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AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 01.0299

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Locations

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  • Stillwater, Oklahoma

    107 Whitehurst, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078-1015

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingRepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingOperation and ControlComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisInstructingLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive Learning

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMechanicalComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyBiologyEducation and TrainingAdministration and Management

Abilities

Problem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningManual DexterityFinger DexterityControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationVisualizationNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessExtent FlexibilityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionFluency of Ideas

Tasks

  • Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as nec
  • Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irriga
  • Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and di
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareFacilities management softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search software

Tools

Adjustable end wrenchesAir wrenchesAngle grindersArc weldersAutomated lathesAutomatic center punchesAviation snipsBearing pullersBench grindersBench mount drill pressesC clampsCircular wire gaugesClamp-on bench visesClamping dial indicatorClick type torque wrenchesCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

SupportIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRelationshipsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians49-3041.00
  • Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary25-1041.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex multi-system malfunctions — diagnose and resolve difficult, interrelated faults across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems on harvesters and precision agriculture equipment autonomously.
  • Full equipment overhaul — dismantle, rebuild, and overhaul complete farm machinery powertrains and drivetrain assemblies using advanced machine tools including lathes and milling equipment in a full-service shop.
  • Advanced electrical and electronics troubleshooting — analyze and repair complex wiring harnesses, control modules, and CAN-bus systems on modern GPS-guided agricultural machinery without external support.
  • Non-routine field repairs — travel to remote farm sites and independently diagnose and resolve unexpected breakdowns on large harvesting or tillage equipment under time-critical seasonal pressure.
  • Systems analysis and root cause resolution — apply engineering principles and physics knowledge to identify systemic design or operational issues causing repeated failures and recommend corrective actions to management.
  • Precision reassembly and calibration — reassemble overhauled equipment to tight manufacturer tolerances, calibrate sensors and control systems, and validate performance through rigorous operational testing.
  • Customer technical consultation — explain complex repair findings, cost-benefit trade-offs, and maintenance recommendations clearly to farm operators, drawing on strong mechanical and customer service knowledge.
  • Parts and repair cost estimation — assess equipment condition, select optimal repair strategies, and prepare accurate cost estimates using manufacturer data and service management software independently.
  • Irrigation and specialty equipment service — perform full-scope diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of center-pivot irrigation systems and specialty harvesting attachments across diverse crop and soil environments.
  • Mentorship of junior technicians — guide emerging and developing technicians through diagnostic processes and repair techniques on the shop floor, reinforcing quality standards and safe work practices.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
57%
Placement Rate
38%