(a) Industry Option
(b) Pre-Vet & Science Option
(c) Veterinary Technology Option
 

Description of Major Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering (BASE) integrates engineering and the agricultural, biological, and chemical 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 general engineering courses offered through the College of Engineering. It then provides a professional focus by combining courses in biochemical, food and natural resources engineering. Within the curriculum, students focus on solving current problems related to natural resource management and conservation as well as biological and agricultural production and processes. 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 and designing products and processes.

The 128 semester hour curriculum provides the BASE students the opportunity to choose one of two major emphasis areas: (1) natural resource conservation engineering or  (2) bioprocessing and food engineering. The BASE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700. The program is designed to prepare students for graduate study in STEM fields, including health fields or for a career in agricultural engineering, biotechnology, environmental engineering, process engineering and other related engineering.

Graduates primarily find employment in private industry, consulting, government (including local, state, and federal government agencies such as USDA and EPA).

Prequisite Coursework in the Division of Agricultural Sciences

There are statewide Common Program prerequisites for all majors in the Division. Ther following must be completed with a grade fo "C" or higher. These courses may be taken as partial fulfillment of General Education requirements or as general electives.

MAC 1105 College Algebra or Higher Level Approved Math*                      3
BSC 1010C General Biology I*                                                                    4
BSC 1010C General Biology II*                                                                   4
CHM X045 General Chemistry I* w/Lab                                                      4
CHM X046 General Chemistry II w/Lab                                                      4
MAC X311 Calculus with Analystic Geometry*                                           3
ECO X013                                                                                                   3*
SYG X000 or PSY X012                                                                             3*
SPC 2600 Public Speaking                                                                         3
CGS 2571 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications*                             3
STA 2023 Introduction to Probability and Statistics                                    3

*This is a state common prerequisite. Substitutes identified in the state Common Prerequisite Manual at www.fact.org will be accepted.

NOTE: Statewide common prerequisites are always under review. For the most current information and for other courses that may serve as acceptable alternatives, visit www.facts.org.

NOTE: Course Prerequisites Policy

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of the prerequisites of a course prior to enrollment in a course. A student may contact his or her advisor or the department chair for additional information concerning course prerequisites and this policy. Failure to fulfill course prerequisites may result in the administrative cancellation of enrollmet in the course at any time during the semester with no refund of tuition of fees.

*NOTE: Some prerequisites/requirements coursework may also be applied to General education requirements in math and science.

Foreign Language Requirement

Transfer students are required to have completed two (2) years in high school or eight semester hours (or equivalent) at an accredited undergraduate institution in one foreign language or American Sign Language prior to enrollment or graduation.


Bachelor of Science in Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering Program Educational Objectives

1. Are successful in graduate or professional study in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and related fields.
2. Are successful practitioners in the engineering profession at all levels (e.g. engineering design, management, consulting, engineering education, etc.).
3. Are capable of operating in the global arena to meet societal needs for agricultural, biological and natural resource systems.
4. Have a sense of professional and societal responsibility.

BASE Teaching Program Outcomes

The expected outcomes of BASE teaching program have been established that graduates perform the following:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering in a broad area of Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering;
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data related to Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering;
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic contraints, 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 biological and agricultural 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 in Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering; and
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering (BASE) is a branch of engineering which integrates agricultural, biological, chemical and engineering sciences. If 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 the BASE students the opportunity to choose one of two major emphasis areas, i.e., natural resource conservation engineering or bioprocessing and food engineering. The Biological and Agricultural Systems Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 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), educational institutions, graduate programs, medicine and many other fields.


  Natural Resources Conservation Engineering Option

Freshman Year	Sem. Hrs.
ENC 1101 Communication Skills I	3
BSC 1010 Biology I	3
BSC 1010L Biology I Lab	1
MAC 2311 Calculus I	4
ABE 1010 Introduction to BASE	2
AMH 2091 African-American History	3
ENC 1102 Communication Skills II	3
BSC 1011 Biology II	3
BSC 1011 Biology II Lab	1
MAC 2312 Calculus II	4
EGN 2123 Computer Graphics for Engineering	2
SUR 2140 Elementary Surveying	4
SUR 2140L Elementary Surveying Lab	1
	32

Sophomore Year	Sem. Hrs.
AGG 3921 Sophomore Seminar I	0
PHY 2048 General Physics I	4
PHY 2048L General Physics I Lab	1
CHM 1045 Chemistry I	3
CHM 1045L Chemistry Lab	1
MAC 3313 Calculus III	5
PHY 2049 General Physics II	3
PHY 2049L General Physics II Lab	1
AGG 3921 Sophomore Seminar II	0
EGM 3512 Engineering Mechanics	4
MAP 2302 Differential Equations	3
CHM 1046 Chemistry II	3
CHM 1046L Chemistry II Lab	1
	33

             

Junior Year	Sem. Hrs.
SOS 3022 Nature and Property of Soils	3
SOS 3022L Nature and Property of Soils Lab	1
EEL 3003 Introduction to Electrical Engineering	3
EEL 3003L Introduction to Electrical Engineering Lab	1
ABE 3013 Introduction to Design Analysis	3
COP 2221 Programming in C Language	3
EML 3100 Thermodynamics	2
ABE 3650 Engineering Properties of Biological Materials	3
MAP 3305 Engineering Mathematics	3
ABE 3212C Resources Conservation Engineering	4
EGM 3512 Engineering Mechanics	4
EML 3015C Thermal-Fluids	4
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Senior Year	Sem. Hrs.
ABE 4042 Senior Design Project I	2
EML 3016C Thermal-Fluids II	4
ABE 4224 Non-Point Source Pollution	3
ENC 3210 Technical Writing	3
EGN 3331 Strength of Materials	3
ABE 4043 Senior Design Project II	2
ETG 4939 Professional Seminar	1
ABE 4232 Water Management Systems Design	3
ABE 4612 Environmental Modifications and Controls	3
XXX XXXX Engineering or Science Elective	2
STA 3023 Probability & Statistics	3
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Total Credit Hours	128

Engineering and Science Elective must be selected from 3000 level courses with advisor's approval. ABE 4830 and ABE 701 can be used as electives when offered.

Bioprocessing and Food Engineering Option

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Freshman Year	Sem. Hrs.
ENC 1101 Communication Skills I	3
BSC 1010 Biology I	3
BSC 1010L Biology Lab	1
MAC 2311 Calculus I	4
ABE 1010 Introduction to BASE	2
AMH 2091 Afro-American History	3
ENC 1102 Communication Skills II	3
BSC 1011 Biology II	3
BSC 1011L Biology II Lab	1
MAC 2312 Calculus II	4
CHM 1045 Chemistry I	3
CHM 1045L Chemistry I Lab	1
ABE 2001L Introduction to Computer Applications	3
EGN 2123 Computer Graphics in Engineering	2
ECO 2013 Principles of Economics	3