Submitted to the ASABE ED-206 Committee
For Curriculum Review and Program Recognition
June 2008
TABLE OF CONTENT
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 2
History of Educational Program ................................................................................................................................2
Objectives of the Program .........................................................................................................................................3
Student Enrollment Data............................................................................................................................................5
CURRICULUM IDENTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ............................................... 7
Admission Criteria to the University .........................................................................................................................7
Categories of ASM curricula ................................................................................................................................... 12
TEACHING STAFF ..................................................................................................................... 14
University Administrative Organization .................................................................................................................. 14
Academic Advisory Board ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Curriculum Evaluation and Development ............................................................................................................... 17
ADMINISTRATIVE AND RESOURCE SUPPORT .................................................................. 20
Teaching Allotments (FTE) ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Faculty Vitae (see Appendix D for those faculty teaching ASM courses) ............................................................. 20
Financial resources devoted to program .................................................................................................................. 23
Physical Facilities Devoted to Program ................................................................................................................... 27
Library resources ..................................................................................................................................................... 42
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ................................................................................................... 43
Appendix ....................................................................................................................................... 45
Appendix A ............................................................................................................................................................. 47
Appendix B .............................................................................................................................................................. 53
Appendix C .............................................................................................................................................................. 93
Appendix D ........................................................................................................................................................... 125
Appendix E ............................................................................................................................................................ 149
Appendix F ............................................................................................................................................................ 151
Appendix G ........................................................................................................................................................... 185
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) curriculum is an option in the School of
Agriculture that is coordinated through the Agricultural & Biological Engineering Department.
This four-year Bachelor of Science degree program includes the basic core requirements in
mathematics, communications, science, and the humanities and social sciences that are required
by all School of Agriculture options
The program prepares individuals to organize and manage technology-based businesses, with
emphasis on planning and directing an industry or business project with responsibility for results.
Students develop skills in communications, business management, computer applications, and
the agriculture sciences, in addition to technical courses based in the Department. National and
international job opportunities include: manufacturing and processing operations management,
technical services and diagnostics, building and equipment systems, materials handling and
process flow, technical product application and sales, product evaluation and education, and
production agriculture. The ASM curriculum permits the student to select several elective
courses to provide additional in-depth training in areas such as agronomy, animal science,
agricultural economics (students automatically receive a minor in agri-business management),
botany & plant pathology, related engineering sciences, entomology, and internationalization.
History of Educational Program
Agricultural Mechanization (Ag Mech) began at Purdue University as an emphasis area in the
General Agriculture option in the late 1950s. The change occurred due to an emphasis shift in
Agricultural Engineering programs in the late 50s and early 60s that downgraded the sales,
service, application and resource management aspects of the programs and placed greater
emphasis on training in the design, research and development aspects of Agricultural
Engineering. The program moved back under the direction of the Agricultural Engineering
Department in 1965, with 19 students and 1 graduate that year. This was the same year that
Professor Ray Lien presented a paper on "Agricultural Mechanization Graduate Programs" at the
ASAE winter meeting in Detroit, MI. The Ag Mech emphasis area became recognized as a
degree option within the School of Agriculture in 1968.
The Purdue Ag Mech Club was formed in 1968 and was recognized by ASAE in 1969 when
ASAE, with support of A-214 (currently ED-205), initiated the A-218 (currently ED-207),
Student Affiliate Clubs Committee (later Student Mechanization Club committee). The program
continued to grow throughout the latter part of the 60s and through the 70s, with ASAE officially
recognizing the Ag Mech membership grade in 1977. Discussions at the national level in 1970
led a 5 member Ad-Hoc Committee being appointed by ASAE in 1974 to study the needs for
curriculum development for the Agricultural Mechanization programs. The study group led to
the formation of ASAE's A-219 (currently ED-206), Agricultural Mechanization Curriculum
Committee, which had its first meeting at the 1977 ASAE Summer meeting in North Carolina.
At that time, those schools that had a nationally recognized student mechanization club were
judged as having ASAE recognized curricula.
The Alpha Chapter of Alpha Mu, the Agricultural mechanization honorary, was established at
Purdue University in 1977 and has been active since that time, with 8 new initiates in 2008.
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In December 1988, an Agricultural Mechanization curriculum workshop was held prior to the
annual winter meeting in Chicago, IL. The recommendations were:
1. An ad-hoc committee should be formed to review the appropriateness for utilizing the
ABET accreditation for Agricultural Mechanization Programs.
2. That the current program designation "Agricultural Mechanization" is not an appropriate
description of the program today or in the future.
3. That the umbrella definition to replace Agricultural Mechanization be Agricultural
Engineering Technology and Management.
4. That there be one level of membership within ASAE unless opposed by NSPE.
Following the 1988 meeting a study was conducted within the Ag Mech program at Purdue
University, utilizing input from current and former graduates, and representatives from business
and industry, to determine what name of the program should be. By an overwhelming margin
Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) was chosen. At the same time a complete review of
the curriculum was implemented, followed by major changes being made to meet the educational
needs of the future graduates and an Associate Degree program was established. Enrollment in
the Agricultural Mechanization program peaked in 1981 at 145 students, but a changing job
market and pressures on the agricultural economy led to a downturn. The program reached an
enrollment low of 45 by 1991. The comprehensive curriculum revitalization begun in 1988
culminated in the development of the current Agricultural Systems Management program which
debuted in 1992. The name change and curriculum changes became effective concurrently with
the School of Agriculture's new core curriculum in the fall of 1992. At that time the prefix for all
ASM courses was changed from AGEN (currently ABE) to ASM to differentiate them from the
engineering curriculum. The curriculum has undergone minor modifications yearly since that
time, with a new School of Agriculture core curriculum being implemented for the fall 2001
semester.
Beginning with the spring 2000 semester, students in the School of Agriculture could, for the
first time, have recognized Minors or Dual-Majors within the School of Agriculture. Under the
current and future core curriculum, ASM students will automatically receive a Minor in Agribusiness Management, and have the opportunity to Minor or Dual-Major in other areas within
the School of Agriculture and other Schools within the University.
Objectives of the Program
The ASM program prepares individuals to organize and management environmentally-sound,
technology-based businesses. The emphasis is on planning and directing an industry or business
project with responsibility for results. The program provides an in-depth technical knowledge
for selecting and applying advanced technologies in the food system. Graduates should be able
to think critically and logically, apply knowledge, solve problems, and write and speak with
clarity and purpose. Graduates of the program must demonstrate:
1. Ability to understand and apply the basic principles of mathematics, science, technology,
management, and economics to agricultural systems.
2. Ability to identify agricultural systems problems, locate relevant information, develop
and analyze possible alternatives, and formulate and implement solutions.
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3. Ability to effectively use economic principles, scientific technologies, techniques, and
skills necessary to manage agricultural systems.
4. Ability to recognize and define agricultural systems problems and the impact of their
proposed technological solutions in an international and societal context.
5. Ability to understand and participate in performance evaluations, collect, analyze and
interpret the data, and communicate the results.
6. Ability to demonstrate appropriate listening, speaking, writing, presentation, and
interpersonal skills needed to interact and communicate effectively.
7. Ability to function with, and contribute effectively to, multi-disciplinary teams.
8. Ability to understand professional and ethical responsibilities and put them into practice.
In addition to program outcomes, the Purdue College of Agriculture has established college level
outcomes to be assessed at the program level (not student level). They are listed here:
B.S. graduates from Purdue College of Agriculture will:
Scientific Principles: Demonstrate use of the scientific method to identify problems, formulate
hypothesis tests, conduct and analyze data, and derive conclusions.
Critical Thinking: Demonstrate critical thinking by using evidence-based information to
develop sound responses to complex problems.
Professional Preparation: Demonstrate proficiency in their chosen discipline that incorporates
knowledge, skills, technology, and ethics.
Communication: Demonstrate the ability to write and speak with effectiveness while
considering audience and purpose.
Teamwork: Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a problem-solving team.
Cultural Understanding: Demonstrate knowledge of a range of cultures and an understanding
of human values and points of view of other than their own.
Social Principles: Explain social, economic, political, and environmental principles and their
significance and relevance for living in a global community.
Civic Responsibility: Explain the significance of civic responsibility to community and society
at large.
Lifelong Learning: Demonstrate skills necessary for lifelong learning.
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Student Enrollment Data
Enrollment has been steady. Freshmen coming into the program directly from high school is
typically low, but has been increasing in recent years as more students become aware of the
ASM major. The enrollment numbers for each of the last five years are shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Enrollment in ASM Curriculum
Year
Fall
Spring
2001-2002 98
103
2002-2003 94
106
2003-2004 109
105
2004-2005 111
114
2005-2006 106
103
2006-2007 106
107
2007-2008 98
96
Academic distribution by class for the fall 2007 semester is shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Enrollment Distribution by Class
Class
Number of Percent
Students
(%)
Freshmen
15
15%
Sophomore 35
36%
Junior
28
29%
Senior
20
20%
Graduates
Number of graduates for each of the last 5 years is shown in Table 3.
Table 3. Number of ASM Graduates
Year
Number
Graduating
2002-2003 20
2003-2004 27
2004-2005 31
2005-2006 29
2006-2007 28
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Typical job classifications and sample employers (last 5 years) are as follows:
Typical Job Classifications
Technical Sales and Product Support Business Management
Field Testing and Service
Agricultural Production
Building/Construction Precision Agriculture
Marketing and Sales Banking
Product Development Facilities Management
Sample Employers (Abbreviated Listing)
AGCO
John Deere Company
Dow Agri Products
Chore-Time Brock
Cargill
Bayer
Calmar Mapping Service
Pioneer
Lester Building Systems
CNH
ADM
Gehl Company
Scott Industrial Equipment Co.
Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. Zeneca
Agro Chem, Inc.
SafeGrain Inc.
Syngenta
The trend in beginning salaries over the last 5 years has been a steady increase of approximately
$2,500 per year. During this same time period the starting salaries for ASM graduates have
exceeded the School of Agriculture average by nearly $3,000/year. The average starting salary
for graduates over the last 5 years is shown in Table 4.
Table 4. ASM Average Starting Salary
Year
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
ASM Average Salary
$38,222
$36,441
$37,220
$41,500
$39,273
Sch. of Ag. Avg. Salary
$33,985
$32,724
$35,416
$36,234
$39,631
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CURRICULUM IDENTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
Admission Criteria to the University
Expectations for Freshmen
Applications are reviewed on an individual and holistic basis. First and foremost, applicants must
be prepared academically for the rigors of college and the academic demands specific to the
Purdue college, school, or program to which they are seeking admission.
In its individual review of each applicant, Purdue considers the following factors equally:
• Subject matter expectations
• Overall grades in academic coursework
• Grades related to intended major
• Strength of student's overall high school curriculum
• Trends in achievement
• Class rank
• Overall grade point average
• Core grade point average (English, academic math, laboratory science, foreign
language, speech)
• SAT or ACT score (including writing section)
• Ability to be successful in intended major
• Personal background and experiences
• Information provided by high school guidance counselor (or other school
administrator)
• Time of year the student applies
• Space availability in the intended program
Purdue requires the SAT or ACT if a student has not completed one full year of college work
upon Purdue enrollment. The writing section of the SAT or ACT is required.
All applicants must graduate from high school or have a GED, and Indiana residents are given
preference.
High School Preparation
Most students who are admitted to Purdue surpass the subject matter expectations listed in the
chart below. Therefore, all students who plan to apply to Purdue are encouraged to exceed these
expectations as well.
Courses that qualify for the subject matter categories include the following:
•
•
•
Math* -- algebra, geometry, advanced algebra, trigonometry, and calculus, but not
computer, general, or business math.
Laboratory Science* -- biology, chemistry, physics, earth/space science,
physiology/anatomy, etc.
English -- grammar, composition, literature, speech, and vocabulary, but not journalism,
newspaper, yearbook, or theatre arts.
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*Math and science courses offered in high school technology preparation programs are
acceptable only for the College of Technology.
Subject Matter Expectations
for Applicants Entering Fall 2008
College/School/Program
High School Semesters or Equivalent
Math1
Lab Science2 English
Agriculture
6
6
8
4
Consumer and
Family Sciences
6
4
8
4
Education
6
4
8
4
Engineering
6
6 (2 must be
chemistry)
8
4
Health Sciences
6
6
8
4
Liberal Arts
6
4
8
4
Management
6
4
8
4
Nursing
6
6 (2 must be 8
biology and 2
chemistry)
4
Prepharmacy
6
6 (2 must be 8
biology and 2
chemistry)
4
Science
6
6
8
4
Technology
6
4
8
4
Undergraduate Studies Program
6
4
8
4
Veterinary Technology
(Bachelor's)
6
6 (2 must be 8
biology and 2
chemistry)
Foreign
Language3
Veterinary Technology
4
2 biology,
8
(Associate)
2 chemistry
1 Academic math includes algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, analysis, etc.
2 Lab science includes biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, earth/space science,
etc.
3 Students do not have to take four semesters of the same foreign language. American Sign
Language counts if it is part of a secondary school’s curriculum.
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Indiana Residents Only
Core 40: Purdue University applauds the state's efforts to strengthen Indiana's high school
students' academic preparation and expects all students graduating from high school to complete
the Core 40 requirements. In addition to considering high school courses, Purdue will continue
to use other factors such as grade point average, class rank, trends in achievement, honors
courses, and test scores when reviewing applications for admission. We will evaluate applicants
on an individual basis and in relation to their requested majors. Program limitations also will
continue to be a factor in admission to certain majors.
Academic Honors Diploma: All students considering a college education should complete a
strong academic curriculum in high school, and Purdue encourages students to consider earning
the Academic Honors Diploma. However, earning the diploma does not guarantee admission to
any Purdue college, school, or program.
Transfer Criteria
College transfer student applications are reviewed on an individual and holistic basis. Such
review encompasses much of the same criteria that applies to beginning college students, such
as:
• High school subject matter expectations
• Overall grades in academic coursework
• Grades related to intended major
• Ability to be successful in intended major
• Personal background and experiences
• Time of year the student applies
• Space availability in the intended program
In addition, transfer applicants must satisfy criteria including GPA expectations in
college-level coursework and program-specific prerequisites, grade requirements,
etc. (see chart below).
If you did not meet the subject matter expectations while in high school, we will review your
college transcript(s) to determine if you have made up those deficiencies.
Admission expectations depend on the Purdue college or school you wish to enter.
Academic Program
Expected
GPA*
Agriculture
2.2-2.7
Additional Expectations**
Check our closed programs page for availability of
individual areas of study.
*Important Note: Having only the stated expected GPA does not guarantee admission. To ensure
the integrity of our academic programs and to provide quality resources for students already
admitted, the required grade point average and other criteria necessary for admission to a specific
Purdue college, school, or program may change without notice.
**Applicants in their first semester of college may be admitted as transfer students based on
their high school academic record, pending successful completion of their first college semester
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coursework. Otherwise, transfer applicants are expected to have completed a minimum of 12
college-level credits (developmental and/or remedial coursework does not apply) and must
satisfy criteria including GPA expectations in college-level coursework and program-specific
prerequisites, grade requirements, etc.
Subject Matter Expectations
for Applicants Entering Fall 2008
High School Semesters or Equivalent
Math1
College/School/Program
Lab Science2 English
Foreign
Language3
Agriculture
6
6
8
4
1 Academic math includes algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, analysis, etc.
2 Lab science includes biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, earth/space science,
etc.
3 Students do not have to take four semesters of the same foreign language. American Sign
Language counts if it is part of a secondary school’s curriculum.
Expectations for International Students
Admission expectations for international students are similar to those for other students, with
three exceptions:
1. a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score is required [GCE "0" Level
English language exam score, International English Language Testing System (IELTS),
or sufficient SAT verbal score may be used in place of the TOEFL];
2. need-based financial aid is not available for beginning students; and
3. admitted students must pay a one-semester fee deposit.
For more information, visit the Office of International Students & Scholars (ISS) Web site. ISS
handles the admission process for international students and will assist you with academic,
personal, and immigration-related matters.
Contact:
Office of International Students & Scholars
Schleman Hall, Room 136
475 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050
USA
Phone: +1 (765) 494-5770
Fax: +1 (765) 494-6859
E-mail: iss@purdue.edu
Admissions Inquiries and Procedures
All inquiries about admissions (whether you are entering from high school, transferring from
another institution, or re-entering after being out of school) should be addressed to: Office of
Admissions; Purdue University; Schleman Hall; 475 Stadium Mall Drive; West Lafayette, IN
47907-2050; admissions@purdue.edu; (765) 494-1776.
Your first inquiry concerning admission should include (1) the amount of education you have
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completed; (2) your plans for further education, indicating your area of interest; and (3) the
approximate date of your entrance to Purdue.
When you are entering directly from high school, the Office of Admissions suggests that you file
your application for admission early in your senior year. Transfer students should apply as early
as possible.
Admission Criteria to the Program
Admission to the ASM program is the same as those for the College of Agriculture, which
follows the University guidelines.
Other Related Programs
Co-op or Internship
Students have significant opportunities for internships with numerous companies. A majority of
our students take advantage of these opportunities, with several opting for multiple internship
experiences
Associate Degree
The ASM program offers a 2-year Associate Degree designed to meet the needs of students who,
upon entry, do not want to complete the BS Degree, but are interested in expanding their
knowledge base beyond the high school level. The program is not a watered-down curriculum,
but rather is composed of courses that are used in the Bachelor of Science programs of study.
All credits are transferable to baccalaureate degree programs. Plans of study must be developed
in accordance with curricular requirements approved by the College of Agriculture faculty.
Agriculture electives must be selected from courses offered or approved by the College of
Agriculture faculty. A minimum 2.00 graduation index is required to earn the Associate in
Agriculture degree in the ASM option.
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Categories of ASM curricula
The subject matter distribution for Purdue’s B.S. degree in ASM in included in Table 5. The
complete student handbook containing all degree requirements is included as Appendix B.
Appendix B includes lists of all courses which satisfy categorical requirements. As part of
the College of Agriculture requirements, students must satisfy multicultural awareness and
international understanding requirements; they meet these requirements by choosing electives
and selectives (selections from lists) appropriately.
Table 5. Subject matter distribution of the Purdue undergraduate ASM program.
Subject Matter Distribution (credits indicated, 131 credits required)
Course
Number
Title
AGR 101
ASM 104
CHM 111
ENGL 106
MA 220
Intro to College of Ag and Purdue Univ.
Intro to Agricultural Systems
General Chemistry
English Composition
Introduction to Calculus
Humanities Selective*
ASM 231
Computer Applications in Agriculture
CHM 112
General Chemistry
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
COM 114
214 The Nature of Physics (3) OR 220 General
PHYS ____ Physics (4)
Biological Science Selective
Introductory Microeconomics For Food And
AGEC 203 Agribusiness
ASM 211
ASM 221
ASM 222
AGEC 220
AGRY 255
ASM 245
ASM 350
Technical Graphic Communication
Career Opportunities Seminar
Crop Production Equipment
Biological Science Selective
Agricultural Selective
Marketing Farm Products
Soil Science
Materials Handling and Processing
Safety in Agriculture
Statistics Selective
Math or Science Selective
ASM 336
ASM 345
OLS ____
Environmental Systems Management
Power Units and Power Trains
AGEC 311 Accounting for Farm Business Planning
OR MGMT 200 Introductory Accounting
252 Human Relations in Organizations or 274
Applied Leadership
Communications Selective
Elective -- Unrestricted
AGEC 331 Principles of Selling in Agricultural Business
310 Farm Organization OR 330 Management
AGEC ____ Methods for Agricultural Business
ASM 333
Facilities Planning and Management
Agricultural Selective
Social Science Selective*
ASM 420
ASM 421
ASM 495
Elective -- INTL UND+
Electric Power and Controls
Senior Seminar
AGEC 455 Agricultural Law or MGMT 455 Legal
Background for Business I
Agricultural Selective
Humanities -- INTL UND OR Social Science
Slective -- INTL UND*
Elective -- Unrestricted
Agricultural Systems Management
ASM 400+ Selective
Agricultural Selective
Humanities Selective*
Humanities -- INTL UND OR Social Science
Slective -- INTL UND*
Curriculum Total Credits
Curriculum Total %
ASABE ED-206 guidelines (%)
Credits
1
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3 or 4
4
3
3
1
3
4
3
3
3
3
1
3
2 or 1
3
3
Math and
Sciences
Technical
Agriculture
1
Management
Sciences
Agricultural
Systems
Management
Composition
Humanities and
and
Social Sciences Communication
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
1
3
4
3
3
3
3
1
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
1
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
25
19
15
15
11
15
18
14
15
36
27
15
15
11
10
13
10
15
12
Mathematics and
statistics
6%
Electives
7%
Agriculture
11%
Business and
management
11%
Science (biology,
chemistry, physics)
13%
Humanities and
social sciences
14%
Applied
engineering (ASM
courses)
28%
Communications
10%
Figure 1.Purdue ASM Courses. Subject Matter distribution.
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TEACHING STAFF
University Administrative Organization
The Department of Agricultural
ricultural and Biological Engineering is one of ten instructional units
within the College of Agriculture. All staffing, budgetary, and policy or programmatic decisions
are the responsibility of the Dean of Agriculture and the four Associate Deans (Academic
(Academi
Programs, Agricultural Research Programs, Cooperative Extension, and International Programs
in Agriculture). The traditional land grant missions of teaching, research, and extension are fully
integrated into these academic units. Most faculty hold split appointments, usually between two
of the three land-grant
grant mission functions: teaching, research, and outreach. The departmental
research and extension philosophy has been, and continues to be, problem
problem-focused
focused rather than
discipline-based.
based. Virtually every research project and major extension program involves
personnel from other departments. Within this climate, the scope of cooperation is also
exceptional with other campus research units such as: Site Specific Management Center
(SSMC), National Soil Erosion
on Research Laboratory (NSERL), Center for Food Safety and
Engineering, Whistler Carbohydrate Center, Laboratory of Renewable Resource Engineering
(LORRE), Laboratory for Applications of Remote Sensing (LARS), and the Environmental
Science and Engineering Institute.
Overall administrative responsibility in the Department lies with the Department Head, to whom
all faculty report directly. The administrative structure of the department is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 22. Purdue ABE organizational chart
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Academic Advisory Board
In August of 1999, the Academic Advisory Board (AAB) was formed to provide a means to
communicate insight and feedback from the alumni, government, and industrial perspectives to
help guide and improve the ABE undergraduate programs. Over the past two years, the Board
has focused on advising the Department and its Academic Programs Committee (APC) on issues
related to the ABET review and its “outcome-based" assessment process which included the
ASM program. The opportunity for faculty to share and discuss important academic issues with
this group has been invaluable. We see this Board as an integral part of our continuous quality
improvement process for our academic programs.
Table 6. Academic Advisory Board members include:
Mr. Scott Benko
Purdue, BS Ag Mechanization 1982
Employer: Haltom Equipment
Mr. William Carteaux
Indiana Weslyan, MBA 1999
Purdue, BS Ag Mechanization 1984
Employer: The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.
Mr. Duane Crockrum
Employer: Parker Hannifin Inc.
Mr. Kevin Eikenberry
Purdue, BS Ag Mechanization 1984
Employer: Discian Group
Mr. Barry Gutwein
Purdue, MS Ag Engineering 1985
Purdue, BS Ag Engineering 1980
Employer: Doctors Without Borders
Mr. Steve Havlik
Purdue, MS Ag Engineering 1989
Employer: Kraft Foods, Inc.
Dr. Gerry Isaacs
Michigan State Univ. PhD 1954
Purdue, MS EE 1949
Purdue, BS EE 1947
Employer: Retired
Ms. Jane Lavey
Purdue, BS Ag. Engineering/BFPE 1992
Employer: Eli Lilly
Mr. Robert Martin
Purdue, BS Ag Engineering 1957
Employer: Retired/Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
Mr. Michael Massonne
Purdue, BS Ag Engineering 1988
Employer: DLZ
Ms. Cynthia McCracken
Purdue, BS BFPE 2000
Employer: A.E. Staley Manufacturing
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Mr. Bruce McKenzie
Purdue, BS Ag. Engineering 1950
Employer: Retired – Prof. Emeritus from ABE
Mr. Bart Nelson
Purdue, BS General Ag 1961
Employer: Nelson Irrigation Corporation
Mr. Gerald Powell
Purdue, BS Ag Mechanization 1985
Employer: Dow AgroSciences
Mr. Dale Reed
Purdue, BS Ag Engineering 1953
Employer: Buran and Reed, Inc.
Mr. Jon Rettinger
Purdue, MS Ag Engineering 1987
Purdue, BS Ag Engineering 1982
Employer: Self employed/Farmer
Dr. David Smith
Univ. of IL, PhD 1973
Purdue, MS Ag Engineering 1969
Purdue, BS Ag Engineering 1967
Employer: Deere & Co. Tech. Center.
Ms. Anne Marie Smrchek
Purdue, BS ABE 1998
Employer: City of Indianapolis
Mr. Jason Stonecipher
Purdue, BS Ag Systems Management 1996
Employer: Westland Corporation
Dr. Rebecca Thompson
Purdue, BS Ag Engineering 1993
Employer: Kellogg Company
Mr. Lee Tolbert
Employer: Deere & Company – Waterloo Works
Dr. Kurt Waananen
Purdue, PhD Ag Engineering 1989
Purdue, MS Ag Engineering 1987
Wash. St. Univ, BS 1985
Employer: General Mills, Inc.
Mrs. Katherine Wettschurack
Purdue, BS Ag Engineering 1992
Employer: Tyler Machinery Company
Mr. Harvey White
White Hydraulics
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Curriculum Evaluation and Development
Just as the input of the Academic Advisory Board is essential to the process of establishing
educational goals for the Department, input from students and course instructors is essential to
the continuous improvement of courses offered by the ASM program. The course evaluation
forms located in Appendix (E/H) have been used for several years; each evaluation form is based
upon a set of program outcomes that has been created for the ASM academic program. Data
from course evaluations are used in annual faculty reviews and for course refinements.
Each graduating senior is also asked to take a written survey immediately prior to graduation.
(See Appendix (E/H).) Figures 3, 4, and 5 show results based on 70 responses over the most
recent 3 years. Figure 3 is an indirect measure of the Purdue ASM program’s ability to help
students achieve the educational outcomes of the program. Students indicated “anticipated
importance” for each outcome exceeding 3.5 (on a 5.0 point scale) indicating some congruence
with the faculty point of view. Assessment of the program ranged from 3.6 to 4.3 indicating the
program is very good. Relative weaknesses in the area of computer tools, contemporary and
social issues, and data interpretation are being addressed through course revisions.
Figure 4 is a summary of student assessment of general education and agricultural and basic
science instruction. Competency scores were lowest (near 3.0 out of 5.0) for chemistry and
physics. These were correlated to low assessment of quality of instruction. Many Purdue ASM
students focus on crop production and obtain a minor in farm or agribusiness management;
competency scores in crop and soil sciences and management were highest and were near 4.0.
Figure 5 summarizes student assessment of ASM instruction. All scores for quality of
instruction and competency exceeded 3.0. A relatively weak area appeared to be precision
agriculture (for which a new faculty position has opened). Relative strength areas (competency
scores exceeding 4.0) included management, safety, power units, facilities, crop production, and
equipment.
In addition to the written survey, graduating seniors actively participate in a group exit interview
with the department head (generally with very good attendance and enthusiastic participation).
In the interest of continuous improvement, a summary of this student input and the Purdue ASM
faculty response is included in Table 7.
Table 7. Summary of senior exit survey suggestions for Purdue ASM improvement.
Graduating senior input
Purdue ASM faculty response/plan
Capstone project course was too unstructured,
The senior seminar course, taken in the fall,
planning the prior semester may be needed;
now includes project management and gets
feedback on projects is needed
students to the proposal stage prior to their last
semester.
In ASM, students need help to better
The new Excel workbook for advising and a
understand minors
specific “ASM student handbook” as in the
Appendix should help.
Advice on electives is needed earlier
The new-to-Purdue online registration will
require students to take more ownership of
their own curriculum. The advising manual
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and regular advisor meetings should help
clarify elective choices.
The flexibility and breadth will be maintained.
ASM is a good broad curriculum; students
appreciate the flexibility to obtain minors.
An appreciation for the value of life-long learning.
The ability to practice ethical responsibility in personal and professional life.
The ability to contribute effectively to a multi-disciplinary team.
Appropriate and effective writing, speaking, and listening skills.
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
An understanding of the global and societal impact of decisions made when
developing or supporting agricultural systems.
Effective use of appropriate techniques, skills, and state-of-the-art computer tools
necessary to operate, manage, or support agricultural systems.
The ability to plan and/or conduct field studies and analyze and interpret data.
The ability to plan a system or process to meet desired goal subject to constraints.
An understanding of, and the ability to, identify, formulate, layout and solve
problems for agricultural systems.
The ability to understand and apply knowledge of mathematics, agricultural
sciences, economics and management
An understanding of agricultural systems management profession and practice.
0.00
Anticipated Importance
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
Program Assessment
Figure 3. Assessment of the Purdue ASM program’s ability to meet educational outcome
statements of alumni capabilities and skills (from graduating senior surveys, n=70).
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Liberal Arts (Humanitites)
International Understanding
Management/Supervision
Writing Ability
Speaking Ability
Crop Sciences
Soil Sciences
Animal Sciences
Economics
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
Quality of Instruction
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
Level of Competency
Figure 4. Assessment of general education and agricultural and basic sciences instruction in
Purdue’s ASM program (from graduating senior surveys, n=70).
Agricultural Structures
Grain Handling, Drying, and Storage
Precision Agriculture Applications
Soil and Water Conservation Management
Electric Power and Controls
Marketing Agricultural Products
Agribusiness Management
Farm Management
Environmental Issues and Waste Managemnet
Agricultural Safety
Fluid Power and Transmission/Hydraulics
Power Units
Facilities Planning and Mangement
Material Handling and Processing
Crop Production Systems
Equipment Operation, Selection, and Management
Computer Applications in Agriculture
Technical Graphics
0.00
0.50
1.00
Quality of Instruction
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
Level of Competency
Figure 5. Assessment of Agricultural Systems Management instruction in Purdue’s ASM
program (from graduating senior surveys, n=70).
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ADMINISTRATIVE AND RESOURCE SUPPORT
Teaching Allotments (FTE)
Personnel Trends
1. Faculty Positions
The number of Agricultural and Biological Engineering faculty members has increased
by 29 percent since 2001. The Department currently has 27.3 FTE faculty members
including two department Heads, ABE and Engineering Education, two Associate Deans
of Engineering, and one Associate Dean of Agriculture. The department is currently
seeking to fill two additional positions, one in biological engineering, the other in ASM.
The current faculty, as distributed by mission, is 11.4 FTE teaching (academic), 3.9 FTE
extension, and 12 FTE research.
2. Post-doctoral and Other Professional Staff
The department currently employs two visiting professors, three research faculty, 20
post-doctoral, and 21 administrative/professional staff. Of that group, 4.0 FTE are
budgeted to appropriated monies; others are supported by competitive project funding.
These appointments are reviewed annually by the Head and the faculty member whose
project supports them.
3. Clerical/Service Staff
There are currently 9.5 FTEs in clerical staff and 1.0 FTE in service (machine shop
personnel) positions. 1.5 of the clerical positions are assigned to the Department’s
Business Office; .75 FTEs are budgeted to externally funded projects.
All of these appointments are reviewed annually by the Head and the faculty members
whom they support.
4. Graduate Staff
At the present time, including graduate students directed (and employed) by adjunct and
courtesy faculty and students directed by ABE faculty with courtesy appointments in
other departments, there are 85 graduate students. Of that group, seven FTEs are on
teaching assistantship appointments; all others are on research assistantships or
fellowships.
Faculty Vitae (see Appendix D for those faculty teaching ASM courses)
Table 8. Faculty and areas of specialization
Faculty
Office
Campus Email
Phone (_@purdue.edu)
(49-___)
Vincent F. Bralts
ENAD
45349
bralts
(Assoc. Dean of
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Engineering)
Dennis Buckmaster ABE 217 69512
dbuckmas
Area of Specialization
Irrigation design and management; Hydraulic
network analysis using Finite Element Method;
Water quality modeling; International
development.
