Program Information:
Successful completion of the Precision Agronomy and Custom Applicator AAS program provides students with required knowledge, skills, and certifications to obtain a career in the fertilizer and crop protection industry. This program utilizes the latest industry technologies including simulators, computer and application-based software, drones, guidance systems, and diagnostic testing to train students in precision agronomy, crop production, fertilizer and pest management. The Precision Agronomy and Custom Applicator program incorporates authentic research experiences and hands on learning in the LLCC Land Lab and paid internship experiences with local industry leaders. Careers upon graduation include custom applicator, precision agriculture technician, crop scout, and agronomy sales.
This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
For Program Information Contact:
For information on the LLCC Precision Agronomy and Custom Application Program contact Liz Bland at 217-786-2868 or liz.bland@llcc.edu, or contact Bill Harmon at 217-786-2573 or bill.harmon@llcc.edu.
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Please see your student success coach or advisor for course planning.
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking Fundamentals | 3 |
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| TEM 103 | Vocational-Technical Math | 3 |
| OR | |
| IAI approved Mathematics Selection | 3-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-18 |
Required Program Courses
Required Program Support Courses
| ESI 101 | Employability Skills | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Required Work-Based Learning Courses
| ABM 212 | Agri-Business Internship | 3 |
| ABM 212 | Agri-Business Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 64-67