Agribusiness-Engineering Technology
What is Agribusiness-Engineering Technology?
Engineering technology, an agribusiness emphasis, is the
application of engineering techniques to the production
of food and fiber. It bridges the gap between two applied
sciences: agriculture and engineering. Areas of concentration
include engines and tractor systems; electrical applications in
agriculture; soil and water conservation engineering; hydraulics
and machinery engineering; materials handling and energy;
structures and environmental control. Persons in this field use
knowledge of the biological, natural and physical sciences to
benefit society as they provide services in the management and
operation of related agricultural businesses.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville offers a four-year
program in agribusiness leading to a Bachelor of Science
degree. Within the agribusiness major, the student is provided
the opportunity to select engineering technology as an area of
emphasis.
Requirements
The major consists of a core curriculum of 26 credits in
agribusiness and 18 credits of engineering technology. The
remaining 16 credits can be selected from courses offered
by agricultural industries, industrial studies, computer
science, accounting, business administration or other related
departments throughout the university.
The engineering technology program is unique at
UW-Platteville in that high technology courses from other
colleges are utilized to fulfill some of the requirements for the
degree.
Faculty and Facilities
UW-Platteville provides the student with modern facilities
to support the program. Laboratories are well furnished with
current diagnostic equipment and provide the student with
hands-on experiences. There is one laboratory for power,
machinery and electricity, and another for agricultural
structures, soil conservation and materials handling. The 430acre university farm serves as a laboratory used for machinery
testing, grain handling, electrical power, structures and other
applications of engineering systems.
Courses at all levels are taught by faculty members who are well
qualified and possess advanced degrees in their particular area
of specialization. Everyone involved in this program exhibits a
caring attitude of concern for the student as he/she progresses
through the completion of a degree.
High School Preparation
The high school student preparing to enter the engineering
technology program should have a mechanical aptitude and
a strong background in science and mathematics. Courses
in mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry and vocational
agriculture are highly desirable.
Outstanding Career Opportunities
Excellent is the word used for the program’s placement record,
and the opportunities for graduates are many and varied.
Graduates are employed with government agencies such as the
Natural Resources Conservation Service and many different
types of firms including power and machinery, farmstead
equipment, electrical power supply, building construction,
processing, finance and farm supply. Entry-level positions are
generally in sales, service or testing, and management.
Internships
Additional knowledge can be gained through the School of
Agriculture internship program which places a student in
industry during the summer months to obtain experience while
earning college credits and a salary.
Extracurricular Activities
Students selecting the engineering technology emphasis in the
agribusiness program can enhance their education by becoming
members of the Agricultural Mechanization Club, Agribusiness
Club, National Agri-Marketing Association or any of a number
of organizations which hold special interest for them.
Nontraditional and Transfer Students
Nontraditional and transfer students fit into the engineering
technology program with relative ease. Students are
individually advised with regard to courses and credits. Because
of the flexibility of the program, credit transfer is handled as a
normal procedure.
(Pubs 12-0594 Revised—11/9/11)
For More Information
Visit www.uwplatt.edu/soa.
For more information on the agribusiness-engineering
technology emphasis, write to the School of Agriculture,
UW-Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville WI 53818-3099 or
call 608.342.1393.
For general information on the university and its programs,
consult the website at www.uwplatt.edu or contact Prospective
Student Services, UW-Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville
WI 53818-3099 or call toll-free 1.877.897.5288 or locally
608.342.1068.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville does not discriminate on
the basis of age, race, creed, color, handicap, sex, sexual orientation,
developmental disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest
record or conviction record.
Suggested Course of Study
First Year
First Semester
Engl 1130 Freshman Composition
AgIn 1500 Intro to Ag. Business
AgIn 1750 Equip., Struct, Power Sys.
AgSc 1000 Intro. to Animal Science
PE
1000 Fitness Assessment
History Elective
Second Semester
Engl 1230 Freshman Composition
Chem 1050 Chemistry
AgSc 1260 Crop Production
Social Science Elective
PE
1110 Physical Activity
3
3
3
3
1
3
16
3
5
3
3
1
15
Second Year
First Semester
AgIn 2230 Soils
AgIn 3830 Engines and Tractor Systems
AgSc 2010 Accounting I
Math 2430 Elementary Statistics
Humanities Elective
Second Semester
Social Science 2nd Course (EGS)
Fine Arts Elective
Social Science Elective
AgSc 2020 Accounting II
AgIn 2430 Agri-Marketing
3
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
3
3
15
Third Year
First Semester
Spch 1010 Public Speaking
Liberal Arts 2nd Course (IE)
AgSc 4890 Structures and Env. Controls
AgIn 3430 Quant. Methods in Ag. Bus.
AgIn 2450 Ag. Bus. Prof. Devel. I
Emphasis Elective
Second Semester
AgIn 4690 Hydraulics and Machinery
CoSc 1830 Microcomputer Appl.
Phys 1050 Physics
AgIn 3850 Elec. App. in Agriculture
AgIn 3450 Ag. Bus. Prof. Devel. II
Fourth Year
2
3
3
3
1
3
15
3
3
5
3
1
15
AgIn 4580 Ag. Bus. Intern. Summer
3
AgIn 3950 Soil and Water Cons. Eng.
AgIn 3410 Ag. Consulting and Sales
Comm3010 Bus. Communication
Emphasis Electives 3
3
3
7
First Semester
Second Semester
AgIn 4790 Materials and Energy
AgIn 4500 Business Management
Emphasis Electives
16
3
3
9
15