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Dec 03, 2024
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AGRI 106 - Agriculture Mechanization
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Agriculture Mechanization lab intensive course in which students develop an understanding of basic principles of selection, operation, maintenance, and management of agricultural equipment in concert with the utilization of technology. Topics covered include: safety, electricity, plumbing, concrete, carpentry, welding, engines, emerging technologies, and career opportunities in the area of agriculture mechanization.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Implement safe work practices in the agricultural mechanics laboratory.
- Properly use hand tools, power tools, and measuring and marking devices in the Laboratory.
- Apply the procedures used in basic electrical wiring.
- Apply concepts used in basic plumbing.
- Apply and adapt proper application of basic concrete principles.
- Describe and demonstrate the concepts in basic carpentry skills.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the proper methods utilized to weld basic joints in all positions.
- Analyze operation, maintenance, and repair of engines.
- Apply concepts in emerging technologies related to agriculture power, structure and technology.
- Examine the scope of career opportunities in and the importance of agriculture to the economy.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Shop safety procedures
- Hand and Power tool usage
- Basic Electrical wiring
- Plumbing principles
- Concrete principles
- Carpentry
- Welding Techniques
- Small Engines
- New technologies
- Career exploration
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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