Biological Systems Engineering

Biological Systems Engineers develop the techniques and processes to work with living systems, including microorganisms, plants and animals to develop solutions to address societal and environmental problems and needs. The major includes three diverse options that are at the interface of biology and engineering.

Three degree options

• Biological
  Biological Systems Engineering - Biological Option graduates work in areas such as biopharmaceuticals, biomaterials, bioenergy, fermentation, and food processing. The biological option fulfills the requirements of an engineering degree while providing students the flexibility to place design and implement biological solutions to global issues.

• Machine Systems
  Biological Systems Engineering - Machine Systems Option graduates design and test machinery used in agriculture, construction and related off-road applications. The machine systems option provides graduates with the analytical tools necessary to develop and test machinery that reduce the cost of production in food and fiber systems with an understanding of environmental and energy constraints.

• Environmental
  Biological Systems Engineering - Environmental Option graduates design, manage, and evaluate systems that use or affect natural resources, particularly water. The environmental option works at the interface between biology and engineering and utilizes this knowledge base to address water quality issues in streams and lakes, soil and water conservation, effective utilization of water resources and air quality issues.