Start or advance your career with one or more of these two-semester production agriculture and soil and crop science certificates. Learn hands-on crop management and production skills, agriculture machinery and mechanic skills.
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Degree at a Glance
Degree Type
Associate of Applied ScienceLocation
Fort Lupton Campus
Credits
60Tuition*
In-District
$5,620
In-State
$8,500
WUE
$12,400
In-District
$29,440
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Production AgricultureCertificates
Production Agriculture and Crops Certificate
Learn a broad spectrum of plant and soil fundamentals with this certificate. Gain skills in horticulture, crop production, soil science, and farm and ranch management, with an introduction to the computer skills managers and scientists need.
| Row Groupings | Certificate Requirements: | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| required | AGE 2105 - Farm and Ranch ManagementProvide students with practical experience in applying principles of economics, business, marketing, and finance to the management of a farm/ranch operation. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| required | HLT 1101 - Introduction to HorticultureIntroduces the biology of horticultural plants, and basic horticultural practices. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
| required | AGY 1100 - General Crop ProductionFocuses on production and adaptation of cultivated crops, principles affecting growth, development, management, and utilization. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
| required | AGY 2140 - Introductory Soil Science: GT-SC1Focuses on formation, physical properties, chemical properties, and management of soils emphasizing conditions that affect plant growth. This is a statewide Guarantee Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
| required | CIS 1018 - Intro to PC ApplicationsThis course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| Total Credits for Certificate | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
Production Agriculture Mechanics Certificate
Learn fundamental agriculture and power mechanic skills and the basics of agricultural machinery and welding, with an introduction to essential computer skills.
| Row Groupings | Certificate Requirements: | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| required | AGY 1100 - General Crop ProductionFocuses on production and adaptation of cultivated crops, principles affecting growth, development, management, and utilization. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
| required | AME 1005 - Basic Agricultural Mechanic SkillsCovers safety, proper tool use, tool reconditioning, A.C. electricity, D.C. electricity, domestic water supply, and farm sanitation systems. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
2 |
| required | AME 1007 - General Power MechanicsTeaches the theory of operation and maintenance of small engines and related power equipment used on the farm. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
2 |
| required | AME 1025 - Agricultural MachineryEmphasizes the safe operation, construction, purpose, maintenance, and adjustment of farm machinery. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| required | AME 1051 - Fundamentals of WeldingDevelops basic welding skills, principles, and practices in arc and oxy-acetylene welding. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| required | CIS 1018 - Intro to PC ApplicationsThis course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| Total Credits for Certificate | 17 | |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to Precision Agriculture Certificate
Learn about advanced geospatial technologies such as global positioning systems (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS). Gain fundamental computer skills along with an understanding of how these technologies are used to enhance agricultural equipment for precision planting and harvesting and other applications.
| Row Groupings | Certificate Requirements: | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| required | AGR 2033 - Applied Information Technology in AgricultureIntroduces applied geospatial principles and advanced technologies in agriculture, including; coordinate systems, mapping use, general navigation, computer technology, precision agriculture concepts, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing. Attention is also given to the history, development, and future of these technologies. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| required | AGR 2035 - Precision Agricultural OperationsIntroduces various methods in precision navigation of agricultural equipment utilizing Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and other support networks. Focus is placed on working with control consoles, equipment, GIS data integration, field planning, zone management, and variable rate applications. Attention is also given to differential correction systems, error sources, environmental variables, and precision accuracy. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| required | CIS 1018 - Intro to PC ApplicationsThis course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| required | GIS 1001 - Introduction to Geographic Information SystemsSurveys the development, application and use of geographic information systems (GIS). Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| Total Credits for Certificate | 12 | |
|---|---|---|
Precision Agriculture Certificate
Learn the basics of crop production and foundational farm machinery skills along with advanced geospatial technologies such as global positioning systems (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS). Understand how these technologies are used to enhance agricultural equipment for precision planting, harvesting and other applications, and gain the fundamental computer skills you’ll need in the field.
| Row Groupings | Certificate Requirements: | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| required | AGR 2033 - Applied Information Technology in AgricultureIntroduces applied geospatial principles and advanced technologies in agriculture, including; coordinate systems, mapping use, general navigation, computer technology, precision agriculture concepts, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing. Attention is also given to the history, development, and future of these technologies. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| required | AGR 2035 - Precision Agricultural OperationsIntroduces various methods in precision navigation of agricultural equipment utilizing Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and other support networks. Focus is placed on working with control consoles, equipment, GIS data integration, field planning, zone management, and variable rate applications. Attention is also given to differential correction systems, error sources, environmental variables, and precision accuracy. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| required | AGY 1100 - General Crop ProductionFocuses on production and adaptation of cultivated crops, principles affecting growth, development, management, and utilization. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
| required | AME 1025 - Agricultural MachineryEmphasizes the safe operation, construction, purpose, maintenance, and adjustment of farm machinery. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| required | CIS 1018 - Intro to PC ApplicationsThis course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| required | GIS 1001 - Introduction to Geographic Information SystemsSurveys the development, application and use of geographic information systems (GIS). Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
| Total Credits for Certificate | 19 | |
|---|---|---|