Program Overview

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University of Florida Agricultural Operations Management Program

The Agricultural Operations Management (AOM) program at the University of Florida combines hands-on applied coursework and core business principles with emerging technologies and sustainable methods. Students gain experience in systems management, environmental quality, energy efficiency, agricultural machinery, GIS/GPS technology, remote sensing, irrigation, power systems, water control, and precision agriculture.

About this Program

• College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
• Degree: Bachelor of Science
• Credits for Degree: 120

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.

Department Information

The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering is founded on developing, teaching, and applying engineering principles to improve and sustain agricultural and biological systems for current and future generations.

Curriculum

The curriculum supports students who plan to seek career opportunities in commercial business operations and management. In addition to hands-on applied skills, students also take courses in economics, accounting, business, finance, sales, and business management.

• Agricultural Operations Management
• Biological Engineering
• Combination Degrees
• Packaging Engineering Certificate
• Packaging Science Minor
• Precision Agriculture Minor

Critical Tracking

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. The critical-tracking requirements are as follows:

Semester 1

• Complete 2 of 6 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs, with minimum grades of C: ACG 2021, BSC 2010/BSC 2010L, CHM 2045/CHM 2045L, ECO 2013, MAC 1147 or MAC 2233, STA 2023
• 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs, with minimum grades of C: ACG 2021, BSC 2010/BSC 2010L, CHM 2045/CHM 2045L, ECO 2013, MAC 1147 or MAC 2233, STA 2023
• 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 3

• Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs, with a minimum grade of C: ACG 2021, BSC 2010/BSC 2010L, CHM 2045/CHM 2045L, ECO 2013, MAC 1147 or MAC 2233, STA 2023
• 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 4

• Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs, with a minimum grade of C: ACG 2021, BSC 2010/BSC 2010L, CHM 2045/CHM 2045L, ECO 2013, MAC 1147 or MAC 2233, STA 2023
• 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• Complete at least 2 required AOM courses
• 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 6

• Complete at least 2 required AOM courses
• Complete at least 1 approved elective course
• 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 Upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 7

• Complete at least 2 required AOM courses
• Complete at least 1 approved elective course
• 2.0 Upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 8

• Complete all remaining required AOM courses
• Complete all remaining approved elective courses
• 2.0 Upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Plan of Study Grid

The plan of study grid represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student’s academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students in the major will learn to:

1. Describe fundamental concepts, skills, and processes in Agricultural Operations Management.
2. Apply fundamental concepts, skills, and processes in Agricultural Operations Management.
3. Critically evaluate information or data in Agricultural Operations Management.
4. Solve problems in Agricultural Operations Management.
5. Communicate effectively in written form in a manner appropriate in Agricultural Operations Management.
6. Communicate effectively orally in a manner appropriate in Agricultural Operations Management.

Curriculum Map

The curriculum map outlines the courses where each student learning outcome is introduced, reinforced, and assessed.

Assessment Types

• Course modules
• Presentations
• Exams
• Final grades

Before Graduating

Students must complete modules, assignments, exams, projects, and presentations that fulfill the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) in the Agricultural Operations Management program. Completion of these requirements ensures that students meet the expectations, goals, and learning outcomes of the program. All courses listed above are required in the AOM major. Student learning outcomes in the AOM program are either introduced, reinforced, and/or assessed in these courses.