Diesel Agriculture Technology, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
2 years (5 terms, including 1 summer)
The Diesel Agriculture Technology program offers a two-year A.A.S. degree for students entering the workforce in agriculture equipment or heavy equipment maintenance and repair. Today’s technicians not only diagnose and fix mechanical problems, they also must understand and troubleshoot the computer-controlled systems found in diesel engines, power trains and hydraulic systems. The program also provides industry training and professional development for graduates. Currently, more than 30 local businesses employ one or more former students who participated in our program.
Career Opportunities
- general service technician
- specialized service technician
- parts manager
- warranty administrator
- shop coordinator
- owner/operator
- teacher/trainer
- safety inspector
Degree Requirements
Term 1 | ||
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Fall | Credit Hours | |
AGM-405 | Ag Engines | 3 |
AGM-113 | Hydraulics I | 3 |
MAT-715 | Industrial Math I | 3 |
AGM-124 | Tech Proc/Power Mech Tech | 3 |
DSL-355 | Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines | 3 |
Communications Course | 3 | |
Term Totals: | 18 | |
Term 2 | ||
Spring | ||
DSL-143 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 3 |
AGM-419 | Machinery Servicing | 3 |
AGM-406 | Fundamentals of Power Transfer | 3 |
AGM-334 | Advanced Ag Electronics | 2 |
MGT-145 | Human Relations in Management | 3 |
Term Totals: | 14 | |
Term 3 | ||
Summer | ||
BCA-189 | Microcomputer Literacy | 1 |
WBL-302 | Intern: STEM | 2 |
WEL-331 | Welding Fundamentals | 2 |
Term Totals: | 5 | |
Term 4 | ||
Fall | ||
AGM-404 | Combine Servicing | 4 |
AGM-403 | Combine Operation & Adjustment | 2 |
AGM-440 | Power Shift Transmissions | 3 |
AGM-422 | Diesel Fuel Systems | 4 |
SPC-101 or SPC-112 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
Term Totals: | 16 | |
Term 5 | ||
Spring | ||
AGM-409 | Agricultural Diagnosis | 13 |
AGM-414 | Fundamentals of Air Conditioning | 2 |
Humanities or History/Culture Course | 3 | |
Term Totals: | 18 | |
Program Totals: | 71 |
Additional Information
It is possible upon graduation of Diesel Agriculture Technology to take the required Diesel Truck Technology classes Kirkwood offers and attain a second degree in a minimal amount of time. See an advisor for further details.
A commercial driver's license (CDL) is recommended for Kirkwood's Diesel programs. Students can take Kirkwood's Continuing Education CDL driving program offered at the end of the fall semester.