Agriculture Systems
5 courses · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
AGAT-51 Agricultural Technical Literacy
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture. 3 hours lab
This is a foundational digital literacy course focusing on developing basic computer skills utilized in agriculture. The course will teach basic word applications, spreadsheet skills, PowerPoint and email skills needed for communicating in agricultural settings. The class will also cover accessing information on the internet, reading digital maps and navigating agribusiness applications. Pass/No Pass only. (11/23)
AGAT-52 Agriculture Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture. 3 hours lab
This course involves an international view of the sociology of agriculture presented through an examination of relationships between societies and their environments, economics, and agriculture. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of agriculture’s use of technology and the corresponding impact on the environment, economy, and society on a global scale. Pass/No Pass only. (11/23)
AGAT-53 Agricultural Safety
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture. 3 hours lab
This course provides technical training and familiarization of agricultural basic tools and safety practices. The topics covered in the course are OSHA safety in agricultural settings, basic lock out tag out procedures, proper personal protection equipment, local and federal rules and regulation, and proper hygiene. Pass/No Pass only. (11/23)
AGAT-54 Equipment Operation, Configuration and Troubleshooting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hour lecture. 3 hours lab
This course provides familiarization of electronic and mechanical agricultural equipment operation. The course covers manual/automated controls, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment, and hardware and software setup. Pass/No Pass only. (11/23)
AGAT-55 Workplace Effectiveness
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture. 3 hours lab
This course will address elements of communication, work ethic, workplace etiquette, problem-solving, time-management. Pass/No Pass only. (11/23)