Administered by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Students majoring in Agricultural Systems Technology choose between two options: Agricultural and Biosystems Management or Machine Systems.
Total Degree Requirement: 120 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.
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: 13 cr.
| ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Communication | ||
| Proposal and Report Writing | ||
| Technical Communication | ||
| Advanced Communications for Agriculture and Life Sciences | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Professional Communication | ||
| Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences | ||
| LIB 160 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences: 26 cr.
| MATH 151 | Calculus for Business and Social Sciences | 3 |
| MATH 145 | Applied Trigonometry | 3 |
| STAT 104 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PHYS 111 | General Physics | 5 |
| CHEM 163 | College Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 163L | Laboratory in College Chemistry | 1 |
| BIOL 101 | Introductory Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 211 | Principles of Biology I | |
| Plus 3 life sciences credits from approved College of Agriculture and Life Sciences list | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 25 | |
Business, Humanities, Ethics, and Social Sciences: 18 cr.
| ACCT 284 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Ethics Course | 3 | |
| Occupational Safety | ||
| Humanities course from College of Agriculture and Life Sciences list | 3 | |
| International Perspectives course from University list | 3 | |
| U.S. Diversity course from University list | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Technical Core: 30 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 | 1 |
| TSM 416 | Technology Capstone II | 5 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Agricultural and Biosystems Management Option: 33 cr.
| TSM 322 | Preservation of Grain Quality | 2 |
| TSM 322L | Preservation of Grain Quality Laboratory | 1 |
| TSM 324 | Soil and Water Conservation Management | 3 |
| TSM 325 | Biorenewable Systems | 3 |
| TSM 327 | Animal Production Systems | 3 |
| TSM 330 | Agricultural Machinery and Power Management | 3 |
| TSM 333 | Precision Farming Systems | 3 |
| ECON 230 | Farm Business Management | 3 |
| 13 credits of free electives | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 34 | |
Machine Systems option: 33 cr.
| TSM 216 | Advanced Technical Graphics, Interpretation, and CAD | 2 |
| A B E 271, A B E 272, or A B E 273 | 1 | |
| 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 443 | Statics and Strength of Materials for Technology | 3 |
| TSM 465 | Automation Systems | 3 |
| 9 credits of free electives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 34 | |
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: | 9 | |
| Total Quality Improvement | ||
| Preservation of Grain Quality | ||
| Preservation of Grain Quality Laboratory | ||
| Soil and Water Conservation Management | ||
| Biorenewable Systems | ||
| Animal Production Systems | ||
| Agricultural Machinery and Power Management | ||
| Precision Farming Systems | ||
| Tractor Power | ||
| Fluid Power Systems Technology | ||
| Electric Power and Electronics for Agriculture and Industry | ||
| Topics in Technology: Chemical Application Systems | ||
| Topics in Technology: Agricultural Safety and Health | ||
| • At least six (6) credits of 300-level or higher TSM classes (from the classes listed above) | ||
| • At least nine (9) credits that are not used to meet any other department, college, or university requirement. | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
(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.
(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, industry visits.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: MATH 140 or higher (can be taken concurrently)
Solving technology problems and presenting solutions through data analysis and technical report writing. Problem solving cycle, unit conversion, unit factor method, SI units, significant digits, graphing, curve fitting and computer programming. Use of modern hardware and software tools for applied data-driven problem solving.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.
Use of parametric solid modeling software to model, and document, parts and assemblies. Includes national and international standards for documentation, design projects, and teamwork. Free-hand sketching techniques will be covered.
(Cross-listed with A B E). (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: 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, and engineering/technical knowledge. Resumes; Cover Letters; Behavioral Based Interviewing; Industry Speakers; Preparation for internships experiences.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: TSM 115 or equivalent, MATH 140 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.
(1-2) Cr. 2. F.S.
Prereq: TSM 116
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.
(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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Basic foundations of injury causation and prevention in home, motor vehicle, public, and work environments.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: STAT 101 or STAT 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 - emphasis on team work and problem solving skills.
(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.
