Program: Agricultural Systems Technology BS - 4 Year Degree Map - Utah State University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 04, 2025

2024-2025 General Catalog

Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (14-16 credits)

Choose to emphasize in Agricultural Mechanization, Agribusiness, or Farm & Ranch Operations. (24 credits are required.)

ASTE 1010 - Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology 3 credit(s)
ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) Course (3 credits)
Breadth Humanities (BHU) Course (3 credits)
Math Course (2-4 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

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)
ASTE 2200 - Electricity in Agricultural Systems 3 credit(s)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4 credit(s)
Designated Elective Course (3 credits) see emphasis lists
Designated Elective Course (3 credits) see emphasis lists

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 credits)

APEC 2120 - Small Firm Accounting Basics 3 credit(s)
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
TESY 1200 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 3 credit(s)
USU 1350 - Integrated Life Science (BLS) 3 credit(s) (recommended BLS course)
Designated Elective Course (3 credits) (see emphasis list)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

APEC 2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS) 3 credit(s)
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (BPS) 4 credit(s)
CAAS Elective or NR Course (3 credits)
CAAS Elective or NR Course (3 credits)
CAAS Elective or NR Course (3 credits)

Year 3

Fall Semester (16 credits)

ASTE 3030 - Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture 3 credit(s)
ASTE 3050 - Technical and Professional Communication Principles (CI) 3 credit(s)
PSC 3000 - Fundamentals of Soil Science 4 credit(s)
Designated Elective Course (3 credits) (see emphasis list)
Designated Elective Course (3 credits) (see emphasis list)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

APEC 3010 - Agricultural Economics (DSS) 3 credit(s)
ASTE 2900 - Food Matters: Ethics, Economics, and the Environment (BSS) 3 credit(s)
ASTE 3080 - Compact Power Units for Agricultural and Turfgrass Applications 3 credit(s)
ASTE 4100 - Agricultural Structures and Environment (QI) 3 credit(s)
Designated Elective Course (3 credits) (see emphasis list)

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 credits)

ASTE 5260 - Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Systems (CI) 3 credit(s)
CAAS Elective or NR Course (3 credits)
CAAS Elective or NR Course (3 credits)
CAAS Elective or NR Course (3 credits)
CAAS Elective or NR Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

APEC 2310 - Small Firm Management 3 credit(s)
ASTE 3600 - Management of Agriculture Machinery Systems (QI) 3 credit(s)
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course (3 credits)
Designated Elective Course (3 credits) (see emphasis list)
Designated Elective Course (3 credits) (see emphasis list)