Precision Agriculture
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Major Requirements
Major: Precision Agriculture
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 120
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Transfer Students: Must earn a minimum of 60 credits from a baccalaureate-degree granting or professional institution.
- Of these 60, at least 36 must be NDSU resident credits as defined in #7.
- Within the 36 resident credits, a minimum of 15 must be in courses numbered 300 or higher and 15 credits in the major field of study.
- At least 36 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communication (C) | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning (R) † | 3 | |
| Science and Technology (S) † | 10 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts (A) † | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) † | 6 | |
| Wellness (W) † | 2 | |
| Cultural Diversity (D) *† | ||
| Global Perspectives (G) *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
| * | May be satisfied by completing courses in another General Education category. |
| † | General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general education categories. |
- A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGEC 242 | Introduction to Agricultural Management | 3 |
| ASM 225 | Computer Applications in Agricultural Systems Management | 3 |
| ASM 354 | Electricity and Electronic Applications | 3 |
| ASM 378 | Machinery Principles and Management | 3 |
| ASM 454 | Principles and Application of Precision Agriculture | 3 |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 121L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOG 455 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GEOG 470 | Remote Sensing | 3 |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 105 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| PAG 115 | Introduction to Precision Agriculture | 2 |
| PAG 215 | Mapping of Precision Ag Data | 3 |
| PAG 315 | Electronic Systems in Precision Ag | 3 |
| PAG 455 | Applications of Big Data in Precision Agriculture | 3 |
| PAG 475 | Precision Ag Systems Capstone | 2 |
| PAG 496 | Field Experience/Practicum (Precision Ag Tech Expo) | 1 |
| PAG 496 | Field Experience/Practicum (Internship) | 1 |
| PLSC 110 | World Food Crops | 3 |
| or ANSC 114 | Introduction to Animal Sciences | |
| PLSC 225 | Principles of Crop Production | 3 |
| PPTH 324 | Introductory Plant Pathology | 3 |
| SOIL 210 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| SOIL 322 | Soil Fertility and Fertilizers | 3 |
| STAT 330 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| Precision Ag Major requires an additional 18 credits of elective credits. Choose from those listed below, or consult your advisor for additional options. 1 | 18 | |
| Agricultural Marketing | ||
| Introduction to Agricultural Finance | ||
| Farm and Agribusiness Management II | ||
| Agrisales | ||
| Natural Resource Management Systems | ||
| Tractors & Power Units | ||
| Power Units Laboratory | ||
| Hydraulic Power Principles and Applications | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology I Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Data Mining | ||
| Advanced Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Geographic Information Systems Pattern Analysis and Modeling | ||
| Introduction To Aviation | ||
| Introduction to Flight | ||
| Commercial Instrument Ground School | ||
| Sustainable Scenarios in Natural Resources Management | ||
| Weed Identification | ||
| Principles of Weed Science | ||
| Plant Disease Management | ||
| Introduction to Meteorology & Climatology | ||
| Soils and Land Use | ||
| Microclimatology | ||
| Total Credits | 83 | |
| 1 | In consultation with your advisor. courses not appearing on the list that are intended to be used in this area require a substitution form to be submitted to the Office of Registration and Records by the student's advisor during the term in which the student completes the course. |
Minor Requirements
Precision Agriculture
Minor Requirements
Required Credits: 18
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Ag Minor Courses - Select 3 courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Principles and Application of Precision Agriculture | ||
PAG 215 MAPPING OF PRECISION AG DATA | ||
PAG 315 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS IN PRECISION AGRICULTURE | ||
PAG 455 BIG DATA MANAGEMENT IN PRECISION AGRICULTURE | ||
| Precision Ag Minor Required Course | 1 | |
PAG 496 INTERNSHIP | (or similar department course) | |
| Precision Ag Minor Elective Courses - Select 3 courses from the following: | 8 | |
| Farm and Agribusiness Management II | ||
| Natural Resource Management Systems | ||
| Electricity and Electronic Applications | ||
| Machinery Principles and Management | ||
| Introduction to Data Mining | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Advanced Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Remote Sensing | ||
| Commercial Instrument Ground School | ||
PAG 475 PRECISION AG SYSTEMS CAPSTONE | ||
| Principles of Crop Production | ||
| Rangeland Resources Watershed Management | ||
| Soil Fertility and Fertilizers | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |