Precision Agriculture Technology Course Catalog
Use this course outline to follow your Precision Agriculture Technology training from crop science to advanced precision farming tools. See how each semester builds skills in GPS, GIS and data-driven agriculture.
Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.
Precision Agriculture Technology Info
Precision Agriculture Technology (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
18 Months (4 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 72
First Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR 121 | Intro to Precision Ag | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 127 | Ag Accounting | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 128 | Soils and Fertilizers | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 129 | Intro to Agronomy | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 217 | Electronic Components and Troubleshooting | 56 | 2 |
| ● Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| ● Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 348 | 18 | |
Optional Courses Available
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL 100 | Written Preparation | 15 | 1 |
| CDL 102 | Behind the Wheel Training | 84 | 3 |
First Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG 124 | Ag Chemicals | 56 | 2 |
| AG 135 | Farm Equipment Maintenance | 56 | 2 |
| AG 214 | Ag Chemical Equipment | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 105 | Ag Safety | 28 | 1 |
| AGR 119 | Precision Supervised Occupational Experience I | 300 | 5 |
| FLT 132 | Advanced Unmanned Aerial System | 84 | 3 |
| (choose one) CSC 102 CSC 105 | Windows Applications for Technicians Computer Software Applications * | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 625 | 18 |
Second Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR 215 | Advanced Fertilizers and Manure Management | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 279 | Precision Ag Data Management | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 280 | Ag Retail Management | 45 | 3 |
| UAS 102 | Remote Sensing | 84 | 3 |
| ● Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| ● Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 309 | 18 | |
Optional Courses Available
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR 180 | Artificial Insemination (AI) Certification | 28 | 1 |
Second Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG 212 | Precision Mapping and VRT | 45 | 3 |
| AG 213 | Integrated Pest and Disease Management | 45 | 3 |
| AG 220 | Hydraulics and Diagnostics | 56 | 2 |
| AG 221 | Precision Ag Equipment | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 125 | Precision Supervised Occupational Experience II | 300 | 5 |
| AGR 163 | Principles of Selling | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 547 | 18 |
All optional courses not listed on your current program semester outline must be approved by your adviser and appropriately identified on the current semester outline of any Agriculture programs.
● Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system.
Students should speak with an advisor before doing so. Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.