Certificate in Irrigation Technology
Irrigation Technology | |||
Certificate of Achievement: Irrigation Technology | |||
This program will provide students with the quickly evolving technical skills of the irrigation industry. Training and skill development include; the study of plant-soil-water relationships, water management and application, system design, evaluation and installation, pumping systems, and drainage. After successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to enter the workforce as irrigation managers, pump testers and repair technicians, system designers, system installers, ditch tenders and other utility personal. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance. | |||
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES | |||
Upon satisfactory completion of this program, the student should be prepared to: | |||
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS | |||
To earn a Certificate of Achievement, the student must complete the following courses with a grade C or better | |||
I. Agriculture Career Courses - Complete 5 units | Units | ||
AG 115 | 1 | Introduction to Agricultural Education & Careers | 1 |
AG 249 | NP | Agriculture Internship | 2 |
AG 259ABCD | NP | Agricultural Work Experience | 1 - 4 |
Agriculture Science Breath Courses - Complete 9 Units | Units | ||
AGEC 225 | 1 | Agriculture Computer Applications | 3 |
PLSC 200 | NP | Introduction to Plant Science | 3 |
NR 200 | NP | Soils | 3 |
III. Major Required Courses - Complete 15 Units | Units | ||
AGM 235 | 1 | Irrigation and Drainage | 3 |
AGM 236 | NP | Advanced Irrigation and Drainage | 3 |
AGM 237 | NP | Irrigation Wells, Pumps, and Drive Systems | 3 |
AGM 238 | NP | Irrigation System Design | 3 |
AGM 239 | NP | Irrigation System Installation and Maintenance | 3 |
Total Units | 29 |