Program: Biological Systems Engineering - Biological (BS) - Kansas State University

Apr 21, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in biological systems engineering at Kansas State University is accredited by the Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Biological and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours

KBOR Statewide Transfer (SWT) Courses: https://www.kansasregents.org/academic_affairs/transfer-articulation.

English (Written Communication Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours

ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I Credits: 3
Choose 1 from the following:
ENGL 200 - Expository Writing II Credits: 3
ENGL 210 - Honors English Credits: 3

Communication (Oral Communication Outcomes): 3 Credit Hours

Choose 1 from the following:
COMM 106 - Public Speaking I Credits: 3
COMM 109 - Public Speaking 1A, Honors Credits: 3
COMM 322 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3

Math & Statistics (Quantitative Literacy Outcomes): 3 Credit Hours

MATH 100 - College Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 160 - Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3
STAT 225 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3
NOTE 1: Some programs require an advanced math course beyond the general education curriculum requirements. In these situations, students who qualify to enter the advanced math course should do so, thereby fulfilling general education and program requirements.

NOTE 2: Some students qualify to enter an advanced math course. Students should take the math course they qualify for, thereby fulfilling general education requirements.

Natural & Physical Sciences (Natural & Physical Sciences Outcomes): 4-5 Credit Hours

Choose 1 subject area which must include a lab.

AGRON 120 - Crop Science Credits: 3
AGRON 121 - Crop Science Laboratory Credits: 1
ANTH 280 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology Credits: 4
BIOCH 110 - Biochemistry and Society Credits: 3
BIOCH 111 - Biochemistry and Society Laboratory Credits: 1
BIOCH 265 - Introductory Organic and Biochemistry Credits: 5
BIOL 101 - Concepts of Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 221 - Organismic Biology Credits: 5
BIOL 255 - General Microbiology Credits: 4
BIOL 263 - Ecology of Environmental Problems Credits: 3
BIOL 441 - Human Body I Credits: 4
BIOL 442 - Human Body II Credits: 4
CHM 110 - General Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 111 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
CHM 210 - Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHM 220 - Honors Chemistry I Credits: 5
CHM 230 - Chemistry II Credits: 4
GEOG 121 - Introductory Physical Geography: Earth Systems Science Credits: 3
GEOG 122 - Introduction to Physical Geography: Earth Systems Science Laboratory Credits: 1
GEOG 235 - Atmospheric Science Credits: 4
GEOL 100 - Earth in Action Credits: 3
GEOL 103 - Geology Laboratory Credits: 1
GEOL 115 - Environmental Geology Credits: 3
GEOL 125 - Natural Disasters Credits: 3
GEOL 200 - Earth Through Time Credits: 3
HORT 201 - Principles of Horticultural Science Credits: 4
KIN 220 - Biobehavioral Bases of Physical Activity Credits: 4
PHYS 101 - The Physical World Credits: 3
PHYS 103 - The Physical World Laboratory Credits: 1
PHYS 106 - Concepts of Physics Credits: 4
PHYS 109 - Astronomy Credits: 3
PHYS 113 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 114 - General Physics II Credits: 4
PHYS 115 - Descriptive Physics Credits: 5
PHYS 213 - Engineering Physics I Credits: 5
PHYS 214 - Engineering Physics II Credits: 5
PHYS 223 - Physics I, Mechanics, and Thermodynamics Credits: 5
PHYS 224 - Physics II, Electromagnetism, and Sound Credits: 5

Social & Behavioral Sciences (Social & Behavioral Sciences Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours

At least 2 courses from 2 subjects under this area.

AGEC 120 - Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Credits: 3
AMETH 160 - Introduction to American Ethnic Studies Credits: 3
ANTH 200 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 204 - A General Education Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 210 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Honors Credits: 3
ANTH 220 - Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 260 - Introduction to Archeology Credits: 3
CRIM 261 - Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice Credits: 3
ECON 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECON 111 - Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors Credits: 3
ECON 120 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
GEOG 100 - World Geography & Globalization Credits: 3
GEOG 200 - Human Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 201 - Human Geography (Honors) Credits: 3
GWSS 105 - Introduction to Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Credits: 3
GWSS 275 - Gender, Race, and Sex in Science Fiction Credits: 3
HDFS 110 - Introduction to Human Development Credits: 3
HDFS 250 - Interpersonal and Family Relationships Credits: 3
PLAN 115 - Introduction to Regional and Community Planning Credits: 3
PLAN 215 - World Cities Credits: 3
POLSC 110 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
POLSC 111 - Introduction to Political Science, Honors Credits: 4
POLSC 115 - U.S. Politics Credits: 3
POLSC 135 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Credits: 3
POLSC 145 - World Politics Credits: 3
POLSC 155 - Introduction to Political Thought Credits: 3
POLSC 250 - Environmental Political Thought: The Future of Food, Air, Water, and Soil Credits: 3
PSYCH 110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSYCH 115 - General Psychology (Honors) Credits: 4
PSYCH 202 - Drugs and Behavior Credits: 3
PSYCH 280 - Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence Credits: 3
PSYCH 290 - Innovative Studies in Psychology Credits: 1-6
SOCIO 211 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SOCIO 214 - Introduction to Sociology, Honors Credits: 4
SOCIO 260 - Social Problems Credits: 3
SOCWK 100 - Social Work: The Helping Profession Credits: 3
SOCWK 200 - Basic Skills for Working with People Credits: 3

Arts & Humanities (Arts & Humanities Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours

At least 2 courses from 2 subjects under this area.

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Free Electives (Institutionally Designated Area): 6 Credit Hours

Includes ALL 100 and 200 level courses at K-State or in Transfer.
Note: One course may be used to satisfy more than one requirement. However, students must complete a total of 34-36 credit hours of general education courses.

For a Full Listing of K-State 100/200 level courses you may search those courses individually via the University Course Catalog.

Kansas State University

Course Catalog

Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours

English (Written Communication Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours

Communication (Oral Communication Outcomes): 3 Credit Hours

Math & Statistics (Quantitative Literacy Outcomes): 3 Credit Hours

Natural & Physical Sciences (Natural & Physical Sciences Outcomes): 4-5 Credit Hours

Social & Behavioral Sciences (Social & Behavioral Sciences Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours

Arts & Humanities (Arts & Humanities Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours

Free Electives (Institutionally Designated Area): 6 Credit Hours

TOTAL CREDITS: 34-36

Program Requirements

Total Minimum Hours Required for Graduation: 126

Biological Systems Engineering - Biological (BS)

Location(s): Manhattan CampusClose

Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours

English (Written Communication Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours

Communication (Oral Communication Outcomes): 3 Credit Hours

Math & Statistics (Quantitative Literacy Outcomes): 3 Credit Hours

Natural & Physical Sciences (Natural & Physical Sciences Outcomes): 4-5 Credit Hours

Social & Behavioral Sciences (Social & Behavioral Sciences Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours

Arts & Humanities (Arts & Humanities Outcomes): 6 Credit Hours

Free Electives (Institutionally Designated Area): 6 Credit Hours

TOTAL CREDITS: 34-36

Program Requirements

Total Minimum Hours Required for Graduation: 126

Location(s): Manhattan Campus
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