Subject Area: Agriculture Science & Technology

Course Title: AG 225, Agricultural Systems/Electricity

Course Length: Semester

Grade Level: 10-12

Major Concepts:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge of electricity, residential wiring, and hydraulic theory.

Content:

The content shall include but not limited to the following:

· The importance of shop safety and the safe use of various power equipment and welding machines

· Basic electrical terminology and Ohm’s law

· Residential wiring and diagramming electrical circuits

· Use of electrical test equipment

· Basic hydraulics

· Projects

Special Note:

This mechanics class requires safety glasses and coveralls to be obtained and worn by all students in the class.

Intended Outcomes:

After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:

· Demonstrate proper safety and laboratory procedures in agricultural mechanics

· Wire electrical circuits in a safe and proper manner

· Write out Ohm’s law and calculate electrical problems

· Identify and properly use the multimeter

· Name hydraulic components and possess a basic understanding of how hydraulics work

Grading:

Students will be graded on the following criteria:

· Attendance - 90% attendance required

· Tests and Assignments - approximately 50% of grade

· Work Grades – approximately 50% of grade will be based on the students clean up, safety, and work ethic in the shop

· Grading Scale

A – 90% or above

B – 80% - 89%

C – 70% - 79%

D – 60% - 69%

F – Below 60%