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State University of New YorkCollege of Agriculture and TechnologyCobleskill, NY 12043DIESEL TECHNOLOGYStudent Release of Information FormJOHN DEERE CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ADVISEMENT TRACKASSOCIATEINAPPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (APPLICATION CURRICULUM CODE—0672)The John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment Technology advisement track is a partnership between SUNY Cobleskilland John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment Company, participating John Deere Dealers, and students. Thisadvisement track provides unique experiences for students to receive instruction in classes and laboratories, where they willconcentrate on diagnosis and repair of specific John Deere Construction Equipment. Each student is sponsored by a John DeereConstruction Equipment Dealership, which provides a place for student’s work experience during and between semesters. Thecurriculum emphasizes the development of technical and professional skills needed for entering dealership service technicians.Degree RequirementsTo fulfill the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree, the candidate in the field of Diesel Technology - JohnDeere Construction Equipment Technology advisement track must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of academic workwith a GPA of not less than 2.00. These include a 38 credits of major field requirements and 22 hours in prescribed areas ofliberal arts and sciences.MAJOR FIELD REQUIREMENTSCREDITSAGEN 111AGEN 116AGEN 117AGEN 118AGEN 119AGEN 132AGEN 151AGEN 166AGEN 170AGEN 231AGEN 232AGEN 245AGEN 273AGEN 274AGEN 285AGEN 292AGENIntroduction to Computingin Agricultural EngineeringTechnology2John Deere WorkExperience Orientation)John Deere C&F Track Only 1Industry Work Experience)John Deere C&F Track Only 1Industry Work Experience)John Deere C&F Track Only 1Industry Work Experience)John Deere C&F Track Only 1Diesel EnginesFundamentals3Basic Welding2Agricultural Mechanics2Basic Hydraulics3Electrical andElectronic SystemDiagnostics3Tractor SystemsDiagnostics andOverhaul4Air Conditioning2Hydraulic Troubleshooting 3Construction EquipmentSystems3Equipment RetailingManagement3Fuel Systems3Elective1AGEN 111AGEN 116AGEN 151AGEN 166AGEN 170ENGL 101FFCS 199212233THIRD SEMESTERIndustry Work ExperienceJohn Deere C&F TrackAGEN 231Electrical and ElectronicSystems DiagnosticsConstruction EquipmentSystemsEquipment RetailingManagement - DieselTechnology TrackFuel SystemsAdditional Science/MathAGEN 274AGEN 285AGEN 292DateAGEN 117AGEN 119PHYS 101ENGLPHED1AGEN 23233AGEN 273AGEN 24531Liberal Arts & ScienceCourse133333161317FOURTH SEMESTERAGEN 132City, State, ZipCREDITSAGEN 118SECOND SEMESTERIndustry Work Experience)John Deere C&FTrackDiesel EngineFundamentalsPrinciples of Physics IDiesel Technology TrackEnglishENGL 102 or higherStreet AddressReturn this complete form to the SUNY Cobleskill Office of Admissions, Cobleskill, NY 12043.CREDITSIntroduction to Computingin AgriculturalEngineering TechnologyJohn Deere Industry WorkExperience Orientation)John Deere C&F Track OnlyBasic WeldingAgriculturalMechanicsBasic HydraulicsComposition IFoundations for CollegeSuccessLiberal Arts & SciencesStudent SignaturePhoneSUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCEFIRST SEMESTERI hereby grant permission to SUNY Cobleskill to share my high school transcripts, pre-admissiontest results, and interview data with the sponsoring dealer.Industry Work ExperienceJohn Deere C&F TrackTractor SystemsDiagnostics and OverhaulHydraulic TroubleshootingLiberal Arts and ScienceAir ConditioningJohn Deere C&F Track Only1433213314Total 38Students should check with their advisor to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence andany prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken.Students should consult their advisor during the scheduling process.417

State University of New YorkCollege of Agriculture and TechnologyCobleskill, NY 12043Sponsor Approval of StudentDirections for the Student: Please fill in the form and give it to the prospective sponsoring dealer tocomplete and mail in to SUNY Cobleskill.Student’s NameStreet AddressCity, State, ZipSocial Security NumberPhoneE-mail addressDirections for the Dealer: I agree to provide sponsorship for the above student in the John Deere C & F Program atSUNY Cobleskill.DealershipStreet AddressCity, State, ZipPhone NumberE-mail addressAuthorizing RepresentativeAfter completing this form, please mail to: Agricultural Engineering Technology Chairperson, StateUniversity of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY12043. Phone: 518-255-5574.16COURSE DESCRIPTIONSJohn Deere Construction andForestry Equipment Technology ConcentrationAGEN 111 - Intro Computing in Ag Eng TechThis course is designed to introduce students to computerapplications in the agricultural equipment industry. Students will use various software applications to constructcomputer-aided design drawings, gather informationthrough electronic parts catalogs and electronic servicemanuals, and diagnose/test equipment systems using desktop and laptop computers and mobile processors. Studentswill also use other computer applications to constructreports, organize data, perform calculations, and makepresentations that are part of the many various equpmentrelated careers. [1 credits]dards. Extensive use of techincal information in written andelectronic format will be incorporated in all aspects of thecourse. [2 credits]AGEN 132X - Fund Diesel Engine Tech LabHands-on application of the topics covered in AGEN132.