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Construction Science and Agricultural Systems Major, BS in Construction Science and Agricultural Systems – Off-Road Vehicle Technology Concentration


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Advisor
Burk

Human activities provide food, shelter, and enjoyment, but they may also negatively impact soil, water, and environmental quality, so there is a constant need for experts in the technologies required to collect sound information and to provide food, fiber, and shelter in an environmentally-sound manner. The Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Agricultural Systems provides students with a strong grounding in construction sciences or engineering technology to prepare them for a broad range of possible careers.

The Construction Science and Agricultural Systems major has three concentration options: Agricultural Systems Technology, Construction Science, and Off-Road Vehicle Technology. These concentrations are applied programs highly focused on specific technical areas and are designed to provide the skills required to manage the sophisticated technological systems increasingly essential in today’s world. The three concentrations all provide a strong basic science foundation and add coursework designed to create programs of study emphasizing the applications of technology and management in today’s world. Coursework in economics and the management of a small business are also included, along with oral and written communication. These programs are designed to be less theoretical, more applied, and focused towards specific industries.

The Off-Road Vehicle Technology concentration is designed to provide a strong background in engine and vehicle performance analysis, as well as an understanding and appreciation for natural resource environmental concerns. Knowledge of the fundamental technologies will be acquired, including fabrication, engines, vehicle performance evaluation, CAD, GIS/GPS, and instrumentation. Applications include military, agricultural, forestry, construction, and recreational off-road vehicles.

uTrack Requirements

Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students who first entered Fall 2013 or later. uTrack does not apply to transfer students who entered prior to Fall 2015.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Agricultural Systems – Construction Science and Agricultural Systems Major – Off-Road Vehicle Technology Concentration


Term 1 Hours Milestone Notes
BIOL 113 * or GEOL 101 * or GEOL 107  3-4 MATH 130  or higher or one Arts and Humanities*, Cultures and Civilizations*, or Social Sciences* Elective
CHEM 120 * or CHEM 128  4  
ENGL 101 * or ENGL 118  3  
1MATH 151  3  
Term 2
BIOL 114 * or GEOL 102  3-4 MATH 130  or higher
4Unrestricted Elective  3  
ENGL 102  3  
1MATH 152  3  
2Social Sciences Elective * 3  
Term 3
4Unrestricted Elective   1 CHEM 120 * or MATH 151 
AREC 201 * or ECON 201 * or ECON 207  4  
CSAS 202   3  
CMST 210 *, CMST 217 *, CMST 240 *, or CMST 247  3  
PHYS 221  4  
Term 4
2Arts and Humanities Elective * 3 CHEM 120 * and MATH 151 
ESS 210   4  
FWF 250  3  
STAT 201 * or STAT 207  3  
4Unrestricted Elective 3  
Term 5
CSAS 224  or CSAS 225 , and CSAS 325   6  
2Cultures and Civilizations Elective * 3  
FORS 321  3  
3Technical Elective 3  
Term 6
CSAS 345   3 No milestones
2Cultures and Civilizations Elective * 3  
ENGL 295 * or ENGL 360  3  
ESS 326 , ESS 424   6  
Term 7
CSAS 414 , CSAS 434 , CSAS 474   9 Apply to graduate
GEOG 411   3  
3Technical Elective 3  
Term 8
2Arts and Humanities Elective * 3 No milestones
CSAS 432 , CSAS 452 , CSAS 462   9  
3Technical Elective 3  
TOTAL 120  
1 MATH 141 *, MATH 142 * (or honors equivalents) may be taken for students interested in possibly shifting to an engineering major.
2 Chosen from the University General Education list  after consultation with an advisor.
3 Chosen from the following list or from alternatives after consultation with advisor. Note that some electives have required prerequisites. See individual course descriptions for specific information. ALEC 441 ; AREC 444 , AREC 470 ; ECON 362 ; EEB 404 ; FORS 422 ; FWF 313 , FWF 315 , FWF 416 ; GEOG 413 , GEOG 433 , GEOG 454 ; IE 300 , IE 304 , IE 423 ; MSE 201 , MSE 302 , MSE 390 , MSE 421 ; MGT 201 , MGT 300 ; PHIL 346 *; PHYS 222 * or other technical courses chosen with approval of academic advisor.
4 Any courses not already required for the major.

 * Meets University General Education Requirement .

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