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Course DescriptionsJohn Deere Tech ConcentrationAGEN 111 Introduction to Computing inAgricultural Engineering (C)AGEN 132 Fundamentals of Diesel EngineTechnology (C)A study of the design, operation, and components of a moderndiesel-powered internal combustion engine. Working with bothengine components and running engines, students will developan understanding of the operation, assembly, troubleshooting,and rebuilding skills required of service technicians. Emphasiswill be placed on testing, troubleshooting, horsepower output,and emission standards. Extensive use of technical informationin written and electronic format will be incorporated in allaspects of the course.2 class hrs. 1 three-hr. lab.3 credits-springThis course is designed to introduce students to computerapplications in the agricultural equipment industry. Studentswill use various software applications to construct computeraided design drawings, gather information through electronicparts catalogs and electronic service manuals, and diagnose/test equipment systems using desktop and laptop computersand mobile processors. Students will also use other computerapplications to construct reports, organize data, performcalculations, and make presentations that are part of manyvarious equipment-related careers.1 class hr. 1 two-hr. lab.2 credits-fallAGEN 151 Basic Welding (C)A study of metal fastening by welding methods. Oxyacetyleneand electric welding procedures and their effects on metalproperties will be discussed. Laboratory provides experiencein the use of arc and oxyacetylene welding and oxyacetylenecutting. 1 class hr. 1 two-hr. lab.2 credits-fall, springAGEN 116 Industry (John Deere) Work Experience OrientationThis course is designed to prepare students and guide themthrough their work experiences. It will consist of orienting thestudent to the work environment, tasks, and forms and recordsto be completed during the work experience. Prerequisite:John Deere Tech or Power Machinery Technology majorsonly. 1 class hr.1 credit-fallAGEN 166 Agricultural Mechanics (C)A course designed to study the selection, use and maintenanceof tools and equipment found in the repair shop. Students willgain experience in using industry accepted procedures andmaterials. 1 class hr. 1 two-hr. lab.2 credits-fallAGEN 117 Industry (John Deere) WorkExperienceThis work experience course consists of the actual workexperience at the dealership that sponsors the student. Aminimum of 44 hours of approved experience is required.Prerequisite: AGEN 1161 credit-springAGEN 170 Basic Hydraulics (C)An introduction to the fundamental principles of hydraulics, fluid power components and their design, application,operation, and maintenance. This course includes a studyof terminology, industrial standards, symbols, and basiccircuitry design as related to fluid power. Application ofhydraulics to both agricultural and light industrial equipmentis emphasized. 2 class hrs. 1 two-hr. lab.3 credits-fallAGEN 118 Industry (John Deere) WorkExperienceA second block of actual on-site work experience at thesponsoring dealership. A minimum of 44 hours of approvedexperience is required. Prerequisites: AGEN 116, AGEN 1171 credit-fallAGEN 231 Electrical and Electronic SystemDiagnostics (C)Students will gain an in-depth understanding of currentelectrical and electronic systems found on modern tractors andmachinery, through the use of agricultural equipment, trainercircuits, and available testing equipment, the technician’sDC circuit diagnostic skills will be honed. Equipmentsystem troubleshooting and repair will be emphasized. Itis understood that the students have a basic understandingof electrical components, test equipment, and schematicdiagrams. Prerequisite: PHYS 101. 2 class hrs. 1 three hr.lab.3 credits-springAGEN 119 Industry (John Deere) WorkExperienceThe third block of on-site work experience at the dealershipsponsoring the student. This completes the college requirementof on-site experience and counts toward the total of 20 weeksrequired by the dealership. A minimum of 44 hours ofapproved experience is required. Prerequisites: AGEN 116,AGEN 117, AGEN 1181 credit-spring5

