College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education
About This Degree
A degree in Agricultural Systems Technology prepares individuals to manage agricultural systems and agribusinesses with the application of sound technical, economical, and environmental practices. The focal point of the program is on the management, use, and troubleshooting of agricultural technology.
Students’ coursework typically involves a broad foundation through real-world instruction in power and machine systems, natural resources conservation, electricity and electronics, precision agriculture technologies, and agricultural structural systems.
Students have the option to take electives to focus their studies in one of three emphases: Agribusiness, Agricultural Machinery and Technology, or Agricultural Operations.
An Agribusiness emphasis provides in-depth, technical education in agricultural economics and business management. It is designed to provide basic knowledge of business concepts and approaches, as well as an understanding of current agricultural changes. This emphasis is for students who wish to become managers in the ag industry. Students take courses in agricultural economics, agricultural business, and agricultural mechanics.
An Agricultural Machinery and Technology emphasis provides a broad understanding of agriculture with a depth of understanding related to using machinery and technology used in production practices. Students take courses in agricultural machinery, unmanned aerial systems, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
An Agricultural Operations emphasis provides a systems approach for students who wish to efficiently manage a crop or livestock production operation, or make a positive contribution on a multi-generational farm and/or ranch. Students in this 24-credit emphasis strengthen their knowledge and ability in animal and plant science to meet the variety of challenges that face agriculture today.
- For more information about Agricultural Systems Technology, see the website.
- Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.
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- Choose to emphasize in Agricultural Machinery and Technology, Agribusiness or Agricultural Operations. 24 credits are required.
- The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 1050: College Algebra (QL) .
