Agricultural Production and Automated Processing - AAS

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Department of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education

Students may bring up to 30 credits from applicable technical certificate courses taken afterJuly 1, 2023 toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Agricultural Productionand Automated Processing. Certificates from the Utah System of Technical Colleges which include Automation Technology, Diesel Technology, Electronics Technology, Machining Technology, and Welding Technology are recommended.

To learn more students should consult with the program’s academic advisor.

The Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Agricultural Production and Automated Processing degree offers a solid foundation for establishing a rewarding career within the agricultural production and processing industry through hands-on practical training in equipment management, testing, diagnosis, and retailing of agricultural production and automation processing technologies. Course work encompasses applied engineering, troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of agricultural production and processing equipment. As an integral part of their training, students may complete an occupational experience or an internship in the industry. Students completing the AAS in Agricultural Production and Automated Processing Technology may stack credits into a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Systems Technology.

Admission Information

Students are admitted into this program through the university’s regular admission process.

1. New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.

2. Transfer students from other institutions and from other USU majors need a 2.20 overall GPA for admission to this major in good standing.

3. Students who have completed a 900+ hour certificate or a credit-based program at a Utah Technical College may apply to USU for admission to this program.

For additional information, or to complete an online application, visit: usu.edu/admissions/applyonline/.

Degree Requirements

A student will complete 15-17 credits of general education, including one course in English composition, a math course, and nine credits of breadth area courses (humanities or social science, physical science or life science, and American Institutions). There are two business core classes that all students will take. In addition, the student will complete an emphasis area (usually 11-12 credits). The remainder of the student’s credits will be made up of transfer credits from a Utah Technical College or accumulated 30 technical credits from an accredited institution or a combination of both. The minimum number of credits needed for the AAS degree is 63. A student must have an overall GPA of at least 2.0 in order to graduate.

Required Courses

Students should work closely with an advisor to select courses to complete the requirements for this degree. The basic requirements are listed below. Students should not apply for graduation if they have never met with the advisor or their application may be denied.

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4 credit(s)
Or choose any Quantitative Literacy (QL) course (math) 3-5 credits

Breadth Requirements (9 credits)

APEC 1600 - Natural Resources and American Economic Institutions (BAI) 3 credit(s)
CMST 1020 - Public Speaking (BHU) 3 credit(s)
PSC 2010 - Soils, Waters, and the Environment (BPS) 3 credit(s)

Business Core Requirements

BUSN 2200 - Professional Communications 3 credit(s)
BUSN 1010 - Business Principles (BSS) 3 credit(s) or
ASTE 2900 - Food Matters: Ethics, Economics, and the Environment (BSS) 3 credit(s)

ASTE Requirements (9 credits)

Students must take 9 credits from the following courses:

ASTE 1010 - Introduction to Agricultural Systems Technology 3 credit(s)
ASTE 1120 - Forage and Harvest Equipment 3 credit(s)
ASTE 1130 - Planting and Tillage Equipment 3 credit(s)
ASTE 1610 - Agricultural Machinery Engines 3 credit(s)
ASTE 1620 - Agricultural Machinery Power Trains 3 credit(s)
ASTE 2200 - Electricity in Agricultural Systems 3 credit(s)
ASTE 2250 - Occupational Experience in Agriculture 1-6 credit(s)
ASTE 2930 - Individualized Projects in Agriculture Mechanics 1-3 credit(s)
TESY 1200 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 3 credit(s)

Agriculture Electives (3 credits)

Student must take a minimum of 3 credits from the following courses:

ADVS 1110 - Introduction to Animal Science (BLS) 3 credit(s)
ADVS 2080 - Beef Production Practices 3 credit(s)
PSC 1800 - Introduction to Horticulture (BLS) 3 credit(s)
PSC 2200 - Pesticide Certification 2 credit(s)

Technical Specialty and Institution (30 credits)

The remainder of the student’s credits will be made up of transfer credits from a Utah Technical College or accumulated 30 technical credits from an accredited institution or a combination of both.

New freshman admitted to the program may fulfill the 30 technical credits with USU certificates and minors relevant to the degree, please work with your academic advisor in selecting electives.

Total Credits: 63

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