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Arkansas State University-Beebe

Associate of Applied Science

AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY

ASU-Beebe Campus

The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for students who desire a program of study leading to job preparation for entry into the work force. Generally, Associate of Applied Science degrees do not transfer into four-year programs, but some of the courses may transfer.

AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY

ASU-Beebe Campus

See the Advanced Technology and Allied Health Division or page 57 of the 2007-08 catalog.

Contact:

Roger Long

Department Head
Instructor of Agriculture Equipment Technology
Campus: ASU-Beebe
Office: AT 101, John Deere Ag Tech Building
Phone: (501) 882-8316
E-mail: rwlong@asub.edu

Walter Tubbs

Instructor of Agriculture Equipment Technology
Campus: ASU-Beebe
Office: AT 103, John Deere Ag Tech Building
Phone: (501) 882-8317
E-mail: whtubbs@asub.edu

This program is designed to develop students as John Deere service technicians. The curriculum is designed by John Deere and ASU-Beebe to focus on the entire line of John Deere products. The goal is to provide the students with experience in hydraulics, electrical systems, engines, power trains, air conditioning, machine adjustments, JDTAC, and the entire service system.

Requirements (64 hours)

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Credit Hours	Course
3	0	3	ENG 1003 Freshman English I
3	0	3	CIS 1503 Microcomputer Applications I
1	3	2	JDAT 1022JD Controls & Instrumentation
3	3	4	JDAT 1004JD Agricultural Electrical Systems
2	3	3	JDAT 1023 Agricultural Hydraulics
12	9	15

Second Semester

Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Credit Hours	Course
			ENG 1013 Freshman English II
			OR
3	0	3	ENG 1033 Technical Writing & Communication
1	3	2	JDAT 1002 John Deere Air Quality Systems
1	3	2	JDAT 1012 Precision Farming Technologies
3	3	4	JDAT 1014 Tractor Power Trains
2	3	3	JDAT 1033JD Consumer Products & Systems
10	12	14

Summer Session

Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Credit Hours	Course
0	0	6	JDAT 1046 Dealer Internship I (12 weeks)
0	0	6

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Credit Hours	Course
3	0	3	Social Science Elective
3	3	4	JDAT 2014 Advanced Tractor Diagnostics
2	2	3	PSSC2803Field Crops
3	0	3	MATH 1103 Math Solutions for Mechanical Tech
2	3	3	JDAT 2033 John Deere Engine Systems
13	8	16

Second Semester

Lecture Hours	Lab Hours	Credit Hours	Course
3	2	4	PHSC 1204 Physical Science
2	3	3	JDAT 2003 Harvesting Equipment
0	0	3	JDAT 2023 Dealer Internship II
2	3	3	JDAT 2053JD Technician Certifications
7	8	13

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