Mechanized Agriculture Technology
Associate in Science School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology
Agriculture’s dependence on power equipment has given rise to a tremendous vocational education program at Merced College in the Mechanized Agriculture field.
The Mechanized Agriculture program offers courses in a wide variety of subject areas including Power Equipment Mechanics, Agricultural Construction, Diesel Engines, Hydraulics, Small Power Equipment, Machinery Management, and Power Equipment Operation. The Mechanized Agriculture facilities at the College are modern, spacious and equipped with current equipment that is used in the industry.
For instruction in Power Equipment Mechanics, the College shop has diesel engines of all makes and styles, hydraulic components, injection pumps, tractors, and agriculture equipment used for “hands-on” student training. Equipment used in the operation courses consist of both current model tractors as well as vintage designs. In addition, all of the implements necessary to run a complete farming operation are available for instructional use. Trucks and heavy equipment are also available for student instruction.
The Diesel Fuel Systems instruction provides the opportunity for our students to utilize a fully equipped fuel injection room. The College provides students with the tools necessary for all classes.
The Associate in Science degree in Mechanized Agriculture Technology is available for students who meet the graduation requirements and complete the following required courses, with a minimum grade of a “C” (or P) in each course in the degree, and maintain a 2.0 GPA.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
A. Explain the basic theory of the subject matter or system for the course of instruction based on industry standards.
B. Analyze a scenario based upon an equipment system failure/problem/ complaint.
C. Employ a systematic approach to troubleshooting a system malfunction and prepare a solution.
D. Demonstrate the correct tools/supplies required to diagnose/repair a malfunction
E. Evaluate if the path of repair was correct by testing and/or completing a work order/report.
Program Requirements:
Program Core: (34 Units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AGMA-02 | Agriculture Equipment | 3 |
| AGMA-07 | Compact Power Equipment | 3 |
| AGMA-11 | Diesel Engines | 4 |
| AGMA-12 | Equipment Mechanics Skills | 2 |
| AGMA-13 | Power Equipment Air Conditioning | 2 |
| AGMA-14 | Power Equipment Electrical Systems | 3 |
| AGMA-15 | Hydraulics | 3 |
| AGMA-16 | Power Trains | 4 |
| AGMA-17 | Applied Electrical and Hydraulic Service | 3 |
| AGMA-18 | Applied Diesel Technical Skills | 2 |
| AGMA-19 | Advanced Diagnosis and Repair | 3 |
| AGMA-20 | Introduction to Equipment Diagnosis and Repair | 2 |
| Major Total | 34 | |
Completion of MCCD-GE Breadth : (24 units)
Elective (as needed to reach 60 units) Units: (2 Units)
Total Degree Units: (60 Units)