Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
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Department Information
- Department Web Site:
www.ndsu.edu/aben/ - Sample Program Guide:
bulletin.ndsu.edu/programs-study/undergraduate/agricultural-biosystems-engineering/
Major Requirements
Major: Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
Option: Agricultural
Degree Type: B.S.A.B.En
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 133
University Degree Requirements
For complete details on these and other university degree requirements, refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section in the University Catalog.
- Minimum of 120 semester credits (some programs may exceed this minimum).
- Complete the University General Education requirements.
- Minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- Minimum of 30 credits in resident at NDSU.
- Minimum of 36 upper level credits (courses numbered 300 or higher).
- Students with transfer credit must meet the NDSU 30 credits in residence (#4). Of these 30 credits in residence, a minimum of 15 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 credits must be in the student's declared major curricula.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses along with the administrative policies governing the requirement and the categories is available here.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness | 2 | |
| Category D: Cultural Diversity | ||
| Category G: Global Perspectives | ||
| Category L: Digital Literacy | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
ABEN Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| ABEN 110 | Introduction to Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering | 3 |
| ABEN 255 | Computer Aided Analysis & Design | 3 |
| ABEN 263 | Biological Materials Processing | 3 |
| ABEN 348 | Agricultural Technology Exposition 1 | 1 |
| ABEN 358 | Electric Energy Application in Agriculture | 3 |
| ABEN 391 | 1 | |
| ABEN 444 | Transport Processes | 3 |
| or ABEN 452 | Bioenvironmental Systems Design | |
| ABEN 479 | 3 | |
| ABEN 482 | Instrumentation & Measurements | 3 |
| ABEN 484 | Drainage and Wetland Engineering | 3 |
| or ABEN 464 | Resource Conservation and Irrigation Engineering | |
| ABEN 486 | Design Project I | 3 |
| ABEN 487 | Design Project II | 3 |
| BIOL 150 | General Biology I | 3 |
| or BIOL 111 | Concepts of Biology | |
| or BIOL 124 | Environmental Science | |
| or MICR 202 | Introductory Microbiology | |
| BIOL 150L | General Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| or CHEM 121L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | |
| or MICR 202L | Introductory Microbiology Lab | |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CE 309 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| or ME 352 | Fluid Dynamics | |
| CSCI 122 | Visual BASIC | 3 |
| or ME 213 | Modeling of Engineering Systems | |
| or GEOG 455 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | |
| or PAG 215 | Mapping of Precision Ag Data | |
| ENGR 327 | Ethics, Engineering, and Technology | 3 |
| IME 440 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| IME 460 | Evaluation of Engineering Data | 3 |
| MATH 128 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 1 |
| MATH 165 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 166 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 259 | Multivariate Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 266 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| ME 212 | Fundamentals of Visual Communication for Engineers | 3 |
| ME 221 | Engineering Mechanics I | 3 |
| ME 222 | Engineering Mechanics II | 3 |
| ME 223 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ME 350 | Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer | 3 |
| PHYS 252 & 252L | University Physics II and University Physics II Laboratory | 5 |
| Program Electives | ||
| Select 13 credits from the following: (At least 3 of the 13 credits must be selected from the courses with a 3 footnote.) | 13 | |
| Introduction to Controlled Environment Agriculture (Natural Resource/General Focus) | ||
| Finite Element Analysis in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (Machinery/Natural Resource/General Focus) 3 | ||
| Biobased Energy (Processing Focus) 3 | ||
| Process Engineering for Food, Biofuels and Bioproducts (Processing/General Focus) | ||
| Agricultural Power ( Machinery Focus) | ||
ABEN 496 | (All Focus Areas) 2 | |
| Machinery Analysis & Design (Machinery Focus) | ||
| Introduction to Animal Sciences (Natural Resource Focus) | ||
| Livestock Production (Natural Resource Focus) | ||
| Natural Resource Management Systems (Natural Resource Focus) | ||
| Grain Storage and Handling Systems (Machinery/Processing Focus) | ||
| Machinery Principles and Management (Machinery Focus) | ||
| Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (Processing Focus) | ||
| Introduction to Food Science and Technology (Processing Focus) | ||
| Food Processing I (Processing Focus) | ||
| Surveying (Natural Resource Focus) | ||
| Soil Mechanics (General Focus) 3 | ||
| Structural Engineering and Analysis (General Focus) 3 | ||
| Water Resources and Supply (Natural Resource Focus) 3 | ||
| Slope Stability and Retaining Walls (General Focus) 3 | ||
| Open Channel Flow (Natural Resource Focus) 3 | ||
| Basic Dynamics of Structures (General Focus) 3 | ||
| Applied Hydrology (Natural Resource Focus) 3 | ||
| Survey of Organic Chemistry (Processing Focus) | ||
| Digital Design (Machinery Focus) | ||
| Electrical Engineering I and Electrical Engineering Lab I (Machinery Focus) 3 | ||
| Manufacturing Processes (Processing Focus) 3 | ||
| Welding Technology (Machinery Focus) 3 | ||
| Program and Project Management (All Focus Areas) 3 | ||
| Materials Science and Engineering (Machinery Focus) 3 | ||
| Theory of Vibrations (Machinery Focus) 3 | ||
| Plastics and Polymer Processing in Manufacturing (Processing Focus) 3 | ||
| Machine Design I (Machinery Focus) 3 | ||
| Introduction to Precision Agriculture (Machinery/Natural Resource Focus) | ||
| Electronic Systems in Precision Ag (Machinary Focus) | ||
| Applications of Precision Agriculture (Machinery Focus) | ||
| World Food Crops (Processing/Natural Resource Focus) | ||
| Principles of Crop Production (Processing/Natural Resource Focus) | ||
| Introduction to Soil Science (Natural Resource Focus) | ||
| Soils and Land Use (Natural Resource Focus) | ||
| Total Credits | 105 | |
- 1
ABEN 348 - AG Tech Exp (1 add'l cr.) may be used as a Program Elective.
- 2
ABEN 496 - Field Exp./Internship (1 - 3 cr.) may be used as a Program Elective. A maximum of three credits of ABEN 496 Field Exp./Internship may be counted towards degree requirements.
- 3
Students must select at least 3 cr. of upper-division College of Engineering courses to satisfy the 13 cr. Program Elective requirement.
Degree Requirements and Notes
SUGGESTED FOCUS AREAS: Consult with adviser when making selections.
- Machinery Focus - Select electives with emphasis on machine, power, robotic/autonomous, and electrical/electronic systems.
- Natural Resource Focus - Select electives with emphasis on areas that contribute to solving problems in environmental engineering, natural resources management, hydrology, irrigation, watershed management, and waste management.
- Processing Focus - Select electives with emphasis on combining engineering, biological, and physical sciences in the application of engineering principles to handling and processing of biomaterials for food and non-food products.
- General Focus - Select electives from any of the above focus areas. Includes courses in structural and environmental aspects of agricultural facilities.
Degree Requirements for the Accelerated M.S. Program in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Students pursuing an accelerated master’s degree in ABEN must complete the following requirements:
- 30 credits after the B.S is required. However, a maximum of 15 graduate credits earned during the combined/accelerated degree program may also be counted toward the graduate degree.
- 20-24 credits are from didactic course work, while 6-10 credits are typically devoted for a master's thesis based on research
- A minimum of 6 credits of NDSU ABEN courses numbered 601-689 and 700-789 is required.
- ABEN Graduate Seminar (ABEN 790).
Major Requirements
Major: Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
Option: Biosystems
Degree Type: B.S.A.B.En
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 133
University Degree Requirements
For complete details on these and other university degree requirements, refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section in the University Catalog.
- Minimum of 120 semester credits (some programs may exceed this minimum).
- Complete the University General Education requirements.
- Minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- Minimum of 30 credits in resident at NDSU.
- Minimum of 36 upper level credits (courses numbered 300 or higher).
- Students with transfer credit must meet the NDSU 30 credits in residence (#4). Of these 30 credits in residence, a minimum of 15 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 credits must be in the student's declared major curricula.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses along with the administrative policies governing the requirement and the categories is available here.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness | 2 | |
| Category D: Cultural Diversity | ||
| Category G: Global Perspectives | ||
| Category L: Digital Literacy | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Major Requirements - Biosystems Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ABEN Core Requirements: | ||
| ABEN 110 | Introduction to Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering | 3 |
| ABEN 255 | Computer Aided Analysis & Design | 3 |
| ABEN 263 | Biological Materials Processing | 3 |
| ABEN 391 | 1 | |
| ABEN 444 | Transport Processes | 3 |
| ABEN 482 | Instrumentation & Measurements | 3 |
| ABEN 486 | Design Project I | 2 |
| ABEN 487 | Design Project II | 2 |
| ABEN 496 | 1 | |
| MATH 128 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 1 |
| MATH 165 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 166 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 259 | Multivariate Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 266 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| ME 221 | Engineering Mechanics I | 3 |
| ME 222 | Engineering Mechanics II | 3 |
| ME 350 | Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer | 3 |
| BIOL 150 | General Biology I | 3 |
| CHEM 121 & 121L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 122 & 122L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 240 | Survey of Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CE 309 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ENGR 327 | Ethics, Engineering, and Technology | 3 |
| IME 440 | Engineering Economy | 2 |
| IME 460 | Evaluation of Engineering Data | 3 |
| or STAT 330 | Introductory Statistics | |
| PHYS 252 & 252L | University Physics II and University Physics II Laboratory | 5 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Writing in the Technical Professions | ||
| Writing in the Sciences | ||
| Researching and Writing Grants and Proposal | ||
| ABEN Electives 300-400 Level: Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Electric Energy Application in Agriculture | ||
| Finite Element Analysis in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering | ||
ABEN 450 | ||
| Bioenvironmental Systems Design | ||
| Biobased Energy | ||
| Process Engineering for Food, Biofuels and Bioproducts | ||
| Resource Conservation and Irrigation Engineering | ||
| Agricultural Power | ||
| Machinery Analysis & Design | ||
ABEN/ME 479 | ||
| Drainage and Wetland Engineering | ||
| Major Program Electives: | ||
| Engineering Electives - Select a minimum of 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Engineering | ||
| Environmental Engineering Laboratory | ||
| Electrical Engineering I | ||
| Mechanics of Materials | ||
| Materials Science and Engineering | ||
| Chemistry/Biological Science/Environmental Electives - Select a minimum of 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Animal Genetics | ||
| Physiology of Reproduction | ||
| Elements of Biochemistry | ||
| Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | ||
| Methods of Biochemical Research | ||
| Methods of Recombinant DNA Technology | ||
| General Biology I Laboratory | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Biology II Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Genetics Laboratory | ||
| General Ecology | ||
BOT 380 | ||
| Introduction to Food Science and Technology | ||
| Food Processing I | ||
| Cereal Technology | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Microbiology | ||
| Introductory Microbiology Lab | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| General Microbiology Lab | ||
| The Science Toolkit: Skills for Scientific Success | ||
MICR 352L | ||
| Microbial Ecology | ||
| Technical Electives - Select a minimum of 6 elective courses from the courses listed in the ABEN Electives, Engineering Electives, or Chemistry/Biological Sciences/Environmental Science Electives not used in those : | 6 | |
| Computer Elective - Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Engineering Graphic Communications | ||
| Visual BASIC | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Introduction to Computing | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | ||
| CAD/CAM for Manufacturing | ||
| Fundamentals of Visual Communication for Engineers | ||
| Modeling of Engineering Systems | ||
| Total Credits | 111 | |
Program Electives for the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering - Agricultural Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Electives: Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Engineering Graphic Communications | ||
| Visual BASIC | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Introduction to Computing | ||
| Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems | ||
GEOG 455 | ||
| CAD/CAM for Manufacturing | ||
| Modeling of Engineering Systems | ||
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business or Communication Electives: Choose one of the following courses or a course from the following prefix options: | 3 | |
BUSN, COMM, ACCT, AGEC, ECON, MGT, MIS, MRKT (The course used for this elective cannot double-count as General Education) | ||
