ABE 101 - Introduction to Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Credits: 1Introduction to careers in and applications of engineering to biological systems. Emphasis is on engineering with plant, animals, and soil based systems and on the properties of biological materials.
ABE 132 - Engineering Tools for Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Credits: 1Familiarization 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.
ABE 222 - Project Development for Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Credits: 1Introduction 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.
Credits: 4Analysis 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.
ABE 324-324L - Ag Structures and Indoor Environment and Lab
Credits: 4Course 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.
ABE 343-343L - Engineering Properties of Biological Materials and Lab
Credits: 3Engineering 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.
ABE 350-350L - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and Lab
Credits: 3Fluid 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: ABE 350L-350.
Credits: 2Procedures, 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.
Credits: 2Procedures, 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.
ABE 434-434L/534-534L - Natural Resources Engineering and Lab
Credits: 4Precipitation, 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.
ABE 444-444L/544-544L - Unit Operations of Biological Materials Processing and Lab
Credits: 4Transport 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.
ABE 463-463L - Instrumentation for Agricultural and Biological Systems and Lab
Credits: 3Measurement 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 measurement system explored and the interaction of the dynamic characteristics of the measurand with the measurement system is discussed. Filters, amplifiers, logic circuits, and input circuitry analysis and use are emphasized. Signal conditioning required for digital data acquisition is introduced. Prerequisites: EE 300. Corequisites: ABE 463L-463.
ABE 464-464L - Monitoring and Controlling Agriculture and Biological Systems and Lab
Credits: 2Data 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.
Credits: 1A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
Credits: 1-3Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Credits: 1-4Includes 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.
Credits: 1-6Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than in the case with field experience courses.
Credits: 1-6Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.
Credits: 1-6Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.
Credits: 1-3Includes 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.
Credits: 2First-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.
Credits: 3Introduction 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 SGR #3.
ABS 205 - Biotechnology in Agriculture and Medicine
Credits: 2This 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.
Credits: 1-6Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.
Credits: 1-6A 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 limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
ABS 475-475L - Integrated Natural Resource Management and Lab
Credits: 3A 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. Corequisites: ABS 475L-475.
Credits: 2-4Students 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 travel/study abroad experience to another nation(s) to experience and evaluate diverse food/agricultural systems. Notes: For the Bachelor’s degree, a maximum of 8 credits is allowed for an international travel/study experience (ABS 482). ABS 203 is recommended.
Credits: 1-6Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.
Credits: 1-4Includes 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.
Credits: 1-3Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Credits: 3A 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.
Credits: 3A continuation of ACCT 210 with emphasis on partnership and corporate structures, management decision-making, cost control, and other selected topics. Prerequisites: ACCT 210.
Credits: 3Involves 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.
Credits: 3Provides 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 instructor consent.
Credits: 3The 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.
Credits: 3Studies 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 instructor consent.
Credits: 1-4Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Credits: 1-4Includes 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.
Credits: 1-12Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Credits: 1ACS 011 is an early intervention course designed to assist students who have been readmitted following suspension to achieve greater success. Through utilization of strategies which strengthen skills required for academic, professional, and personal accomplishments, the course will empower students to become proactive, responsible self-advocates for their academic careers and personal goals.
Credits: 2This course provides guidance and experiences in decision-making, self-assessment, academic exploration and career planning for students who are uncertain of their choice of major and are in the Exploratory Studies program. Both lecture and lab experiences are included with the goal of student selection of a major by the end of the first-year of study.
Credits: 2First-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.
Credits: 1Early intervention course designed to assist students on academic probation. Through utilization of strategies which strengthen skills required for greater academic success, the course empowers students to become proactive, responsible self-advocates for their academic careers and goals.
Credits: 2Instruction to enhance learning in a college environment and throughout life. Topics include organizational and time management skills, strategies to improve learning, a recognition of learning styles and creating positive learning environments.
