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2015-2016 General Catalog 
    
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Course Numbers and Descriptions


 

Accounting

  
  • ACCT 2010 - Financial Accounting Principles


    3 Credits:

    Survey of uses of accounting information by investors and creditors for decision making. Emphasis on basic accounting principles used to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: STAT 1040 STAT 1045 , MATH 1030  or MATH 1050  (MATH 1050  or equivalent is required for Huntsman School of Business majors); and GPA of 2.5 or higher.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Course Fee: $15.00
  
  • ACCT 2020 - Managerial Accounting Principles


    3 Credits:

    Survey of uses of accounting information by managers for decision making, including planning, budgeting, and controlling operations. Emphasizes accumulation, analysis, and control of product and service costs.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 2010  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Course Fee: $15.00
  
  • ACCT 3110 - Intermediate Financial Accounting and Reporting I


    3 Credits:

    Study of accounting principles, theory, and practice relating to financial reporting of assets.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grade of B or better in ACCT 2010 ; ACCT 2020 ; MIS 2100 ; successful completion of the accounting entrance exam (www.huntsman.usu.edu/acct/); admittance to a USU major; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ACCT 3120 - Intermediate Financial Accounting and Reporting II


    3 Credits:

    Study of accounting principles, theory, and practice relating to liabilities, equities, and other contemporary issues.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3110 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ACCT 3310 - Strategic Cost Management


    3 Credits:

    Contemporary theory and applications in the accumulation, analysis, and interpretation of accounting information for internal decision-making and control.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; grade of B or better in ACCT 2010 ; ACCT 2020 ; MIS 2100 ; successful completion of the accounting entrance exam (www.huntsman.usu.edu/acct/); admittance to a USU major; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ACCT 3410 - Income Taxation I


    3 Credits:

    Emphasis on Federal income taxation of individuals. Introduction to tax research methods and taxation of corporations and partnerships.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Course Fee: $5.00
  
  • ACCT 4250 - Accounting Internship


    3 Credits:

    Provides accounting internship experience in a career-related position approved by the School of Accountancy.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits. Instructor approval required.

    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ACCT 4500 - Accounting Information Systems


    3 Credits:

    Theoretical concepts underlying the accounting system’s computerized support of business processes. Topics include accounting systems development, controls, security, and audit.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3110 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
    Course Fee: $10.00
  
  • ACCT 4510 - Auditing Principles and Techniques


    3 Credits:

    Fundamental principles and techniques of auditing and reporting of audits presented in the context of the audit logic sequence. Integrative applications emphasizing audits of organizational resources, processes, and systems. Also addresses ethics, legal environment, auditing standards, and fraud.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3110 ; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ACCT 4700 - Seminar in Accounting


    3 Credits:

    Special topics in accounting, including workshops, readings, and pilot course offerings.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • ACCT 4900 - Independent Research and Readings


    1-3 Credits:

    Selected reading and research individually assigned, handled, and directed. Problems of mutual interest to students and the instructor are investigated and reported.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ACCT 4950 - Senior Honors Thesis/Project


    3 Credits:

    Creative project that will then be written up, and presented, as a Senior Thesis as required for an Honors Plan.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • ACCT 6010 - Financial and Managerial Accounting


    3 Credits:

    Introduction to financial and managerial accounting at the graduate level.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to a Huntsman School of Business graduate program.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • ACCT 6200 - Accounting for Complex and Multinational Businesses


    3 Credits:

    Study of accounting principles related to consolidations and multinational accounting. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3120 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • ACCT 6250 - Accounting Concepts, Research, and Cases


    3 Credits:

    Financial reporting concepts are examined and used to develop a general frame of reference to explain and predict appropriate accounting methodologies. Integration of practical research methodology with the resolution of financial reporting problems cases. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3120 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
  
  • ACCT 6300 - Advanced Accounting Internship


    3 Credits:

    Provides accounting internship experience in a career-related position approved by the School of Accountancy.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor approval required.

    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ACCT 6310 - Cost Management Systems to Support World-Class Operations


    3 Credits:

    Examination of appropriate cost management systems and performance measures to support decision making in world-class business operations. Cases, projects, simulations, and field studies to reinforce concepts.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3310 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Summer
  
  • ACCT 6350 - Accounting for Management Decision Making


    3 Credits:

    Action-oriented case studies to demonstrate management accounting techniques to achieve profit goals and business strategies in a variety of organizations. International accounting and ethical issues are addressed.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 2010  and ACCT 2020 , or ACCT 6010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ACCT 6400 - Income Taxation II


    3 Credits:

    Federal income taxation of partnerships, corporations, S-corporations, estates and trusts, and gifts.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3410  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Summer
    Course Fee: $5.00
  
  • ACCT 6410 - Tax Research and Procedures


    3 Credits:

    Tax research methodology, tax policy, and tax practice. Topic areas include tax research techniques, tax planning and communication, regulation and professional responsibilities with an introduction to multi-jurisdictional and international taxation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3410  and concurrent or prior enrollment in ACCT 6400 

     

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer

  
  • ACCT 6420 - Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders


    3 Credits:

    Concepts and principles governing the taxation of corporations and shareholders including corporate formation, captial structure, distributions, liquidations, reorganizations, consolidated tax returns and taxation of international transactions.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3410  and ACCT 6400 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • ACCT 6440 - Taxation of Flow-Through Entities


    3 Credits:

    Advanced concepts and principles governing the taxation of partnerships and partners, s-corporations and shareholders with basic concepts in estates, trusts, and beneficiary taxation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3410  and ACCT 6400 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • ACCT 6460 - Advanced Tax Topics


    3 Credits:

    Concepts and principles of transfer taxes, not-for-profit organizations, multinational taxation of individuals, and other tax topics.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3410  and ACCT 6400 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • ACCT 6500 - Advanced Accounting Information Systems


    3 Credits:

    Study of contemporary issues in accounting information systems, including emerging information technologies for supporting enterprise decision making.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 4500 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • ACCT 6510 - Financial Auditing


    3 Credits:

    Application of generally accepted auditing standards to accounting systems. Some study of auditing theory and current issues, and an introduction to statistical auditing.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 4510 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • ACCT 6540 - Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting


    3 Credits:

    Study of forensic accounting. Topics covered include types of fraud, recognition of red flags, and fraud investigation techniques. Also includes practice with computer-aided fraud detection, interrogation techniques, and case studies.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • ACCT 6560 - Business Law and Professional Responsibilities


    3 Credits:

    Examines the ethical and legal responsibilities of business professionals. Includes the application of law to business organizations, contracts, government regulation of business, and the uniform commercial code.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • ACCT 6600 - Information Systems Auditing and Control


    3 Credits:

    Study of information systems auditing methodologies, including risk assessment, systems controls, and the use of computer-assisted audit techniques.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • ACCT 6620 - Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation


    3 Credits:

    Students learn to analyze financial data, translate that information into forecasts of financial statements, and use valuation models to arrive at a fundamental values for a business. Includes discussions of trading strategies, market efficiency, and other issues in capital markets.  

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3120 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • ACCT 6700 - Advanced Accounting Topics


    3 Credits:

    Special topics include governmental accounting, international accounting, professional responsibilities, ethics, etiquette, and selected emerging and important financial reporting topics. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ACCT 3120 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Summer
  
  • ACCT 6800 - Accounting Communications and Professional Conduct


    3 Credits:

    Study of written and oral communication skills appropriate for the accounting profession. Covers interpersonal skills and professional conduct, including ethical conduct, in various business settings.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • ACCT 6900 - Independent Reading and Research


    1-3 Credits:

    Independent work in accounting areas: theory, auditing, taxation, and other related areas.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ACCT 6960 - Professional Paper


    1-3 Credits:

    A paper of professional quality prepared by the student. Designed to demonstrate the ability to complete a major business-related project and to effectively present the results.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ACCT 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-3 Credits:

    Continuing enrollment at the University required after completing coursework.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Accounting (USU Eastern)

  
  • ACTG 0010 - Introduction to QuickBooks


    30 Credits:

    This course will provide a basic understanding of this electronic accounting and bookkeeping program for business owners. Owners who take time to set up their business’s books correctly from the start have a better chance of being successful.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
  
  • ACTG 0100 - QuickBooks Applications


    60 Credits:

    Learn abilities of industry utilized accounting software. Students will perform accounting functions including setting up a company, accounting for daily transactions, managing inventory, processing payroll, working with bank accounts, and preparing financial statements.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
  
  • ACTG 0200 - Core Concepts of Accounting


    60 Credits:

    This course will introduce you to some basic accounting principles, accounting concepts, and accounting terminology.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
  
  • ACTG 0798 - Special Problems


    1-360 Credits:

    Individual work approved by the department instructor. Time and membership hours to be arranged.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
  
  • ACTG 0799 - Special Problems


    1-360 Credits:

    Individual work approved by the department instructor. Time and membership hours to be arranged.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
  
  • BUSN 1111 - Survey of Accounting


    3 Credits:

    Designed for the business student who would like to develop a foundational understanding of accounting procedures in preparation for ACTG 2010 or for the individual who has bookkeeping or business ownership interests and would like a practical overview of basic accounting and bookkeeping procedures. It is also intended for the non-business student or the secretarial major who needs only one semester of basic accounting. Covers the accounting cycle for both service and merchandising businesses and an introduction to payroll accounting and financial statement preparation and analysis.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • BUSN 2010 - Financial Accounting


    4 Credits:

    Designed for all students wanting to learn about accounting as the language of business. Course is required for business and accounting majors. Introduces students to basic accounting principles necessary to prepare, understand, and use financial statements and financial information for decision making. Designed to provide the student with useful and productive skills that will help in understanding more about the business world and the role accounting information plays in the U.S. economy.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • BUSN 2020 - Managerial Accounting


    4 Credits:

    Designed for all students wanting to learn how accounting information is used in business decisions. Course is a required class for business and accounting majors. Focus is on providing relevant information that is necessary to assist managers in a modern, global environment. Topics will include product costing, activity based costing, cost behavior, budgeting for planning and control, and budgeting for capital expenditures.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   and   recommended.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • BUSN 2151 - Income Tax Preparation


    2 Credits:

    Income Tax Preparation gives students understanding and skill in preparation of the IRS 1040 form and supporting schedules. Students prepare and electronically file these documents as a service to low-income and senior citizen community members using the computer. Students will become aware of important individual decisions in reporting and financial tax planning.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • BUSN 2800 - Computerized Accounting


    2 Credits:

    Enhances students’ understanding of fundamental accounting principles in General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, and Payroll using Quickbooks software.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   or   

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring

Aerospace Studies

  
  • AS 1010 - Introduction to the Air Force Today


    1 Credits:

    Introduces the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Air Force mission and organization, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, officer opportunities, group leadership problems, and communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for cadets.

  
  • AS 1020 - Introduction to the Air Force Today


    1 Credits:

    Introduces the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Air Force mission and organization, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, officer opportunities, group leadership problems, and communication skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for cadets.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • AS 1110 - Leadership Laboratory I


    1 Credits:

    Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, military commands, environment of the Air Force officer, and officer opportunities.

    Corequisite: AS 1010 .

    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • AS 1120 - Leadership Laboratory I


    1 Credits:

    Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, military commands, environment of the Air Force officer, and officer opportunities.

    Corequisite: AS 1020 .

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • AS 2010 - The Evolution of US Aerospace Power


    1 Credits:

    Examines general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Illustrates Air Force Core Values with historical examples and continues development of communications skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for cadets.

  
  • AS 2020 - The Evolution of US Aerospace Power


    1 Credits:

    Examines general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective. Illustrates Air Force Core Values with historical examples and continues development of communications skills. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for cadets.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • AS 2110 - Leadership Laboratory II


    1 Credits:

    Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, military commands, environment of the Air Force officer, and officer opportunities.

    Corequisite: AS 2010 .

    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • AS 2120 - Leadership Laboratory II


    1 Credits:

    Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, military commands, environment of the Air Force officer, and officer opportunities.

    Corequisite: AS 2020 .

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • AS 3010 - Air Force Leadership and Management


    3 Credits:

    Presents advanced leadership and management skills. Cadets given opportunity to practice these leadership skills and management techniques in a supervised environment. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for cadets.

  
  • AS 3020 - Air Force Leadership and Management


    3 Credits:

    Presents advanced leadership and management skills. Cadets given opportunity to practice these leadership skills and management techniques in a supervised environment. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for cadets.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • AS 3060 - Physical Fitness Training


    1-2 Credits:

    Early morning workout to build stamina. Organized to keep cadets in shape to pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT). Team instructed.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • AS 3110 - Leadership Laboratory III


    1 Credits:

    Advanced leadership experiences to include the planning and controlling of cadet corps activities, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications.

    Corequisite: AS 3010 .

    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • AS 3120 - Leadership Laboratory III


    1 Credits:

    Advanced leadership experiences to include the planning and controlling of cadet corps activities, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications.

    Corequisite: AS 3020 .

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • AS 3400 - Field Training (4 weeks)


    1-4 Credits:

    Students in the four-year program participate in four weeks of Field Training. Major areas of study include junior officer training, career orientation, survival training, base functions, Air Force environment, and physical training.

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • AS 3500 - Field Training (5 Weeks)


    1-5 Credits:

    Students in the two-year program participate in five weeks of Field Training. Major areas of study include junior officer training, career orientation, survival training, base functions, Air Force environment, and physical training.

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • AS 4010 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty


    3 Credits:

    Designed to give college seniors the foundation to understand military officer’s role in American society. Overviews complex social and political issues facing the military profession. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for cadets.

  
  • AS 4020 - National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty


    3 Credits:

    Designed to give college seniors the foundation to understand military officer’s role in American society. Overviews complex social and political issues facing the military profession. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for cadets.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • AS 4110 - Leadership Laboratory IV


    1 Credits:

    Advanced leadership experiences to include the planning and controlling of cadet corps activities, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications.

    Corequisite: AS 4010 .

    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • AS 4120 - Leadership Laboratory IV


    1 Credits:

    Advanced leadership experiences to include the planning and controlling of cadet corps activities, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications.

    Corequisite: AS 4020 .

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring

Agricultural Systems Technology and Education

  
  • ASTE 1010 - Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology


    3 Credits:

    Introduction to problem solving related to the areas of agricultural power and machinery, soil and water conservation, structures and animal environments, electrical circuits, and emerging technologies.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Course Fee: $25.00
  
  • ASTE 1120 - Forage and Harvest Equipment


    3 Credits:

    Fundamentals and principles in operations, adjustments, and maintenance of technologies utilized in agricultural forage and combine harvesting.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • ASTE 1130 - Planting and Tillage Equipment


    3 Credits:

    Fundamentals and principles in operation, maintenance, and repair of planting and tillage equipment. Exploration of different systems and their applications.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • ASTE 1610 - Agricultural Machinery Engines


    3 Credits:

    Fundamental principles and components utilized in the power production for agricultural machinery. Diesel engines, as power plants, will be overhauled using a systems approach.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • ASTE 1615 - Agricultural Machinery Engine Laboratory


    3 Credits:

    Gives students practical hands-on experience in engine diagnostics and repairs.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ASTE 1610  (may be taken concurrently).

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • ASTE 1620 - Agricultural Machinery Power Trains


    3 Credits:

    Fundamental principles and components utilized in agricultural machinery transmittal of power through drive trains. A systems approach to overhauling these components will be developed.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • ASTE 1625 - Agricultural Machinery Power Trains Laboratory


    3 Credits:

    Gives students practical hands-on experience in power trains diagnostics and repairs.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ASTE 1620  (may be taken concurrently).

