2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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A&S (Arts & Sciences)
  

  • A&S 482-582 - Travel Studies

    Credits: (1-5)
    This travel study course is designed to provide extra-mural educational experiences, as approved by and under the direction of a faculty member, and may be in cooperation with faculty and administrators of other institutions. Students will participate in hands-on activities and design educational activities for presentation at selected locations. Includes pre-travel orientation, post-travel self-evaluation, and a written report.


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ABE (Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering)
  

  • ABE 122 - Introduction to Agricultural and Biological Engineering

    Credits: 1
    An introduction to applications of engineering to agricultural and biological systems. Emphasis is on engineering as a career and engineering of plant, animal, soil based and biological materials systems.


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  • ABE 132 - Engineering Tools for Agricultural and Biological Engineers

    Credits: 1
    Familiarization with the equipment and systems common to agricultural and biological engineering. Introduction to measurement and analysis of parameters affecting engineered components and systems, including tolerance accumulation and external factors. Use of electronic spreadsheets will be developed as an engineering tool for programming and analysis of engineering data from natural resource, bio-processing, and equipment design.


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  • ABE 222 - Project Development for Agricultural and Biological Engineers

    Credits: 1
    Introduction to project development. A project oriented experience including problem definition, literature review, development of the state of the art, identification of knowledge or utility gaps, and valuation of the problem. Project objectives are developed and narrowed to performance criteria. Development of a budget to fill the gap identified, as is a project timeline in the form of a Gantt Chart to reach the identified objectives. A formal written and oral presentation of the project proposal is required.


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  • ABE 314-314L - Ag Power and Machines and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Analysis and design of off-road vehicles and field machines. Includes engines, transmissions, traction, hitches, and hydraulic systems, as well as equipment for liquid and dry material applications. Prerequisites: EM 215. Corequisites: ABE 314L-314.


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  • ABE 324-324L - Ag Structures and Indoor Environment and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Course is divided into two parts emphasizing design of wood structures and environmental control in animal housing. Loads, structural analysis (statically determinate and indeterminate systems), and wood and wood panel properties are introduced. Design of beams, columns, beam-columns, trusses, sheathing, and diaphragms are emphasized with mechanical fasteners. Desired animal production space (thermal environment and indoor air quality) for production, health, and welfare are discussed. Heating and cooling loads are emphasized along with sizing equipment, fans, inlets, heat exchangers, controls, etc.) to maintain the desired animal production space Prerequisites: ME 314, EM 331 or concurrent. Corequisites: ABE 324L-324.


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  • ABE 330 - Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

    Credits: 1
    Introduction to entrepreneurship, including types of innovations, the nature and characteristics of entrepreneurs, the traditions and potential roles of Agricultural and Biological Engineers as entrepreneurs. Networking, teamwork, sources of finance, business practices, regulations, intellectual property, ethics, marketing and advertising, cost of production versus pricing, leadership and management. Group development and presentation (oral and written) of an entrepreneurial innovation is required.


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  • ABE 343-343L - Engineering Properties of Biological Materials and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Engineering Properties of biological and interacting materials within a system. Relationships between composition, structure, and properties of various biomaterials including food and plant and animal tissues. Definition and measurement of mechanical, physical, thermal and electromagnetic properties and their variability. Use of these properties in engineering applications. Corequisites: ABE 343L-343.


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  • ABE 350-350L - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Fluid properties, pumps, actuators, valves and their selection and performance in hydraulic circuits. Open center, closed center, load sensing and pressure compensated circuits. Proportional electro-hydraulic values and closed-loop control in hydraulic circuits. Prerequisites: ME 314 or Consent. Corequisites: ABE350L-350.


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  • ABE 411 - Design Project III

    Credits: 2
    Procedures, theory, concepts and design of equipment for agricultural production or ag product processing applications. The integration of design principles with design projects and reports. Notes: Senior standing.


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  • ABE 422 - Design Project IV (AW)

    Credits: 2
    Procedures, theory, concepts and design of equipment for agricultural production or ag product processing applications. The integration of design principles with design projects and reports. Notes: Senior standing.


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  • ABE 434-434L - Natural Resources Engineering and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Precipitation, infiltration, evapotranspiration and runoff from small agricultural watersheds and application to design of conservation structures, water erosion control practices. Design of drainage and irrigation systems. Feedlot pollution control principles. Prerequisites: EM 331. Corequisites: ABE 434L-434.


