Courses

Basic understanding of the global trends within agricultural systems management, the diversity of career opportunities within the industry, planning for a career and opportunities for professional development.

Introductory individual study of problems and topics not included in regular Agricultural Systems Management courses. Prereq: CPHR 2.5 or above, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 6 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Introductory group study of selected topics in Agricultural Systems Management Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs or 4 completions.

A study of the principles and practices in basic metal fabrication using the current metallurgical and welding processes required in the agricultural industry. Prereq: AgSysMt 1100 and FAES 1100 (100), or one of the other university survey courses. Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 240 or ConSysM 2240 (ConSysMt 240). This course is available for EM credit.

Principles and techniques used in the fabrication of wood, concrete, and masonry materials used in agri-business and agricultural applications. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 241 or ConSysM 2241 (ConSysMt 241).

Business communications and professional development in agricultural systems management including job search strategies, informative and persuasive writing, academic planning, collaboration, project documentation and reporting, and presentations. Prereq: English 1110. Not open to students with credit for ConSysM 2305. This course is available for EM credit.

Concepts of electricity applied to the planning and specification of systems and components essential for generation, distribution and control of electricity for power, heat, motors and illumination in residences and agricultural structures. Prereq: Math 1130, 1148, 1149, 1150, or 1151. Not open to students with ConSysM 2310. This course is available for EM credit.

Principles of hydrology applied to agricultural and forest watersheds, including applications in drainage, erosion, irrigation, water supply and water quality. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 370. This course is available for EM credi

Principles of land surveying applied to soil and water management on agricultural, forested, and environmentally sensitive areas. Traditional surveying methods, total stations and GPS will be covered. Prereq: Math 1148 (148), or permission of instructor. Concur: Physics 1103 (103), 1200 (111), or 1250 (131). Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 371. This course is available for EM credit.

An introduction to digital agriculture and the data acquisition and data management systems, analytical tools, machinery systems and crop, animal and environmental models utilized in this rapidly evolving field to enhance the profitability and sustainability of agricultural crop and livestock production systems.

A pre-approved internship of planned and supervised work experiences which provide professional and technical growth in the agricultural industry. Prereq: AgSysMt 2305 (AgSysMgt 305), and enrollment in AgSysMt major, and 8 cr hrs in AgSysMgt, and permission of internship coordinator. Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 489.

Principles of engine theory, operation, maintenance, and repair. In addition, alternative fuels, engine design and basic power transmission will be explored. Prereq: Math 1130 (130) or 1148 (148), and Physics 1103 (103), 1200 (111), or 1250 (131); or enrollment in Sustainable Plant Systems major or Landscape Construction minor. Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 232. This course is available for EM credit.

Building and equipment design for livestock, crop and greenhouse production; selection and specification of construction materials and ventilation systems. Prereq: Math 1148 (148), and Physics 1103 (103), 1200 (111), or 1250 (131). Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 320.

Principles of handling, drying, storing, and milling grain. Grain handling equipment will include grain pits, conveyors, augers, bucket elevator, and hazard monitoring. Drying and storage will include dryeration, in-bin counterflow drying, batch and continuous flow systems. Dry milling principles will include methods, applications, and parameters such as separation of particle size by sieve. Prereq: Math 1130, 1131, 1148, 1149, 1150, or 1151.

Basic principles of operation, selection and management of agricultural machinery, including power requirements, performance evaluation, calibration, adjustment, costs of operation and optimum size. Prereq: Math 1148 (148), or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 360.

Management of animal wastes, wastewater and solid waste generated through agricultural practices and rural living to utilize nutrients, recover energy, reuse water, protect public health and abate environmental pollution. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 550.

Advanced individual study of problems and topics not included in regular Agricultural Systems Management courses. Prereq: CPHR 2.5 or above, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Advanced group studies of selected topics in Agricultural Systems Management. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs or 4 completions.

Engineering and technology applications essential to the operation, selection and management of the processes, machinery, structures, soil and water, and materials handling systems in agriculture. Prereq: Math 1130 (130) or 1148 (148). Not open to students with credit for 301 or students enrolled in AgSysMt or Eng.

Principles of operation, maintenance, and selection of basic fluid power, electrohydraulic, electronic and computer controlled systems found on agricultural and construction machinery. Prereq: AgSysMt 2310 (AgSysMgt 310) and 3360 (360). Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 560.

Planning and managing the drainage, irrigation, erosion and sediment control, water harvesting and storage systems and agricultural constructed wetlands for the agricultural landscape. Prereq: AgSysMt 2370 (AgSysMgt 370) and 2371 (371), or ConSysM 2440 (ConSysMt 440); and ENR 3000 (300.01); or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 575.

