Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems Minor

for the Undergraduate Minor in Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems

The Engineering Technology & Management for Ag Systems minor gives students a background in applied engineering technology in the areas of agriculture, construction, energy, and the environment. Knowledge in these areas will help students gain practical skills and experience useful in their careers and everyday life.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
ETMA 100	Technical Systems in Agr	3
Fifteen Hours, at least six of which must be at the 400 level. No more than 4 hours of independent study will count toward the minor (ETMA 496). Selected from:		15
ETMA 232	Materials and Construction Sys
ETMA 233	Metallurgy & Welding Processes
ETMA 234	Wiring, Motors and Control Sys
ETMA 262	Agricultural Machine Systems Management
ETMA 352	Land and Water Mgt Systems
ETMA 363	Fluid Power Systems
ETMA 371	Residential Housing Design
ETMA 372	Environ Control & HVAC Systems
ETMA 381	Grain Drying & Storage Systems
ETMA 435	Elec Computer Ctrl Sys
ETMA 438	Renewable Energy Applications
ETMA 464	Heavy Equipment Powertrains
ETMA 465	Chemical Applications Systems
ETMA 467	Precision Agric Technology
ETMA 496	Independent Study
Total Hours		18

for the Undergraduate Minor in Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems

During their time in the Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems minor, students will:

Obtain subject matter expertise
Identify problems and develop problem-solving abilities / critical thinking
Function effectively on multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrate professional and ethical values
Communicate effectively in written and oral forms
Engage in life-long learning skills
Develop leadership and interpersonal skills
Analyze and interpret data
Understand social and cultural contexts
Develop global perspective
Carry out independent research with expertise in research design, methods, and analysis

for the Undergraduate Minor in Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems

Agricultural & Biological Engineering

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