The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Lackawanna College.
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A program that generally prepares individuals to sell, select, and service agricultural or agribusiness technical equipment and facilities, including computers, specialized software, power units, machinery, equipment structures, and utilities. Includes instruction in agricultural power systems, planning and selecting materials for the construction of support facilities, mechanical practices associated with irrigation and water conservation, erosion control and agricultural data processing systems.
- Credits
- 0.00
- Notes
- Student requirements are defined under the Perkins Statewide Articulation Agreement.
Secondary Competency Task List.
Career Information Links: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/agricultural-engineers.htm, https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Business_Industry/workforce-development/Pages/Resources.aspx, https://www.agcareers.com/usa-all.cfm, and https://www.pacareerzone.org/majors/detail/01.0201.
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AGR 105- Basic Farming Maintenance The course covers fundamentals of maintenance and repair of farm facilities and equipment. Topics include safe use of hand tools and farm machinery, carpentry, concrete, painting, wiring, welding, plumbing, and calculating cost and materials needed. Upon completion, students should be able to answer theoretical questions on topics covered and assist with maintenance and repair of farm facilities and equipment. (3 Credits).
- Credits
- 3.00
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AGR 210-Agriculture Mechanization This course is a study of farm machinery and agricultural equipment. Topics include selection and operation of tractors, material handling equipment, and irrigation systems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify equipment parts and explain the basic principles of machinery operation and management. (3 Credits).
Objectives:
1. Demonstrate greenhouse planning and equipment selection
1. Demonstrate knowledge of agriculture equipment parts
2. Define types of greenhouses locations factors, materials, heat/cooling/lighting and energy conservation
2. Explain the basic principles of machinery operations and management
3. Demonstrate knowledge of material, facility planning, appropriate calculations
3. Describe a working knowledge of an irrigation system
4. Understanding of safety operations of agriculture equipment
- Credits
- 3.00
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AGR 120 - Plant Science This course introduces the basic principles of botany that pertain to agricultural production. Emphasis is placed on the anatomy and physiology of flowering plants. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain systems. (3 Credits).
- Credits
- 3.00
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- Location
- Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Phone
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(570) 961-7810
Call Lackawanna College
- Email
- questions@lackawanna.edu
Lackawanna College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Effective Dates
11/23/2021 until 12/31/2024
Notes
Nine (9) credits are aligned to the following Lackawanna College POS:
CIP 01.0199 Agribusiness, Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree.
Minimum Grade
You need a minimum grade of B to transfer these courses from PA Bureau of Career and Technical Education to Lackawanna College.
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