Credits: 2Transition-year seminar course is designed to assist returning students (non-traditional, adult and transfer) with transitioning to the university. The course will address academic success strategies, identification of university resources, guidance in academic planning and engagement, on-going time management and goal-setting. Students will also further investigate wellness topics, contemporary issues, diversity and the university mission.
Credits: 1This course provides training for peer mentors on mentoring techniques, roles in the peer mentoring relationship, and peer leadership. Areas of emphasis include mentor and mentee responsibilities, confidentiality, leading mentoring meetings, communication skills, learning styles, mentoring diverse student populations, and study skills.
Credits: 1-3Instruction to train peer tutors on tutoring techniques, roles in the tutoring relationship, and peer leadership. Areas of emphasis include tutor and tutee responsibilities, confidentiality, leading tutoring sessions, communication skills, learning styles, tutoring diverse student populations, study skills, and tutoring skills. Prerequisites: Written consent (must be employed as a tutor at SDSU).
Credits: 2Service learning involves the integration of academic learning, relevant service with community partners, purposeful civic engagement and structured reflection for the purpose of enriching the learning experience and increasing student involvement in community service. The academic study may be in any discipline. Open to all majors.
Credits: 1-3Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.
ACS 382 - Theory and Practice of College Peer Tutoring
Credits: 1-3Instruction to train peer tutors on advanced tutoring skills and techniques and on practices for facilitating peer helping relationships. Topics will build on those covered in the Level I tutor training course. Areas of emphasis include role modeling; intercultural communication; probing questions; referral skills; and using resources, critical thinking, educational theory, and leadership theory. Prerequisites: ACS 282 and written consent (must be employed as a tutor at SDSU).
Credits: 1-3Instruction to train peer tutors on tutoring techniques, roles in the tutoring relationship, and peer leadership. Areas of emphasis include mentoring new tutors, role modeling, leadership, assertiveness, group dynamics, group management, planning a workshop, and conducting meetings. Prerequisites: ACS 382 and written consent (must be employed as a tutor at SDSU).
Credits: 1Junior and Senior level students will learn strategies required to make a successful transition from student life to career. The course will include information on job search skills, resume development, professional ethics, lifelong learning, workplace behavior and diversity issues.
Credits: 1-2A 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 limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.
Credits: 3Study 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.
ADV 371-371L - Advertising Copy and Layout and Studio (COM)
Credits: 3Discussion 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.
ADV 372-372L - Advertising Media Strategies and Lab
Credits: 3Learn 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 370. Corequisites: ADV 372L-372.
Credits: 3Students 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. Cross-Listed: PUBR 411-411L.
ADV 442-442L - Integrated Marketing Communication and Campaigns Studio (COM)
Credits: 3The 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: PUBR 442-442L.
Credits: 3This 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: PUBR 472.
ADV 476-576 - Global and Multicultural Advertising
Credits: 3This course develops an understanding of global and multicultural advertising and marketing. Students gain experience in decisions that reflect an understanding of global and multicultural markets and explore the social and ethical issues in such advertising and marketing.
Credits: 1-5Includes 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.
Credits: 3Farm or ranch business from the viewpoint of sustainable profit and efficiency. Application of business and economic principles to a portfolio of enterprises, scale of production, size of business, capital investments, and efficiency. Business planning, including records and data management and financial analysis for current and future operations. Prerequisites: One course from MATH except 021, 095, 101, 100T.
Credits: 1-4Includes 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.
Credits: 3Introduction 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. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
Credits: 3Introduction 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. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
Credits: 3Legal 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: BLAW 350, junior standing. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance.
Credits: 3Principal factors which affect supply, demand, and price determination within the food system. Evaluation of alternative marketing strategies, including the use of different price discovery mechanisms such as futures and options. Structure and organization of markets and food marketing channels. Prerequisites: ECON 201 or ECON 202.
Credits: 3Topics 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. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance.