Agricultural Engineering & Diesel Technology Program Sheets 2017-2018
9 AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY A.A.S. CODE #0512 Agricultural Engineering is a ThinkPad University curriculum in which the use of laptop computers is integrated into courses. Mechanization and automation in agriculture have created demand for technicians in agricultural engineering and mechanics by the farm equipment industry and by operators of large commercial farms. If a student is interested in mechanical applications and in agriculture, this curriculum can provide many challenging opportunities. The farm equipment industry today serves not only the commercial farmer but also is one of the major suppliers of such equipment as lawn, garden, and small recreational equipment, as well as construction equipment such as backhoes and small bulldozers for industrial uses. Accreditation: The program is accredited by the Equipment and Engine Training Council. Career Opportunities: Sales, service and distribution of farm equipment and supplies, petroleum products, small power equipment. Farm service representative, industrial plant maintenance. Transfer Opportunities: Students who wish to prepare for transfer to a bachelor degree program can do so by taking six credit hours of biology and/or botany as well as eight credits of chemistry and six credits of mathematics in consultation with the student s advisor. If a student intends to transfer to another SUNY institution, he/she must choose electives carefully taking courses covering seven of the 10 general education categories. See your advisor and select your courses carefully. Math Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency through MATH 102 - Intermediate Algebra with Trigonometry is required for graduation from this program. compression-ignition engines and modern agricultural equipment controls used for diesel-powered equipment and modern agricultural equipment equipment and modern agricultural equipment in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems in diesel-powered equipment and modern agriculture equipment. Degree Requirements: Minimum 64 credit hours with a 2.0 minimum GPA and all required courses. 20 semester hours of liberal arts & sciences. Demonstrates proficiency through MATH 102 - Intermediate Algebra with Trigonometry is required for graduation from this program. AGEN 100 Tractor Care and Maintenance AGEN 105 Principles of Farm Machinery 2 AGEN 161 Basic Hydraulics AUTO 102 Metals AGSC 12 Intro to Computer Applications in Precision Farming 2 AGEN 115 Agricultural Engineering Industry Overview 1 AGEN 210 Small Power Equipment II AGEN 220 Maintenance, Repair, and Performance Tuning of Arctic Cat equipment 4 AGEN 11 Fundamentals of Hydraulics AGEN 00 Internship in Agricultural Engineering 4 AGBS 100 Agricultural Economics ACCT 100 Accounting Information and Management Decisions AGBS Agricultural Business as Advised DTEC 150 Diesel Systems COMP 101 Composition and Research COMP 110 Technical Communications Natural Science as Advised with Lab 4 Additional General Elective -6 Total Program 64 AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS A.O.S. CODE #0527 Agricultural Mechanics is a ThinkPad University curriculum in which the use of laptop computers is integrated into courses. The A.O.S. program is a two-year program consisting almost entirely of courses in mechanics and agriculture. There is no requirement for courses in liberal arts and general studies. The curriculum is best suited to students who intend to find immediate employment in their field or return to the home farm. The student may choose options (15 credits) in agricultural business, dairy equipment technology, small power equipment, auto mechanics, animal science, agronomy, or horticulture. Students who intend to continue their education would be better prepared by following the A.A.S. degree program in agricultural engineering, which includes the liberal arts and sciences required to transfer to a bachelor degree program. Career Opportunities: Mechanics in farm machinery dealerships, sales and service of farm equipment, self-employment in farm machinery business, facilities maintenance in agricultural operations. Program Learning Outcomes compression-ignition engines and modern agricultural equipment
94 controls used for diesel-powered equipment and modern agricultural equipment equipment and modern agricultural equipment in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems in diesel-powered equipment and modern agriculture equipment. Degree Requirements: Minimum 62 credit hours with a 2.0 minimum GPA and all required courses. Demonstrates proficiency through MAGN 101. English proficiency through SKLS 088. AGEN 100 Tractor Care and Maintenance AGEN 105 Principles of Farm Machinery 2 AUTO 102 Metals AGEN 115 Agricultural Engineering Industry Overview 1 AGEN 210 Small Power Equipment II AGEN 220 Maintenance, Repair, and Performance Tuning of Arctic Cat Equipment 4 AGEN 161 Basic Hydraulics AGEN 00 Internship in Agricultural Engineering 4 AUOS 260 Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating AGSC 12 Intro to Computer Applications in Precision Farming 2 RENG 102 Renewable Energy Resources AGEN 11 Fundamentals of Hydraulics DTEC 150 Diesel Systems AUTO 10 Internal Combustion Engines I - Theory Additional General Elective Required 1 Total Program 62 Option for General Elective ( credits required) AGEN 15 Construction Surveying NATR 142 Plane Surveying RESC 10 Light Framing AGEN 120 Water Supply and Sanitation 2 DTEC 50 Advanced Diesel Fuel Systems ACCT 100 Accounting Info. Management and Decisions AUTO 109 Chassis Analysis I 4 DTEC 105 Diesel PowerTrains I 4 DTEC 25 Electrical Power Generation DTEC 290 Diesel Equipment Technology Internship 1 DTEC 295 Diesel Equipment Technology Internship 1 Option Field of Study Electives (10 Required) Students must choose a minimum of 10 credits within one of the following option categories, if pursuing an option. 