AGET 1750 Equipment, Structure and Power Systems 3 Credits
Trends and opportunities in mechanized agriculture; problems to illustrate the work of four major divisions of agricultural engineering; power and machinery, electrical power and processing, structures and environment, and soil and water conservation engineering practices.
Components: Laboratory, Class
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer
AGET 3750 Agricultural Engineering Technology Internship 3-6 Credits
Supervised experiential learning opportunities in cooperation with businesses and pubic agencies related to Agricultural and Industrial Engineering Technology
Components: Field Studies
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: 45 credits completed or IP and 12 credits of AGBUS completed or IP and good standing, and approval of internship coordinator.
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer
AGET 3830 Engines and Tractor Systems 3 Credits
Operating principles, maintenance, adjustment, and testing of gas and diesel engines used in agriculture. Analysis of tractor and power transmission systems.
Components: Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGET 1750 or consent of instructor
Typically Offered: Fall
AGET 3850 Electrical Applications in Agriculture 3 Credits
Elementary electricity; planning of farmstead electrical systems; selection, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment; application of electricity to heat, light, and power; emergency power generation.
Components: Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGET 1750 or consent of instructor
Typically Offered: Spring
AGET 3950 Soil and Water Conservation Engineering 3 Credits
Land description and characteristics of watersheds. Design, layout, and construction of waterways, diversions, terraces, and earthen structures.
Components: Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGET 1750 or SCSCI 2230 or ECORES 1010 or consent of instructor
Typically Offered: Fall
AGET 4690 Machinery Engineering and Management 3 Credits
Design, maintenance, operation, adjustment and management of agricultural machinery.
Components: Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGET 1750 or consent of instructor
Typically Offered: Spring
AGET 4790 Materials Handling and Energy Seminar 3 Credits
Principles and applications of handling agricultural products. Sales, service, employment opportunities, and special problems relating to agricultural, environmental, and energy systems.
Components: Laboratory, Seminar
Typically Offered: Spring
AGET 4890 Structures and Environmental Control 3 Credits
Planning and construction of agricultural buildings with respect to functions, aesthetic and environmental aspects; construction components; material utilization; moisture and heat transmission; ventilation system design; and physiological effects of environment on animals and crops.
Components: Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: AGET 1750 or consent of instructor
Typically Offered: Fall
AGET 4990 Independent Study in Equipment, Structure and Power Systems 1-3 Credits
Advanced study in an area of specialization.
Components: Independent Study
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: junior standing
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer