Smart Farming II, CSC (221-335-33)

Smart Farming II Program Closure

Mountain Empire Community College will be discontinuing the Smart Farming II program due to low enrollment and graduation rates. Students enrolled in the program will receive an official notification via email regarding this closure.

To support those affected and ensure students get the classes they need to complete the program, a teach-out plan will be in place through the Fall 2027 semester.

For general inquiries, please contact Jane Jones, jjones@mecc.edu, Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences, & Human Services. For questions related to your program of study, please reach out to Nathan Rasnake, nrasnake@mecc.edu, Academic Advisor.

Program of Study

First Year

UMS 290 - Coordinated Internship in sUAS 3 Credits
UMS 296 - On-Site Training in Unmanned Systems 3 Credits
GIS 200 - Geographical Information Systems I 3 Credits
SCT 112 - Introduction to Environmental and Science Technology II 4 Credits
HRT 137 - Environmental Factors in Plant Growth 3 Credits
AGR 208 - Insect Control 3 Credits

Total Program Credits: 19

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

¹UMS 296 must be taken in the summer semester due to matching the course content to the region’s growing cycle.