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Agriculture

Ranch Management

Contact Information

Sheldon Schmiess, associate professor Sheldon.Schmiess@ndscs.edu 701-671-2273 Tech Center 44

Delivery Methods

Face-to-Face: Wahpeton

The Ranch Management curriculum is designed to provide the student returning to the ranch or diversified livestock operation with the management and production skills necessary to be successful. Students will have the opportunity to apply concepts learned through hands-on activities at the NDSCS Kosel Family Agriculture Land Lab and other classroom and laboratory activities. The Land Lab is a 90-acre demonstration farm operated by the Agriculture Department, students, and industry partners. Classroom curriculum focuses on ranch management topics such as livestock production, feeds and feeding, livestock health, financial management, record keeping, commodity marketing, precision agriculture, crop production, plant science, and soil fertility. Courses incorporate current technologies enabling students to acquire the skills necessary to manage and operate today’s farms.

Spring semester classes conclude mid-April each year allowing students to return to the home farm or ranch to assist with spring activities. During the summer, students will complete a farm record keeping internship for a hypothetical farm similar to their home farm. They will be required to collect data from their home farm such as crop Ranch Management (A.A.S. degree)mix, seed, fertilizer, chemical costs, real estate taxes, crop yields, prices received for commodities, and land costs. When they return in the fall, this data will then be plugged into the hypothetical farm and analyzed using computerized software. Each student should then have a good understanding of what a typical year might look like on their home farm.

For students who decide to continue their education, the majority of program credits earned at NDSCS will transfer into a bachelor’s degree program.

NOTE: This program requires either an HP EliteBook 850 or ZBOOK 15 laptop or equivalent. Please refer to the NDSCS website for specifications. The cost will be approximately $1065.00 for the EliteBook 850 and $2100.00 for the ZBOOK 15, if purchased through NDSCS. For further information, contact Craig Zimprich, department chair, at 701-671-2249.

Course Code Course Title

Credits

AGEC 145 Farm Records 3 AGEC 242 Introduction to Agricultural Management 4 AGEC 244 Introduction to Agricultural Marketing 3 AGEC 246 Introduction to Agricultural Finance 3 AGEC 247 Agricultural Land Resource Acquisition 2 AGEC 248 Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance 3 AGEC 197 Farm and Ranch Management Internship 4 AGEC 297 Farm and Ranch Management Internship 2 ANSC 114 Introduction to Animal Sciences 3 ANSC 123 Feeds and Feeding 3 ANSC 220 Livestock Production 3 ANSC 236 Introduction to Range Management 2 PAG 275 Introduction to Precision Agriculture 3 Any Agriculture Electives 8

Related/General Education Courses

AGRI 135 Applied Math ENGL 110 College Composition I

2 3 FYE 101 Science of Success 1 HPER 210 First Aid and CPR (Professional/Community) 2 MATH 120 Basic Mathematics I 2 PLSC 110 World Food Crops 3 SOIL 210 Introduction to Soil Science 3 English/Communication Elective (choose one) 3

ENGL 105 Technical Communications

ENGL 120 College Composition II

ENGL 125 Introduction to Professional Writing

COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, History and/or Computer Electives 4

Total Required Credits 69

Admission Requirements*

The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Helpful courses to prepare for this program are mathematics, physical science, biology, agricultural education, computer sciences, and English. Courses that develop communication skills are important. Please Note: Students are placed into English, math and reading courses based on ACT, ACCUPLACER or other nationally recognized tests. Please see www.NDSCS.edu/current-students/student-success/test-center for the NDSCS Course Placement Policy and testing information. Students may be on an extended plan of study pending their course placement.

*Program Admission Requirements are subject to revision. Please check the department or program website under Program Admission Requirements for current information.

Award

Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Agriculture with an emphasis in Ranch Management.

