Agricultural Systems Technology and Agribusiness (Composite) - BS

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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education

About This Degree

This degree is a combination of courses required for the agricultural systems technology degree and the agribusiness degree. USU is the only university in the state with this program. Students gain an understanding of agricultural, biological, and physical sciences, as well as technical and business managerial skills.

The composite program prepares graduates for managerial careers within the agriculture industry, including running a family farm or ranch. Graduates may also pursue other agricultural careers, such as working for an agricultural equipment corporation, managing a machinery dealership, serving as a sales representative for an equipment company, or serving as a farm or ranch manager.

A dual degree option (meaning students graduate with two separate degrees) is also available through the Applied Economics Department. The difference is that students in the composite program are not required to take as many higher-level math classes and theoretical economics classes.

For more information about Agricultural Systems Technology, see the website.
Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor. Contact Marci Chidester, marci.chidester@usu.edu, 435-797-8434 for advising.
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The highest math requirement for this degree is STAT 2000 - Statistical Methods (QI) .

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 120
Credits of C- or better: 100
Total credits taken through USU: 30
Total major required credits taken at USU: 10
Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
General Education Requirements
University Studies Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Admission Requirements For This Program

New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing
Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 2.75 GPA

Applied Economics and Economics Courses (36-37 credits)

ACCT 2010 - Financial Accounting Principles 3 credit(s)
APEC 1600 - Natural Resources and American Economic Institutions (BAI) 3 credit(s) or
ECN 1500 - Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (BAI) 3 credit(s)
APEC 2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS) 3 credit(s)
APEC 2120 - Small Firm Accounting Basics 3 credit(s)
APEC 2310 - Small Firm Management 3 credit(s)
APEC 2830 - Agribusiness Sales and Marketing 3 credit(s) or
GEOG 2800 - Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences 4 credit(s) or
LAEP 3300 - GIS for Environmental Planning 4 credit(s)
APEC 3010 - Agricultural Economics (DSS) 3 credit(s)
APEC 3310 - Analytical Methods in Applied Economics (QI) 3 credit(s) or
STAT 2000 - Statistical Methods (QI) 4 credit(s)
APEC 5010 - Firm Marketing and Price Analysis (QI) 3 credit(s)
APEC 5015 - Applied Economics for Decision Making (QI) 3 credit(s)
APEC 5020 - Strategic Firm Management (CI) 3 credit(s)
APEC 5940 - U.S. Agricultural Policy Analysis 3 credit(s) or
APEC 5950 - Applied Economics Policy Analysis 3 credit(s)

Agricultural Systems Courses (24 credits)

ASTE 1010 - Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology 3 credit(s)
ASTE 2200 - Electricity in Agricultural Systems 3 credit(s)
ASTE 3030 - Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture 3 credit(s)
ASTE 3050 - Technical and Professional Communication Principles (CI) 3 credit(s)
ASTE 3080 - Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications 3 credit(s)
ASTE 3600 - Management of Agriculture Machinery Systems (QI) 3 credit(s)
ASTE 4100 - Agricultural Structures and Environment (QI) 3 credit(s)
ASTE 5260 - Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems (CI) 3 credit(s)

Technical Requirements (19 credits)

CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (BPS) 4 credit(s)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4 credit(s)
MGT 3350 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business 3 credit(s) or
BUSN 2050 - Business Law 3 credit(s)
PSC 3000 - Fundamentals of Soil Science 4 credit(s)
DATA 1100 - Excel for Business Analysis 1 credit(s)
TESY 1200 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 3 credit(s)

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your  Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 120

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