Semester Conversion - Agricultural Systems Management (ASM)
Cal Poly is moving to the semester system in Fall 2026!
The BioResource & Agircultual Engineering Department and CAFES Advising are here to support you through the transition from quarters to semesters. Below, you'll find helpful information on course scheduling, typical term offerings and important course updates.
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Your Last Year on Quarters: What to Take and When
It's advised that outside of the prioritized courses, students follow their flowchart as best as they can.
| Students | Prioritize | Hold Off On | Classes Not Being Offered and Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started Fall 2025 |
• BRAE 237 or BRAE 239 |
Not applicable | No new information at this time |
| Started Fall 2024 |
• BRAE 237 or BRAE 239 • BRAE 203 |
Not applicable | No new information at this time |
| Started Fall 2023 | • BRAE 418 (Bridge Version) | Not applicable | No new information at this time |
| Started Fall 2022 | Not applicable | Not applicable | No new information at this time |
Flowcharts
To assist with course planning, the department is designing flowcharts that will help visualize course sequencing. There are different types of flowcharts:
- 3+1 Flowchart: For students who started as first-time freshmen with three years on quarters, and one year on semesters.
- 2+2 Flowchart: For students who started as first-time freshmen with two years on quarters, and two years on semesters.
- 1+3 Flowchart: For students who started as first-time freshmen with one year on quarters, and three years on semesters.
- Transfers Students: Meet with your academic advisor to develop a personalized graduation plan.
- 4 Flowchart: For students who started as first-time freshman with four years on semesters.
Course by Course Changes: Quarters to Semesters
On semesters, some courses will change numbers, merge with others, or no longer be offered—check here to see what’s happening to the classes you need.
Terms Typically Offered on Semesters
This chart shows which term a course is planned to be offered under the semester system for Fall 2026 to Spring 2027.
Click Here for Terms Typically Offered Chart
Agricultural Systems Management (ASM)
MAJOR & CONCENTRATION COURSES
| semester COURSE | QUARTER COURSE EQUIVALENT | COURSE TITLE | OFFERED FALL | OFFERED SPRING | NOTES |
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SUPPORT COURSES
| semester COURSE | QUARTER COURSE EQUIVALENT | COURSE TITLE | OFFERED FALL | OFFERED SPRING | NOTES |
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