ASM Curriculum Sample

Sample Curriculum

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ASM Course Requirements

	Foundations	Credits
	AGR 150 - Agriculture Orientation	1
	AGR 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, Trigonometry	6
	STAT 330 - Introductory Statistics	3
	ENGL elective (Writing Intensive) from 320, 321, 322, 324, 459	3
	CSCI 114 or 116- Micro Pkg/Bus Use	3
	ACCT 102 - Fundamentals of Accounting	3

	Physical Science
	CHEM 121, 122 - General Chemistry I, II	6
	PHYS 211, 211L - Physics I and Lab I	4

	Agricultural Electives
	Electives**	12
	**Three credits from Science & Technology category of General Education Requirements

	Social and Behavioral Sciences
	AGEC 201, 202 - Micro and Macroeconomics	6
	PSYC 111 - Introductory Psychology	3

	Humanities and Fine Arts
	Electives***	6
	***Three credits from Cultural Diversity category of General Education Requirements

	Wellness	2

	Free electives	9

	Study in Department
	ASM 115 - Fundamentals of ASM	3
	ASM 125 - Fabrication and Construction Technology	3
	ASM 225 - Computer Applications in ASM	3
	ASM 264 - Natural Resources Management Systems	3
	ASM 323 - Post-Harvest Technology	3
	ASM 354 - Electricity and Electronic Applications	3
	ASM 373 - Tractors and Power Units	3
	ASM 374 - Power Units Lab	1
	ASM 378 - Machinery Principles and Management	3
	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 - FE/Agricultural Technology Exposition	1

Specialization options (Choose one):

	Business Students select courses in agribusiness and applied economics, business, and related areas to enhance career goals in agribusiness and related industries.	16
	Production Agriculture Students select courses in agricultural sciences and supporting areas to enhance individual career goals in the technical and management aspects of production agriculture.	16
	Applied Technology Students select courses to enhance curriculum diversity in their areas of interest.	16

Potential Minors:

Agribusiness minor (Agribusiness or Corporate Agribusiness track) Crop and Weed Science minor Business Administration minor Mass Communications minor

CURRICULUM TOTAL		128

Students must meet the curriculum requirements in effect at the time of entrance into a program.

Dealer Management Specialization:

	Foundations	Credits
	AGR 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, Trigonometry	6
	STAT 330 - Introductory Statistics	3
	COMM - 3 credits from COMM 214, 217, 308, 315	3
	CSCI 114 or 116 - Micro Pkgs/Bus Use	3
	ACCT 102 - Fundamentals of Accounting	3
	ENGL - Elective from 320, 321, 322, 324, 459	3

	Physical Science
	CHEM 121, 122 - General Chemistry I, II	6
	PHYS 211, 211L - Physics I and Lab I	4

	Agricultural Electives
	Electives**	9
	**Three credits from Science & Technology category of General Education Requirements

	Social and Behavioral Sciences
	AGEC 201, 202 - Prin Micro and Macroeconomics	6
	PSYC 111 - Introductory Psychology	3

	Humanities and Fine Arts
	Electives***	6
	***Three credits from Cultural Diversity category of General Education 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 Applications in ASM	3
	ASM 264 - Natural Resources Management Systems	3
	ASM 323 - Post-Harvest Technology	3
	ASM 354 - Electricity and Electronic Applications	3
	ASM 373 - Tractors and Power Units	3
	ASM 374 - Power Units Lab	1
	ASM 378 - Machinery Principles and Management	3
	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 - FE/Internship	2

	Minor
	A minor is required in one of the following:
	- Agribusiness (Agribusiness or Corp. Agribusiness track), - Agribusiness and Applied Economics, or - Business Administration
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	CURRICULUM TOTAL	128
	*Two paid internships (ASM 496) with a John Deere dealership are a requirement of the program.*

Agricultural/Industrial Equipment Option:

- A collaborative ASM option offered by North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) (at Wahpeton) and NDSU.

Students in this option will normally complete their first year at NDSCS, where they will take courses involving engine, power train, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems technology. While at NDSCS, students can also take additional courses for transfer to the ASM major at NDSU. The portion of the program taken at NDSCS complements the ASM program components at NDSU (last 3 years) in physical science, technology, machinery systems, computer applications, and communication skills. Students in this option will also further pursue (at NDSU) a business specialization or minor emphasizing courses in management, marketing, and finance. Associated with their classroom study is the requirement for the completion of one or more Cooperative Education or internship placements in the agricultural or industrial equipment industry. Contact the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at NDSU for the list of courses that may be taken at NDSCS and for additional information about this option. Total program credits are 128.

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