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2017-2018 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Outdoor Product Design and Development - BS
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OPDD 4250 College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education
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- For more information about Outdoor Product Design and Development, see the website.
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and logon to DegreeWorks to check student-specific program progress.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
| NOTES: highest Math Requirement for this degree is STAT 1040: Introduction to Statistics (QL) |
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing* |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.5 GPA* |
First Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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| ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1) |
3 |
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CMST 1020: Public Speaking (BHU) , CMST 2110: Interpersonal Communication (BHU/HR) , or PHIL 2400: Ethics (BHU) |
3 , 3 , or 3 |
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| FCSE 1140: Introductory Sewing |
2 |
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FCSE 2040: Intermediate Clothing Construction Skills, Principles and Alterations |
3 |
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| LAEP 2039: Foundations of Sustainable Systems |
3 |
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TEE 1200: Computer-Aided Drafting and Design |
3 |
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| OPDD 1700: Outdoor Product Design & Development Professional Seminar |
1 |
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OPDD 1700: Outdoor Product Design & Development Professional Seminar |
1 |
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| TEE 1010: Communications Technology or ART 1020: Drawing I (BCA) |
3 or 3 |
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OPDD 1750: History of the Outdoor Product Industry |
3 |
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| WATS 1200: Biodiversity and Sustainability (BLS) , ENVS 1350: Introduction to Environmental Science (BLS) or WILD 2200: Ecology of Our Changing World (BLS) |
3 , 3 or 3 |
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Comments
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Comments:A second math course, ALEKS math placement score, ACT score, etc. will be required for CHEM 1110.
The math prerequisite for CHEM 1120 must be a MATH course (STAT courses not accepted).
PLEASE SEE YOUR ADVISOR.
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* There is a portfolio/application process for all incoming majors. Portfolios will be due after about one year in the program and will determine whether they can continue or need to find a new major.
For more information contact Misty Balls (advisor) by email at misty.balls@usu.edu or by phone at 435-797-7091.
Other Requirements:
Students will need access to the following either by purchasing their own or using a campus computer lab. It is strongly suggested that they meet with faculty before purchases are made.
Platforms (Laptop required)
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (or higher versions) x 64
Microsoft® Surface or iPad Pro type tablet
Hardware Requirements
Recommended: Intel® Core i5 or higher processor
8 GB RAM
16 GB RAM for CAD
DVD ROM drive
A more expensive option would be the MacBook Pro with the Windows 7 operating system. Many people use a Mac, but be aware that you will need to purchase additional software so that you can run Windows and interact wtih GIS.
Software
Microsoft office – student edition is fine (discounted version at http://it.usu.edu/htm/hup/)
AutoCAD (student version download at http://students.autodesk.com/)
ArcGIS (download at http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgis-for-desktop/free-trial)
SketchUp (download at http://www.sketchup.com/)
Land F/X (download at http://www.landfx.com/)
Solidworks, to Autodesks Fusion 360
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