Program Overview

Agricultural and Biological Engineering Degree Requirements

The Agricultural and Biological Engineering program at Purdue University offers various degree options, including Agricultural Engineering, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Agricultural Systems Management, and Biological Engineering.

ABE Course Curriculum Guides

The program provides curriculum guides for the following areas:

• Agricultural Engineering
• Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering
• Agricultural Systems Management
  • Agricultural Systems Management
  • AgroSecurity
  • Data and Information
  • Leadership and Management
• Biological Engineering
  • Biological Engineering
  • PreMed

College of Agriculture Core Requirements

The College of Agriculture requires students to complete core courses in the following areas:

• Social Sciences and Humanities
• Written and Oral Communication
• International Understanding A list of core requirement course options is available in an Excel sheet.

College of Engineering General Education Requirements

The College of Engineering has its own set of general education requirements.

University Core Curriculum

The University Core Curriculum (UCC) course listing is available for students to plan their coursework.

Certificates

The program offers various certificate options, including:

• Deans Scholar Certificate
• Entrepreneurship Certificate
• Leadership Development Certificate

Minors

Students can pursue minors in the following areas:

• Animal Science Minor
• Biotechnology Minor
• Crop Science Minor
• Farm Management Minor
• Fermentation Sciences Minor
• Food and Agribusiness Management Minor
• Food Science Minor
• Soil Science Minor

Research

Students can participate in undergraduate research and sign up for research credit.

ABE Programs

The Agricultural and Biological Engineering program offers the following degree options:

• Agricultural Systems Management
• Agricultural Engineering
• Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering
• Biological Engineering

Courses

The program offers a range of courses, and students can use the Course Scheduling Assistant to plan their coursework. The Course Catalog and Schedule of Classes are also available for students to explore.

Opportunities

The program provides opportunities for study abroad and undergraduate research.

Careers

The program prepares students for various career paths, and job opportunities are available. The Purdue University Career Wiki is a resource for students to explore career options.

Scholarships

The program offers scholarship information, and students can apply for scholarships. A list of scholarship recipients is also available.

Resources

The program provides various resources, including:

• ABE Academic Notice Policy
• Academic resources
• Health, Safety, and Disability resources
• Financial resources
• Campus Life resources

Academics

The program offers undergraduate and graduate degree options, as well as professional programs. Student organizations and the Purdue Student Soybean Innovation Competition are also available.