation and maintenance.
First Course:
Principles of Agriculture (Required Prerequisite to all other classes)
This course will cover the diversity of the agricultural industry and agribusiness concepts. Students will develop an understanding and the role of agriculture in the United States and globally. Topics covered in the course range from animals, plants, food, natural resources, ag power, structures, and technology, as well as careers.
- Freshmen and Sophomores
- 2 Semesters (1 credit per semester)
- Dual Credit with Ivy Tech
Second and Third Courses (can run in either order):
Agriculture Power, Structure, and Technology
This course focuses on the agriculture mechanics industry, including safety and occupational skills needed for careers in agriculture mechanics. Students apply technical skill while becoming competent in the process used to operate, repair, engineer, and design agricultural tools and equipment. Topics will include metal fabrication, welding, engines, construction, electricity and plumbing. This course is for you if you enjoy working in a hands-on environment and are interested in the field of mechanics.
- 2 Semesters (1 credit per semester)
- Dual Credit with Ivy Tech
Agriculture Fabrication and Design
This course focuses on metal work and agricultural structures. Students develop skills in welding and metalworking such as metal identification and properties, metal preparation, use of oxyacetalene torch, plasma cutting, and cutting operations, arc welding, MIC welding, TIG welding. This course will also allow students to develop skills in construction in regard to the ag industry such as carpentry, masonry, etc.
- 1st Semester Focus: Small Engines (1 credit)
- 2nd Semester Focus: Welding (1 credit)
Final Course:
Agriculture Research Capstone
- Senior class
- 2 Semesters (1 credit per semester)
Principles of Agriculture – Students in the process of making mozzerella.
Principles of Agriculture- A student stretching a ball of mozzarella they just finished making.
Agriculture Fabrication and Design – Students are learning how to rebuild a small engine, after previously disassembling it.
