At present, English and Mathematics are given priority in the first two years as the students are introduced to the trades. In junior and senior years, majors continue to study in depth animal and plant science and begin chemistry and physics, agriculture mechanics and management. Scuba certification is now part of the curriculum. . I n Construction, building materials and technology, hand tools and technical drawing are given in the first two years. I n Mechanics, freshmen and sophomores receive an introduction to mechanics and a mechanics course.
Sophomores have a course in assembling and disassembling a gasoline engine.
T he present day PATS is essentially fulfilling its mission. But the background and aspirations of today's entering students are different from those entering in 1965. The economic and social realities of the countries of Micronesia have also evolved. There is still a need for skilled workers but there is also a need for trained personnel who can move onto further study. T o adjust to these changes PATS has begun to implement new programs which prepare students for post-secondary study and higher certification.