Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Program
Become an agricultural problem solver.
Agricultural and biosystems engineers have a passion for using engineering skills to solve agricultural problems. These engineers design equipment and facilities that increase agricultural productivity while protecting the environment. Most employment opportunities are located regionally in production agriculture areas.
Agricultural engineers will continue to be in high demand for as long as there is a need for food production. Agricultural engineers work in a wide variety of settings. Many graduates balance their career while continuing help with farming operations.
- Design tractors and other agriculture and off-highway equipment.
- Plan climate control systems that increase the comfort and productivity of livestock.
- Create systems for animal waste disposal.
- Integrate artificial intelligence and geospatial systems.
- Improve efficiency in fertilizer application and automating harvesting systems.
Program Educational Objectives
A few years after graduation, ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ agricultural and biosystems engineering graduates will:
- Use methods of analysis involving use of mathematics, fundamental physical and biological sciences, and the computer skills needed for the practice of agricultural and biosystems engineering.
- Practice design skills, including the ability to think creatively, formulate problem statements, communicate effectively, synthesize information and evaluate and implement problem solutions both individually and in team settings.
- Address issues of ethics, safety, professionalism, globalization, environmental impact, and social and economic impact in engineering practice.
- Contribute to agricultural profitability and enhance environmental and biological systems through developing, adapting and properly using improved and safer engineering technologies, production systems and management practices.
Student Outcomes
The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering has adopted ABET Criterion 3, one through seven, as student outcomes. These outcomes align well with the program educational objectives, which were developed in consideration of our client industries and constituent groups.
- An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The B.S. in agricultural and biosystems engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of .
