2021-2022 College Catalog

Agricultural Technology

Overview

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AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

To prepare students to meet the increased technological needs in the field of agriculture, TBCC offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Technology. The degree offers coursework in large animal handling, welfare, and nutrition, programming and motor controls, drone technology, hydraulics and other manufacturing and technology. 

This degree is a great choice for those interested in troubleshooting, working outside, working on farm equipment, and interacting with animals. Students who complete this degree will be qualified with the necessary skills and knowledge to work as a technician on farms; specifically to troubleshoot and repair robotics on farms and/or work in precision agriculture.

Most courses are taught in the evening to assist working students to attend. Some general education classes and agriculture courses within the degree can be completed in high school.

Student who complete the degree will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the technical knowledge and skills necessary for industrial agricultural systems.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using language appropriate to industrial agricultural environments.
  • Perform troubleshooting/problem solving processes as applied to industrial agricultural situations.
  • Employ the principles of the customer-business relationship within an agricultural environment.
  • Integrate and apply essential core information about production and handling methods in a dairy environment.


Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate the technical knowledge and skills necessary for industrial agricultural systems.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using language appropriate to industrial agricultural environments.
  • Perform troubleshooting/problem solving processes as applied to industrial agricultural situations.
  • Employ the principles of the customer-business relationship within an agricultural environment.
  • Integrate and apply essential core information about production and handling methods in a dairy environment.

Degree Worksheet

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