Description of
Agricultural Systems Management Courses
Taken by ASM Students
A S M 221 INTRODUCTION
TO AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT (3) Application of engineering principles
critical to agricultural systems management. Prerequisite: MATH 110 ,
PHYS 250.
A S M 296 INDEPENDENT
STUDIES (1 -18)
A S M 297 SPECIAL
TOPICS (1 - 9)
A S M 310 POWER
TRANSMISSION IN AGRICULTURE (3) Selection and maintenance of mechanical,
hydraulic, and pneumatic power transmission components and systems. Electric
motor principles and controls. Prerequisite or concurrent: A S M 221.
A S M 320 COMBUSTION
ENGINES FOR MOBILE EQUIPMENT (3) Operating principles of internal
combustion engines; performance, selection, and maintenance aspects of engine
systems in mobile equipment. Prerequisite: A S M 310.
A S M 326 HAZARD
IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL IN PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE AND RELATED BUSINESSES (2)
Identification and control of hazards common to farms and agriculturally
related rural businesses, including structures, equipment, animals, chemicals,
outdoor environment. Prerequisite: third-semester or higher.
A S M 327 SOIL
AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3) Soil and water management systems and
practices including hydrology, surface drainage, open channels, and erosion,
subsurface drainage, impoundments and irrigation. Prerequisite: PHYS 250.
A S M
391 (GWS) (A B E) CONTEXTUAL INTEGRATION OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR THE
TECHNICAL WORKPLACE (2) To develop corporate communication skills in
technically focused students in a contextual manner. Prerequisite: Junior level
standing in A B E or A S M.
A S M 392 (GWS) (A B E) CONTEXTUAL INTEGRATION OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR THE
TECHNICAL WORKPLACE (2) To develop corporate leadership skills in
technically focused students in a contextual manner. Prerequisite: A S M 391 ,
junior level standing in A B E or A S M.
A S M 420 OFF-ROAD
POWER UNITS (3) Cabs, traction, power allocation, and electronic systems
for tractors and other off-road vehicles; requirements for production
agriculture, logging, and construction. Prerequisite: or concurrent: B E 406 or
A S M 320.
A S M 422 ENVIRONMENTAL
SYSTEMS FOR AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS ( 3) Planning and layout of
environmental control systems for agricultural production and storage
buildings; functional planning of agricultural buildings. Prerequisite: A S M 221.
A S M 424 SELECTION
AND MANAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY (3) Function and operation of
field and farmstead machines; energy, quality, and loss considerations;
selection and utilization; precision agriculture technology. Prerequisite: or
concurrent: B E 406 or
A S M 320.
A S M 425 PHYSICAL
PRINCIPLES IN FOOD PROCESSING (3) Dimensions and units, mass and energy
balances, fluid flow, heat transfer, refrigeration, freezing, psychrometrics,
evaporation and dehydration in food processing. Prerequisite: MATH 110 ,
PHYS 250.
A S M 426 MANAGEMENT
OF SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUES IN PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE AND REL ATED BUSINESSES (3)
Management of safe workplaces and workers, hazard identification, employee
training, legal responsibilities, and program development for farms and related
businesses. Prerequisite: A S M 326.
A S M 428 ELECTRIC
POWER AND INSTRUMENTATION IN AGRICULTURE (3) Basic principles and
applications of electric circuits for power distribution, electric motors,
automatic controls, and instrumentation used in agriculture. Prerequisite: A S M 221 ,
A S M 310.
A S M 429W AGRICULTURAL
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT (3) Theory of systems thinking;
quantitative techniques for analysis and optimization; and qualitative
approaches for agricultural decision-making processes. Prerequisite: MATH 110 ,
PHYS 250, 12 credits of A S M courses, computer experience.
A S M 495 INTERNSHIP
(1 -18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field
experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity
required. Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor.
A S M 496 INDEPENDENT
STUDIES (1 -18)
A S M 497 SPECIAL
TOPICS (1 - 9)