Revised: May 2022

Architectural Modeling and Design Technology

Contact Information Delivery Methods Course Code Course Title Credits

Randy Stach, department chair Randy.Stach@ndscs.edu 701-671-2116 Horton Hall 240 Face-to-Face: Wahpeton Some Classes Available Online ARCT 101 Architectural Modeling I ARCT 102 Architectural Modeling II ARCT 110 Graphic Communications ARCT 121 Revit Architecture

The Architectural Modeling and Design Technology program is designed to prepare students for work as technicians in construction-related industries, allowing graduates to work in a broad range of jobs, such as drafting, revit modeling, estimating, sales, construction management and project coordination. General contractors, subcontractors, home builders, architectural and engineering firms, material suppliers, steel fabricators, manufacturers and building centers all have specific areas of employment for graduates of this program. Students are provided with classroom and laboratory experiences emphasizing computer-aided drafting (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) utilizing AutoDesk Revit software for residential and commercial buildings, estimating, structural design, mechanical and electrical systems for buildings, presentation techniques and remodeling. Students will take courses in communications, technical mathematics and business, which will provide them with career-advancing skills. While students are fully employable upon completion of this program, some may wish to return for an additional year and earn a second major in Construction Management Technology. Architectural Modeling and Design Technology (A.A.S. This program also provides transfer options to four-year colleges and universities in related fields. degree) Green and/or sustainable construction is specifically covered in multiple courses. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is covered extensively. Green/sustainable construction is also discussed across the rest of the curriculum. NOTE: This program requires a ZBOOK 15 Laptop or equivalent. Please refer to the NDSCS website for specifications. The cost will be approximately $2100.00 if purchased through NDSCS. For further information, call Randy Stach, department chair, at 701-671-2116. ARCT 122 Structural Modeling 2 ARCT 131 Construction Methods and Materials I 3 ARCT 144 Construction Estimating I 3 ARCT 152 MEP Modeling 2 ARCT 162 Construction Experience 1 ARCT 201 Architectural Modeling III 4 ARCT 202 Architectural Modeling IV 4 ARCT 212 Architectural Presentations 2 ARCT 214 Architectural Portfolio 1 ARCT 221 Structural Detailing 3 ARCT 223 Renovation and Design 3 ARCT 231 Construction Methods and Materials II 3 ARCT 120 AutoCAD for Architecture 2 or CAD 120 Introduction to AutoCAD (3) ARCT 297 Cooperative Education 2 CMT 225 Mechanical and Electrical Systems 2

Business/Technical Elective (choose one/2 credit minimum)

BADM 240 Sales (3) BUSN 120 Fundamentals of Business (3) CMT 165 Residential and Project Experience (1) CMT 251 Construction Documents and Specifications (3) CMT 253 Construction Scheduling (3) CMT 265 Residential Project Experience (1) UAS 111 Introduction to UAS (2) UAS 112 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certification (2)

Admission Requirements*

The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Students considered for acceptance must complete all admission requirements. Please Note: Students are placed into English, math and reading courses based on ACT, ACCUPLACER or other nationally recognized tests. Please see www.NDSCS.edu/current-students/student-success/test-center for the NDSCS Course Placement Policy and testing information. Students may be on an extended plan of study pending their course placement.

*Program Admission Requirements are subject to revision. Please check the department or program website under Program Admission Requirements for current information.

Related/General Education Courses

ENGL 110 College Composition I 3 English/Communication Elective (choose one) 3

ENGL 105 Technical Communications

ENGL 120 College Composition II

ENGL 125 Introduction to Professional Writing

COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking MATH 130 Technical Mathematics 2 MATH 132 Technical Algebra I 2 MATH 136 Technical Trigonometry 2 Wellness Elective(s) 2 FYE 101 Science of Success 1 Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, History and/or Computer Electives 4

Recommended: • CSCI 116 – Business Use of Computers – 3 cr • PSYC 100 – Human Relations in Organizations – 2 cr

Total Required Credits 70

Award

Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Architectural Modeling and Design Technology.

Revised: May 2022