Courses in the first two years are similar for emphases in agricultural systems, environmental systems, and biomaterials systems. Students may select 24 credits of their curriculum to specialize into a career-interest area. Although not required for graduation, a co-operative education internship with industry is highly encouraged. Internships usually include one semester and a summer work experience, but length and timing vary by company. An internship gives you the opportunity to experience engineering prior to graduation.
Many companies now look for co-operative work experience when hiring new graduates.
This is the first step in the process of becoming a registered professional engineer.