Associate in Applied Science
John Deere Tech
Degrees and Certificates
-
John Deere Tech,
Courses
JDAT 105: Internship I
Credits 3The student will receive on-the-job experience at a John Deere dealership prior to the first-semester on-campus. This will mainly consist of shadowing personnel in many areas of the service, parts, and sales department. This will expose the student to the many facets of a John Deere dealership. This work experience will be supervised by the NDSCS John Deere Tech coordinator. (Su)
JDAT 106: John Deere Time Service Management
Credits 2This course covers operational policies followed by the dealership service department. Included will be discussion on time service management, publications, tech manuals, DTAC and service advisor.
JDAT 110: Internship II
Credits 4The student will receive on-the-job experience in a John Deere dealership. This will allow the student to practice and utilize the skills and knowledge learned during the previous on-campus instructional periods. This work experience will be supervised by the NDSCS John Deere Tech coordinator. This course will follow NDSCS academic calendar.
JDAT 114: Internship III
Credits 4The student will receive on-the-job experience in a John Deere dealership. This will allow the student to practice and utilize the skills and knowledge learned during the previous on-campus instructional periods. This work experience will be supervised by the NDSCS John Deere Tech coordinator. This course will follow NDSCS academic calendar.
JDAT 116: John Deere Equipment Operation & Adjustment
Credits 4This course will cover the operation and adjustment of various types of John Deere equipment. Students will operate and field adjust this equipment for optimum performance.
JDAT 155: Introduction to Electrical/Electronics
Credits 4A lab, lecture, demonstration and performance type of course, which covers the principles of electricity These types of learning styles will be applied to electrical circuits, batteries, starters and alternators It will include Ohm's Law, schematic reading, test instruments, starter testing and repair, and the alternator testing and repair. Applications and testing of solid state devices will be covered in this course. The student will have hands-on approach to learning electrical fundamentals as well as repairing and troubleshooting electrical problems on John Deere equipment.
JDAT 165: Introduction to John Deere Hydraulic Systems
Credits 4This course is a study of hydraulic system fundamentals and various components used in a typical John Deere hydraulic system. Disassembly and reassembly of John Deere components will take place to aid in the understanding of component and system operation. Various John Deere components will be bench tested to help the student understand how the components contribute to the overall operation of the system and will be used to evaluate the students' performance. Experiments will be performed on lab equipment to aid in the understanding of basic hydraulic principles. Online delivery methods from John Deere Company along with table exercises and/or machine tests will be utilized to prepare student for John Deere University Hydraulic Systems Certification.
JDAT 215: John Deere Engine Rebuild
Credits 6A lab/lecture course covering diesel engines used in John Deere equipment. Students will disassemble, reassemble, adjust and test these engines. The proper use of technical manuals will be stressed.
JDAT 225: John Deere Powertrains
Credits 7A lab/lecture course covering the power train used in John Deere tractors. Students will disassemble, reassemble, adjust and test these components. Proper use of technical manuals will be stressed. (Su)
JDAT 255: John Deere Electrical/Electronics
Credits 5A lab/lecture course covering electrical and electronic fundamentals applied to John Deere equipment. This course includes the study of Ohm's Law and series and parallel circuits. The proper use of digital multimeters and other testing equipment also will be covered. Techniques of circuit diagnosis will be demonstrated with electrical schematics. The function, operation and testing of semiconductors and transistors are covered. Microprocessor operation, including inputs and outputs, are explained and studied. Tractor circuits including lighting, accessory, safety, instrumentation and gauges are tested. Electronic monitoring systems for planting and harvesting equipment are covered. Prerequisite: JDAT 155.
JDAT 260: Introduction to Precision Technology (ISG)
Credits 3A lab/lecture course designed to introduce the students to John Deere's Precision Technology Solutions (ISG). This course will cover fundamental GNSS equipment and theory, along with John Deere guidance systems, displays, and machine learning. Students will also explore John Deere machine control solutions and the latest Deere precision technologies. The course includes hands-on work with operating, optimizing, and diagnosing Deere equipment. Prerequisties: JDAT 255.
JDAT 265: John Deere Tractor Hydraulic Systems Diagnosis
Credits 5A lab/lecture course covering the operation, testing, diagnosis, and repair of the hydraulic systems found on John Deere utility, row-crop and four-wheel-drive tractors.
JDAT 292: Experimental Course
Credits 1A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.