Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture APS Agricultural Mechanics
Faculty
Brad Ramsdale, Academic Lead, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Agronomy
Dan Stehlik, Lecturer of Ag Mechanics
Mission
The Agricultural Production Systems is dedicated to embracing innovation and respecting tradition in the development of individuals for the agronomy, agricultural equipment, equine, and livestock industries. Graduates of this major gain technical knowledge and skills for lifelong learning that are critical for successful careers in agriculture.
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Agricultural Production Systems Core
The following courses are required for all Associate of Applied Science degree options.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 2903 | INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| ECN 1103 | INTRODUCTION TO AG ECONOMICS | 3 |
| or ECN 1203 | MICROECONOMICS | |
| ABM 2854 | FARM & RANCH MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| ACT 1103 | ACCOUNTING I | 3 |
| or ABM 2963 | FARM, RANCH, AND SMALL BUSINESS RECORD KEEPING | |
| AGR 2982 | AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS CAPSTONE | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Agricultural Equipment Management Option-Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Students will be able to safely operate, troubleshoot and maintain agricultural equipment.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Applied Science Core | ||
| Complete requirements | 17 | |
| Ag Production Systems Core | 15 | |
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 32 | |
| Equipment Management Courses | ||
| Select 20 credits of the following: | 20 | |
| INDUSTRIAL SAFETY | ||
| SMALL ENGINES | ||
| FARM EQUIP & SAFETY | ||
| WELDING | ||
| INTERMEDIATE WELDING | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRIC CODE | ||
| DC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS | ||
| AC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS | ||
| HARVEST OPERATIONS | ||
| AG CHEMICAL APPLICATION | ||
| EQUIP PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE | ||
| ADVANCED WELDING | ||
| PRECISION FARM TECH | ||
| MECHANIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS | ||
| METAL FABRICATION | ||
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 20 | |
| Electives | ||
| Advisor Guided Electives | 15 | |
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 67 | |
Mechanized Systems Management Option-Associate of Science Degree (transfer)
- Students will demonstrate the knowledge required to effectively transition to a bachelor's degree in mechanized systems management.
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Associate of Science Core Complete requirements 24 Mechanized Systems Management Core 29 FARM & RANCH MANAGEMENT DC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS AC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS SOIL FERTILITY PRINCIPLES OF SOILS CROP MANAGEMENT ANIMAL MANAGEMENT MICROECONOMICS MACROECONOMICS Credit Hours Subtotal: 53 Electives Advisor Guided Electives 11 Credit Hours Subtotal: 11 Total Credit Hours 64
Irrigation Technician Certificate
- Students will gain a foundational knowledge in electricity and mechanized irrigation systems in order to effectively and safely service, repair, troubleshoot, and install center-pivot systems.
- Students will be able to interact professionally with colleagues and clients.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AEQ 1071 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY | 1 |
| AEQ 1501 | INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRIC CODE | 1 |
| AEQ 1503 | DC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| AEQ 1513 | AC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| AEQ 2404 | MECHANIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS | 4 |
| SPC 1103 | SALES COMM | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Agricultural Welding Certificate
- Students will be able to perform welding and fabrication technical skills.
- Students will be able to interact professionally with colleagues and clients.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AEQ 1071 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY | 1 |
| AEQ 1203 | WELDING | 3 |
| AEQ 1313 | INTERMEDIATE WELDING | 3 |
| AEQ 2213 | ADVANCED WELDING | 3 |
| AGR 2903 | INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 13 | |
- Students will be able to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
- Students will be able to gather, assimilate, and process information to reach sound logical conclusions in their chosen career pathway.
- Students will be able to apply economic principles of accounting, marketing and budgeting to agricultural enterprises.
- Students will be able to exhibit required knowledge and skills consistent with their chosen field of study. (Technical Competence)
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Ag Equipment
Suggested Sequence of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| AEQ 1203 | WELDING | 3 |
| AEQ 1501 | INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRIC CODE | 1 |
| AEQ 1503 | DC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| AEQ 1513 | AC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| AGR 1661 | AGRONOMY ORIENTATION | 1 |
| ECN 1103 | INTRODUCTION TO AG ECONOMICS | 3 |
| SPC 1103 | SALES COMM | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| AEQ 1071 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY | 1 |
| AEQ 1313 | INTERMEDIATE WELDING | 3 |
| AEQ 2404 | MECHANIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS | 4 |
| ACT 1103 | ACCOUNTING I | 3 |
| MTH 1403 | AGRICULTURAL MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| ENG 1503 | TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Summer | ||
| AGR 2903 | INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AEQ 1103 | SMALL ENGINES | 3 |
| AEQ 2213 | ADVANCED WELDING | 3 |
| ABM 2854 | FARM & RANCH MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| BIO 1313 | PLANT SCIENCE | 3 |
| AGR 2823 | INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES | 3 |
| BIO 1321 | AGRONOMIC PLANT SCIENCE LABORATORY | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| AEQ 2303 | EQUIP PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE | 3 |
| AEQ 2103 | AG CHEMICAL APPLICATION | 3 |
| AGR 2982 | AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS CAPSTONE | 2 |
| Electives | 5 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 67 | |
Mechanized Systems Management Transfer
Suggested Sequence of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| AGR 1661 | AGRONOMY ORIENTATION | 1 |
| AGR 1204 | PRINCIPLES OF SOILS | 4 |
| BIO 1313 | PLANT SCIENCE | 3 |
| BIO 1321 | AGRONOMIC PLANT SCIENCE LABORATORY | 1 |
| ECN 1203 | MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| SPC 1113 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AGR 2304 | SOIL FERTILITY | 4 |
| MTH 2252 | TRIGONOMETRY | 2 |
| ENG 1903 | WRITING & INQUIRY | 3 |
| Electives | 7 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AEQ 1503 | DC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| AEQ 1513 | AC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| MTH 2203 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | 3 |
| ABM 2854 | FARM & RANCH MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| ASI 1304 | ANIMAL MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| AEQ 2323 | PRECISION FARM TECH | 3 |
| AGR 2403 | CROP MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| AGR 2823 | INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES | 3 |
| CHM 1014 | CHEMISTRY IN CONTEXT I | 4 |
| HTY 1303 | AMERICAN HISTORY AFTER 1877 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |