Technology Systems Management
(Administered by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering)
Undergraduate Study
The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering offers work for the bachelor of science degree with majors in agricultural systems technology and industrial technology.
Missions
The mission of the Agricultural Systems Technology program is to prepare women and men for careers that integrate and apply agricultural and biosystems engineering technology to manage human and natural resource systems for producing, processing, and marketing food and other biological products worldwide.
The mission of the Industrial Technology is to prepare women and men for careers that integrate and apply industrial technology to lead and manage human, manufacturing, and safety systems.
Objectives
At two to five years after undergraduate graduation, through the professional practice in technology, graduates should:
1. Have demonstrated competence in methods of analysis involving use of mathematics, fundamental physical and biological sciences, technology, and computation needed for the professional practice in the field of agricultural systems technology or industrial technology.
2. Have developed skills necessary to contribute to the design process; including the abilities to think creatively, to formulate problem statements, to communicate effectively, to synthesize information, and to evaluate and implement problem solutions.
3. Be capable of addressing issues of ethics, safety, professionalism, cultural diversity, globalization, environmental impact, and social and economic impact in professional practice.
4. Have demonstrated continuous professional and technical growth, with practical experience, so as to be licensed in their field or achieve that level of expertise, as applicable.
5. Have demonstrated the ability to:
a. be a successful leader of multi-disciplinary teams.
b. efficiently manage multiple simultaneous projects.
c. work collaboratively.
d. implement multi-disciplinary systems-based solutions.
e. to apply innovative solutions to problems through the use of new methods or technologies.
f. contribute to the business success of their employer, and
g. build community.
Outcomes
At the time of graduation, students of the Agricultural Systems Technology or Industrial Technology programs should have:
a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, technology, and applied sciences;
b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
c) an ability to formulate or design a system, process or program to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;
d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
g) an ability to communicate effectively;
h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; and
k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice.
Graduates have developed and demonstrated workplace competencies, and have completed a professional internship. They are able to communicate effectively, have problem-solving skills and awareness of global, economic, environmental and societal issues.
Agricultural Systems Technology graduates have the ability to apply science and technology to problems related to agriculture; they manage complex agricultural systems for sustainability. They find careers within a variety of agriculturally-related industries, businesses, and organizations, including: agricultural machinery, environment, government, farm builders, grain, feed, seed, fertilizer, chemical, food, biorenewable resources, and production agriculture.
Industrial Technology graduates understand commonly-used manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, quality management, safety, regulatory issues affecting manufacturing, and the properties of manufacturing materials. They find careers within a variety of industries, businesses, and organizations focusing in manufacturing (e.g., quality control, production supervision, and process and facility planning) or occupational safety (e.g., development, management, and evaluation of safety programs and systems; and hazard identification and mitigation).
Certificate in occupational safety
The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering offers a undergraduate certificate in occupational safety which may be earned by completing a minimum of 20 credits of technology systems management courses, which includes:
| TSM 270 | Principles of Injury Prevention | 3 |
| TSM 370 | Occupational Safety | 3 |
| TSM 371 | Occupational Safety Management | 2 |
| TSM 372 | Legal Aspects of Occupational Safety and Health | 2 |
| TSM 470 | Industrial Hygiene: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Hazards | 3 |
| 6 credits from a departmentally approved list | 6 | |
| TSM 493 | Workshop in Technology | 1-4 |
Minor in agricultural systems technology
The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering offers a minor in agricultural systems technology which may be earned by completing a minimum of 15 credits of technology systems management courses, which includes:
| TSM 115 | Solving Technology Problems | 3 |
| TSM 210 | Fundamentals of Technology | 3 |
| 9 credits from departmentally approved list | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Minor in industrial technology
The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering also offers a minor in industrial technology which may be earned by completing a minimum of 18 credits of technology systems management courses, which includes:
| TSM 115 | Solving Technology Problems | 3 |
| TSM 210 | Fundamentals of Technology | 3 |
| 12 credits from a departmentally approved list | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
For the undergraduate curriculum in agricultural systems technology leading to the degree of bachelor of science or for the undergraduate curriculum in industrial technology leading to the degree of bachelor of science.
The department also offers an undergraduate curricula and courses in agricultural engineering, biological systems engineering.
Graduate Study
The department offers work for the degrees master of science, and doctor of philosophy with a major in industrial and agricultural technology. It cooperates in the interdepartmental programs in professional agriculture, sustainable agriculture, environmental sciences, biorenewable resources and technology, and human computer interaction.
The master’s program prepares advanced practicing professionals for industrial and/or agricultural technology positions in industry, business, and public service; it also provides a sound foundation for further graduate study. The doctoral program prepares exemplary industrial and/or agricultural technology professionals for learning, discovery, engagement, and leadership roles in education, industry, business, and public service organizations.
The department also offers work for the degrees master of science, master of engineering, and doctor of philosophy with a major in agricultural engineering. See College of Engineering, Curricula.
Visit our departmental website at www.abe.iastate.edu
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.
Total Degree Requirement: 125.5 cr.
Only 65 cr. from a two-year institution may apply which may include up to 16 technical cr.; 9 P-NP cr. of free electives; 2.00 minimum GPA.
International Perspective: 3 cr.
U.S. Diversity: 3 cr.
Communications Proficiency:
6 cr. of English composition with a C or better and 3 cr. of speech fundamentals with a C or better.
Communication/Library 12.5 cr.
| ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition | 3 |
| SP CM 212 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or AGEDS 311 | Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences | |
| LIB 160 | Library Instruction | 0.5 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Communication | ||
| Report and Proposal Writing | ||
| Technical Communication | ||
| Total Credits | 12.5 | |
Humanities and Social Sciences: 6 cr.
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics and 3 cr. from approved Humanities list.
Ethics: 3 cr.
3 cr. from approved list.
Life Sciences: 6 cr
| BIOL 101 | Introductory Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 211 | Principles of Biology I | |
| Plus 3 credits from approved list | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences: 20-23 cr.
| MATH 142 | Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 160 | Survey of Calculus | 4 |
| or MATH 165 | Calculus I | |
| STAT 104 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| CHEM 163 | College Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 163L | Laboratory in College Chemistry | 1 |
| PHYS 111 | General Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 112 | General Physics | 4 |
| Total Credits | 23 | |
Technical Core: 28 cr.
| TSM 110 | Introduction to Technology | 1 |
| TSM 111 | Experiencing Technology | 1 |
| TSM 115 | Solving Technology Problems | 3 |
| TSM 116 | Introduction to Design in Technology | 3 |
| TSM 201 | Preparing for Workplace Seminar | 1 |
| TSM 210 | Fundamentals of Technology | 3 |
| TSM 270 | Principles of Injury Prevention | 3 |
| TSM 310 | Total Quality Improvement | 3 |
| TSM 363 | Electric Power and Electronics for Agriculture and Industry | 4 |
| TSM 397 | Internship in Technology | R |
| TSM 399 | Work Experience in Technology | 2 |
| TSM 415 | Technology Capstone I | 2 |
| TSM 416 | Technology Capstone II | 2 |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
Business Core 6 cr.
| ACCT 284 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Farm Business Management | ||
| Agricultural Selling | ||
| International Trade and Finance | ||
| Management of Organizations | ||
| International Management | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Electives
No more than 4 cr. of TSM 397 may count toward graduation.
