StudyQA — Bachelor: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

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Description

Broadly speaking, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) is the application of engineering principles to any process associated with producing food, fiber, and timber and management of our natural resources.

Agricultural and biological engineers do the following:

Devise practical, efficient solutions for producing, storing, transporting, and packaging agricultural products.
Solve problems related related to systems, processes, and machines that interact with plants, animals, microorganisms, and biological materials.
Develop responsible uses of agricultural products, byproducts, and wastes.
Develop responsible uses for our natural resourcessoil, water, air, and energy.

And they do all this with a constant eye toward improved protection of people, livestock, and the environment.

What is Agricultural Systems Technology?

Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) is the study of machinery, facilities and techniques that allow for efficient use of labor in production agriculture and related areas. AST offers a diverse preparation for a host of careers.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline June for Fall semester; November for Spring semester Tuition fee

USD 9588 Year (National)
USD 18044 Year (International)

Start date January,August 2015 Credits 120
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Courses include:

Introduction to Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Principles of Environmental Science and Engineering
Design Project I
Ag Power and Machines
Ag Power and Machines Lab
Design Project II
Ag Structures and Indoor Environment
Ag Structures and Indoor Environment Lab
Physical Properties of Biological Materials
Physical Properties of Biological Materials Lab
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Lab
Physical Climatology and Meteorology
Physical Climatology and Meteorology Lab
Microcomputer Applications AE
Microcomputer Applications AE Lab
Seminar
Design Project III
Design Project IV
Natural Resources Engineering
Natural Resources Engineering Lab
Advanced Unit Operations in Food/Biological Materials Processing
Advanced Unit Operations in Food/Biological Materials Processing Lab
Senior Design I Environmental Science/Engineering
Senior Design II Environmental Science/Engineering
Applied Instrumentation
Applied Instrumentation Lab
Seminar
Independent Study
Topics
Topics Lab
Internship
Field Experience
Cooperative Education
Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" average (2.60 out of 4.00), or be in the top 60% of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), while not required, is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants. Students who graduated from U.S. high schools must submit an SAT score.

Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All upper secondary school-level work need to be demonstrated through your transcripts. It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to completion of their final year of secondary school. If you must submit transcripts prior to completion, please indicate your expected graduation date.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
Alumni Study Travel Fund
Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.
Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.

Accreditation

South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for: