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Curriculum in Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural engineers apply their knowledge
of physical and biological sciences, mathematics, and engineering
principles to the production and processing of food and fiber
and to the preservation of environmental quality. Agricultural
engineering graduates are sought by a wide variety of employers,
both those involved directly or indirectly in agriculture and
those involved with non-agriculture areas. Recent employers include
environmental consulting firms, equipment manufacturers, crop
storage and handling industries, the cotton and forest products
industries, feed processing industries, electric utility companies,
chemical companies, and governmental agencies. Agricultural engineers
contribute to meeting society needs such as maintaining food
quality, quantity and safety; improving environmental quality;
and enhancing the quantity and quality of our water resources.
Educational Objectives
The agricultural engineering program
develops graduates who can pursue engineering careers in industry,
academia, consulting or government. Our comprehensive education
is designed to give students the opportunity to
- develop the knowledge and skills to perform their work in
a
professional and ethical manner and accept responsibility for
the social and
environmental impact of their work;
- develop a sense of confidence in their ability to apply engineering
principles in the design of systems, components and processes
to meet the engineering needs of the clientele they serve;
and
- develop the knowledge and skills necessary for effective
participation on multi-disciplinary teams.
Educational Outcomes Students learn to apply fundamental
knowledge of biological and physical sciences, mathematics,
and engineering principles to formulate and solve engineering
problems. Engineering design is integrated throughout the curriculum,
along with opportunities to develop communication, learning,
and teamwork skills, culminating in a capstone design experience.
Electives in the curriculum allow the student to specialize
in
- Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering--design and management
of systems affecting soil, water, and air resources.
- Agricultural Process Engineering--design and management
of systems
for handling and processing agricultural products.
- Machine Design--design and development of machines and
machine systems for food, feed and fiber production and processing.
Students select courses with the assistance
of faculty advisors in an individualized advising system. Faculty
members also assist with professional development and job placement
for students.
The agricultural engineering program
is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences and the Dwight Look College of Engineering, and the
curriculum is fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
The department is one of the largest in North America and is
consistently ranked as one of the top two in the nation.
Freshman Year
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First Semester |
(Th-Pr)
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Cr
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Second Semester |
(Th-Pr)
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Cr
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AGEN 150 Intro. to Biol. and Ag.
Engr. Design |
(0-2)
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1
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BIOL 113 Introductory Biology |
(3-0)
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3
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AGLS 101 Modern Ag. Systems |
(1-0)
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1
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CHEM 107 Chemistry for Engineers |
(3-3)
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4
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ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric |
(3-0)
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3
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ENGR 112 Foundations of Engr. II |
(1-3)
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2
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ENGR 111 Foundations of Engr. I |
(1-3)
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2
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MATH 152 Engineering Math. II |
(3-2)
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4
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MATH 151 Engineering Math. I |
(3-2)
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4
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University Core Curriculum elective |
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3
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PHYS 218 Mechanics |
(3-3)
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4
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* KINE 199 Required Physical Activity |
(0-2)
|
1
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* KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity |
(0-2)
|
1
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17 |
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16 |
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Sophomore Year
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ENGL 210 Scientific and Tech. Writing |
(3-0)
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3
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AGRO 301 Soil Science |
(3-2)
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4
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ENGR 211 Conserv. Prin. in Engr.
Mech. |
(2-2)
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3
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BSEN 265 Inv. Tech. for Biol. and
Ag. Engr. |
(1-6)
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3
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ENGR 212 Conserv. Prin. in Thermal
Sci. |
(2-2)
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3
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ENGR 213 Principles of Materials
Engr. |
(2-2)
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3
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MATH 251 Engineering Math. III |
(3-0)
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3
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ENGR 214 Conserv. Prin. of Cont.
Mech. |
(2-2)
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3
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PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics |
(3-3)
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4
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MATH 308 Differential Equations |
(3-0)
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3
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16 |
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16 |
Junior Year
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AGEN 350 Hydrologic Princ. in Ag. |
(3-0)
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3
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AGEN 365 Unit Ops. for Biol. and
Ag. Engr. |
(2-3)
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3
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AGEN 375 Des. of Ag. Mach. and Struc. |
(3-0)
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3
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AGEN 370 Meas. and Control of Bio.
Sys. and Ag. Processes |
(2-2)
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3
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BSEN 354 Engr. Properties of Biological
Materials |
(2-3)
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3
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BSEN 366 Transport Processes in Biological
Systems |
(3-0)
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3
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CHEM 222 Elements of Org. Biol. Chemistry |
(3-0)
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3
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Mathematics elective |
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3
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ENGR 215 Prin. of Electrical Engr. |
(2-2)
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3
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University Core Curriculum elective |
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3
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15 |
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15 |
Senior Year
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AGEN 479 Biol. and Ag. Engr. Design
I |
(1-2)
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2
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AGEN 480 Biol. and Ag. Engr. Design
II |
(0-6)
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3
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ENGR 482 Ethics and Engineering |
(2-2)
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3
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AGEN 481 Seminar |
(1-0)
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1
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Engineering electives |
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6
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Engineering electives |
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6
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University Core Curriculum electives |
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6
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University Core Curriculum electives |
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6
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17 |
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16 |
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