Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Agricultural Systems Technology or Industrial Technology major
Team-oriented introduction to agricultural systems technology and industrial technology. Internships, careers, competencies, academic success strategies, transition to academic life.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Agricultural Systems Technology or Industrial Technology major
Team-oriented experiences in a spectrum of topics common to the practice of technology. Internships, faculty and alumni panels, industry visits, and lab demonstrations.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in MATH 1400 or higher
Solving technology problems using modern hardware and software tools for data-driven solutions. Problem solving cycle, unit conversion, unit factor method, SI and engineering units, significant figures, data collecting and cleaning, error analysis, data visualization, curve fitting, and computer coding fundamentals (data types, flow control, I/O handling, visualization, debugging). Strong emphasis on critical thinking, systematic problem solving, and effective communication.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3.
Use of parametric solid modeling software to create three dimensional solid models and document parts and assemblies. Includes national and international standards for documentation, design projects, and teamwork. Rapid prototyping design creation, 3D printing, assemblies, rendering, and detailing technical drawings. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Cross-listed with ABE 2010).
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Major in AE, AST, BSE, or ITEC; Sophomore classification
8 week course. Professionalism in the context of the engineering/technical workplace. Development of intrapersonal and interpersonal qualities including talent assessment; key workplace competency demonstration; leadership practice assessment; preparation of resume; cover letter preparation and behavioral-based interviewing; readiness for internship attainment.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (TSM 1150, ENGR 1600, ABE 1600, AER E 1600, CE 1600, CHE 1600, CPRE 1850, EE 1850, IE 1480, ME 1600, or SE 1850); MATH 1400 or higher
Introduction to problem solving related to fundamental agricultural and/or industrial technology systems and mathematical tools needed for data analysis. Basic laws of energy, force, and mass applied to technology systems such as: mechanical power transmission; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; electrical circuits. Introduction to engineering economics: using the time value of money to make economic decisions.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2.
Prereq: TSM 1160
Advanced computer-aided-design topics incorporating 3D design and documentation used in manufacturing settings. Topics include: geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, weldments, sheet metal parts, advanced visualization, feature based design of parts and assemblies.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: MATH 1450 or higher.
A study of selected materials, properties, and related processes used in metals manufacturing including: CNC lathes, Aluminum die casting, and welding. Introduction to engineering economic tools and their use in financial decision making. Lecture and laboratory activities focus on metals manufacturing processes.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Cross-listed with FSHN 2410).
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: MATH 1450 or higher.
A study of selected materials and related processes used in plastics manufacturing. Lecture and laboratory activities focus on materials, properties, and processes.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Basic foundations of injury causation and prevention from a personal perspective in home, motor vehicle, and the public environment, and a management perspective within the work environment. Offered online only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (STAT 1010 or STAT 1040); Junior classification
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of TQM - Deming style of management, statistical studies to understand the behavior of products, processes, or services, and how to define and document processes and customer focus. Introduction to continuous improvement tools and methods - emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MATH 1400 or Higher
Principles and management for grain quality preservation: quality measurement; drying and storage; fans and airflow through grain; handling methods; insect pest control; and grain quality monitoring.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in TSM 3220
Hands-on experiences in the principles and management for grain quality preservation: Quality measurement; drying and storage; fans and airflow through grain; handling methods; system planning; insect pest control; grain quality monitoring. Industry tour.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: MATH 1400 or higher.
Introduction to engineering and conservation principles applied to the planning of erosion control systems, water control structures, water quality management, and drainage and irrigation systems.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with ABE 3250).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: CHEM 1630 or higher; MATH 1400 or higher
Converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Biorenewable concepts as they relate to drivers of change, feedstock production, processes, products, co-products, economics, and transportation/logistics.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: TSM 2100 or (credit or concurrent enrollment in ABE 2160)
Systems-based planning and assessment of confined livestock facilities. Housing evaluation, planning, and management of ventilation, water, and feed systems. Principles of nutrient management planning, manure handling/storage design. Evaluating animal responses to their environment with traditional metrics and precision livestock technologies to enhance welfare and production. Species-specific assessment of production economics, environmental impact, and sustainability.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: MATH 1450 or higher; TSM 2100
Selection, sizing, and operational principles of tractors and machinery systems. Cost analysis and computer techniques applied to planning and management of agricultural machine systems. Principles, operation, and application of agricultural machinery.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: TSM 2100
Fundamental fluid power principles, symbols and schematics. Function and performance of components such as pumps, valves, actuators, and hydro static transmissions. Analysis of fluid power circuits and systems. Introduction to electrohydraulics. Hands on laboratory experiences building and troubleshooting hydraulic circuits.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: MATH 1510 or higher; TSM 2100; TSM 2160; TSM 2400
NC programming operations and machining practices for CNC mills and lathes. Transfer of part descriptions into detailed process plans, tool selection, and NC codes. Use of CAD/CAM for automated NC programming in 2D/3D machining operations of student designed parts.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 3, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: MATH 1450 or higher; TSM 2100
Fundamental electrical theory and application, code requirements, and safety considerations. Single-phase, split-phase, and three-phase circuit design, analysis, and safety considerations; electric motor performance and selection; reactive power and correction; safety devices and circuits; transformer selection and configuration; industrial and motor controls; conductor characteristics, selection and safety; system troubleshooting; and schematic development and analysis. Emphasis on agricultural and industrial applications.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: TSM 2700; Junior classification
Identifies safety and health risks in industrial work environments. Focus on how managers and supervisors meet their responsibilities for providing a safe workplace for their employees. Includes the identification and remediation of workplace hazards.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Introduction to occupational safety and health administration and management. Focus on development and management of safety programs and obtaining employee involvement in occupational safety programs. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: TSM 3710
A review of the common legal issues facing safety practitioners in the workplace. Includes OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations; workers' compensation, as well as common liability issues.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
An overview of the current problems and technology in the fields of fire protection and fire prevention, with emphasis on industrial needs, focusing on the individual with industrial safety responsibilities. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: BIOL 2120; MICRO 2010
Analysis of biological systems, through the study of mass, energy, and information transport in microbial, plant, animal, and human systems. Fundamentals, applications and modeling of biological processes, ecological interactions, and biomanufacturing operations.
