WestHillsCollege Coalinga
New Program Packet
Program Name: Agricultural Engineering Technology Certificate Instructional Area: AG/BUS/CIS/CWEE
Faculty Originator: C. Cowden Date:7/10/09
Checklist:
New Program Proposal
New Course Proposal Packet (if necessary)
Course Revision Packet (if necessary)
Supporting documentation
List: Advisory Meeting Minutes
Signatures:
______Date______Curriculum Instructional Area Representative / ______Date______
Articulation Officer (required if transferable)
______Date______
Dean of Student Learning (required) / ______Date______
Dean of Learning Resources (required)
______Date______
College Curriculum Committee Chair (approved) / Date______
West Hills Community College District Board of Trustees (approved)
New Course Proposal
WestHillsCollege Coalinga
Title of Major/Certificate: / Agricultural Engineering Technology CertificateInstructional Area: / AG/BUS/CIS/CWEE
Faculty Originator: / C. Cowden
Date: / 7/10/09
Voc Ed Programs Advisory Committee Approval-(Attach copies of minutes) Date: / April 16, 2009
Articulation with Transfer Institution-(Attach copy of agreement) Date:
Program Prerequisite(s):
A.Courses - (Indicate clearly whether it is a “prerequisite”, “corequisite”, or “advisory
None
B.Skills and/or Knowledge - (Specific skills and/or knowledge a student must possess in order to be ready to begin the program)
None
Program Course Requirements:
A total of 18 units are required to complete this certificate, including 4 units of electives.
Required Courses:
AET 10Surveying
AET 11Advanced Surveying with GIS Applications
AET 15CAD for Agriculture
AET 16CAD Applications for Land Management in Agriculture
AET 50Technical Fundamentals of Agriculture
SLSCI 21Soils
Electives: students must choose 4 units from the following list:
AET 21Ag-Irrigation Management
AET 22Irrigation Evaluation and Design Principles
AET 23Advanced Irrigation Design
AET 24Drip and Micro Irrigation Design and Management
AET 51Grade Checking
AET 523-D Machine Control
AG 10Introduction to Agriculture
AG 11Agriculture Sales and Communication
AG 15xOccupational Work Experience
AGBUS 15Computer Applications for Agriculture
AGMM 51Introduction to Agricultural Manufacturing
AGMM 52ATrade Mathematics
AGMM 52BComputer Fundamentals
AGMM 52CJob Preparation
AGMM 52DTechnical Report Writing
AGMM 53AFluid Power Fundamentals
AGMM 53BPneumatic Fundamentals
AGMM 53CHydraulic Fundamentals
AGMM 54APower Transmission
AGMM 54BWelding Fundamentals
AGMM 54CElectrical Fundamentals
CRPSCI 1Introduction to Plant Science
CRPSCI 6Applications of GPS Technology in Ag
CRPSCI 7GPS Crop and Yield Monitoring
CRPSCI 19Water Management
HVYEQUI 50Heavy Equipment Operation
WT 40Introduction to Welding
WT 41Intermediate Welding
WT …Intermediate SMAW
WT …Advanced Welding SMAW
WT …Welding Certificate Preparation
Justification:
Members of our college and advisory committee met to discuss the future direction for the agriculture program at West Hills College. West Hills College, Farm of the Future’s advisory committee is made up of educators and industry from local communities. It is evident that there is a shortage of skilled workers in the engineering industry, across the board. It was discussed that an Agricultural Engineering Technology program would be a good fit to the existing curriculum and would be a benefit to the college and the community alike.
The skills obtained through the Agricultural Engineering Technology program will prepare students for internships thus better preparing them for the job market. Students, who learn skills such as GIS, AutoCAD, soils, irrigation, hydraulics and electrical applications will be prepared for a diverse number of internships in the agriculture industry, thus broadening their scope of job opportunities.
An Agricultural Engineering Technology program supports the mission of the college by enhancing student learning and supporting the colleges in the provision of world class learning environments. In addition, collaboration with USDA and local agricultural industry supports the mission of the college to act as a catalyst for collaboration with outside organizations and agencies.