10 credits from the classes listed below must be taken if student is not pursuing an option. Agricultural Business ACCT 100 Accounting Info. and Management Decisions AGBS 100 Agricultural Economics AGBS 210 Farm Management AGBS 200 Marketing Agricultural Products AGBS 220 Agricultural Finance AGBS 20 Agricultural Business Management 2 Agricultural Science (Agronomy) AGRO 110 Soil Science AGRO 210 Field Crops AGRO 215 Soil Fertility and Fertilizers AGRO 110 Soil Science AGRO 10 Pasture Management and Forages Production AGRO 105 Soil and Water Conservation 2 Animal Science ANSC 100 Animal Science and Industry DANS 100 Dairy Nutrition DANS 160 Introduction to Dairy Science DANS 210 Dairy Health DANS 220 Dairy Herd Management DANS 110 Dairy Breeding DANS 225 Dairy Production and Management Automotive Mechanics AUTO 104 Automotive Electronics I AUTO 109 Chassis Analysis I 4 AUTO 177 Business and Personnel Management AUTO 202 Automotive Body Fundamentals AUOS 127 Internal Combustion Engines 5 -or- AUTO 10 Internal Combustion Engines I - Theory AUTO 171 Automotive Drivetrains Dairy Equipment Technology AGBS 20 Agricultural Business Management 2 DANS 160 Introduction to Dairy Science ELEC 25 Computer Machine Control 1 ELEC 26 Industrial Instrumentation 1 BSAD 209 Salesmanship DANS 225 Dairy Production and Management ELEC 290 Digital Circuits and Microprocessors Horticulture HT 101 Plant Materials HT 10 Landscape Planning & Design I HT 105 Landscape Planning & Design II HT 109 Landscape and Turf Management HT 206 Sustainable Landscapes HT 210 Horticulture Practices II 1 Small Power Equipment AUTO 104 Automotive Electronics I AGEN 110 Small Power Equipment 2 AUTO 177 Business and Personnel Management ACCT 100 Accounting Info and Management Decisions
104 DIESEL TECHNOLOGY A.O.S. CODE #1604 Diesel Technology is a ThinkPad University curriculum in which the use of laptop computers is integrated into courses. This A.O.S. program consists of courses in vehicular and industrial mechanics. The curriculum is best suited for those students who wish to find immediate employment working on diesel and all aspects of industrial and agricultural equipment. The student is allowed to take a variety of courses to gain a broad background in state-of-the-art technology. Career Opportunities: Truck repair, trailer repair, auto repair, sales and service of farm and industrial equipment, service manager, diesel fuel system technician. compression-ignition engines. controls used for diesel-powered equipment. equipment. in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems in diesel-powered equipment. Graduation Requirements: Minimum 60 credit hours with a 2.0 minimum GPA and all required courses. 20 credit ours of Liberal Arts. Demonstrated Proficiency through MAGN 101. DTEC 00 Diesel Equipment Technology Internship II 4 RENG 102 Renewable Energy Resources AGEN 100 Tractor Care and Maintenance Additional General Elective 12 TOTA L PROGRAM CREDITS 60 General Elective Course Selection (12 are required) DTEC 151 DTEC 290 DTEC 295 DTEC 00 AGEN 10 AGEN 120 Water Supply and Sanitation AGEN 210 Small Power Equipment II AGBS 20 Agricultural Business Management AUTO 109 Chassis Analysis I AUTO 202 Auto Body Fundamentals AUTO 20 Internal Combustion Engines II AUTO 209 Chassis Analysis II AUTO 259 Auto Body Non-structural Repair and DTEC 25 Seminar in Caterpillar Power Systems 2 Diesel Equipment Technology Internship I 1 Diesel Equipment Technology Internship III 1 Diesel Equipment Technology Internship II 4 Natural Resources Equipment Operation 2 Refinishing Electrical Power Generation 2 4 DTEC 105 Diesel Powertrains I 4 DTEC 110 Diesel Powertrains II 4 DTEC 150 Diesel Systems AGEN 11 Fundamentals of Hydraulics DTEC 50 Advanced Diesel Fuel Systems AGEN 161 Basic Hydraulics AUTO 102 Metals
105 DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY A.A.S. CODE #291 Diesel Equipment Technology is a ThinkPad University curriculum in which the use of laptop computers is integrated into courses. The A.A.S. curriculum was patterned after an industrial training curriculum. This curriculum offers courses in agricultural, industrial and vehicular mechanics. The program provides the courses necessary to move from the technician level to management within a business. It is designed for students who may be considering additional course work after completing their two-year degree. Career Opportunities: Diesel technician - truck, construction, electric power generation, agricultural, service writer, vocational teacher (with additional education), parts technician and factory representative. compression-ignition engines. controls used for diesel-powered equipment. equipment. in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems in diesel-powered equipment. Graduation Requirement: Minimum 62 credit hours with a 2.0 minimum GPA and all required courses. 20 semester ours of Liberal Arts. Demonstrated proficiency through MATH 102. DTEC 150 Diesel Systems AGEN 11 Fundamentals of Hydraulics DTEC 50 Advanced Diesel Fuel Systems AGEN 100 Tractor Care and Maintenance AUTO 102 Metals -or- DTEC 00 Diesel Equipment Technology Internship II 4 COMP 101 Composition and Research COMP 110 Technical Communications Natural Science as Advised 4 MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra with Trigonometry Additional SUNY Gen Ed 4 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDTIS 62 AGEN 161 Basic Hydraulics DTEC 105 Diesel Powertrains I 4 DTEC 110 Diesel Powertrains II 4