| Fundamentals of Accounting | ||
| Elements of Accounting I | ||
| Introduction to Agricultural Management | ||
| Agricultural Marketing | ||
| Introduction to Agricultural Finance | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
COMM 214 | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Introduction to Web Design | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
MRKT 301 | ||
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry/Biological/Environmental Science Electives: Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
ASM 264 | ||
| Livestock Production | ||
| Concepts of Biology | ||
BIOL 111L | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
BIOL 124L | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology I Laboratory | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Biology II Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Food Science and Technology | ||
| Food Processing I | ||
| Cereal Technology | ||
| General Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Survey of Organic Chemistry | ||
| Insects, Humans and the Environment | ||
| Introductory Microbiology | ||
| Introductory Microbiology Lab | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| General Microbiology Lab | ||
| Environmental Law and Policy | ||
| World Food Crops | ||
| Weed Identification | ||
| Principles of Crop Production | ||
| Genetics | ||
PLSC 320 | ||
PLSC 323 | ||
| Seed Technology & Production | ||
| Natural Resource & Agro-Ecosystems | ||
| Introduction to Soil Science | ||
| Introduction to Meteorology & Climatology | ||
| Soils and Land Use | ||
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Electives: May choose from the ABEN section, Chemistry/Biological Science electives, Computer electives, or the Engineering electives listed below: | 8 | |
ASM 323 | ||
ASM 373 | ||
ASM 374 | ||
ASM 378 | ||
ASM 429 | ||
ASM 454 | ||
| Surveying | ||
| Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | ||
| Structural Engineering and Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Engineering | ||
| Environmental Engineering Laboratory | ||
| Reinforced Concrete | ||
| Water Resources and Supply | ||
| Water and Wastewater Engineering | ||
| Open Channel Flow | ||
CE 473 | ||
| Applied Hydrology | ||
| Water Quality Management | ||
| Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment | ||
| Contracts and Specifications | ||
| Digital Design | ||
| Electrical Engineering II | ||
| Embedded Systems | ||
GEOG 455 | ||
GEOG 456 | ||
| Manufacturing Processes | ||
| Welding Technology | ||
| CAD/CAM for Manufacturing | ||
| Process Engineering | ||
| Production Engineering | ||
| Systems Engineering and Management | ||
IME 455 | ||
| Program and Project Management | ||
| Quality Assurance and Control | ||
| Materials Science and Engineering | ||
ME 353 | ||
| Theory of Vibrations | ||
| Machine Design I | ||
| Heat and Mass Transfer | ||
| Experimental Stress Analysis | ||
| Engineering with Polymeric Materials | ||
| Mechanics of Composite Materials | ||
| Automatic Controls | ||
| Internal Combustion Engines | ||
RNG 326 | ||
| Applied Regression Models | ||
| Introduction to Experimental Design | ||
| Total Credits | 8 | |
SUGGESTED EMPHASIS AREA for the Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering Option: Consult with adviser when making selections.
- Agricultural Systems - Select electives with emphasis on machine, power, structural and electrical/electronic systems to solve problems involving engineering aspects of food, feed, and fiber production.
- Environmental Systems - Select electives with emphasis on areas that contribute to solving problems in environmental engineering, natural resources management, hydrology, irrigation, watershed management, and waste management.
- Biomaterials Systems - Select electives with emphasis on combining engineering, biological, and physical sciences in the application of engineering principles to handling and processing of biomaterials for food and non-food products.
- Advance Biosciences Electives - 9 credits required. Double Count with electives above. A minimum of 3 credits must be from non-ABEN prefix courses in the Advanced Biosciences tab.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS | ||
| Electric Energy Application in Agriculture | ||
ABEN 383 | ||
| Transport Processes | ||
| Bioenvironmental Systems Design | ||
| Biobased Energy | ||
| Process Engineering for Food, Biofuels and Bioproducts | ||
| Resource Conservation and Irrigation Engineering | ||
| Agricultural Power | ||
| Machinery Analysis & Design | ||
| Fluid Power Systems Design | ||
ASM 323 | ||
ASM 373 | ||
ASM 374 | ||
ASM 378 | ||
ASM 429 | ||
ASM 454 | ||
| Structural Engineering and Analysis | ||
| Reinforced Concrete | ||
| Digital Design | ||
| Electrical Engineering II | ||
| Embedded Systems | ||
GEOG 455 | ||
GEOG 456 | ||
| Manufacturing Processes | ||
| Welding Technology | ||
| CAD/CAM for Manufacturing | ||
| Process Engineering | ||
| Production Engineering | ||
| Systems Engineering and Management | ||
IME 455 | ||
| Program and Project Management | ||
| Quality Assurance and Control | ||
| Materials Science and Engineering | ||
ME 353 | ||
| Theory of Vibrations | ||
| Machine Design I | ||
| Heat and Mass Transfer | ||
| Experimental Stress Analysis | ||
| Engineering with Polymeric Materials | ||
| Mechanics of Composite Materials | ||
| Automatic Controls | ||
| Internal Combustion Engines | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS | ||
