Ag Mechanization Technology - AAS

CIP Code

01.0201.00

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The John Deere TECH program is designed to help prepare students for a career in the field of agriculture mechanization technology. The student will study the theory and practice required for employment with John Deere as agriculture technicians (ag. tech) where they will repair and maintain complex mechanized farm equipment. This is a high-tech program with limited enrollment. Students are asked to make applications to the John Deere TECH Department in early spring. They must have a John Deere sponsor for whom they will work between semesters; and they must take the TSI test and Mechanical Reasoning Tests prior to being accepted into the program. Students successfully completing the two-year program will receive an AAS Degree in Agriculture Mechanization technology and Certificates of Completion. For more information, please contact the Navarro College John Deere TECH Department.

Freshman Year

Fall

DEMR 1405	Basic Electrical Systems	4
DEMR 1301	Shop Safety and Procedures	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
DEMR 1406	Diesel Engine I	4
	Approved Core Math	3
Total Credit Hours:		17

Spring

DEMR 1225	Small Air-Cooled Engines	2
DEMR 1229	Preventative Maintenance	2
DEMR 2339	Advanced Electrical Systems	3
DEMR 1449	Diesel Engine II	4
SPCH 1321	Business & Professional Communication	3
DEMR 1166	Practicum I	1
Total Credit Hours:		15

Summer

DEMR 1466	Practicum II	4
Total Credit Hours:		4

Sophomore Year

Fall

DEMR 1416	Basic Hydraulics	4
AGME 1353	Harvesting Equipment	3
DEMR 1421	Power Train I	4
	Approved Language / Philosophy / Culture or Creative Arts	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

Spring

DEMR 1323	Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) Troubleshooting and Repair	3
DEMR 2338	Power Applications I	3
DEMR 2166	Practicum II	1
Total Credit Hours:		7

DEMR 2332: Capstone must be taken in the final semester.