Mission and goals

The mission of the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department is to provide professional education at the undergraduate and graduate levels for engineers and technologists who will serve agricultural, biological, and environmental industries and to conduct research and provide technological leadership in engineering design and management for the agricultural community and its affiliated industries.

Our students become engineers who
1) are competent in methods of analysis involving use of mathematics, fundamental physical and biological sciences, engineering sciences, and the computer skills needed for the practice of agricultural and biosystems engineering.

2) develop design skills, including the ability to think creatively, to formulate problem statements, to communicate effectively, to synthesize information, and to evaluate and implement problem solutions.

3) can address issues of ethics, safety, professionalism, cultural diversity, globalization, environmental impact, and social and economic impact in engineering practice.

4) contribute to agricultural profitability though the development, adaptation, and proper use of improved and safer engineering technologies, production systems, and management practices.

Our graduates can
a) apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
b) design and conduct experiments and analyze and interpret data.
c) design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
d) function on multi-disciplinary teams.
e) identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
f) conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner.
g) communicate effectively.
h) understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
i) recognize the need for life-long learning and then follow through.
j) understand contemporary issues.
k) use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
l) possess competence in relevant fields such as biological materials, computer and automatic control systems, information systems, machine systems, modified environmental design, natural resource systems, processing systems, and structural design.