Introduction to the principles and technologies of precision agriculture including: Global Positioning System (GPS), guidance systems, plant and soil sensors, soil sampling, yield mapping and related technologies. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 580.

Developing and pursuing career plans; strategies and programs for employment in the agricultural industry, professional development, personal growth, and relationships. Prereq: 2305 (AgSysMgt 305), 3360 (AgSysMgt 360), and AgrComm 3130 (390) or Comm 2110 (321), and any second writing course numbered 2367 (367). Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 605.

The course is designed to prepare students on how to work with customers/sponsors/industry mentors to identify the need (problem), begin the steps to develop plausible solutions, develop a scope of work (action plan), and to assemble their findings into a proposal (Preparation for project implementation that will take place the following spring in AgSysMt 4910). Prereq: Jr or Sr standing, and enrollment in AgSysMt major; or permission of instructor (scheduled to graduate in the next three semesters).

Building upon prior knowledge and experiences gained through the major, students will develop plausible solution(s) to a real-world problem that relates directly to student's interests and general area of study. Prereq: 4900.

Supervised undergraduate research on various topics. Prereq: CPHR 2.5 or above and permission of the instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 6 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Conducting and reporting research with Distinction. Students are expected to participate in the CFAES Undergraduate Research and the Denman University Undergraduate Research Forums. Prereq: CPHR 3.0 or above, and major GPA 3.0 or above, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 3 completions. This course is progress graded (S/U).

Conducting and reporting Honors research with Distinction. Students are expected to participate in the CFAES Undergraduate Research and the Denman University Undergraduate Research Forums. Prereq: Honors standing, and FAES 4590.01H (590H), and GPA 3.4 or above, and major GPA 3.4 or above, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 3 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Introduction to the fundamentals of remote sensing within the framework of Geographic Information System, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and their applications in production agriculture. Topics include remote sensing technologies, FAA regulations and rulemaking, UAS types, mission planning, image collection, processing and interpretation, and their applications in agriculture. Prereq: HCS 2260, AnimSci 2260, ENR 2000, AEDEcon 2005, ComLdr 3537, or Stat 1450; and Sr or Grad standing; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 3580.

An overview of the principles of data management and analytics in support of field crop production. Lecture topics include: data generation and collection methods, and modeling, actionable spatial and temporal management recommendations at the sub-field level. Laboratory exercises include: broad overview and introduction to R, and its use in common data analyses in production agriculture. Prereq: 3580 or 4580, and ComLdr 3537 or AnimSci 2260 or HCS 2260 or ENR 2000 or AEDEcon 2005; or Grad Standing; or permission of instructor.

Develops the knowledge, awareness and attitude necessary to becoming an effective safety manager in a non-traditional occupational environment. Includes hazard identification and mitigation; safety education, engineering, and enforcement strategies. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for AgSysMgt 600.

STEM students will study emerging, interdisciplinary environmental issues in China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong, such as air and water pollution, waste management, habitat destruction, exotic species, and energy. Prereq: Enrollment in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline, and Jr, Sr, or Grad Standing.

Basic understanding of the global trends within construction systems management, the diversity of career opportunities within the industry, planning for a career and opportunities for professional development

Introductory individual study of problems and topics not included in regular Construction Systems Management courses. Prereq: CPHR 2.5 or above, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 6 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Introductory group studies of selected topics in Construction Systems Management Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs or 4 completions.

An introduction to information technology used in the construction process for collaboration, visualization, information modeling, and simulation. The application of current collaborative software packages for the construction process is explored. Spreadsheets are used to illustrate data collection and information modeling. Emerging trends in software and hardware are discussed. Prereq: Math 1148, 1149, 1150, or 1151.

A study of the principles and practices in basic metal fabrication using the current joining, metallurgical and welding processes required in the construction industry. Prereq or concur: Math 1130, 1148, 1149, 1150 or 1151. Not open to students with credit for AgSysMt 2240. This course is available for EM credit.

Material selection and construction methods for residential and commercial construction with an emphasis on wood, masonry, and concrete. Prereq or concur: 2205. Not open to students with credit for AgSysMt 2241. This course is available for EM credit.

Business communications and professional development in construction systems management including informative and persuasive writing, academic planning, project management, research techniques, teaming, report writing and presentations. Prereq: English 1110. Not open to students with credit for AgSysMt 2305. This course is available for EM credit.

Concepts of electricity and illumination applied to the design and installation of electrical and lighting systems in buildings including safety, code requirements, installation methods, electrical schematics, and construction blueprints. Prereq: Math 1148, 1149, 1150, or 1151. Prereq or concur: Physics 1200 or 1250. This course is available for EM credit.

