Undergraduate Program
The Biosystems Engineering Department offers the only accredited degree in Biosystems
Engineering in Alabama. It is committed to preparing students for productive
professional careers in the biosystems industries and related natural resource
and environmental systems sectors. Specific educational objectives of the Biosystems
Engineering Degree program are to produce graduates with:
- The skills necessary to solve engineering problems associated with the environment
and natural resources, and the production, processing, storage, manufacture, utilization,
and recycling of biological products;
- A fundamental understanding of engineering and biological sciences and the ability
to combine knowledge from both domains to develop solutions to problems;
- The ability to analyze critically and conduct scientific experimentation and
engineering analysis that leads to development of environmentally and economically
feasible design solutions that can be practically implemented; and
- The ability to understand and expand the role of engineering in society; communicate,
work, and provide leadership in multidisciplinary environments; and continue developing
professionally and ethically throughout their career.
The Biosystems Engineering program is coordinated by the Samuel Ginn College
of Engineering, the College of Agriculture, and the School of Forestry and Wildlife
Sciences. Students should apply for admission to the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
and complete the Pre-Biosystems Engineering program.
