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2012 Syllabus Introduction Agricultural Mechanization

This syllabus outlines an introductory course in agricultural mechanization that covers agricultural power and machinery, electrification and applications, structures, and soil and water conservation. The course objectives are to provide an introduction to these topics, develop skills using related tools and equipment, apply mathematics, and explore career opportunities in agricultural mechanization. Suggested texts and topics are listed to guide instruction across the four subject areas over 10-16 class periods each.

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2012 Syllabus Introduction Agricultural Mechanization

This syllabus outlines an introductory course in agricultural mechanization that covers agricultural power and machinery, electrification and applications, structures, and soil and water conservation. The course objectives are to provide an introduction to these topics, develop skills using related tools and equipment, apply mathematics, and explore career opportunities in agricultural mechanization. Suggested texts and topics are listed to guide instruction across the four subject areas over 10-16 class periods each.

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2012

SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION

Semester hours: 3-4


No Prerequisite

Course Description:
IAI description: AG 906: Introduction to Agricultural Mechanization (3-4 semester hrs). An
introduction to agricultural power and machinery (engines, power transmission including hydraulics, tillage
machinery, calibrations, and harvesting equipment), agricultural electrification and applications (circuits,
motors, controls, and materials handling and processing), agricultural structures (plans, loads, construction
materials and layout and design), and soil and water conservation (surveying, mapping, drainage and
conservation structures).

Objectives:
1. To provide an introduction to:
A. Agricultural Power and Machinery
B. Agricultural Electrification and Application
C. Agricultural Structures
D. Soil and Water Conservation and Conservation Structures
E. Metal Fabrication

2. To develop skills using:


A. Surveying Equipment
B. Hand and power tools
C. Measuring devices, tools, and diagnostic equipment
D. Electrical wiring
E. Emerging Technologies

3. To develop abilities in mathematical applications (solving technical problems in a logical and legible
manner)

4. To provide opportunities for career exploration in agricultural mechanization.

5. To develop a vocabulary of agricultural mechanization principles and applications.

6. To develop and practice safe work skills.


Suggested Texts: (latest editions)
Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology: A Problem Solving Approach, Field and Sohe, current
edition

Suggested Auxiliary Texts or References: (latest edition)


1. Engineering Technology in Agriculture, Southern Regional Land Grant College of Agriculture.
2. Basic Engineering Principles, Merkel
3. Practical Farm Building, Boyd
4. Farm Field Machinery, Finner
5. Selected AAVIM materials
6. Selected ITCS materials
7. Selected MEPS materials
8. Surveying auto tutorial aids; Mitchell and Bubenzer
9. Selected FOS and FOM manuals, John Deere and Company
10. Selected service manuals for engines and machinery
11. Illinois Ag Education library
12. Websites: www.howstuffworks.com
13. Agricultural Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications, Herren
14. Agricultural Power and Technology, Burkybile/Johnson/Lee/and Shelhamer

Topics:
The following list includes more topics than can be covered in one course. It is suggested that appropriate
topics can be selected from each of the four main subject areas.

Subject Area Periods


I. Agricultural Power and Machinery 10-16
A. Engines
B. Power Transmission
C. Tillage Machinery
D. Calibrations
E. Harvesting Equipment
II. Agricultural Electrification and Application 10-16
A. Circuits
B. Motors
C. Controls
Subject Area Periods
D. Material Handling and Processing
III. Agricultural Structures 10-16
A. Plans
B. Loads
C. Construction Materials
D. Layout and Design
E. Metal Working
IV. Soil and Water Conservation 10-16
A. Surveying
B. Mapping
C. Conservation Structures
D. Drainage

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