Bachelor of Science, Major in Agricultural Engineering Technology
The purpose of the Agricultural Engineering Technology curriculum is to provide an educational experience based on the fundamentals of engineering principles and practices. Theory-based lectures will be accompanied by experiential learning activities for persons who intend to pursue a career related to the technical operation and management of an agriculture enterprise. It is expected that graduates will choose a position of leadership and responsibility in a career area associated with service and sales, production, processing, product testing, alternative energies, or a government agency.
Agricultural Engineering Technology majors are required to complete the concentration in Power Machinery Management, a minor area of study or complete the Teacher Certification focus in Agricultural Education. Common minors are Agricultural Business, Plant and Soil Science, and Construction Management.
An internship in an agricultural engineering technology-related business or industry is strongly encouraged for each student. This will provide students 'real-life' learning experiences outside their regular classroom and laboratory opportunities. Students generally seek an internship experience at the end of their sophomore or junior year. Internships may be arranged through a student's contact with providers or through departmental announcements or postings. All internships must be approved by the student's departmental academic adviser prior to the initiation of the internship. Maximum credit for the internships is six (6) credit hours.
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Agricultural Engineering Technology | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Acc | 3 |
| ACOM 3360 | Communication Skills for Agriculturists | 3 |
| or ENGL 3330 | Intro to Technical Writing | |
| ETDD 1361 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| or ETDD 1390 | Intro -Computer Aided Drafting | |
| or AGET 3350 | Plasma Arc Cutting Technology | |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| MGMT 3310 | Principles Of Management (or approved BUAD, AGBU (advanced)) | 3 |
| PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | Classical Physics & Thermdynmc and Class Phy & Thermodynamics Lab | 4 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| AGBU 2317 | Principles of Agri Economics 2 | 3 |
| or AGBU 2389 | Agribusiness Financl Analysis | |
| AGET 2303 | Intro to Ag Engineering Tech | 3 |
| AGRI 1131 | Intro to Pro Leadership Skills | 1 |
| AGRI 1309 | Computers in Agriculture 2 | 3 |
| or CSTE 1330 | Introduction to Computers | |
| or AGBU 2389 | Agribusiness Financl Analysis | |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| ANSC or PLSC Electives | 4 | |
| Select one from the following: | 4 | |
| Animal Science and Animal Science Laboratory | ||
| Plant Science and Plant Science Laboratory | ||
| Advanced Electives: including internship hours 2 | 20-26 | |
| Minor Or Concentration: Required 4,5 | 18-24 | |
| Minor (18 SCH) 4,5 | ||
| Concentration: Power Machinery Management (24 SCH) 4 | ||
| Agribusiness Org & Mgt | ||
| Agricultural Finance | ||
| Applied Electronics/Hydraulics | ||
| Agricultural Engines & Tractor | ||
AGET 4000 Approved Elective | ||
| Time And Motion Study | ||
Concentration Electives 6 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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MATH 1314 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II [Mathematics] and the Degree Specific Requirement.
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Students pursing a minor take 26 semester credit hours of approved, Agricultural Engineering Technology advanced electives, including internship hours. Students pursing a Concentration in Power Machinery Management take 20 semester credit hours approved, Agricultural Engineering Technology advanced electives, including internship hours.
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Students seeking a Concentration in Power Machinery Management must select AGBU 2389
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Students have the option of either 1) pursuing a minor with 18 semester credit hours of coursework or 2) pursuing a Concentration in Power Machinery Management with 24 semester credit hours of coursework.
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The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Agriculture Engineering Technology, Minor in Conservation Biology, Minor in Early Childhood Education, and Minor in Wildlife Ecology.
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Choose six hours from the list of Concentration Electives below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Electives 6 | ||
| Select 6 hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Agribusiness Ventures | ||
| Agricultural Sales & Consulting | ||
| Legal Issues in Agribusiness | ||
| Successful Workplace Relations | ||
| Negotiation in Business | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Mgt of Innovation & Technology | ||
| Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Organizational Management | ||
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Students should use elective and/or minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area I | 3 | Component Area I | 3 |
| AGET 2303 | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| AGRI 1131 | 1 | Component Area VI | 3 |
| AGRI 1309, CSTE 1330, or AGBU 23891 | 3 | Component Area VII | 3 |
| MATH 13142 | 3 | ANSC or PLSC Elective 3 | 4 |
| 13 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VI | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | Component Area IV | 3 |
| AGBU 2317 or 2389 | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | 3 | ACCT 2301 | 3 |
| Minor or Concentration 4,5,6 | 3 | ETDD 1361, 1390, or AGET 3350 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VII | 3 | MGMT 3310 | 3 |
| Component Area IX | 4 | Advanced Electives7 | 3-6 |
| PHYS 1305 & PHYS 1105 | 4 | Minor Advanced OR Concentration 4,5,6 | 6-9 |
| Advanced Electives7 | 4 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ACOM 3360 or ENGL 3330 | 3 | Advanced Electives7 | 8 |
| Advanced Electives7 | 6-9 | Minor Advanced OR Concentration 4,5,6 | 6 |
| Minor Advanced OR Concentration4,5,6 | 3-6 | ||
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
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Students seeking a Concentration in Power Machinery Management must take AGBU 2389.
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MATH 1314 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II [Mathematics] and the Degree Specific Requirement.
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Select one from the following: ANSC 1319 and ANSC 1119 OR PLSC 1307 and PLSC 1107.
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Students have the option of either 1) pursing a minor with 18 semester credit hours of coursework or 2) pursing a Concentration in Power Machinery Management with 24 semester credit hours of coursework.
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See, the course list for Concentration in Power Machinery Management below.
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The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Agriculture Engineering Technology, Minor in Conservation Biology, Minor in Early Childhood Education, and Minor in Wildlife Ecology.
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Students pursing a minor take 26 semester credit hours of approved, Agricultural Engineering Technology advanced electives, including internship hours. Students pursing a Concentration in Power Machinery Management take 20 semester credit hours approved, Agricultural Engineering Technology advanced electives, including internship hour.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Power Machinery Management Concentration Courses 5 | ||
| AGBU 3361 | Agribusiness Org & Mgt | 3 |
| AGBU 3367 | Agricultural Finance | 3 |
| AGET 4385 | Applied Electronics/Hydraulics | 3 |
| AGET 4387 | Agricultural Engines & Tractor | 3 |
| AGET 4000 Approved Elective | 3 | |
| ETEC 3374 | Time And Motion Study | 3 |
| Concentration Electives | 6 | |
| Agribusiness Ventures | ||
| Agricultural Sales & Consulting | ||
| Legal Issues in Agribusiness | ||
| Successful Workplace Relations | ||
| Negotiation in Business | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Mgt of Innovation & Technology | ||
| Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Organizational Management | ||
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Students should use elective and/or minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BS in Agricultural Engineering Technology is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
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Understand the importance and use of technology found in agriculture and related industries for real-world problem solving.
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Evaluate how technology has changed in our society and how those technologies are utilized in modern agriculture and related industries.
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Analyze engineering issues found within agriculture and/or other related industries, and the technological solutions to those problems.
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Apply independent and team-working skills to accomplish objectives and meet organizational goals.
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Demonstrate a work ethic and soft skills that are desirable of an employee.
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Use professional oral and written communication skills for the transfer of technologically-rich knowledge.
