FARM POWER

FISC 143

Course Description

Principles of operation, construction, maintenance, and management of agricultural tractors and engine power systems. Covers two- and four-stroke diesel and spark-ignition engines, lubrication, cooling, fuel systems, power measurement, electrical systems, and transmissions. Labs focus on understanding the tractor and engine but do not include tractor or engine overhauls. Course assumes no previous experience with tractors or engines.

Prerequisties

Declared in Foundations of Farm Management or Farm and Equipment Operations certificate program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.32

10.78% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

7.41% from Historical

A Rate

47.06%

60.55% from Historical

Class Size

17.24% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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