AGEN 232 Power Train Theory, Diagnostics andRepairAGEN 273 Hydraulic & Hydrostatic Diagnostics(C)A study of power transmission, clutch through final drive,utilized in agricultural construction, forestry, lawn and gardenequipment. Students will develop knowledge of the designand operation of various types of clutches, mechanical andpower shift transmissions, differentials and final drives.Hands-on learning will be applied to diagnostic methodsused for troubleshooting as well as proper repair and overhaulprocedures.Prerequisite: AGEN 132 or permission of the instructor.2 class hrs. 1 four-hr. lab.4 credits-springA systems approach to recognizing and diagnosing hydraulicand hydrostatic issues as they relate to mobile off-roadequipment and machinery. A study of the componentsand hydraulic/hydrostatic circuits dealing with externalcylinder operation, lift, steering, braking, and drive systems.Inspecting, troubleshooting, and servicing of hydraulic/hydrostatic components and systems will be included.Prerequisite: AGEN 170.1 class hr. 1 four-hr. lab.3 credits-springAGEN 285 Equipment Retailing Management (C)A course dealing with requirements of the retail agriculturalequipment business for farm equipment, industrial equipment,or farmstead mechanization, physical facilities, organization,supervision and managerial aspects of the equipment businessincluding parts, service and sales departments. Studentsincorporate the above by planning in detail for an equipmentbusiness.3 class hrs.3 credits-fall, springAGEN 241 Agricultural Machinery (C)A study of the principles, design and operation of tillage,planting and harvesting machinery. Actual experience inadjustment, maintenance, set-up, servicing and operation ofmachinery, utilizing manufacturers’ technical manuals as amajor resource for information.2 class hrs. 1 four-hr. lab.4 credits-fallAGEN 292 Fuel Systems II (C)Students will study the design and construction of nozzles,injectors, and fuel pumps used in agricultural and constructionequipment. Emphasis will be placed on the design, testing,cleaning, and repair and adjustment of the different styles ofnozzles and pumps available. Troubleshooting and malfunctiondiagnosis is included.Prerequisite: AGEN 192.2 class hrs. 1 three-hr. lab.3 credits-springAGEN 245 Air Conditioning (C)The course covers the principles of refrigeration and mobile airconditioning applications in agriculture. Environmental andgovernmental regulations concerning handling and recoveryof refrigerant as well as troubleshooting electrical controlsand sensors are included as they impact the systems covered.Primary focus is on mobile units such as air conditioned cabsin combines, tractors and other related applications.1 class hr. 1 two-hr. lab.2 credits-springPHYS 101 Principles of Physics I (C)Students will learn the principles of the science and behaviorof DC and AC electrical circuits, magnetism, electronicsand heat energy. Activities will include applications utilizingcurrent technology to develop skills for explaining, testingand diagnosing various electrical/ electronic devices andcircuits. Use of digital and analog testing instruments willbe stressed.2 class hrs. 1 two-hr. lab.3 credits-fallAGEN 248 Global Positioning Apps in AgricultureThe course will incorporate GPS Technology as it relatesto agricultural field applications that increase fieldefficiency. Topics will include basic GPS signals, tractorand equipment setup and adjustments, signal activations,calibration, field operation, and mapping. Classroominstruction will be complemented with field operations.Students should be familiar with operation of modernagricultural tractors. [Fall] [2 credits] Contact hours: 26

Student Admissions and SelectionCandidates are encouraged to include in their highschool programs as many college preparatory coursesas possible. Vocational agricultural courses aredesirable prerequisites for admission in agriculturecurricula. Applicants with a strong academic backgroundhave an advantage over those who have completed lessrigorous high school programs. At SUNY Cobleskill,admission requirements vary among the curricula,depending on the ratio of applications to openings.Requirements for Full-Time StudentsAdmission to this college and to all other colleges in theState University of New York system is based on thequalifications of applicants. Applicants are reviewedwithout regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, nationalorigin, handicap or marital status. In accordance withSection 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended, State Laws, and the Governor’s ExecutiveOrder 40, the State University of New York does notdiscriminate against handicapped persons in therecruitment of students, the recruitment of an employmentof faculty and staff, or in the operation of any of itsprograms and activities.Early Admissions ProgramThe college admits high school students under its EarlyAdmissions program following completion of the junioryear. Students admitted under this program will studyfull-time at the college level before having completedtheir formal course work for the high school diploma.The program is designed to shorten the total numberof years of high school and college education.To be eligible for admission to SUNY Cobleskill, and theJohn Deere Tech. Sequence, a candidate must submita SUNY application and satisfactorily meet the followingrequirements:1. Graduate from a fully accredited and approved highschool or qualify for a High School EquivalencyDiploma.Application Procedure1. Obtain application forms from any high schoolguidance office or write: Director of Admissions, StateUniversity of New York College of Agriculture andTechnology at Cobleskill, Cobleskill, New York 12043.2. Submit an official high school transcript.3. A campus visit is required for most applicants.2. Most candidates are required to complete a campusvisit. Campus Visitation Day programs are scheduledby the Admissions Office and selected Saturdaysduring the academic year, with invitations mailedapproximately two weeks prior to the appointment.Contact the Office of Admissions at 518-255-5525.4. It is strongly recommended that applicants foradmission submit scores from either the CollegeEntrance Examination Board Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT) or the American College Test (ACT).5. Candidates who have previously attended anotherhigher education institution must submit an officialtranscript showing all attempted courses.3. Students unable to attend one of the CampusVisitation Day programs can make campus visitsMonday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m.and 4:15 p.m. For an appointment, contact the Officeof Admissions at the above telephone number. It isrecommended that appointments be made two weeksprior to the campus visit.6. Secure approval from a John Deere Dealer Sponsorfollowing acceptance by the college.7. Following acceptance to a program and payment ofdeposits, a medical report form will be provided forthe candidate’s completion.7

Fall Semester CandidatesContact:The college does not have an application deadlinealthough some curricula can be filled early in theadmissions year.State University of New YorkOffice of AdmissionsPhone: 518-255-5525Fax: 518-255-6769E-mail: admissions@cobleskill.eduSponsor ApprovalApplicants must complete an interview with and secureapproval from a sponsor. The applicant is responsiblefor locating a sponsor. Applicants should take the DealerApproval Form to a potential sponsor, who is to completethe approval form and return it to the John DeereTech Coordinator. If the dealer decides not to grantsponsorship, the student should contact the John DeereTech Coordinator, who will assist the student in obtaininga sponsor.Teacher-Coordinator - Chris SmithAg. Engineering Technology DepartmentPhone: 518-255-5694FAX: 518-255-6025E-Mail: smithcr@cobleskill.eduCorrespondence:Eligible Dealer LocationsAll correspondence should be directed to the followingaddresses:John Deere agricultural equipment dealers located in thefollowing states are eligible to sponsor students at SUNYCobleskill. Connecticut Delaware Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New YorkJohn Deere Tech CoordinatorCurtis-Mott Hall Room 105SUNY CobleskillCobleskill, NY 12043 Vermont Rhode Island Pennsylvania West VirginiaStudents can contact a local John Deere dealer to see ifthe dealer is interested in sponsoring a student. Or, theycan contact the SUNY Cobleskill Office of Admissions orthe John Deere Coordinator for a list of approved JohnDeere dealers seeking a student to sponsor.8

College CostsNew York State ResidentsFull-Time Tuition & Fees as of July 2018DescriptionFull-time Per SemesterFull-Time Per YearTuition3,435.006,870.00Comprehensive Fees*892.001,784.00Room – Double occupancy3,980.007,960.00Meal Plan – t-of-State ResidentsFull-time Tuition & Fees as of July 2018DescriptionFull-time Per SemesterFull-Time Per YearTuition8,325.0016,650.00Comprehensive Fees*892.001,784.00Room – Double occupancy3,980.007,960.00Meal Plan – Unlimited2,695.005,390.00Total15,892.0031,784.0099

