AGSM - Agricultrl Systems Mgmt (AGSM)
AGSM 105 The World Has a Drinking Problem - Global Water Scarcity
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Study of how drinking water maintains and improves human health, availability of fresh water throughout the world; includes how population changes, cultural influences, and political power affect quality, distribution and cost of water for children, rural communities and under-represented peoples.
AGSM 125 Introduction to Agricultural Systems Management
Credit 1.
2 Lab Hours.
Introduction to technical management of agricultural systems using management projects presented by agricultural managers from industry; problem definition, information search, idea generation and development of management solutions. Prerequisite: Freshman or sophomore classification or approval of instructor; majors only.
AGSM 201 Agricultural Energy and Power Systems
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
(AGRI 2301) Agricultural Energy and Power Systems. A study of the types of power and energy sources used in agricultural equipment and systems; management considerations for selecting, operating and maintaining internal combustion engines, electric equipment and motors, and renewables as power sources.
AGSM 284 Internship
Credits 0.
0 Lecture Hours.
0 Lab Hours.
0 Other Hours.
No Credit. Practical experience working in a professional agricultural systems management setting. May be taken three times. Prerequisite: Freshman or sophomore classification; approval of the instructor.
AGSM 285 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected problems in any phase of agricultural systems management; credit and specific content dependent upon background, interest, ability and needs of student enrolled; individual consultations and reports required. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification; approval of department head.
AGSM 289 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of agricultural systems management. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
AGSM 291 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in agricultural systems management. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
AGSM 301 Systems Analysis in Agriculture
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Operations research and systems theory applied to management problems in food and agricultural industries; linear programming, queuing theory, simulation and critical path method; provides the knowledge and computer skills to better manage resources for the evolving agricultural industries. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 140 or MATH 168 and MATH 142 or MATH 151.
AGSM 310 Agricultural Machinery Management
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Selection of a matched complement of power units and machines for farming operations; consider constraints such as crops, season, weather, personnel and capital; apply systems techniques such as linear programming, optimization, queuing theory and inventory models; utilize available software programs and learn to develop electronic spreadsheets and other customized software. Prerequisites: AGSM 201; grade of C or better in AGSM 301 or concurrent enrollment; grade of C or better in PHYS 201 or PHYS 206.
AGSM 315/FSTC 315 Food Process Engineering Technology
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Elementary mechanics, physical and thermal properties of food and processing materials, heat transfer, mass and energy balances, psychrometrics (properties of air), insulation. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PHYS 201 or PHYS 206, or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: FSTC 315/AGSM 315.
AGSM 325 Agri-Industrial Applications of Electricity
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Elements of electric current generation and transmission, applications of electric heating, lighting and power, wiring, motors, energy rates, meter reading, safety rules and regulations. Prerequisite: AGSM 201; AGSM majors or minors only.
AGSM 335 Water and Soil Management
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Elementary principles of surface and ground water supply, flood control, water distribution systems and irrigation systems; principles of drainage, soil conservation and erosion control; elementary surveying, chaining, leveling and mapping applied to agricultural and natural resource needs; illustrated by practical examples of terracing and farm pond design. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 140 or MATH 168; grade of C or better in CHEM 107 and CHEM 117, or CHEM 119; or approval of instructor.
AGSM 337 Technology for Environmental and Natural Resource Engineering
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
For the nonengineering student in the environmental and management sciences; concentrates on the application of technology for solving local environmental problems while considering global issues; reduction of water, air and hazardous waste pollutants; legislative issues and modeling. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 140 or MATH 168 and MATH 142, or MATH 151 and MATH 152, or AGSM 301.
AGSM 360 Occupational Safety Management
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
0 Lab Hours.
Safety considerations in the work environment, including safety mandates, safety mission, personal and business liability, fire, chemical, dust, machine noise, personal protective devices; design and implementation of safety programs. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
AGSM 403 Processing and Storage of Agricultural Products
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Factors influencing the nature of biological materials and the preservation of quality throughout the harvesting, handling and processing system; a systems approach to cereal grains includes principles of drying, quality deterioration, storage, conveying and handling; processing of fiber crops. Prerequisites: AGSM 310 and AGSM 315/FSTC 315; or approval of instructor.
