Biosystems Engineering

Our Biosystems Engineering (BSE) program prepares students for careers involving the application of engineering design and problem-solving in the realm of biological systems including natural resources, the rural environment, and agricultural production and processing.  We have a solid base of traditional engineering courses mixed with significant exposure to physics, chemistry, and applied biological sciences.  The electives in the BSE program allow students to emphasize the study of natural resources and environment (for example, Non-Point Source Pollution) or autonomous agricultural systems (for example, Robotics for Biological Systems).  Upon graduation, our BSE students find employment in commercial engineering firms consulting in sustainable land development and environmental engineering, agricultural machinery manufacturers, government agencies involved in environmental regulatory activities, etc.  Some choose to pursue further education in graduate school or even professional schools such as law or business administration.  

Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering