An introduction to the range of biological engineering applications, including aquaculture, bioinstrumentation, biomedicine, biotechnology, environment, food, and plant growth. A series of simple laboratory experiments will be used to illustrate important techniques used by biological engineers. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. A study of the hand tools and power equipment and their safe and their safe use as applies to mechanized agriculture. Principles and practice in tool fitting, plumbing, wood and metal working, welding, brazing, soldering, hot and cold sheet metal electricity, construction and building materials, sketching, drawing and using plans for construction.
Emphasis is upon the development of orderly and safe shop procedures.
Occurrence and distribution of water. Review of both natural and man-made water resource systems. Basics of water quality and wastewater treatment. For non-engineering students. Introduction to principles of estimating runoff and erosion.