Major:
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology Major
Description: A program that prepares individuals to maintain and repair specialized farm, ranch, and agribusiness power equipment and vehicles. Includes instruction in the principles of diesel, combustion, electrical, steam, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and their application to the maintenance of terrestrial and airborne crop-spraying equipment; tractors and hauling equipment; planting and harvesting equipment; cutting equipment; power sources and systems for silos; irrigation and pumping equipment; dairy, feeding, and shearing operations; and processing systems.
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What Courses Do Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you would take for Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.
Algebra |
Engineering |
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