[1 credits]AGEN 151 - Basic Welding (C)A study of metal fastening by welding methods. Oxyacetylene and electric welding procedures and their effects onmetal properties will be discussed. Laboratory providesexperience in the use of arc and oxyacetylene welding andoxyacetylene cutting. [1 credits]AGEN 111X - Intro Comp Ag Eng Tech LabHands-on application of the topics covered in AGEN111. [1credits]AGEN 151X - Basic Welding LabHands-on application of the topics covered in AGEN151. [1credits]AGEN 116 - Industry Work Exp OrientationThe course is designed to prepare students and guide themthrough their work experiences. It will consist of orienting the student to the work environment, tasks, and formsand records to be completed during the work expreience.Prerequisite: John Deere Ag Tech, John Deere C&F Tech, orPower Machinery Tech majors only. [1 credits]AGEN 166 - Agricultural Mechanics (C)A course designed to study the selection, use and maintenance of tools and equipment found in the repair shop.Students will gain experience in using industry-acceptedprocedures and materials. [1 credits]AGEN 117 - Industry Work ExperienceThis 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: AGEN116. [1 credits]AGEN 166X - Agricultural Mechanics LabHands-on application of the topics covered in AGEN166. [1credits]AGEN 170 - Basic Hydraulics (C)An introduction to the fundamental principles of hyrdaulics,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 of hydraulics to both agricultural and light industrial equipmentis emphasized. [2 credits]AGEN 118 - Industry Work ExperienceA second block of on-site work experience at the dealershipsponsoring the student. A minimum of 44 hours of approved experience is requried. Prerequisites: AGEN 116 andAGEN117. [1 credits]AGEN 119 - Industry Work ExperienceThe third block of on-site work experience at the dealership sponsoring the student. This completes the Collegerequirement of on-site experience and counts toward thetotal of 20 weeks required by the dealership. A minimum of44 hours of approved experience is required. Prerequisites:AGEN116, AGEN117 and AGEN118. [1 credits]AGEN 231 - Electrical/onic Sys Diag (C)Students will gain an in-depth understanding of currentelectrical and electronic systems found on modern tractorsand machinery. Through the use of agricultural equipment,trainer circuits, and available testing equipment, the technician’s DC circuit diagnostic skills will be honed. Equipmentsystem troubleshooting and repair will be emphasized. It isunderstood that the students have a basic understandingof electrical components, test equipment, and schematicdiagrams. Prerequisite: PHYS101 [2 credits]AGEN 132 - Fund Diesel Engine Tech (C)A study of the design, operation, and components of amodern diesel-powered internal combustion engine. Working with both engine components and running engines,students will develop an understanding of the operation,assembly, troubleshooting, and rebuilding skills requiredof service technicians. Emphasis will be placed on testing,troubleshooting, horsepower output, and emission stan-AGEN 231X - Electrical/onic Sys Diag LabHands-on application of the topics covered in AGEN231. [1credits]5

FORMS AND ATTACHMENTSAGEN 232 - Pwr Trn Theory Diag/Repair (C)A study of power transmission, clutch through final drive,as utilized in agricultural, construction, forestry, lawn, andgarden equipment. Students will develop knowledge of thedesign and operation of various types of clutches, mechanical, and powershift transmissions, differentials, and finaldrives. Hands-on learning will be applied to diagnosticmethods used for troubleshooting as well as proper repairand overhaul procedures. Prerequisite: AGEN132 or permission of the instructor. [2 credits]AGEN 285 - Equipment Retailing Mgmt (C)A course dealing with requirements of the retail agricultural equipment business for farm equipment, industrialequipment or farmstead mechanization, physical facilities, organization, supervision and managerial aspects ofthe equipment business including parts, service and salesdepartments. Students incorporate the above by planning indetail for an equipment business. [3 credits]AGEN 292 - Fuel Systems (C)Students will study the design and construction of nozzles,injectors, and fuel pumps used in agricultural and construction equipment. Emphasis will be placed on the design,testing, cleaning, repair and adjustment of the differentstyles of nozzles and pumps available. Troubleshootingand malfunction diagnosis is included for mechanical