Undergraduate Curriculum

The Agricultural and Biological Department at Clemson University offers the Bachelor of Science degree in biosystems engineering with a focus in one of two concentration areas -- biotechnology or natural resources and environment.


  • APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION
The applied biotechnology concentration focuses on bioprocessing, the microbial conversion of compounds for production of high-value compounds and biological treatment of wastes. This area includes design of:
  • biorefineries to produce nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, biomaterials and biofuels;
  • advanced extraction and separation technologies for bioproducts;
  • bioreactor systems design for bioprocessing and waste treatment;
  • heat and mass transfer systems; and
  • instrumentation and process control systems.

 Download the Applied Biotechology concentration list. (PDF,  10 KB)

  • THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT CONCENTRATION
Students who like engineering and who have an interest in the natural beauty of our planet and its resources will enjoy working in this focus area of biosystems engineering.This concentration allows students to apply engineering and biological principles to the wise use, conservation and enhancement of our natural resources and environment — water, land and air.
The program emphasizes water, its sources and controlas it moves from the air across the landscape and into impoundments such as ponds and wetlands. Clemson’s undergraduate program in natural resources and environment prepares students for entry-level engineering jobs and for graduate studies in biosystems engineering or other programs such as environmental engineering. There is an increasing demand for graduates in this area.
Download the Natural Resources and Environment concentration list. (PDF,  10 KB)
 

Biosystems Engineering Core Curriculum:

Undergraduate students take courses in four broad areas:
~ basic sciences - mathematics, physics, and chemistry
~ engineering sciences of statics, dynamics, fluid mechnics, thermodynamics, and electrical circuitry;
~ biosystems engineering analysis and design courses, including a team-structured senior engineering design course.
~ applied sciences, selected based on the student's concentration.