The vision of the Biosystems Engineering department (BSEN) is to offer high-quality and exceptional educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate students. Our teaching philosophy is to provide a student-centered environment that will enhance learning for each student. We emphasize a broad education that considers the societal impacts of engineering and technology, communication skills, ethics, lifelong learning, and leadership. Biosystems Engineering produces undergraduate and graduate students that are competent in solving engineering and technological problems associated with major global challenges; food, water, energy, environment, climate, and health.

Undergraduate Program

The Department of Biosystems Engineering offers undergraduate programs in Biosystems Engineering (Engineering Major) and Biological and Agricultural Technology Management (Non-Engineering Major).

  • The Biosystems Engineering (BSEN) program is offered through the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering with cooperation from the College of Agriculture and the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. Students who complete the undergraduate Biosystems Engineering program receive a Bachelor of Biosystems Engineering degree. Within the Biosystems Engineering degree program, students select from four pathways: Biosystems Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering option, Ecological Engineering option, or Forest Engineering option.
  • The Biological and Agricultural Technology Management (BATM) program is offered through the College of Agriculture. Students who complete the undergraduate technology management program receive a Bachelor of Science in Biological and Agricultural Technology Management degree through the College of Agriculture.

 

For more information about the Biosystems Engineering undergraduate program contact Dr. Oladiran Fasina (Department Head) or Jon Davis (Undergraduate Program Coordinator).

  

Graduate Program

The Department of Biosystems Engineering offer the following graduate degrees:

  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Biological and Agricultural Technology Management (thesis or non-thesis)
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Biosystems Engineering (thesis or non-thesis)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Biosystems Engineering

Graduate students can specialize in any of the focus areas listed below:

  • Bioprocess Engineering
  • Ecological and Water Resources Engineering
  • Smart Systems for Production Ag and Forestry
  • Controlled Environment in Agriculture
  • Emerging Systems

For more information about requirements, assistantships, and policies for graduate studies, contact Dr. Jasmeet Lamba.