Agriculture Systems Technology, AAS

Campus: Muscatine Community College

This degree combines the Agribusiness Management and Engineering Technology programs at MCC. Agriculture Systems Technology (AST) is a career field merging the principles of engineering, science, math, and technology (STEM) with agriculture. An AST graduate will analyze, develop, build, and troubleshoot systems using practical knowledge and skill. Soft skills are stressed to prepare students for careers in sales; technology skills are achieved by hands on experiences.

Plan of Study

Term 1

AGB 108 - Human Relations I Credit(s): 1.50
AGB 336 - Agricultural Selling Credit(s): 3.00
CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit(s): 3.00
ELE 101 - Industrial Safety Credit(s): 1.00
ELE 216 - DC Circuit Analysis Credit(s): 3.00
MAT 705 - Industrial Math and Measurement I Credit(s): 2.00
SPC 170 - Professional Communication Credit(s): 3.00 OR
ENG 105 - Composition I Credit(s): 3.00 OR
SPC 112 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 16.50 Credits

Term 2

AGB 109 - Human Relations II Credit(s): 1.50
AGC 918 - Seminar I Credit(s): 1.00
ATR 105 - Industrial Robotics Credit(s): 3.00
EGT 117 - Fluid Power Fundamentals Credit(s): 2.00
ELE 217 - AC Circuit Analysis Credit(s): 3.00
ELT 312 - Solid State Devices and Systems Credit(s): 3.00
MAT 706 - Industrial Math and Measurement II Credit(s): 2.00

Term Total: 15.50 Credits

Term 3 - Summer

AGC 941 - Employment Experience I Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 3.00 Credits

Term 4

AGA 182 - Introduction to Soil Science Credit(s): 3.00
AGB 180 - Agribusiness Ethics Credit(s): 1.50
ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3.00
ELE 225 - Electrical Motor Control and Power Dist. Credit(s): 3.00
ELT 309 - Digital Circuits Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 13.50 Credits

Term 5

AGA 210 - Corn and Soybean Production Credit(s): 3.00
AGA 390 - Introduction to Renewable Resources Credit(s): 3.00 OR
ENV 115 - Environmental Science Credit(s): 3.00
AGC 919 - Seminar II Credit(s): 1.00
AGP 243 - Precision Agricultural Applications Credit(s): 3.00
ELT 123 - Programmable Logic Controllers Credit(s): 3.00
IND 143 - Motors and Drives Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 16.00 Credits

Term 5 Optional Course

AGM 157 - Machinery Management Credit(s): 3.00

AAS Total: 64.50 Credits

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

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