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Agricultural Systems Management

Bachelor of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson
Yuma

Areas of Interest
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Biological & Biomedical Science
  • Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Be on the forefront of advancements in the agricultural industry - from horticultural management and crop production to animal agriculture. Agriculture has evolved from hand hoes and sickles to today's tools: drones, crop sensors and drought-resistant plants. Students who select the Agricultural Technology Management emphasis of the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology Management and Education specialize in one of six areas: controlled environment agriculture, field crop production and management, information systems, horticulture management, turf grass management or animal agriculture. They will develop a strong foundation of technical expertise and field experience, learning how to use technology and modern techniques. Coursework focuses on skill development in areas such as lab and shop safety, applications in agricultural mechanics, operations in urban agricultural mechanization, and irrigation and turf maintenance.
Learning Outcomes
Recognize major models in Agriculture education and Communications Recognize the principles of leadership development. Analyze AFNR industry standards in contemporary systems. Recognize individuals' roles and relevant issues in agricultural technology and innovation.
Sample Courses
  • AGTM 100: Principles and Practices in Agricultural Mechanics
  • AGTM 350: Applications in Agricultural Mechanics
  • AGTM 351: Operations in Agricultural Mechanization
Career Fields
  • Equipment operations
  • Greenhouse industries
  • Ranch management
  • Solar industries
  • Turf and landscape management
Level of Math
Moderate Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
2nd Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Agricultural Systems Management

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First Year Composition
3.00
MATH 112 College Algebra
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
AGTM 100 Principles and Practices of Agricultural Mechanization
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First Year Composition
3.00
CHEM 151 General Chemistry
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
AGTM 200 Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems with Applications to Agriculture
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
Second Language
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
MCB 181 R & MCB 181 L Introductory Biology I Lecture and Laboratory
4.00
AGTM 350 Applications in Agricultural Mechanics
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Second Language
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
ECOL 182 R & ECOL 182L Introductory Biology II Lecture and Laboratory
4.00
AGTM 330 Turf and Landscape Technology or AGTM 351 Agricultural Power and Machinery
3.00
ACCT 200 Introduction to Financial Accounting
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
ENVS 200 Introduction to Soil Sciece
3.00
ENVS 201 Soils Laboratory
1.00
PLS 312 Genetics
3.00
PLS 306 Crop Poduction Management
3.00
ACBS 102R Introduction to Animal Science
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
ENTO 497C Greenhouse Pest Management
3.00
Animal Sciece Course - Upper Division
3.00
ECON 200 Basic Economic Issues
3.00
PLS 360 Plant Growth and Physiology
3.00
Emphasis Area Course - Upper Division
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
ALC 422 Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture and the Life Sciences
2.00
SBS 200 Social Science Statistics
4.00
Emphasis Area Course - Upper Division
3.00
ENGL 307 Technical Writing
3.00
AGTM 493 Internship
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
ALC 409 Team and Organizational Leadership
3.00
ENVS 316 Soil Fertility
5.00
Emphasis Area Course - Upper Division
3.00
Emphasis Area Course - Upper Division
3.00
AED 437 Methods of Facilitating Learning
3.00

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