Agricultural Systems Technology (AST), BS

Technical Requirements (20 credits)

• ACCT 2010 - Financial Accounting Principles 3
• APEC 3010 - Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (DSS) 3
• APEC 3020 - Firm Finance and Records Analysis (DSS) 3
• CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (BPS) 4
• ECN 1500 - Introduction to Economic Instititutions, History, and Principles (BAI) 3
• PSC 3000 - Fundamentals of Soil Science 4

Communications Intensive Courses (6 credits)

• ASTE 3050 - Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (CI) 3
• ASTE 5260 - Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems (CI) 3

Agricultural Systems Courses (24 credits)

• ASTE 1010 - Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology 3
• ASTE 2200 - Electricity in Agricultural Systems 3
• ASTE 2830 - Agribusiness Sales and Marketing 3
• ASTE 3030 - Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture 3
• ASTE 3080 - Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications 3
• ASTE 4100 - Agricultural Structures and Environment 3
• ASTE 4900 - Senior Project Research and Creative Opportunity 1-6 (6 credits required)

Designated Electives (24 credits)

Select 24 credits from the following courses. Twelve of these credits must be selected from upper-division (3000-level and above) courses.

• 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 3040 - Fabrication Practices in Agricultural Buildings (QI) 2
• ASTE 3100 - Leadership Applications in Agricultural Science, Management and Development 2
• ASTE 3600 - Management of Agriculture Machinery Systems (QI) 3
• ASTE 3670 - Agricultural Equipment Business Management, Marketing, and Communications 3
• ASTE 3900 - Special Problems in Agricultural Systems Technology and Education 1-6
• ASTE 4250 - Occupational Experiences in Agriculture 1-6
• ADVS courses 6-12
• ACCT courses 6-12
• APEC courses 6-12
• FIN and MGT courses 12-24
• MIS courses 6-12
• PSC courses 12-24

Note:

Students will complete a minor in Business or Agribusiness. Additional requirements in Animal Science; Plant and Soil Sciences; and Wildland Resources must also be met. In addition, students must complete the University Studies Requirements . Students must complete elective credits to meet the University’s requirement of at least 120 credits.