Agricultural and Biosystems Management Option 35 cr.
| TSM 322 | Preservation of Grain Quality | 2 |
| TSM 322L | Preservation of Grain Quality | 1 |
| TSM 324 | Soil and Water Conservation Management | 3 |
| TSM 327 | Animal Production Systems | 3 |
| TSM 330 | Agricultural Machinery and Power Management | 3 |
| TSM 333 | Precision Farming Systems | 3 |
| TSM 325 | Biorenewable Systems | 3 |
| 17 credits from techincal electives approved list | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
Machine Systems option: 35 cr.
| TSM 216 | Advanced Technical Graphics, Interpretation, and CAD | 3 |
| TSM 240 | Introduction to Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| TSM 330 | Agricultural Machinery and Power Management | 3 |
| TSM 333 | Precision Farming Systems | 3 |
| TSM 335 | Tractor Power | 4 |
| TSM 337 | Fluid Power Systems Technology | 3 |
| TSM 370 | Occupational Safety | 3 |
| TSM 443 | Statics and Strength of Materials for Technology | 3 |
| TSM 465 | Automation Systems | 3 |
| 7 credits from technical electives approved list | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
Electives: 3 cr.
No more than 4 cr. of ECON 397 may count toward graduation.
Curriculum in Industrial Technology
Administered by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
An undergraduate certificate in occupational safety is available; the requirements appear under Technology Systems Management courses and programs. A minor in Industrial Technology is available; the requirements
appear under Technology Systems Management courses and programs.
Students majoring in Industrial Technology choose between two options: Manufacturing or Occupational Safety.
Total Degree Requirement: 128.5 cr.
Only 65 cr. from a two-year institution may apply which may include up to 16 technical cr.; 9 P-NP cr. of free electives; 2.00 minimum GPA.
International Perspective: 3 cr.
U.S. Diversity: 3 cr.
Communications Proficiency:
6 cr. of English composition with a C or better and 3 cr. of speech fundamentals with a C or better.
Communication/Library 12.5 cr.
| ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Communication | ||
| Report and Proposal Writing | ||
| Technical Communication | ||
| SP CM 212 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or AGEDS 311 | Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences | |
| LIB 160 | Library Instruction | 0.5 |
| Total Credits | 12.5 | |
Humanities and Social Sciences: 6 cr.
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics and 3 cr. from approved humanities list.
Ethics: 3 cr.
3 cr. from approved list.
Life Sciences: 6 cr.
| BIOL 101 | Introductory Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 211 | Principles of Biology I | |
| 3 credits from approved life sciences list. | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Mathematics and Physics 20-23 cr.
| MATH 142 | Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 160 | Survey of Calculus | 4 |
| or MATH 165 | Calculus I | |
| STAT 104 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| CHEM 163 & 163L | College Chemistry and Laboratory in College Chemistry | 5 |
| PHYS 111 | General Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 112 | General Physics | 4 |
| Total Credits | 23 | |
Technical Core: 28 cr.
| TSM 110 | Introduction to Technology | 1 |
| TSM 111 | Experiencing Technology | 1 |
| TSM 115 | Solving Technology Problems | 3 |
| TSM 116 | Introduction to Design in Technology | 3 |
| TSM 201 | Preparing for Workplace Seminar | 1 |
| TSM 210 | Fundamentals of Technology | 3 |
| TSM 270 | Principles of Injury Prevention | 3 |
| TSM 310 | Total Quality Improvement | 3 |
| TSM 363 | Electric Power and Electronics for Agriculture and Industry | 4 |
| TSM 397 | Internship in Technology | R |
| TSM 399 | Work Experience in Technology | 2 |
| TSM 415 | Technology Capstone I | 2 |
| TSM 416 | Technology Capstone II | 2 |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
Business Core: 6 Cr.
| ACCT 284 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Farm Business Management | ||
| Agricultural Selling | ||
| International Trade and Finance | ||
| Management of Organizations | ||
| International Management | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Electives
No more than 3 cr. of TSM 397 may count toward graduation.
