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Agricultural Systems Management (A S M)

A S M 429W Agricultural Systems Analysis and Management (3) Theory of systems thinking; optimization and quantitative techniques for analysis of agricultural production and processing systems.

A S M 429W Agricultural Systems Analysis and Management (3)

ASM 429W is a capstone course for the Agricultural Systems Management major. The course covers systems analysis and optimization techniques including an introduction to systems theory, qualitative and quantitative analysis, linear programming, waiting line models, PERT/CPM, minimal spanning tree, calculus methods, simulation modeling for decision making, inventory, and energy audits. All topics are presented in the form of case studies that require the students to solve problems in realistic agricultural production and processing scenarios. All exercises, exams, and projects are team-based. The course also provides a writing-intensive structure. The course targets ASM students in their last semester because it integrates knowledge and experiences acquired in prior ASM, business, and agricultural science courses. Grades are based on reports, a mid-term exam, and a final project.


General Education: None
Diversity: None
Bachelor of Arts: None
Effective: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite: A S M 422, A S M 425

Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.