Agriculture Production Technology
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Certificate
Agriculture Production Technology (A14)
Students interested in production agriculture with an emphasis on agricultural technology should consider the Agricultural Production Technology certificate. Graduates of this program may become employed as farm operators, herdsmen, equipment operators, or general farmhands.
Work and Employment
This program prepares students for positions as assistant managers, farm operators, equipment operators, or general farmhands. Practical, hands-on experience will be emphasized.
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Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
- Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
- Kevin M. Larsen, Assistant Professor of Agriculture, 815-835-6279
- Jeff Johnson, Multicraft Instructor, 815-835-6279
Total Hours Required - 29 Hours
Major Field Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR109 | Soil Science | 4 Hours |
| An introduction to the chemical physical and biological properties of soils the origin classification and distribution of soils and their influence on people and food production the management and conservation of soils and the environmental impact of soil use.Prerequisite None4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI AG 904 LectureLab Hours 3 lec 2 lab hoursweek | ||
| AGR116 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 Hours |
| The application of the sciences of genetics physiology and nutrition to the improvement of the animal industries and an introduction to management and production practices. Includes animal breeds breeding and selection products and marketing production technology and economics animal behavior and current issues in animal science.Prerequisite None4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI AG 902 LectureLab Hours 3 lec2 lab hoursweek | ||
| AGR130 | Intro to Agr Mechanics | 4 Hours |
| This course is designed to provide a introduction to agricultural power engines hydraulics calibrations and agricultural equipment agricultural electrification and applications circuits motors and controls agricultural structures plans loads construction materials and layout and design metal fabrication and soil and water conservation surveying mapping drainage and conservation structures.Prerequisite None Illinois Articulation Initiative IAI AG 9064 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 3 lec2 labweek | ||
| AGR150 | Intro to AG Bus Management | 4 Hours |
| Organization and structure of agricultural businesses resource evaluation policy development and implementation functions of management and laws and taxes that affect business.Prerequisite None4 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 4 lecweek | ||
| AGR199 | Ag Issues & Perceptions | 3 Hours |
| This course is designed to increase the understanding awareness and critical analysis of todays top agricultural issues and their impact upon the social political economic and cultural aspects of society. Agricultural issues include but are not limited to environment animal welfare crop production biotechnology trade and policy water quality and a changing consumer attitude towards agriculture and food production. Prerequisite None 3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| AGR201 | Crop Science | 4 Hours |
| Crop Science introduces the basic principles of plant growth including human and environmental influences and the theoretical and practical application of agronomic principles to crop production. Includes the historical and economic importance of crop plants for food feed and fiber origin classification and geographic distribution of field crops environmental factors and agronomic problems crop plant breeding growth development and physiology cropping systems and practices seedbed preparation tillage and crop establishment pests and controls and harvesting storing and marketing practices.Prerequisite None4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI AG 903 LectureLab Hours 3 lec2 lab hoursweek | ||
| CIS109 | Introduction to Computers | 3 Hours |
| This introductory course consists of the study of computer hardware software operating systems communications networking Internet systems and program development life cycles and their role in business decision making. The use of Internet multimedia security and ethics will be emphasized throughout the course. In addition laboratory experience will be gained with a survey of Microsoft Windows and business computer software applications programs in word processing electronic spreadsheets database management presentation graphics and Internet. Prerequisite None. Students having no experience with computers are encouraged to first take CIS 100-Keyboarding3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI BUS 902LectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| UAS101 | Intro to Unmanned Aircraft Sys | 3 Hours |
| An introduction to small unmanned aircraft systems sUAS and preparation for the FAAs Part 107 Remote Pilot exam. This course does not require previous experience with remote-controlled aircraft. Safety control and basic maneuvers are key elements. Quadcopters are the focus with particular attention to their use in agricultural business. Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec. 2 labweek | ||
Suggested Program
First Semester - 15 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR116 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 Hours |
| The application of the sciences of genetics physiology and nutrition to the improvement of the animal industries and an introduction to management and production practices. Includes animal breeds breeding and selection products and marketing production technology and economics animal behavior and current issues in animal science.Prerequisite None4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI AG 902 LectureLab Hours 3 lec2 lab hoursweek | ||
| AGR150 | Intro to AG Bus Management | 4 Hours |
| Organization and structure of agricultural businesses resource evaluation policy development and implementation functions of management and laws and taxes that affect business.Prerequisite None4 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 4 lecweek | ||
| AGR201 | Crop Science | 4 Hours |
| Crop Science introduces the basic principles of plant growth including human and environmental influences and the theoretical and practical application of agronomic principles to crop production. Includes the historical and economic importance of crop plants for food feed and fiber origin classification and geographic distribution of field crops environmental factors and agronomic problems crop plant breeding growth development and physiology cropping systems and practices seedbed preparation tillage and crop establishment pests and controls and harvesting storing and marketing practices.Prerequisite None4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI AG 903 LectureLab Hours 3 lec2 lab hoursweek | ||
| UAS101 | Intro to Unmanned Aircraft Sys | 3 Hours |
| An introduction to small unmanned aircraft systems sUAS and preparation for the FAAs Part 107 Remote Pilot exam. This course does not require previous experience with remote-controlled aircraft. Safety control and basic maneuvers are key elements. Quadcopters are the focus with particular attention to their use in agricultural business. Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec. 2 labweek | ||
Second Semester - 14 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR109 | Soil Science | 4 Hours |
| An introduction to the chemical physical and biological properties of soils the origin classification and distribution of soils and their influence on people and food production the management and conservation of soils and the environmental impact of soil use.Prerequisite None4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI AG 904 LectureLab Hours 3 lec 2 lab hoursweek | ||
| AGR130 | Intro to Agr Mechanics | 4 Hours |
| This course is designed to provide a introduction to agricultural power engines hydraulics calibrations and agricultural equipment agricultural electrification and applications circuits motors and controls agricultural structures plans loads construction materials and layout and design metal fabrication and soil and water conservation surveying mapping drainage and conservation structures.Prerequisite None Illinois Articulation Initiative IAI AG 9064 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 3 lec2 labweek | ||
| AGR199 | Ag Issues & Perceptions | 3 Hours |
| This course is designed to increase the understanding awareness and critical analysis of todays top agricultural issues and their impact upon the social political economic and cultural aspects of society. Agricultural issues include but are not limited to environment animal welfare crop production biotechnology trade and policy water quality and a changing consumer attitude towards agriculture and food production. Prerequisite None 3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| CIS109 | Introduction to Computers | 3 Hours |
| This introductory course consists of the study of computer hardware software operating systems communications networking Internet systems and program development life cycles and their role in business decision making. The use of Internet multimedia security and ethics will be emphasized throughout the course. In addition laboratory experience will be gained with a survey of Microsoft Windows and business computer software applications programs in word processing electronic spreadsheets database management presentation graphics and Internet. Prerequisite None. Students having no experience with computers are encouraged to first take CIS 100-Keyboarding3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI BUS 902LectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||