Manufacturing Option 35 cr.
| TSM 216 | Advanced Technical Graphics, Interpretation, and CAD | 3 |
| TSM 240 | Introduction to Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| TSM 337 | Fluid Power Systems Technology | 3 |
| TSM 340 | Advanced Automated Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| TSM 370 | Occupational Safety | 3 |
| TSM 440 | Cellular Lean Manufacturing Systems | 3 |
| TSM 443 | Statics and Strength of Materials for Technology | 3 |
| TSM 444 | Facility Planning | 3 |
| TSM 465 | Automation Systems | 3 |
| 8 credits from tech electives approved list. | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
Occupational Safety Option: 35 cr.
| TSM 240 | Introduction to Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| TSM 370 | Occupational Safety | 3 |
| TSM 371 | Occupational Safety Management | 2 |
| TSM 372 | Legal Aspects of Occupational Safety and Health | 2 |
| TSM 376 | Fire Protection and Prevention | 3 |
| TSM 470 | Industrial Hygiene: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Hazards | 3 |
| TSM 471 | Safety Laboratory | 1 |
| TSM 477 | Risk Analysis and Management | 3 |
| I E 271 | Applied Ergonomics and Work Design | 3 |
| H S 105 | First Aid and Emergency Care | 2 |
| 10 cr. from tech electives approved list. | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
Courses primarily for undergraduate students.
TSM 110. Introduction to Technology.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: AST and I Tec majors only or permission of instructor
Team-oriented introduction to agricultural systems technology and industrial technology. Internships, careers, competencies, academic success strategies, industry visits, transition to academic life.
TSM 111. Experiencing Technology.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: AST or I Tec majors only or permission of instructor
Laboratory-based, team-oriented experiences in a spectrum of topics common to the practice of technology. Report writing, internships, competencies, portfolios, industry visits.
TSM 112. Orientation to Learning and Productive Team Membership.
(Cross-listed with AER E, CON E, FS HN, HORT, NREM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
F.
Introduction to developing intentional learners and worthy team members. Learning as the foundation of human enterprise; intellectual curiosity; ethics as a personal responsibility; everyday leadership; effective team and community interactions including team learning and the effects on individuals; and growth through understanding self, demonstrating ownership of own learning, and internalizing commitment to helping others. Intentional mental processing as a means of enhancing learning. Interconnectedness of the individual, the community, and the world.
TSM 114. Developing Responsible Learners and Effective Leaders.
(Cross-listed with CON E, FS HN, HORT, NREM). (2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: NREM 112
Focus on team and community. Application of fundamentals of human learning; evidence of development as a responsible learner; intentional mental processing as a habit of mind; planning and facilitating learning opportunities for others; responsibility of the individual to the community and the world; leading from within; holding self and others accountable for growth and development as learners and leaders.
TSM 115. Solving Technology Problems.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: MATH 140 or higher (can be taken concurrently)
Solving technology problems and presenting solutions through technical reports. Unit conversions, unit factor method, SI units, significant digits, graphing and curve fitting. Use of spreadsheet programs to solve and present technology problems.Solution of technology problems using computer programming languages.
TSM 116. Introduction to Design in Technology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
2D projections and 3D representations of objects, national and international standards for documentation, manufacturing processes, design projects, and teamwork. Free-hand sketching techniques and parametric solid modeling will be covered.
TSM 201. Preparing for Workplace Seminar.
(Cross-listed with A E, BSE). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification in AE, AST, BSE, or I Tec
8 week course. Professionalism in the context of the engineering/technical workplace. Development and demonstration of key workplace competencies: teamwork, initiative, communication, innovation, and customer focus. Resumes; Professional portfolios: Preparation for internships experiences.
TSM 210. Fundamentals of Technology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 115 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent, MATH 140 or higher
Introduction to problem solving related to fundamental agricultural and/or industrial technology systems: Basic laws of energy, force, and mass, and their application in simple mechanical systems and thermal systems. Introduction to modern information technology: GPS and Internet, their basic framework and implementations. Introduction to engineering economics: using the time value of money to make economic decisions.
TSM 216. Advanced Technical Graphics, Interpretation, and CAD.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 116
Advanced design systems incorporating 2D and 3D design and productivity tools for use in manufacturing settings. Topics include: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, 3D models, welding symbols, advanced visualization, design modeling of parts and assemblies, feature based design. Use of AutoCAD and parametric modeling software.
TSM 240. Introduction to Manufacturing Processes.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
F.S.
A study of selected materials and related processes used in manufacturing. Lecture and laboratory activities focus on materials, properties, and processes. This includes plastics and metals.
TSM 270. Principles of Injury Prevention.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Basic foundations of injury causation and prevention in home, motor vehicle, public, and work environments.
TSM 310. Total Quality Improvement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: STAT 101 or 104, 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 - DMAIC, SPC, and Lean, Six Sigma, and JIT; emphasis on team work and problem solving skills.
TSM 322. Preservation of Grain Quality.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
Prereq: MATH 140 or higher
Principles and management for grain quality preservation. Quality measurement. Drying and storage. Fans and airflow through grain. Handling methods.
TSM 322L. Preservation of Grain Quality.
(0-3) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in 322
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. Industry tour.
TSM 324. Soil and Water Conservation Management.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: MATH 140 or 160
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.
TSM 325. Biorenewable Systems.
(Cross-listed with A E, AGRON, AN S, BSE, BUSAD, ECON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: ECON 101, CHEM 163 or higher, MATH 140 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.
TSM 327. Animal Production Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 210
Confined animal feeding operations. Environmental controls for animal production. Response of animals to the environment. Heat and moisture balance in animal housing. Ventilation, water, feed handling, air pollution, odor and waste management systems.
TSM 330. Agricultural Machinery and Power Management.
(2-3) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 210, MATH 142 or 160
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.
TSM 333. Precision Farming Systems.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: MATH 140 or 160, junior or senior 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.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 335. Tractor Power.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 210, MATH 142
Theory and construction of tractor engines, mechanical power trains and hydraulic systems. Introduction to traction, chassis mechanics, and hydraulic power.
TSM 337. Fluid Power Systems Technology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 210
Fundamental fluid power principles. Fluid properties. Function and performance of components such as pumps, valves, actuators, hydrostatic transmission and continuously variable transmissions. Basic analysis of fluid power systems. Introduction to electrohydraulics.
TSM 340. Advanced Automated Manufacturing Processes.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 216, 240, MATH 142
NC programming operations for CNC mills and lathes. Transfer of parts descriptions into detailed process plans, tool selection, and NC codes. Computer assisted CAD/CAM NC programming for 2D/3D machining.
TSM 363. Electric Power and Electronics for Agriculture and Industry.
(3-3) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 210, Physics 112
Basic electricity. Electrical safety, wiring, 3-phase service, controls, and motors for agricultural and industrial applications. Planning building lighting and electrical systems. Electronics to sense, monitor, and control mechanical processes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 370. Occupational Safety.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 270, junior standing
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.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 371. Occupational Safety Management.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
S.
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.
TSM 372. Legal Aspects of Occupational Safety and Health.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: 371
Legal implications of legislation as it applies to health and safety in the workplace. Includes OSHA regulations, worker's compensation, and workplace liability.
TSM 376. Fire Protection and Prevention.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
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.
TSM 393. Topics in Technology.
Cr. 1-4.
F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
A. Agriculture and Biosystems Management
B. Machine Systems
C. Manufacturing
D. Occupational Safety
E. Chemical Application Systems
F. Agricultural Safety and Health
G. Electronic Integration for Agriculture and Production Systems
I. Irrigation Systems Management
J. Machinery Management Using Precision Agriculture Technology
TSM 397. Internship in Technology.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: At least 45 credits of coursework, in AST or I Tec major, and approval of internship coordinator
A supervised work experience in an approved learning setting with application to technology practices and principles. Reporting during work experience and self and employer evaluation required. Minimum GPA requirement.
TSM 399. Work Experience in Technology.
Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 397 and approval of instructor
Written reports and reflection on work experience.
A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 399 maybe be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
TSM 408. Interdisciplinary Problem Solving.
(Cross-listed with I E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.S.Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification
Use of the Theory of Constraints as a way of approaching problem solving, win-win negotiation, project planning and effective delegation in the context of engineering/business systems. Team projects aimed at improving design outcomes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 409. Interdisciplinary Systems Effectiveness.
(Cross-listed with I E). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.Alt. SS., offered 2012.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification
Focus on functions that determine the effectiveness of an entire organization. Generic Theory of Constraints solutions to production, distribution, and project management are compared to traditional solutions. Strategy for improvements discovered using simulations.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 415. Technology Capstone I.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: senior classification
Team development, communications, and responsibilities. Identification of current technological problems in agricultural and industrial systems. Development of alternate solutions using creativity, critical analysis, and planning techniques.
TSM 416. Technology Capstone II.
(1-2) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Prereq: 415
Selection of promising potential solutions to technology problems identified in 415 for development and analysis by student teams. Presentation of project through oral presentations, written reports, and working prototypes.
TSM 440. Cellular Lean Manufacturing Systems.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 310, 340
Reviews principles and concepts required for cellular manufacturing system design to meet customer demand in production, quality, on-time delivery, and continuously reducing manufacturing cost. Emphasis on applying lean manufacturing principles, simulation techniques, and Kaizen methodologies with hands-on projects.
TSM 443. Statics and Strength of Materials for Technology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: AE 271 or 272; PHYS 111
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 is reviewed.
TSM 444. Facility Planning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 216 and 240; STAT 101 or 104
Principles and practices in designing, evaluating, and organizing existing facilities or creating new facilities. Emphasis on AutoCAD-based new facility design project - product design, production flow analysis, activity relationship analysis, layout deployment, materials handling, office and other service requirement design, and the necessary cost analysis for the new facility.
TSM 465. Automation Systems.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 363
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.
TSM 470. Industrial Hygiene: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Hazards.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 160 or higher
A qualitative and quantitative introduction to health effects of chemical, biological, and physical hazards in a workplace.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 471. Safety Laboratory.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 470 (can be taken concurrently)
Introduction to equipment, methods, and strategies to measure, evaluate, control, and research hazards and risk in the workplaces.
TSM 477. Risk Analysis and Management.
(Dual-listed with 577). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 160, STAT 101 or 104
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.
TSM 481. Conversion of Lignocellulosic Materials.
(Cross-listed with FOR). (2-3) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: FOR 280 or TSM 210 or A E 215 or equivalent
Conversion of Lignocellulosic Materials. (Cross-listed with TSM.) (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 280 or TSM 210 or A E 216 or equivalent. Chemical properties of lignocellulosic materials. Wood chemistry. Various conversion processes. Pulp and paper technology. Biobased products. Other fiber products. Cellulose derivatives. Term paper and/or student project required for graduate level.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract and approval by department
A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 490 may be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
H. Honors
I. Manufacturing
J. Agriculture and Biosystems Management
M. Machine Systems
O. Occupational Safety
TSM 493. Workshop in Technology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants.
A. Agriculture and Biosystems Management
B. Machine Systems
C. Manufacturing
D. Occupational Safety
TSM 496. Technology Travel Course.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Limited enrollment. Tour and study of international industrial technology and/or agricultural systems technology industries. Location and duration of tours will vary. Travel expenses paid by students. Course requires completion of options A, B, and C or option D.
A. Pre-departure
B. Travel (R credit)
C. Post-travel
D. Combination (Pre-departure, Travel, and Post-travel)
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduate students
TSM 540. Advanced Design and Manufacturing.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Application of six sigma philosophy to advance product design and process control. Application of value steam mapping to the existing manufacturing system to develop future continuous improvement plans. Application of Taguchi Parameter design methodologies for optimizing the performance of manufacturing processes. Application of Taguchi Tolerance Design methodologies for product design.
TSM 541. Comprehensive Modern Manufacturing Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
The study, design, and implementation of PULL manufacturing systems and their integration with functions of the production system for the manufacture of superior quality, low cost products. Topics include lean manufacturing system design, cost estimation/justification, JIT manufacturing, integrated quality and process control, automation, and CAD/CAM.
TSM 545. Manufacturability of Plastics.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification or Permission of instructor
Fundamental concepts of polymer processing, including mass transfer and heat flow. Fundamental polymer concepts include squeeze flow, screw mechanisms, drag and pressure induced melt removal, molecular diffusion and crystallization. Material properties, including creep and relaxation as well a Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid flow are detailed and modeled. Models derived from fundamental mass and energy conservation concepts. Multi-physical finite element modeling of fluid flow and heat transfer completed with Ansys and Moldflow. Petrochemical and sustainable polymers, including PLA, plant oil and protein plastics, thermoplastics and thermosets.
TSM 575. Safety and Public Health Issues in Modern Society.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times.
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.
TSM 577. Risk Analysis and Management.
(Dual-listed with 477). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: MATH 160, STAT 101 or 104
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.
TSM 590. Special Topics in Technology.
Cr. 1-4.
Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification in industrial and agricultural technology, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract approved by major professor
A. Agriculture and Biosystems Management
B. Machine Systems
C. Manufacturing
D. Occupational Safety
TSM 593. Workshop in Technology.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
TSM 598. Technical Communications for a Master's Degree.
(Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
A technical paper draft based on the M.S. thesis or creative component is required of all master's students. This paper must be in a form that satisfies the requirements of some specific journal and be ready for submission. A technical presentation based on M.S. thesis or creative component is required of all master's students. This presentation must be in a form that satisfies the normal presentation requirements of a professional society. The presentation itself (oral or poster) may be made at a professional society meeting or at any international, regional, state, or university conference/event as long as the presentation content and form conforms to normal expectations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
TSM 599. Creative Component.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
A discipline-related problem to be identified and completed under the direction of the program adviser. Three credits required for all nonthesis master's degree students.
TSM 601. Graduate Seminar.
(Cross-listed with A E). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Keys to writing a good MS thesis or PhD dissertation. How to begin formulating research problems. Discussion of research problems, review of literature, research hypothesis, objectives, methods, procedures, and reports. Research grant proposals, patents and intellectual property rights, and international research centers of excellence will be discussed.
TSM 652. Program and Learner Evaluation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: STAT 401 or equivalent
Techniques for evaluating learners, facilities, programs, and staff utilizing theories for developing measurement instruments. Outcomes assessment is emphasized.
TSM 655. Academic Leadership in Technology and Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
A definition of the faculty role in technology and engineering disciplines, including strategies for dealing with programs, personnel, and constituencies are presented. Leadership skills involving team formation, team operation, and conflict resolution are addressed.
TSM 657. Curriculum Development in Technology and Engineering.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Basic concepts, trends, practices, and factors influencing curriculum development, techniques, organization and procedures. Emphasis will be given to program and course development.
TSM 694. Teaching Practicum.
(Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Graduate student experience in the agricultural and biosystems engineering departmental teaching program.
TSM 697. Internship in Technology.
Cr. R.
Prereq: permission of major professor and approval by department chair, graduate classification
One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
TSM 698. Technical Communications for a Doctoral Degree.
(Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1.
F.S.SS.
A technical paper draft based on the dissertation is required of all Ph.D. students. This paper must be in a form that satisfies the requirements of some specific journal and be ready for submission. A technical presentation based on the dissertation is required of all Ph.D. students. This presentation must be in a form that satisfies the normal presentation requirements of a professional society. The presentation itself (oral or poster) may be made at a professional society meeting or at any international, regional, state, or university conference/event as long as the presentation content and form conforms to normal expectations.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
TSM 699. Research.
Cr. arr.