Dr. Philip Schroeder, Department Chair and Program Coordinator
Email Address: schroepd@alfredstate.edu
Careers related to agriculture are diverse and constantly changing. Today’s students need the flexibility to tailor a degree to suit their needs. That’s why our agricultural automation and robotics curriculum has been designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as an agricultural automation technician or continue their education in one of Alfred State’s baccalaureate programs.
Alfred State agricultural automation and robotics graduates may also enter directly into either the agribusiness management BTech, interdisciplinary studies BTech, or the technology management BBA degree program.
Students have the opportunity to participate in the Collegiate Agricultural Leaders (CAL) Club, Collegiate FFA, Equestrian Club, Dairy Judging Team, Agricultural Skills Day, Spring Fling Consignment Sale, Community Supported Agriculture projects, local foods projects, showmanship contests, and Robotics Club.
Many schools, including Cornell University, grant full credit to students wishing to transfer to four-year programs. A formal articulation agreement exists between Alfred State and Cornell University for transfer options.
Employment and continuing education rate of 100% - 50% are employed; 50% continued their education.
RELATED PROGRAMS
Agricultural Technology
Agricultural Business
Electrical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechatronics Technology
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2
Recommended: Physics
If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, 1034 College Algebra of Functions, 1054 Precalculus, or 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.
Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.
A typical day consists of two, one-hour lectures and a two-hour studio in the freshman and sophomore years. At the junior and senior levels, three-hour studios are required.
TYPICAL FOUR-SEMESTER PROGRAM
First
| ANSC | 1204 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| AGRI | 1001 | Farm Practicum I | 1 |
| MATH | 1323 OR HIGHER | ||
| COMP | 1503 | Writing Studies | 3 |
| MECH | 1003 | Intro to Mechanical Eng Tech | 3 |
| ELET | 1202 | Intro to Electrical Eng Tech | 2 |
| 16 |
Second
| AGPS | 1104 | Soils | 4 |
| AGRI | 2102 | Ag Equip Maint and Rep | 2 |
| MECH | 1203 | Materials Science | 3 |
| ELET | 1142 | Electronic Fabrication | 2 |
| AGEC | 2101 | Farm Records | 1 |
| GLST | 2113 OR GE Equivalent | Global Perspectives: Special Topics OR GE Equivalent | 3 |
| 15 |
Third
| AGRI | 4012 | Internship | 12 |
Fourth
| AGRI | 4103 | Constructn Technqs for Agrictr | 3 |
| AGRI | 4900 | Directed Study | 1 |
| MCET OR ELET | 2423 1133 | Circuit Fundamentals OR Digital Logic | 3 |
| MCET OR ELET | 2461 1111 | Circuit Fundamentals Lab OR Digital Logic Lab | 1 |
| XXXX | XXX3 | Gen Ed & LAS Elective | 3 |
| CISY OR CISY | 4423 1113 | Intro t Mobil Robotics & Animation OR Computer Programming I | 3 |
| SPCH OR GE Equivalent | 1083 | Effective Speaking OR GE Equivalent | 3 |
| 17 |
Graduation Requirements
Students must:
