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Area of Study

Precision Agriculture

The precision agriculture program at Northeastern focuses on variable rate technology and equipment including: planters, sprayers, and center pivots, as well as equipment guidance and steering, yield monitors, UAV’s, and more.
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Precision Agriculture-Advanced

CIP:
010301
BANNER:
PAA
Certificate

Program Requirements

Total Credits 24-26
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
AGP100AGP1000
 Practical Crop Production 4

Cultural practices and production management of selected field crops indigenous to the Great Plains region will be covered. Laboratories in basic crop principles, crop and weed seed and plant identification, crop improvement and grain quality and grades will be covered. (3-1.5)
AGP110AGP1010
 Integrated Pest Management 3

Identification and control of economically important weeds, insects and diseases through systems approach management concepts including cultivation, chemical and biological control mechanisms. (1-2)
AGP204AGP2004
 Soil Fertility and Fertilizers 4

Soil fertility and plant nutrition in crop production, soil–plant relations, diagnostic techniques, and methods of evaluating soil fertility are emphasized. Also included are composition, manufacture, marketing, and use of fertilizer materials and their reactions with soils and plants. Co-requisite: Successful completion of AGY2140 with a "C" grade or better OR instructor approval. (3-1.5)
AGR235AGR2035
 Precision AG Operations 3

Introduces various methods in precision navigation of agricultural equipment utilizing Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and other support networks. Focus is placed on working with control consoles, equipment, GIS data integration, field planning, zone management, and variable rate applications. Attention is also given to differential correction systems, error sources, environmental variables, and precision accuracy. (2-1.5)
AGR236AGR2036
 Precision Farming Hardware 3

Focuses on the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of precision farming hardware components. Proper installation, operation, and troubleshooting of displays, GPS equipment, variable rate controllers, and other components used within precision agriculture applications are covered. (2-1.5)
AGY240AGY2140
 Introduction Soil Science: GT-SC1 4

Focuses on formation, physical properties, chemical properties, and management of soils emphasizing conditions that affect plant growth. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisites: Any CHE Course or instructor approval. (3-2)
AME125AME1025
 Agricultural Machinery 3

The safe operation, construction, purpose, maintenance, and adjustment of farm machinery are emphasized in this course. (2-2)
AVT255AVT2055
 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Ground School 2

Demonstrates readiness for the UAS Operator written test. Regulations pertaining to UAS operations will be introduced, including airspace, weather, and flight parameter limitations. The student will also demonstrate knowledge of UAS components and systems, maintenance, autonomy, ground stations, and telemetry.

Electives

Total Credits 4

Choose a minimum of 4 credits of electives courses. There are a total of 30 credits (minimum) required for this certificate.

Elective courses may be taken from any of the following course disciplines: ACC, ABM, AGB, AGE, AGR, AGY, AME, ASC, AVT, BUS, CIS, DPM, EQM, EQT, HLT, IMA, MAN, MAR, MGD, RAM, or WEL. Other courses may be approved by the Academic Advisor for use as elective(s). Must take (6) credits of Equine related courses and an additional (9) credits of Agriculture and/or Business related courses. See advisor or program coordinator for specific details.

Degree & Certificate Options

Precision Agriculture-Advanced

Certificate
Credits
Curriculum

Precision Agriculture

Certificate
15 Credits
Curriculum

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.