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED:
1. Attached the typed program as it is to appear in the college catalog.
- Include a catalog statement
2. Submit a new course proposal packet for any “new” courses.
Program Name : / Agricultural Engineering Technology CertificateAssociate Degree Certificate
CATALOG STATEMENT:
The Agricultural Engineering Technology (AET) certificate program preparesstudent for a career in agriculture technology with an emphasis in engineering and science, including: soil science, surveying, computer-aided drafting, and surveying.A total of 18 units are required to complete this certificate, including 4 units of electives which students can use to tailor the curriculum to their own interests by choosing approved electives.
Required Courses:
Course NumberTitleUnits
AET 10Surveying2
AET 11Advanced Surveying with GIS Applications2
AET 15CAD for Agriculture2
AET 16CAD Applications for Land Management in Agriculture 1
AET 50Technical Fundamentals of Agriculture3
SLSCI 21Soils4
Electives4
TOTAL14
Electives: students must choose 4 units from the following list:
Course NumberTitleUnits
AET 11Advanced Surveying with GIS Applications2
AET 16CAD Applications for Land Management in Agriculture1
AET 21Ag-Irrigation Management3
AET 22Irrigation Evaluation and Design Principles4
AET 23Advanced Irrigation Design3
AET 24Drip and Micro Irrigation Design and Management3
AG 10Introduction to Agriculture3
AG 11Agriculture Sales and Communication3
CRPSCI 7GPS Crop and Yield Monitoring4
AET 51Grade Checking4
AET 523-D Machine Control4
AGBUS 15Computer Application for Agriculture3
WT 40Introduction to Welding2
WT 41Intermediate Welding2
WT …Intermediate SMAW2
WT …Advanced Welding SMAW2
WT …Welding Certificate Preparation2
AG 15xOccupational Work Experience1-2
AGMM 51Introduction to Agricultural Manufacturing0.5
AGMM 52ATrade Mathematics1
AGMM 52BComputer Fundamentals0.5
AGMM 52CJob Preparation0.5
AGMM 52DTechnical Report Writing0.5
AGMM 53AFluid Power Fundamentals0.5
AGMM 53BPneumatic Fundamentals0.5
AGMM 53CHydraulic Fundamentals0.5
AGMM 54APower Transmission0.5
AGMM 54BWelding Fundamentals0.5
AGMM 54CElectrical Fundamentals0.5
HVYEQUI 50Heavy Equipment Operation10.5
Farm of the Future
Advisory Meeting Minutes
Agricultural Engineering Technology
April 16, 2009
The Agricultural Engineering Technology Advisory Committee met in FF404 at the Farm of the Future in Coalinga, California.
Members Present
Kerri Birdwell – Cal Poly, SLO
Mike Dow – Helena Chemical
Rod Haarberg – Topcon Positioning
Randy Grumbles – WHC Student
Mike Howard – Chico State
Kurt Quade – Quade Consulting
Robert Nielsen – USDA – Agricultural Engineer
Joe Bazerra – CSUF
Clint Cowden
Joy Cowden
WELCOME
Clint Cowden thanked everyone for coming and stated the importance of their involvement in the committee. He stressed the importance of the committee and how far the college has improved.
INTRODUCTIONS
Clint Cowden made introductions around the table.
PROGRESS REPORT
Clint Cowden gave an overall update about the Farm of the Future.
CURRICULUM
Robert Neilson suggested that we create an Associate degree in Agricultural Engineering Technology in which students can specialize in several certificate areas such as irrigation and 3DMC.
He moved motion to approve an Associate of Science in Agricultural Engineering Technology.
Kerri Birdwell and Mike Howard second
Motion approved.
Kerri Birdwell moved motion to approve course AET 10.
Mike Dow and Robert Nielson second
Motion approved.
Mike Howard moved motion to approve course AET 11.
Kurt Quade and Randy Grumbles second.
Motion approved.
Mike Howard moved motion to approve course AET 15.
Kerri Birdwell and Kurt Quade second.
Motion passed.
Randy Grumbles moved motion to approve course AET 16.
Robert Neilsen and Wade Cook second.
Motion passed.
Mike Howard brought up the fact that math is a problem for many students therefore a hands-on, applied math course would be helpful. He moved motion to approve AGMM 87.
Mike Dow and Kerri Birdwell second.
Motion passed.
COMMENTS
Mike Dow commented on adding a class similar to BRAE 129 (Cal Poly) which covers the basics of electricity, hydraulics, welding and ets.
Clint adjourned meeting