General Technology: Agricultural Production and Automated Processing - AAS

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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Technology, Design and Technical Education

Utah State University and the Utah System of Technical Colleges (USTC) have combined to offer the Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in General Technology. This degree offers a solid foundation for establishing a rewarding career, but if students desire, they may continue on to a higher degree such as a bachelor’s degree.

This program provides practical training in equipment management, testing, diagnosis, andretailing of agricultural production and automation processing technologies. Courseworkencompasses applied engineering, troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of agricultural production and processing equipment. As an integral part of their training, students maycomplete an occupational experience or an internship in the industry. Students completing the General Technology AAS emphasis in Agricultural Production and Automated ProcessingTechnology may stack credits into a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural SystemsTechnology.

Certificates that stack into the General Technology AAS emphasis in Agricultural Production and Automated Processing Technology are Automation Technology, Diesel Technology, Electronics Technology, Machining Technology, and Welding Technology.

For additional information, or to complete an online application, visit: usu.edu/admissions/applyonline/.

Admission Information

Students are admitted into this program through the university’s regular admission process.

1. New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.

2. Transfer students from other institutions and from other USU majors need a 2.20 overall GPA for admission to this major in good standing.

3. Students who have completed a 900+ hour certificate or a credit-based program at a Utah Technical College may apply to USU for admission to this program.

For additional information, or to complete an online application, visit: usu.edu/admissions/applyonline/.

Degree Requirements

A student will complete 15-17 credits of general education, including one course in English composition, a math course, and nine credits of breadth area courses (humanities or social science, physical science or life science, and American Institutions). There are two business core classes that all students will take. In addition, the student will complete an emphasis area (usually 11-12 credits). The remainder of the student’s credits will be made up of transfer credits from a Utah Technical College or accumulated 30 technical credits from an accredited institution or a combination of both. The minimum number of credits needed for the AAS degree is 63. A student must have an overall GPA of at least 2.0 in order to graduate.

Required Courses

Students should work closely with an advisor to select courses to complete the requirements for this degree. The basic requirements are listed below. Students should not apply for graduation if they have never met with the advisor or their application may be denied.

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
Choose any Quantitative Literacy (QL) course (math) 3-5 credits

Breadth Requirements (9 credits)

APEC 1600 - Natural Resources and American Economic Institutions (BAI) 3 credit(s)
CMST 1020 - Public Speaking (BHU) 3 credit(s)
PSC 2010 - Soils, Waters, and the Environment (BPS) 3 credit(s)

Business Core Requirements

BUSN 2200 - Professional Communications 3 credit(s)
BUSN 1010 - Business Principles (BSS) 3 credit(s) or
ASTE 2900 - Food Matters: Ethics, Economics, and the Environment (BSS) 3 credit(s)

Emphasis Area Requirements (9 credits)

Students must take 9 credits from the following courses:

ASTE 1010 - Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology 3 credit(s)
ASTE 1120 - Forage and Harvest Equipment 3 credit(s)
ASTE 1130 - Planting and Tillage Equipment 3 credit(s)
ASTE 1610 - Agricultural Machinery Engines 3 credit(s)
ASTE 1620 - Agricultural Machinery Power Trains 3 credit(s)
ASTE 2200 - Electricity in Agricultural Systems 3 credit(s)
ASTE 2250 - Occupational Experience in Agriculture 1-6 credit(s)
ASTE 2930 - Individualized Projects in Agriculture Mechanics 1-3 credit(s)
TESY 1200 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 3 credit(s)

Emphasis Area Electives (3 credits)

Student must take a minimum of 3 credits from the following courses:

ADVS 1110 - Introduction to Animal Science (BLS) 3 credit(s)
ADVS 2080 - Beef and Dairy Herd Health and Production Practices 3 credit(s)
PSC 1800 - Introduction to Horticulture (BLS) 3 credit(s)
PSC 2200 - Pesticide Certification 2 credit(s)

Technical Specialty and Institution (30 credits)

The remainder of the student’s credits will be made up of transfer credits from a Utah Technical College or accumulated 30 technical credits from an accredited institution or a combination of both.

Total Credits: 63

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