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Biosystems Engineering Program Outcomes
Program outcomes specify the intended knowledge, abilities, competencies, and awareness acquired by our graduates from the overall education received in the Biosystems Engineering program. These are comprised of eleven outcomes common to all engineering disciplines and plus additional outcomes specific to the concentration areas of Biosystems Engineering. The eleven outcomes are specified by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as part of Criteria 2000 used to determine accreditation of engineering programs nationwide.

ABET CRITERIA 2000 OUTCOMES

GRADUATES will have:

1. the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. the ability to design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret data
3. the ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs
4. the ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
5. the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. the understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. the ability to communicate effectively
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues
11. the ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools used in engineering practice
    

DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES

..Applied Biotechnology Concentration
..B12. ..Knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and biology

..Competent in:
..B13... Biokinetics, biomaterials, and bioprocessing
..B14... Biological systems, biosensors, and bioreactors
..B15... Instrumentation and computer control

..Natural Resources & Environment Concentration
..C12... Knowledge of agricultural and environmental sciences

..Competent in:
..C13... Management of non point-source pollution
..C14... Watersheds, storm run-off, irrigation, and drainage
..C15... Ground water, water quality, and waste management
..C16... Assessing the impact of human activities on the biosphere