Agricultural Machinery Technology, AAS

University Studies (6 credits)

Classes will be selected from a minimum of two areas for a total of 6 credits. ENGL 1010 , Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (or an equivalent writing or communications class) must be completed as one of these classes.

Core Classes (42 credits)

The following 42 credits are required:

• ASTE 1010 - Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology 3
• ASTE 1120 - Forage and Harvest Equipment 3
• ASTE 1130 - Planting and Tillage Equipment 3
• ASTE 1610 - Agricultural Machinery Engines 3
• ASTE 1615 - Agricultural Machinery Engine Laboratory 3
• ASTE 1620 - Agricultural Machinery Power Trains 3
• ASTE 1625 - Agricultural Machinery Power Trains Laboratory 3
• ASTE 2200 - Electricity in Agricultural Systems 3
• ASTE 3030 - Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture 3
• ASTE 3080 - Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications 3
• ASTE 3600 - Management of Agriculture Machinery Systems (QI) 3
• ASTE 3670 - Agricultural Equipment Business Management, Marketing, and Communications 3
• ASTE 3710 - Agricultural Machinery Hydraulic Systems and Diagnosis 3
• ASTE 3720 - Agricultural DC Electrical Systems and Diagnosis 3

Business or Related Elective Classes (select 9 credits)

• ADVS 1110 - Introduction to Animal Science 4
• ASTE 2250 - Occupational Experience in Agriculture 1-6 (5 credits required)
• ASTE 2830 - Agribusiness Sales and Marketing 3
• ASTE 2900 - Humanity in the Food Web (BSS) 3
• ASTE 2930 - Individualized Projects in Agriculture Mechanics 1-3
• ASTE 3040 - Fabrication Practices in Agricultural Buildings (QI) 2
• ASTE 3050 - Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (CI) 3
• ASTE 3100 - Leadership Applications in Agricultural Science, Management and Development 2
• ASTE 3900 - Special Problems in Agricultural Systems Technology and Education 1-6
• ASTE 4100 - Agricultural Structures and Environment 3
• ASTE 5260 - Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems (CI) 3
• BIOL 1610 - Biology I 4
• CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (BPS) 4
• MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4
• NR 1010 - Humans and the Changing Global Environment (BSS) 3
• PHYS 1200 - Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration (BPS) 4
• PSC 2200 - Pest Management Principles and Practices 3
• PSC 2620 - Woody Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape 3
• PSC 3300 - Residential Landscapes 3
• PSC 3400 - Landscape Management Principles and Practices 3
• PSC 3810 - Turfgrass Management 3
• PSC 4050 - Greenhouse Management and Crop Production 4
• PSC 5550 - Weed Biology and Control 4
• WATS 1200 - Biodiversity and Sustainability (BLS) 3
• WILD 4000 - Principles of Rangeland Management 3

Elective Courses

Students should select credits approved by the Agricultural Systems Technology and Education Department for flexibility in strengthening areas of insufficient background.

A total of 60 credits is required.