Credits: 1-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: Required. Repeatable.
Prereq: Sophomore or higher classification; AST or ITEC major; Permission of Instructor
A supervised summer work experience in an approved learning setting with application to technology practices and principles. Written reports, self and employer evaluation, and reflection required. Minimum GPA requirement.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: Required. Repeatable.
Prereq: TSM 3970; Internship Coordinator Permission
A supervised work experience that occurs during the fall or spring semester in an approved learning setting with application to technology practices and principles. Reporting during work experience, self and employer evaluation, and reflection required. Minimum GPA requirement.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Senior classification; TSM 2140; credit or concurrent enrollment in TSM 3100
Implementation of project management principles using case studies and teamwork; problem definition in a technology context; oral and written communication skills development; development of a charter for a technology capstone project.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 4.
Prereq: TSM 4150
Application of project management tools to a technology capstone project; development and evaluation of potential solutions using tools from the technology curriculum; problem resolution emphasizing communication, critical analysis, and planning techniques; presentation of project through oral presentation and written reports with input from client, faculty, and other stakeholders.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Dual-listed with TSM 5330).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Junior classification
Geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS). Hardware systems for precision farming emphasized. Autosteering and automatic implement control systems. Collection and management of yield data. Sampling strategies for precision farming. Introduction to building fertilizer prescriptions and recommendations. Economic benefits of precision farming systems.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: TSM 3100
Introduction to lean manufacturing tools and principles, which may include Just-In-Time (JIT), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), 5S, Total Productive Maintenance, Standardized Work, Takt Time, and A3. Emphasis on minimizing waste and improving operational performance through tools such as Assembly Line Balancing, Little's Law, and Queuing Theory. Competency development through application using discrete event simulations, case studies, teamwork, industry-related lean projects, and industry guests.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: PHYS 1310 or above; MATH 1450 or higher
Application of standard analytic and computer based techniques of solving problems related to force and moments. The properties of materials and how to select appropriate materials for a particular design are reviewed.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (STAT 1010 or STAT 1040); TSM 2160; TSM 2400
Fundamental principles and practices in designing, evaluating, and organizing new or existing facilities. Emphasis on AutoCAD-based facility design and production flow analysis, activity relationship analysis, lighting analysis, time studies, materials handling, supporting services design, and optimal facility location analysis.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Dual-listed with TSM 5490).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: PHYS 1310 or above; MATH 1450 or higher
Scientific principles and rationale for non-destructive testing and evaluation.Assessment of material condition and detection of defects in manufacturing or inservice. Testing methods and their application to agriculture and industry. Research project required for graduate credit.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with TSM 5550).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
Introduction to formula feed manufacturing and the animal feed industry. Overview of feed ingredients and formulation, understanding and operation of feed production processing equipment including principles of conveying, grinding, mixing, conditioning, pelleting, and other processing techniques, and the formulation of concentrates, premixes, and rations. Students will become knowledgeable about the manufacturing of various animal feed types such as pelleted and extruded feed, aqua (fish) feed, liquid feeds, poured and pressed blocks, steam flaked feed, and pet food, and their effect on animal performance and health. Students will gain hands-on experience in feed manufacturing during weekly lab sessions at a full-scale university owned feed mill and grain science complex.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with TSM 5570).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: Junior classification
Concepts of feed and grain safety and quality, including hazards and risks associated with common feeds and feed ingredients. Methods to monitor, manage, and mitigate hazards and risks in the context of feed and grain industries. Government regulations applicable to feed and grain safety. Differences between safety and quality factors, how they are measured and then used for decision-making (marketing, processing, or safe-use).
