{
  "college": "bakersfield-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Agriculture, Nutrition & Culinary Arts",
  "id": "mechanized-agriculture-associate-of-science",
  "name": "Mechanized Agriculture",
  "award": "A.S. Degree",
  "department": "agriculture-nutrition-and-culinary-arts-anca-pathway",
  "sourceUrl": "https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/program/mechanized-agriculture-associate-of-science-fall-2026",
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      "markdown": "#### Mechanized Agriculture Associate of Science\n\nA degree in Mechanized Agriculture will prepare students for a career in facilities maintenance, heavy equipment repair, and service management in industries such as, but not limited to: agriculture, industrial, construction, material handling, and mining. While completing the required courses students will have the opportunity to earn individual stack-able job skills certificates, and a certificate of achievement. Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a \"C\" or \"P\" (pass) grade in each course, the student will be eligible for an Associate of Science degree.\n\n### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n-   1\\. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to evaluate the proper selection and use of personal protective equipment as well as be part of a safe working environment.\n\n-   2\\. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of gas and diesel engine and mechanical system operation theory as well as the ability to identify parts and components.\n\n-   3\\. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to diagnose failures in electrical systems, emissions systems, hydraulic systems and integrated equipment systems, as well as mechanical drives on agricultural equipment and facilities.\n\n-   4\\. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to generate reports that clearly detail mechanical failures or repairs to the customer or employer through written explanations.\n\n-   5\\. At the conclusion of this program, the student should be able to design, construct, fabricate and maintain equipment and facilities, as well as understand the various tools associated with these processes.\n\n### Program Requirements"
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          "text": "Mechanized Agriculture Associate of Science: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "27-30"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Core Courses: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "15"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B3",
          "title": "Small Gas Engines",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B9",
          "title": "Mobile Equipment Electrical Systems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B10",
          "title": "Farm Power Operation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B11",
          "title": "Introduction to Diesel Engine Repair",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B13",
          "title": "Hydraulics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A",
          "units": "12-15"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ELET B3",
          "title": "Programmable Logic Controllers",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B2",
          "title": "Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B4",
          "title": "Agriculture Safety",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B5",
          "title": "Agriculture Irrigation Technology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B12",
          "title": "Advanced Diesel Engine Repair",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B14",
          "title": "Heavy Equipment Systems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B15",
          "title": "Advanced Mobile Hydraulics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B16",
          "title": "Heavy Equipment Troubleshooting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MCAG B48WE",
          "title": "Work Experience Education",
          "units": "1-14",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGRI B1",
          "title": "Agriculture, Environment and Society",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD B53A",
          "title": "Shielded Metal Arc Welding",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        }
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