COMPREHENSIVE FEES (REQUIRED)for part-time students and is used to help cover the cost of theintercollegiate athletic program. This fee can be waived only bythe Intercollegiate Athletics Board. Refunds are available only tostudents who officially withdraw from the College during the firstweek of the semester. The first week of the semester is definedas the first seven days of classes.Course FeeCertain courses require laboratory or course fees which rangefrom 20 to 350 depending on the course. Those courseswhich require lab fees are so designated in the College’s coursecatalog. Refunds are available to students who officially withdrawfrom the College during the first week of the semester or dropthe course during the first week. The first week is defined as thefirst seven days of classes.Wellness Center FeeThe Mandatory Student Wellness Center Fee permits unlimitedaccess to physical and mental health services while the Collegeis in regular session. Nurse Practitioners and RegisteredNurses provide primary/acute medical care by appointment.Mental Health Counselors provide psychological counseling byappointment. The majority of procedures and services at theWellness Center are covered by the Mandatory Student WellnessCenter Fee; 144.50 per semester for full-time students and 12.04 per credit hour for part-time students. Some specializedprocedures carry an additional fee. For a copy of the currentfee schedule see the Wellness Center. Refunds are available tostudents who officially withdraw from the College during the firstweek of the semester, which is defined as the first seven days ofclasses.College FeeThis mandatory fee was established by the State University Boardof Trustees under Resolution No. 63.22, September 1, 1963. Thefee is 12.50 per semester for full-time students (registered in12 or more credit hours) and 85 cents per credit hour for parttime students (registered in less than 12 credit hours). The fee iscollected by all units of the State University System. The CollegeFee is not refundable under ordinary circumstances.Dorm Program Fee (dorm students only)A fee of 25.00 is assessed from each resident annually foreducational and social programs.Dorm Communications Fee (dorm students only)Local telephone service is available in each student room subjectto the “Terms and Conditions” as provided by the InformationServices. The dorm communications fee is 36 per semester.Technology FeeThe Information Technology Fee is a mandatory fee that isused to help support the College’s commitment to the use ofmodern and effective information technology in its teaching andlearning environment. The fee provides students the benefit ofhigh-speed access to the Internet, access to Web-based coursematerials, e-mail services, and network printing services. It alsocovers licensing fees for the campus-standard software andspecialized academic software, and to help support maintenanceand upgrades to the campus network and to provide instructionaltechnologies in the classroom. For full-time students the fee is 187.50 per semester and 15.63 per credit hour for part-timestudents. Refunds are available to students who officially withdrawfrom the College during the first week of the semester. Thefirst week of the semester is defined as the first seven days ofclasses.Student Activity FeeThe Student Activity Fee is currently a mandatory fee asdetermined by a student body vote every two years. This fee is 95 per semester for full-time students and 7.92 per credit hourfor part-time students. Student Government dispenses the moneyreceived from the fee to over thirty-five clubs, and many additionalprograms. The fee enables the College to conduct such activitiesas Homecoming Weekend, movies, comedians, dances, speakers,professional entertainers and much more. This fee can only bewaived by Student Government. Refunds are available only tostudents who officially withdraw from the College during the firstweek of the semester. The first week of the semester is definedas the first seven days of classes.Academic Transcript FeeAcademic transcripts will be mailed by request without charge. Fall2010 and forward; this fee is covered by the academic transcriptfee billed with the semester bill. Transcripts are requested throughthe Registrar’s Office. A transcript will not be issued if the studenthas any financial obligation to the college. There is a lifetime capof 120 per student for the semester fee.Intercollegiate Athletics FeeThe Intercollegiate Athletics Fee is a mandatory fee, asdetermined by the College President based on recommendationsfrom the Intercollegiate Athletics Board. The fee is 210.00per semester for full-time students and 17.50 per credit hour10

Residence Hall Technology FeeStudent Health Insurance FeePromotes, assists and provides for maintenance, licensing &upgrades of communications related equipment in the residencehalls. This mandatory fee is 36 per semester.Per campus policy, all full-time students at SUNY Cobleskillare required to be enrolled in a health insurance plan. Full-timestudents will be automatically enrolled in the campus accident andsickness health insurance plan ( 799 fall semester and 1245spring/summer with dental), unless they complete a waiver formdocumenting existing health insurance coverage. The SUNYCobleskill accident and sickness insurance policy is available in thefall, spring and summer semesters to full and part-time students,as well as their spouses and dependents. Information about thispolicy is available at the Wellness Center or online.Center for Career Development FeeThe Center for Career Development Fee (formerly the CareerDevelopment Fee) is a mandatory fee charged to all full-timestudents each semester in the amount of 20.00 to support theCenter for Career Development services. Refunds are availableonly to students who officially withdraw from the College duringthe first week of the semester. The first week of the semester isdefined as the first seven days of classes.Transportation FeeThe mandatory Transportation Fee is 87.50 each semester forfull-time students and is prorated for part-time students based ontheir credit hours. The fee is used to support applied learning:the College maintains a fleet of 20 vans to take students on fieldtrips, to outdoor labs, to conferences, and to businesses at whichthey work/learn. Vans also support students’ co-curricular travelin and out of the area for activities including recr

by a John Deere dealer enroll in the John Deere Tech program. Degree Requirements To fulfill requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree, the candidate in the field of Agricultural Power Machinery—John Deere Tech concentration must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of academic work with a GPA of not less that 2.00.