Outcomes & Objectives

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:

a.  understand the basic principles of mathematics, science, and engineering
     required to insure competence in solving real-world problems.
b.  have the ability to design and conduct experiments and to analyze and interpret
     data.
c.  have the ability to design a system, component, or process, to meet design
     criteria.
d.  have the ability to work effectively on multi-disciplinary teams.
e.  have the ability to identify, formulate, and solve real-world engineering  problems.
f.   have the ability to understand the need for professional conduct and high ethical
     standards.
g.  have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
h.  have the ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and
     societal context.
i.   be attuned to the rapid pace of technology and the need for life-long learning.
j.   be aware of current and historical events and societal/environmental issues.
k.  have the ability to use modern engineering skills and modern engineering  tools.

 

DEPARTMENTAL OUTCOMES

..Applied Biotechnology Concentration

l.  understand the basic principles of chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, and
    biology.
m. be knowledgeable of biokinetics, biomaterials, bioprocessing, and bioreactors.


..Natural Resources & Environment Concentration

n.  understand the basic principles of biology, soils, hydrology and hydraulics.
o.  be knowledgeable of management of non-point source pollution, waste
     management, water quality, watershed hydrology, irrigation, drainage, and
     groundwater.

 

 Biosystems Engineering Educational Objectives

 Graduates of the BE program will:

  1. demonstrate competence in applying science, math, and engineering principles to biological systems involving natural resources, environmental quality, bioprocessing, agriculture, forestry, or other biosystems.
  2. demonstrate professionalism, ethics, effective communication skills, and leadership.