Agricultural Mechanization Courses (AMc)

315. Agricultural Systems Technology Management . Three semester hours (2 lecture,2 lab). Preliminary study to acquaint student professionals with the principles and theories needed to comprehend and manage agricultural and environmental technology; introduce the application of information technology to agricultural and environment systems; develop mathematical concepts and unit analysis skills associated with machinery and equipment, industry and marketing, energy, structural and environmental and natural resource systems. Focus shall be on basic knowledge rather than on in-depth analysis of the systems covered.
Prerequisites: Math 141 and Chem 111 or consent of the department head.

333. Agricultural Utilization of Electricity . Three semester hours (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Electricity with special emphasis on the principles involved in distribution and use on the farm. Operation of electrical equipment, farmstead wiring and electrical power, master controls, designing the equipment layout for the selected farming enterprises and safety as related to electricity.

423. Agricultural and Environmental Systems Management. Three semester hours (2 lecture, 2 lab) A study of the principles and theories needed to comprehend and manage agricultural and environmental technology associated with environmental and natural resource systems. Reduction and synthesis of natural and applied science principles which involve water quality, materials compatibility, soil and water conservation, waste handling, and recycle/reuse of materials utilized in said systems; knowledge of entrepreneurship, client relations, communications, economics, safety, service, planning, and regulation of technologies associated with agriculture and the environment.
Prerequisite: AMc 315 and junior standing.

424. Management of Agricultural Systems. Three semester hours (1 lecture, 5 lab) .
Management of agricultural systems through team solution of management problems posed by agribusiness managers, farmer, extension specialists and other industry consultants; application of management principles to give student professionals experience in solving realistic problems faced by agribusiness managers; critical evaluation of results by students, staff, and consultants.
Prerequisites: AMc 315, one other AMc course and senior standing.

425. Agricultural Structures and Material Handling Systems. Three semester hours (2 lecture, 2 lab) A study of the principles and theories needed to comprehend and manage agricultural environmental technology associated with structural systems. Reduction and synthesis of natural and applied science principles which involve structural materials and their selection; heating, ventilation, and cooling of structures; processing and handling of biological materials; and knowledge of entrepreneurship, client relations, communications, economics, safety, service, planning, and regulation of technologies associated with agriculture and the environment.
Prerequisites: AMc 315 and junior standing.

426. Agricultural Power and Energy Systems Management. Three semester hours (2 lecture, 2 lab). A study of the principles and theories needed to comprehend and manage agricultural and environmental technology associated with machinery/equipment and energy systems. Reduction and synthesis of natural and applied science principles which involve mechanical, electrical, chemical power systems; the adjustments, fabrication, maintenance, repair and management of machines and equipment utilized in said systems; knowledge of entrepreneurship, client relations, communications, economics, safety, service, planning, and regulation of technologies associated with agriculture and the environment.
Prerequisites: AMc 315 and junior standing.

489. Independent Study . One to four semester hours. Individualized instruction/research at an advanced level in a specialized content area under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated when the topic varies.
Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

497. Special Topics . One to four semester hours.
Organized class. may be repeated when topics vary.

Note: For description of graduate courses see Graduate Catalog.