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: TSM 3630
Theory and applications of automation systems. Emphasizes features, capabilities, design and programming skills of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based industrial control systems. Introduction to industrial robots and sensors.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Dual-listed with TSM 5770).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MATH 1510; (STAT 1010 or STAT 1040)
Risk analysis and management focuses on developing a risk oriented pattern of thinking that is appropriate for today's complex world. The tools that will be gained in this course will be helpful in recognizing, understanding, and analyzing hazards and risks in modern complex systems.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification; permission of department
Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 4900 may be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification; permission of department
Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 4900 may be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification; permission of department
Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 4900 may be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification; permission of department
Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 4900 may be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification; permission of department
Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 4900 may be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.7.
Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Cross-listed with ABE 4950).
Credits: 1-2. Repeatable.
Prereq: Academic Advisor Permission for Course
Preparation for, or follow-up of, study abroad experience (4960). For preparation, course focuses on understanding the tour destination through readings, discussions, and research on topics such as the regional industries, climate, crops, culture, economics, food, geography, government, history, natural resources, and public policies. For follow-up, course focuses on presentations by students, report writing, and reflection. Students enrolled in this course intend to register for 4960 the following term or have had taken 4960 the previous term. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
(Cross-listed with ABE 4960).
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Academic Advisor Permission for Course
Tour and study at international sites relevant to disciplines of industrial technology, biological systems engineering, agricultural systems technology, and agricultural engineering. Location and duration of tours will vary. Trip expenses paid by students. Pre-trip preparation and/or post-trip reflection and reports arranged through 4950. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
(Dual-listed with TSM 4330).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS). Hardware systems for precision farming emphasized. Autosteering and automatic implement control systems. Collection and management of yield data. Sampling strategies for precision farming. Introduction to building fertilizer prescriptions and recommendations. Economic benefits of precision farming systems. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Application of manufacturing process improvement and control methodologies; exploration of advanced manufacturing strategies and equipment; function and operation of advanced automated manufacturing equipment including water jets, wire EDMs and 5-axis mills. (Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with TSM 4490).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Scientific principles and rationale for non-destructive testing and evaluation.Assessment of material condition and detection of defects in manufacturing or inservice. Testing methods and their application to agriculture and industry. Research project required for graduate credit. (Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with TSM 4550).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Introduction to formula feed manufacturing and the animal feed industry. Overview of feed ingredients and formulation, understanding and operation of feed production processing equipment including principles of conveying, grinding, mixing, conditioning, pelleting, and other processing techniques, and the formulation of concentrates, premixes, and rations. Students will become knowledgeable about the manufacturing of various animal feed types such as pelleted and extruded feed, aqua (fish) feed, liquid feeds, poured and pressed blocks, steam flaked feed, and pet food, and their effect on animal performance and health. Students will gain hands-on experience in feed manufacturing during weekly lab sessions at a full-scale university owned feed mill and grain science complex. (Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with TSM 4570).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Concepts of feed and grain safety and quality, including hazards and risks associated with common feeds and feed ingredients. Methods to monitor, manage, and mitigate hazards and risks in the context of feed and grain industries. Government regulations applicable to feed and grain safety. Differences between safety and quality factors, how they are measured and then used for decision-making (marketing, processing, or safe-use). (Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with TSM 4700).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
A qualitative and quantitative introduction to health effects of chemical, biological, and physical hazards in a workplace. (Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with TSM 4710).
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Introduction to equipment, methods, and strategies to measure, evaluate, control, and research hazards and risk in the workplaces. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.
Exploration and analysis of current safety and public health issues impacting society. The focus will be on topics that impact individuals in work, public, and home environments.
(Dual-listed with TSM 4770).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Risk analysis and management focuses on developing a risk oriented pattern of thinking that is appropriate for today's complex world. The tools that will be gained in this course will be helpful in recognizing, understanding, and analyzing hazards and risks in modern complex systems. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Special Topics in Technology: Agriculture and Biosystems Management.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Special Topics in Technology: Machine Systems.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Special Topics in Technology: Manufacturing.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Special Topics in Technology: Occupational Safety.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Workshop in Technology.
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
A discipline-related problem to be identified and completed under the direction of the program advisor. Three credits required for all nonthesis master's degree students.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Courses for graduate students:
(Cross-listed with ABE 6010).
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Keys to starting a successful graduate research project. Effective literature review, formulating research questions, and setting goals. Practicing effectively communicating research and science. Effective strategies for scholarly writing, professional development, responding to feedback, peer-reviewing, successful publishing in journals, and curating scholarly output. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Techniques for evaluating learners, facilities, programs, and staff utilizing theories for developing measurement instruments. Outcomes assessment is emphasized.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
A discussion of faculty roles in technology and engineering disciplines, including strategies for dealing with programs, personnel, and constituencies. Leadership skills involving team formation, team operation, and conflict resolution are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the servant leadership model.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Basic concepts, trends, practices, and factors influencing curriculum development, techniques, organization and procedures. Emphasis will be given to course development using the backward design process.
(Cross-listed with ABE 6940).
Credits: 1-3.
Graduate student experience in the agricultural and biosystems engineering departmental teaching programs. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: Required. Repeatable.
One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-6. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Research.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)