Course Descriptions
 
APT 101 Welding I

 
Welding I is a course designed for the agricultural and agriculture-related students. This course will be a study of welding methods and electrodes used in maintenance welding. Oxygen acetylene brazing, and cutting will be covered. Cast iron welding will also be learned. Threading operations, equipment maintenance, and soldering techniques will be taught. Prerequisite: None
 
APT 125 Outdoor Power Equipment

 
This course is designed to acquaint the learner with the theory, operation, maintenance and repair of outdoor power equipment. Emphasis will be on the power plant for this equipment. Light duty single cylinder, 4-cycle engines will be highlighted. Maintenance, repair and overhaul procedures for these engines will be covered in depth within the course. Prerequisite: None
 
APT 127 Tractor and Auto Air Conditioning

 
Tractor and Auto Air Conditioning is a course designed to give the student knowledge of the basic air conditioning theory and operation as well as the proper maintenance and service procedures. Each student will have the opportunity to diagnose and repair air conditioning components. A major emphasis will be on the job. Prerequisite: None
 
APT 137 Agriculture Seminar

 
Agriculture seminar is designed for those students wishing to improve their skills in Work Ethics, Customer Relations and all other aspects of job related skills. Employee/employer relations are studied with the intent to use these skills on the job. Prerequisite: None
 
APT 138 Applied Hydraulics & Pneumatics

 
This course is designed for the students to study the physical laws and pneumatics. Considerable time will be sent on all types of hydraulics and pneumatics components and their applications in various systems. The students will perform general maintenance, repair and testing of the individual components. Prerequisite: None
 
APT 141 Fundamentals of Engines

 
Fundamentals of Engines is designed for those students wishing to increase their knowledge of the internal combustion engine such as: principles of operation of two and four stroke engines, design, construction, repair and maintenance. Prerequisite: None
 
APT 146 Diesel Electrical Systems

 
Review of basic electrical theory and operational components for 6, 12 and 24 volt systems. Basic breaker point systems and troubleshooting will be covers. Batteries, Cranking motors, charging systems, lighting and accessory systems will be covered, along with all switches, relays, electrical circuits and wiring diagrams. The students will be required to demonstrate safe service and repair procedures for all electrical components. Prerequisite: TIN 129 Applied
 
APT 224 Occupational Work Experience

 
This course is designed to provide students with additional job-related agricultural technician skills while working at an approved dealership. Minimum requirements for the course include: at least one hundred (100) work hours per credit hour, supervision by the employer and the instructor, and a log of work performed. Prerequisite: Instructors permission.
 
APT 226 Tractor Maintenance & Repair

 
Tractor Maintenance & Repair is designed for those students wishing to increase their knowledge of maintaining and repairing tractors, i.e. performing maintenance checks at intervals as specified by the manufactured, noting any minor repairs that need to be made, and performing those tasks which are minor in nature. Prerequisite: None
 
APT 244 Ag Power Trains

 
Theories of operation and design of agricultural drive trains, the clutch standard transmissions, hydraulic assist transmissions, hydrostatic drives, torque converters, differentials, final drivers, power take-offs and special drivers are all covered in this course. The student will be required to apply what they learned, working on actual lab projects. Prerequisite: None
 
APT 245 Shop PracticeShop Practice I is a course designed for the students who are pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Ag Power Technology. Several phases of the Ag shop operation will be used, such as shop planning, filling out work orders, organization, scheduling safety procedures and the use of equipment safely. Prerequisite: Instructors Permission
 
APT 246 Ag Machinery Operation

 
Ag Machinery operation is designed for those students wishing to increase their knowledge of various ag machinery used in the local farming operation, such as sit up and adjustment of tillage equipment, the set up and operation of tractors, combines, hay and forage equipment and planting systems. Prerequisite: None
 
APT 247 Electrical Accessories Diagnosis & Repair

 
This course is designed for advanced agricultural electronics. Diagnosis, Repair and troubleshooting techniques will be emphasized. Lighting circuits, electronic fuel injection, climate controls & electronic over hydraulic controls are example of topic areas covered. Students will develop skills through hands-on practice and lecture. Competency profiles are used to determine the progress of each students skill development. Prerequisite: TIN 129 Applied Electricity/Electronics and APT 146 Diesel Electrical Systems
 
APT 248 Diesel Fuel Systems

 
Diesel Fuel Systems is a course designed to enable the students to perform basic diagnostics of the fuel systems used in the agricultural industry. It will cover such systems used on John Deere, Case IH, Ford New Holland & AGCO. Service procedures will be on fuel system components such as fuel tanks, filter, lift pumps, injection pumps, injectors, lines, pipes and fittings. Prerequisite: None