| Electric Energy Application in Agriculture | ||
| Transport Processes | ||
| Bioenvironmental Systems Design | ||
| Biobased Energy | ||
| Resource Conservation and Irrigation Engineering | ||
| Fluid Power Systems Design | ||
| Drainage and Wetland Engineering | ||
ASM 454 | ||
| Surveying | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Engineering | ||
| Environmental Engineering Laboratory | ||
| Water Resources and Supply | ||
| Water and Wastewater Engineering | ||
| Open Channel Flow | ||
CE 473 | ||
| Applied Hydrology | ||
| Water Quality Management | ||
| Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment | ||
| Contracts and Specifications | ||
| Survey of Organic Chemistry | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Electrical Engineering II | ||
| Heat and Mass Transfer | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
RNG 326 | ||
| Introduction to Soil Science | ||
| Soils and Land Use | ||
| BIOMATERIALS SYSTEMS | ||
| Electric Energy Application in Agriculture | ||
| Transport Processes | ||
| Bioenvironmental Systems Design | ||
| Biobased Energy | ||
| Process Engineering for Food, Biofuels and Bioproducts | ||
| Fluid Power Systems Design | ||
| Fluid Power Systems Design | ||
| Drainage and Wetland Engineering | ||
| Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | ||
| Foundations of Biochemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Food Science and Technology | ||
CFS 430 | ||
| Cereal Technology | ||
| Food Processing II | ||
| Food Processing Laboratory | ||
| Survey of Organic Chemistry | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Electrical Engineering II | ||
| Systems Engineering and Management | ||
| Evaluation of Engineering Data | ||
| Quality Assurance and Control | ||
| Materials Science and Engineering | ||
| Machine Design I | ||
| Heat and Mass Transfer | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Biosciences Electives - 9 credits required. Students may double count with other program electives. A minimum of 3 credits must be from non-ABEN prefix courses in the Advanced Biosciences tab. | ||
| ABEN Courses (Eligible for Adv. Biosci.) | ||
| Transport Processes | ||
| Bioenvironmental Systems Design | ||
| Biobased Energy | ||
| Process Engineering for Food, Biofuels and Bioproducts | ||
| Resource Conservation and Irrigation Engineering | ||
| Drainage and Wetland Engineering | ||
| SOIL Courses | ||
SOIL 322 | ||
| Soil Ecology | ||
| Soils and Land Use | ||
| Soil Genesis and Survey | ||
| Soil And Plant Analysis | ||
| PLSC Courses | ||
PLSC 320 | ||
| Seed Technology & Production | ||
PLSC 350 | ||
| Genomics | ||
| Intermediate Genetics | ||
| Additional Course Options | ||
| General Ecology | ||
| Animal Genetics | ||
| Managing Natural and Rangeland Resources using GIS | ||
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Electives: Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Engineering | ||
| Environmental Engineering Laboratory | ||
| Electrical Engineering I | ||
| Mechanics of Materials | ||
| Materials Science and Engineering | ||
| Chemistry/Biological Science Electives: Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Animal Genetics | ||
| Physiology of Reproduction | ||
| Elements of Biochemistry | ||
| Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | ||
| Methods of Biochemical Research | ||
| Methods of Recombinant DNA Technology | ||
| General Biology I Laboratory | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Biology II Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Genetics Laboratory | ||
| General Ecology | ||
| Introduction to Food Science and Technology | ||
| Food Processing I | ||
| Cereal Technology | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Microbiology | ||
| Introductory Microbiology Lab | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| General Microbiology Lab | ||
MICR 352 | ||
MICR 352L | ||
| Microbial Ecology | ||
| Technical Electives: Select 6 credits from ABEN Electives, Engineering Electives, Chem/Bio Electives, or Computer Electives. | 6 | |
| Computer Elective: Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Engineering Graphic Communications | ||
| Visual BASIC | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Introduction to Computing | ||
GEOG 455 | ||
| CAD/CAM for Manufacturing | ||
| Fundamentals of Visual Communication for Engineers | ||
| Modeling of Engineering Systems | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Biosciences Electives - 9 credits required. Students may double count with other program electives. A minimum of 3 credits must be from non-ABEN prefix courses in the Advanced Biosciences tab. | ||
| ABEN Courses (Eligible for Adv. Biosci.) | ||
| Transport Processes | ||
| Bioenvironmental Systems Design | ||
| Biobased Energy | ||
| Process Engineering for Food, Biofuels and Bioproducts | ||
| Resource Conservation and Irrigation Engineering | ||
| Drainage and Wetland Engineering | ||
| Engineering Electives (Eligible for Adv. Biosci.) | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Engineering | ||
| Environmental Engineering Laboratory | ||
| CHEM/BIO Electives (Eligible for Adv. Biosci.) | ||
| Animal Genetics | ||
| Elements of Biochemistry | ||
| Methods of Biochemical Research | ||
| Methods of Recombinant DNA Technology | ||
| General Ecology | ||
| Survey of Organic Chemistry | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| General Microbiology Lab | ||
MICR 352 | ||
MICR 352L | ||
| Microbial Ecology | ||