# Mechanized Agriculture (Certificate of Achievement)

Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Agricultural Engineering Technology

Source: https://butte.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/25398/28408/28074/28413/28200

**About the Program**

**Program Goal:** Career

**GE Pattern(s):** None

**Program Code:** 01305.00CA

See AS Degree in Mechanized Agriculture.

**Program Learning Outcome(s):**
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1.  Identify and demonstrate proper use, care, and adjustment of common and precision tools and machines found in a mechanized agriculture shop.
2.  Operate wheel and track type tractors safely and properly.
3.  Perform operator level maintenance and adjustments of tractor systems.
4.  Analyze and match the proper tractor and equipment to do the job correctly and efficiently.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 26 |
| AB 20 | Careers in Agriculture, Environmental Science and Natural Resources | 1 |
| AET 30 | Tractors and Crawlers | 3 |
| AET 34 | Farm Machinery | 3 |
| AET 36 | Heavy Equipment Operation | 6 |
| AET 38 | Diesel Engines and Machine Systems | 4 |
| AET 43 | Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems | 2 |
| WLD 20 | Beginning Welding | 4 |
| **Select one:** | | 3 |
| AET 22 | Natural Resources and Agri-Construction | 3 |
| EH 22 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| **Total** | | **26** |