Agriculture Mechanized Agriculture
17 courses · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
AGMA-01 Equipment Safety
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a study of safety on and about farm equipment and machines. The safe operation and daily maintenance of machines commonly used in the daily operation of farming operations will be covered along with hitching, driving, and operational safety skills. The safety rules and laws that apply to agriculture equipment will be stressed. (10/25)
AGMA-02 Agriculture Equipment
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AG-MA 108L
This Course is a study of the use, maintenance, adjustment, calibration, and repair of the equipment commonly used in California agriculture, with emphasis on primary and secondary tillage, planting, chemical application, and harvesting equipment. The selection and operation of both machinery and tractors will be practiced. Safety will be stressed throughout. (11/25)
AGMA-03 Applied Mechanical Welding
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- AGMA-12
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course presents the skills and knowledge required in the Mechanized Ag/Diesel Technology field. Skills covered include Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW),Oxyfuel Cutting and Brazing(OFC & OFB), and metal fabrication. Skills will be fashioned around industry-accepted standards of performance. (05/23)
AGMA-05 Agricultural and Industrial Technical Skills
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an introduction to basic technical skills required throughout the industrial areas. The course includes identification and use of tools and materials, tool sharpening and care, hot and cold metal work, pipe fitting, electrical wiring fundamentals, basic woodwork, concrete materials and mixes, and sketching and estimating. (11/25)
AGMA-06 Small Engine Repair and Maintenance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a complete introduction to the operation, construction, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of two-cycle and four-cycle engines. It is designed for persons without prior experience in small engines. Theory and practical work including safety and the care and use of specialized tools used in small engine repair and maintenance will be covered. Examples of types of engines to be used will include lawn mower, power saw, pump, conveyor, self-propelled small carts, and any other small engines. (11/25)
AGMA-07 Compact Power Equipment
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- AGMA-06
- Transfers to
- CSU
This is a study in basic principles of modern small equipment and engines and explores design, operation, and proper maintenance of equipment and current compact engines approved by the California Air Resources Board. Topics include application of compact engine systems to various machines, power transmission systems, attachments, related engine systems to various machines, power transmission systems, attachments, related engine systems, equipment operation, problem solving, and component failures. (11/25)
AGMA-11 Diesel Engines
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course explores the operation and repair of modern diesel engines. Principles and theories are studied by operating, testing, diagnosing, disassembling and reassembling diesel engines and their components. (11/25)
AGMA-12 Equipment Mechanics Skills
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to skills and safety required within the Diesel Mechanics and Mechanized Agriculture areas. The course will include identification and use of hand tools and power equipment used within the equipment mechanic area. Emphasis will be placed on precision measuring and use of the following equipment: hydraulic press, pullers, cleaners, hoists, jacks, securing, dynamometers, valve grinders, boring machines, sharpening tools, reamers, hones, glass bead machine, boil out tank, forklifts, and other specialty tools. An in-depth study will also occur on fasteners and plumbing used within the equipment mechanic area. (11/25)
AGMA-13 Power Equipment Air Conditioning
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- AGMA-12
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a study of the fundamentals of mobile power equipment air conditioning systems. Current EPA regulations that govern the use of refrigerant installation, diagnostic, and recycling equipment are also covered. Environmental impacts by various protection procedures are emphasized. (11/25)
AGMA-14 Power Equipment Electrical Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a study of the fundamentals of electricity with applications to current power equipment electrical systems. Theory and service procedures will include the following systems: starting, charging, lighting, and accessories. (11/25)
AGMA-15 Hydraulics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This is an introduction to the principles of hydraulics applied to farm and light industrial equipment. The course includes a study of the technical language of fluid power, including graphical symbols, industrial standards, components, and maintenance of hydraulic units. (11/25)
AGMA-16 Power Trains
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- AGMA-12
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to the principles of hydraulics applied to farm and light industrial equipment. The course includes a study of the technical language of fluid power, including graphical symbols, industrial standards, components, and maintenance of hydraulic units. (11/25)
AGMA-17 Applied Electrical and Hydraulic
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- AGMA-14
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to give students knowledge and competencies in modern cab and chassis electrical systems, electronics, electrohydraulics, and hydraulic systems. Testing, diagnosis, repair, and replacement of computer controlled systems, monitors, sensors, lighting systems, wiring harness, electro/hydraulic systems, and hydraulic systems will be emphasized throughout the course. (11/25)
AGMA-18 Applied Diesel Technical Skills
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- AGMA-11 and AGMA-12
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course includes applied skill in the service and repair of diesel engines and their sub-systems. Emphasis is placed upon in-frame service/rebuild applications, electronic service information, and component installation and timing, Testing and diagnostic procedures for after service/repair is an important part of the course. Industry safety is emphasized throughout the course. (11/25)
AGMA-19 Advanced Diagnosis and Repair
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- AGMA-11, AGMA-12, AGMA-13, and AGMA-14
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed for students who have completed a majority of the Diesel Equipment/Mechanized Agricultural courses. Emphasis will be placed on modern diagnosis and equipment repair techniques used in agriculture, heavy equipment and on-highway truck industries. (11/21)
AGMA-20 Introduction to Equipment Diagnosis and Repair
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Corequisite
- AGMA-12 and AGMA-14
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed for students who are enrolled in the first semester Diesel Equipment/Mechanized Agricultural courses. Emphasis will be placed on the introduction of modern diagnosis and equipment repair techniques used in agriculture, heavy equipment and on-highway truck industries. (11/25)
AGMA-21 Truck Brake and Chassis
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2 hour lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- AGMA-12
- Corequisite
- AGMA-16
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a study of truck and bus mechanics. It includes a study of the running gear, tires, wheels, brakes, electrical systems wiring, services, maintenance, and safety inspection. Troubleshooting and servicing is a major portion of this course. (11/25)