2026-2027 Course Catalog
Source: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/aces/minors/engineering-technology-management-agricultural-systems/ Parent: https://catalog.illinois.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate_index/
for the Undergraduate Minor in Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems
The Engineering Technology & Management for Ag Systems minor gives students a background in applied engineering technology in the areas of agriculture, construction, energy, and the environment. Knowledge in these areas will help students gain practical skills and experience useful in their careers and everyday life.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | ETMA 100 | Technical Systems in Agr | 3 | | Fifteen Hours, at least six of which must be at the 400 level. No more than 4 hours of independent study will count toward the minor (ETMA 496). Selected from: | | 15 | | ETMA 232 | Materials and Construction Sys | | | ETMA 233 | Metallurgy & Welding Processes | | | ETMA 234 | Wiring, Motors and Control Sys | | | ETMA 262 | Agricultural Machine Systems Management | | | ETMA 352 | Land and Water Mgt Systems | | | ETMA 363 | Fluid Power Systems | | | ETMA 371 | Residential Housing Design | | | ETMA 372 | Environ Control & HVAC Systems | | | ETMA 381 | Grain Drying & Storage Systems | | | ETMA 435 | Elec Computer Ctrl Sys | | | ETMA 438 | Renewable Energy Applications | | | ETMA 464 | Heavy Equipment Powertrains | | | ETMA 465 | Chemical Applications Systems | | | ETMA 467 | Precision Agric Technology | | | ETMA 496 | Independent Study | | | Total Hours | | 18 |
for the Undergraduate Minor in Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems
During their time in the Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems minor, students will:
- Obtain subject matter expertise
- Identify problems and develop problem-solving abilities / critical thinking
- Function effectively on multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrate professional and ethical values
- Communicate effectively in written and oral forms
- Engage in life-long learning skills
- Develop leadership and interpersonal skills
- Analyze and interpret data
- Understand social and cultural contexts
- Develop global perspective
- Carry out independent research with expertise in research design, methods, and analysis
for the Undergraduate Minor in Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
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The Grainger College of Engineering
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Admissions
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