Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

Know the Future of Farming
Geospatial technology has revolutionized the operation
of today’s successful farms. GPS and GIS
now allow farmers to optimize input, reduce
waste, and generate the maximum possible yields.
Designed for use in all types of agricultural systems,
precision technology has improved the production of
everything from row crops to dairies. Now you can
learn to use this valuable technology to it’s full effect!
What can I expect?
As a student in this option, you’ll get extreme
hands-on experience with GPS and remote
sensing for data collection, GIS for data processing and
analysis, variable rate technology, and more! Expect to
master the latest technical, operational and software
applications for John Deere, Case IH, Raven,
Trimble, and Ag Chem precision systems.
You’ll get lots of active, “real time” learning
as you gather and use data from the LATI
demonstration farm and area co-op farms. You will also
have two internship opportunities with co-ops, private
businesses, producers and/or your home farm
operation.
Careers
This option will prepare you for a career in the
precision agriculture industry, including: precision
farming, geographic information system (GIS)
analysis, and equipment manufacturer technician
and sales. Specific job responsibilities might include:
GPS mapping; GIS database management, precision
agriculture equipment installation, maintenance
and repair, precision agriculture consulting and
applications in variable rate application technology.
As more and more farms nationwide adopt the use of
precision ag systems, more technicians will be needed
to operate, troubleshoot and repair the equipment!
Putting it to Use
The Lake Area Tech Agriculture program has
developed a working demonstration farm located on
the northwest edge of Watertown. LATI Ag students
are actively involved in the management decisions of
the farm and implement industry trends in agriculture
including mapping and precision ag study.
Partnerships with ag business and industry allow our
students to utilize state-of-the-art equipment to plant
and harvest the crops. Producer tours are conducted
during the year as well as other regional ag events and
educational seminars.
A laptop is required
for this option.
Learn more at www.lakeareatech.edu
Credits Required
for Graduation: 84.5
Associate of Applied
Science (A.A.S.)
Degree
20
Months
Agriculture - Precision Technology Option Courses
ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I. ............ 3 credits
AED 100 Automated External Defibrillator ...... 1/2 credit
AG 100 Soil Science ........................ 3 credits
AG 102 Crop Science ....................... 3 credits
AG 122 Fertilizers ........................... 3 credits
AG 124 Ag Chemicals ...................... 3 credits
AG 214 Ag Chemical Equipment ............. 3 credits
AG 247 Internship .......................... 5 credits
AGR 110 Animal Science ..................... 3 credits
AGR 118 Soil and Water Management. ......... 3 credits
AGR 165 Business Supervised
Occupational Experience I (S.O.E.). .... 5 credits
AGR 167 Business Supervised
Occupational Experience II (S.O.E.) .... 5 credits
AGR 215 Advanced Fertilizers, Soils, and
Waste Management. ................ 3 credits
AGR 217 Electronic Components and
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits
AGR 223 Advanced Computer Applications
for Ag. ............................. 3 credits
AGR 227 Precision Ag Tools. ................... 3 credits
AGR 233 Commodity Futures and Options ...... 3 credits
AGR 262 Precision Agriculture/Data Collection .. 3 credits
BUS 158 Principles of Selling .................. 3 credits
CIS 102 Windows Applications for Technicians .. 3 credits
CSS 100 Career Search Strategies ............ 1/2 credit
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics I ........ 3 credits
HAZ 100 Hazarous Materials Safety ........... 1/2 credit
SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech ............. 3 credits
OPTIONAL (NOT REQUIRED TO GRADUATE)
AGR 120 Seed and Grain Technology .......... 3 credits
AGR 142 Commercial Pesticide Certification ... 1/2 credit
AGR 150 Commercial Drivers License Preparation. . 1/2 credit
AGR 162 Co-op Principles .................... 3 credits
AGR 212 Plant Diseases/Insect ID and Control ... 3 credits
AGR 236 Business Management I .............. 3 credits
AGR 237 Business Law/Supervision ............. 3 credits
AGR 239 Microsoft Excel for Ag ................. 1 credit
AGR 252 Advanced Nutrition. ................. 3 credits
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 under the terms of articulation agreements and may be
substituted for recommended courses on the outline.
Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
BEHAVORIAL SCIENCE
PSYC 100 Psychology of Human Relations
PSYC 101 General Psychology*
MATHEMATICS
MATH 100 Applied General Math
MATH 101 Intermediate Algebra
MATH 102 College Algebra*
COMMUNICATIONS
COMM 101 Contemporary Communication
ENGL 101 Composition*
AGRICULTURE
Precision Technology Option
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