Black Hawk College
Campuses located in the city of Moline and near Kewanee, Illinois.
http://www.bhc.edu
Agriculture Mechanics Technology
Associate in Applied Science Code: 9081
Contact Persons: East Campus, Gary Werkheiser, 309-854-1833, Rm. B-116; Recruiter, 309-854-1724,
Rm. A-202B
The Agriculture Mechanics Technology degree program provides a proper balance of theory and practical
application for students preparing for careers in the agricultural machinery and equipment industry.
Graduates of the program may become employed as mechanics, machinery and equipment technicians,
parts specialists, machinery and equipment sales persons, or service managers in agricultural implement
dealerships and agricultural equipment repair businesses.
The curriculum emphasizes laboratory diagnostic procedures in the areas of diesel and gasoline engines;
electrical systems, including computerized control systems and electronic fuel control systems;
transmissions and power trains; and hydraulic systems. Additional experience will be provided to students
in the area of machinery operation and management. Students are placed in agricultural implement
dealerships and agricultural equipment repair businesses for an eight-week internship. Through the
internship, students gain valuable on-the-job experience as they apply what they have learned in class.
Enrollment in the Agriculture Mechanics Technology degree program is limited. Students are required to
provide their own basic set of tools. Information on admission requirements and required tools may be
secured from one of the contact persons or the Enrollment Services Office.
Suggested Courses
Course (Credit Hours):
First Year
Fall Semester
AG 275 Field Machinery Operations I (3)
MECH 102 Brake and Hydraulic Systems (4)
MECH 103 Electrical Systems I (4)
MECH 111 Engine Repair I (4)
Spring Semester
AG 276 Field Machinery Operations II (3)
MECH 104 Electrical Systems II (3)
MECH 108 Hydraulic Transmissions (3)
MECH 211 Engine Repair II (4)
MECH Elective (3)
Summer Semester
AG 273 Lawn and Garden Equipment Repair (4)
MECH 105 Fuel Control Systems (4)
MECH 112 Air Conditioning (3)
MECH 290 Work Experience Intern Seminar (1)
Second Year
Fall Semester Credit Hours
CS 100 Introduction to Computers (3)
COMM 100 Communication Skills (3)
MATH Elective (3)
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Black Hawk College
Campuses located in the city of Moline and near Kewanee, Illinois.
Science
Elective (3)
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Spring Semester
BA 110 Introduction to Business (3)
AG or MECH Electives (6)
Minimum total hours required for degree: 64
Suggested electives: AG 172; AUTO 291; MECH 109, 215, 219
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