DCB catalog 2024-25

69 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. 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. Fall Credits Spring Credits HPER 210 First Aid/CPR 1 Internship or Practicum 3 AMT Electives 6 AMT Electives 6 Electives 5 Electives 3 Electives can be from the following: AGEC, AGRI, ANSC, ENVT, FORS, FWLD, HORT, PLSC, RNG, SOIL, UAS. Electives without AMT can be from any department 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. Fall Credits Spring Credits UAS 101 Introduction to UAS Operations 3 UAS 107 UAS Commercial Operations 2 UAS 102 Basic UAS Flight Training 1 UAS 210 UAS Applications in AG 2 *UAS 2XX Any 200 Level UAS Course 1-2 *Courses still in development Horticulture The Horticulture Department offers one-year and two-year programs. There are four horticultural options: Greenhouse Technology, Aquaponics Production, and Specialty Crop Production. Students will receive a Horticulture degree or certificate that identifies 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. 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.