Program Overview

Introduction to the Biosystems Engineering Program

The Biosystems Engineering program at Seoul National University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the principles and applications of biosystems engineering. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, develop, and operate systems that integrate biological, physical, and engineering principles to solve real-world problems.

Program Structure

The Biosystems Engineering program is a four-year undergraduate program that consists of 130 credits, including 36 credits of general education courses, 60 credits of major courses, and 34 credits of elective courses. The program is divided into two tracks: Biosystems Engineering and Biosystems Materials Science.

Major Courses

The major courses in the Biosystems Engineering program include:

• 바이오시스템공학 (Biosystems Engineering)
• 생물재료역학 (Biomaterials Mechanics)
• 유체역학 및 기계 (Fluid Mechanics and Machinery)
• 생체열·물질전달 (Bioheat and Mass Transfer)
• 전기전자응용 및 실험 (Electrical and Electronic Applications and Experiments)
• 바이오시스템 제어 및 실험 (Biosystems Control and Experiments)
• 생체물성공학 및 실험 (Biochemical Engineering and Experiments)

Elective Courses

The elective courses in the Biosystems Engineering program include:

• 농업동력 및 트랙터 (Agricultural Power and Tractors)
• 기계요소설계 (Machine Element Design)
• 농업기계분석과 설계 (Agricultural Machinery Analysis and Design)
• 생물환경시스템설계 (Bioenvironmental System Design)
• 정밀농업시스템공학 (Precision Agriculture System Engineering)
• 동역학 (Dynamics)
• 바이오에너지개론 (Introduction to Bioenergy)
• 생체분자개론 (Introduction to Biomolecules)
• 바이오시스템실험 (Biosystems Experiment)
• 바이오시스템공학생물 (Biosystems Engineering Biology)

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the Biosystems Engineering program, students must complete a minimum of 130 credits, including all required major courses, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Students must also complete a graduation thesis or project under the guidance of a faculty advisor.

Graduation Thesis

The graduation thesis is a required component of the Biosystems Engineering program. Students must select a thesis topic and advisor by the end of their sixth semester and complete the thesis by the end of their eighth semester. The thesis must be presented and defended in front of a panel of faculty members.

Research Areas

The Biosystems Engineering program at Seoul National University has several research areas, including:

• 바이오시스템공학 (Biosystems Engineering)
• 생물재료공학 (Biomaterials Engineering)
• 농업기계공학 (Agricultural Machinery Engineering)
• 생물환경시스템공학 (Bioenvironmental System Engineering)
• 정밀농업시스템공학 (Precision Agriculture System Engineering)

Facilities and Resources

The Biosystems Engineering program at Seoul National University has access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including:

• 바이오시스템공학 연구실 (Biosystems Engineering Laboratory)
• 생물재료공학 연구실 (Biomaterials Engineering Laboratory)
• 농업기계공학 연구실 (Agricultural Machinery Engineering Laboratory)
• 생물환경시스템공학 연구실 (Bioenvironmental System Engineering Laboratory)
• 정밀농업시스템공학 연구실 (Precision Agriculture System Engineering Laboratory)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biosystems Engineering program at Seoul National University have a wide range of career opportunities in industries such as:

• 농업기계산업 (Agricultural Machinery Industry)
• 생물재료산업 (Biomaterials Industry)
• 바이오시스템공업 (Biosystems Engineering Industry)
• 생물환경시스템산업 (Bioenvironmental System Industry)
• 정밀농업시스템산업 (Precision Agriculture System Industry)