2007-2009
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Curriculum in Agricultural Systems Technology
Administered by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. A minor in agricultural systems technology is available; the requirements appear under Technology Systems Management, Courses and Programs.
Students majoring in Agricultural Systems Technology choose between two options: Agricultural and Biosystems Management or Machine Systems.
| Agricultural and Biosystems Management Option |
| Cr. |
Degree Requirements |
| 12.5 |
Interpersonal and public communication skills
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Engl 150, 250; Sp Cm 212 or AgEdS 311; Engl 302 or 309 or 314; Lib 160 |
| 29 |
Mathematical, physical, and life sciences |
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Math 142 and 160; Stat 104; Chem 163, 163L; Phys 111 and 112; and 6 cr. of life science from department-approved list |
| 15 |
Humanities, ethics, and social sciences |
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Econ 101; 3 cr. in humanities from College-approved list; 3 cr. in ethics from College-approved list, 3 cr. in International Perspectives from University-approved list; and 3 cr. U.S. Diversity from University approved list. |
| 30 |
Technology core |
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TSM 110, 111, 115, 116, 210, 270, 301, 310, 363, 397, 399, 401, 415, and 416. |
| 6 |
Business core |
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Acct 284; Econ 330 or 355 or 336, or Mgmt 370 or 414.
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| 33 |
Option Core |
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TSM 322, 324, 327, 330, 333, 424, 426, and 12 cr. in technical electives from department-approved list. |
| 125.5 |
Total credits |
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Machine Systems Option
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| Cr. |
Degree Requirements |
| 12.5 |
Interpersonal and public communications skills |
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Engl 150, 250; Sp Cm 212 or AgEdS 311; Engl 302 or 309 or 314; Lib 160 |
| 29 |
Mathematical, physical, and life sciences |
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Math 142 and 160; Stat 104; Chem 163, 163L; Phys 111 and 112; and 6 cr. of life science from department-approved list. |
| 15 |
Humanities, ethics, and social sciences |
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Econ 101; 3 cr. in humanities from College-approved lists; 3 cr. in ethics from College-approved list; 3 cr. in international perspectives from University-approved list; and 3 cr. in U.S. Diversity from University approved list.
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| 30 |
Technology core |
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TSM 110, 111, 115, 116, 201, 210, 270, 301, 310, 363, 397, 399, 401, 415, and 416. |
| 6 |
Business core |
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Acct 284; Econ 330 or 355 or 336, or Mgmt 370 or 414. |
| 33 |
Option core |
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TSM 216, 240, 330, 333, 335, 337, 370, 443, 465, and 5 cr. of technical electives from department-approved list. |
| 125.5 |
Total credits |
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Typical Program for the First Year
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| Cr. |
Fall |
| 1 |
Introduction to Technology: TSM 110 |
| 3 |
Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry: Math 142 |
| 3 |
Critical Thinking and Communication: Engl 150 |
| 5 |
General Chemistry: Chem 163, 163L |
| 3 |
Life Science elective |
| 0.5 |
Library Instruction: Lib 160 |
| Cr. |
Spring
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| 1 |
Experiencing Technology: TSM 111 |
| 3 |
Solving Technology Problems: TSM 115 |
| 3 |
Principles of Microeconomics: Econ 101 |
| 4 |
General Physics: Phys 111 |
| 4 |
Survey of Calculus: Math 160 |
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