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  • ABE 444-444L/544-544L - Unit Operations of Biological Materials Processing and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Transport processes of heat and mass are applied to the following unit operations: evaporation, drying, gas liquid separation processes (humidification cooling towers), vapor-liquid separation processes (distillation), soil-liquid separation processes (leaching), membrane separations (ultrafiltration, reserve osmosis), mechanical separation processes, extrusion.


    Prerequisites: Senior standing or consent. Corequisites: ABE 444L-444/544L-544.


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  • ABE 455-455L/555-555L - Principles of Biological Separation Processing and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Biological separation principle and process development for isolation of value added products from renewable agricultural based materials. The mass and heat transfer as well as engineering scale up will be applied to chromatography separation (gel filtration, ion exchange, affinity, hydrophobic interaction and affinity), membrane separation (microfiltration, ultrafiltration and diafiltration) and liquid-liquid extraction (aqueous two phase, micelle extraction and solvent extraction). Hands on laboratory experiments will be an integral part of this course. Students will be expected to complete comprehensive laboratory reports which include scale up computations. Corequisites: ABE 455L-ABE455/ABE 555L-ABE 555


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  • ABE 463-463L - Instrumentation for Agricultural and Biological Systems and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Measurement systems for strain, flow, pressure, displacement, and temperature as related to measurements for physical and biological systems are introduced with error analysis. The dynamic characteristics of the measurand and measurement system explored and the interaction of the dynamic characteristics of the measurand with the measurement system is discussed. Filters, amplifiers, logic circuits, and in put circuitry analysis and use are emphasized. Signal conditioning required for digital data acquisition is introduced. Prerequisites: EE 300. Corequisites: ABE 463L-463.


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  • ABE 464-464L - Monitoring and Controlling Agriculture and Biological Systems and Lab

    Credits: 2
    Data acquisition, processing, and analysis for agriculture and biological applications using a computer based system. Application of electronic instrumentation, LabView software programming. Introduction to CAN bus technology, proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers, and programmable logical controllers . Prerequisites: ABE 463. Corequisites: ABE 464L-464.


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  • ABE 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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ABS (Agriculture and Biological Sciences)
  

  • ABS 109 - First Year Seminar**

    Credits: 2
    First-year seminar course designed to introduce students to academic success strategies including the development of critical thinking and study skills, identification of campus resources, guidance in academic planning and engagement, time management and goal setting. Students will also investigate wellness topics, contemporary issues, diversity, and the land-grant mission of SDSU. In addition, this course is designed to expose students to the discipline-specific careers and their role in society. Notes: **Course meets IGR #1 


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  • ABS 203 - Global Food Systems ** (G)

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to global food systems and agricultural diversity. Food production techniques, economics, society/cultural values, and agricultural constraints in several countries will be studied. The course is team taught with faculty from Economics, Animal and Range Sciences, and Plant Science. Notes: Course meets IGR Goal #2 


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  • ABS 205 - Biotechnology in Agriculture and Medicine

    Credits: 2
    This course will provide a means for students in various majors to gain an understanding of the rapidly emerging, multidisciplinary research and applications in biotechnology, and to learn of potential career directions and training opportunities in biotechnology-related fields. Course materials and lectures will change each year to keep up with the changing technology. Guest lecturers will provide the best expertise available. Internet assistance is necessary to provide resource materials and new publications. Course will be open to all students.


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  • ABS 210 - Introduction to Biorenewable Products and Processing

    Credits: 3
    A survey of biorenewable resources, technologies, and industries. Topics include sources and production of biomass; processing of biomass into fuels and other products; environmental impact; and economic analysis. Cross-Listed: AST 210 Introduction to Biorenewable Products and Processing


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  • ABS 310 - Leadership for Families and the Food System

    Credits: 3
    Principles of leadership within the unique contexts of agriculture, biological sciences, family and consumer sciences. Topics covered include definitions and approaches to the study of leadership, leadership styles, gender and ethnic diversity, leadership in groups, ethical issues, mission statements, and emerging leadership issues. Cross-Listed: FCS 310.


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  • ABS 381 - Multicultural Agriculture/Biological Science Experience

    Credits: (2-4)
    This will be a team-mentored class. Students will work one on one or in small groups with professors that have knowledge of the region and one-to three week experience to an area in the U.S. that is different from their home agricultural community, to experience and evaluate diverse food/ agricultural systems. For the Bachelor’s degree, a maximum of 8 credits is allowed for domestic multicultural travel/study experience (ABS 381) and/or an international travel/study experience (ABS 482). ABS203 is recommended.


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  • ABS 475-475L - Integrated Natural Resource Management and Lab (AW)

    Credits: 3

    A capstone course that requires students to integrate previously-learned natural resource techniques and information into the strategic planning process. Students will be divided into small groups for plan development. Various majors are involved to allow for integrated course material.

    Lab to accompany ABS 475 Prerequisites: Senior Standing and PS 390 or Senior Standing and written consent Corequisites: ABS 475L-475


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  • ABS 482-582 - International Experience (G)

    Credits: 2-4
    This will be a team-mentored class. Students will work one on one or in small groups with professors that have knowledge of the global region and culture that will be visited. Students will participate in a one-to-three week travel/study abroad experience to another nation(s) to experience and evaluate diverse food/agricultural systems. For the Bachelor’s degree, a maximum of 8 credits is allowed for domestic multicultural travel/study experience (ABS 381) and/or an international travel/study experience (ABS 482). ABS 203 is recommended.


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ACCT (Accounting)
  

  • ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of fundamental accounting principles and procedures such as journalizing, posting, preparation of financial statements, and other selected topics. Accounting is emphasized as a service activity designed to provide the information about economic entities that is necessary for making sound decisions.


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  • ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A continuation of ACCT-210 with emphasis on partnership and corporate structures, management decision-making, cost control, and other selected topics. Prerequisites: ACCT 210.


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  • ACCT 310 - Intermediate Accounting I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Involves the intensive study of financial accounting standards, both in theory and practice, as they relate to the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Accounting problems and their impact on the financial statements are addressed in regard to current assets, fixed assets, intangible assets, liabilities, and other selected topics. Prerequisites: ACCT 211.


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  • ACCT 311 - Intermediate Accounting II (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Provides an intensive study of accounting standards, both in theory and practice, as they relate to the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Accounting problems and their impact on the financial statements are addressed in regard to liabilities, investments, stockholders’ equity, leases, pensions, tax allocation and other selected topics. Prerequisites: ACCT 310 or consent of instructor.


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  • ACCT 320 - Cost Accounting (COM)

    Credits: 3
    The study of principles and techniques for accumulating, reporting, and analyzing cost information for decision-making and external reporting. The use of cost accounting systems for planning and controlling cost responsibility centers is emphasized. Consideration is given to the appropriate use of various cost accounting methods such as activity-based costing, target costing, and just in time management techniques in service and manufacturing industries. Prerequisites: ACCT 211.


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  • ACCT 406-506 - Accounting for Entrepreneurs (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Accounting concepts and practices for entrepreneurs/small business owners. Emphasis given to the use of accounting tools to solve small business problems.


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  • ACCT 430 - Income Tax Accounting (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Involves the study of Federal Income Tax law as it affects individuals, as well as other selected topics. Prerequisites: ACCT 211.


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  • ACCT 450 - Auditing (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Studies both theory and practice. Topics include audit planning, internal control, audit procedures, audit reports and opinions, materiality, audit risk, evidential matter, as required by generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), professional ethics, legal responsibilities, and other selected topics. Prerequisites: ACCT 311 or consent of instructor.


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  • ACCT 493 - Workshop (COM)

    Credits: 1-4
    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.


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ADV (Advertising)
  

  • ADV 243 - Public Relations Principles

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the theory and practice of public relations, emphasizing its publics, management function, writing skills, communication processes, tools and professional ethics. Cross-Listed: MCOM 243


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  • ADV 314 - Sales, Promotion and Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Promotion, sales, advertising, circulation, practices and theories of marketing in advertising and graphic arts.


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  • ADV 343 - Strategies - Public Relations

    Credits: 3
    Problem-solving strategies and principles of message design for developing public relations campaigns. Students will explore ways to create strategy-driven public relations plans that enable organizations to reach specific audiences with both traditional and new media. Prerequisites: ADV/MCOM 243 Cross-Listed: MCOM 343


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  • ADV 370 - Advertising Principles

    Credits: 3
    Study of advertising as an institution. Discussion of historical foundations, economics, social consequences, structure, planning, execution and evaluation phases of the advertising process. Discussion of advertising as it relates to other types of marketing communication. Cross-Listed: MCOM 370


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  • ADV 371-371L - Advertising Copy and Layout and Studio

    Credits: 3, 0
    Discussion of principles and techniques for developing creative campaigns. Laboratory assignments apply thinking, design, and writing skills to creative problems for different media and different targets. Encompasses creative development for all advertising media. Corequisites: ADV 371L-371 Cross-Listed: MCOM 371-371L


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  • ADV 372-372L - Advertising Media Strategies and Lab

    Credits: 3

    Learn theory and fundamentals of evaluating advertising media. Analyze marketing variables, media characteristics, sources and strategies. Use computer planning models. Assigned range of planning problems and develop media plan within an integrated marketing framework.

    Hands-on application of advertising media strategies. Prerequisites: ADV/MCOM 370 Corequisites: ADV 372L-372


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  • ADV 411-411L - Media Analytics and Studio

    Credits: 3
    Students will gain an understanding of industry trends, terminology, planning, and measurement models related to traditional, social and emerging media environments. The studio provides hands-on application of media analytic principles. Corequisites: ADV 411L-411


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  • ADV 442-442L - Integrated Marketing Communication and Campaigns Studio

    Credits: 3, 0

    The capstone course of the advertising sequence. Use case study method and develop complete integrated communication plan for client. Make formal advertising campaign presentation.

    Hands-on application of integrated marketing communication campaigns. Corequisites: ADV 442L-442 Cross-Listed: MCOM 442-44L


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  • ADV 472 - Media Research and Planning

    Credits: 3
    This course develops the ability to conduct and analyze advertising and media research, and to prepare and execute a comprehensive consumer or audience plan. Cross-Listed: MCOM 472


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  • ADV 476 - International and Ethnic Advertising

    Credits: 3
    This course develops an understanding of international and ethnic advertising and marketing. Students gain experience in marketing decisions that reflect an understanding of intercultural and international markets and explore the social and ethical issues in such marketing. Cross-Listed: ADV 676, MCOM 476-676


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  • ADV 489 - Portfolio Production & Design

    Credits: 1-3
    Planning, creation, and production of portfolios for a variety of purposes. Cross-Listed: MCOM 489


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  • ADV 492 - Topics

    Credits: 1-5
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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AEWR (Atmospheric, Environmental, and Water Resources)
  
  

AGEC (Agricultural and Resource Economics)
  

  • AGEC 271-271L - Farm and Ranch Management and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Farm or ranch business from viewpoint of continuous profit and efficiency. Basics of farm management applied to selection and combination of enterprises, level of production, size of business, labor efficiency, and machinery efficiency. Types of farming, tenure and leasing, risk, prices, credit and starting farming. Business and production records, their analysis and use in budgeting and planning future operations Prerequisites: One course from MATH except 021, 101, 100T. Corequisites: AGEC 271L-AGEC 271.


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  • AGEC 320 - Ethics in agribusiness

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to ethical theories and frameworks used to discuss general ethical questions such as death, theft, and lying, followed by more specific agribusiness issues. Includes
    marketing claims, unhealthy foods, the development of genetically-modified organisms, controversy over hiring undocumented workers, and the consolidation of agriculture into industrial production facilities.


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  • AGEC 350 - Environmental law

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to regulatory theory, externalities and market failures, definition of key regulations affecting agribusiness, overview of local government law, and delineation of environmental laws relating to agriculture. Current environmental issues are related to statutory, administrative, and regulatory authorities.


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  • AGEC 352 - Agricultural Law

    Credits: 3
    Legal rights and duties of parties to agricultural business transactions: sales, secured transactions, real and personal property, business associations, labor relations, bankruptcy, water and drainage, and livestock. Emphasis is on South Dakota law. Prerequisites: BADM 350, junior standing.


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  • AGEC 354 - Agricultural Marketing and Prices

    Credits: 3
    Principal factors which affect the supply, demand and prices of agricultural commodities. Market information in forecasting price trends. Evaluation of alternate marketing strategies, e.g., futures trading, other forward pricing instruments. Alternative agricultural marketing institutions. Prerequisites: ECON 201 or 202


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  • AGEC 356 - Equine Law

    Credits: 3
    Topics include forms of equine business organization, employer requirements, taxes, debt collection, contracts, liability of horsemen, animal abuse and neglect, laws governing horse transport, estate planning, and insurance considerations.


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