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Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering

 

Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering (BASE) is a branch of engineering which integrates agricultural, biological, chemical, and engineering sciences. The Bachelor of Science degree in Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering has two options:

 

(1) Bioprocessing and Food Engineering

(2) Natural Resources Conservation Engineering

 

The program provides the students with a strong background in engineering fundamentals by incorporating a series of engineering science courses offered through the College of Engineering. It then provides a professional focus by combining courses in agricultural, biological and chemical engineering. Graduates of the program are prepared for graduate studies in science and engineering, professional studies and/or for work as engineers in industry and government, solving complex engineering problems or designing products and processes.

 

BASE focuses on solving current problems related to natural resource management and conservation as well as biological and agricultural production and processes. The 128 semester hour curriculum provides BASE students the opportunity to choose one of two major emphasis areas, natural resource conservation engineering or bioprocessing and food engineering. The BASE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.,  111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in private industry, consulting, government agencies (including local, state, and federal government agencies such as USDA and EPA), graduate programs, medicine and many other fields.

 

ABE Program Educational Objectives:

The Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering Program will produce graduates who:

·         Are successful in graduate or professional study in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and related fields;

·         Are successful practitioners in the  engineering profession at all levels (e.g. engineering design, management, consulting, engineering education etc);

·         Are capable of operating in the global arena to meet societal needs for agricultural, biological, and natural resource systems; and

·         Have a sense of professional and societal responsibility.

 

ABE Teaching Program Outcomes:

 

The following expected outcomes of ABE engineering teaching program have been established by ABET to demonstrate that graduates attain the following outcomes:

 

(a)  an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

(b)  an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

(c)  an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

(d)  an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

(e)  an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

(f)   an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

(g)  an ability to communicate effectively

(h)  the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

(i)    a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

(j)    a knowledge of contemporary issues

(k)  an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

 

The CESTA Course Catalog can be viewed online by accessing the University General Course Catalog on page 137.