2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
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Biological Systems Engineering
Biological systems engineers provide an essential link between the biological sciences and engineering, which uses physical, chemical and advanced biological sciences to solve practical problems. Biological systems engineers develop the techniques and processes to work with living systems, including microbes, plants and animals. They provide input to produce and process food, fiber, energy, chemical feedstock and pharmaceuticals. Engineering fundamentals are applied to achieve the goal of a safe and stable food and renewable energy supply while considering human and environmental factors. Three curriculum options are available: biological option, environmental option and machinery systems option.
Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineers design systems and solutions to sustain the quality of people’s lives and the planet. As environmental challenges continue to develop, these professionals will increasingly be called upon to sustain food, water and energy supplies, curb climate change and adapt to its impact, reduce pollution and waste of natural resources, advance green manufacturing, develop resilient urban infrastructure systems and improve waste management practices. Environmental engineering integrates engineering fundamentals, mechanics and design principles with biology, earth sciences and chemistry to design solutions that improve the well-being of people and planet where the two intersect. Three curriculum options are available: sustainable ecosystems, water resources and water/wastewater treatment.
Agricultural Technology Management
The goal of the agricultural technology management program is to educate technology managers who can combine the critical understanding of agriculture and biological sciences with the problem-solving viewpoint of an engineer. The curriculum is intended for students who want a broader education than is provided by the engineering curriculum and who do not desire the analytical focus necessary in an engineering degree. Graduates fill key positions in food and agricultural industries, serving as technical managers for these increasingly vital sectors of the economy.
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