(0-3) Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment for credit in TSM 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.
(Cross-listed with A B E). (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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: TSM 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.
(2-3) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: TSM 210, MATH 145 or MATH 151
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.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: MATH 140 or higher, 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.
(2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: TSM 210
Fundamental fluid power principles. Fluid properties. Function and performance of components such as pumps, valves, actuators, hydrostatic transmission. Analysis of fluid power circuits and systems. Introduction to electrohydraulics. Course includes lab using fluid power trainers.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: TSM 216, TSM 240, MATH 151
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 and machining of student programmed NC code in lab.
(3-3) Cr. 4. F.
Prereq: TSM 210
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: TSM 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.
(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.
(2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: TSM 371
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered even-numbered years.
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.
Cr. 1-4. F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
Cr. 1-4. F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
Cr. 1-4. F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
Cr. 1-4. F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
Cr. 1-4. F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
Cr. 1-4. F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
Cr. 1-4. F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
Cr. 1-4. F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
Cr. 1-4. F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
Cr. 1-4. F.S.SS.
Offered as demand warrants. Web-based instruction.
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.
Cr. 2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: TSM 397 the preceding semester and approval of internship coordinator
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.
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: senior classification with less than 32 credits remaining
Identification and definition of a current technological problem in agricultural or industrial systems. Formation of project teams, application of technology curriculum content, and use of team communication and management as applied to problem solving in technology.
(1-8) Cr. 5. F.S.
Prereq: TSM 415 in previous semester
Continued team and project development, communications, and responsibilities. Development of alternate solutions using tools and knowledge from technology curriculum, creativity, critical analysis, and planning techniques. Selection of promising solutions to technology problem identified in TSM 415 for development and analysis. Presentation of project through oral presentations, written reports, and/or working prototypes.
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: TSM 310
Introduction to lean tools and techniques that reduce costs and improve business performance: JIT, VSM, SMED, Kaizen, Standard Work, Cycle Time Reduction, Takt Time, A3, etc. Emphasis on lean thinking and competency development through application: simulations, case studies, industry guests and mentors, teamwork and industry-related lean projects.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: TSM 216 and TSM 240; STAT 101 or STAT 104
Fundamental principles and practices in designing, evaluating, and organizing new or existing facilities. Emphasis on CAD-based facility design, production flow analysis, activity relationship analysis, materials handling, office layout, supporting services design, and facility cost analysis.
(2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: TSM 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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: MATH 151 or higher
A qualitative and quantitative introduction to health effects of chemical, biological, and physical hazards in a workplace.
(0-2) Cr. 1. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: TSM 470 (can be taken concurrently)
Introduction to equipment, methods, and strategies to measure, evaluate, control, and research hazards and risk in the workplaces.
(Dual-listed with TSM 577). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: MATH 151, STAT 101 or STAT 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cr. 1-4. Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants.
Cr. 1-4. Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants.
Cr. 1-4. Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants.
Cr. 1-4. Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants.
Cr. 1-4. Repeatable.
Offered as demand warrants.
(Cross-listed with A B E). Cr. 1-2. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Preparation for, or follow-up of, study abroad experience (496). 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 496 the following term or have had taken 496 the previous term.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Cross-listed with A B E). Cr. 1-4. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
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 495.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
(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.
(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.
(Dual-listed with TSM 477). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: MATH 151, STAT 101 or STAT 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.
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
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
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
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
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
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
(Cross-listed with A B 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.
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.
Courses for graduate students:
(Cross-listed with A B E). (1-0) Cr. 1. F.
Keys to starting a good MS thesis or PhD dissertation project. Learning how to formulate research problems. Discussion of broader impact, review of literature, identifying knowledge gaps and needs, long-term goals, research hypotheses, objectives, rationale and significance, and approaches for accomplishing research objectives. Preparation and communication of research proposal and project in different formats. Using peer review and responding to feedback.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(Cross-listed with A B E). Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
Graduate student experience in the agricultural and biosystems engineering departmental teaching program.
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.
(Cross-listed with A B 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.
Cr. arr.