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS CODE #0912 The program provides one year of college-level subjects in specialized farm mechanics areas. It is designed for the student who for one reason or another can only find time for one year of college study. Included are many different phases of agricultural mechanization from machinery to electricity and refrigeration. Student must demonstrate proficiency through MAGN 101 Elementary Algebra Sample Study Plan Course Requirements AGEN 100 Tractor Care and Maintenance AGEN 10 Natural Resources Equipment Operation 2 AGEN 105 Principles of Farm Machinery 2 AGEN 115 Agricultural Engineering - Industry Overview 1 AGEN 145 Agricultural Building Systems AGEN 125 Rural and Residential Electrification AGEN 140 Welding AGEN 210 Small Power Equipment II AGEN 220 Maintenance, Repair, and Performance Tuning 4 of Arctic Cat Power Equipment AUTO 10 Internal Combustion Engines DTEC 105 Powertrains I 4
87 TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT B.TECH- CODE #118 Technology Management is a ThinkPad University curriculum using laptop computers integrated into courses. The Technology Management degree program allows graduates in specialized A.A.S. program areas to combine their technical expertise with a firm understanding of fundamental business functions. By combining business education with enhanced technical skill sets, graduates will be prepared to assume the role of supervisor or management trainee in a contemporary, technologydriven environment. This program provides students with technical and business expertise through classroom and hands-on field experiences. These features align with the college s mission of offering baccalaureate degrees with a business nature and a strong emphasis on technology and lifelong learning. While maintaining course flexibility, the program prepares professionals who identify and implement effective approaches to solving business problems and improve specialized business operation processes. Admission Requirements: A.A.S. or A.S. or 60 hours of lower division course work (from an accredited college or university) with a minimum GPA of 2.. Completion of Math 102 - Intermediate Algebra with Trigonometry (C or better required) or equivalent prior to enrollment into the program. Career Opportunities: Entry-level positions as front-line professionals Field operatives with advanced technical training Front-line supervisors or management trainees Entry-level business leadership roles in specialized fields Graduation Requirements: Students must have completed a total of 121 credit hours including 60 credits of prior studies, 15 hours of lower division courses and 46 hours of upper division courses, for a total of 121 credit hours. Within this total of credit hours, students much complete 12 hours of instruction in a Technology/ Business Core. The specific courses that comprise this core will depend on the student s prior lower division course work and future interests. Students must also complete 45 credit hours at the 00-400 level, of which 0 credits must be earned in residence at Morrisville. Finally, 0 credit hours must be earned in at least 7 of 10 SUNY General Education Categories and an overall GPA of 2.0 will be required for graduation. Communicate effectively both in writing and in presentations Evaluate strategies for solving business problems Recognize and promote ethical and responsible business practices Utilize quantitative analysis to evaluate current and future market segment opportunities Apply quantitative analysis to evaluate business profitability Assess and evaluate the impact of developing technologies on business opportunities Identify technology and workforce strategies to enhance overall productivity Prepare a competitive industry analysis in support of strategic decision making AGBS 20 Agricultural Business Management AND AGBS 240 Farm Management and Finance 4 BSAD 221 Business Statistics BSAD 00 Management Communications BSAD 408 Responsible Business Ownership PHIL 11 Professional Ethics 00-400 Business/Technology Core Elective 12 CITA 95 Internship Orientation Seminar 1 ENTR 474 Preparation for Field Study 1 TECH 480 Internship 15 Please Select Two of the Following Four: (6 ) BSAD 10 BSAD 20 BSAD 25 BSAD 400 ECON 140 ECON 101 Human Resource Management Entrepreneurship Marketing Management Production and Operations Management Intro to Microeconomics Intro to Macroeconomics Diesel Technology Option (Select 12 ) AUTO 60 Automotive Shop Management And Supervision DTEC 25 Electrical Power Generation DTEC 50 Advanced Diesel Fuel Systems AUTO 80 Automotive Parts Inventory Mgt & Merchandising AUTO 400 Automotive Fleet Maintenance RENG 05 Renewable Energy Systems ACCT 100 Accounting Information & Mgmt. ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I CITA 101 Principles of Computer Applications OFFT 100, 109 and 110 BSAD 116 Business Organization and Management