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The Precision Agriculture certificate focuses on the theory and hands-on applications required to gain entry-level employment opportunities in the agricultural industries. The certificate demonstrates completion of basic precision agricultural technology training.

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Problems, issues, and new activities likely to be encountered by students on farms or in farm-related occupations are discussed. This course is taken prior to or concurrently with the supervised occupational education experience.

The student trains on the job at an approved farm production or farm related business and is supervised by an employer and college coordinator. Supervised occupational experience occurs during spring soil tillage and planting season. One credit hour is equivalent to a minimum of 75 hours of supervised work experience. PREREQUISITE: Student must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours in agriculture and be currently enrolled in the Agricultural Production curriculum.

This course introduces fundamental components of precision agriculture. Topics include: the global positioning system (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, yield monitoring, variable rate application (VRA), and analysis and decision making for agriculture.

This course is designed to teach the theory and techniques of operation of precision agriculture equipment currently used in the agriculture industry. Topics include computer controlled applicators and planters, global position sensing equipment (GPS), geographical information systems (GIS), field mapping, and drone applications in agriculture.

This course, which is designed for the general public, consists of regulations, first aid methods and safety procedures. It includes self-help and home care first aid procedures.

This course prepares the student for job interviews, job placement, and employment. Verbal and written communication skills are implemented through assigned reports. Topics of discussion and debate range from securing and keeping a job to individual attitudes, work habits, work ethics, and interviewing skills. The student will be required to prepare a written resume and to apply communication skills in practical situations.

The student trains on the job at an approved farm production or farm related site and is supervised by an employer and college coordinator. Supervised occupational experience occurs during summer farming season. One credit hour is equivalent to a minimum of 75 hours of supervised work experience. PREREQUISITE: The student must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours in agriculture and be currently enrolled in the agricultural production curriculum.

Problems, issues, and new activities likely to be encountered by students during work on a farm or in farm-related occupations are discussed. This course is taken prior to or concurrently with the supervised occupational experience.

A study of the relationship between soil and crop nutrients. Includes fertilizer sources and materials, chemical forms of elements in the soil, reactions of fertilizers, and determination of fertilizer needs.

This course studies the role of chemicals in crop production. Students investigate the use and safe handling of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Students will learn the identification and control of various weeds, insects, and diseases.

This course is intended to be an introduction to the concept and use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The student will understand how GIS is being used by various industries, government agencies, as well as in science, research, and consumer products. The student will become aware of the fact that he/she will be involved in GIS whether he/she wants to or not. The course will cover the basic components, terms, software, and uses of this exciting technology.

This course is designed to prepare a student for the written portion of the Commercial Driver's License exam and will follow the curriculum as set forth by the Secretary of the State of Illinois. One to two credits will be awarded each time student successfully completes the course. Total number of credits that may be applied to a degree shall be two credits.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.