andelectronically-managed fuel systems. On-engine troubleshooting and malfunction diagnosis is included. [2 credits]AGEN 232X - Pwr Train Theory Diag&Rep LabHands-on application of the topics covered in AGEN232. [2credits]AGEN 245 - Air Conditioning (C)The course covers the principles of refrigeration and mobileair conditioning applications in agriculture. Environmentaland governmental regulations concerning handling andrecovery of refrigerant as well as troubleshooting electrical controls and sensors are included as they impact thesystems covered. Primary focus is on mobile units such asair conditioned cabs in combines, tractors, and other relatedapplications. [1 credits]This section of the document contains the forms dealers andstudents need to complete at different stages of the program.They include the following: Sponsor Approval of Student Student Release Information FormAGEN 292X - Fuel Systems LabHands-on application of the topics covered in AGEN292. [1credits]FFCS 199 - Foundations for College SuccessThe Foundations for College Success course focuses onfirst-year students as they transition from their high schoolor post high school experience to the college experience.Through a variety of comprehensive curricular and cocurricular initiatives, students will develop the skills andattitudes necessary to maximize their academic success.This experience will also familiarize students with campusresources and how to use them; will foster development ofpositive relationships between and among students, faculty,staff, and administrators; will introduce students to theprocesses of academic and career planning; and will preparestudents to become life-long learners, responsible citizens,and effective leaders. This course is required of all incomingfreshmen; a passing grade is required for graduation.[1 credit]AGEN 245X - Air Conditioning LabHands-on application of the topics covered in AGEN245. [1credits]AGEN 273 - Ag Hydraulics Troubleshtg (C)The principles of hydraulics and their applications toagricultural tractors and machinery. A study of the components and hydraulic circuits dealing with the hydraulic liftsystems, power steering, power brakes and external cylinderoperation. Inspecting, testing and servicing of hydrauliccomponents and systems will be included. Prerequisite:AGEN170 [2 credits]AGEN 273X - Ag Hydraulics Troubleshoot LabHands-on application of the topics covered in AGEN273. [1credits]PHYS 101 - Principles of Physics IStudents will learn the principles of the science and behavior of magnetism, electricity, electronics and heat energy.Activities will include applications in current technology todevelop skills for explaining, testing and diagnosting various electrical/electronic devices and circuits. Use of digitaland analog testing instruments will be stressed. [2 credits].AGEN 274 - Construction Equipment Sys (C)The course is a continuation of studies in hydraulic andmechanical applications dealing with industrial equipmentsuch as loaders, backhoes, excavators, crawler dozers, andfork lifts. Experience will be gained in pre-delivery service,site preparation, and operation of equipment on job sites. [2credits]PHYS 101X - Principles of Physics I LabHands-on application of the topics covered in PHYS101. [1credits]AGEN 274X - Construction Equip Systems LabHands-on application of the topics covered in AGEN274. [1credits]615

STUDENT ADMISSIONS AND SELECTIONDeferment feeLate Payment Plan FeeRequirements for Full-Time StudentsDeferment fee is 50. Deferment of semester charges willbe granted only upon proof of financial aid.Once a payment plan is established and payment is late bymore than 15 days, a late payment fee of 50 is assessedand the payment plan is terminated, the balance is thendue in full.Admission to this College and to all other collegesof the State University of New York is based on thequalifications of applicants. Applicants are reviewedwithout regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, nationalorigin, handicap or marital status. In accordancewith Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of1973, as amended, State Laws, and the Governor’sExecutive Order 40, the State University of New Yorkdoes not discriminate against handicapped personsin the recruitment of students, the recruitment of anemployment of faculty and staff, or in the operation ofany of its programs and activities.Billing FeeLate FeesIf the College submits a debt for further collection toour collection agency or to the New York State AttorneyGeneral’s Office, a billing fee of up to 50 is added tothe debt already due and the new total is submitted forcollection.All students who have not completed all financially-relatedobligations by the close of business on the semester duedate will be charged a late registration fee of 40 and anadministrative fee of up to 50.Textbook CostsPayment Plan FeeTextbook costs depend on the requirements of the student’sparticular program and the availability of used books. Ingeneral, the range is between 750 and 1,200 per year fortextbooks and supplies.The college offers their own Payment Plan. The SemesterPayment Plan requires application and a nonrefundableenrollment fee, contact the Office of Student Accounts,518-255-5539, or visit www.mpp.cobleskill.edu for moreinformation.Candidates are encouraged to include in their highschool programs as many college preparatory courses aspossible. Vocational courses are desirable prerequisitesfor admission in the curricula. Applicants with a strongacademic background have an advantage over thosewho have completed less rigorous high school programs.At Cobleskill, admission requirements vary among thecurricula.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 number ofyears of high school and college education.To be eligible for admission to Cobleskill, and the JohnDeere Construction Equipment Technology Sequence,a candidate must submit a SUNY application andsatisfactorily meet the following requirements:1.Graduate from a fully accredited andapproved high school or qualify for a HighSchool Equivalency Diploma.2.Submit an official high school transcript.3.A campus visit is encouraged for mostapplicants.4.It is strongly recommended that applicantsfor admission submit scores from eitherthe College Entrance Examination BoardScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or theAmerican College Test (ACT).5.Candidates who have previously attendedanother higher education institution mustsubmit an official transcript showing allattempted courses.6.Secure approval from a Dealer Sponsorfollowing acceptance by the College.7.Following acceptance to a program andpayment of deposits, a medical reportform will be provided for the candidate’scompletion.as of Fall 2016, all costs subject to changeApplication Procedure1.Students can apply online at www.suny.edu/student or request a paper application bycalling the SUNY Application ServicesCenter at 800-342-3811.2.Candidates are encouraged to complete acampus visit. Campus Visitation Day programsare scheduled by the Admissions Office forselected Saturdays during the academic year.Accepted Student Days are for acceptedstudents only and are held throughout thespring. Contact the Office of Admissions at(518) 255-5525 to make an appointment tovisit.3.Students unable to attend one of theCampus Visitation Day programs canmake a campus visit Monday throughFriday between the hours of 9 a.m. and4:15 p.m. For an appointment, contact theOffice of Admissions at the above telephonenumber.It is recommended that appointments bemade two weeks prior to the campus visit.Tuition, fees and charges are subject to change by action of the University Board of Trustees.147

ADDITIONAL COSTSADDITIONAL COSTSas of Fall 2016Fall Semester CandidatesContact InformationThe College does not have an application deadlinealthough some curricula can be filled early in theadmissions year.State University of New YorkCollege of Agriculture and Technology at CobleskillOffice of Admissions518-255-5525C & F CoordinatorAg. Engineering Technology Department518-255-5331Sponsor ApprovalApplicants must complete an interview with andsecure approval from a sponsor. The applicant isresponsible for locating a sponsor. Applicants shouldtake the Dealer Approval Form to a potential sponsor,who is to complete the approval form and return itto the Construction and Forestry Coordinator (if thedealer decides not to grant sponsorship, the studentshould contact the C & F Coordinator, who will assistthe student in obtaining a sponsor).Add/Drop FeeAudit Fee (per course)50.00Return Check Fee20.00Add/drop Fee (per course added)20.00Medical Transcript Fee5.00Fax Fee5.00Deferment Fee50.00CorrespondenceLate Deferment Fee50.005 Month Payment Plan Fee45.00All correspondence should be directed to the followingaddresses:3 Payment Plan Fee50.00John Deere Construction Equipment CoordinatorAgricultural Engineering TechnologySUNY College of Agriculture and TechnologyCobleskill, NY 12043Late Payment Plan FeeAny interested person may audit a course with thesigned consent of the instructor. Audit is permittedon a space-available basis, but may not includecourses which have laboratory or studio activities.If an exception to this rule is made by an instructor,course, lab and/or technology fees may be assessed.50.00Administrative/Billing FeesUp to 50.00There is no tuition charge, however, a registrationfee of 50.00 will be charged. This registration feewill not be assessed to course auditors who arealready enrolled as students. By definition, auditorsmerely “sit in” on courses, are not officially enrolledor listed on course rosters. Auditors attend withoutcredit or formal recognition and are not required tomeet the requirements of the course. Registrationfor audit courses must be completed during theadd/drop period through the Registrar’s Office. Alldocumentation of audit courses will be maintainedby the registrar.Contact LRC for Schedule

Deere Construction Equipment Technology advisement track must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of academic work with a GPA of not less than 2.00. These include a 38 credits of major field requirements and 22 hours in prescribed areas of