Machine systems: forage and biomass harvest,
storage and delivery
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Osvaldo Campanella FS 2151
66330
campa
AGAD
48433
216
ABE 216 45013
carroll
ichaubey
Keith A. Cherkauer ABE 312 67982
cherkaue
Heidi Diefes-Dux
ENAD
206
43887
hdiefes
Bernard A. Engel
(Dept. Head)
ABE 218 41162
engelb
Daniel R. Ess
ABE 311 63977
ess
William E. Field
ABE 308B 41191
field
Natalie J. Carroll
Indrajeet Chaubey
Dennis C. Flanagan SOIL 107 47748
(Adjunct)
flanagan
Jane Frankenberger ABE
208A
41194
frankenb
Kamyar Haghighi
ENAD
(Head, Engineering 203
Education)
43884
haghighi
Albert J. Heber
ABE 215 41214
heber
Klein E. Ileleji
ABE 309 41198
ileleji
Food process engineering. Food Rheology.
Food Extrusion, evaporation. Food processes
simulation.
Soil and water engineering; Finite Element
Models; Youth environmental programs.
Ecohydrology, solute and sediment transport,
best management practices to minimize nonpoint
source pollution, spatial variability of natural
processes, land use terrestrial and aquatic
processes, integrated watershed/water quality
management technology, mathematical
modeling, and application of geographic
information systems and remote sensing
Remote sensing, hydrology models,
environmental change, land-atmosphere
interactions, the hydrologic cycle, the impact of
snow and soil frost on the surface water, energy
balance in the upper Mississippi River basin,
applicability of aircraft- and satellite-based
thermal remote sensing to monitoring stream
temperatures.
Educational methods research as it pertains to the
development of engineering courses and
curricula. Food process engr - unit operations,
process, and plant modeling and optimization
through experimentation and theory.
Artificial intelligence; Expert systems;
Simulation; Soil and water engineering; Natural
resource conservation and management;
Geographical information systems.
Development and analysis of information
intensive agricultural production systems.
Agricultural safety and health; Breaking New
Ground Resource Center.
Soil and water resources; Erosion mechanics,
prediction, and control; Sediment deposition;
Water quality
Water quality; Watershed protection; Soil and
water engineering; Geographical information
systems; Hydrologic simulation modeling
Finite element modeling and analysis;
Computational techniques; Design and
automation; Knowledge-aided mechanical
design; Machine systems Engineering.
Building ventilation; Indoor air quality; Air
pollution; Wood coatings.
Grain quality , post-harvest engineering, sensors
and Process Controls, biomass production and
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Joseph Irudayaraj
NA
41162
josephi
Monika Ivantysynova ABE 314 66578
mivantys
Don D. Jones
ABE 208B 41178
jonesd
Gary W. Krutz
ABE 213 41179
krutz
Michael R. Ladisch POTR 216 47022
ladisch
Chang Lu
ABE 217 41188
changlu
John Lumkes
ABE 216 41173
lumkes
Rabi H. Mohtar
ABE 321 41791
mohtar
Mark T. Morgan
FS 1161
mmorgan
Nathan S. Mosier
ABE 211 62044
41180
mosiern
Ganesan Narsimhan FS 2247
41199
narsimha
Martin R. Okos
41211
okos
FS 1171
Marshall Porterfield ABE 319 41195
porterf
handling, production of energy crops, new
technology development, biomass
characterization, and production, densification
and post-harvest technologies for biomass
utilization.
Sensor device fabrication and study of individual
molecules using confocal spectroscopy and
microscopy to better understand their mobility
and interaction. Applications include health and
food.
Modeling of pumps, motors, actuators, and
complex fluid power systems, advanced CVT
transmission concepts, energy saving actuator
technology
Structures and environment; Home and
agricultural waste management.
Power and machinery; Fluid power electronic
control for machinery applications; Agricultural
sensor development.
Biotechnology and bioprocess engineering;
Bioseparations; Chemical reactor design and
kinetics; Biomass conversion.
Microfluidics and Nanobiotechnology.
Microfabricated biosensors for food safety. Drug
delivery using microfluidic devices. Single
molecule biophysics using fluorescence
spectroscopy.
Electrohydraulics; on- and off-road vehicle
design; drive-by-wire control systems; and
diagnostics and prognostics for hydraulic and
pneumatic systems
Environmental resources engineering; Numerical
methods; Simulation models to improve
utilization of natural resources; Hydrological
systems interaction with the environment;
Irrigation systems.
Electronic sensing of food properties; Design of
food processing control systems.
Bioprocessing Rrenewable resources to fuels,
chemicals, & pharmaceuticals. Biocatalysis.
Food engineering; Bioseparations; Food
emulsions and foams; Functional properties of
proteins.
Food process engineering; Computer aided
design of food processes; Heat and mass transfer
in foods; Fermentation and biological reactor
design; Properties of food; Biological products.
Biological engineering, sensor technology and
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Jenna L. Rickus
ABE 214 41197
rickus
Richard L. Stroshine ABE 308 41192
strosh
Bernard Y. Tao
tao
FS 3239
41183
instrumentation, BioMEMS, eukaryotic cell
signaling, space and gravitational biology
Biosensors; Bio-nanotechnology; Mathematical
Modeling.
Physical properties of agricultural materials;
Sensing food quality; Grain quality; Grain
drying; Handling storage; Grain Harvesting.
Biocatalysis; Biomaterials utilization;
Recombinant genetic engineering; Carbohydrate
enzyme technology.
Financial resources devoted to program
Historical Funding Pattern by Sources
Over the past six years we have averaged a steady growth in the Department’s budget. The
annual expenditures have grown by approximately 105%, having an annual growth rate of
approximately 17.5% percent, for an estimated total of $10.9 million estimated for the 2007-08
fiscal year (Figure 6). Much of this growth is due to the increase in appropriated funds to
support new faculty positions and salary increases.
$9,000,000
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
Hard Funds
$3,000,000
Soft Funds
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
Figure 6. Expenditures by source of funds.
Role and Emphasis on Outside Funding
All program areas in the Department are required to seek funding to augment state and federal
appropriations. Excellence and innovation cannot be sustained without success in this arena.
Funding by program mission is shown in Figure 7.
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2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
Extension
1,000,000
Research
Teaching
500,000
-
Figure 7. 2000-2008 Expenditures by mission.
Figure 7 illustrates that the return on investment of each research dollar in 2001-2008 was over
130% and extension showed a return of over 250%. This return on investment of state and
federal research dollars is funded primarily by competitive institutional sources such as the
USDA, EPA, NRCS, NSF, IDEM, ISDH and IDNR as well as industrial companies such as
Caterpillar, Ford, Deere, Kraft, Parker Hannifin, Sauer Danfoss, Frito Lay, Indiana Soybean
Board, and General Mills.
However, if factors such as student tuition, gifts of equipment, and endowed scholarships from
external funds were considered, the return on investment would be equally impressive. State and
federal sources provide the appropriated funding (historically, though inaccurately, referred to as
“Hard funds”) and external (competitive or “Soft funds”) come from both private and public
sources. Because the largest share of competitive public funding originates from federal
agencies, it is apparent that federal dollars support nearly half of the department’s research
budget (Figures 8 and 9). However, external industrial support has risen significantly over the
course of the past 6 years and we anticipate that trend will continue.
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
Ext Industry
Ext Public
Federal
State
$0
Figure 8. 2002-2007 income source trends.
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The Role of Development
Historically state institutions have relied heavily on state and grant support for funding. More
recently, the role of alumni and friends, as well as industrial corporations in the support of
University laboratory equipment, scholarships and facility renovations, has become increasingly
important. During the last five years, the Department has made a concerted effort to enhance the
ties with our alumni and friends through the establishment of the ABE Development Committee
in 1997. This committee has met biannually to discuss and identify issues for departmental
action and consideration.
Communications with our alumni and friends has also been improved through the publication of
our biannual newsletter. This publication, with a circulation of about 3000 copies per issue,
typically includes information regarding department improvements, latest research trends,
student activities, alumni news, scholarship recipients, donor gifts, and social activities. Our
improved communication and relations with alumni and industry has resulted in consistent
overall giving to the Department both in cash donations as well as "in kind" gifts (Figure 9).
$700,000
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
Total Individual gifts
$200,000
Total Corporation Gifts
$100,000
$0
Figure 9. Gifts to ABE from individuals and corporations.
In many cases, development funds allow us to leverage university and industrial grants. We
consider these funds necessary for the margin of excellence required to maintain ASM and ABE
programs which are among the best in the U.S.
How the Monies are Spent
A university is, by definition, a “people intensive business.” Approximately half of yearly
expenditures are for salaries and wages (S & W). Capital equipment and supplies and expenses
(S & E) make up the other half of expenditures (Figure 10).
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2006-07
17%
47%
S&W
S&E
Capital Equipment
36%
Figure 10. Expenditure distribution by category.
$2,500,000.00
$2,000,000.00
$1,500,000.00
Extension
$1,000,000.00
$500,000.00
Research
Teaching
$0.00
Figure 11. Expenditures of appropriated dollars by departmental mission.
Figure 11 is included to show the breakdown of hard funded expenses as they relate to the three
major missions of the department: extension, research, and teaching. Extension expenditures
have remained steady; teaching expenditures have fluctuated with no clear trend; research
expenditures, however, have shown a steady increase in most years covered by this report.
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Physical Facilities Devoted to Program
Facilities and Equipment
This section describes current Department facilities, summarizes recent renovations and
enhancements, and presents plans for continued enhancements of existing facilities. The final
section presents possibilities for meeting long-term facilities needs. The Department staff and
laboratories are located largely in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building (Figures
14 and 15). In 1998 four food process engineering faculty moved their offices and laboratories to
the newly constructed Food Science Building. The MAHA Fluid Power laboratory
(approximately 20,000 ft2 is located off campus.
Department faculty are actively involved in cross-disciplinary efforts, especially within the
College of Agriculture and the College of Engineering. These partnerships allow access to a
range and quality of facilities that would otherwise not be available. The shared facilities
contribute to the quality of the research program and are also valuable for extension and teaching
efforts. Department personnel cooperate with, and utilize laboratories and/or offices at, the
following locations: Site Specific Management Center (SSMC), USDA/ARS National Soil
Erosion Research Laboratory (NSERL), the Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering
(LORRE), and the Purdue Agricultural Centers (PAC’s). A significant portion of the biosensor
research conducted by ABE faculty is done in Discovery Park facilities. Much of the biofuel
research is conducted in the LORRE facilities.
Although the primary resource of our Department is its motivated and capable faculty and staff,
good facilities can enhance productivity and help the Department more effectively fulfill its
mission. The Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building itself provides 40,300 assignable
square feet (ASF) with a gross area of 60,380 square feet. Facilities in the Food Science Building
include four new research laboratories (3,962 ASF) and 13 offices (1,570 ASF) serving six staff
(four of whom are faculty) and 21 graduate assistants or postdoctoral researchers. In addition, the
Department has a post-frame building near the Purdue Airport that is suitable for storage of
equipment and supplies (5,740 ASF). Although a Coating Application Research Laboratory
(CARL) with 1,373 ASF is assigned to the Department, it is presently being used by Engineering
Interdisciplinary Programs under the direction of the Dean of Engineering.
The guiding philosophy used in allocating space in the ABE Building is to locate classrooms,
offices, and computer laboratories in the north portion of the building. The two primary
classrooms (204 and 205) are located in the middle of the second floor. At the present time, the
University schedules several classes from outside the Department in rooms 204. The teaching
laboratories are located on the first floor in the east and west ends and near the middle of the
building, adjacent to the computer laboratories. The southernmost portion of the building is used
primarily for research. This arrangement confines the majority of the “traffic” to the front of the
building, thereby improving security and limiting the disruption of research activities.
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Figure 12. ABE Building Layout (first floor)
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Figure 13. ABE Building Layout (2nd and 3rd floors)
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This section describes current Department facilities, summarizes recent renovations and presents
plans for continued enhancements of existing facilities. The final portion of this section presents
possibilities for meeting long-term facilities needs. The Department staff and laboratories are
located primarily within the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building (Figures 12 and
13). At present, ABE faculty, staff and graduate students are housed in five buildings: ABE,
Food Science, Potter, Bindley and INOK. All buildings are located on the Purdue campus except
for INOK which is approximately 1 ½ miles north of campus.
Most ABE faculty are actively involved in cross-disciplinary efforts, especially within the
Colleges of Agriculture and Engineering. These partnerships allow access to a range and quality
of facilities and expertise that would otherwise not be available. The shared facilities contribute
to the quality of ABE’s research, extension and teaching efforts. Department personnel cooperate
with, and utilize laboratories and/or offices at, the following locations: USDA/ARS National Soil
Erosion Research Laboratory (NSERL), the Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering
(LORRE), Bindley nanotechnology and the Purdue Agricultural Centers (PAC’s).
Although the primary resource of our Department is its motivated and capable faculty, staff and
students, excellent facilities increase productivity and enhance the Department’s ability to more
effectively fulfill its mission. The Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building itself
provides 40,300 assignable square feet (ASF) with a gross area of 60,380 square feet. Facilities
in the Food Science Building include four research laboratories (3,962 ASF) and 13 offices
(1,570 ASF) serving six staff (four of whom are faculty) and 21 graduate assistants or
postdoctoral researchers.
ABE Building
Within the ABE Building, classrooms, offices, and computer laboratories are located in the main
(north) portion. This part of the building consists of three levels plus a full attic (used for longterm storage and to house the Department’s central computer servers and disk storage as well as
general storage.) There are two primary classrooms (204 and 205) located near the middle of the
second floor. At the present time, classes from other departments are scheduled in Rom 204 by
the University. Within the ABE building, lectures are also held in 301 and 212, which also
double as Departmental conference rooms. Teaching/research laboratories are located on the first
floor at both ends of the main corridor and in the central and west southern wings of the building.
A metal and wood fabrication shop is located in the east wing. Two computer laboratories (15
workstations each) are located off the main corridor in the main section of the first floor. The
southernmost wings of the building (Figure 15) are used primarily for research and applied
teaching activities. The central wing is used by upper class students for their capstone design
project during the spring semester, and houses very large equipment used for teaching activities.
This arrangement confines the majority of student traffic to the front (north) portion of the
building, thereby improving security and limiting the disruption of research activities.
Recent Building Improvements
316 converted from grad computer lab to faculty office space
301 converted from obsolete drafting lab to large conference room that can hold entire faculty,
and which can be split into two smaller conference rooms
306 and 307 converted from graduate housing to AP staff
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304 and 305 renovated to more modern graduate office space with computer connections
113 converted from a food processing laboratory to olfactometry laboratory
In 2005, renovation of classroom 301 into conference room/classroom space was completed.
ABE 316 was renovated from computer lab space to an 8-station grad student office.
The Environmental Quality Laboratory (EQL) in 101 was modified to accommodate the
biosensors lab. The spaces now occupied by the EQL is 102C and 106E.
The air quality space in 102A was repainted and set up to accommodate a multimillion dollar air
quality project (NAEMS).
ABE Computer Facilities
The Department has maintained a superior computational environment for two decades via a
highly networked workstation/server environment; today implemented with state-of-the-art
Microsoft and Sun engineering workstations and servers. Computers are such vital, pervasive
tools for engineers and managers that virtually every Department program benefits from the
strength of these facilities. However, several are critically dependent upon this environment:
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Mathematical Modeling and Simulation - Systems analysis and integration with decision
support systems and process design evaluation.
Digital Multi-Media - Development of more effective learning paradigms using new
technologies and the global information warehouse.
County Connectivity - On-line access to most county extension offices in the state.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Allows storage, analysis and visualization of spatial
data for planning and visualization.
Visualization and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) - Development of new engineering
design tools and teaching support, using state-of-the-art workstations and software.
The ABE department is a member of the Engineering Computer Network (ECN) which provides
computing support to the department owned computer equipment. ABE has over 290 desktop
and laptop PCs running the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system. ECN
provides software tools to install, update and manage the computing environment so students,
staff and faculty have access to the latest in engineering software. All computing data available
to the PCs is stored on two ABE owned Sun V440 fileservers running the Solaris OS. ECN also
provided back up services for all active data stored on the ABE system.
High speed local area network links up to Gigabit speeds and secure wireless networking are
provided thoughout the ABE building by the Information Technology at Purdue (ITap)
department. ITap also provides networking service across the entire campus and to the rest of the
world. With this support service, the ABE computing system is able to provide world-wide
access to unique modeling services.
Three instructional computer labs are available:
• ABE 105 – 14 Windows XP workstations for departmental teaching
• ABE 106A – 16 specialized Windows XP workstations instrumented for real-time data
acquisition and control, including three custom-built instrumentation benches.
• ABE 116 – 16 Windows XP workstations for departmental teaching.
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Some of the extensive software packages available on ABE computers include:
Office productivity tools – MS OFFICE, ENDNOTE, MATHTYPE, MACROMEDIA
STUDIO, INTERNET EXPLORE, MOZILLA FIREFOX and THUNDERBIRD
Engineering modeling tools – ANSYS, COMSOL, EASY5, FLUENT, GAMBIT,
HYPERWORKS, MATHCAD, MATLAB, MULTISPEC, MS VISUAL STUDIO,
SUPERPRO, WEPP
Computer Aided Engineering – AUTOCAD, PROENGINEER, SURFER7
Data acquisition and controls – LABVIEW, SAS
Geographic Information Systems – ARCINFO, ARCVIEW, ARCGIS, SSTOOLBOX
Microcomputers perform real-time laboratory control of experiments through data acquisition
and dynamic control functions. Field research utilizes battery-powered data loggers and
microcomputers to internally store data for transmission to the department via telephone
interrogation.
The department also benefits from access to labs and classroom computers and projectors (ABE
105, 106a, 116, 204 and 205,212 and 301) managed by the Information Technology at Purdue
(ITaP) organization as well as two portable projectors used in extension and, on occasion, for
teaching and other presentations.. Our faculty, staff and students use ITaP labs in other buildings
across campus for instructional purposes. The organization is responsible for planning,
coordination and maintenance of the central computing and telecommunications systems on the
West Lafayette campus, along with media production and distance-learning services. ITaP was
formed in 2001 (previously known as PUCC – Purdue University Computing Center), bringing
together several related areas of computing and telecommunications as a result of Purdue's vision
for seamlessly integrating information technology with learning, discovery, engagement, and
business enterprise of the University. In the years since, ITaP has formed partnerships with
distributed IT groups within the University, led development of the IT strategic plan to support
University decisions, and launched numerous new projects.
Laboratories Associated with ABE:
Biomaterials Properties Laboratory (ABE Room 110) (Richard)
The Biomaterials Properties Laboratory is used for teaching and research related to the
engineering properties of biological materials. An MTS/Sintech Servo-mechanical Universal
Testing Machine (maximum capacity 10,000 lbs) is located in the laboratory. It has a dedicated
micro-computer and interactive controls allowing automatic control of crosshead speed and
movement, data collection, and real-time data analysis. In March of 2000 the PC was upgraded
and Testworks 4.0 software was installed. The new software accesses the Department’s computer
network. This permits files to be saved to the user’s account and the printing of files and reports
on network printers. The laboratory also has magnetic resonance sensing equipment that is used
for research on magnetic resonance sensing of food composition and quality, and for detection of
internal damage of fruits and vegetables. In 1998, rheological measurement and pilot scale
extrusion equipment, which were previously located in this laboratory, were relocated to the
Food Science building.
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Sensors and Instrumentation Laboratory (ABE Room 106A)
The Sensors and Instrumentation Laboratory is used primarily for teaching. The laboratory has
three instrumentation benches equipped with various transducers, including flowmeters,
thermocouples, pressure transmitters, control valves, pumps, and heaters. The benches are
equipped with PC’s containing data acquisition cards. Students program most data acquisition
operations with site-licensed LABVIEW and NI-DAQ software purchased from National
Instruments. Other equipment available in the laboratory includes three oscilloscopes with
function generators, six multi-channel power supplies, and six National Instruments accessory
boxes capable of generating periodic waves, temperature signals, digital inputs and outputs, and
shaft encoder outputs. Students also build their own signal conditioning circuits using electronic
components and an array of modern sensors, including thermocouple, RTD and thermistor
temperature probes, LVDTs, load cells and strain gauges. All the data acquisition systems are
internet compatible and can be accessed worldwide.
The sensors and instrumentation lab is also used for teaching “technologies for precision
agriculture”. The computers are equipped with ActiveSync, which enables the transfer of sitespecific, field data collected with any of the 11 iPAQ pocket PCs which have FarmWorks
SiteMate and ESRI’s Arcpad installed. The GPS devices include 12 Trine GPS with WAAS
differential correction, and 6 Trimble AG132 DGPS receivers. One of the Trimble GPS units is
able to receive real-time satellite differential correction (annual subscription fee paid). The
others are limited to receiving the Coast Guard Beacon differential correction signal. A donation
from AgLeader and funds from Agrowknowledge enabled a team of senior students in
Agricultural Systems Management to construct a fully functioning Gain Yield Monitor Simulator
(GYMS) based on an Insight monitor. Another lab simulator is available for the Green Star
Yield Monitor (John Deere). A Variable-Rate Seeding Simulator (VRSS) is based on an
AgLeader PF3000 monitor and a Rawson controller. Raven Industries has provided a SmarTrax
system which is installed on a CNH3415 tractor. A Trimble (AgLeader) EZ-Steer has been
installed on a Kubota RTV. A tractor equipped with AutoTrac (and GreenStar 2 system) is
provided on annual lease from the John Deere Foundation. These three vehicles enable students
to gain hands-on experiences with automatic, controlled steering. In addition, there are 3 light
bar systems (SatLoc, Trimble, and Raven) for teaching students about guidance technologies.
Students also gain hands-on experiences processing data with software such as SSToolbox
(ArcView based), and SMS Advanced which are installed in ABE 116/118. Students in the
technologies for precision agriculture course see demonstrations and have limited access to other
mapping software such as APEX.
Dynamometer and Large Engines Laboratory and Small Engines Laboratory (ABE Room 102)
A donation from John Deere combined with departmental funds were used to purchase six 12 hp
Kubota engines in November of 1995 and six 60 hp John Deere engines in January of 1996. The
six 12 hp Kubota engines are used in the Small Engines Laboratory for agricultural systems
management classes (ASM 104 and ASM 201). The 60 hp engines are used in Purdue’s Fluid
Power and Large Engines Teaching Laboratory for dynamometer tests conducted in laboratories
for ABE 545 and ASM 345. In December of 2000, John Deere contributed eight 22 hp diesel
engines to the Department. They are also being used in ASM 104 and ASM 201.
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In December of 1999, the Department received a Dyne systems dynamometer to replace an aging
dynamometer also located in the laboratory (ABE Room 102). The unit uses a 400 amp, 460volt electrical connection. The dynamometer is equipped with a data acquisition system and
controls that permit testing similar to that routinely conducted by engine manufacturers. Engine
speed or torque may be controlled, and data collection in ASM and ABE courses includes speed,
torque, power, fuel consumption, exhaust gas temperature, and throttle setting. There is
capability for other measurements as well.
Air Quality Laboratory (ABE Room 113, 102, 102D) (Heber)
The Purdue Agricultural Air Quality Laboratory (PAAQL) specializes in odor assessment using
olfactometry, chemical analyses using GC-MS-O and FTIR Spectroscopy, and continuous
emissions monitoring of ammonia, hydrogen sulfide greenhouse gases, and particulate matter. Its
capabilities include state of the art analytical equipment for sample analysis on the premises.
Quality research can be performed under specific controlled settings in an environmentally
controlled laboratory. A buoyant and convective flux chamber (BCFC) can be used for
estimating lagoon emissions, and mobile laboratories allows continuous emissions monitoring on
site. PAAQL personnel have been working on the science and research of agricultural air quality
and air emissions since January of 1994. They are leading the National Air Emissions
Monitoring Study involving all major aspects of the lab’s capabilities, including VOC analysis
and olfactometry.
In 2002, Room 102D a partition wall was extended to create an additional lab which was
designated 102E - Air Quality Lab. Room 113 Purdue Agricultural Air Quality Lab (PAAQL)
was renovated.
Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory (ABE Room 102D)
The Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory has facilities for conducting chemical analyses of plant
biomass samples, including moisture content, ash content, carbohydrate profile, and lignin
content. Major equipment include natural and forced convection ovens, an ashing furnace,
Soxhlet extraction apparatus, UV/Vis spectrophotometer, halogen moisture balance, Wiley mill,
balances, and a small autoclave with steam generator. It is available for use by students in the
School of Agriculture as well as other schools on campus for conducting these analyses. It is
expected that this laboratory will ultimately improve recruitment, retention, and placement of the
Department’s engineering students with interest in biological processing, especially biofuels
production. Improvements to this lab to allow for more biomass sample analyses, including
ASTM and ASABE standard procedures for bulk density, and forage nutritional analysis will be
needed in the next five years to add to the analytical capabilities in ABE related to biofuels
research. Set-up and operation of the laboratory is being coordinated by Nathan Mosier, an
Assistant Professor who arrived on campus in April of 2003.
Water Quality Laboratory (New) (Indrajeet, Rabi and Jane)
Water Quality Laboratory (New) (Indrajeet, Rabi Jane and Keith)
The Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering group uses parts of three laboratories for
water quality research and teaching.
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The Environmental Field Preparation Lab, in ABE 106E, is used for preparation and
testing of field equipment and initial processing of samples. It provides critical support
for water quality field research that takes place on Purdue research farms, private farms,
and in streams and ditches around the state. Research projects that use this lab total more
than $600,000. This lab is approximately 400 square feet, and is used for research,
testing, and field preparation using equipment that tolerates uneven temperatures and
dust.
The Water Quality Analytical Lab is currently located in a small portion of ABE 101,
but is in need of a larger space to accommodate research being conducted by several
graduate students. This lab is used for water quality and soil analyses using modern
electronic equipment that requires clean and climate-controlled conditions. Current
equipment includes full soil medium characterization set up to measure simultaneously
shrinkage/swelling moisture content, volume change and stresses, and and an Ion
Chromatograph. In addition, Dr. Chaubey has extensive resource commitments that are
being held up for lack of space, and additional equipment will be purchased as space
becomes available. Research funding that requires this lab totals more than $100,000.
The Environmental Teaching Lab, located in 106E. It will be used for a number of soil
and water lab exercises primarily for ABE 325, Soil and Water Conservation
Engineering. This lab space is shared with ASM 201 and various other courses.
Equipment includes soil aggregate analysis, soil moisture measurements and state of the
art surveying equipment.
*(Number of grad students using labs: Chaubey 3, Frankenberger 2, Cherkauer ___,
Mohtar 2)
Research activities can be divided into two categories based on the nature of the laboratory work:
clean room for sensor development and sample analysis (nutrient content, pH, DO, etc.); and
wet-lab space for soil and water sample processing.
The Environmental and Natural Resources Group shares ABE 101 as a clean room with the
Biosensors group to perform soil and water sample analyses. An area of approximately 400 ft2
is currently under development to support wet-lab activities in ABE 106. This space will be
shared by four current ABE faculty members (Chaubey, Cherkauer, Frankenberger, Mohtar) and
a number of graduate students working with these faculty. This space will have storage
capability to house various field equipments when not in use for field data collection.
The wet-laboratory in ABE 106 will have the following:
1. Bench space for many constantly changing experiments, that could also be used for the
course labs. It will have capacity to accommodate 20 students, as well as provide space
for at least four graduate students working on very different experiments.
2. Source of water, for testing equipment that measures water and soil. “Wet” equipment
and experiments would be focused at one end of the lab.
3. A clean area for testing sensors and other computer-related equipment. The sensors will
be built on some of the flexible bench space listed in (1), but needs to be relatively clean
and dry.
4. Flexible (open) space for equipment that will be used from time to time, such as soil
refractometer, air sparging, soil bin, sieving, grinding, filtering.
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5. Drying oven and refrigerator.
6. Storage for soil and water measurement equipment
7. Storage space for surveying equipment
8. Internet access
9. Telephone connection
10. White board to support teaching/research that will take place in the lab.
Critical additions needed for the ENRE research group are: (1) adequate laboratory space to
accommodate both wet and clean room activities and to accommodate various laboratory classes
taught in ENRE; (2) a hard funded laboratory manager to maintain all equipment and to provide
technical support on various data analysis and to train undergraduate and graduate students; and
(3) analytical equipment to analyze water samples from teaching and research projects.
Room 101 (Joseph)
Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory (ABE Room 102D)
The Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory has facilities for conducting chemical analyses of plant
biomass samples, including moisture content, ash content, carbohydrate profile, and lignin
content. Major equipment include natural and forced convection ovens, an ashing furnace,
Soxhlet extraction apparatus, UV/Vis spectrophotometer, halogen moisture balance, Wiley mill,
balances, and a small autoclave with steam generator. It is available for use by students in the
School of Agriculture as well as other schools on campus for conducting these analyses. It is
expected that this laboratory will ultimately improve recruitment, retention, and placement of the
Department’s engineering students with interest in biological processing, especially biofuels
production. Improvements to this lab to allow for more biomass sample analyses, including
ASTM and ASABE standard procedures for bulk density, and forage nutritional analysis will be
needed in the next five years to add to the analytical capabilities in ABE related to biofuels
research.
Grain Quality Research Laboratory (ABE Room 106D
The Post-Harvest Education and Research Center (PHERC) at Purdue University serves crop and
food producers, handlers and processors and their allied manufacturing and service industries in
Indiana and the Midwestern United States. PHERC involves researchers and educators from
biological and agricultural engineering, entomology, plant pathology, food science, agronomy,
economics and other disciplines. PHERC includes a fully functional grain handling center (built
in 1984) and a new 16-bin state-of-the-art pilot facility (built in 1997) located at the Purdue
University Agronomy Research Center near the main campus. Additionally, a second fully
functional PHERC grain handling facility dedicated to the segregation and handling of valueadding grains and oilseeds is available at the Animal Sciences Education and Research Center
(ASREC). In October 1999 that facility was upgraded with two new wet grain receiving bins, an
800 bph automatic column grain dryer, and a pneumatic transfer system. On campus, PHERC
facilities include the Grain Quality Laboratory and the Biomaterials Laboratory (located in ABE)
and the Stored Product Pest Laboratory (located in the Entomology Building). In addition, the
Stored-Product Pest Laboratory in the Entomology Dept. is available to those working in the
grain quality area.
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The Grain Quality Laboratory at the Ag. & Biological Engineering Building contains:
• Environmental chambers: 3 units (Aminco-aire and Percival scientific 36 series systems)
• Grain analyzers:
• 1 Infractec 1229 Grain Analyzer, Tecator, Inc.
• 1 GAC 2100 Grain Analysis Computer, Dickey-John, Co.
• Two Boerner sample dividers
• Grain analysis sieves, Seedburo, Co.
• Stress-crack sampling table
• Walk-in cold room and freezer
• Portable data acquisition systems (Fluke and Hobo loggers)
• Temperature sensors (wire sensors)
• 2 Air-ovens
Biofeedstock and Particulate Technology Lab (housed in ABE Room 106D and ABE 111)
The Biofeedstock and Particulate Technology Lab was established in 2004 to meet the needs
research needs in biofeedstock processing and particulate technology for biofuels and biobased
product industries. It is equipped with equipment/instruments for feedstock communition,
particle and bulk characterization of feedstock (physical and chemical) for quality and handling
studies. Some of the notable equipment acquisitions in this lab recently are a bench-scale rotary
dryer for wet granular feedstock drying and granulation studies (own design), an automatic Karl
Fischer titrator, Metrohm 795 KF Titrino for true water content measurement, a SpectraStar 2400
NIR Analyzer and DICKEY-john Corporation Instalab®600 Series NIR Analyzer for
determining the composition of biofeedstocks such as grains, oilseeds, co-products like distillers
grains, and lignocellulosic feedstocks such as corn stover, switchgrass, etc., and a powder shear
tester used for determining the flow properties of powders and bulk granular feedstocks. Most of
the instruments are used in research work on lignocellulosic biomass processing and handling for
direct combustion/sugar conversion and quality, storage and handling of distillers dried grains
with solubless (DDGS). They are also used in the materials properties lab of some classes (e.g.
ABE 305). There are three full-time PhD students, one full-time technician and one
undergraduate student currently working in the lab on various research projects. Below is an
inventory of equipment and instruments in the lab.
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Equipment Inventory in Biofeedstock and Particulate Technology Lab
EQUIPMENT MODEL
BRAND/MAKE
Water Activity
3 TE
Aqualab,Decagon
Meter
Karl Fischer
795 KFT Titrino
Metrohm
pH Meter
744
Metrohm
NIR Analyzer
SpectraStar 2400 Unity Scientific
NIR Analyzer
Instalab®600
DICKEY-john
Series
Powder Shear
TS-12
Sci-Tec Inc.
Scan
Ro-Tap Shaker
RS-29
W.S Tyler
Hammer Mill
1200
Glen Mills
Air Oven
21-250
Quincy Lab/ Gilson
Comp. Inc
Scale
Adventurer
Ohaus Corp
Desiccator
Secador
Bench-scale
Own design
Own design
rotary dryer
Portable
Own design
Own design
biomass
compactor
LOCATION
Room 111
Room 111
Room 111
Room 111
Room 111
Room 111
Room 106 D
Room 106D
Room 106D
Room 106D
Room 106D
Room 106D
Room 106D
In addition, the Department owns a post-frame building (5,740 ASF) near the Purdue Airport
located on land owned by the Purdue Research Foundation (PRF). This building is used for
storage of equipment and supplies. ABE also owns a Coating Application Research Laboratory
building (CARL) at this site, however, both are in the path of a proposed relocation of a state
highway, expected to happen within the next five years and the Department likely will need to
make alternative plans for its future storage needs. ABE has been told by PRF to expect
replacement funds for only about two thirds of the current storage and no replacement for the
CARL lab if this construction does proceed. A tentative replacement site for the post-frame
storage has been located at the Purdue Agronomy farm (ACRE).
Food Science
Facilities in the Food Science Building include four new research laboratories (3,962 ASF) and
13 offices (1,570 ASF) serving six staff (five of whom are faculty) and 8 graduate assistants or
postdoctoral researchers.
Potter – LORRE (Karla)
Department faculty are actively involved in cross-disciplinary efforts, especially within the
College of Agriculture and the College of Engineering. These partnerships allow access to a
range and quality of facilities that would otherwise not be available. The shared facilities
contribute to the quality of the research program and are also valuable for extension and teaching
efforts. Department personnel cooperate with, and utilize laboratories and/or offices at, the
following locations: USDA/ARS National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory (NSERL), the
Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering (LORRE), Bindley Biosciences Building in
Discovery Park, and the Purdue Agricultural Centers (PACs).
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Bindley - Marshall
This section describes current Department facilities, summarizes recent renovations and
enhancements, and presents plans for the continued improvement of existing facilities. The final
section presents future plans for meeting long-term facilities needs. The Department staff and
laboratories are located primarily in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building (see
Appendix I.J.). We currently have five faculty members housed in the Food Science building and
one faculty member in the new Biomedical Engineering Building. In addition, new research
space has been acquired in the Discovery Park Bindley Bioscience Center. The following
renovations have been done to the ABE building since 2001.
INOK – Monika - ABET
During the summer of 2004, space was leased at the INOK building in Lafayette for
establishment of the Maha Fluid Power Laboratory. Undergraduate students working on projects
associated with the laboratory benefit from its use. During the fall of 2004, the Environmental
Quality Laboratory was relocated to room 102C and a Biosensors Laboratory was established in
room 101. It is available to undergraduate students taking special problems courses focusing on
biosensing and biotechnology. In 2005, several faculty who are conducting biotechnology
research established a laboratory in the Bindley Biosciences Center. Although this laboratory is
used primarily for research, it is also utilized by several undergraduates who are taking special
problems courses from the professors.
ABE Machinery Storage Building
The Department has a post-frame building near the Purdue Airport that is suitable for storage of
equipment and supplies (5,740 ASF). Although a Coating Application Research Laboratory
(CARL) with 1,373 ASF is assigned to the Department, it is presently being used, without
remuneration, by Engineering Interdisciplinary Programs under the direction of the Dean of
Engineering. The post-frame building and CARL will be lost to a road relocation in 2007. The
post-frame building will be replaced with a new post-frame building at the Agronomy Center for
Research and Education.
Purdue Research Farms
Often, agricultural research requires the availability of carefully controlled field studies. The
School of Agriculture operates three large experimental farms in the immediate vicinity of
Lafayette. These include the Agronomy Farm, the Animal Science Farm, and the Throckmorton
PAC. There are also seven major Ag Centers located across the state in substantially different
soil associations, which offer support for a wide range of field-based research and extension
programs (Figure 14). Department faculty have used almost all of these farms in the past. The
two most frequently used are the Agronomy Farm (ACRE) and Animal Science Farm (ASREC)
in West Lafayette.
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Figure 14. Locations of Purdue A
Agricultural Centers (PAC’s) and Reseach Farms.
Continuation of Work on the Department Master Plan
To date, only Phase Ia of the Master Plan has been completed. Remaining to be completed in
Phase Ib are relatively minor improvements to the graduate comput
computing
ing laboratory (room 316),
and renovation of several public areas (restrooms and hallways). Intense competition for
graduate students and the need to provide better access to computational facilities, along with a
recent request for improvements from the ggraduate
raduate students, have increased the priority of
making improvements to the third floor graduate offices (rooms 304 and 305). The Department
would like to incorporate renovation of the graduate offices into the completion of phase I (phase
Ib) of the Master
er Plan. Phase I was initiated for the purpose of upgrading computer facilities and
a major goal of this renovation is better computer access for our graduate students. Computer
ports will be provided at each graduate student desk and replacement of partit
partitions
ions and some of
the furniture will enhance the students’ work environment. The computer ports will allow
students to connect laptop computers or PC’s (either personal or made available by major
professors) to the system.
During implementation of Phase IIII of the Master Plan, the department Machine shop would
receive much needed improvements (including replacement of outdated equipment) and
construction of a Precision Agriculture Laboratory and Electronics Facility. Improvements
would also be made to the Flexible
lexible Teaching and Research Lab (room 106) and additional
improvements would be made to the Sensors and Instrumentation Lab (room 106A).
Phase III of the Master Plan involves renovation of what is presently the Environmental
Research Laboratory (room 102A,D),
2A,D), the Crop Processing Laboratory (room 106D), and the Air
Quality Laboratory (room 113). The final step in the Master Plan, Phase IV would involve
renovations to faculty and staff offices.
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Needs for Laboratory Equipment (Teaching and Research)
During the past several years, the department has invested significant amounts of money for the
purchase of equipment for teaching laboratories. Acquisitions include PC’s, sensors and data
acquisition stations for the Instrumentation Laboratory (106A), replacement of load cells and a
software upgrade for the MTS/Sintech universal testing machine in the Biomaterial Properties
Laboratory. The Department also purchased a Brookfield rheometer, a water bath, a colloid
osmometer, and electronic balances for use in teaching laboratories. These purchases have been
funded using money received from engineering fees, money made available by the Dean of
Instruction for the School of Agriculture, and Departmental funds.
The Department has significant needs for equipment that could be used for either or both
teaching and research. Locating money for updating computer facilities is a continual challenge.
Classrooms and meeting rooms could be modernized by the addition of permanent, networked
Audio Visual equipment. Major research equipment items for which there is a need in the
Machinery Systems area include a scanning laser vibrometer for non-contact velocity sensing
and a100 Newton force-displacement sensor that can be used for high frequency (10 to 80 Hz)
deflections in the range of 0.5 to 2 mm. In the Food Process Engineering area, equipment needs
include a twin-screw extruder, a programmable humidity controlled dryer, a laser light scattering
particle size analyzer, a freeze drier, a spectrophotometer, and a chromatography (HPLC and
GC) equipment.
Long Term Facilities Upgrades
Although the Master Plan enumerated some of the needs of the Department and prioritized
planned improvements, it is only a short-term solution. Long range plans are being developed.
In September of 1999, representatives from the faculty met with Purdue’s Director of Facilities
Planning and Construction and several of his staff. This brainstorming session was designed to
elicit ideas about long-term trends that would impact the mission and effectiveness of the
Department. A major conclusion was that the one-story section on the south end of the building
was best suited for applied research that requires space for modifying and testing larger machines
and equipment. University Planning feels that it is not cost effective to make improvements such
as addition of air conditioning, sinks and laboratory tables to rooms 106, 106D, and 102A. These
improvements are needed before these spaces can be effectively utilized throughout the entire
year. The Director proposed that environmental quality, grain quality, bioprocess engineering,
and similar laboratories be located in other buildings on campus that have space better suited for
such laboratories.
At the present time, the Department is pursuing two options that could be implemented
simultaneously or consecutively. The first is the addition of a building to the west of the ABE
building that could be used for additional environmental quality laboratories, the grain quality
laboratory, research presently being conducted in LORRE, and bioengineering research. The
second is a complete rebuilding of the southern (one-story) portion of the building to
accommodate additional research on hydraulics, electro-mechanics, sensor development, and
research related to site-specific farming.
The Department is presently working closely with the School of Agriculture’s Development
office in seeking financial support for these projects from department alumni and friends.
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Although there have been promising developments, there are also inherent uncertainties as to
whether and when sufficient funding can be assembled.
Library resources
The collections and services of the Purdue University Libraries are an important resource for
each student's educational experience. The University Libraries system on the West Lafayette
Campus, including 14 school and departmental libraries and the Hicks Undergraduate Library,
provides a print collection of more than 2,200,000 volumes. The libraries have over 2,200,000
microfilms of older scholarly materials and many current scientific and technical reports.
Approximately 20,000 serial titles are received. They include journals, and serial publications of
societies, institutions, and the federal and state governments. Federal government publications
and U.S. patents are received on a depository basis. The libraries also offer a wide variety of
electronic information sources including electronic access to 1800 periodicals These include
journals published by Elsevier Scientific, Wiley, Springer, Cambridge University Press, Oxford
University Press, ASCE and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
The John W. Hicks Undergraduate Library
The John W. Hicks Undergraduate Library serves many students' library needs, particularly
during the first two years at Purdue. Here, students will find assistance in locating information
needed for papers and projects as well as an extensive collection of reserve books for course
assignments. In the Independent Study Center, one can use recordings, motions pictures,
videotapes, and other aids related to class assignments. Orientation and instruction services are
available as part of the Libraries information literacy curriculum.
Life Sciences Library
The Life Sciences Library, located at Lilly Hall of Life Sciences, holds the collections most
closely related to the programs of the School of Agriculture and the Department of Biological
Sciences. The library has about 70,000 bound volumes and more than 1,200 current
subscriptions, specifically on the topics of agriculture, biology, agricultural and biological
engineering, agronomy, animal sciences, biochemistry, botany and plant pathology, entomology,
food science and technology, forestry and natural resources, meteorology, environment, and
international agriculture. Access to specialized electronic resources also is provided. Librarians
and reference staff assist users in retrieving information. As explained above, THOR also allows
access to a variety of databases.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Agricultural Systems Management Club
The Purdue University Agricultural Systems Management Club was established in 1968, and
formally recognized by ASAE in 1969. the purpose of the club is to promote the Agricultural
Systems Management Option, its members, and to establish a social and personal atmosphere
between students and faculty. Activities of the club include picnics, banquets, guest speakers,
alumni relations, plant trips, service projects and various other activities.
The Purdue University ASM Club strongly supports the national Student Club Branches of
ASAE, with many of the club members (approximately 55) being members of the local ASAE
Student Club and student members of ASAE.
Alpha Mu Honorary
The Indiana Alpha chapter of the Alpha Mu Honor Society was established at Purdue University
in 1977, with thirteen charter members (approximately 25 current members). The purpose of the
Alpha Mu Honor Society is to promote the high ideals of the applied engineering and systems
management profession and to give recognition to those in the ASM program who manifest
worthy qualities of character, scholarship, and professional attainment.
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APPENDICES
A – Purdue University Undergraduate Admissions Application
B – Purdue ASM Student Handbook
C – Purdue ASM Resume Book for 2007-2008
D – Faculty Vitae – those who teach ASM courses
E – Recruitment Material
F – One-page Detailed Descriptions of Prescribed Courses
G – Surveys given to students and faculty
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Appendix A
Purdue Admissions Application
Fill out all items accurately and clearly;
missing or incorrect items will delay processing of the application. Print in ink or type.
Legal Name _ ___________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
*See disclosure policy below
S. S. No. ______________________________
Sex ______ Date of Birth _ ___ _ ____ ______
F/M
Month Day Year
Home Address _______________________________________________________________________
Number and street
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip
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Home phone
Residence ______________________ ___________________________ __________________________________ _ _____________________________
Country of citizenship Permanent resident alien number (if not a U.S. citizen) State in which you claim residence County (if an Indiana resident)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address at which you have resided for past 12 months E-mail address (optional)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employer, length of employment, and average hours worked per week (if employed during past 12 months)
Veteran Status ________ Veteran _ _______ Non-Veteran
Ethnic Data ________ A = Native American/Alaskan Native ________ D = Asian American/Pacific Islander _______ C = African American,
Non-Hispanic ________ S = Hispanic American ________ B = Caucasian American, Non-Hispanic _______ E = Other
Check the appropriate line(s). State and federal laws pertaining to civil rights require the University to report ethnic data.
Father/Guardian
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
Mother/Guardian
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street address City State Zip
Parents’ Education
Did either of your parents receive a four-year college degree? ____ Yes ____ No
Native Language Indicate your native language. ____ English
____Another language; please specify:____________________________________
Indicate any other language(s) spoken in your home. _ ________________________________________________________________________
Alumni Affiliation Indicate family member(s) who have attended Purdue University. _______ Father _______ Mother _______ Brother
_______ Sister
Entry Date
Indicate session for which you are applying for admission. _____ January 2008 (Spring semester) _____ June 2008 (Summer session) _____
August 2008 (Fall semester)
College/ School
Select a college/school and area of study from the list on the application guide. Students applying to the Undergraduate Studies or Program
Program may identify an area of potential interest by placing a college, school, or program code on the line for “Area of study.”
Example: _ _______ _______ _ ________ _ _____________________ ______ ________ _______ ___________________________
College, school, or program code Area of study College, school, or program code Major
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Alternate College, School, or Program Indicate a different college/school and area of study if desired. ________ ________ _______
___________________________
College, school, or program code Major
_______ Check here if you are interested in premedicine.
Educational Status Indicate educational status upon entrance to Purdue University._______________________
B = will enter college for first time or will have completed courses at another college/university prior to high school graduation.
T = will transfer from another college/university.
S = will have completed courses at West Lafayette or a Purdue regional campus in a nondegree-seeking program.
High School
Indicate high school graduation date. Month_ ________________________ Year _ ______________
Indicate high school from which you did or will graduate.
Homeschooled ______
_ _________________________________________________________________________________________ __________
Name of high school
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street address City State Zip
SAT/ACT Indicate all date(s) you took or will take the SAT and/or ACT. ___________________________________________________________
SAT date(s) ACT date(s)
ROTC Indicate desired information. _________ A = Army ROTC F = Air Force ROTC N = Navy or Marine ROTC M = More than one
preference
Musical Activities Indicate desired information. __________ B = Band/Orchestra C = Vocal D = Both
Housing Indicate order of housing preference(s). _______ 1 = University residence halls 2 = Family housing 3 = Cooperative housing
4 = Greek housing (First-year women are not eligible to live in sororities.) 5 = Off-campus housing
* Social Security Number Disclosure Policy – Although your Social Security Number (SSN) is not required, it is requested to accurately
process your application with other records, such as SAT or ACT scores and transcripts, and to administer financial aid. Disclosure of
your SSN will be restricted to University business processes, such as those required for federal and state reporting as well as institutional
purposes. By providing your SSN, you authorize the University to disclose it to third parties as necessary for these purposes.
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Financial Aid Program Information
Did your parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent serve in World War I? _ _______ Yes ________ No
(Visit www.purdue.edu/dfa/WWI.htm for more information.)
Have you completed two or more years of 4-H membership in Indiana? _ _______ Yes ________ No
(For more information, visit www.four-h.purdue.edu and do a search for scholarships.)
Did your parent (as an Indiana resident) receive a military Purple Heart, service-connected
wound, disability, death, or classification as a prisoner of war or missing in action? _ _______ Yes ________ No
(Visit www.in.gov/veteran/forms for more information.)
Did you (as an Indiana high school student) become eligible for the State Student Assistance
Commission of Indiana (SSACI) 21st Century Scholars Program? _ _______ Yes ________ No
(Visit www.in.gov/ssaci/programs/21st/index.html for more information.)
Information Regarding the Child of Veteran and Public Safety Officer Supplemental Grant Program (CVO)
The Indiana General Assembly has provided an educational benefit for the children of Purple Heart Recipients, veterans disabled or killed in the
line of duty during wartime, and serviceconnected
graduates of the Indiana Soldier’s and Sailor’s Children’s Home commonly called the Child of Disabled Veteran Fee Remission or “CDV.” The
benefit covers tuition costs at state
supported institutions of higher education if the veteran and student meet specific Indiana residency criteria. This eligibility criteria and the CDV
application can be found on the Indiana
Department of Veteran’s Affairs Web site at www.in.gov/veteran/sso/brochure/remission.html.
Further benefits have been provided for certain spouses and children of Indiana public safety officers killed in the line of duty. For additional
information on these benefits and an
application, please visit www.state.in.us/ssaci/programs/cvo.html.
If approved, the original certified CDV or CVO application must be mailed to the Purdue University Division of Financial Aid (DFA) at the
following address: Schleman Hall of Student
Services, Room 305, 475 Stadium Mall Dr., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050. CDV and CVO benefits are credited to a student’s tuition after DFA
receives the original certified CDV application,
the year-specific FAFSA application, and any verification documents that DFA requests.
Higher Education
Transfer applicants must provide an official high school transcript if they do not have a bachelor’s degree.
List the full name of all colleges, universities, or technical schools attended or currently attending. Failure to indicate all institutions attended may
result in denial of admission or termination
of enrollment.
dates of
currently
INSTITUTION CITY AND STATE ATTENDANCE ATTENDING
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High school students: List senior courses for the entire year.
Transfer students: List courses in progress and those in which you plan to enroll prior to attending Purdue.
course title term (s) taken
course number
Examples: English All year (transfer students only)
Government Fall or spring semester
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Former
Name______________________________________________________________________________________________
Indicate any former name(s) under which educational records are listed.
Signature
I certify that the information provided on this application is accurate and true. I understand that falsified information may result in denial of
admission and/or termination of enrollment
at Purdue University. I authorize Purdue to report my admission status and academic program to my high school counselor for the purpose of
curriculum development and improvement
of instruction. I authorize Purdue University’s Division of Financial Aid to release, as it deems appropriate, information on my academic program
(including grades) and the amount of
any award I may receive to agencies, institutions, and others involved in providing funds for my education. I understand that my academic record
may be shared with the Purdue Statewide
System and that all records submitted by and on behalf of me become the property of Purdue University.
_ ___ I waive _ ____ I do not waive my right to review my high school counselor’s comments.
Signature of applicant Date of signature________________________________________________________________________________________________
Additional Information
Is there anything you would like to tell the admissions committee that you haven’t been able to address elsewhere on the application? Your
response may be related to academic
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commitment, extracurricular activities, individual honors or certificates, family circumstances, or opportunities/experiences. If necessary, attach a
separate sheet with your response.
(This question is optional.)
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Application Checklist
_____ Did you respond to all questions?
_____ Did you provide your Social Security number?
_____ Did you select an alternate choice of college, school, or program different from your first choice?
_____ Did you select the correct entry date?
_____ Did you list all of your senior year courses (if you are in high school)?
_____ Did you sign your application?
_____ Have you enclosed or requested all required transcripts?
_____ Did you complete the Preliminary Financial Aid Estimate application and seal it in its corresponding envelope?
Beginner Applicants Submit your application and $30 application fee to your high school guidance counselor. Your counselor will send us
your complete
application, which includes your high school transcript.
Student’s Name________________________________________________________
Date of Birth____________________
My first-choice area of study:
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High School Counselor Page
All beginning applicants should have the section below completed by their high school guidance counselor.
Transfer applicants must provide an official high school transcript if they do not have a bachelor’s degree.
High School Name
_________________________________________________________________________________________
High School CEEB Code ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Rank in Class _______ /______ after ______ six _______ seven _ _____ eight semesters. _ ______ School does not rank students.
Grade Point Average ______________________ _ ______________________
GPA Scale
Test Scores Purdue strongly encourages students to have testing agencies send their scores.
Comments Information relevant to an admissions decision.
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Signature
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Printed name and signature of counselor Date of signature
(_________ )_ _____________________________________ _________________________________________________
High school telephone Counselor e-mail
Final High School Transcripts After May 1, we will provide a list of students from your high school who have accepted offers of admission
to Purdue. We will ask you to send
final high school transcripts for these students.
An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity University
High School Profile
Please include a high school profile with this student’s application. Your school’s profile will help us understand the opportunities and challenges
your students experience. It also will give
us a clearer picture of the community in which your students live.
Mailing Address
Send all correspondence to the Office of Admissions at the address below. If you have questions, please contact us by phone or e-mail.
Office of Admissions
Purdue University
Schleman Hall
475 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050
(765) 494-1776
Fax: (765) 494-0544
TTY: (765) 496-1373
E-mail: admissions@purdue.edu
www.purdue.edu/futureboilermaker
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Appendix B
Student Handbook
Spring 2008
Student Services Coordinator
Fax
joinabe@ecn.purdue.edu
www.purdue.edu/abe
765-494-1172
765-496-1115
Purdue University
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
ABE Building
Student Academic Center, Room 201
225 S. University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2093
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 55
What is Agricultural Systems Management? ................................................................................ 56
Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes........................................................................... 57
Student Academic Center ............................................................................................................. 58
Student Clubs ................................................................................................................................ 59
Professional Experience Programs ............................................................................................... 59
Honors Program ............................................................................................................................ 60
International Studies ..................................................................................................................... 61
International Studies Minor .......................................................................................................... 61
Scholarships .................................................................................................................................. 62
Academic Minors Available to Agriculture Students ................................................................... 63
Transfer Credit .............................................................................................................................. 64
ASM Plan of Study ....................................................................................................................... 64
Agricultural Systems Management Plan of Study ........................................................................ 65
Agricultural Selectives .................................................................................................................. 67
ASM 400+ Selectives ................................................................................................................... 68
Biology Selectives ........................................................................................................................ 68
Communications Selective............................................................................................................ 69
Math or Science Selective............................................................................................................. 70
Statistics Selective ........................................................................................................................ 70
Humanities Selectives ................................................................................................................... 71
Social Science Selectives .............................................................................................................. 73
Additional Courses to Consider .................................................................................................... 75
Farm Management Minor ............................................................................................................. 75
Food and Agribusiness Management Minor ................................................................................. 76
A.S. Degree in Agronomy ............................................................................................................ 76
Agricultural Systems Management Course Descriptions ............................................................. 77
Special Problems Courses ............................................................................................................. 85
Admission to Graduate School ..................................................................................................... 86
ABE Faculty.................................................................................................................................. 89
Useful Websites ............................................................................................................................ 91
If you do not find an answer in this document, contact Yvonne Hardebeck, 4941172, hardebey@purdue.edu or Dan Taylor, 494-1181, taylordc@purdue.edu.
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Introduction
Welcome to Purdue University and the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering!
The Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department is dedicated to providing a stimulating, educational
environment for all students. The faculty and staff in the Department are committed to assisting students toward
enriching, rewarding, and professional experiences at Purdue.
This handbook has been prepared to help students understand the requirements for Agricultural Systems
Management major, give guidance for selecting various elective courses in order to achieve success in their
academic careers at Purdue University, and also provide useful information about the academic aspects of the
department.
The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) at Purdue University applies engineering and
management principles to agriculture, food, and biological systems. A college education in one of the programs of
the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department will prepare students for many exciting career opportunities
in the diverse areas of production of food and other biological materials, processing systems, and conservation
management of land and water resources. A student can select from these programs: Agricultural Systems
Management (ASM), Agricultural and Natural Resources Engineering (ANRE) [specializing in either Machine
Systems Engineering (MSE) or Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering (ENRE)], or Biological and Food
Process Engineering (BFPE). Both the ANRE and BFPE programs lead to a BS in Agricultural and Biological
Engineering, while the ASM program leads to a BS in Agriculture. The Biological and Food Process Engineering
program offers dual degrees with either Pharmaceutical Sciences or Biochemistry. ABE also offers a BS/MS
program. This handbook regards the ASM program. Information on the others is available at
https://engineering.purdue.edu/ABE.
Employment opportunities for ASM students will undoubtedly continue to increase as the world populations
demand more abundant supplies of nutritious, high quality food and biologically based fuel, feed, and fiber products
at affordable prices. Increased opportunities will also result from greater recognition of the needs for an abundant
supply of clean water and preservation of natural resources. ASM students are uniquely qualified to cope with the
various technical and management aspects of production and processing of food and other biological materials
within the constraints of environmental protection and natural resources conservation.
The mission of the ABE department is:
“To prepare students, citizens, and industry for the future
through innovative education and extension/outreach programs
and the discovery of knowledge.”
www.purdue.edu/abe
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What is Agricultural Systems Management?
Agricultural Systems Management prepares individuals to
organize and manage environmentally sound technology-based
businesses. The emphasis is on planning and directing an industry or
business project with responsibility for results. National and
international job opportunities include:
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manufacturing and processing operations
advice and trouble-shooting help on technical equipment (or projects)
planning buildings and equipment to fit and work together, working with the
handling and flow of materials such as grain, feeds, chemicals, vegetables,
fruits, etc. and products made from them
using technical training in selling or demonstrating products and equipment
teaching people about product use and value
managing and operating a farm or agri-business
applying technology for precision agriculture
Agricultural Systems Management is based on an understanding of how equipment
and buildings are used with plants and animals and their products. These processes
require an understanding of biological sciences to produce and maintain top product
quality.
Computer skills are taught and used throughout the curriculum. Computers are used
to collect and analyze data, and then using that information, to control machines and
processes. Other uses involve planning layouts of equipment and buildings, creating
graphics for reports, etc. While traditional computer programming is not taught,
ASM students graduate with more computer application experience than other
students in Agriculture.
Agricultural Systems Management students also take a series of courses in
communications, business management and biological sciences, in addition to their
specialty courses based in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department.
The program provides an in-depth technical knowledge for selecting and applying
advanced technologies in the food system. Graduates are prepared to solve a wide
variety of business and technical problems in a job field that continues to grow.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Product Education - Use and Value
Technical Assistance and Troubleshooting
Technical Product Development, Testing, Application and Sales
Farm & Agribusiness Management
Coordinating, Directing and Supervising Manufacturing and Processing Operations
Building and Equipment Layout, Use (Materials Handling, Flow, Processing)
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Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes
With input from various constituency groups and students, the Department of Agricultural and Biological
Engineering has established education goals and objectives for its various programs.
Educational Goal
Provide students with learning opportunities that prepare them for future challenges in food, agricultural and
biological engineering through the application and discovery of knowledge.
ASM Program Outcomes
Program outcomes are important capabilities and skills that students should possess as a graduate of one of the
undergraduate programs in the department. Outcomes for Agricultural Systems Management (ASM), are listed
below.
ASM students will have the ability to:
1.
understand and apply the basic principles of mathematics, science, technology, management, and
economics to agricultural systems.
2.
identify agricultural systems problems, locate relevant information, develop and analyze possible
alternatives, and formulate and implement solutions.
3.
effectively use economic principles, scientific technologies, techniques, and skills necessary to manage
agricultural systems.
4.
recognize and define agricultural systems problems and the impact of their proposed technological
solutions in an international and societal context.
5.
understand and participate in performance evaluations, collect, analyze and interpret the data, and
communicate the results.
6.
demonstrate appropriate listening, speaking, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills needed to
interact and communicate effectively.
7.
function with, and contribute effectively to, multi-disciplinary teams.
8.
understand professional and ethical responsibilities and put them into practice.
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Student Academic Center
In response to the department’s strategic goal to: “Provide students with effective educational opportunities to learn
and grow as individuals, contribute to society, and attain maximum potential through life-long learning,” the
Student Academic Center was established. The Center is located in room 201 of the ABE building. Some of the
services provided by the Center are:
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Assist students with course selection and registration information
Maintain an up-to-date copy of each student’s academic record
Collect and disseminate information relative to all undergraduate activities such as registration
procedures, changes in regulations, and new course offerings
Serve as a distribution center for information related to internships, employment, and scholarships
Arrange for interviews with potential employers
Direct students to the correct resource on specific problems that cannot be resolved at the Center.
Coordinate a senior resume booklet*
Announce College and University level career fairs*
Advising
In addition to the advising services offered by the Center, each student in the Department meet with faculty advisors
who have expertise in the student’s area of interest. The advisor will counsel on the academic requirements of the
major and serve as a resource to answer other academic concerns, and will assist the students to develop their career
goals and objectives. The advisor will become a friend, listener, and source of information concerning nonacademic matters if the need arises.
Student Responsibilities
Specific interests or concerns regarding the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department should be
discussed with your advisor and/or the Student Services Coordinator. Students have the responsibility of
initiating and maintaining contact with their advisor for guidance. It is important to
remember that it is the student who is ultimately responsible for making sure course requirements are complete.
The student record sheet (page 12) in this handbook should be kept up-to-date and checked periodically against the
one in the advisor’s file kept in the Center.
Employment Support
Qualified students often find jobs prior to graduation. Notices of available positions received in the department are
posted on the job placement bulletin board located in the hallway of the second floor between rooms 213 and 214.
These notices include full- and part-time positions, summer and internship opportunities. Interview schedules are
arranged by the Placement Coordinator. Many students find full-time employment with organizations that have
employed them during previous summers/internships.
*For more career advice, see the Center for Career Opportunities (www.cco.purdue.edu)
University Regulations
Purdue has policies regarding discrimination, scholastic deficiency (probation or being dropped), harassment, honor
code, fees, grade appeals, hazing, insurance, computer copyrights, and many other student concerns. Please take
time to look over the University Regulations Handbook (www.purdue.edu/univregs/index.html).
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Student Clubs
Many ASM students belong to professionally related clubs and societies.
There are also college-wide opportunities such as Ag Council or Purdue Engineering Student Council. In addition,
Purdue is host to many different student organizations - from Alpha Phi Omega (a service organization) to the
Recreational Fishing Club - there is something for everyone!
The following Student Organizations are based in ABE. A faculty member assumes advisory responsibility for each
club and ABE provides the student clubs with secretarial and administrative services that help encourage student
participation.
Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) - The Purdue University Agricultural Systems Management Club was
established in 1968. The purpose of the club is to promote the Agricultural Systems Management program, its
members, and to establish a social and personal atmosphere between students and faculty. Activities of the club
include picnics, banquets, guest speakers, alumni relations, plant trips, service projects and various other activities.
Club Advisors: Prof. D. Ess, ABE 311, 496-3977, ess@ecn.purdue.edu and Prof. D. Buckmaster, ABE 217, 4969512, dbuckmas@purdue.edu.
Alpha Mu Honorary - Alpha Mu is the honor society for the Agricultural Systems Management program. Students
are elected to membership based primarily on their academic standing. The club seeks to promote scholarship and
excellence in all areas of Agricultural Systems Management.Club. Advisor: Prof. D. Jones, ABE 208B, 494-1178,
jonesd@purdue.edu.
Professional Experience Programs
The Professional Experience Program includes internships (single periods of supervised work experience) and the
Professional Practice program (a comprehensive program, formerly known as Co-Op) and combines education on
campus with practical, career-oriented experience on the job.
Students must have completed the freshman year (30 semester credits) and be in good standing to be eligible (most
employers expect at least a 3.0 GPA, however, some will accept a 2.8). Interested students are not guaranteed entry
to the program since employers select students based upon normal interview procedures and approval of the position
must be done by the departmental coordinator. A satisfactory summary report for each period of supervised work
experience must be submitted by the student to the departmental coordinator.
Students who successfully complete an internship (minimum 10 weeks of supervised work experience) will be
awarded an appropriate certificate by the School of Agriculture upon graduation.
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Honors Program
The College of Agriculture Honors Program can help you pursue an individually designed curriculum by working
with a faculty mentor to do research or pursue other creative activities. In the Honors Program you'll find challenges
and rewards.
Honors programs let you work with a faculty mentor to design your curriculum and set up additional research and
learning activities.
Honors Program Operating Policies
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Students must have completed a minimum of 32 semester credits and have attained a minimum
graduation index of 3.25 at the time of admission. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 16
credits at Purdue University before applying for admission. Individual departmental honors programs
may establish higher criteria for admission.
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Students will apply for admission to the Honors Program through their departmental honors committee.
Before applying for admission, the student is expected to identify an Honors Program adviser who has
agreed to serve as a mentor and to determine a mutually acceptable honors project. Admission is
contingent upon the approval of the departmental honors committee and the College of Agriculture
Director of Academic Programs.
