University Studies (15 credits)

Classes will be selected from a minimum of five areas for a total of 15 credits. ENGL 1010 , (or an equivalent writing or communications class) must be completed as one of these classes. In conjunction with these classes, there are two additional courses in University Studies, totaling 15 credits that are required.

• ECN 1500 - Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (BAI) 3
• ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1) 3
• USU 1350 - Integrated Life Science (BLS) 3

Core Classes (30 credits)

The following 30 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 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 18 credits)

• ADVS 1110 - Introduction to Animal Science 4
• ASTE 2200 - Electricity in Agricultural Systems 3
• 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 3030 - Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture 3
• ASTE 3050 - Technical and Professional Communication Principles in Agriculture (CI) 3
• ASTE 3080 - Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications 3
• ASTE 3100 - Leadership Applications in Agricultural Science, Management and Development 2
• ASTE 3600 - Management of Agriculture Machinery Systems (QI) 3
• 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
• ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2) 3
• 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
• USU 1330 - Civilization: Creative Arts (BCA) 3
• 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 63 credits is required.