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 advisor 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 | ||
| ACOM 3360 | Communication Skills for Agriculturists | 3 |
| or ENGL 3330 | Introduction to Technical Writing | |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| MGMT 3310 | Principles Of Management (or approved BUAD or Advanced AGBU) | 3 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| AGBU 2317 | Principles of Agricultural Economics 2 | 3 |
| or AGBU 2389 | Agribusiness Financial Analysis | |
| AGET 2303 | Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology | 3 |
| AGET 3301 | Agriculture Power Units and Control Systems | 3 |
| AGET 3380 | Agricultural Machinery | 3 |
| AGET 3383 | Soil & Water Conservation Engineering | 3 |
| or AGET 4390 | Turf & Cropland Irrigation & Drainage | |
| AGET 3386 | Agricultural Structures and Environmental Control Systems | 3 |
| AGET 4384 | Fusing & Joining of Metals & Non-Metals | 3 |
| AGET 4387 | Agricultural Engines & Tractors | 3 |
| AGRI 4120 | Professional Career Skills | 1 |
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | Animal Science and Animal Science Laboratory | 4 |
| PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | Plant Science and Plant Science Laboratory | 4 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
| Advanced AGET Electives, including internship hours 3 | 12-18 | |
| Minor or Concentration: Required 4, 5 | 18-24 | |
| Minor (18 SCH) 4, 5 | ||
| Concentration: Power Machinery Management (24 SCH) 4 | ||
| Principles of Agricultural Economics 2, 6 | ||
or AGBU 2389 | Agribusiness Financial Analysis | |
| Agribusiness Organization & Management | ||
| Agricultural Finance | ||
| Agriculture and Construction Equipment Technology | ||
| Applied Electronics/Hydraulics | ||
| Time And Motion Study | ||
Concentration Electives (Select six advanced hours from: ACCT, AGBU, BUAD, FINC, or MKTG) | ||
| 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 seeking a Concentration in Power Machinery Management must take both AGBU 2317 and AGBU 2389.
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Students pursuing a Minor take 18 semester credit hours of approved Agricultural Engineering Technology advanced electives, including internship hours. Students pursuing a Concentration in Power Machinery Management take 12 semester credit hours of approved Agricultural Engineering Technology advanced electives, including internship hours.
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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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Select the course not taken as a required Major: Foundation course.
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 I1 | 3 | Component Area I1 | 3 |
| AGET 2303 | 3 | Component Area VI3 | 3 |
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | 4 | Component Area VII4 | 3 |
| MATH 13142 | 3 | AGET 3301 | 3 |
| PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | 4 | ||
| 13 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area VI3 | 3 | Component Area IV | 3 |
| Component Area VII4 | 3 | AGBU 2317 or 23895 | 3 |
| AGET 3380 | 3 | AGET 3386 | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | 3 | Minor OR Concentration6, 7, 8 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | Advanced Electives OR Minor Advanced OR Concentration 6, 7, 8, 9 | 9 |
| Component Area IX | 3 | AGET 3383 or 4390 | 3 |
| Advanced Electives9 | 6 | MGMT 3310 | 3 |
| AGET 4387 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ACOM 3360 or ENGL 3330 | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| Advanced Electives OR Minor Advanced OR Concentration6, 7, 8, 9 | 9 | Component Area IX | 1 |
| AGET 4384 | 3 | Advanced Electives9 | 3 |
| AGRI 4120 | 1 | ||
| Minor Advanced OR Concentration 6, 7, 8 | 6 | ||
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
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ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics) and the Degree Specific Requirement.
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HSTY 1301 and HSTY 1302 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
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POLS 2305 and POLS 2306 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
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Students seeking a Concentration in Power Machinery Management must take both AGBU 2317 and 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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See Concentration in Power Machinery Management course list below.
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Students pursuing a Minor take 18 semester credit hours of approved Agricultural Engineering Technology advanced electives, including internship hours. Students pursuing a Concentration in Power Machinery Management take 12 semester credit hours of approved Agricultural Engineering Technology advanced electives, including internship hours.
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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration in Power Machinery Management 8 | ||
| AGBU 2317 | Principles of Agricultural Economics 1 | 3 |
| or AGBU 2389 | Agribusiness Financial Analysis | |
| AGBU 3361 | Agribusiness Organization & Management | 3 |
| AGBU 3367 | Agricultural Finance | 3 |
| AGET 4372 | Agriculture and Construction Equipment Technology | 3 |
| AGET 4385 | Applied Electronics/Hydraulics | 3 |
| ETEC 3374 | Time And Motion Study | 3 |
| Concentration Electives (Select six advanced hours from: ACCT, AGBU, BUAD, FINC, or MKTG) | 6 | |
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Select the course not taken as a required Major: Foundation course.
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.
