Others pursue careers as farm managers or are employed in agriculture and natural resources oriented businesses, banking firms, educational institutions, or governmental agencies. The agricultural systems courses are available to non-majors interested in obtaining an understanding of the technology used in modern agricultural production systems. A minor in agricultural systems management can be used to support degree programs in other departments. The Biological Systems Engineering Program Bachelor of Science Biological Systems Engineering is an engineering program utilizing quantitative biological and physical principles for engineering solutions to problems related to living organisms and the environment. A broader emphasis in biology combined with chemistry is provided within the curriculum as compared to agricultural engineering.
Additional studies can include biological materials processing and waste disposal and handling.
The program can be designed to prepare the student for advanced biomedical studies. Other employment options include working for governmental agencies in water resources, environmental quality, and environmental protection. We have research projects underway in these areas and thesis topics are available on most of these projects. Individual programs normally consist of three years' work beyond the bachelor's degree. Students are required to broaden their education in an area outside the normal engineering and science curricula.