DCB catalog 2020-22

84 Career/Technical Curricula Agriculture Management & Technology Certificate The Agriculture Management and Technology (AMT) Certificate program prepares students for careers in agriculture and agricultural-related support fields. The program is fully customizable based on the student’s area of interest in agriculture. Courses can provide concentrations in several areas which may include (but are not limited to) ag business and finance, crop production, livestock production, or specialty crops. A cooperative work experience in an industry setting provides hands-on experience. The course requirements are outlined below: • The student must complete at least 24 credits of coursework. • A minimum of 15 credits must include course work in Agriculture Management Technology courses which come from any of the following areas: AGEC Agricultural Economics FWLD Fish and Wildlife AGRI Agriculture HORT Horticulture ANSC Animal Science PLSC Plant Science ENVT Environmental Technology RNG Range Science FORS Forestry SOIL Soil Science Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certificate of Completion Students completing the sUAS Certificate of Completion will be able to secure employment in various industries utilizing drone technology for photography, inspection, videography, data collection, and many other facets. Students may also complete this certificate in conjunction with other edges to enhance their competitiveness in the job market. UAS 101 Introduction to UAS Operations 3 credits UAS 102 Basic UAS Flight Training 1 credit UAS 107 UAS Commercial Operations 2 credits UAS 2XX Any 200 Level UAS course 1-2 credits Horticulture The Horticulture Department offers one-year and two-year programs. There are four horticultural options: Greenhouse Technology, Aquaponics Production, Specialty Crop Production, and Floral Design. Students will receive a Horticulture degree or certificate that identifies with one of the below focus areas. To receive recognition of a focus area on the student’s transcripts they must complete at least 10 elective credits within that focus area. FOCUS AREAS Greenhouse Technology: This focus area prepares students for exciting careers in today’s “green industry”. Students will learn the skills required to work in the greenhouse industries such as greenhouse production and management, landscape plant management, plant identification and culture, insect and disease identification and control, environmental controls, mechanization, public relations, floral design, and retail, and marketing and sales skills. Aquaponics Production and Management: Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture, the production of marine and freshwater aquatic plants and animals, and hydroponics, the science of growing plants in water or a media other than soil. The Aquaponics Production and Management program prepares students for career opportunities in aquaponics, aquaculture, and greenhouse production. The program will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to build, operate and manage an aquaponics system. Specialty Crop Production: The Specialty Crop Program at Dakota College at Bottineau provides instructional and hands-on learning in the production, harvesting, marketing, and use of specialty crops. Specialty crops include edible fruit, vegetables, and herbs. Students learn about production of food crops grown in the field and high tunnel operations, production of a safe and sustainable food supply, integrated pest management, and good agricultural practices. Floral Design: This area prepares students for the floral industry by exploring and gaining skill in the history of floral design, proper care and the handling and identification of floral materials along with how to arrange, package, and market these materials. Students will be prepared to work in floral retail operation and management.