Mechanized Agriculture
Certificate of Achievement Agricultural Engineering Technology · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Identify and demonstrate proper use, care, and adjustment of common and precision tools and machines found in a mechanized agriculture shop.
- Operate wheel and track type tractors safely and properly.
- Perform operator level maintenance and adjustments of tractor systems.
- 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 | |