ASM 141 Agricultural Machinery Safety (3)
Evaluation of safe tractor and equipment operation. Supervised field operation emphasizing the safe and efficient performance of modern farm and utility-industrial equipment. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory.
ASM 142 Agricultural Power and Machinery Management (4)
Evaluation of agricultural machinery and tractor power performance. Equipment studied includes primary and secondary tillage tools, grain drills, row crop planters, sprayers, grain and forage harvesters, and specialty crop harvesters. Emphasis on management, selection, cost analysis using computers and efficient operation of agricultural machinery. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 116 or equivalent.
ASM 203 Agricultural Systems Analysis (3)
Agricultural Systems Analysis investigates the interrelationships between sub-components in an overall system. Problem solving algorithms, network analysis, project planning techniques, and optimization. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 116 or equivalent.
ASM 324 Principles of Agricultural Electrification (4)
Applications of DC/AC electricity in agriculture. National Electric Code regulations. The wiring of agricultural structures and electrical distribution. Series, parallel and series-parallel circuits, R-L-C circuits, electric motors, electronics. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 119 or MATH 120, PHYS 104.
ASM 325 Agricultural Energy Systems (3)
Use of energy systems in modern agriculture with a focus on the economic and moral dilemmas facing our technological society. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 104, ASM 142.
ASM 339 Internship in Agricultural Systems Management (1-12) (CR/NC)
Selected Agricultural Systems Management students will spend up to 12 weeks with an approved agricultural firm engaged in production or related business. Time will be spent applying and developing production and managerial skills and abilities. One unit of credit may be allowed for each full week of completed and reported internship. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Consent of internship instructor.
ASM 402 Agricultural Materials (3)
Introduction to the physical aspects and properties of a wide variety of materials encountered in the field of agriculture. Physical interactions between agricultural commodities and the machines used in handling. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ASM 325.
ASM 425 Computer Controls for Agriculture (3)
Computer activated controls as applied to agricultural machinery, agricultural structures, processing and irrigation industries. Encompassing control logic to evaluate stability behavior of systems of computer interfacing, data input and control output. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ASM 324, CSC 110 or AG 250.
ASM 432 Agricultural Buildings (4)
Selection of buildings, storage units, and related equipment for production agriculture. Economics and functionality of various designs and construction materials. Environmental factors affecting crop storage and animal housing. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 104, ASM 402.
ASM 463 Undergraduate Seminar (1)
Group discussion of current agricultural engineering topics presented by individual members of the class and visitors. Placement opportunities and requirements. 1 seminar.
ASM 485 Cooperative Education Experience in Agricultural Systems Management (6) (CR/NC)
Part-time work experience with an approved Agricultural Systems Management firm engaged in production or related business, industry or governmental agency. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
ASM 495 Cooperative Education Experience in Agricultural Systems Management (12) (CR/NC)
Full time work experience with an approved Agricultural Systems Management firm engaged in production or related business, industry or governmental agency. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
ASM 570 Selected Topics in Agricultural Systems Management (1-3)
Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 9 units. 1 to 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
ASM 571 Selected Advanced Laboratory in Agricultural Systems Management (1-3)
Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1-3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.