Agricultural Technology/John Deere Technology
The John Deere/Agricultural Technology program is an instructional program that prepares individuals to select, operate, maintain, service, and use agricultural power units, machinery, and equipment. The program covers internal combustion engines service and overhaul, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, power trains, air conditioning, grain harvesting equipment, spray equipment, row crop planting systems, cotton harvesting equipment, hay harvesting equipment, compact engines equipment servicing, cutting and welding, and service repair center management and operations.
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Offered on the Senatobia campus only
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Students who successfully complete the program will earn an Associate of Applied Science in Agricultural Technology.
Program Information
Admissions
How do I get into the Agricultural Technology/John Deere Tech program?
- Complete an Application for Admissions to the college.
- Contact program instructor for program visit.
- Students must have a minimum ACT composite score of 15 or be eligible to take Intermediate Algebra and English Composition I.
- Students must obtain a sponsorship with a qualified John Deere dealership. (Click here for required forms.)
- Students must provide their own tools. (See Tools tab for more information).
- Students must provide their own laptop computer.
Tool List
The provided tool list is for reference only and is not intended to be a defined list. Please consult with your sponsoring dealer if you plan to purchase John Deere tools.
Meter Specification:
- Fluke 177 or equivalent .
- Must be able to read volt, ohms and amps.
- The meter needs to have a separate milliamp and Amp jack.
Tool Box Specification:
- One, Two or Three stackable tool boxes.
- No wider than 36 inches.
Tool FAQ’s:
- Do I have to purchase every tool on the provided list?
No, some students start with a smaller set and add on as they progress. - Do I have to buy John Deere tools?
No, NWCC JD Tech program does not have a strict preference on tool brand. - Why am I only allowed a 36 inch wide tool box?
Shop space gets very limited when labs are going on. - If I do want to purchase John Deere Tools, how should I do it?
You need to contact your dealer sponsor. He/she can explain the “Tools for Tech Students” program. Most dealers have their own prescribed tool list. - I work at the dealership on weekends. May I take my tools home weekly?
Yes, we highly encourage all students to take tools home weekly if they are needed. The instructors will assist with loading if needed. - Will my tools be in a secure place?
Student tools are locked in the labs daily but are not the responsibility of NWCC or the instructors. It is recommended that all tool boxes have locks. - ‘Grandpa’ gave me his old tool box. Is it ok to use it?
Yes, it will be perfectly fine but make sure it has plenty of metric tools in it. Metric tools weren’t as common 30 years ago.
Contact
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Jeremy Massey, Instructor Phone: (662) 560-4185 email: jmassey@northwestms.edu
Campus/Office Location: Senatobia John Deere Building -
Perk Johnston, Instructor Phone: (662) 562-3702 email: pjohnston@northwestms.edu
Campus/Office Location: Senatobia John Deere Building
Course Curriculum
Agricultural Technology/John Deere Technology Curriculum
Freshmen Year
First Semester Credit Hours
AMT 1123 Agricultural Mechanics Fundamentals ……...................……………………….………………..………………3
AMT 1213 Basic Electrical/Electronics System….…….………………………………………….…….....………………………3
AMT 1313 Basic Power Trains………….......…..…………...…….…………….…………………………..…………………………….3
AMT 1414 Basic Engines……………....…………………………...........…………………………………………………………………...4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ……………………………………........…………….……………………………………………………..3
ENG 1113 Eng. Comp. I ……………………………………………….......….…………………………………………………......………....3
Total 19
Second Semester Credit Hours
AMT 2812 Compact Engines and Equipment………….….…………………………………………..……………………………2
AMT 1613 Basic Hydraulic Systems………….….……...........………….…………………………..……………………………......3
AMT 2926 Supervised Work Experience in Ag……….….….….……………………………………………...…………………6
AMT 1161 Introduction to Spatial Information Systems…….......……….….….….……………………………..……………1
Basic Computer Skills Elective………….….………………......……….….……………………..……………………………............3
Total 15
Summer Term Credit Hours
AMT 1511 Principles of Air Conditioning………………….……………….....………………………………………………………...1
AMT 2111 Grain Harvesting Equip. ………………………………….…….….……...…..……………………………………………...1
AMT 2411 Hay Harvesting Equip. ………………………………….……….…………..………………………………………………..1
AMT 2311 Cotton Harvesting Equip. ………………………………………….…………..…………………………………………….1
Math/Science Elective ………………….…………….…….…………..………………………............………………………………….3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective ………………………….………………….……….....…...…………………………………...3
AMT 2623 Advanced Hydraulics …………………………………….……….………………………………………………………...3
Total 13
Sophomore Year
Third Semester Credit Hours
AMT 1223 Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems..…..………………………………….………………………..………...3
AMT 1323 Advanced Power Trains……………………………..…………….……………………….....………….………………….3
AMT 2936 Supervised Work Experience in Ag………….……….……………………………………………………………….6
Total 12
Fourth Semester Credit Hours
AMT 1424 Advanced Engines ..…..……………………….……....….………………………..……………………………………..……4
AMT 2913 Special Problems in Agriculture Technology……..…..……………...……………….………….……………….3
AMT 2512 Spray Equipment………………….........….…….………………………..………………………….……...………………….2
AMT 2712 Row Crop Planting Sys. ……….………...……………..…..………….…….………………………………………………..2
SPT 1113 Public Speaking I ……….……….........…..………....…..………………………………………………………………………..3
AMT 1162 Introduction to Spatial Information Systems…………………..…………..…………………………………………2
Total 16
Associate of Applied Science Exit Point
Students must progress through AMT coursework in sequence due to the nature of the material covered. A grade of “C” or better is required in all AMT courses for the student to advance to the next semester. Failure to achieve this minimum standard will require the student to repeat the course. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA to remain in the program.
Out of State Scholarships
Northwest MS Community College offers 10 (ten) Out‐Of‐State scholarships every Fall for the incoming Freshman Class. Once a student is awarded the scholarship, he/she keeps it for the remainder of the program.
This scholarship is designed to cover out‐of‐state fees required over normal in‐state tuition. To be eligible the student MUST:
- Obtain a sponsorship through a John Deere dealer of choice.
- Meet ALL NWCC JD Tech program entrance requirements.
- Have ALL necessary paperwork on file at NWCC.
- Scholarships will be awarded on a First‐Come First‐Serve basis.
- The first 10 (ten) I receive will get the award.
- If a student receives the award and does not attend, that award will go to the next candidate in order of which I received documents.
- All states are eligible for the award.
To verify you have been awarded a scholarship or any other questions, contact Jeremy Massey at (662) 560‐4185 or email jmassey@northwestms.edu.