Agricultural & Biological Engineering, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Students pursuing this major select one of two concentrations:
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Sample Sequence
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. See the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ABE 100 | 1 | ABE 141 | 2 |
| MATH 221 (MATH 220 may be substituted) | 4 | MATH 231 | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | 3 | CHEM 104 | 3 |
| CHEM 103 | 1 | CHEM 105 | 1 |
| ENG 100 | 1 | PHYS 211 | 4 |
| Composition I course or SE 101 | 4-3 | SE 101 or Composition I course | 3-4 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ABE 223 | 2 | ABE 225 | 2 |
| MATH 241 | 4 | MATH 285 | 3 |
| ABE 224 | 2 | ABE 226 | 2 |
| TAM 211 | 3 | TAM 212 | 3 |
| CS 101 | 3 | PHYS 212 | 4 |
| ECON 102 or ECON 103 or ACE 100 (Counts as General Education Elective) | 3-4 | General Education course (choose a Humanities or Social/Behavioral Science course with Cultural Studies designation) | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| MATH 257 | 3 | Free elective course | 4 |
| ECE 205 | 3 | Concentration course | 3 |
| Concentration course | 4 | Concentration course | 3 |
| Concentration course | 3 | Concentration course | 3 |
| Concentration course | 3 | Concentration course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ABE 430 | 2 | ABE 469 | 4 |
| Concentration course | 3 | General Education course (choose a Humanities or Social/Behavioral Science course with Cultural Studies designation) | 3 |
| Concentration course | 4 | Concentration course | 3 |
| General Education course (choose a Humanities or Social/Behavioral Science course with Cultural Studies designation) | 3 | Concentration course | 3 |
| Language Other Than English (3rd level) course | 4 | Free elective course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours 128 | |||
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Student learning outcomes are based on learning outcomes in line with the ABET accreditation process.
Agricultural & Biological Engineering graduates will have:
- 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 and inclusive 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.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Agricultural and Biological Engineering Website
Agricultural & Biological Engineering Faculty
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences
Grainger College of Engineering