Curriculum

  • The Agricultural Systems Management program requires successful completion of 128 semester credit hours for graduation. Laboratory experiences are a part of many of the major courses. These courses provide "hands-on" learning. Most major courses require a team project which involves written and oral communications. This experience helps students develop leadership and communication skills, as well as the opportunity to work on a team.
  • Two summer internship experiences with a dealership are required. This experience provides the opportunity to gain practical work experience prior to graduation.
  • Specific course requirements are listed below.
FOUNDATIONS CREDITS
AGRI 189 - Skills for Academic Success 1
ENGL 110, 120 - College Comp I, II 6
COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
MATH 103 & 105 - College Algebra and Trigonometry 6
STAT 330 - Introduction to Statistics 3
COMM Elective 3
CSCI 114 - Microcomputer Packages 3
ACCT 200, 201 - Elements of Accounting I, II 6
PHYSICAL SCIENCE  
CHEM 121 & 122 - General Chemistry I, II 6
PHYS 221 & 221L - College Physics I and Lab I 4
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE  
Electives 
(3 credits from Science & Technology category of General Educ. requirements)		 9
SOCIAL and BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE  
ECON 201 & 202 - Principles of Micro and Macroeconomics 6
PSYC 111 0 Introductory Psychology 3
HUMANITIES and FINE ARTS  
Electives
(3 credits from Cultural Diversity category of General Educ. requirements)		  
WELLNESS 2
FREE ELECTIVES 8
STUDY IN DEPARTMENT  
ASM 115 - Fundamentals of ASM 3
ASM 125 - Fabrication and Construction Technology 3
ASM 225 - Computer Aided Analysis 3
ASM 264 - Natural Resources Management Systems 3
ASM 323 - Post Harvest Technology 3
ASM 354 - Electricity and Electronic Applications 3
ASM 373 - Tractor and Power Units 3
ASM 374 - Power Units Lab 1
ASM 378 - Machinery Principles and Management 3
ASM 396 - Field Experience / Internship 1
ASM 429 - Hydraulic Power Principles and Applications 3
ASM 454 - Site Specific Agriculture 3
ASM 475 - Management of Agricultural Systems 2
ASM 491 - Seminar 1
ASM 496 - Field Experience / Internship 1
MINOR (choose one) 16
Students are required to minor in Agri-business (either Agricultural Economics or Business track), Agribusiness and Applied Economics, or Business Administration. Students select courses in agricultural economics and business in consultation with their advisor.
CURRICULUM TOTAL 128

Two internships (ASM 396, 496) with a dealership are a requirement of the program. 

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