Course Descriptions

In this course, students study the theory and principles of precision agriculture equipment, become familiar with the Global Positioning System (GPS) and develop a working knowledge of variable rate systems. Students gain a general overview of current and emerging technologies in precision agriculture as they relate to farm operations and production agriculture.

This course is an introduction to concepts, strategies and technology for farm planning, economic accounting systems and marketing techniques.

This course acquaints students with an understanding of market forces and their relationship to price establishment of agricultural crops, organization of markets, marketing policy and price trends of agricultural commodities.

This course emphasizes utilization of land, labor, capital and management in the organization and operation of a farm, and includes the decision-making processes involved in establishing a farm business. Analyzing, budgeting, and using principles of economics are considered in decision-making.

This course introduces the business of agriculture and computerized record keeping. This is an applied course of record keeping and financial statements. Students will utilize computerized records (cash and accrual accounting), manage inventories and generate financial documents. Topics include calculation of earnings, efficiency factors, total business and enterprise analysis.

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of an automotive shop environment. They will learn occupational safety, proper use of power and hand tools, shop equipment, fasteners, precision measuring instruments, electronic information, writing electronic repair orders and industry expectations.

This course focuses on the varied suspension systems currently in use, including McPherson strut, leaf spring, coil spring and torsion bar. Also covered will be caster, camber and toe, and other alignment angles; wheel balance using the latest road force technology; and operation, diagnosis and repair of manual and power steering systems.

This course teaches the basic principles of disc and drum brakes, hydraulic systems, parking brakes and power assist units. Emphasis is placed on operation, diagnosis and repair of various types of brake systems. Basic operation of anti-lock brake systems will be covered.

This course involves the understanding and servicing of batteries, charging systems and starting systems. The student will perform tests on these items using bench testing and vehicle testing. Students also will disassemble and reassemble components so they understand how those items operate. Students will determine cost of replacement versus repair.

This course involves understanding Ohm's law, multimeter usage, schematic reading, electrical circuit operation and electronic components. The student will perform electrical tests and repairs on training boards and on various vehicles. This course is a prerequisite for all second-year automotive courses.

This course will provide the introduction to basic vehicle maintenance. Included will be identification of service points and procedures required for maintenance. Fluid types, brake inspection, tire rotation and service information will be addressed.

This course covers the fundamentals of internal combustion engine operation, repair and maintenance. The procedures for removal, replacement, diagnosing, rebuilding and assembly are presented. Proper tool and equipment application and failure diagnosis are emphasized.

This course covers the disassembly, diagnosis, measurement, service, assembly and adjustment of engines and components. Cylinder heads, valve trains, cylinder block assemblies, cooling and lubrication systems are thoroughly covered.

This course covers service and theory of operation of clutch, manual transmission, drive shaft and drive axle systems. Service involves removal, disassembly, repair, reassembly and adjustment of these systems. Noise vibration and harshness in the drive train system will be diagnosed and repaired.

This course covers drive axles, drive shafts, front and rear wheel bearings and analysis of vehicle noise vibration and harshness. Theory, service skills and diagnosis are covered on bench and in-vehicle units. Drive line phasing, alignment and balance are covered.