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The Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department offers an undergraduate BS degree program in Biological Engineering (BE) that is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 357-7700. The BAE faculty, in concert with program constituencies, have developed the following undergraduate program educational objectives for the BE degree:
The B.S. degree in Biological Engineering (BE degree) is one
of the most flexible Biological Engineering degrees available to earn. Every
day the integration of the sciences, technology, and mechanics becomes more
essential to daily living, hence, our motto: "We Bring Engineering to Life." The BE program
allows students to choose electives that lead to several concentration areas
as it uniquely prepares them to solve 21st century biological and agricultural
engineering problems.
The Biological Engineering degree has three concentration areas Agricultural, Bioprocessing and Environmental. The program places emphasis on basic science and engineering courses, such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, mechanics, biology, materials, and thermodynamics, providing a solid foundation for application of engineering principles to biological systems.
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| Environmental engineering student checks a drain system in the field. | Two bioprocessing students use volt meter to test electrical flow through diodes. |
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| Agricultural Engineering Students work on an engine design in the machinery lab. | An electronic-nose is used to test odor levels of tuna samples by two bioprocessing students. |
Students learn to analyze and develop solutions to unique engineering problems of biological and agricultural systems. Scientific and engineering principles are applied to problems in concentration areas chosen by the students. Examples include biomechanical applications; management of soil and water resources; processing and marketing of food and fiber; and machines, controls, and structures for biological and agricultural systems. This curriculum, accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), prepares students for postgraduate work leading to advanced degrees in Biological and Agricultural Engineering and other areas of engineering and the biological sciences.
About the BE Degree...
The degree of opportunities-Conceptualizing, designing, and developing systems for the application of engineering principles to biological systems while maintaining and improving the environment provide many opportunities for graduates of the biological engineering curriculum. Jobs can be in design, development and research in public institutions and industry. Typical employers include food processing companies, agricultural equipment companies, government agencies, and engineering consulting firms.
The program is jointly administered by The College of Engineering and The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Undergraduate freshmen entering this curriculum should enroll in the College of Engineering undesignated program and indicate Biological Engineering (BE) as their curriculum choice. After successfully completing the Engineering undesignated requirements the student will enter the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department (BAE). Graduates receive a BS in Biological Engineering.
Flexibility allows the students to match their interest with the
degree-
For each
concentration area, the student and his/her advisor select biological and
engineering science electives to customize his/her program. For graduation,
128 semester hours are required.
Contact us to learn more about this program...
Potential earnings for graduates with a BE degree are competitive with other engineering degrees offered at NC State.
The following is a small list of potential career opportunities for BE graduates. You may contact the Career Services Department of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to review a current career survey of former graduates.
Design Engineers
Process
Engineering Biological
Engineers Consulting
Engineers Engineering
Management Water Resource
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