Agricultural Technology Management (AGTM)  Dept Info - College Info

AGTM 100 -- Principles and Practices of Agricultural Mechanization (3) I Basic principles and operative skills in construction and maintenance which are part of agricultural operations in production and urban agriculture systems. Principles for wood and metal construction, inert gas welding, plasma cutting, and construction of wood and metal projects are included. Major emphasis is placed on safety in the laboratory. 1R, 6L.

AGTM 120 -- Microcomputing Applications (3) I II 1R, 6L. (Identical with ABE 120, which is home).

AGTM 195A -- Agriculture Technology and Public Policy (1) I II This course reviews the importance of American agriculture to the economic strength and stability of our society. The overall goal is to acquaint students with the complexities of providing food and fiber to a nation experiencing rapid technological and social change. Since the agricultural industry in Arizona is unique in its high technology approach to agricultural production in arid environments, this course gives students an overview of the specialized scientific applications employed.

AGTM 293 -- Internship (1-6) [Rpt.] Contact department for a description of this course.

AGTM 299 -- Independent Study (1-3) Contact department for a description of this course.

AGTM 330 -- Turf and Landscape Technology (3) II The basic scientific principles and skills of construction, operation, and maintenance in turf, landscape and urban agricultural equipment. Provides student with laboratory experiences in machinery, sprinkler and drip irrigation installation, operation and maintenance, chemical application systems, and hardscaping. 1R, 6L.

AGTM 350 -- Applications in Agricultural Mechanics (3) I The fundamentals of electric power, electric motors, and leveling and measurement, and the internal combustion engine. Subject matter is selected to provide the fundamentals of applied mechanical knowledge and skills basic to urban agricultural mechanization and appropriate for instructional programs in agricultural mechanics at the secondary school level. 1R, 6L.

AGTM 351 -- Operations in Agricultural Mechanics (3) II The fundamentals of agricultural power and machinery with emphasis upon applications to urban agricultural mechanization. Competencies include set up, adjustment, lubrication, as well as operation and maintenance of machinery involved in landscape construction, turf installation, turf maintenance, and other machinery specifically suited to urban agricultural mechanization. Selected production agriculture equipment may also be included. 1R, 6L. P, AGTM 100.

AGTM 375 -- Legal Issues in Agriculture (3) II This course presents basic elements of statutory and administrative law promulgated by the U.S. legal system that directly influences agricultural operations in a free market economy. Included in the presentations are discussions on property rights, contracts, bankruptcy, estate planning, farm income tax, and the organization of a farm firm.

AGTM 380 -- Global Agricultural and International Relations (3) I II The importance of agriculture to the cultures, political structures, and economies of developing countries in Africa, Asia, South America, and Oceania. Writing Emphasis Course. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing proficiency requirement; introductory course in anthropology, sociology or economics. Two courses from Tier One, Individuals and Societies (INDV 101, 102, 103, 104). (Identical with GEOG 380, ANTH 380). Approved as Tier Two - Individuals and Societies.

AGTM 391 -- Preceptorship (1-3) I II Contact department for a description of this course.

AGTM 393 -- Internship (1-6) Contact department for a description of this course.

AGTM 399 -- Independent Study (1-5) I II Contact department for a description of this course.

AGTM 402 -- Pest Management in Controlled Environment Agriculture (3) II Concepts, principles and applications of population ecology in controlled environment agriculture systems. Emphasis on environmental quality, regulations governing pesticide use, and methods of pest population suppression unique to greenhouse settings. (Identical with PL P 402, ENTO 402). May be convened with AGTM 502.

AGTM 422 -- Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture and the Life Sciences (3) I (Identical with A ED 422, which is home). May be convened with AGTM 522.

AGTM 432 -- Technology Management (3) II Utilizing the latest computer and technological advances to communicate effectively. Understanding the capacity and limitations of computers, software and technology. P, AGTM 122, AGTM 422. May be convened with AGTM 532.

AGTM 493 -- Internship (2-8) [Rpt.] Contact department for a description of this course.

AGTM 494R -- Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Contact department for a description of this course. P, ENGL 101, MATH 110, ABE 120, consent of instructor.

AGTM 498 -- Senior Capstone (1-3) I II Contact department for a description of this course.

AGTM 499 -- Independent Study (3) [Rpt.] Contact department for a description of this course.

AGTM 502 -- Pest Management in Controlled Environment Agriculture (3) II For a description of course topics see AGTM 402. Graduate-level requirements include an additional report. (Identical with PL P 502, ENTO 502). May be convened with AGTM 402.

AGTM 522 -- Communicating Knowledge in Agriculture and the Life Sciences (3) I (Identical with A ED 522, which is home). May be convened with AGTM 422.

AGTM 532 -- Technology Management (3) II For a description of course topics see AGTM 432. Graduate-level requirements include completion and maintenance of a personal portfolio utilizing all of the course's technologies. May be convened with AGTM 432.

AGTM 593 -- Internship (2-8) [Rpt.] Contact department for a description of this course.

AGTM 599 -- Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt.] I II Contact department for a description of this course.

AGTM 693 -- Internship (1-3) Contact department for a description of this course.

AGTM 699 -- Independent Study (1-3) Contact department for a description of this course.