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Sep 07, 2024
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2022-2023 WWCC College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Irrigation Business Management, AAS
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This technical degree prepares the student for immediate employment in the water management and irrigation service industry in both the rural and urban setting.
Degree Outcomes:
- Distinguish between types of irrigation equipment and their applications.
- Install properly designed lawn systems.
- Identify mechanical components of valves, center pivots and pumps.
- Generate IRRICAD and Eagle Point designs.
- Design basic drip systems.
- Analyze irrigation pumps and controls in relation to a complete irrigation system.
- Perform soil moisture measurements and water scheduling.
- Assess and design fish screens.
- Develop an understanding of water related cultural perspectives, views and opinions.
- Understand watershed processes and how they relate to the natural environment.
- Gain insight into western water law and policies which affect the use and non-use of water.
- Develop an awareness and understanding of fundamental elements of leadership, interpersonal communication, teamwork and collaborative problem solving.
Transferability: The AAS Degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Often only selected credits are considered transferable to public or private baccalaureate institutions.
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Grand Total: 90
PLAN CODE: AMOIBAPT (Previously EPC: 125B)
REQUIRED: FYE (3 credits) required to be taken as well.
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