Fundamentals of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and noise and vibration control and their impact on building design and construction. Prereq: Math 1148, 1149, 1150, or 1151. Prereq or concur: Physics 1200 or 1250. This course is available for EM credit.

Principles of soil mechanics, erosion control, layout, and surveying as applied to site development for residential and commercial construction. Prereq: 2210 or Engr 1182.01 or 1182.02 or 1182.03, and 2220 or Engr 1181.01 or 1181.02 or HCS 2401. Prereq or concur: ENR 3000.

Construction safety and health practices, strategies and methods for the development and management of safety and health programs in the construction industry. Prereq: 2205. This course is available for EM credit

A pre-approved internship of planned and supervised work experiences which provide professional and technical grow

Reading and interpretation of construction drawings and specifications for construction projects. Estimating the material requirements and costs of building construction projects using commercially available estimating tools. Prereq: 2240, 2241, 2310, 2345, and Physics 1200 or 1250. Prereq or concur: ConSysM 2440.

Planning, scheduling and tracking of construction project elements including management of time, resources, cost and safety. Prereq: 2440 and 3450.

Principles of statics, material properties, structural analysis and design theory useful in understanding the design, and managing the construction, of steel and wood structures. Overview of structural loads on buildings and bridges, types of structural systems, and accurate construction drawing interpretation. Prereq: 2240, 2241, and Physics 1200 or 1250. Prereq or concur: ConSysM 2440.

A continuation of CSM 3545 to include steel, concrete and masonry structures and design methodologies, including foundation design and building systems integration of structural components. Further review of construction drawings, submittals and actual project observations will be utilized as opportunities are available throughout the course. Prereq: 3545.

Development and pursuing career plans; strategies and programs for employment in the construction industry, professional development, personal growth, and relationships. Prereq: 2305 (ConSysMt 305), 3451 (ConSysMt 541), and AgrComm 3130 (390) or Comm 2110 (321), and any second writing course numbered 2367 (367). Not open to students with credit for ConSysMt 605 or AgSysMt 4605 (AgSysMgt 605).

The management of standard commercial/residential construction projects, including planning, scheduling, materials management, resource procurement, codes and standards, construction funding, personnel management and labor unions. Prereq: 3451.

Documents used in the construction industry will be discussed and applied; including types of contracts, bidding and negotiating, administration and quality control of construction contracts. Prereq: 3451.

Methods, materials, equipment, and planning of heavy construction projects. Economics of equipment acquisition and operation. Equipment selection, performance characteristics, and production rates. Prereq or concur: 3451.

Skills in estimating, scheduling, blueprint reading, teamwork, oral written communication, management principles, and contracts/documents used to develop solutions to industry provided construction related problems. Prereq or concur: 3546, 4641, 4642, and 4660.

Supervised undergraduate research on various topics. Prereq: CPHR 2.5 or above, and permission of the instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Conducting and reporting research with Distinction. Students are expected to present at the CFAES Undergraduate Research and the Denman University Undergraduate Research forums. Prereq: GPA 3.0 or above, GPA 3.0 or above in ConSysM, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 3 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Introduction to LEED rating systems, major components of sustainable building design and construction as well as other environmental and economic issues of sustainable built environments. Prereq: Jr, Sr, or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for ConSysMt 670.

The practices, procedures and management strategies employed by construction managers in renovating and demolishing buildings and other structures. Prereq or concur: ConSysM 4642 (ConSysMt 642), or permission of instructor.

An introduction to energy flow and transformations within and for biological systems that include the human environment and the production and processing of plants, animals and micro-organisms the student will encounter in the food, agricultural and biological engineering program. Prereq: Soph standing in Engineering. Not open to students with credit for 325.

Fundamentals of thermodynamics applied to food, agricultural, biological, and ecological systems. Prereq or concur: Math 2177, 2255, 2415 or 2174. Not open to students with credit for ChBE 508 and 509, or MechEng 501.

Individualized study of topics and problems not included in regular courses of this department. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is graded S/U.

This course will introduce students to the field of Humanitarian Engineering, cover a variety of potential career paths in this field, explore engineering equations as they apply to problem solving in low-resource settings, introduce students to reflection and communication skills for working as engineers in sustainable development and discuss cultural constraints for engineering problems.

Introductory course designed to teach the measurement and collection of data using traditional methods, total stations and GPS. These techniques will be integrated and applied to traversing, topographic mapping and water flow analysis. Prereq: Soph standing in Engineering. Not open to students with credit for 373.

Fundamentals of thermodynamics applied to food, agricultural, biological, and ecological systems. Prereq or concur: Math 2177, 2255, 2415 or 2174. Not open to students with credit for ChBE 508 and 509, or MechEng 501.