AGSM 417 Food Process Engineering Technology II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Applications of basic engineering concepts to understand common unit operations in the food (and related) industry. Prerequisites: AGSM 315/FSTC 315 or FSTC 315/AGSM 315; approval of instructor.
AGSM 435 Irrigation Principles and Management
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.
Principles of irrigation and management for efficient use of water; soil-water-plant relationships; methods of application; power and labor requirements; automated systems and components. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 140 or MATH 168; grade of C or better in CHEM 107 and CHEM 117 or CHEM 119.
AGSM 437 Landscape Irrigation
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Design, installation, operation, and management of landscape irrigation systems; includes principles of hydraulics such as friction losses and design pressure, customer service, site evaluation, and a final design project; fulfills the education requirements for obtaining a State of Texas Irrigation License. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
AGSM 439 Management of Agricultural Systems I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Application of agricultural systems management principles in solving realistic problems faced by agribusiness managers; project selection from problems posed by biological and agricultural industrial consultants; project feasibility study and outline; management and application philosophy; teamwork and communication, economics; product liability and reliability; standards and codes; goal setting and time management. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in AGSM 301; ENGL 210, AGSM 310, and AGSM 325; AGSM 335, AGSM 337 and AGSM 403 or concurrent enrollment; must be taken prior to AGSM 440; AGSM majors only.
AGSM 440 Management of Agricultural Systems II
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Management of agricultural systems through team solution of management problems posed by agribusiness managers, farmers, extension specialists and other industry consultants; application of management principles to give experience in solving realistic problems faced by agribusiness managers; critical evaluation of results by students, staff and consultants. Prerequisite: COMM 203; grade of C or better in AGSM 439; should be taken last spring semester prior to graduation.
AGSM 461 Geographic Information Systems for Resource Management
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) approach to solving spatial problems and managing natural resources, including the acquisition, management, manipulation, analysis, and mapping of spatial and non-spatial databases; identification of natural and relevant features from various data sources; integration of relevant technologies and data; extensive use of GIS software to solve real-world problems. Only one of the following will satisfy the requirements for a degree: AGSM 461, ECCB 351, ECCB 651, BAEN 651, or RENR 651. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: ECCB 351 and RWFM 351.
AGSM 470 Agricultural Electronics and Control
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
2 Lab Hours.
Technology of electronic systems in agricultural production and processing, sensors, actuators, and controllers, controller hardware and computer bases. Prerequisite: AGSM 325; or approval of instructor.
AGSM 473 Project Management for Agricultural Systems Technology
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Development of fundamental skill set in project management; basic knowledge of project management methods, tools and techniques; includes organization and life cycle, management processes, integration management, time management, cost management, quality management, communications management, risk management, procurement management, stakeholder management. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in AGSM 301; senior classification.
AGSM 477 Air Pollution Control and Regulatory Compliance
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of federal and state environmental regulations focusing on permitting requirements for agricultural operations; operation of air pollution abatement systems to include cyclones, bag filters, and scrubbers; dispersion modeling; National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in AGSM 301, or grade of C or better in MATH 140 and MATH 142, or equivalent.
AGSM 481 Seminar
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Professional development; ethics; career opportunities and topics of interest related to the practice of agricultural systems management. Prerequisite: Senior classification.
AGSM 484 Internship
Credits 0 to 6.
0 to 6 Other Hours.
Practical experience working in a professional agricultural and/or food systems management setting. May be taken three times. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of the instructor.
AGSM 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected problems in any phase of agricultural systems management; credit and specific content depend on background and interest of student; individual consultations and reports required. Prerequisites: Junior classification; approval of department head; 2.0 GPR.
AGSM 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Special topics in an identified area of agricultural systems management. May be repeated for credit.
AGSM 491 Research
Credits 0 to 3.
0 to 3 Lecture Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in agricultural systems management. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Registration in multiple sections of this course are possible within a given semester provided that the per semester credit hour limit is not exceeded. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.