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • ASTE 1710 - Introduction to Agricultural Communication


    3 Credits:

    Overview of the history, importance to society, and role of mass communication in agriculture. Introduces students to the use of mass media in the agricultural industry.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • ASTE 2200 - Electricity in Agricultural Systems


    3 Credits:

    Fundamentals of electricity (AC) as used on farms and ranches. Residential and commercial agricultural applications of the National Electric code. Electrical supply and service, distribution, proper grounding, and installation of components.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • ASTE 2250 - Occupational Experience in Agriculture


    1-6 Credits:

    Supervised occupational experiences for technical vocational preparation.

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • ASTE 2710 - Orientation to Agriculture Education


    2 Credits:

    Students examine the framework of agricultural education, with a special emphasis on the nature of the programs, career opportunities, and the qualifications and preparation requirements of future agricultural educators.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • ASTE 2830 - Agribusiness Sales and Marketing


    3 Credits:

    Basic principles of agribusiness sales and marketing. After completing a series of self-assessments relating to sales, learning, and personality preferences, students learn to complete each major step of the sales process.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Course Fee: $5.00
  
  • ASTE 2900 - Food Matters: Ethics, Economics, and the Environment (BSS)


    BSS Breadth Social Sciences
    3 Credits:

    This course provides a broad overview of food systems as they relate to ethical, economic, and environmental issues. The complex challenges involved with feeding the world’s population are discussed using popular “foodie” media and science-based research.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
  
  • ASTE 2930 - Individualized Projects in Agriculture Mechanics


    1-3 Credits:

    Basic skill preparation for employment in agricultural industry.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • ASTE 3030 - Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture


    3 Credits:

    Selection of ferrous and nonferrous welding techniques in agricultural applications. Welding, cold- and hot-working metal in agricultural construction and maintenance.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Course Fee: $80.00
  
  • ASTE 3040 - Fabrication Practices in Agricultural Buildings (QI)


    QI Quantitative Intensive
    2 Credits:

    Selection and use of agricultural building materials, including concrete and masonry, lumber, plywood, finishes, and fasteners. Application of hand and power tools and procedures in agricultural construction.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • ASTE 3050 - Technical and Professional Communication Principles (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 Credits:

    Technical communication principles and practices used in the workplace. Emphasizes technical writing of reports and correspondence using electronic information retrieval and presentation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL2 requirement.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 3050  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ASTE 3080 - Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications


    3 Credits:

    Operation and application of agricultural and turfgrass equipment powered by internal combustion engines having less than 40 horsepower.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
    Course Fee: $55.00
  
  • ASTE 3090 - Graphic Communication in Agriculture


    3 Credits:

    Prepares students to be proficient in elements of design, graphic art production, photo editing, and image composition techniques used in agricultural communications and journalism fields.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 3090  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • ASTE 3100 - Personal Leadership in Agriculture


    3 Credits:

    Study of personal leadership strengths, leadership and fellowship in small groups and teams. Emphasis is placed on the application of acquired knowledge to practical problems and personal development as a leader in Agriculture.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
    Course Fee: $7.00
  
  • ASTE 3240 - Teaching in Laboratory Settings (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 Credits:

    Basic principles of teaching students in laboratory settings. Overview of major concepts, considerations, and practices used for developing and evaluating agriscience curricula.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ASTE 2710  Students should be admitted into the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) prior to enrollment in this course.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
    Course Fee: $40.00
  
  • ASTE 3300 - Clinical Experience I in Agricultural Education


    1 Credits:

    In-school clinical observation experience. Students involved in observing management and assisting in teaching. Designed to provide familiarity with agricultural education classroom.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission into Teacher Education

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
    Course Fee: $50.00
  
  • ASTE 3440 - Science, Technology, and Modern Society (DSC)


    DSC Depth Life and Physical Sciences
    3 Credits:

    Designed to challenge students from all academic majors to develop an understanding of the dynamic interaction between science, technology, and society. Explores responsibility of humans for directing the utilization of technology as a creative enterprise.

    Cross-listed as: TEE 3440 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • ASTE 3500 - Teaching Apprenticeship in Agricultural Education


    2 Credits:

    Each student serves as an apprentice to professional agricultural educator. Students complete competencies leading to early preparation for student teaching.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ASTE 3600 - Management of Agriculture Machinery Systems (QI)


    QI Quantitative Intensive
    3 Credits:

    Management principles for evaluation and selection of agricultural implements for performance, optimization, economics, environmental impact, and long-term sustainable agricultural practices.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1050  or STAT 1040 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • ASTE 3620 - Managing the FFA and SAE Programs


    2 Credits:

    Introduction to basic concerns, understandings, and practices needed to effectively advise an FFA chapter. Students learn appropriate philosophies and skills for operation of a comprehensive supervised agricultural experience program.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to Secondary Teacher Education Program.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • ASTE 3670 - Agricultural Equipment Business Management, Marketing, and Communications


    3 Credits:

    Introduction to principles and operation of computer software systems related to marketing and management within the agricultural machinery business industry. Emphasis on business communication principles for effective transfer of information and problem resolution.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1050 ; fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL1 requirement or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • ASTE 3710 - Agricultural Machinery Hydraulic Systems and Diagnosis


    3 Credits:

    Fundamental principles and components overhaul of hydraulic systems as applied in agricultural machinery. Exploration of techniques for diagnosing malfunctions and related failures with a systems approach.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • ASTE 3720 - Agricultural DC Electrical Systems and Diagnosis


    3 Credits:

    Fundamental principles and components overhaul of DC electrical systems as applied in agricultural machinery. Exploration of techniques for diagnosing malfunctions and related failures with a systems approach.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ASTE 1620  or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • ASTE 3730 - Agricultural Machinery Auxiliary Systems and Diagnosis


    3 Credits:

    Application of theory, testing, diagnosis, and repairs of auxiliary systems, including air conditioning, fuel injection, analog, electronic monitoring, and GPS as utilized in agricultural equipment.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ASTE 3720  or permission of instructor

  
  • ASTE 3900 - Special Problems in Agricultural Systems Technology and Education


    1-6 Credits:

    Students conduct short-term investigation and/or literature analysis with critical review of contemporary issues in Agricultural Systems Technology. Formal contract with approved faculty. Activities culminate with a written report.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ASTE 4100 - Agricultural Structures and Environment (QI)


    QI Quantitative Intensive
    3 Credits:

    Overview of agricultural structures and environmental considerations related to livestock, livestock waste management, and commodity storage. This USU class is a quantitative intensive (QI) course and as such will emphasize mathematical calculations related to wood and metal products, wood and metal construction, and various calculations related to constructing and maintaining agricultural structures. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1050  and a junior in standing.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
    Course Fee: $35.00
  
  • ASTE 4150 - Methods of Teaching Agriculture (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 Credits:

    Introduction to basic practices of classroom teaching and program planning. Through participation in discussions, activities, and assignments, students refine their abilities to develop programs, diagnose the learner, prepare the instruction, and guide student learning.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ASTE 2710 , ASTE 3240 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Course Fee: $25.00
  
  • ASTE 4250 - Occupational Experiences in Agriculture


    1-6 Credits:

    Supervised occupational experience for technical and professional preparation in teacher education and/or agricultural business.

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • ASTE 4300 - Clinical Experience II in Agricultural Education


    1 Credits:

    Continued in-school observation of agricultural education teaching. Requires student participation in teaching, management, and program development in agricultural education.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission into Teacher Education

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Course Fee: $50.00
  
  • ASTE 4400 - Advising Applied Technology Education Student Organizations


    1 Credits:

    Principles and practices for advising applied technology student organizations in secondary education. Examination of leadership organizations supporting applied technology education. Emphasis on program planning, leadership development, and evaluation.

  
  • ASTE 4900 - Senior Project Research and Creative Opportunity


    1-6 Credits:

    Returning student teachers work to strengthen their weaknesses in areas such as scaled drawing, cost estimating, machine shop practices, construction, and small engines.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
 

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