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Within the first semester after admission to the Honors Program, the student is expected to develop a plan
of study in cooperation with his or her mentor. Plans of study are to be submitted to the departmental
honors committee for approval. While in the Honors Program, students must achieve minimum 3.0
semester grade indexes. Participants who fail to meet the semester index requirement may continue in the
Honors Program upon recommendation of the departmental honors committee and with the approval of
the College of Agriculture Director of Academic Programs.
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Students in the Honors Program must complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence at the Purdue
University West Lafayette Campus.
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Under the direction of his or her Honors Program mentor, the student must complete an honors project of
scholarly activity associated with research, teaching, extension, or another area acceptable to the
departmental honors committee. A written summary report of the honors project must be submitted to the
departmental honors committee for approval. At the discretion of the departmental honors committee, the
student may also be required to conduct a seminar regarding his or her honors project.
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To achieve certification as a College of Agriculture Honors Program graduate, the student must
successfully complete the approved plan of study and submit a written honors project report which is
approved by the departmental honors committee.
Honors Program graduates will receive an appropriate certificate upon graduation, and the academic
transcript will indicate successful completion of the Honors Program in the student's major program of
study.
For more information, visit www.purdue.edu/provost/honors/
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International Studies
Purdue University offers students within all fields of study the opportunity to participate in international study
programs in more than 30 countries. There are approximately 20 programs in 13 countries which focus on various
aspects of agriculture. Choices are as diverse as Russia, Honduras, Japan, and France. In most programs, students
earn Purdue credit for courses completed. Although the academic experience is rigorous, programs allow extensive
contact with the local culture.
Every effort is made to keep program costs as close as possible to the cost of study on the West Lafayette Campus.
Students eligible for financial aid may use most forms of aid on approved programs. Students are responsible for
their own airfare, board, room, books, and other personal expenses. There are a few selected programs where all
expenses are paid. Certain College of Agriculture study abroad programs offer special scholarships to cover some
costs.
Students may spend a year, a semester, or a summer abroad. Foreign language requirements vary from none to the
advanced level. The language of instruction is English in more than 50 programs. Some programs are designed for
students in specific areas of study; others are open to all Purdue students regardless of major.
For more information, contact: International Programs in Agriculture, Agricultural Administration Building, Room
26, (494-6876), Programs for Study Abroad, International Programs, Young Graduate House, Room 120 (4942383), or visit www.agriculture.purdue.edu/ipiastudyabroad/index.shtml.
International Studies Minor
The International Studies minor provides the opportunity for students to incorporate a special international
component into their undergraduate program of study. Except for the overseas experiential component of the
program, students usually are able to use the elective structure within their major program of study to earn the
minor.
Students from any College of Agriculture major may earn the international studies minor. The Office of
International Programs in Agriculture will provide special counsel to students regarding program operations
including the identification and coordination or out-of-country experiences. To qualify for this minor, students
normally will be expected to focus on a specific geographical region and complete the following requirements:
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Individuals must demonstrate proficiency in a second language
Students must complete a minimum of 15 semester credits of courses with a principal international
focus in the areas of culture, political science, history, or economics. A minimum of 6 credits of this
coursework must be focused on the geographic region of choice.
• Individuals must participate in a cooperative work, internship, study abroad, or cultural exchange
experience of eight weeks or more in the selected geographic region.
• Students must submit a summary paper and make an oral presentation.
For more information, see the College of Agriculture catalog at
www.agriculture.purdue.edu/ipia/minor.html.
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Scholarships
Agricultural and Biological Engineering students are eligible for scholarships awarded through both the College of
Agriculture and College of Engineering. Available scholarships will be announced at various times during the
academic year. Students should watch the bulletin boards and read their email for notices.
To apply for scholarships administered by ABE, a student must complete and submit a scholarship application form
online. You can apply online at www.agriculture.purdue.edu/oap/scholarshipsFellowships.asp.
From time to time scholarships will be made available from sources outside the department that will require a
different application form. Those forms will be made available in the Academic Center.
Scholarships administered by ABE have included, but are not limited to: Caterpillar, Deere, Fluid Power
Educational Foundation, General Mills, John Greiner, Food Engineering Scholarship, G.W. Krutz, Nelson Irrigation,
and Parker Hannifin.
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Academic Minors Available to Agriculture Students
Name
Aerospace Studies
African American Studies
Agr Systems Management
Animal Sciences
Anthropology
Art and Design
Art History
Asian Studies
Astrophysics
Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Child Dev & Family Studies
Chinese
Classical Studies
Communication
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Crop Science
Dance
Earth and Atm Science
Economics
Electrical & Computer Engr
English
Entomology
Envrmtl Politics and Policy
Family Business
Farm Management
Film/Video Studies
Food & Agribusiness Mgmt
Food Science
Foods and Nutrition
Forensic Science
French
German
Health Promotion
History
Horticulture
Code #
315
370
120
148
371
349
351
352
762
710
880
720
501
334
348
340
730
354
130
355
740
602
050
373
118
372
502
115
356
116
117
330
088
374
375
364
376
190
Name
International Studies
Italian
Japanese
Jewish Studies
Latin
Law and Society
Linguistics
Code#
78A
336
353
399
333
337
339
Management
670
Mathematics
750
Mechanical Engineering
280
Medieval Studies
380
Military Sci & Leadership
314
Music History and Theory
350
Natl Res & Envrmtl Science 106
Naval Science
400
Nuclear Engineering
290
Nutrition
329
Occupational Health
092
Org Leadership & Supervision 807
Peace Studies
312
Philosophy
382
Physics
760
Plant Biology
127
Plant Pathology
128
Political Science
384
Portuguese
338
Psychology
379
Radiological Health
091
Religious Studies
387
Russian
388
Sociology
389
Soil Science
134
Spanish
390
Statistics
770
Theatre
391
Weed Science
129
Wildlife Science
119
Women's Studies
398
Wood Products Manufac Tech 176
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Transfer Credit
Purdue University will accept transfer credit only for work done at those institutions fully approved by a
regional accrediting association of secondary schools and colleges.
Students participating in college-credit courses taught concurrently for high school and college credit during the
regular school day by local high school teachers must validate the credit through the subject department.
A CTR Form 5, Transfer Credit Evaluation Form, is to be used by Purdue degree seeking students who wish to
take courses from another accredited college or university and have them approved for credit at Purdue prior to
enrolling in the course(s). Students can do this in summer, while on Professional Practice, or intern jobs. CTR
Forms are available from the Credit Evaluation Office in Schleman Hall.
Transfer Students -- New students transferring to Purdue from another school will have credits evaluated by the
Credit Evaluation Office. Approved credits will be checked by the academic advisor to see if they meet
graduation requirements for the ASM degree.
ASM Plan of Study
The next several pages contain excerpts from a single Excel workbook which you should use as you select
courses in consultation with your advisor. The checklist should be kept up-to-date because it helps you map
your semesters out to graduation and keep prerequisite courses in the proper order; the completed checklist is
also the first checkpoint for the degree audit (required prior to graduation). You can get an electronic copy of
this workbook from your advisor; the electronic copy has comments in the cells with course descriptions as well
as hyperlinks from selection labels to the accepted courses for each list.
In the plan of study, electives are unrestricted; selectives are selected from defined lists (these are list-restricted
electives).
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Agricultural Systems Management Plan of Study
Agricultural Systems Management Plan of Study
(& checklist for the 131 credits required)
* At least 3 credits of “other social sciences” or “humanities” must be at
the 300+ level and 12 of the credits must be outside the College of
Agriculture.
Name:_____________________
Farm Management Minor
Food and Agribusiness Management Minor
+ If the International Understanding requirement is met through Hum/SS
selections, this elective may be more broadly chosen.
A.S. Degree in Agronomy
List three courses (9 credits) which meet the
International Understanding requirement:
Courses to meet International Understanding and Multicultural Awareness
requirements may come from:
Humanities
Social Sciences
or other courses
Indicate which course (3 credits) meets the
Multicultural Awareness requirement:
Credits Course
Description
FIRST SEMESTER (17 credits)
1
AGR 101 Intro to College of Ag and Purdue Univ.
3
ASM 104 Intro to Agricultural Systems
3
CHM 111
General Chemistry
4
3
3
ENGL 106 English Composition
MA 220
Introduction to Calculus
Humanities Selective*
THIRD SEMESTER (17 credits)
Introductory Microeconomics For
3
AGEC 203 Food And Agribusiness
3
ASM 211 Technical Graphic Communication
1
3
4
3
ASM 221
ASM 222
Career Opportunities Seminar
Crop Production Equipment
Biological Science Selective
Agricultural Selective
FIFTH SEMESTER (18 credits)
3
ASM 336
3
ASM 345
3
3
3
3
Environmental Systems Management
Power Units and Power Trains
AGEC 311 Accounting for Farm
Business Planning OR MGMT 200
Introductory Accounting
252 Human Relations in
Organizations or 274 Applied
OLS ____ Leadership
Communications Selective
Elective -- Unrestricted
SEVENTH SEMESTER (16 credits)
3
ASM 420 Electric Power and Controls
1
ASM 421 Senior Seminar
3
3
3
3
AGEC 455 Agricultural Law or MGMT
455 Legal Background for Business I
Agricultural Selective
Humanities -- INTL UND OR
Social Science Slective -- INTL UND*
Elective -- Unrestricted
Sem. Course
taken Grade
Credits Course
Description
Sem. Course
taken Grade
SECOND SEMESTER (16 or 17 credits)
3
ASM 231 Computer Applications in Agriculture
3
CHM 112 General Chemistry
Fundamentals of Speech
3
COM 114 Communication
214 The Nature of Physics (3) OR
3 or 4 PHYS ____ 220 General Physics (4)
4
Biological Science Selective
FOURTH SEMESTER (15 or 14 credits)
3
3
AGEC 220 Marketing Farm Products
AGRY 255 Soil Science
3
ASM 245
1
ASM 350
3
2 or 1
Materials Handling and Processing
Safety in Agriculture
Statistics Selective
Math or Science Selective
SIXTH SEMESTER (17 credits)
Principles of Selling in Agricultural
3
AGEC 331 Business
310 Farm Organization OR 330
Management Methods for Agricultural
3
AGEC ____ Business
3
2
3
3
ASM 333
Facilities Planning and Management
Agricultural Selective
Social Science Selective*
Elective -- INTL UND+
EIGHTH SEMESTER (15 credits)
3
ASM 495 Agricultural Systems Management
ASM 400+ Selective
3
3
3
3
Agricultural Selective
Humanities Selective*
Humanities -- INTL UND OR
Social Science Slective -- INTL UND*
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Advisor Notes and Approvals
Requirement
Substitution or
application of transfer credit
Rationale
Approval
Date
Degree Audit Target Date:
Degree Audit Completed:
Miscellaneous notes
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Agricultural Selectives
Agricultural Selectives (11 credits needed)
Course
Credits
Description or notes
Typical course choices
AGEC 321
AGEC 411
AGEC 420
AGEC 424
AGEC 426
AGRY 105
AGRY 365
AGRY 375
ANSC 102
ANSC 221
ANSC 440-445
ASM 201
ASM 215
ASM 322
ASM 477
ASM 530
ASM 550
ASM 570
BTNY 304
ENTM 105
FNR 103
FNR 240
HORT 101
3
4
1
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Futures and Options Market Applications
Farm Management
Grain and Grain Products Marketing
Financial Management of Ag Business
Marketing Management of Agricultural Business
Crop Production
Soil Fertility
Crop Production Systems
Introduction to Animal Agriculture
Principles of Animal Nutrition
Horse/Beef/Sheep/Swine/Dairy/Poultry Management
Construction and Maintenance
Surveying
Technology for Precision Agriculture
Rural Environmental Waste Management
Power and Machinery Management
Grain Drying and Storage
Agricultural Structures
Weed Science
Insects: Friend & Foe
Introduction to Environmental Conservation
Wildlife in America
Fundamentals of Horticulture
Other allowable selections
Any course offered in the College of Agriculture
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ASM 400+ Selectives
ASM 400+ Selectives (3 credits needed)
Course
ASM 501
Credits
3
ASM 510
3
ASM 521
ASM 530
3
3
ASM 540
3
ASM 545
ASM 550
ASM 570
3
3
3
Description or notes
Offered
Advanced Agricultural Mechanics
Summer
Agrosecurity -- Emergency
Management for Agricultural Production Fall
Operations
Soil and Water Conservation Management
Fall
Power and Machinery Management
Fall
Geographical Information System
Fall
Applications
Remote Sensing of Land Resources
Fall
Grain Drying and Storage
Spring of even numbered years
Agricultural Structures
Spring of even numbered years
Biology Selectives
Biology Selectives (8 credits needed)
Course
BIOL 110
BIOL 111
BTNY 210
HORT 301
Credits
4
4
4
4
Description or notes
Fundamentals of Biology I
Fundamentals of Biology II
Introduction to Plant Science
Plant Physiology
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Communications Selective
Communications Selective (3 credits needed)
Course
Credits
Description or notes
International Multicultural
Understanding Awareness
Typical course choices
AGR 201
COM 256
3
3
COM 314
COM 318
COM 320
COM 325
ENGL 420
ENGL 421
3
3
3
3
3
3
Communicating Across Cultures
Introduction to Advertising
Advanced Presentational Speaking (limited
audience/appeal)
Principles of Persuasion
Small Group Communication
Interviewing Principles and Practices
Business Writing
Technical Writing
X
Other allowable selections
ASL
COM 200+
COM 376
COM 381
COM 224
COM 424
3
3
3
3
ENGL 200+
ENGL 257
ENGL 358
ENGL 360
YDAE 440
3
3
3
3
Any American Sign Language course may be a
communications selection. If any are specifically
listed here they may additionally satisfy International
Understanding and/or Multicultural Awareness
requirements.
Any Communications course numbered above 200
may be a communications selection. If any are
specifically listed here they may additionally satisfy
International Understanding and/or Multicultural
Awareness requirements.
Gender and Communication
Gender and Feminist Studies in Communication
Communicating in the Global Workplace
Communication in International Organizations
Any English course numbered above 200 may be a
communications selection. If any are specifically
listed here they may additionally satisfy International
Understanding and/or Multicultural Awareness
requirements.
Literature of Black America
Black Drama
Gender and Literature
Methods of Teaching Agricultural Education
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Math or Science Selective
Math or Science Selective
1 credit is required if PHYS 220 was taken;
2 credits are required if PHYS 214 was taken.
Typical course choices
Credits
Course
AGEC 352
AGEC 451
AGRY 270
AGRY 320
AGRY 321
AGRY 336
ANSC 221
ANSC 230
BTNY 210
BTNY 301
BTNY 305
BTNY 316
ENTM 206
ENTM 207
3
3
3
3
1
2
3
4
4
3
3
4
2
1
Description or notes
Quantitative Techniques for Firm
Decision Making
Applied Econometrics
Forest Soils
Genetics
Genetics Laboratory
General Meteorology
Principles of Animal Nutrition
Physiology of Domestic Animals
Introduction to Plant Science
Introduction to Plant Pathology
Fundamentals of Plant Classification
Plant Anatomy
General Entomology
General Entomology Laboratory
Other allowable selections
Refer to the College of Agriculture Bulletin
Statistics Selective
Statistics Selective (3 credits required)
Course
STAT 301
STAT 501
STAT 503
Credits
3
3
3
Description or notes
Elementary Statistics Methods
Experimental Statistics I
Statistic Methods for Biology
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Humanities Selectives
Humanities Selectives (6 to 12 credits required)
Course
AGR 201
Credits
3
Band
EDST 200
ENGL 227
ENGL 230
ENGL 232A
ENGL 232F
ENGL 232T
ENGL 323M
ENGL 232R
ENGL 235
ENGL 237
ENGL 238
ENGL 240
ENGL 241
ENGL 250
ENGL 257
ENGL 262
ENGL 264
ENGL 266
ENGL 267
ENGL 276
ENGL 279
ENGL 331
ENGL 337
ENGL 350
ENGL 351
ENGL 356
ENGL 360
ENGL 377
ENGL 379
ENGL 381
ENGL 382
ENGL 386
ENGL 387
ENGL 396B
ENGL 411M
ENGL 412
ENGL 413W
ENGL 414A&H
ENGL 414M
ENGL 414C&H
ENGL 441
ENGL 442
ENGL 492
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Description or notes
Communicating Across Cultures
A maximum of three credits of band may be used to
fulfill humanities requirements.
History of Philosphy of Education
Elements of Linguistics
Great Narrative Works
Arthurian Literature
Contemporary Foreign Women Writers in Translation
Religions of the West
The Medieval World
Coming of Age in America
Introduction to Drama
Introduction to Poetry
Introduction to Fiction
Survey of the British Literature: From the Beginnings
Through the Neoclassical Period
Survey of the British Literature: From the Rise of
Romanticism to the Modern Period
Great American Books
Literature of Black America
Greek and Roman Classics in Translation
The Bible as Literature
World Literature: From the Beginnings to 1700 A.D.
World Literature: From 1700 A.D. to the Present
Shakespeare on Film
The American Short Story in Print and Film
Medieval English Literature
Nineteenthe-Century English Literature
Survey of American Literature from its Beginnings to
1865
Survey of American Literature from 1865 to the PostWorld War II Period
no course listed
Gender and Literature
Major Modern Poetry
The Short Story
The British Novel
The American Novel
History of the Film to 1938
History of the Film from 1938 to the Present
Black Women Writers
Miller and Williams
no course listed
War on the Homefront
World and Image - American Literature (fall)
Modern Irish Literature (fall)
Culture of Decadence (spring)
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
Shakespeare
Literature in the Secondary Schools
International Multicultural
Understanding Awareness
X
X
X
X
X
71
3
3
3
3
3
3
A minimum of six credits of a foreign language must
be earned to be included in a plan of study to meet
Humanities and International Understanding
requirements. If only three credits of a foreign
language are earned, they may be used in a plan of
study as an elective.
Mexican and Latino Culture
Any History course may be a humanities selection. If
any are specifically listed here they may additionally
satisfy International Understanding and/or Multicultural
Awareness requirements.
East Asia and Its Historic Transition
East Asia in the Modern World
South Asian History and Civilizations
Middle East History and Culture
Latin American History to 1824
Latin American History from 1824
History of Horticulture
German History
Modern France
History of Women in Modern Europe
Modern China
History of Africa South of the Sahara
Africa and the West
Traditional Japan
History of Modern Japan
Modern Middle East
Women in America
Hispanic Heritage of the United States
History and Culture of Native America
Afro-American to 1865
The Afro-American since 1865
Africa in the Twentieth Century
In The English Landscape: Integrating History,
Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
History of Mexico
Any Interdisciplinary Studies course may be a
humanities selection. If any are specifically listed here
they may additionally satisfy International
Understanding and/or Multicultural Awareness
requirements.
Introduction to Afro-American Studies
Women's Studies: An Introduction
Introduction to Jewish Studies
Black Women Rising
Black Family
African American Male
3
Women of Color in the United States
Foreign
Languages and
Literatures
SPAN 235
History
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
HIST
240
241
243
245
271
272
302
323
324
329
340
341
342
343
344
345
365
366
377
396
398
441
HIST 450
HIST 472
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Interdisciplinary Studies
IDIS 271
IDIS 280
IDIS 330
IDIS 370
IDIS 375
IDIS 376
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
IDIS 481
X
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Philosophy
3
PHIL 225
PHIL 242
3
3
3
PHIL 330
PHIL 331
Visual & Performing Arts
Any Philosophy course may be a humanities selection.
If any are specifically listed here they may additionally
satisfy International Understanding and/or Multicultural
Awareness requirements.
Philosophy of Women
Philosophy, Culture and the African American
Experience
Religions of the East
Religions of the West
Any Visual and Performing Arts course may be a
humanities selection. If any are specifically listed here
they may additionally satisfy International
Understanding and/or Multicultural Awareness
requirements.
X
X
X
Social Science Selectives
Social Science Selectives (3 to 9 credits required)
International Multicultural
Description or notes
Understanding Awareness
No more than six credits can be taken from
Agricultural Economics Agricultural Economics to fulfill other social sciences
requirements.
3
Economic Geography of World Food and Resources
X
AGEC 250
3
Agricultural Prices
AGEC 305
3
International Economic Development
X
AGEC 340
3
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
AGEC 406
3
Agricultural Policy
AGEC 410
3
Community and Resource Development
AGEC 415
3
International Agricultural Trade
X
AGEC 450
3
Communicating
Across
Culture
X
AGR 201
Any Anthropology course may be a Social Science
selection. If any are specifically listed here they may
Anthropology
additionally satisfy International Understanding and/or
Multicultural Awareness requirements.
3
Introduction to Anthropology
X
ANTH 100
3
Human Cultural Diversity
X
ANTH 205
3
Peoples of Middle America
X
ANTH 578
Any Economics course may be a Social Science
selection. If any are specifically listed here they may
Economics
additionally satisfy International Understanding and/or
Multicultural Awareness requirements.
International Trade
3
X
ECON 370
International Economics
3
X
ECON 466
3
Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management
FNR 375
Course
Credits
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Political Science
POL 130
POL 141
POL 222
POL 232
POL 235
POL 237
POL 290
POL 304
POL 326
POL 344
POL 345
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Any Political Science course may be a Social Science
selection. If any are specifically listed here they may
additionally satisfy International Understanding and/or
Multicultural Awareness requirements.
Introduction to International Relations
Governments of the World
Women, Politics and Public Policy
Contemporary Crises in International Relations
International Relations Among Rich and Poor Nations
Modern Weapons and International Relations
Russia: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Israel and World Politics
Black Political Participation in America
Introduction to the Politics of the Third World
West European Democracies in the Post-Industrial Era
Women and the Law
International Organization
United States Foreign Policy, Central America and the
POL 434
Caribbean
3
International Law
3
POL 435
Government and Politics in Russia
3
POL 442
The British Political System and the Commonwealth of
POL 447
Nations)
3
African American Political Thought
3
POL 456
Learning and Motivation
3
EDPS 235
The Inclusive Classroom
3
EDPS 265
Any Psychology course may be a Social Science
selection. If any are specifically listed here they may
Psychological Sciences
additionally satisfy International Understanding and/or
Multicultural Awareness requirements.
3
Stereotyping and Prejudice
PSY 225
3
The Psychology of Women
PSY 239
POL 360
POL 443
PSY 368
3
3
3
3
Sociology
SOC 220
SOC 310
SOC 450
3
3
3
Children’s Development in Cross-Cultural Perspective
Any Sociology course may be a Social Science
selection. If any are specifically listed here they may
additionally satisfy International Understanding and/or
Multicultural Awareness requirements.
Social Problems
Racial and Ethnic Diversity
Gender Roles in Modern Society
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Additional Courses to Consider
Additional Courses to Consider
These courses may be used to satisfy International Understanding and/or Multicultural Awareness
requirements in addition to many Humanities or Social Science Selections.
International Multicultural
Credits Description or notes
Understanding Awareness
Course
AGR 493
AGR 495
AGRY 285
AGRY 350
AGRY 399K
AGRY 570
ANSC 294
ANSC 295
ANTH 303
ANTH 379
BTNY 201
EDCI 285
FNR 230
FNR 460
FNR 488
HORT 306
HORT 403
HORT 450
LA 166
LA 450
HK 226
YDAE 385
1-3
0
3
1-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Special Topics in International Agriculture
International Profession Experience in Agriculture,
Food, or Natural Resources
World Crop Adaptation and Distribution
Global Awareness
Exploring International Agriculture
Agronomy in International Development
Exploring International Animal Agriculture
Exploring International Agriculture
Gender across Cultures
Indians of North America
Plants and Civilization
Multiculturalism and Education
The World's Forests and Society
International Natural Resources Summer Program
Global Environmental Issues
History of Horticulture
Tropical Horticulture
In The English Landscape: Integrating History,
Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
History and Theory of Landscape Architecture
In The English Landscape: Integrating History,
Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Contemporary Women's Health
Urban Service Learning
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Farm Management Minor
Farm Management Minor
Course for the Minor
AGEC 310
AGEC 311 or MGMT 200
AGEC 411
OLS 252 or OLS 274
AGEC 220
AGEC 455 or MGMT 455
Credits
3
3
4
3
3
3
Applies to ASM Major as
AGEC choice to take rather than AGEC 330, choose wisely
Accounting choice, already prescribed for the major
Agricultural selection, choose wisely
Organization and Leadership choice, already prescribed for the major
Already prescribed for the major
Legal/Law choice, already prescribed for the major
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Food and Agribusiness Management Minor
Food and Agribusiness Management Minor
Course for the Minor
AGEC 220
AGEC 330
MGMT 200 or AGEC 311
AGEC 331
OLS 252 or OLS 274
AGEC 455 or MGMT 455
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Applies to ASM Major as
Already prescribed for the major
AGEC choice to take rather than AGEC 310, choose wisely
Accounting choice, already prescribed for the major
Already prescribed for the major
Organization and Leadership choice, already prescribed for the major
Already prescribed for the major
A.S. Degree in Agronomy
A.S. Degree in Agronomy
Course for the Degree
CHM 111
COM 114
Agricultural Elective
Biology or Botany Elective
Elective
CHM 112
ENGL 106
Agricultural Elective
Agronomy Elective
Statistics or Calculus Elective
AGEC 217 or AGEC 203
AGRY 255
AGRY 398
Agricultural Elective
Mathematics or Science Elective
Elective
Agronomy Crops or Turf Elective
Agronomy Soils Elective
Mathematics or Science Elective
Social Science or Humanities Elective
Elective
Elective
Credits
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Applies to ASM Major as
Already prescribed for the major
Already prescribed for the major
Already prescribed for the major
Already prescribed for the major
Additional courses for the major could apply
Already prescribed for the major
Already prescribed for the major
ASM 104 prescribed for the major could apply
Agricultural Selection, choose wisely
STAT 301 prescribed for the major could apply
Already prescribed for the major
Already prescribed for the major
Agricultural Selection, choose wisely
Already prescribed for the major
Already prescribed for the major
Additional courses for the major could apply
Agricultural Selection, choose wisely
Free elective, choose wisely
Already prescribed for the major
Already prescribed for the major
Additional courses for the major could apply
Additional courses for the major could apply
Bottom Line ... choose 3 agronomy courses as agricultural or unrestricted electives.
* One must be a soils elective (365 is a common choice).
* One must be a crops or turf elective (105 is a common choice).
* The third can be crops or soils (375 is a common choice).
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Agricultural Systems Management Course Descriptions
Required Courses (Catalog Descriptions)
AGEC 203 Introductory Microeconomics For Food And Agribusiness Sem. 1 and 2. Class
3, cr. 3. This course introduces the application of microeconomics as used by farms and
agribusiness firms. The behavior of individual firms is evaluated as price and output are
determined in various market structures (pure competition, pure monopoly, monopolistic
competition, and oligopoly). Other topics include pricing and employment of resources, market
failure and the social control of industry (government, economics policy, and regulation), cost and
production theory.
AGEC 220 Marketing Farm Products. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prequisites: AGEC 203, or
204, or ECON 251. Types of markets; middlemen and their services; the relationship of production
and consumption; price determining factors. Consideration given to major marketing issues, such
as decentralization, integration, costs and margins, government regulations, marketing orders,
promotion, grades and standards, and cooperatives.
AGEC 310 Farm Organization. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Economic factors controlling
success in farming; types of farming; business records and analysis; adjustment in organization to
meet changing economic conditions; organization and management of successful farms. OR
AGEC 330
AGEC 330 Management Methods for Agricultural Business. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Management of nonfarm, agriculturally related businesses. Topics include tools for management
decision making, legal forms of business organization, basics of accounting, and important
financial management techniques. Case studies and computer simulation game. OR AGEC 310
AGEC 331 Principles of Selling in Agricultural Business. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, cr. 3. The
principles of salesmanship and their application to the agricultural business. Topics include
attitudes and value systems, basic behavioral patterns, the purchase decision process, relationship
of sales to marketing, selling strategies, preparing for sales calls, making sales presentations,
handling objections, and closing sales. Emphasis is placed on application of principles to realworld situations and on building selling skills through class projects.
AGEC 455 Agricultural Law. Sem. 1, Class 3, cr. 3. Prequisites: junior standing. Selected general
legal topics (courts, contracts, torts, property and commercial law) with emphasis on farming
problems (e.g., landowner-tenant, grain contracts, fences, and animal liability) and cases. OR
MGMT 455
AGR 101 Introduction to the College of Agriculture and Purdue University. Sem. 1. Class 2, cr.
1. Course meets during weeks 1-8. Students are introduced to the College of Agriculture and
Purdue University. Specific areas discussed include the diversity of career opportunities within
agriculture, the relationships between different areas of agriculture, ethics, the impact of
undergraduate coursework, including the core curriculum, on scholarship and career preparation,
and the challenges facing the food, agricultural, and natural resource system. The use of guest
lectures provides a networking opportunity for students.
AGRY 255 Soil Science. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 1, rec. 1, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: CHM 112 or 116.
Differences in soils; soils genesis; physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils; relation of
soils to problems of land use and pollution; soil management relative to tillage, erosion, drainage,
moisture supply, temperature, aeration, fertility, and plant nutrition. Introduction to fertilizer
chemistry and use.
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ASM 104 Introduction to Agricultural Systems. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Basic
principles of selection and operation of agricultural production equipment, including farm tractors
and machines and crop-processing equipment. Planning considerations for crop storage and
animal production systems and devices for water conservation and erosion control.
ASM 211 Technical Graphics Communications. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite
or corequisite: ASM 231. Introduction to graphic communication methods using traditional
techniques and emphasizing modern computer based techniques. Topics covered include: freehand sketching, lettering, and dimensioning; selection of data presentation methods; and plan
interpretation and cost calculations. A majority of assignments will include use of commercially
available computer-aided drawing packages.
ASM 221 Career Opportunities Seminar. Sem. 1, Class 1, cr. 1. Prerequisite: ASM 104. An
introductory course to acquaint students with career and employment opportunities in the field of
agricultural systems management. Guest speakers are invited to share their experiences and
philosophies with the students. Special emphasis is given to improving communications skills.
ASM 222 Crop Production Equipment. Sem. 1, Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: ASM 231 or
(ASM 104 and AGEC 202). Principles of machine performance, capacity, machinery components
and operations. Study of tractors, trucks, utility vehicles and combines. Equipment topics include
chemical application, tillage tools, planters and seeders, hay and forage harvesters, electronic
monitors and controllers. Computer-based analysis of equipment sizing and systems selection.
ASM 231 Computer Applications in Agriculture. Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisites or
corequisites: ASM 104. A study of the use of computers to solve problems on the farm and in
agribusiness. Topics covered include hardware and software selection and evaluation, operating
systems, word processing, electronic communications, spreadsheets, report preparation, and data
base managers.
ASM 245 Materials Handling And Processing. Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. Prerequisite: ASM
231 or (ASM 104 and ACEC 202). Principles of materials handling and processing. Physical
properties and characteristics of food, fiber and feed materials as related to harvesting, handling,
processing and storage. Processing of agricultural materials including drying, preservations, size
reduction (e.g. grinding, crushing, shredding), mixing and blending, refrigeration, extrusion, and
pelleting. Conveying and transport systems with consideration of their effects on damage and
quality. The course elements are tied together by a treatment of scheduling and coordination of
biologically based systems which involve production, handling, quality control and processing.
ASM 333 Facilities Planning And Management. Sem. 2, Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: ASM
231 or (ASM 104 and AGEC 202). Principles of facility (system) planning and management
involving buildings, equipment and materials handling and flow. Student teams select a case firm
(problem) with instructor approval. Principles learned week by week are applied to the
development of an overall plan for the complex, over the course of the semester. Case examples
can include firms handling supplies, seeds, grains, feeds, chemicals, wastes and farm produce, as
well as farming operations producing grain, forage and/or livestock products. Students will learn
to use AutoCAD to develop drawings, without prior computer drafting experience.
ASM 336 Environmental Systems Management. Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisites: ASM 231 or
(ASM 104 and AGEC 202). Analysis of environmental systems with special emphasis on nonurban and agribusiness needs. Technological and sociological solutions to environmental
problems. Computer-based tools are used to analyze global environmental issues, chemical use,
waste disposal and management, water and air quality, soil and water conservation, sustainable
agriculture, regulatory and policy issues.
