Course Descriptions

Agriculture Engineering Tech - AET
Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

  • AET-015
  • CAD for Agriculture
  • Credit(s) 2

CAD for Agriculture
AET 015 is an introduction to computer aided drafting for agriculture; including engineering, design and construction. Laboratories will utilize AutoCAD software to complete projects. Topics include: drawing setup, 2-D projections including automatic dimensioning and hatching, isometric construction, drawing layers, library symbols, and use of 3-D drawing software.

Class Hours:
108 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • AET-021
  • Ag-Irrigation Management
  • Credit(s) 3

Ag-Irrigation Management
AET 021 is designed to teach the principles of irrigation system management for dealers, regulators and farmers (or those interested in those areas). Topics such as surface irrigation methods (furrow and border strip) and pressurized systems (micro and sprinklers) are covered. Students will learn when and how much to irrigate; includes sections on evapotranspiration and crop coefficients, practical irrigation scheduling techniques, how irrigation efficiency and uniformity influence irrigation scheduling, and salinity effects. This course aligns with the Irrigation Association's Certified Irrigation Specialist Program. (CAIS).

Class Hours:
36 Lecture | 54 Laboratory
Transfers to:
CSU