Precision Agriculture

Associate in Applied Science

Kaskaskia College and Parkland College have partnered to enhance agricultural education opportunities more accessible to students within both college districts. The colleges recently signed an articulation agreement that allows KC students to attend Parkland's Precision Agriculture Program in Champaign at KC's in-district rates. At the same time, students in Parkland's district will be able to participate in KC's Animal Science Program at Parkland's in-district rate.

The agreement opens an opportunity for students in KC's district to receive a degree in one of the fastest-growing agriculture industry trends. Precision agriculture is a farm management concept that employs the latest technology such as data analytics, drones, and remote sensing equipment to help growers make essential decisions on seeding, variable-rate fertilizer application, and crop health indicators to maximize crop yields.

For more information please visit:https://www.parkland.edu/Main/Academics/Areas-of-Study/Technology-Agriculture

Program Details

While the program is offered through Parkland College, most of the classes will be conducted in an online format. Any travel to Parkland for laboratory or hands-on learning activities will be scheduled to be completed in one day.
1. Ability to apply basic knowledge of mathematics, science and agriculture principles to solve precision agriculture problems.
2. Ability to identify, formulate and solve technical problems using emerging technologies in agriculture.
3. Ability to use computational methods, skills, computers, software and emerging technologies in precision agriculture practice.
4. Ability to design and conduct agriculture experiments as well as analyze and interpret spatial data.
5. Ability to create precision agriculture recommendations to meet agronomic, economic and environmental standards in agriculture.
6. Ability to function effectively on teams and within a diverse environment.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, visual and graphical modes.
8. Recognition of the need for self-improvement through continuing education and the ability to engage in lifelong learning.
9. Understanding of professionalism, ethics and associated responsibilities.
10. Knowledge of contemporary issues and the impacts of agriculture and technical solutions within a global perspective.