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ASM 345 Power Units And Power Trains. Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: (ASM 231
or (ASM 104 and AGEC 202)) and (PHYS 214 or PHYS 220). An introduction to power
generation and transfer in mechanical and fluid power systems. Internal combustion engines,
fuels, and cycles are introduced. Clutches, mechanical transmissions, automatic transmissions,
hydrostatic transmissions, and final drives are discussed. Principles of hydraulics, fluids,
cylinders, pumps, motors, valves, hoses, filters, reservoirs, and accumulators are studied.
ASM 350 Safety in Agriculture. Sem. 2. Class 1, lab. 1, cr. 1. Course meets during weeks 1-8. An
overview of the agricultural safety movement in the United States with consideration given to the
specific human environmental and technological factors influencing farm-related accidents.
Special emphasis is given to reduction of unnecessary risks in agricultural production.
ASM 420 Electric Power & Controls. Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisites: PHYS 214 or
PHYS 220. Fundamentals and application of electric power for agricultural facilities; safe wiring
principles; operation and performance characteristics of electric motors; applications of control
systems that include monitors, sensors, relays and programmable logic controllers.
ASM 421 Senior Seminar. Sem. 1. Class 2, cr. 1. Prerequisites: ASM 221. For seniors in
agricultural systems management program. Professional attitudes and ethics, technical report data
presentation, interview procedures, resume preparation, and producer-consumer relationships.
ASM 495 Agricultural Systems Management. Sem. 2. Class 1, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisites: ASM
421. Planning, organization and analysis of individual or team projects related to contemporary
issues in Agricultural Systems Management.
CHM 111 General Chemistry. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: Two years of high
school algebra or consent of instructor. Not available for credit toward graduation in the School of
Science. Required of all freshmen in the College of Agriculture who are not in CHM 115 and
required of students in the School of Consumer and Family Sciences in retailing, textile, RHIT,
and dietetics options who are not in CHM 115. Required of students in physical therapy who are
not in CHM 115. Not available for credit toward graduation in the School of Science. Metric and
S.I. Units; dimensional analysis; density; the atomic concept; elements, compounds, and mixtures;
the mole concept; equations and stoichiometry; atomic structure, spectra; the periodic table;
chemical bonding, gases; descriptive chemistry of the common elements.
CHM 112 General Chemistry. Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: CHM 111 or equivalent.
Continuation of CHM 111. Liquids and solids; solutions; chemical kinetics; equilibrium; acids and
bases; oxidation and reduction; electrochemistry; descriptive chemistry of the metals and
nonmetals; introduction to organic chemistry; nuclear chemistry.
COM 114 Fundamentals of Speech Communication. Sem. 1, 2, and SS. Class 3, cr. 3. A study of
communication theories as applied to speech; practical communicative experiences ranging from
interpersonal communication and small group process through problem identification and solution
in discussion to informative and persuasive speaking in standard speaker-audience situations.
ENGL 106 First-Year Composition. Sem. 1, 2, and SS. Class 3, Rec. 1, cr. 4. Prerequisite: 6 credit
hours at the lower division undergraduate level in Education, General or consent of instructor.
Extensive practice in writing clear and effective prose. Instruction in organization, audience, style,
and research-based writing.
MA 220 Introduction to Calculus. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: MA 153 or
equivalent. A survey of differential and integral calculus. Applications to the agricultural, life,
managerial, and social sciences.
MGMT 455 Legal Background For Business I. Sem. 1, 2, and SS. Class 2, cr. 3. The nature and
place of law in our society, national and international, social and moral bases of law enactment,
regulation of business, legal liability, and enforcement procedures. Special emphasis on torts,
contracts, and agency. No credit to students in the School of Management. OR AGEC 455
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Selective Courses (Catalog Descriptions)
AGEC 250 Economic Geography of World Food and Resources. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. A
study of the important issues and economic decisions about worldwide resource use for food and
fiber production as influenced by geography, climate, history, social institutions, national selfinterest, and the environment.
AGEC 311 Accounting for Farm Business Planning. Sem 1. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. This course
emphasizes the development of procedures for providing and using data in decision making.
Methods will be addressed for finding and organizing both financial and physical data to provide
the business information needed in planning and control. Topics discussed include budgeting,
reporting unit costs of production, measuring profitability and wealth accumulation, estimating
credit needs and income tax liability, and evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the business
as the basis for improving the business. A computerized commercial farm business accounting
package will be thoroughly presented. OR MGMT 200
AGEC 340 International Economic Development. Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: AGEC 203
or 204 or 217 or ECON 251 or 252. This course is designed to introduce students to issues and
problems related to international economic development. Topics covered include a description of
the current situation in developing countries and the history of growth and development. The
course is grounded in the body of theory associated with economic development, but concentrates
on the many practical problems such as poverty, population growth, urbanization, education and
the environment. The three areas with the greatest attention are agricultural development,
international trade, and policy analysis for developing countries.
AGEC 352 Quantitive Techniques For Firm Decision Making. Sem. 1, Class 2, rec. 1, cr. 3.
Prerequisite: STAT 225 or 301 or 501. Introduction to mathematical programming and computing
as an aid to agricultural decision making by firms, linear programming, game theory and strategy,
simulation, the waiting-line problem, the equipment replacement decision, and multiproduct
scheduling methods.
AGEC 411 Farm Management. Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 4. Prerequisite: AGEC 310 and (AGEC
311 or MGMT 200). Principles of farm organization and management, farmer interviews, and the
application of computerized farm decision-making methods.
AGEC 420 Grain and Grain Products Marketing. Sem. 1. Class 2, cr. 1. Prerequisite: AGEC
220 and 321. Course meets during weeks 11-15. Fundamental and technical analysis of
agricultural commodity prices. Role of supply and demand in determining market prices, futures
markets in relation to cash markets, and analysis of alternative forward pricing methods.
Interpretation of government crop and livestock reports, use and limitations of technical analysis in
price forecasting. Requires class trips. Students will pay individual lodging or meal expenses when
necessary.
AGEC 424 Financial Management of Agricultural Business. Sem. 1. Class 3, lab. 1, cr. 4.
Prerequisite: MGMT 200 AGEC 311. A study of the major types of financial decisions made by
agriculturally related firms, including investment in inventory, receivables and cash, property,
plant, and equipment; sources and types of short-term, intermediate, and long-term capital; legal
patterns of the business organization, emphasis on implementation involving agribusiness case
problems.
AGEC 426 Marketing Management of Agricultural Business. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3.
Prerequisite: (AGEC 311 or MGMT 200) and (AGEC 330 or ENTR 200). A study of the major
types of marketing strategy decisions that must be made by agribusiness firms, including target
market selection; marketing research; sales forecasting; product policies; distribution channels;
pricing, advertising, and personal selling; and marketing control.
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AGEC 450 International Agricultural Trade. Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: (AGEC 217 or
ECON 252) and (AGEC 100 or AGEC 203 or AGEC 204 or ECON 251). Study of U.S.
agricultural trade with emphasis on international trade theory, exchange rates and their
determination, relationships between domestic agricultural policies and trade policies, and analysis
of institutional arrangements for world trade in agricultural products.
AGEC 451 Applied Econometrics. Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: STAT 225 or 301 or 501.
Application of strategies to economic problems. Simple and multiple regression, dummy variables,
logit analysis, time series, and forecasting.
AGRY 105 Crop Production. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. Fundamental principles of crop
production and distribution. Emphasis is places on applying technological advances in agronomy
to active crop-production situations, including basic soils, agricultural meteorology, and crop
physiology and breeding.
AGRY 270 Forest Soils. Sem. 2. Class 1, lab. 1, rec. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: CHM 112 or CHM 116.
Development, distribution, and classification of soil profile; soil characteristics related to forest
practices; nature and cause of soil differences; fertility and plant nutrition. Not available to
students who have taken AGRY 255/NRES 255.
AGRY 285 World Crop Adaptation and Distribution. Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Examination of how
environmental factors, including climate and soils, impact the global distribution of major food
crops. Identification of the types of naturally occurring plant communities and comparison of these
communities with those of environmentally and economically sound field cropping systems.
Exploration of how man’s intervention has maintained or modified the productivity of food crops
in agricultural communities and how his intervention has affected the environment.
AGRY 320 Genetics. Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: (BIOL 110 and 111) or (BIOL 110 and
BTNY 210) or (BIOL 111 and BTNY 210) or (BIOL 121 and 131) or (BTNY 210 and HORT
301). The transmission of heritable traits; probability; genotypic-environmental interactions;
chromosomal aberrations; polyploidy; gene mutations; genes in populations; the structure and
function of nucleic acids; biochemical genetics; molecular genetics; coding.
AGRY 321 Genetics Laboratory. Sem. 1 and 2. Lab. 1, cr. 1. Prerequisite or corequisite: AGRY
320. Experiments with plants and microorganisms to elucidate the basic concepts of molecular and
classical genetics as applied to genome analysis.
AGRY 350 Global Awareness. Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 1-3. A seminar-type course about world
geography, cultures, and agriculture. Speakers are selected from the many Purdue graduate
students and visiting scholars from around the world. Extra credit may be earned through
independent study of a global issue. Course may be repeated for up to a total of 4 credits.
AGRY 365 Soil Fertility. Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: AGRY 255 or 270.
Principles of soil chemistry and physics influencing plant nutrition; emphasis on diagnosis and
solution of problems on soil reaction and nutrient status; fertilizer chemistry and use; reaction of
pesticides and growth regulators with soils.
AGRY 375 Crop Production Systems. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Factors affecting management
decisions in crop production systems. Development of small grain and row cropping systems.
Interaction of factors affecting efficient production systems, including seed selection, tillage,
planting management, pest management, and harvesting and storage considerations.
ANSC 102 Introduction to Animal Agriculture. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. A study of
animal agriculture emphasizing the efficient production of animal food products from poultry,
dairy and meat animals. Credit cannot be obtained for both ANSC 101 and 102. Of ANSC 101,
102 and 106, only one course can be used as an ANSC elective.
ANSC 221 Principles of Animal Nutrition. Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: CHM
112. Classification and function of nutrients, deficiency symptoms, digestive processes,
characterization of feedstuffs, and formulation of diets for domestic animals.
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ANSC 230 Physiology of Domestic Animals. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 4, cr. 4. Prerequisite: BIOL 110
or BIOL 111. A lecture course designed to present physiology of domestic farm animals. Function
of tissues and organs, maintenance of internal steady-state conditions, and body responses to
external environmental conditions will be presented. Physiological mechanisms involved in
lactation, growth, and reproduction will be included.
ANSC 440 Horse Management. Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: ANSC 221. Current
breeding, feeding, housing, selection, disease control, and other management practices essential
for sound economic planning of horse operations in today’s horse industry. Laboratory farm visits
provide students with real application examples and industry contacts.
ANSC 441 Beef Management. Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: ANSC 221. Breeding,
feeding, and management practices essential for economical beef production, including
performance testing.
ANSC 442 Sheep Management. Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: ANSC 221. Breeding,
feeding, and management practices essential for economical sheep production and commercial
lamb feeding, including performance testing.
ANSC 443 Swine Management. Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: ANSC 221. Breeding,
feeding, and management practices essential for commercial swine production, including
performance testing.
ANSC 444 Dairy Management. Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: ANSC 221. Current
breeding, feeding, physiology, disease prevention, and management practices essential for
economical milk production.
ANSC 445 Commercial Poultry Management. Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: ANSC
221. Current developments and practices in the commercial production of eggs, broilers, and
turkeys; principles of breeding, physiology, nutrition, management, and disease prevention.
ASM 201 Construction and Maintenance. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Fundamental
principles in the selection and use of tools for the construction and maintenance of agricultural and
related facilities, equipment, and machines. Areas covered include small engines, concrete and
masonry, wood, plumbing, electricity, and metal.
ASM 215 Surveying. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Introduction to plane surveying.
Instruction and practice in the use of surveying instruments for distance measurement, leveling,
angle measurement, direction determination, traversing, and mapping. Office procedures for
surveying data reduction. Practical problems and field exercises of the type encountered by the
landscape architect and forester.
ASM 322 Technology for Precision Agriculture. Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: ASM
222. Technology and applications of electronics for precision agriculture. Characteristics of
personal computer hardware, electronic sensors, monitors, machine controllers, environmental
monitors, and global positioning systems. Production management information systems;
processing and marketing information systems; and yield mapping, geographic information system
data handling, and software options.
ASM 570 Agricultural Structures. Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: ASM 333.
Structural, environmental, and functional problems of farm buildings; planning, estimating, and
evaluating materials; costs, construction procedures, and practices.
BIOL 110 Fundamentals of Biology I. Sem. 1 and SS. Lec. 2, rec. 1, lab. 1, cr. 4. Principles of
biology, focusing on diversity, ecology, evolution, and the development, structure, and function of
organisms.
BIOL 111 Fundamentals of Biology II. Sem. 2. Lec. 2, rec. 1, lab. 1, cr. 4. Continuation of BIOL
110. Principles of biology, focusing on cell structure and function, molecular biology, and
genetics.
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BTNY 201 Plants and Civilization. Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. This course, intended primarily for nonmajors, covers the history of agriculture, with focus on the centers of origin of our major food,
fiber, and medicinal plants, and their historical, cultural, and economic relevance. The course also
surveys the biology of crop plants, with respect to taxonomy, anatomy, cell structure, physiology,
development, and genetics. Discussion also center on the roles plant biotechnology may play in
sustainable agriculture and in helping to alleviate problems caused by overpopulation and
ecological stress.
BTNY 210 Introduction to Plant Science. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, lab. 1, cr. 4. An introduction to
the major groups in the plant kingdom, their origin, classification, and economic importance. The
areas of anatomy, morphology, cytology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics,
and ecology will be explored as they relate to plant sciences and agriculture.
BNTY 301 Introduction Plant Pathology. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: BTNY
210. Basic principles of plant pathology, including etiology, symptomatology, control, and
epidemiology of representative diseases of plants.
BTNY 304 Introductory Weed Science. Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: BIOL 110 or
BIOL 111 or BTNY 210. A survey of the scientific principles underlying weed control practices;
emphasis is on the ecology of weeds and control in crop associations. It is recommended that this
course be followed by BTNY 504.
BTNY 305 Fundamentals of Plant Classification. Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: BIOL
110 or BIOL 111 or BTNY 210. The principles of classification of seed plants, with emphasis on
methods of identification in laboratory and field. Requires class trips. Students will pay individual
lodging or meal expenses when necessary.
BTNY 316 Plant Anatomy. Sem. 2, Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 4. Prerequisite: BTNY 210 or consent of
instructor. The internal structure of seed plants. Description and recognition of cell and tissue
types, tissue systems, and their interrelations in vegetative and reproductive structures.
Developmental changes of the plant body from embryo to mature plant and from meristems to
mature tissues. Experimental approaches where relevant to structure-function relationships and to
development will be introduced. Offered in odd-numbered years.
ENTM 105 Insects: Friend and Foe. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. A one-semester course for
nonscience students who want to know more about insects - the most numerous organisms on
earth. An introduction to insects and their relationship with humankind, including interesting
aspects of insect biology; insects in music, decoration, history; use of insects in teaching at the
elementary school level; their use in art, photography, and drawing; insects as human food.
FNR 103 Introduction to Environmental Conservation. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Introduction
to ecological principles, history of conservation, natural resource management, human impacts on
the environment, and environmental ethics. For all students interested in an introductory natural
resource or environmental science elective.
FNR 230 The World’s Forests and Society. Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Examination of structure,
function, and environmental and cultural significance of forest ecosystems throughout the world.
FNR 240 Wildlife in America. Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. History of the occurrence, exploitation, and
management of North America’s wildlife resources. Life histories, habitat relationships, and
human impacts on selected species. Current conservation practices and future prospects.
FNR 488 Global Environment Issues. Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Examination of the state of the world
in terms of natural resource consumption, environmental quality, and global change. Techniques to
analyze and evaluate information. Survey threats to soil productivity, the changing atmosphere,
water quality and quantity, energy impacts, and biodiversity from an ecosystem perspective.
HORT 101 Fundamentals of Horticulture. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 1, cr. 3. Biology and
technology involved in the production, storage, processing, and marketing of horticultural plants
and products. Laboratories include experiments demonstrating both the theoretical and practical
aspects of horticultural plant growth and development. Requires class trips. Students will pay
individual lodging or meal expenses when necessary.
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HORT 301 Plant Physiology. Sem. 1. Class 3, lab. 1, cr. 4. Prerequisite: (BIOL 110 or (BIOL 131
and BIOL 132) or BTNY 210) and (CHM 255, or CHM 257, or CHM 262). Basic physiological
processes of higher plants, particularly as related to the influence of environmental factors on
growth, metabolism, and reproduction. Laboratory experiments involve hands-on experience with
numerous aspects of plant physiology, including water relations, photosynthesis, growth,
dormancy, hormones, and flowering.
HORT 306Y History of Horticulture. Sem. 1, 2, and SS. Cr. 3. Distance learning that meets once
per week. The origins and development of agriculture, with specific emphasis on horticulture from
prehistory to the present in relation to civilization and modern culture.
HORT 403Y Tropical Horticulture. Sem. 1. Cr. 3. Distance learning that meets once per week.
Offered in even-numbered years. An introduction to the agriculture of the tropics and subtropics,
emphasizing horticultural crops.
MGMT 200 Introductory Accounting. Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. The objectives of the
course are to help students: (1) understand what is in financial statements and what the statements
say about a business, (2) identify the business activities that caused the amounts that appear in the
statements, and (3) understand how, when, and at what amount the effects of manager and
employee actions will appear in the statements. OR AGEC 311
OLS 252 Human Behavior in Organizations. Sem. 1, 2, and SS. Class 3 or class 2, rec. 1, cr. 3. A
survey of the concepts that provide a foundation for the understanding of individual and group
behavior in organizations of work, with special emphasis on typical interpersonal and leadership
relationships.
OLS 274 Applied Leadership. Sem. 1, 2, and SS. Class 3 or class 2, rec. 1, cr. 3. Introduction to,
and overview of, the fundamental concepts of leadership and supervision.
STAT 301 Elementary Statistical Methods. Sem. 1, 2, and SS. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: MA
152. Introduction to statistical methods with applications to diverse fields. Emphasis on
understanding and interpreting standard techniques. Data analysis for one and several variables,
design of samples and experiments, basic probability, sampling distributions, confidence intervals
and significance tests for means and proportions, correlation and regression. Software is used
throughout. Not open to students in the Department of Mathematics and Schools of Engineering.
Credit cannot be given for more than one of STAT 301, 305, 350, 433, 501, 503, and 511.
STAT 501 Experimental Statistics I. Sem. 1 and SS. Class 1, cr. 3. Prerequisite: Course work in
algebra and number theory or consent of instructor. Concepts and methods of applied statistics.
Exploratory analysis of data. Sample design and experimental design. Normal distributions.
Sampling distributions. Confidence intervals and tests of hypotheses for one and two samples.
Inference for contingency tables, regression and correlation, and one-way analysis of variance. Use
of the SAS statistical software. Intended primarily for students who have not had calculus. Not
open to students in mathematical sciences or engineering. Credit cannot be given for more than
one of STAT 301, 305, 350, 433, 501, 503, or 511.
STAT 503 Statistical Methods for Biology. Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: Course work
in calculus or consent of instructor. Introductory statistical methods, with emphasis on applications
in biology. Topics include descriptive statistics, binomial and normal distributions, confidence
interval estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, introduction to nonparametric testing,
linear regression and correlation, goodness-of-fit tests, and contingency tables. Open only to
majors related to the life sciences. Credit cannot be given for more than one of STAT 301, 305,
350, 433, 501, 503, or 511.
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Special Problems Courses
ASM 390 COOP, ASM 490 Special Problems, ASM 498 Directed Experience in
Teaching Mechanized Agriculture, ASM 499H Honors Thesis, ASM 590 Special
Problems
Due to the extensive time required to plan and complete a special topics course, instructor selection and
completion of the appropriate contract should take place in the semester prior to the one in which the course is
to be completed. Registration for a special topics course after two weeks into the semester will not be accepted.
Purpose of Special Problems Course Offerings
Special Problems course offerings should be designed to provide capable students the opportunity to work on
carefully selected special problems which are not covered in regular course offerings. The problems should be
closely related to the students’ field of study and be of mutual interest to both the individual student and
supervising faculty member.
The selected problem should be such that it will require the student to perform a combination of laboratory,
field, and/or library studies and result in a professionally written report of the activities relating to the project,
findings if any, and other related documentation.
Student Eligibility
Students requesting enrollment in Special Problems courses should have a record of exhibiting a great deal of
personal initiative and the ability to work toward a solution of problems with limited direct supervision from
instructors.
Registration for the Special Problem
Due to the extensive time required to plan and complete a Special Problem course, instructor selection and
completion of the contract should take place in the semester prior to the one in which the course is to be
completed. Registration for a Special Problems course after two weeks into the semester is not accepted.
Student/Faculty Contract for Special Problems
To provide documentation of the problem to be addressed and to ensure a clear understanding between the
student and supervising faculty member of their respective expectations, a formal course contract must be
completed and a kept on file by the faculty member. An additional copy will be placed in the student’s
permanent file, and a copy will be furnished to the student.
Approval of the Special Problems Courses by the Department
In order to ensure that proposed courses meet the expectations of the department with respect to content, level
of effort and credit hour distribution, each Special Problems course must be approved by the Agricultural &
Biological Engineering Academic Programs Committee (or, in the case of a graduate student, the Graduate
Committee). Approval should be obtained by the end of the semester prior to the one during which the course
will be completed or no later than the second week of the semester during which the course is to be completed.
Enrollment in ASM 490/590 – In addition to the above, the student should fulfill the following requirements:
1. Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Purdue.
2. Be classified as a “Junior 6” or higher at the time the course begins.
3. Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.
Exceptions to the above requirements will be considered by the ABE Academic Programs Committee/ Graduate
Committee upon request of the instructor.
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Admission to Graduate School
Undergraduate students looking forward to graduation frequently consider graduate work as
a possibility after graduation. The advisor should encourage students to go to graduate
school provided the student is qualified and able to benefit from graduate study.
The basic requirements for admission to graduate study are:
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Graduation with a baccalaureate degree.
An applicant is generally expected to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at
least 3.0.
Most students enrolled in graduate study in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Department receives graduate research assistantships. Current stipends for M.S. and Ph.D.
assistantships are approximately $14,000 and $16,500 per year, respectively, plus full waiver
of tuition and most fees. Fellowships are available in some instances with stipends of up to
$22,000 per year. Therefore, the true value of an assistantship is approximately $17,000 per
year for Indiana residents and $24,000 for non-Indiana residents.
In certain cases undergraduate students may subsequently apply credits they have earned in
500-series courses toward an advanced degree at Purdue. Upon admission to the Graduate
School, and with the approval of the major field, a maximum of 6 credits relevant to the
graduate program of study which were not used to satisfy undergraduate requirements may
be applied toward an advanced degree. The form for this request is available in the Student
Academic Center, ABE room 201.
Research Opportunities. Modern, well-equipped laboratories support all research
specializations; exceptional computing facilities being a noteworthy example. Departmental
computing is centered on server-based, advanced engineering workstations. Departmental
networks have integrated global capabilities as part of the Engineering Computer Network, a
system of more than 1,000 workstations/ servers with supercomputer and Internet
connectivity through the Purdue University Computing Center.
Bioprocess engineering is rapidly becoming a critical forefront research area as advances in
genetic engineering lead to new types of crops and new methods for processing them into
value added products. As a consequence, the department has a strong biological and
biochemical technology research program. Research topics include bioreactor design and
modeling, enzyme kinetics and biocatalysis, site-directed mutagenesis, foam fractionation
and liquid chromatography of proteins, and genetic engineering. Extensive laboratory
facilities include liquid chromatographs, glucose analyzers, fermenters, centrifuge,
spectrophotometers, and preparative scale protein purification systems.
Areas of machinery research include electro hydraulic systems and their control,
microprocessor applications for control and monitoring, the development of robotic systems
for agricultural production/ processing, the development of design expert systems, finite
element analysis and optimization of mechanical systems, design automation, soil-vehicle
interactions, and operator safety. Facilities include engine dynamometers and hydraulics, as
well as machine vision laboratories.
Research in water resources planning and management includes studies of the mechanics of
soil erosion, water quality control, mathematical simulation of agricultural watershed
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hydrology, geographical information systems (GIS) applications, and land drainage. The
USDA/ARS National Soil Erosion Laboratory, located near the Agricultural & Biological
Engineering Building, offers both facility and personnel support through cooperative
projects.
Knowledge engineering, the art and science of automating the utilization of intelligence to
manage and control tomorrow’s increasingly interdependent subsystems, is an area of rapid
research growth. This field spans such diverse areas as developing pattern recognition
technologies for machine vision to creation of expert systems for both strategic management
decision support and advanced machine controls.
Designing advanced methods for producing and processing biological products requires
knowledge of the physical properties of biological materials and of soils. Many challenging
research opportunities may be found in studying the mechanical, electrical, optical,
rheological or other properties of such materials and in the development of transducers for
machine monitoring and control of product characteristics.
Areas of Study. The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering offers
opportunity for creative endeavor in academic coursework and in fundamental and applied
research. Both the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs are offered in a
broad range of areas including: artificial intelligence applied to decision support systems and
to intelligent machine control, biochemical and food process engineering, agricultural
systems management, physical properties of biological materials, computer-aided agricultural
machinery design, soil and water resource design and management, crop processing and
storage, systems engineering, fluid power, agricultural structures, renewable resource
utilization, vehicle mechanics, and environmental control.
Requirements for Graduate Study. Applications for graduate study in agricultural and
biological engineering are accepted from qualified individuals who have a baccalaureate
degree in engineering or agricultural systems management from a college or university of
recognized standing. These students may work toward Master of Science in Agricultural and
Biological Engineering (M.S.A.B.E.), Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.), Master of
Science (M.S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
The doctoral degree candidate must have demonstrated superior scholastic and research
ability either at Purdue or some other university. Research ability normally is assumed if the
applicant has written an acceptable master’s thesis. Students who complete a nonthesis M.S.
degree program normally will not be permitted to pursue a Ph.D. program.
Programs of Study. The master’s degree candidate may elect either a thesis or nonthesis
option program. A thesis is required for the Ph.D. degree. Research assistantships generally
are not available to individuals electing the nonthesis option.
A minimum of 24 semester hours for the master’s degree with a thesis, 30 semester hours for
the master’s degree without a thesis, and 48 semester hours for the doctoral degree normally
are required. Acceptable master’s degree coursework may be applied to the doctoral degree
program. Outstanding students may petition to work directly toward the Ph.D. without the
M.S. A minimum of six semester hours of departmental courses is required in the master’s
degree program with a thesis and 12 semester hours for the nonthesis master’s degree and
doctoral degree programs.
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Mathematical sciences must be pursued in depth. Normally, for the master’s degree a
minimum of six credit hours of mathematical, statistical, or computer science courses beyond
ordinary differential equations is required. For the doctoral degree, a minimum of 12 credit
hours is required.
Programs of study must be established during the first full semester for the master’s, or full
year for the doctoral degree, of residency at Purdue University. These programs are oriented
toward the proposed thesis research work in one of the research areas in agricultural
engineering.
There are no foreign language requirements for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.
Specific inquiries concerning the opportunities for graduate study in ABE should be
addressed to the ABE Graduate Secretary (ABE room 201).
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ABE Faculty
Faculty
Office
Campus
Email
Phone (_@purdue.edu)
(49-___)
Vincent F. Bralts (Assoc.
Dean of Engineering)
Dennis Buckmaster
Osvaldo Campanella
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Natalie J. Carroll
Indrajeet Chaubey
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Keith A. Cherkauer
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Heidi Diefes-Dux
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Bernard A. Engel (Dept.
Head)
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Daniel R. Ess
William E. Field
Dennis C. Flanagan
(Adjunct)
Jane Frankenberger
ABE 311
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Kamyar Haghighi (Head,
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Albert J. Heber
Klein E. Ileleji
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ileleji
Joseph Irudayaraj
NA
41162
josephi
Monika Ivantysynova
ABE 314
66578
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Don D. Jones
ABE 208B
41178
jonesd
Gary W. Krutz
ABE 213
41179
krutz
Michael R. Ladisch
POTR 216
47022
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Chang Lu
ABE 217
41188
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John Lumkes
ABE 216
41173
lumkes
Rabi H. Mohtar
ABE 321
41791
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Mark T. Morgan
FS 1161
41180
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Area of Specialization
Irrigation design and management; Hydraulic network analysis using Finite Element
Method; Water quality modeling; International development.
Machine systems: forage and biomass harvest, storage and delivery
Food process engineering. Food Rheology. Food Extrusion, evaporation. Food
processes simulation.
Soil and water engineering; Finite Element Models; Youth environmental programs.
Ecohydrology, solute and sediment transport, best management practices to
minimize nonpoint source pollution, spatial variability of natural processes, land use
terrestrial and aquatic processes, integrated watershed/water quality management
technology, mathematical modeling, and application of geographic information
systems and remote sensing
Remote sensing, hydrology models, environmental change, land-atmosphere
interactions, the hydrologic cycle, the impact of snow and soil frost on the surface
water, energy balance in the upper Mississippi River basin, applicability of aircraftand satellite-based thermal remote sensing to monitoring stream temperatures.
Educational methods research as it pertains to the development of engineering
courses and curricula. Food process engr - unit operations, process, and plant
modeling and optimization through experimentation and theory.
Artificial intelligence; Expert systems; Simulation; Soil and water engineering;
Natural resource conservation and management; Geographical information
systems.
Development and analysis of information intensive agricultural production systems.
Agricultural safety and health; Breaking New Ground Resource Center.
Soil and water resources; Erosion mechanics, prediction, and control; Sediment
deposition; Water quality
Water quality; Watershed protection; Soil and water engineering; Geographical
information systems; Hydrologic simulation modeling
Finite element modeling and analysis; Computational techniques; Design and
automation; Knowledge-aided mechanical design; Machine systems Engineering.
Building ventilation; Indoor air quality; Air pollution; Wood coatings.
Grain quality , post-harvest engineering, sensors and Process Controls, biomass
production and handling, production of energy crops, new technology development,
biomass characterization, and production, densification and post-harvest
technologies for biomass utilization.
Sensor device fabrication and study of individual molecules using confocal
spectroscopy and microscopy to better understand their mobility and interaction.
Applications include health and food.
Modeling of pumps, motors, actuators, and complex fluid power systems, advanced
CVT transmission concepts, energy saving actuator technology
Structures and environment; Home and agricultural waste management.
Power and machinery; Fluid power electronic control for machinery applications;
Agricultural sensor development.
Biotechnology and bioprocess engineering; Bioseparations; Chemical reactor
design and kinetics; Biomass conversion.
Microfluidics and Nanobiotechnology. Microfabricated biosensors for food safety.
Drug delivery using microfluidic devices. Single molecule biophysics using
fluorescence spectroscopy.
Electrohydraulics; on- and off-road vehicle design; drive-by-wire control systems;
and diagnostics and prognostics for hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Environmental resources engineering; Numerical methods; Simulation models to
improve utilization of natural resources; Hydrological systems interaction with the
environment; Irrigation systems.
Electronic sensing of food properties; Design of food processing control systems.
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Nathan S. Mosier
ABE 211
62044
mosiern
Ganesan Narsimhan
FS 2247
41199
narsimha
Martin R. Okos
FS 1171
41211
okos
Marshall Porterfield
ABE 319
41195
porterf
Jenna L. Rickus
ABE 214
41197
rickus
Richard L. Stroshine
ABE 308
41192
strosh
Bernard Y. Tao
FS 3239
41183
tao
Bioprocessing Rrenewable resources to fuels, chemicals, & pharmaceuticals.
Biocatalysis.
Food engineering; Bioseparations; Food emulsions and foams; Functional
properties of proteins.
Food process engineering; Computer aided design of food processes; Heat and
mass transfer in foods; Fermentation and biological reactor design; Properties of
food; Biological products.
Biological engineering, sensor technology and instrumentation, BioMEMS,
eukaryotic cell signaling, space and gravitational biology
Biosensors; Bio-nanotechnology; Mathematical Modeling.
Physical properties of agricultural materials; Sensing food quality; Grain quality;
Grain drying; Handling storage; Grain Harvesting.
Biocatalysis; Biomaterials utilization; Recombinant genetic engineering;
Carbohydrate enzyme technology.
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Useful Websites
ABE Department - https://engineering.purdue.edu/ABE
CCO - www.cco.purdue.edu
Admissions - http://www.purdue.edu/Purdue/admissions/
Distance Learning - https://www.continuinged.purdue.edu/
College of Agriculture - http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/
Purdue Directory - http://www.itap.purdue.edu/directory/
Purdue Maps - http://www.purdue.edu/campus_map/
myPurdue -coming soon
Schedule of Classes - http://www.courses.purdue.edu/cgibin/relay.exe/query?qid=courseOfferingSubjectList
Bursar - http://www.purdue.edu/Bursar/
Scholarships - www.agriculture.purdue.edu/oap/scholarshipsFellowships.asp
Honors Program - www.purdue.edu/provost/honors/
International Studies -www.agriculture.purdue.edu/ipiastudyabroad/index.shtml
ABE Department Career/Internship Postings https://engineering.purdue.edu/ABE/ResourcesFor/Student/job_postings/jobdescriptions/index.html
Agriculture Degrees Bulletin –
www.purdue.edu/Purdue/academics/bulletins/ag.pdf
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Appendix D
Faculty Vitae – Those who teach ASM courses
DENNIS R. BUCKMASTER
Associate Professor
Budget Distribution:
65% Teaching; 35% Extension
Degrees:
Ph.D., Ag. Engineering, Michigan State University , 1989
MS, Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, 1986
BS, Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, 1984
Purdue and Other Professional Experience:
Associate Professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 2006-current
Associate Professor, Penn State University, 1994-2006
Assistant Professor, Penn State University, 1989-1994
Courses currently taught:
ASM 491 – Computing in Agriculture
ASM 345 – Power Units and Power Trains
ASM 421 – Senior Seminar
ASM 495 – Agricultural Systems Management
Interest/Responsibilities:
Current work includes development and evaluation of forage and biomass machinery,
evaluation of a new corn/soil insectide delivery system, storage and handling of biofuel coproducts, and improvement of specialty crop machinery
Membership in Scientific and Professional Societies:
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Forage and Biomass Engineering, and Machinery Management Committees, PM Division
Steering Committee, Agricultural Equipment Technology Conf. Planning
American Forage and Grassland Council, Member
Sigma Xi, Member
Registered Professional Engineer (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
Certified Fluid Power Specialist (Fluid Power Society)
PUBLICATIONS (from last 5 years):
Buckmaster, D.R. 2007. An Off-Road Equipment Minor. Applied Engineering in Agriculture
23(5):691-694.
Lawrence, M.J., D.R. Buckmaster, and W.J. Lamont. 2007. A pneumatic dibbling machine for plastic
mulch. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 23(4):419-424.
Zimmerman, A.P., R.G. Johnson, T.S. Hoover, J.W. Hilton, P.H. Heinemann, and D.R. Buckmaster.
2006. Comparison of personality types and learning styles of engineering students, agricultural
systems management students, and faculty in an agricultural and biological engineering
department. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 49(1):311-317
Buckmaster, D. R. 2006. Problem solving with Excel – CD ROM training video package. American
Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
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Srivastava, A.K., C.E.Goering, R.P. Rohrbach, and D.R. Buckmaster. 2006. Engineering Principles of
Agricultural Machines, 2nd ed. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
Thomas, R. S. and D. R. Buckmaster. 2005. Development of a Computer Controlled, Hydraulic,
Power Take-Off (PTO) System. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers.
48(5):1669-1675.
Buckmaster, D.R. and J.W. Hilton. 2005. Computerized cycle analysis of harvest, transport, and
unload systems. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 47(1):137-147.
Rotz, C.A., D.R. Buckmaster, and J.W. Comerford. 2005. A beef herd model for simulating feed
intake, animal performance, and manure excretion in farm systems. Journal of Animal Science.
83(1):231-242.
Zhang, M., M.L. Sword, D.R. Buckmaster, and G.R. Cauffman. 2003. Design and evaluation of a
corn silage making system with shredding and flail cutting. Transactions of ASAE 46(6):15031511.
Long, J.P. and D.R. Buckmaster. 2003. Development of an automated system for sampling crop
material from a forage harvester. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 19(2):30-37.
Buckmaster, D.R. 2003. Benchmarking tractor costs. Applied Engineering in Agriculture
19(2):168-171.
Kononoff, P.J., A.J. Heinrichs, and D.R. Buckmaster. 2003. Modification of the Penn State forage
and TMR particle separator and the effects of moisture content on its measurements. Journal of
Dairy Science 86(5):1858-1863.
Thomas, R.S., D.R. Buckmaster. 2003. Relative safety of traditional agricultural tractor power take
off (PTO) drivelines compared to fluid power – a review. Journal of Agricultural Safety and
Health 9(3):241-250.
Thomas, R.S. and D.R. Buckmaster. 2003. A programmable, multiple supplement cattle feeder for
pasture use. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 19(4):511-520.
Rotz, C. A., S. A. Ford, D. R. Buckmaster. 2003. Silages in farming systems. Chapter 11, In: Silage,
a monograph. American Society of Agronomy. pp. 505-546.
Buckmaster, D. R. 2003. Forage harvesting systems. In: Encyclopedia of Agricultural and Food
Engineering. pp. 358-361. Marcel Dekker, Inc.
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NATALIE J. CARROLL
Professor
Degrees:
Ph.D., Michigan State University , 1993
MS, Michigan State University, 1983
BS, Michigan State University, 1977
Purdue and Other Professional Experience:
Professor, Youth Development and Ag Education (80%) and Ag. & Biological Engineering
(20%), Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 2006-current
Associate Professor, Youth Development and Ag Education (80%) and Ag. & Biological
Engineering (20%), Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 2000-2006
Assistant Professor, 4-H Youth Development (1995-2000) and Ag. & Biological Engineering
(20% - 1998-2000), Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Instructor, Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, Fall 1989
High School Teacher – Math, Science, GED preparation, 1977-1981
Courses currently taught:
ASM 336 – Environmental Systems Management
ABE 450 – Finite Element Method in Design and Optimization
Interest/Responsibilities:
Soil & Water Resource Engineering. Computer modeling of water movement in porous
media. Management of natural resources including water quality.
Membership in Scientific and Professional Societies:
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (1982 – 1985, 1995-present)
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Specialist Association (1995-present). Offices held:
Executive Board (1995-2002), Awards Chair (1997), Secretary (1998), President-elect
(2000), President (2001), Past-president (2002)
Hoosier Association of Science Teachers (2003 – present).
National Association of Science Teachers (2005)
Alpha Epsilon, Agricultural Engineering Honor Society (1982-present)
Gamma Sigma Delta, The Honor Society of Agriculture, Consumer and Family Sciences, and
Veterinary Medicine (2001-present)
PUBLICATIONS (from last 5 years):
Carroll, N. and Lovejoy, S., December, 2005. Using Technology to Survey New Audiences, Journal
of Extension electronic newsletter (www.joe.edu).
Lovejoy S. and Carroll, N. December, 2005. Intensity Weighted Ranking: A Methodology for
Understanding What Clients Tell Us, Journal of Extension electronic newsletter (www.joe.edu).
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Carroll, N. 2007. Engaging Students in Environmental Systems Management. The American Society
of Agricultural and Biological Engineers paper #078033, Minneapolis.
Carroll, N., Segerlind, L., Stroshine, R., and Nyquist, C., 2006. Introducing Undergraduate and
Graduate Students to Finite Element Analysis. The American Society of Agricultural and
Biological Engineers paper #068033, Portland.
Carroll., N., 2006. Introducing Middle School Students to Computer Modeling. The American
Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers paper #068040, Portland.
Carroll., N., 2006. Using Case Studies to Introduce Situations Requiring Ethical Decisions. The
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers paper #068018, Portland
Carroll, N and Jones, D, 2006. Living on Acreages, What You Need to Know. Midwest Plan Service
(MWPS-50), 100 pp.
Daniels, B., Horton, R., Page, K., Wilkinson, R., Smith, S., Carroll, N., Johnson, R., 2004. Forestry
Manuals: Follow the Path, Level 1 (4HCCS BKU 08038), Reach for the Canopy, Level 2
(4HCCS BKU 08039), Explore the Deep Woods, Level 3 (4HCCS BKU 08040), and Forestry
Helper’s Guide (4HCCS BKU 08041). National 4-H Curriculum Collection, 36 pages each.
Carroll, N.J., G. Aldred, W. Aldred, W. Beck, J. Bliss, K. Eck, D. Fadely, S. Foster, 2007, 4-H
Geology 1, 25pp.
Carroll, N.J., G. Aldred, W. Aldred, W. Beck, D. Fadely, C. Maddox, 2007, 4-H Geology 2, 33pp.
Carroll, N.J., G. Aldred, W. Aldred, W. Beck, D. Fadely, C. Maddox, 2007, 4-H Geology 3, 25pp.
Carroll, N.J. and Miller, B.K. 2006. Wildlife Habitat Evaluation, Food Flashcards (4-H 993-W,
27pp.)
Miller, B.K. and Carroll, N.J., 2006. Developing a Wildlife Habitat Management Plan (4-H 991-W,
14pp.),
Miller, B.K. and Carroll, N.J., 2006. Teaching Wildlife Habitat Evaluation (4-H 992-W, 10pp.)
MacGowan, B., Kingsbury, B., Brown, J.W., Morrison, C., Katz, S. and Carroll, N., 2004. Snakes of
the Midwest CD-ROM.
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BERNARD A. ENGEL
Professor/Department Head
Degrees:
Ph.D. Ag. Engineering, Purdue University, 1988
M.S. Ag. Engineering, University of Illinois, 1985
B.S. Ag. Engineering, University of Illinois, 1984
Purdue and Other Professional Experience:
Interim Director, Purdue University Discovery Park Center for the Environment (July
2005-September 2006)
Head of ABE, Purdue University (May 2005-present)
Interim Head of ABE, Purdue University (August 2004-May 2005)
Professor, Purdue University (1996-present)
Research Engineer, Sabbatical Leave at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC), KSC, FL
and US Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, Champaign, IL (199495)
Associate Professor, Purdue University (1992-1996)
Assistant Professor, Purdue University (1988-1992)
Courses taught previously:
ASM 215 – Introduction to Surveying
ASM 336 – Environmental Systems Management
ABE 526 – Watershed Systems Design
ABE 590 – GIS Project Design
ABE 697 – Graduate Seminar
Interest/Responsibilities:
Information Systems Soil & Water Resource Engineering. Hydrologic/water quality
modeling.
GIS, expert systems, simulation. Management of natural resources including water quality.
Membership in Scientific and Professional Societies:
American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE), 1987-present.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), 1987-present.
Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), 1988-present.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1988-present.
Sigma Xi (honor society, scientific research), 1986.
Phi Kappa Phi (national scholastic honor society), 1986.
Alpha Epsilon (honor society, agricultural engineering), 1987.
Gamma Sigma Delta (honor society, agriculture), 1986.
Alpha Mu (honor society, agricultural systems management), 2003
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PUBLICATIONS (from last 5 years):
Frimpong, E.A., T. M. Sutton, K.J. Lim, P. J. Hrodey, B. A. Engel, T. P. Simon, J. G. Lee, and D.C. Le
Master. 2005. Determination of optimal riparian forest buffer dimensions for stream biota–landscape
association models using multimetric and multivariate responses. Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 62: 1–6.
Vazquez-Amabile, G.G., and B.A. Engel. 2005. Use of SWAT to Compute Groundwater Table Depth
and Streamflow in the Muscatatuck River Watershed. Trans. of the ASAE 48(3):991-1003.
Tang, Z., B.A. Engel, B.C. Pijanowski, K.J. Lim. 2005. Forecasting land use change and its
environmental impact at a watershed scale. Journal of Environmental Management 76(1):35-45.
Saxton G. and B. Engel. 2005. A Survey of Soil Sample Handling Procedures of State Pesticide
Regulatory Agencies. Journal of Environmental Forensics 6(2):105-108.
Mitchell Adeuya, R. K., K. J. Lim, B. A. Engel, M. A. Thomas. 2005. Modeling the average annual
nutrient losses of two watersheds in Indiana using GLEAMS-NAPRA. Transactions of the
ASAE Vol. 48(5): 1739−1749.
Saxton, G. and B. Engel. 2005. Permethrin Insecticide and Soil Sample Handling Techniques of
State Regulatory Agencies. Environmental Forensics 6(4):327-333.
Frimpong, E., T. Sutton, B. Engel, T. Simon. 2005. Spatial-Scale Effects on Relative Importance of
Physical Habitat Predictors of Stream Health. J. of Environmental Management 36(6):899-917.
Lim, K.J., B.A. Engel, Z. Tang, S. Muthukrishnan, J. Choi, K. Kim. 2005. Effects of calibration on
L-THIA GIS runoff and pollutant estimation. Journal of Environmental Management.
Lim, K.J., M. Sagong, B.A. Engel, Z. Tang, J. Choi and K. Kim. 2005. GIS-based sediment
assessment tool. CATENA 64(1):61-80. doi:10.1016/j.catena.2005.06.013
Tang, Z., B. A. Engel, K. J. Lim, B. C. Pijanowski, and J. Harbor. 2005. Minimizing the impact of
urbanization on long term runoff. J. of the American Water Resources Assoc. 1347-1359.
Lim, K.J., B. A. Engel, Z. Tang, J. Choi, K.S. Kim, S. Muthukrishnan, and D. Tripathy. 2005.
Automated web GIS based hydrograph analysis tool, WHAT. Journal of the American Water
Resources Association 41(6):1407-1416.
Muthukrishnan, S., J. Harbor, K. J. Lim, and B. A. Engel. 2006. Calibration of a Simple Rainfallrunoff Model for Long-term Hydrological Impact Evaluation. Journal of Urban and Regional
Information Systems Association 18(2):35-42.
Arabi, M., R. S. Govindaraju, M. M. Hantush, and B. A. Engel. 2006. Role of watershed subdivision
on modeling the effectiveness of best management practices with SWAT. Journal of American
Water Resources Assoc. 42(2):513-528.
Bracmort, K. S., M. Arabi, J. R. Frankenberger, B. A. Engel, and J. G. Arnold. 2006. Modeling
long-term water quality impact of structural BMPs. Trans. of ASABE 49(2):367-374.
G. Vazquez-Amabile, B. A. Engel, D. C. Flanagan. 2006. Modeling and risk analysis of nonpoint-source
pollution caused by atrazine using SWAT. Trans. of ASABE 49(3): 667−678
Mercuri, P., B. Engel, C. Johannsen. 2006. Evaluation and accuracy assessment of high-resolution
IFSAR DEMs in low-relief areas. International Journal of Remote Sensing 27(13):2767-2786.
Larose, M., G. Heathman, L.D. Norton, B. Engel. 2007. Hydrologic and atrazine simulation of the
Cedar Creek watershed using the SWAT model. Journal of Environmental Quality 36:521-531.
Pantaleoni, E., B.A. Engel, C.J. Johannsen. 2007. Identifying agricultural flood damage using
Landsat imagery. Precision Agriculture 8:27-36.
Hamilton, R. M. , R. E. Foster, T. J. Gibb, C. S. Sadof, J. D. Holland, and B. A. Engel. 2007.
Distribution and dynamics of Japanese beetles along the Indianapolis airport perimeter and the
influence of land use on trap catch. Environ. Entomol. 36(2): 287-296.
Zhao, L., C. X. Song, V. Merwade, Y. M. Kim, R. Kalyanam, D. Ebert, B. Engel, R. Govindaraju, M.
Huber, C. Jafvert, D. Niyogi and S. Prabhakar. 2007. Interweaving data and computation for end-toend environmental exploration on the TeraGrid. Proceedings of the TeraGrid 2007 Conference,
Madison, Wisconsin.
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Arabi, M., R. S. Govindaraju, B. Engel, and M. Hantush. 2007. Multiobjective sensitivity analysis of
sediment and nitrogen processes with a watershed model, Water Resour. Res., 43, W06409,
doi:10.1029/2006WR005463.
Engel, B., D. Storm, M. White, J. Arnold, M. Arabi. 2007. A Hydrologic/Water Quality Model
Application Protocol. J. of American Water Resources Association 43(5), 1223-1236.
Thomas, M.A., B.A. Engel, M. Arabi, T. Zhai, R. Farnsworth, J.R. Frankenberger, 2007. Evaluation
of nutrient management plans using an integrated modeling approach. Applied Engineering in
Agriculture 23(6): 747-755.
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DANIEL R. ESS
Associate Professor
Budget Distribution:
70% Teaching; 30% Research
Degrees:
Ph.D., Ag. Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA ,
1994
M.S., Ag. Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA,
1990
B.S., Agricultural Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 1984
B.S., Agricultural Mechanization, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 1984
Purdue and Other Professional Experience:
Associate Professor, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West
Lafayette, IN, August 2002 to present
Assistant Professor, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West
Lafayette, IN, 1994 to 1998; 2000 to 2002
Assistant Professor, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Missouri,
Columbia, MO, 1998 to 2000
Courses currently taught:
AGR 101 – Introduction to the College of Agriculture and Purdue University (ABE
portion)
ASM 104 – Introduction to Agricultural Systems
ASM 221 – Career Opportunities Seminar
ASM 530 – Power and Machinery Management
Courses taught previously:
ASM 322 – Technology for Precision Agriculture
ASM 477 – Rural Environmental Waste Management
ASM 495 – Agricultural Systems Management
ASM 570 – Agricultural Structures
Interest/Responsibilities:
Analysis and development of agricultural technologies and management systems. Projects
include: seed metering system evaluation; development of crop identity preservation
techniques; and alternative uses for minimally processed biofuels.
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Membership in Scientific and Professional Societies:
Alpha Epsilon, Honor Society of Agricultural Engineering (Eta Chapter President, 199192, Vice-president, 1989-90, elected 1983)
Alpha Mu, Honor Society of Agricultural Mechanization (elected 1983)
ASAE (The Society for Engineering in Agricultural, Food, and Biological Systems)
P-205 Committee, Engineering Technology and Management Education
(Chair, 2001-02, Vice-Chair, 2000-01; Secretary, 1999-2000; member since 1997)
P-206 Committee, Agricultural Technology and Management Curriculum Review
and Program Recognition Committee (member since 2001)
PM-42 Committee, Cultural Practices Equipment
(Chair, 2000-01; Vice-Chair, 1999-2000; Sec., 1998-99; member since 1992)
PM-43 Committee, Farm Machinery Management (member since 2001)
Gamma Sigma Delta, Honor Society in Agriculture (since 1997)
Phi Kappa Phi, National Scholastic Honor Society (elected 1992)
Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society (elected 1992)
PUBLICATIONS (from last 5 years):
O’Neal, M.R., J.R. Frankenberger, D.R. Ess, and J.M. Lowenberg-DeBoer. 2004. Profitability of onfarm precipitation data for nitrogen management based on crop simulation. Precision Agriculture
5:153-178.
Ess, D.R., S.E. Hawkins, J.C. Young, and E.P. Christmas. 2005. Evaluation of the performance of a
belt metering system for soybeans planted with a grain drill. Applied Engineering in Agriculture
21(6):965-969.
Fountas, S., S. Blackmore, D. Ess, S. Hawkins, G. Blumhoff, J. Lowenberg-DeBoer, and C.G.
Sorensen. 2005. Farmer experience with precision agriculture in Denmark and the U.S. eastern
corn belt. Precision Agriculture 6(2):121-141.
Nanduri, V., G. Kim, M.T. Morgan, D. Ess, B-K Hahm, A. Kothapalli, A. Valadez, T. Geng, and
A.K. Bhunia. 2006. Antibody immobilization on waveguides using a flow-through system shows
improved Listeria monocytogenes detection in an automated fiber optic biosensor: RAPTOR™.
Sensors 2006 6:808-822.
Kim, G., M.T. Morgan, D.R. Ess, B.K. Hahm, A. Kothapalli, A. Valadez, and A.K. Bhunia. 2006.
Detection of Listeria monocytogenes using an automated fiber-optic biosensor: RAPTOR. Key
Engineering Materials 321-323:1168-1171.
Morgan, M.T., G. Kim, D.R. Ess, A. Kothapalli, B-K Hahm, and A.K. Bhunia. 2006. Binding
inhibition assay using fiber-optic based biosensor for the detection of foodborne pathogens. Key
Engineering Materials 321-323:1145-1150.
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WILLIAM E. FIELD
Professor
Academic Rank and Budget Distribution:
10% Teaching; 90% Extension
Degrees:
Ed.D., Vocational Education, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1978
M.A., Agricultural Education, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1976
B.S., Industrial Arts Education, State University College at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York,
1971
A.A.S., Automotive Technology, State University Agricultural & Technical College,
Farmingdale, New York, 1969
Purdue and Other Professional Experience:
Professor and Extension Safety Specialist, Department of Agricultural & Biological
Engineering, Purdue University, 1987 - present
Acting Head, Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Purdue University,
7/1994 - 6/1995
Associate Professor and Extension Safety Specialist, Department of Agricultural &
Biological Engineering, Purdue University, 1982-1987
Assistant Professor and Extension Safety Specialist, Dept. of Agricultural & Biological
Engineering, Purdue University, 1977-1982
Teaching Assistant, Division of Agricultural Education, University of Minnesota,
St. Paul, Minnesota, 1976-1977 part-time
Associate Instructor Mechanized Agriculture, University of Minnesota Technical College
Waseca, Waseca, Minnesota, 1976-1977 part-time
General Agriculture Instructor, Worester Central High School, Worester, New York and
Cherry Valley, New York, joint position, 1971-1972
Agricultural Mechanics Instructor, Otsego Area Occupational Center, Milford, New
York, 1971-1975
Courses currently taught:
ASM 350 Agricultural Safety and Health
Interest/Responsibilities:
Agricultural Safety & Health. Rural Rehabilitation. Loss prevention in the agricultural workplace
through injury prevention strategies, enhanced emergency first response & the application of assistive
technology to agricultural workplaces.
Membership in Scientific and Professional Societies:
National Institute for Farm Safety
American Society of Agricultural Engineering
Purdue University Specialist Association
Agricultural Division of the National Safety Council
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Indiana Rural Safety and Health Council
Hoosier Safety Council
Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America
Indiana Rural Health Association
Alpha Mu ASM Honorary Society
PUBLICATIONS (from last 5 years):
1. Jones, P.J. and W.E. Field. Farm Safety Issues in Old Order Anabaptist Communities:
Unique Aspects and Innovative Intervention Strategies. Journal of Agricultural Safety and
Health. 8(1):67-81, 2002.
2. Kingman, D.M., W.E. Field, and G. Deboy. Characterizing and Identifying Contributing
Factors to Fatal and Non-fatal Engulfments in On-farm Grain Bins: 1980-2001. Journal of
Agromedicine. 9(1):39-63, 2003.
3. Field, W.E. Breaking New Ground - Assisting Farmers with Disabilities Through the
Application of Assistive Technology. Journal of Mine Action. 6(3). 2003.
4. Ortega, R.R., R.L. Tormoehlen, W.E. Field, M.A. Balschwied, and K.L. Machtmes.
Determining Critical Subject Matter Content for a Safety Certification Program for Youth
Employed in Agricultural Production. Journal of Agricultural Education. 44(4):67-78,
2003.
5. Ortega, R.R., R.L. Tormoehlen, and W.E. Field. Analysis and Evaluation of the
Effectiveness of a Computer Assisted Instruction/Multimedia Safety Curriculum for
Production Agriculture. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health. (Accepted 2003).
6. Kingman, D.M., A. Spaulding, and W.E. Field. Predicting the Potential of Engulfment
Utilizing an On-farm Grain Storage Hazard Assessment Tool. Journal of Agricultural
Safety and Health. Vol. 10(4). 2004.
7. Beer, S.R. and W.E. Field. Analysis of 674 Agricultural Driveline-related Injuries and
Fatalities Occurring Between 1970 and 2003. Journal of Agromedicine. 10(3). 2005.
8. Jones, P.J. and W.E. Field. Caregiving in the Heartland: Outreach through innovation and
collaboration. The Journal of Extension. June, 2005.
9. Wilkinson, T.L., S.R. Beer, and W.E. Field. Measurement of Operator Exposure to Power
Take-off Driven Augers. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health. 11(3). 2005.
10. Kingman, D.M., A.M. Yoder, N.S. Hodge, R.R. Ortega and W.E. Field. Utilizing Expert
Panels in Agricultural Safety and Health Research. Journal of Agricultural Safety and
Health. 11(1). 2005.
11. Kingman, D.M. and W.E. Field. Using Fault Tree Analysis to Identify Contributing Factors
to Engulfment in Flowing Grain in On-Farm Grain Bins. Journal of Agricultural Safety
and Health. 11(4). 2005.
12. Beer, S.R., G.R. Deboy, and W.E. Field. Analysis of 151 Agricultural Driveline-related
Incidents Resulting in Fatal and Non-fatal Injuries to U.S. Children and Adolescents Under
Age 18 From 1970 Through 2004. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health.
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JANE R. FRANKENBERGER
Professor
Budget Distribution:
15% Teaching; 40% Research; 45% Extension
Degrees:
Ph.D. Cornell University, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 1996
M.S. University of Minnesota, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 1984
B.A. St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, magna cum laude, 1979
Purdue and Other Professional Experience:
Professor, Purdue University, Indiana, 2007-present
Associate Professor, Purdue University, Indiana, 2001-2007
Assistant Professor, Purdue University, Indiana, 1996-2001
Graduate Research Assistant, Cornell University, New York, 1990-95
Agricultural Development Specialist, Senegal, Africa, 1984-90
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Minnesota, 1982-84
Physics and Mathematics Teacher, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, 1979-82
Courses currently taught:
ASM 591F – GIS Applications
Interest/Responsibilities:
Soil & Water Engineering. Hydrology & hydrologic modeling, GIS, watershed management
& water quality
Membership in Scientific and Professional Societies:
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
Current or past member of the following ASABE Technical Committees: Hydrology
Group, Nomenclature, Drainage Research, Extension, Rural/Urban Resource Management
Chair of P208 Extension Committee 2002-2004.
Proceedings Committee for ASAE Symposium "Drainage in the 21st Century”
North Central Region Research Committee NCR-195, Mississippi River Watershed Nutrient
Sources and Control Research and Extension Committee. Chair, 2002.
National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council: Member of the Subcommittee on
Environmental Quality and Natural Resources, Committee on Opportunities in
Agriculture, 2001-2002. The study resulted in the publication Frontiers in
Agricultural Research: Food, Health, Environment, and Communities. National
Academies Press, 2003.
Southern Region Research Committee S-1004, Development and Evaluation of TMDL
Planning and Assessment Tools and Processes. Chair, 2004-5.
USDA Agricultural Drainage Management Systems Task Force, CSREES Representative on
Technical (Leadership) Committee, 2003-present.
North Central Region Research Committee NCR-207, 2004-present.
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PUBLICATIONS (from last 5 years):
O’Neal, M., J.R. Frankenberger, D.R. Ess, and J.M. Lowenberg-DeBoer, 2004. Profitability of onfarm precipitation data for nitrogen management based on crop simulation. Precision Agriculture
5(2):153-178.
Robertson, G. P. , J. C. Broome, E. A. Chornesky, J. R. Frankenberger, P. Johnson, M. Lipson, J.
Miranowski, E.D. Owens, D. Pimentel and L.A. Thrupp. 2004. Rethinking the vision for
environmental research in US agriculture. BioScience. 54:61-65.
Bracmort, K. S. , B. A. Engel and J. R. Frankenberger. 2004. Evaluation of the current condition of
structural best management practices in the Black Creek Watershed. J. Soil and Water
Conservation. 59(5): 191-196.
Kladivko, E. J. , J. R. Frankenberger, D. B. Jaynes, D. W. Meek, B.J. Jenkinson and N.R. Fausey.
2004. Nitrate leaching to subsurface drains as affected by drain spacing and changes in crop
production system. J. Environ. Qual. 33:1803-1813
Wang, X., C. Mosley, J. Frankenberger and E. Kladivko, 2005. Subsurface Drain Flow and Crop
Yield Predictions for Different Drain Spacings Using DRAINMOD. Agricultural Water
Management. 79(2):113-136.
Wang, X., M. A. Youssef, R. W. Skaggs, J. D. Atwood, J. R. Frankenberger, 2005. Sensitivity
analyses of the nitrogen simulation model, DRAINMOD-NII. Trans. Am. Soc. Agric. Eng. 48(6):
2205-2212.
Bracmort, K., M. Arabi, J. Frankenberger, B. Engel. 2006. Modeling the long-term water quality
impact of structural BMPs in varying conditions. Trans. Am. Soc. Agric. Biol. Eng. 49(2): 367374
Shirmohammadi, Al., I. Chaubey, R.D. Harmel, D.D. Bosch, R. Munoz-Carpena, C. Dharmasri, A.
Sexton, M. Arabi, M.L. Woldfe, J. Frankenberger, C. Graff, and T.M. Sohrabi. 2006. Uncertainty
in TMDL models. Trans. Am. Soc. Agric. Biol. Eng. 49(4): 1033-1049.
Wang, X., J. Frankenberger and E. Kladivko. 2007. “Uncertainties in DRAINMOD predictions of
subsurface drain flow for an Indiana silt loam using GLUE methodology.” Hydrological
Processes. 20(8).
Thomas, M.A., B.A. Engel, M. Arabi, T. Zhai, R. Farnsworth, J.R. Frankenberger, 2007. Evaluation
of nutrient management plans using an integrated modeling approach. Applied Engineering in
Agriculture 23(6): 747-755.
Arabi, M., J.R. Frankenberger, B.A. Engel, and J. G. Arnold. 2008. Representation of agricultural
conservation practices with SWAT. Hydrological Processes. DOI: 10.1002/hyp.6890
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ALBERT J. HEBER
Professor
Degrees:
Ph.D., Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 5/84
M.S., Agricultural Engineering, South Dakota State University, 12/79
B.S., Agricultural Engineering, South Dakota State University, 8/78
Purdue and Other Professional Experience:
Professor, Ag. and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN –
6/02-present
President, Heber Consulting, LLC, Delphi, IN, 7/85-present
Associate Professor, Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette,
IN, 6/93-6/02
Visiting Scientist, Silsoe Research Institute, Silsoe, UK, 8/90-7/91; 6/93-9/93; 9/003/01
Associate Professor, Agricultural Engg., Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS,
7/89-6/93
Assistant Professor, Agricultural Engg, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS,
5/84-6/89
Research Engineer II, Agricultural Engineering, Univ. Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 6/815/84
Instructor, Agricultural Engineering, South Dakota State Univ., Brookings, SD, 1/806/81
Graduate Research Assistant, Agricultural Engineering, SDSU, Brookings, SD, 7/7812/79
ABE 590 “Air Biofiltration”, 2003
ASM 570 “Agricultural Structures”, 1995-04 (one month on building environment)
AGEN 556 “Food Plant Design”, 1994, 1995, 1996 (one week of ventilation)
Courses taught previously:
Purdue University
ABE 590 “Air Biofiltration”, 2003
ASM 570 “Agricultural Structures”, 1995-04 (one month on building environment)
AGEN 556 “Food Plant Design”, 1994, 1995, 1996 (one week of ventilation)
South Dakota State University
Ag Eng 444 “Electric Power and Processing,” 1981
Mech Ag 342 “Electricity for the Farm and Home,” 1980-81
Mech Ag 443 “Processing of Agricultural Products,” 1981
University of Nebraska
Ag Eng 460 “Agricultural Instrumentation and Controls” (50%), 1983
Kansas State University
Ag Eng 500 “Physical Properties of Biological Materials”, 1990
Ag Eng 510 “Environmental Design of Agric. Buildings,” 1984-89,91-92
Ag Eng 566 “Design of Agricultural Structures,” 1985-93
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AgTechM 511 “Agricultural Building Systems,” 1985-88, 90(labs),92-93
Interest/Responsibilities:
Air Quality & Building Environmental Control. Field & laboratory research of
agricultural dust,
gases & odors; measurement, emission rates & control. Odor evaluation.
Biofiltration of air for advanced life support.
Membership in Scientific and Professional Societies:
Alpha Epsilon Honorary Member, 1986
Air and Waste Management Association, 2002-present
American Association of Aerosol Science, 1987-1988
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 1980-present
American Society of Engineering Education, 1985-1987
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, 1992present
Gamma Sigma Delta, Honor Society of Agriculture, 1978
Phi Kappa Phi, Honor Society, 1978
Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society, 1980
The Aerosol Society, 1990-1996,
Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society, 1977
PUBLICATIONS (from last 5 years):
Ni, J.-Q., A.J. Heber, T.-T. Lim, P.-C. Tao and A.M. Schmidt. 2008. Methane and carbon
dioxide emission from two pig finishing barns. Journal of Environmental Quality (in press).
