Precision Irrigated Agriculture: Irrigation Technician II (CPCC)

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |

Intended Program Outcomes:

This one-year certificate program in precision irrigated agriculture: irrigation maintenance will prepare students for a career as a precision irrigation technician by providing the following skills:

Industry-related employment skills (computer technology)
Irrigation (crops, precision technology, design, maintenance, management)
Precision agriculture (technology)
Crop science (techniques, issues, trends)
Agricultural operations (safety, mechanical technology)

Title IV- Not eligible for Federal aid

Program Curriculum

Term 1

AGM 131 - Agriculture Safety Credits - 3
AGM 240 - Tractors Credits - 2
CSS 109 - Introduction to Precision Irrigated Agriculture Credits - 2
IST 141 - Electrical Fundamentals for non-Electricians Credits - 3
MTH 070 - Elementary Algebra Credits - 5

Term 1 Total: 15

Term 2

AGM 221 - Metals and Welding Credits - 3
AGM 250 - Irrigation Systems Design Credits - 3
CSS 100 - Soils and Fertilizers Credits - 3
CSS 240 - Pest Management Credits - 4
IST 145 - Electric Motor and Controls Troubleshooting Credits - 3
IST 221 - Pumps and Valves Credits - 3

Term 2 Total: 19

Term 3

AGM 251 - Irrigation Systems Credits - 3
AGR 280 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits - 1-8
CSS 201 - Principles of Crop Science Credits - 3
CSS 230 - Precision Irrigation Software Credits - 3

Term 3 Total: 10

Total Credits: 44

*This includes MTH 098