GPS/GIS Technology for Agriculture - Diploma (2018-2019)
Willmar (72 Credits) - Education Plan

 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(22 Courses)
Choose either AGRI1201 or MATH 1120 - College Algebra, for 4 credits.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
AGRI 1001 Ag Orientation 2 
AGRI 1201 Applied Mathematics for Agricultural Careers 1 
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 2123 Agricultural Communications and Leadership 3 
AGRI 2160 Planters & Spring Tillage 3 
AGRI 2210 Ag Industry Machinery Maintenance 3 
AGRI 2402 Employment Preparation for Agricultural Professionals 2 
AGRI 2800 Agriculture Internship 3 
Total Credits: 58  
 
Required Courses
(1 Course)
Complete two internships for a total of 6 credits.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
AGRI 2800 Agriculture Internship 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Elective Courses
(select 10 credits from the courses below)
Highly suggested electives:
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
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 
Total Credits: 10  
 
Elective Courses
(these courses are not required but are recommended)
Other technical electives:
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
AGRI 1622 Farm Management II 3 
AGRI 1721 Fall Agriculture Field Experience Lab 1 
AGRI 1722 Spring Agriculture Field Experience Lab 1 
AGRI 1730 Forage Production 3 
AGRI 1740 Specialty Crops 2 
AGRI 2130 Small Engine Repair 2 
AGRI 2135 Ag Electricity 2 
AGRI 2260 Ag Energy/Alternative Fuels 3 
WELD 1118 Agricultural Welding 2 
 
General Studies Applied Required Courses
(1 Course)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSWS 1481 OSHA General Industry / First Aid 1 
Total Credits: 1  
 
Total Diploma Credits: 72