Ni, J.-Q. and A.J. Heber. 2008. Sampling and measurement of ammonia at animal facilities.
Adv. in Agronomy 98:(in press).
Lim, T.T., H. Sun, J.-Q. Ni, L. Zhao, C. Diehl, A. Heber, and S. Hanni. 2007. Field tests of a
particulate impaction curtain on emissions from a high-rise layer barn. Trans. ASAE.
50(5):1795-1805.
Heber, A.J., T.-T. Lim; J.-Q. Ni; P.C. Tao, A.M. Schmidt, J.A. Koziel, S.J. Hoff, L.D.
Jacobson, Y. Zhang, and G.B. Baughman. 2006.Quality assured measurements of
animal building emissions: Particulate matter concentrations. AWMA Journal 56:16421648.
Heber, A.J., J.-Q. Ni, T.-T. Lim, A.M. Schmidt, J. A. Koziel, P.C. Tao, D.B. Beasley, S.J. Hoff,
R.E. Nicolai, L.D. Jacobson, and Y. Zhang. 2006. Quality assured measurements of animal
building emissions: Gas concentrations. AWMA Journal 56:1472-1483.
Heber, A.J., M.W. Peugh, K.R. Lutgring, N.J. Zimmerman and R.H. Linton. 2006. Poultry
slaughter plants: Concentrations of microbial aerosols. ASHRAE Trans. 112(2):644-655.
Hoff, S.J., D.S. Bundy, M.A. Nelson, B.C. Zelle, L.D. Jacobson, A.J. Heber, J.-Q. Ni, Y.
Zhang, J.A. Koziel, D.B. Beasley. 2006. Emissions of ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and
odor before, during and after slurry removal from a deep-pit swine finisher. AWMA
Journal 56:581-590.
Jerez, S.B, Y. Zhang, J.W. McClure, L. Jacobson, A. Heber, S. Hoff, J. Koziel, and D.
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Beasley. 2006. Comparison of measured total suspended particulate matter
concentration using tapered element oscillating microbalance and a TSP sampler.
AWMA Journal 56(3):261-270.
Elenbaas-Thomas, A., L. Zhao, Y. Hyun, X. Wang, B. Anderson, G.Riskowski, M. Ellis, A.
Heber. 2005. Effects of room ozonation on air quality and pig performance. Trans. ASAE
48(3):1167-1173.
Li, H., H. Xin, Y. Liang, R. Gates, E.F. Wheeler, A.J. Heber. 2005. Comparison of direct vs.
indirect vent. rate determination in layer barns using manure belts. Trans. ASAE 48(1):
367-372.
Lim, T.-T., A.J. Heber, J.-Q. Ni, D. Kendall, and B.T. Richert. 2004. Effects of manure removal
strategies on odor and gas emission from swine finishing. Trans. ASAE 47(6):2041-2050.
Huang, H., G.Y. Miller, M. Ellis, T. Funk, Y. Zhang, G. Hollis, A.J. Heber. 2004. Odor
management in swine finishing operations: cost effectiveness. J. Food, Ag.
Env.2(3&4):130-135.
Miller, G.Y., R.G. Maghirang, G.L. Riskowski, A.J. Heber, M.J. Robert and M.E.T.
Muyot.2004. Influences on air quality and odor from mechanically ventilated swine
finishing buildings in Illinois. J. Food, Agric. Env. 2(2):353-360.
Arogo, J., P.W. Westerman, and A.J. Heber. 2003. A review of ammonia emissions from
confined swine feeding operations. Trans. ASAE 46(3):805-817.
Lim, T.-T., A.J. Heber, J.-Q. Ni, A.L. Sutton, and P. Shao. 2003. Odor and gas release from
anaerobic treatment lagoons for swine manure. J. Environmental Quality 32(2):406-416.
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KLEIN ILELEJI
Assistant Professor
Budget Distribution:
40% Teaching; 40% Research; 20% Extension
Degrees:
Ph.D., Ag. Engineering, Slovak Agricultural Univesity in Nitra, Slovakia , 1998
MPS, Applied Economics and Business Management (Agriculture) Institute of Economic
Studies, Nitra, Slovakia, 1996
B.Eng., Agricultural Engineering with honors, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 1992
Purdue and Other Professional Experience:
Assistant Professor, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West
Lafayette, IN, August 2004 to present
Post-Doc, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette,
IN, 2001-2004
Post-Doc, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1999-2001
Research Assistant, Machines & Production Systems Dept., Slovak Ag University, 19941999
Part-time Instructor, Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra, 1997-1999
Courses currently taught:
ASM 420 - Electric Power and Controls, 3 cr.
ABE 591K - Biomass Feedstock Systems Engineering, 3 cr.
GEAPS 590 - Fundamentals of Fuel Ethanol Production, 1 cr. CEU
Interest/Responsibilities:
My research focus and interest at Purdue University is in the area of biomass feedstock
logistics, processing, particulate flows and handling, and biofeedstock engineering systems
for food, feed, fuel and fiber production. Current research activities are related to the
development of logistics analysis simulation and tools for biomass feedstock, investigation of
flow behavior of biologically active particulates, determination of feedstock quality
parameters, processing and handling for solid fuels utilization.
Membership in Scientific and Professional Societies:
Member (14 years) of ASABE
Member of CIGR - International Commission of Agricultural Engineering.
Chair, IET-217 Finite Element & Numerical Analysis Committee, ASABE (2007/2008).
Member, FPE-702 Crop & Feed Processing & Storage Committee, ASABE.
Member, FPE-709 Biomass Energy & Industrial Products Committee, ASABE.
Chair, X564 ASABE Standard Development - Methods for Determining Properties of
Combustible Solid Fuels of Plant Origin (Biomass)
BioTown Development Authority, Ex-officio Board Member (2007 to present).
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PUBLICATIONS (from last 5 years):
Brechbill, S., W. Tyner, and K.E. Ileleji. 2008. Economics of Biomass Collection and
Transportation and Its Supply to Indiana Coal-Fired Power Plants. In review for Biomass and
Bioenergy.
Clementson, C., K. E. Ileleji and R. L. Stroshine. 2008. Particle segregation in a pile of bulk
distillers dried grains with soluble (DDGS) and its effect on chemical variability of the bulk.
In review for Cereal Chemistry, Ref# cc-04-08-0069.
Jiru, T.*, B.G. Kaufman, H.G. Gibson, D.R. Ess, K.E. Ileleji and D.E. Maier. 2008. Testing the
performance and compatibility of degummed soybean heating oil blends for use in residential
furnaces. In review for Journal of Applied Engineering in Agriculture.
Zhou, B., Ileleji, K.E., and G. Ejeta. 2008. Physical properties relationship of bulk corn stover
particles. Transactions of the ASABE 51 (2):581-590.
Ileleji, K.E. and B. Zhou. 2008. The angle of repose of bulk corn stover particles. Powder
Technology xx (2008) xxx-xxx (In press).
Ileleji, K.E., K.S. Prakash, R.L. Stroshine and C.L. Clementson. 2007. An Investigation of
Particle Segregation in Corn Processed Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS)
induced by Three Handling Scenarios. Bulk Solids & Powder - Science & Technology 2
(2007): 84 - 94.
Chayaprasert, W., D.E. Maier, K.E. Ileleji, and J.Y. Murthy. 2007. Development and validation
of Computational Fluid Dynamics models for precision structural fumigation. Journal of
Stored Products Research 44 (2008) 11-20.
Ileleji, K.E., D.E. Maier, and C.P. Woloshuk. 2007. Evaluation of different temperature
management strategies for suppression of Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) in stored maize.
Journal of Stored Products Research. 43 (2007) 480-488.
Ileleji, K.E., D.E. Maier, C. Bhat and C.P. Woloshuk. 2006. Detection of a developing hot spot in
stored corn with a CO2 sensor. Applied Eng. in Agriculture. 22(2): 275-289.
Ileleji, K.E., W.F. Wilcke, and R.V. Morey. 2003. Relative storability of high-oil and Bt corn
hybrids compared to conventional hybrids. Trans. ASAE 46(2)407-414.
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DON D. JONES
Professor
Budget Distribution:
30% Teaching; 20% Research; 50% Extension
Degrees:
Ph.D., Purdue University, 1976
M.S., University of Illinois, 1967
B.A., University of Illinois, 1966
Purdue and Other Professional Experience:
Professor in Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, 1986-present
Associate Professor in Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, 1981-l986.
Assistant Professor in Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, 1976 to 1981.
Courses currently taught:
ASM 333 – Facilities Planning and Management
Courses taught previously:
AGEN 54 Farmstead Engineering (8 week short course)
AGEN 591A/231 Computer Applications in Agriculture*
AGEN 591M Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture
AGEN 591S Expert Systems in Agriculture
AGEN 591Z Expert System Development Using LISP Machines
AGEN 321/ASM 333 Farmstead Facilities Planning**
AGEN 477 Agricultural Waste Management
Interest/Responsibilities:
Computer applications (spreadsheets, multimedia, web-sites) in agriculture, water resources and
water resources, especially as applied to agriculture production systems, and rural waste
management. Conduct active outreach programs in areas of manure management and onsite
wastewater. Have actively participated in the development of several expert systems and over 60
internet-based environmental education programs. Co-Director of the Center for Technology
Transfer and Pollution Prevention and the USDA Water Quality Database with a budget of
approximately $150,000/year in external funding.
Membership in Scientific and Professional Societies:
American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Member Grade, since 1974. Elected Fellow in
2007.
Knowledge Engineering (KS-14), 1989-1994
Indiana ASAE Section - 1974 to present, chairman 1989-90.
Alpha Epsilon, Agricultural Engineering, since 1965
Sigma Xi, Research, since 1968
Gamma Sigma Delta, Agriculture, since 1972
National Society of Professional Engineers, since 1981
Alpha Mu, ASM, since 1996
National Environmental Health Association, 1999.
Epsilon Sigma Phi, CES Professionals’ Organization, 2007-present.
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PUBLICATIONS (from last 5 years):
Lee, B. and Jones, D. 2004. Septic System Distribution Boxes: Importance of Equal Distribution
in Trenches. Purdue Extension Publication, HENV-4-W.
Lee, B. and Jones, D. 2004. Septic Tanks: The Primary Treatment Device of Your Septic System.
Purdue Extension Publication. HENV-5-W
Lee, B. and Jones, D., 2004. Grandfathered Septic Systems: Location and Replacement/Repair.
Purdue Extension Publication, HENV-6-W.
Lee, B.D., D. Franzmeier, P. Owens and Jones, D. 2004. Indiana soils and septic systems
(HENV-7-W)
Lee, B., Jones, D. and Bourke, C. 2004 Conventional trench soil absorption field components.
Purdue Publication. HENV-8-W.
Wickard, J., Sutton, A., Jones, D., Lasiter, D., Russell, D., Bailey, T., McLoud, P. 2004. NPDES
Permit Program for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. Purdue Extension
Publication. ID-322-W.
Wickard, J., Sutton, A., Jones, D., Lasiter, D., Russell, D., Bailey, T. and McLoud, P. 2004
NPDES Permit Program for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. Purdue Extension
Publication. ID-322-W.
Lee, B., Jones, D and, D. 2004. Water Use and Septic System Performance. HENV-9-W. 4 p.
Wickard, J., Jones, D., and Sutton, A. 2004. Environmental Management Systems. 102 pPeterson,
H., Lee, B. and Jones, D. 2005. Increasing the Longevity of Your Septic System. HENV-2W.
Lee, B. and Jones, D. 2005. Septic systems in flooded and wet soil conditions. (HENV-10-W).
Lee, B., D. Jones and Chapple, G.. 2005. Obtaining a septic system permit (HENV-11-W).
Lee, B.D., D. Franzmeier, P. Owens and Jones, D. 2005. Seasonally high water tables and septic
systems (HENV-12-W)
Lee, B., D. Jones and Turco, R. 2005. Septic system additives (HENV-13-W).
Jones, D., Holmes, B and Funk, T. 2005. MWPS-2 Farmstead Planning Handbook. Second Ed.
177 pp. MWPS.
Lee, B. and Jones, D., 2005. Septic Systems in Flooded and West Soil Conditions. HENV-10-W.
3 p.
Lee, B., Jones, D., and Chapple, G. 2005. Obtaining a Septic System Permit. HENV-11-W. 4 p.
Carroll, N. and D. Jones. 2006. Living on acreages: what you need to know. MWPS 50. 96 pp.
Lee, B. D., Jones, D. D. and Turco, R. 2006. Wastewater Biological Oxygen Demand in Septic
Systems. HENV-14-W. 3 p.
Stanton, K., Mickelbart, M., Lee, B., and Jones, D. 2006. Native Plant Selection Over Your
Septic System. HENV-15-W. 3 p.
Hart, K., Lee, B., Franzmeier, D., Jones, D., Schoeneberger, P., Neely, T., McBurnett, S., and
Neilson, R., 2006. Soil Hydraulic Conductivity and Septic System Performance. RW-2-W.
5p.
Hart, K., Lee, B., Franzmeier, D., Jones, D., Schoeneberger, P., Neeley, T., McBurnett, S., and
Neilson, R. 2006. Soil Hydraulic Conductivity and Septic System Performance. Purdue
publication RW-2-W
Lee, B., D. Jones and Turco, R. 2006. Wastewater biological oxygen demand in septic systems.
Purdue publication HENV-14-W.
Sutton, A., D. Jones and K. Darr. 2007. What is a CFO, CAFO? Purdue publication ID-350.
Jones, D. and A. Sutton. 2007. Manure storage systems. ID-352.
Jones, D. and Sutton, A. 2007. What is a CFO, CAFO? ID-350. 4 p.
Jones, D. and Sutton, A. 2007. Manure Storage Systems. ID-352. 7 p.
Jones, D. and Sutton, A. 2007. Indiana Commercial Animal Production State Regulations. ID360. 3p.
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Carroll, N., Frankenberger, J., Jones, D., Persyn, T., Powell, M., and Scherer, T. 2008. Private
Water Systems Handbook. Accepted by publisher in 2/08. MWPS. Approximately 120 p.
Sutton, A., Joern, B., and Jones, D., 2008. Livestock Manure Can Reduce Fertilizer Costs. (FF-2).
2 p. Revision.
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RABI H. MOHTAR
Professor
Budget Distribution:
50% Teaching; 50% Research
Degrees:
Diploma of Agricultural Engineering and B.S. in Agricultural Sciences Faculty of
Agricultural and Food Science, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
M.Sc., Irrigation Science, American University of Beirut, Lebanon, 1985
M.Sc., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI,
1992
Ph.D., Agricultural Technology and Systems Management, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI, 1994
Purdue and Other Professional Experience:
Professor, Purdue University, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, 2006-present
Associate Professor, Purdue University, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, 2002-2006
Assistant Professor, Purdue University, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, 1996-2002
Research Associate, Penn State, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, 1993-96
Research Assistant, Michigan State University, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 19871991
Farm Manager, Al Gaith Farms, Lebanon, 1985-1987
Teaching Assistant, American University of Beirut, 1983-1985
Courses currently taught:
ABE 325 Soil and Water Resource Engineering
ABE 591R Remediation of Contaminated Soil and Groundwater (cross-listed with Civil
Engr.
and Agronomy departments)
ABE 527 Computer Models in Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering
(http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~abe527)
ABE 628 Advances in Modeling Environmental and Natural Resources Systems
(http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~abe628)
ASM 215 Introduction to Surveying
Landscape Hydrology (Hydrologic Processes and Scaling) and Water Quality: a one-credit
distance-learning course taught via AdobeConnect to three partner institutions in India
(December 2007).(http://cobweb.ecn.purdue.edu/~kamel/)
Courses taught previously:
ABE 591X – Porous Media: Theory, Numerical Analysis and Applications
ABE/ASM 590M – Experience Tunisia Culture, History and Agriculture
ASM 570 – Agricultural Structures
Interest/Responsibilities:
Environmental & Natural Resources Engineering. Hydrological processes modeling, water
resources management, numerical methods applications to agricultural & biological
engineering, simulation models to improve utilization of natural resources, soil & ground
water remediation & multiphase flow modeling.
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Membership in Scientific and Professional Societies:
Alpha Epsilon, Honor Society of Agricultural Engineering (Eta Chapter President, 199192, Vice-president, 1989-90, elected 1983)
PUBLICATIONS (from last 5 years):
Belhouchette, H., E. Braudeau, R. H. Mohtar, M. Donatelli, and Wery. 2007. The integration of a soil
organization based GIS With a Regional Agricultural Management Simulation Model: a Case
Study in Northern Tunisia. Transactions of the ASAE.
Braudeau, E. and R.H. Mohtar. 2007. Modeling the Soil System: Bridging the Gap Between
Pedology and Soil-Water Physics. Global and Planetary Change. In press.
El-Awar, A., Faraj, R.H. Mohtar, W. Jabre, and T. Zhai. 2007. Modeling grazing in the semi-arid
rangelands of Lebanon Using GRASIM. Applied Engr. in Ag. 2007:23(6):1-8.
Mohtar, R.H., T. Zhai, J.Y. Choi, B.A. Engel and J.J. Fast. 2007. Outcome-Based Evaluation of
Environmental Modeling Tools for Classroom Learning. International Journal of Engineering
Education 23(4):661-671.
Miller, P.S., R.H. Mohtar, and B.A. Engel. 2007. Analysis of common water quality monitoring schemes and
their effects upon mass load calculation. Transactions of the ASAE 50(3):817.829.
Aguirre, C.G., A. Madani, R.H. Mohtar and K. Haghighi. 2007. Deterministic finite element
solution of unsteady flow and transient transport through porous media: model verification.
Canadian Biosystems Engineering. 49(1-9).
Cretenet, M., R.H. Mohtar, and A.A. Moussa. 2006. Le risque lié à l’aléa pluviométrique dans la
prise de décisions en culture cotonnière pluviale. Cahiers Agricultures vol. 15(1): 1-6.
Rochon, G.L., L.F. Nies, C.T. Jafvert, J.A. Stuart, R.H. Mohtar, J. Quansah and A. Martin. 2006.
Education in sustainable production in US universities. Clean Techn Environ Policy. DOI
10.1007/s10098-005-0027-2.
Braudeau, E., and R.H. Mohtar. 2006. Modeling the Swelling Curve for Packed Soil Aggregates
Using the Pedostructure Concept. SSSAJ. 70:494-502. DOI: 10.2136/sssaj2004.0211; PII.
Rahbeh, M.E. and R.H. Mohtar. 2006. Application of Multiphase Transport Models to Field
Remediation by Air Sparging and Soil Vapor Extraction. Journal of Hazardous Materials.
doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2006.09.098.
Zhai, T., R.H. Mohtar, A.R. Gillespie, G.R. von Kiparski, K.D. Johnson, and M. Neary. 2006.
Modeling forage growth in a Midwest USA silvopastoral System. AgroForestry Systems
(2006) 67:243-257. DOI 10.1007/s10457-005-3823-0.
Rahbeh, M. and R.H. Mohtar. 2006. Modeling Multiphase Contaminant Transport in Porous Media
using First Order Mass Transfer Kinetics. Trans. of the ASABE. 2006:49(6): 1935-1945.
Guentert, A.M., R.H. Mohtar, R.H. Linton, M. Tamplin, and J.B. Luchansky. 2005. Modeling the
behavior of listeria monocytogenes in pH-modified chicken salad during cold storage and
temperature abuse conditions. Journal of Food Process Engineering 29 (2006) 89-117.
Aguirre, C.G., A. Madani, R.H. Mohtar and K. Haghighi. 2005. Deterministic finite element solution
of the unsteady water and transient transport through porous media: model development.
Canadian Biosystems Engineering (47): 1.29-1.35.
Sammons, R.J., R.H. Mohtar and W.J. Northcott. 2005. Modeling Subsurface Drainage Flow of a
Tile-Drained Small Watershed using DRAINMOD. Applied Engineering in Agriculture
21(5):815-834.
Braudeau, E., M. Sene, and R.H. Mohtar. 2004. Hydrostructural Characteristics of two African
tropical soils. European J. of Soil Science DOI:10.1111/J.1365-2389.2004.00679.X
Braudeau, E., J.P. Frangi, and R.H. Mohtar. 2004. Characterizing non-rigid aggregated soil-water
medium using its shrinkage curve. Soil Science Society of America Journal 68(359-370).
Braudeau, E. and R.H. Mohtar. 2004. Water potential in non-rigid unsaturated soil-water
medium. Water Resources Research (40)W05108, doi:10.1029/2004WR003119.
147
Zhai, T., R.H. Mohtar, H. Karsten and M. Carlassare. 2004. Modeling growth and competition of
a multi-species pasture system. Transactions of the ASAE 47(2):617-627.
Zhai, T., R.H. Mohtar, F. El-Awar, W. Jabre, and J.J. Volenec. 2004. Parameter Estimation for
Process-Based Crop Growth Models. Transactions of the ASAE 47(6):2109-2119.
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Appendix E
Recruitment Materials
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Appendix F
One-page Detailed Descriptions of Prescribed Courses
Prefix and Number: ASM 222
Title: Crop Production Machinery
Credit: 3
Catalog Description: Principles of machine performance, capacity, machinery components, and operation.
Study of tractors, trucks, utility vehicles, and combines. Equipment topics include chemical application, tillage
tools, planters and seeders, hay and forage harvesters, electronic monitors and controllers. Computer-based
analysis of equipment sizing and systems selection.
Course Content:
Field Systems Performance
Field Efficiency
Field Capacity
Material Capacity
Force, Torque, Power
Moments
Cost of Owning Machinery
Cost of Operating Machinery
Machine Components and Power Transmission
Transmission components
Gears
Bearings
Clutches
Differentials
Brakes
Tractors
Tractor Power
3-point Hitches
PTO Shafts
Steering
Traction
Harvesters Equipment and Systems
Grain Harvesters
Cotton Picker
Hay/Forage Harvesters
Applicators
Sprayers
Drift Deposition
Injectors
Dry Chemical Applicators
Manure Applicators
Tillage Equipment and Seeders
151
Prefix and Number: ASM 345
Title: Power Units and Power Trains
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: An introduction to power generation and transfer in mechanical and fluid power systems.
Internal combustion engines, fuels, and cycles are introduced. Clutches, mechanical transmissions, automatic
transmissions, hydrostatic transmissions, and final drives are discussed. Principles of hydraulics, fluids,
cylinders, pumps, motors, valves, hoses, filters, reservoirs, and accumulators are studied.
Course Content:
Hydraulics
Schematics
Hydraulic Circuits
Hydraulic Pumps
Pressure Compensated and Load Sensing Pumps
Valves – Pressure and Directional Control
Hydraulic Plumbing
Electrohydraulics
Pneumatics
Engines
Engine Performance
Engine testing with Dynamometer
Engine Thermodynamics
Combustion and Fuel Ratings
Intake and Exhaust Systems
Cooling Systems
Transmissions
Tranmission types
Speed Ratios
Hydrostatic Tranmission
Planetary Gear Sets
Components, gears, clutches
Power Shift Transmissions
CVT & IVT Transmissions
152
Prefix and Number: ASM 336
Title: Environmental Systems Management
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: Analysis of environmental systems with special emphasis on non-urban and agribusiness
needs. Technological and sociological solutions to environmental problems. Computer-based tools are used to
analyze global environmental issues, chemical use and management, waste disposal and management, water and
air quality, soil and water conservation, sustainable agriculture, regulatory and policy issues.
Course Content:
Planning a Farm
Throckmorton/Meigs Farms
Storage and Handling Pesticides
Wells & Onsite Disposal Systems
Nutrient Management Planning
Soil - Sorption and Transport Contaminants
Hydrology and Erosion
Storage and Handling of Pesticides
Environmental Legislation and Regulation
Land Use Planning
Niche Markets
Wetlands and Wildlands
Biofuels
Computer Programs Assessed
NRCS Web Soil Survey
Farmstead Assessment
EPA – Surf Your Watershed
L-THIA – Long Term Hydrologic Impact Analysis
SedSpec
Planning with Power
NAPRA
Manure Management Power
153
Prefix and Number: ASM 211
Title: Technical Graphics Communication
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: Introduction to graphic communication methods using traditional techniques and
emphasizing modern computer-based techniques. Topics covered include: free-hand sketching, lettering, and
dimensioning; selection of data presentation methods; and plan interpretation and cost calculations. A majority
of assignments will include use of commercially available computer-aided drawing packages.
Course Content:
Basic Rules of Drafting
Isometric and Oblique Sketches
Orthographic View Drawings
Scaling
Sectional Views
ANSCI Terms
AutoCAD2007 Software
Drawing Set-up
Hatching
Layers
Viewports
Dimensioning
Polylines
Tolerances
Blocks and Attributes
Filters
3D wireframe
3D surfaces
Solid Modeling
3D Solids
Rendering, Materials, Lights, Shadows, Background
Geometric Tolerance
Threads and Fasteners
Welding Symbols
Term Project
154
Prefix and Number: ASM 350
Title: Safety in Agriculture
Credits: 1
Catalog Description: An overview of the agricultural safety movement in the United States with consideration
given to the specific human environmental and technological factors influencing farm-related accidents. Special
emphasis is given to reduction of unnecessary risks in agricultural production. Course meets during weeks 1-8.
Course Content:
General Safety Overview
Tractor Basics
Pre-Operation Procedures
Tractor Operation
Tractor Powered Implements
Operating Tractors and Equipment on Public Roads
Maintaining and Repairing Agriculture Equipment
ATV/Utility Vehicle Safety
General Farm and Ranch Hazards
First Aid and Emergencies
Agriculture Safety and Health Resources
Conduct Farm and Ranch Inventory
Conduct a Farm-related Injury Investigation
155
Prefix and Number: AGRY 255
Title: Soil Science
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: (NRES 255) Differences in soils; soils genesis; physical, chemical, and biological
properties of soils; relation of soils to problems of land use and pollution; soil management relative to tillage,
erosion, drainage, moisture supply, temperature, aeration, fertility, and plant nutrition. Introduction to fertilizer
chemistry and use. Not available to students who have taken AGRY 270.
Course Content:
Studying Soils
Soil Difference
Texture and Density
Physical Properties
Parent Materials/Glaciation
Soil Formation
Survey and Mapping
Soil Classification
Soil Erosion
Erosion/Water Quality
Water Movement
Soil Water/Water Quality
CEC/Clay Minerals
Colloids/Ion Exchange
Adjusting Soil pH
Soil pH and Liming
Bioremediation
Organisms in the Soil
Organic Soils
Organic Soils/Organic Matter
Soil Sampling
Plant Nutrition and Soil Analyses
Fertilizer Manufacturing
Fertilizers
Fertilizer Recommendations and Calculations
Fertilizer Practices
Soils and the Environment
Environmental Soil Science
156
Prefix and Number: SOC 100
Title: Introduction to Sociology
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: A survey course designed to introduce the student to the scene of human society.
Fundamental concepts, description, and analysis of society, culture, the socialization process, social institutions,
and social change. Students of junior or senior standing should take SOC 312.
Course Content:
Understanding Sociology
Culture
Socialization
Social Interaction and Social Structure
Groups and Organizations
Deviance and Social Control
Stratification in U.S. and Worldwide
Racial and Ethnic Inequality
Stratification by Gender and Age
The Family and Intimate Relations
Religion
Social Movements, Social Change and Technology
Sociological Research
157
Prefix and Number: BTNY 210
Title: Introduction to Plant Science
Credits: 4
Catalog Description: An introduction to the major groups in the plant kingdom, their origin, classification, and
economic importance. The areas of anatomy, morphology, cytology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular
biology, genetics, and ecology will be explored as they relate to plant sciences and agriculture. Course may also
be offered for dual credit with cooperating Indiana high schools upon documented approval by the Department
of Botany and Plant Pathology.
Course Content:
The Plant Body and Chemistry of Life
Energy Changes and Cellular Respiration
Photosynthesis
Plant Growth and Development
Stems and Materials Transport
Roots and Leaves
Molecular Genetics
Meiosis, Genetics, Inheritance
Diversity and Evolution of Plants
Protists and Seedless Plants
Gymnosperms and Angiosperms
Ecology
Plants and Humans
Genetic Engineering
158
Prefix and Number: AGEC 217
Title: National Economics
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: National economic problems such as unemployment, recessions, inflation, taxation, bank
interest rates, the growth of government, monetary systems, and a rising national debt are discussed along with
the principles, policies, and institutions for solving these macroeconomic problems.
Course Content:
The US Economy
Scarcity and Choice
Supply and Demand
Market Price Determination
Market and Command Price Changes
Macro Economics
Inflation and Unemployment
Income and Spending
Welfare in the US
Demand Side Equilibrium
Fiscal Policy
Monetary Policy
Economic Policy and Values
International Trade
Comparative Advantage
International Monetary System
Balance of Payments
Productivity and Growth
159
Prefix and Number: ASM 245
Title: Materials Handling and Processing
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: Principles of materials handling and processing. Physical properties and characteristics of
food, fiber, and feed materials as related to harvesting, handling, processing, and storage. Processing of
agricultural materials including drying, preservation, size reduction (e.g. grinding, crushing, shredding), mixing
and blending, refrigeration, extrusion, and pelleting. Conveying and transport systems with consideration of
their effects on damage and quality. The course elements are tied together by a treatment of scheduling and
coordination of biologically based systems, which involve production, handling, quality control, and processing.
Course Content:
Grain Moisture Content
Measurement – particle diameter and volume
Statistical Distributions
Particle size, surface area
Processing Grains and Seeds
Friction Coefficient, Angle of Repose, Angle of Internal Friction
Mills
Hammer Mills
Roller Mills
Feed Pelleting
Materials Handling
Conveyors
Elevators
Pumps
Psychrometric Chart
Fans and Airflow Resistance
Grain Dryers and drying systems
Refrigeration Systems
Quality Measurement
160
Prefix and Number: ASM 333
Title: Farmstead Planning
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: Principles of facility (system) planning and management involving buildings, equipment,
and materials handling and flow. Student teams select a case firm (problem) with instructor approval. Principles
learned week by week are applied to the development of an overall plan for the complex, over the course of the
semester. Case examples can include firms handling supplies, seeds, grains, feeds, chemicals, wastes, and farm
produce, as well as farming operations producing grain, forage, and/or livestock products. Students will learn to
use AutoCAD to develop drawings, without prior computer drafting experience.
Course Content:
Farmstead Planning
Farmstead Layout
Site Selection/Evaluation
Site selection analysis
Roads, Drives, Parking Geotextile
Drainage Slopes
Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety Calculations
Farm Water Systems
Livestock Production
Swine Production Scheduling
Building layouts
Arrangements
Building Evaluation
Building Environments
Building Insulation
Mechanical Ventilation
Inlets
Fans
Design
Natural Ventilation
Septic Systems
Rural Air quality Concerns & Solutions Rural Air Quality
Regulations and Waste Characteristics
Manure Collection and Transport
Manure Transport & Application
Holding Ponds
Open lots-solid manure & handling runoff
Separation
Runoff Infiltration Area
Manure Storage and Agitation
Manure Utilization
Storage Calculations
Treatment Options
Manure Management Plant (MMP)
161
Prefix and Number: MGMT 200
Title: Introductory Financial Accounting
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: The objectives of the course are to help students: (1) understand what is in financial
statements and what the statements say about a business, (2) identify the business activities that caused the
amounts that appear in the statements, and (3) understand how, when, and at what amount the effects of
manager and employee actions will appear in the statements.
Course Content:
Financial Statements
The Balance Sheet
The Income Statement
Adjustments
Disclosure and Interpretation
Revenue and Receivables
Cost of Sales and Inventory
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Liabilities and Present Value
Bond Accounting
Stockholder’s equity
Statement of Cash Flows
Financial Statement Analysis
162
Prefix and Number: AGEC 310
Title: Farm Morganization
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: Economic factors controlling success in farming; types of farming; business records and
analysis; adjustment in organization to meet changing economic conditions; organization and management of
successful farms.
Course Content:
Most profitable level of output?
What combination of inputs?
Input-Output combinations
Opportunity Cost, Ownership Cost
Budgeting; Farm Management Tool
Farm Budgeting
Financial Records: Balance sheet
Income Statement
Farm Profitability
Cash Budget
Income Tax
Tax Depreciation
Keys to farm profitability
How to get a farm loan
Farm Planning I
Cropping Systems
Farm Planning II
Getting Started in farming
Choosing your partner
Farm Planning III
Working with your Partner
Sharing Management
Farm Planning IV
Sharing Income
Farm Ownership forms
Analyzing farm problems
Farm incorporation, leasing
Farm Leasing
163
Prefix and Number: AGEC 330
Title: Agribusiness Management
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: Management of nonfarm, agriculturally related businesses. Topics include tools for
management decision making, legal forms of business organization, basics of accounting, and important
financial management techniques. Case studies and computer simulation game.
Course Content:
The Business of Agribusiness
Managing the Agribusiness
The Organization of an Agribusiness
Proprietorships
Partnerships
Regular Corporations
Sub-S Corporations
Limited Liability Companies
Cooperatives
Economics for Agribusiness Managers
Marginal Cost
Marginal Revenue
Supply – Demand
Elasticity
Derived Demand
Economic Profit
Explorations in Management
Strategic Market Planning
The Ag. Marketing System
Marketing Functions
Managing Marketing Risk
Marketing System Efficiency
Marketing Mix
Product
Price
Promotion
Place
Understanding Financial Statements
The Balance Sheet
Income Statement
Accounting Principles
Statement of Owner’s Equity
Analyzing Financial Statements
Financial Ratios
Profitability Analysis
Farm Supply Game
Explorations in Management
Cash Budgeting - Projected Cash Flow
Financing the Agribusiness
Actual Cash Flow
Volume-Cost Analysis
Breakeven
Profitability Linkage Model
Capital Budgeting Decisions
Time Value of Money
Present – Single and series
Future – Single and series
164
Prefix and Number: AGEC 331
Title: Ag Sales and Marketing
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: The principles of salesmanship and their application to the agricultural business. Topics
include attitudes and value systems, basic behavioral patterns, the purchase decision process, relationship of
sales to marketing, selling strategies, preparing for sales calls, making sales presentations, handling objections,
and closing sales. Emphasis is placed on application of principles to real-world situations and on building
selling skills through class projects. Requires class trips. Students will pay individual lodging or meal expenses
when necessary.
Course Content:
Introduction to Ready Set Sell (RSS) project
Marketing and Segmentation
Strategy and Call Planning
Prospecting
Understanding Buyers
Buying Situations
Greeting and Rapport Building
Opening
Probing
Listening
Business Communications
Selling Value and Presenting Features and Benefits
Handling Objections
Dealing with Objections
Closing and Follow-up
Other Responsibilities
165
Prefix and Number: AGEC 220
Title: Marketing Farm Products
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: Types of markets; middlemen and their services; the relationship of production and
consumption; price determining factors. Consideration given to major marketing issues, such as
decentralization, integration, costs and margins, government regulations, marketing orders, promotion, grades
and standards, and cooperatives.
Course Content:
I.
Overview of agricultural markets and marketing
II.
Demand, supply, and analysis of competitive agricultural markets
III.
Market structure and price discovery
IV.
Spatial dimensions of agricultural markets, and trade
V.
Storage, futures hedging, and options
VI.
Special topics: promotion, technological change, food safety
VII.
Public role in agricultural marketing
166
Prefix and Number: BIOL 110
Title: Fundamentals of Biology I
Credits: 4
Catalog Description: This course is designed primarily to provide an introduction to the principles of
biology for students in agriculture and health sciences. Principles of biology, focusing on diversity,
ecology, evolution, and the development, structure, and function of organisms.
Course Content:
I.
Chemistry
A. Atomic Structure
B. Chemical Bonding
C. Biochemistry: macromolecules
II.
Cell Structure
A. Prokaryotic Cells
B. Eukaryotic Cells
C. Membrane Structure
D. Membrane Transport
III.
Energy and Biosphere
A. Thermodynamics
B. Energy flow/Carbon flow
C. Cycling Nutrients
D. Photosynthesis
E. Respiration
IV.
Evolution
A. Population growth
B. Natural selection
C. Macroevolution
V.
Diversity of Life
A. Classification Schemes
B. Major animal phyla
C. Major plant phyla
VI.
DNA Structure
A. DNA Structure
B. DNA Replication
C. Genomes
Laboratory
Microscopy
Electrophoresis
Diversity of Life on Earth I
Membrane Permeability
Photosynthesis I, II, III
Quantitative Changes in Populations
Hardy-Weinberg
Diversity of Life on Earth II
167
Prefix and Number: OLS 252
Title: Human Behavior in Organizations
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: A survey of the concepts that provide a foundation for the understanding of individual
and group behavior in organizations. Special emphasis on typical interpersonal and leadership relationships.
Course Content:
What is Organization Behavior?
Personality, Ability, and Learning
Perception
Values and Attitudes
Motivation
Stress
Turning People into Team Players
Group Behavior
Leadership
Decision Making
Communication
Conflict
Negotiation
Typical Structures
What do People in Different Jobs Do?
Human Resources
The Hiring Process
Company Policies
Organizational Culture
Motivation in Organizations
Organizational Change
Power and Politics
Effort and Ethics
Succeeding in an Organization
168
Prefix and Number: CHM 111
Title: General Chemistry
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: Not available for credit toward graduation in the School of Science. Required of all
freshmen in the School of Agriculture who are not in CHM 115 and required of students in the School of
Consumer and Family Sciences in retailing, textile, RHIT, and dietetics options who are not in CHM 115.
Required of students in physical therapy who are not in CHM 115. Not available for credit toward graduation in
the School of Science. Metric and S.I. Units; dimensional analysis; density; the atomic concept; elements,
compounds, and mixtures; the mole concept; equations and stoichiometry; atomic structure, spectra; the
periodic table; chemical bonding, gases; descriptive chemistry of the common elements. Prerequisite: two years
of high school algebra.
Course Content:
Fundamental Measurements
Matter and Energy
Elements, Atoms, Periodic Table
Molarity
Atomic Structure: Atoms, Ions
Names, Formulas
Uses of Inorganic Compounds
Periodic Properties of Elements
Chemical Bonds
Chemical Quantities
Chemical Reactions
Stoichiometry
Thermochemistry
Laboratory
Measurement, Manipulation & Graphical Treatment of Exp. Data
Significant Measurements
Analysis of FD and C Dyes by Paper Chromatography
Mass Ratio of a Chemical Compound for Law of Definite Proportions
Determination of Calcium in Commercial Milk Powders
Determination of Magnesium Salts in Hard Water Samples
Standardization of Solutions
Percentage of Acetic Acid in Vinegar
Determination of Ascorbic Acid in Vitamin C Tablets
VSPER
Preparation of Aspirin, Oil of Wintergreen, and Fruit Flavoring
Characterization of Compounds from Chemical Interactions
169
Prefix and Number: COM 114
Title: Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: A study of communication theories as applied to speech; practical communicative
experiences ranging from interpersonal communication and small group process through problem identification
and solution in discussion to informative and persuasive speaking in standard speaker-audience situations.
Course Content:
What is Presentational Speaking?
Audience Analysis
Purpose Statements & Thesis Statements
Research Supporting Evidence
Speech Organization
Informational Presentation
Explanatory Presentations
What is Persuasion?
Persuasive Speech Structures
Argumentation and Reasoning
Argumentation Fallacies
Persuasive Speeches
Group Communication
Group Decision Making
170
Prefix and Number: AGR 101
Title: Introduction to Agriculture
Credits:
Catalog Description: Students are introduced to the College of Agriculture and Purdue University. Specific
areas discussed include the diversity of career opportunities within agriculture, the relationships between
different areas of agriculture, ethics, the impact of undergraduate coursework, including the core curriculum, on
scholarship and career preparation, and the challenges facing the food, agricultural, and natural resource system.
The use of guest lecturers provides a networking opportunity for students. Course meets weeks 1-8.
Course Content:
Departmental Introduction
Welcome to ABE Department
Get Involved with ABE at Purdue
Tour of the ABE MAHA Fluid Power Laboratory
Tour of the National Soils Erosion Laboratory
Tour of Discovery Park Biosensor Research Facilities
Tour of the ABE Post Harvest Education and Research Center and
Swince Environmental Research Building
Introduction to Agricultural Systems
College of Agriculture Introduction
Expand academic experiences through study abroad
Personal leadership and leadership development strategies
Accessing Important Information at Purdue - The Purdue Library System
Dean’s town hall meeting
Scholarship and career services
Diversity and its strengths
Ethics, integrity, and choices
171
Prefix and Number: ASM 104
Title: Introduction to Agricultural Systems
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: An introduction to the Agricultural Systems Management
technical curriculum. Basic mathematical problem solving techniques;
power generation, transfer, and utilization; basic principles of
agricultural operations management, soil and water management, crop
handling and conditioning, and heat transfer.
Course Content:
Current State of US Agriculture
Introduction to the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department
Computing System
Problem Solving
Mathematical Processes and Measurement
Work, Torque, and Power
Engines
Internal Combustion Engines
Power Transmission
Hydraulics/Fluid power Systems
Tractor Performance Testing
Fluid Power System Performance
Equipment Efficiency and Capacity
Principles of Electricity
Series and Parallel Circuits
Analysis of Series and Parallel Circuits
Farmstead Electrification
Air Properties – Psychrometric Chart
Handling Biological Products
Moisture Management and Storage of Biological Products
Grain Quality and Conditioning
Basic Heat Transfer
Insulation and Heat Flow
Building Heat Loss
Weather
Water Management
Topographic and Soil Survey Map Interpretation
Soil Management – Erosion and Erosion Control
Water Quality Assessment
Stream Assessment
Introduction to Modeling
Analysis of Agricultural Systems
Machine System Analysis
Management of Agricultural Systems
Agricultural Safety and Health Program
172
Prefix and Number: ASM 231
Title: Computer Applications in Agriculture
Credits:
Catalog Description:
Course Content:
Introduction to Operating Systems
File transfer and email
Files and Directories
Windows
Introduction to Excel
Excel Commands and Functions
Graphics and Introduction to Visual Basic
Visual Basic Statements and Term Project
Visual Basic Macros
Visual Basic UserForms/Menus
Introduction to Database and Functions and Automation with Visual Basic Macros
Advanced Word Commands
Advanced PowerPoint Commands
Internet and Hardware/Software
173
Prefix and Number: CHM 112
Title: General Chemistry
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: Continuation of CHM 111. Liquids and solids; solutions; chemical kinetics; equilibrium;
acids and bases; oxidation and reduction; electrochemistry; descriptive chemistry of the metals and nonmetals;
introduction to organic chemistry; nuclear chemistry. Not available for credit toward graduation in the School of
Science.
Course Content:
Gases
Liquids/Solids
Solutions
Rates and Equilibria
Acids and Bases
Oxidation Reduction
Nuclear Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Laboratory
Enthalpy of Reaction
Magnesium with Hydrochloric Acid
Synthesis and Chemiluminescence of Luminol
Freezing Point Depression
Iodine Clock Reaction
LeChatelier’s Principle
Evaluation of an Antacid
Study of pH
Titration of an Acid by pH
Chemistry of Halogens
Synthesis of Polymers
Chromatography of Amino Acids
174
Prefix and Number: MATH 220
Title: Introduction to Calculus
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: A survey of differential and integral calculus. Applications to the agricultural, life,
managerial, and social sciences. Not available for credit toward graduation in the School of Science.
Course Content:
Polynomials and Special Products
Factoring Polynomials
Fractional Expressions
Linear Equations
Lines in Plane and Slope
Functions
Limits
The Derivative and the slope of a graph
Rules for Differentiation
Product and Quotient Rules
The chain rule
Higher Order Derivatives
Increasing/decreasing functions
Extrema and first derivative test
Concavity and Second Derivative Test
Optimization Problems
Business and Economics Applications
Asymptotes
Curve Sketching
Natural and Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions
Exponential Growth and Decay
175
Prefix and Number: ASM 221
Title: Career Opportunities Seminar
Credits: 1
Catalog Description: An introductory course to acquaint students with career and employment opportunities in
the field of agricultural systems management. Guest speakers are invited to share their experiences and
philosophies with the students. Special emphasis is given to improving communication skills.
Course Content:
Building and Composing a Resume
Resume Development Workshop
Agricultural Systems Management Curriculum Options
Alumni Guest Speaker
International Opportunities – Academic and Professional
Attend Agricultural Career Fair
176
Prefix and Number: ASM 420
Title: Electric Power and Controls
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: Fundamentals and application of electric power for agricultural facilities; safe wiring
principles; operation and performance characteristics of electric motors; applications of control systems that
include monitors, sensors, relays, and programmable logic controllers.
Course Content:
Basic Electricity: Terms and Definitions
Electrical Safety: Standards and Codes
Resistive Networks
Tools, measuring electricity, wires selection and connection
Inductance, Capacitance & Phase Relations
Resistive Networks – basic wiring
Power Regeneration
Power Transmission & Distribution
Planning the Electrical Distribution
Planning the Residential Electrical Distribution Systems
Lightning and lightning protection
Electric Motors
Direct Electric Controls and Devices
Sensors and relay-based control systems
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
PLC Programming
Energy Management and Efficiency
Energy Audit
Experimental Learning Project
177
Prefix and Number: ASM 421
Title: Senior Seminar
Credits: 1
Catalog Description: Professional attitudes and ethics, technical report data presentation, interview procedures
and resume preparation, and producer-consumer relationships.
Course Content:
Resume Tips
Review of summer, effect on career planning
Providing and Accepting Constructive Criticism
Completion
Cover Letters and related Correspondence
The 30 second commercial (Job Fairs), interviewing tips
Attend Industrial Roundtable
Ethical Theories
Meetings: Leading and Participating
How to market yourself
Agricultural Career Fair
ASM 495 project primer
CCO on Typology
Report on best career resources
MTBI follow-up
Organizing ASM 495 Projects
Longer Term Career Planning
“The Difference between getting the first and subsequent jobs”
178
Prefix and Number: ASM 495
Title: Senior Capstone
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: Planning, organization, and analysis of individual or team projects related to
contemporary issues in agricultural systems management.
Course Content:
Understanding ASM 495, project status Assessment
Organizing the Project
Details on the Project plan (procedures, deliverables)
Timelines and Budgets
495 instructor and advisor meetings
Executive Summary
Peer review of proposals
Technical advisor meetings, project work
Oral Project Reports and Proposal
Team tools
SWOT Analysis
Executing the Plan
AETC
Scope and Risk
Progress Reports
Writing the Final Large Report
Poster Presentation Guidelines
Poster Refinement
Final Oral Presentations
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Prefix and Number: AGEC 411
Title: Advanced Farm Management
Credits: 4
Catalog Description: Principles of farm organization and management, farmer interviews, and the application
of computerized farm decision-making methods.
Course Content:
Management is…
Strategic Management
Vision, Mission, and Goals
The External Business Environment
Business Strengths and Weaknesses
Strategy Development and Implenmentation
Balance Sheet and Income Statement
Statement of Cash Flows
Statement of Owner’s Equity
Cost Structure of Production Agriculture
Profitability Analysis
Organizing Financial Data
Ag Lender Panel
Liquidity, Solvency, and Financial efficiency
Repayment Capacity
Land Rental
Professional Farm Management
Resource Allocation Decisions
Returns Under Alternative Leases
Alternatives to Explore for Bill Martin Case
Understanding the B-21 Solution
Recommendations for Bill Martin Case
Investment Analysis: Profitability
Investment Analysis: Feasibility
Evaluating Contracts
Hay Contract Game
Farming Together – A few People Issues
Farming Together – Sharing the Risks and Rewards
Returns Under Alternative Operating Agreements
Farming Together – Selecting the Business Organization
Making it Work
Personnel Management – The Planning Process
Personnel Management – Hiring Employees
Contract Evaluation – Hog Contract
Personnel Management – Training and Supervising Employees
Term Project
Personnel Management – Compensation, and Performance Reviews
Risk Management
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Prefix and Number: STAT 301
Title: Elementary Statistics Method
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: Introduction to statistical methods with applications to diverse fields. Emphasis on
understanding and interpreting standard techniques. Data analysis for one and several variables, design of
samples and experiments, basic probability, sampling distributions, confidence intervals and significance tests
for means and proportions, correlation and regression. Software is used throughout. Credit cannot be given for
more than one of STAT 301, 305, 350, 433, 501, 503, and 511. Prerequisite: college algebra.
Course Content:
Experimental Design
Types of Random Sampling
Problems with Sampling
Principles of Experimental Design
Looking at Data – Distributions
Displaying Distributions with Graphs
Displaying Distributions with Numbers
Normal Distribution
Sampling Distribution for Proportions and of a Sample Mean
Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing
Interference for the Mean of a Population
Comparing two Means
Interference for One-way ANOVA and Comparing the Means
Two way Analysis of Variance
Least Squares Regression
Multiple Regression
Interference for a Single Proportion
Comparing 2 Proportions
Data Analysis for Two-Way Tables
Interference for Two-way tables
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Prefix and Number: PHYS 214
Title: The Nature of Physics
Credits: 3
Catalog Description: Development of basic concepts and theories in physics; a terminal survey course
designed for non-science majors.
Course Content:
Introduction to Physics
Motion
Velocity
Acceleration
Falling Objects
Falling Bodies
Projectiles
Newton’s Laws
Newton’s First Law
Newton’s Second Law
Circular Motion
Gravitation
Energy and Oscillations
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Momentum and Impulse
Momentum
Collisions
Torque
Rotation of Solids
Angular Momentum
Fluids
Temperature, Heat, 2-D Law of Thermo
First Law of Thermodynamics
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Electrostatics
Electric Circuits
Electric Field
Electric Current
Series and Parallel Circuits
Magnets
Magnets and Magnetic Force
Waves
Light and Color
Interference and Diffraction
Structure of Atom
Nucleus
Nuclear Reactions
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Fission
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Prefix and Number: PHYS 220
Title: General Physics
Credits: 4
Catalog Description: Mechanics, heat, and sound, for students not specializing in physics.
Course Content:
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Newton’s 1st Law
Newton’s 2nd Law
Force
Vector
Non-Contact: Gravitation force
Contact: Friction and Normal force
Newton’s Third Law
Equilibrium
Kinematics
Displacement
Position
Velocity and Acceleration
Dynamics
Free Fall and Apparent Weight
Two Dimensional Dynamics
Constant Acceleration and Relative Velocity
Circular Motion
Kinetic and Potential Energy
Kepler’s Laws
Non-Uniform Circular Motion
Energy and Work
Potential Energy and Energy Conservation
Momentum and Impulse
Collisions and Explosions
Center of Mass
Inelastic Collisions
Rotational Kinetic Energy and Inertia
Torque
Rotation and Equilibrium
Angular Momentum
Fluids
Mass and Volume Flow Rates
Continuity of Fluid Flow
Bernoulli
Elasticity and Oscillations
Waves
Sounds
Temperature and Ideal Gas
Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory
Heat
Thermodynamics
1st and 2nd Laws of Thermo
Entropy
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Appendix G
Surveys given to students and faculty
CAPABILITIES & SKILLS ACQUIRED in ASM ________
(Student Self-Assessment)
Your Major: ASM ______
Other (Please specify) ___________ Semester ______
As a student in this course:
Did you acquire or strengthen any of the capabilities and skills listed below?
If so, what aspects of the course helped contribute to this?
Use the following scale to check all boxes that apply for each item:
Lec
Rdg
Dis
Hwk
Lab
N/A
- Lecture helped.
- Reading material (text or handouts) helped.
- Class discussions (Q & A) and/or interaction with the instructor helped.
- Homework assignments (problems, papers, projects, team activities) helped.
- Lab demonstrations and/or exercises (individual, team) helped.
- Not applicable.
Basic ASM Skills
Check All Boxes That Apply
Self-Assessment
Lec Rdg Dis Hwk Lab N/A
This course contributed to my ability to:
1.
understand and apply the basic principles of mathematics, science,
technology, management, and economics to agricultural systems,
2.
identify agricultural systems problems, locate relevant information,
develop and analyze possible alternatives, and formulate and implement
solutions,
3.
effectively use economic principles, scientific technologies, techniques,
and skills necessary to manage agricultural systems,
4.
recognize and define agricultural systems problems and the impact of
their proposed technological solutions in an international and societal
context,
5.
understand and participate in performance evaluations, collect, analyze
and interpret the data, and communicate the results.
Professional and Personal Skills
Self-Assessment
Lec Rdg Dis Hwk Lab N/A
This course contributed to my ability to:
6.
demonstrate appropriate listening, speaking, writing, presentation, and
interpersonal skills needed to interact and communicate effectively,
7.
function with, and contribute effectively to, multi-disciplinary teams,
8.
understand professional and ethical responsibilities and put them into
practice.
NOTE: The capabilities and skills listed are the ones individuals taking this course should possess when he/she
graduates from the Purdue undergraduate program. Your self-assessment will help us evaluate the
degree to which this goal is being met in this course. This is not an evaluation of the instructor or
instruction, but rather an assessment of where you believe these goals were met for this
course.
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OUTCOME - BASED FACULTY COURSE EVALUATION
(Agricultural Systems Management)
FACULTY NAME ___________________________ Course # - ASM _________
The important capabilities and skills we should develop in our students as graduates of the Agricultural
Systems Management program are summarized below. We are seeking your assessment of the degree to
which these goals have been met by the course that you teach. NOTE: This is not an evaluation of you as
an instructor or your teaching technique/style, but rather how well you believe this course meets the ASM
program goals.
Capabilities and Skills
Course Assessment = The level to which the course was successful in meeting the stated goals. If a
capability or skill is not addressed at all in this course, you may check the "Not Applicable" (N/A) box.
1 =
3 =
5 =
Capabilities & skills not directly addressed but gained through interaction with overall course (e.g.
instructor and supplemental materials)
Capabilities & skills introduced primarily through lecture and readings
Capabilities & skills reinforced through assignments (e.g. homework, projects,…)
Basic ASM Skills
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Please Circle Your Choice Below
Course
N/A
Assessment
Ability to understand and apply the basic principles of
mathematics, science, technology, management, and economics
to agricultural systems.
1 2 3 4 5
Ability to identify agricultural systems problems, locate relevant
information, develop and analyze possible alternatives, and
formulate and implement solutions
1 2 3 4 5
Ability to effectively use economic principles, scientific
technologies, techniques, and skills necessary to manage
agricultural systems.
1 2 3 4 5
Ability to recognize and define agricultural systems problems and
the impact of their proposed technological solutions in an
international and societal context
1 2 3 4 5
Ability to understand and participate in performance evaluations,
collect, analyze and interpret the data, and communicate the
results
1 2 3 4 5
Professional and Personal Skills
6.
Course
Assessment
Ability to demonstrate appropriate listening, speaking, writing,
presentation, and interpersonal skills needed to interact and
communicate effectively.
1 2 3 4 5
7.
Ability to function with, and contribute effectively to, multidisciplinary teams.
1 2 3 4 5
8.
Ability to understand professional and ethical responsibilities and
put them into practice.
1 2 3 4 5
N/A
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ASM Senior Exit Survey
The goal of this survey is to improve the academic, professional and leadership skills
obtained while earning a degree in ASM.
A. Personal Information
1. Name______________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(M.I.)
(Maiden)
2. Permanent Home Address
___________________________________________________________________
(Street)
(Apt.,Box)
____________________________________________________________________
(City)
(State)
(Zip)
Home Phone (______)________________
3. Expected Date of Graduation:
Year: _______
❏ May
❏ December
❏
August
4. ASM Degree Option Minor: (Please check one)
❏ Did not do a minor
❏ Agribusiness Management
❏ Farm Management
❏ Animal Science
❏ Forestry & Natural Resources
❏ Food Science
❏ Entomology
❏ Agricultural Communications
❏ Other_________________
5. ASM Club Membership
Years as a member of ASM: ____
Attended meetings:
❏ Regularly
Leadership Roles: _______________________
❏ Seldom
Years as a member of Alpha Mu: ___
Attended meetings:
❏ Regularly
Leadership Roles:_______________________
❏ Seldom
Years as a student member of ASABE: ____
Have you attended a National ASABE annual meeting:
❏ Yes ❏ No
If "yes", year ______, and where _____________________________________
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B. Career Plans
1. Please check the most appropriate category for your career plans after
graduation.
❏ Accepted Employment
❏ Considering Employment Offer
❏ Seeking
Employment
❏ Graduate School
❏ Military Duty _________________
❏ Other (Specify)___________________
2. If you marked “Accepted Employment”, please answer the following, then go
to page 3, Part C.
Employer
Name_______________________________________________________________
Address
________________________________________________________
Position Title_______________________________
Starting Salary__________________
What skill(s) do you feel enabled you to secure this position (personal skills, technical skills,
previous experience, etc)?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
3. If you marked “Considering Employment” please answer the following, then
answer number 4 below.
Number of Job Offers Being Considered_____
Please list the companies you are considering for permanent employment_______________
__________________________________________________________________________
4. If you interviewed, but did not receive an offer, what do you feel was the
reason (lack of personal skills, lack of technical skills, lack of previous
experience, etc.) , then go to page 3, Part C?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
5. If you are “Seeking Employment” would you like for ASM to mail your resume
to any employment opportunities which may arise in the near future?
❏ Yes
❏ No
6. If you marked “Graduate School” please answer the following.
College/University __________________________ Department_____________________
Field of Study__________________________________________________________
Research Topic ________________________________________________________
Degree Objective: ❏ MS
❏ Ph.D.
Other (Specify)____________________________
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C. Evaluation of Purdue Education
The important capabilities and skills you should possess as a graduate of the ASM
program are summarized below. We are seeking your assessment of the degree to
which these goals have been met.
1. Capabilities and Skills
Program Assessment = The level to which the program was successful in meeting
the stated goals.
Anticipated Importance = The anticipated importance of each of the goals in your
initial permanent employment.
Please Circle Your Choice Below
Basic Skills
An understanding of agricultural systems management profession
and practice.
The ability to understand and apply knowledge of mathematics,
agricultural sciences, economics and management.
An understanding of, and the ability to, identify, formulate, layout
and solve problems for agricultural systems.
The ability to plan a system or process to meet desired goal subject
to constraints.
The ability to plan and/or conduct field studies and analyze and
interpret data.
Effective use of appropriate techniques, skills, and state-of-the-art
computer tools necessary to operate, manage, or support
agricultural systems .
Professional and Personal Skills
Program
Anticipated
Assessment Importance
Hi Med Lo Hi Med Lo
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Program
Anticipated
Assessment Importance
Hi Med Lo Hi Med Lo
An understanding of the global and societal impact of decisions
made when developing or supporting agricultural systems.
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
A knowledge of contemporary issues.
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Appropriate and effective writing, speaking, and listening skills.
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
The ability to contribute effectively to a multi-disciplinary team.
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
The ability to practice ethical responsibility in personal and
professional life.
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
An appreciation for the value of life-long learning.
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
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2. Identify your level of competency and quality of instruction for each subject
area. Please respond only for courses taken at Purdue University. If you took
more than one course for a topic, please average your response.
Basic &
Agricultural
Sciences
i. Level of Competency
ii. Quality of Instruction
Hi Med Lo
Mathematics
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Physics
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Chemistry
Biological
Sciences
Economics
Animal
Sciences
Soil Science
Crop
Sciences
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Hi Med Lo
Topics
Agricultural
Systems
Management
Technical Graphics
Computer
Applications in
Agriculture
Equipment
Operation,
Selection, and
Management
Crop Production
Systems
Material Handling
and Processing
Facilities Planning
and Management
Power Units
Fluid Power and
Transmissions/
Hydraulics
Agricultural Safety
Environmental
Issues & Waste
Management
Farm Management
Agribusiness
Management
Marketing
Agricultural
Products
Electric Power and
iii. Level of Competency
iv. Quality of Instruction
Hi Med Lo
Hi Med Lo
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
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Controls
Soil & Water
Conservation
Management
Precision
Agriculture
Applications
Grain Handling,
Drying, and
Storage
Agricultural
Structures
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
General Education
v. Level of
Competency
Hi Med Lo
vi. Quality of
Instruction
Hi Med Lo
Speaking Ability
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Writing Ability
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Management/Supervision
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
International Understanding
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Liberal Arts (Humanities)
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Are there technical subject areas that you believe should be added to the required
component of the ASM curriculum? Also, please be specific as to what
existing technical subject areas should be eliminated, while still meeting the
minimum graduation requirements.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
How helpful do you anticipate your collective laboratory experiences may be in
preparing you for your first job?
❏ Very helpful
❏ Somewhat helpful
❏ Minimally helpful
❏ No help
Are there laboratory experiences that you believe should be added to the required
component of the ASM curriculum? Also, are there laboratory experiences
that you believe should be dropped from the required component of the ASM
curriculum? (Be Specific)
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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Oral and written communication skills are an integral part of the ASM curriculum.
Indicate frequency and effectiveness of your exposure to the following.
Hi
Frequency
Med
Lo
Effectiveness
Hi Med
Lo
E-mail
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
Business/Professional Writing
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
Lab Reports, Data Collection
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
Report Writing
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
Oral Presentations
5
4
3
2
1
Written and Oral Communication Skills
4
3
2
1
What curriculum modifications can you suggest that could improve the
communication skills of ASM graduates?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Indicate your level of competency with the following computer tools.
Computer Tools
Effectiveness
Hi Med
Lo
Word Processing
5
4
3
2
1
Spreadsheets
5
4
3
2
1
Presentation Software (PowerPoint,….)
5
4
3
2
1
Graphics
5
4
3
2
1
GIS/Mapping Software (Arc View, SST,…)
5
4
3
2
1
PC Operating System
5
4
3
2
1
Unix Operating System
5
4
3
2
1
Windows
5
4
3
2
1
CAD (AutoCAD) Software
5
4
3
2
1
Internet /HTML /Web Page Design
5
4
3
2
Database Management
Not
Taken
1
3
2
1
What other software tools do you believe students should be exposed to in the
undergraduate ASM curriculum?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
In which courses did you effectively learn to work in a team?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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D. Overall Educational Experience
Please assess each of the following elements of your Purdue ASM experiences:
1. Courses / Instruction
Quality of Instruction
Availability of Technical Electives Offered in
ASM
Availability of Non-Technical Electives
Availability of Faculty
2. Facilities
Quality of Laboratory Facilities in ABE
Accessibility of ABE Computer Facilities
Student Learning Resource Center in ABE
3. Counseling / Advising
Effectiveness of the Registration Process
Effectiveness of Academic Counseling/Advising
in ASM
Assistance with Scheduling
Effectiveness of Career or Graduate Counseling
4. Career / Research Related
Effectiveness of Co-op Program Processing (if
applicable)
Quality of ASM Assistance with Career
Opportunities
Quality of Experience with "Center for Career
Opportunities" (University Placement)
Availability of Undergraduate Work/Research
Opportunities
5. Professional Development
Quality of ASM Student Club Experience
Quality of Alpha Mu Experience
Quality of ASAE Experience
Hi Med Lo
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Hi Med Lo
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Hi Med Lo
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Hi Med Lo
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
Hi Med Lo
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
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E. Undergraduate Industrial/Work Experience
1. Did you have an undergraduate work experience?
❏ Yes
❏ No
If yes, please answer all of the following. If no, please go to Section F - page 8.
Co-op Employer______________________________________________________
Internship Employer(s)_________________________________________________
Non-internship Employer(s)_____________________________________________
2. Please check how co-op or internship(s) ONLY was (were) obtained: (Check
all that apply.
❏ ASM Student Academic Center
❏ ASM Placement Bulletin Board
❏ Center for Career Opportunities
❏ Academic Advisor
❏ Industrial Roundtable
❏ Agricultural Career Fair
❏ Speaker in Seminar/Club Meetings
❏ Other ________________________
3. Indicate your level of competency and the importance of the following skills
during your co-op, internship or non-internship/co-op work experience.
Level of
Competency
Hi Med Lo
Importance
Hi Med Lo
Analysis and Collection of Data
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
Measurements/Testing
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
Written Communications (reports, etc.)
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
Oral Communications (company presentations, etc.)
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
Computer-Aided Drafting
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
Product/Process Development
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
Teamwork Skills
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
Word Processing
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
SKILLS
Spreadsheets
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
Presentation Software (PowerPoint,….)
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
Graphics
5
4
3
2
GIS/Mapping Software (Arc View, SST,…)
5
4
3
2 1
5
5
4
4
3
3
2 1
2 1
PC Operating System
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
Unix Operating System
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
Internet /HTML /Web Page Design
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
Database Management
5
4
3
2 1
5
4
3
2 1
1
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F. Overall Recommendation
What other suggestions would you offer to the ABE department that would help
us better prepare students for an Agricultural Systems Management career in the
twenty-first century?
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