AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS)

This major prepares graduates to support the mechanical, technological and business systems for food processing, manufacturing, and agricultural enterprises. The ASM graduate will work as a link between the researcher, designer, engineer, manufacturer, and the consumer.

Degree Requirements:

16 credits completed in residence

2.00 (C) grade point average

62 total credits Credits

 General Education Requirements:                                                                 AA         AS

1. College Composition (ENGL 110 and 120 or 125) ............................................... 6 ........ 6

2. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110) ................................................. 3 ........ 3

3. Humanities and Social Science ....................................................................... 18 ...... 12

Minimum humanities credits – 6

Minimum social science credits – 6

4. Mathematics, Science, Computer Science ......................................................... 9 ...... 18

Minimum mathematics credits – 2

Minimum science credits (at least 1 lab science) – 4

Minimum computer science credits – 2

5. Wellness ........................................................................................................ 2 ........ 2

Suggested Courses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Credits

ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I ............................................................................. 3

ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II ............................................................................ 3

AGEC 242 Introduction to Agricultural Management ....................................................... 3

ARSC 114 Introduction to Animal Science .................................................................... 2

ARSC 225 Natural Resources & Agro-Ecosystems ....................................................... 3

ASM 125 Fabrication & Construction Technology .......................................................... 2

ASM 155 Agricultural Welding ..................................................................................... 2

ASM 255 Advanced Welding ....................................................................................... 2

ENGR 101 Graphical Communication .......................................................................... 3

H&CE 241 Leadership & Presentation Techniques ........................................................ 3

PHYS 251 University Physics I L/L ............................................................................... 5

PHYS 252 University Physics II L/L .............................................................................. 5

PLSC 110 World Food Crops ....................................................................................... 3

SOIL 210 Introduction to Soil Science ........................................................................... 4

The courses listed above are reflective of those most commonly required in preparation for transfer to another college or university. For specific baccalaureate degree requirements, students should consult the catalog of the campus to which they intend to transfer.