Precision Agriculture - Software Diploma

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Offered at ECC (EVPAS)

Precision farming is a high tech concept that relies on advanced technologies to increase efficiency in farming practices. Precision Ag Software allows students to learn how to use GIS software, Precision Ag data management software, data processing and analysis, and processing imagery from a drone.

Plan of Study

Term One (17 credits)

AGC 103 - Ag Computers 3 credit(s)
AGC 216 - Career Seminar 2 credit(s)
AGP 333 - Precision Farming Systems 3 credit(s)
AGP 435 - Advanced Precision Farming: Software 3 credit(s)
GIS 111 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 credit(s)
MAT 772 - Applied Math 3 credit(s)

Term Two (16 credits)

Select one course (3 credits) from approved Ag Communications. *See Ag Communications note below.

AGB 336 - Agricultural Selling 3 credit(s)
AGC 907 - Co-op Field Experience Varied credit(s)
AGP 485 - Advanced Precision Farming: Software II 3 credit(s)
GIS 111 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 credit(s)

Ag Communications

A minimum of 3 credits of Communications courses from the courses listed below.

ENG 105 - Composition I 3 credit(s)
ENG 111 - Technical Writing 3 credit(s)
SPC 112 - Public Speaking 3 credit(s)
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit(s)

Iowa Valley Community College District

Precision Agriculture - Software Diploma

Plan of Study

Term One (17 credits)

Term Two (16 credits)

Ag Communications

Total Required Hours: 33