GPS/GIS Technology for Agriculture - AAS Degree (2015-2016)
Willmar (72 Credits) - Education Plan

The agriculture industry has an ever-increasing demand for graduates with an agronomy background who can provide decision-making data for the modern producer in the areas of field mapping, predicting field potential, soil sampling/soil analysis, fertility recommendations, yield monitoring, and many other areas. The GPS/GIS Technology degree addresses these areas.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(18 Courses)
AGRI 2800 must be taken during the summer session after completion of the second semester.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
AGRI 1520 Computers in Agriculture 3 
AGRI 1550 Introduction to Ag Business 2 
AGRI 1551 Ag Business Procedures and Records 3 
AGRI 1552 Ag Business Credit and Finance 2 
AGRI 1553 Agri-Business Management and Marketing 3 
AGRI 1580 Ag Sales & Service 3 
AGRI 1640 Ag Commodity Marketing 3 
AGRI 1650 Soils and Fertility Management 3 
AGRI 1660 Introduction to Agronomy 3 
AGRI 1720 Corn and Soybean Production 3 
AGRI 1770 GIS Applications 3 
AGRI 1771 Introduction to Precision Ag 2 
AGRI 1772 Remote Sensing/Image Analysis 2 
AGRI 1773 GIS Problem Solving 3 
AGRI 1774 Electronics Components and Troubleshooting 3 
AGRI 2160 Planters & Spring Tillage 3 
AGRI 2210 Ag Industry Machinery Maintenance 3 
AGRI 2800 Agriculture Internship 3 
Total Credits: 49  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 50 while the section is listed as having 49 credits.
 
Required Courses
(1 Course)
Choose this course to complete second internship for a total of 6 internship credits.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
AGRI 2800 Agriculture Internship 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Elective Courses
(these courses are not required but are recommended)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
AGRI 1610 Agri-Data Technology 2 
AGRI 1621 Farm Management I 3 
AGRI 1670 Integrated Pest Management 3 
AGRI 1680 Crop Scouting Techniques 2 
AGRI 1681 Crop Scouting Techniques Lab 1 
AGRI 1700 Crop Protection Products 2 
AGRI 1761 Agricultural Water Management 2 
AGRI 1780 Grain Handling and Storage 2 
AGRI 2161 Planter Meter Certification 1 
AGRI 2191 CDL - Preparation for Written Test 2 
AGRI 2192 CDL - Preparation for Road Test 1 
AGRI 2240 Pesticide/Fertilizer Equipment 3 
AGRI 2250 Basic Custom Application 2 
 
Technical Elective Courses
(this course is not required but is recommended)
Choose WELD 1118 or any other course with the AGRI prefix.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
WELD 1118 Agricultural Welding 2 
 
General Studies Applied Required Courses
(3 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSWS 1402 Employment Prep & Retention 2 
GSWS 1451 First Aid/Safety 1 
GSWS 1462 Industry Skills 2 
Total Credits: 5  
 
General Education Elective Courses
(select 9 credits from the courses below)
Choose one CMST course and one ENGL course and MATH 201.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CMST 121 Introduction to Communication 3 
CMST 220 Public Speaking 3 
CMST 225 Small Group Communication 3 
ENGL 121 College Composition I - Critical Reading & Writing 3 
ENGL 122 College Composition II: Writing with Sources 3 
ENGL 123 Scientific and Technical Writing 3 
MATH 201 Elementary Statistics 3 
Total Credits: 9  
 
General Education Elective Course List
The remaining General Education credits may be chosen from any of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum goal areas, however the following courses are suggested.
See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Total Credits: 6  
 
Total AAS Degree Credits: 72