Program Overview
Introduction to Biosystems Engineering
Biosystems engineers work to ensure our communities have safe and plentiful food to eat, pure water to drink, clean fuel and energy sources, and a safe, healthy environment in which to live. As a student in biosystems engineering, you'll use principles of engineering and biology to solve problems in biological systems, agriculture, natural resources, and the environment.
Program Overview
Auburn offers the only accredited biosystems engineering program in Alabama, and the forest engineering option is the only one of its kind in the South. The biosystems engineering major will give you a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering mechanics that is common to all engineers. You'll combine this engineering knowledge with biological expertise related to environmental protection and the production, processing, and distribution of food and fiber and off-highway vehicle engineering.
Biosystems Engineering Major Options
- Bioprocess Engineering option
- Ecological Engineering option
- Forest Engineering option
Major Curriculum Options & Requirements
- Biosystems Engineering (Major) Curriculum
- Bioprocess Engineering (Option) Curriculum
- Ecological Engineering (Option) Curriculum
- Forest Engineering (Option) Curriculum
- Core Curriculum & GE Outcomes
Career Opportunities
With a major in Biosystems Engineering, you can pursue careers in:
- Sustainability & Renewable Energy
- Environmental, Ecosystems Restoration
- Forest Operations Design & Management
- Manufacturing & Equipment Design
- Water Resources Engineering
- Food & Biomaterials Engineering
- Utility Design Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
Research Areas
The program focuses on research areas such as:
- Food Animal Systems
- Integrated Food & Human Health Systems
- Plant Production & Management Systems
- Sustainable Ecosystems & Renewable Resource Management
- Student Research
Graduate Degrees & Programs
The College of Agriculture offers various graduate degrees and programs, including:
- AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS (Master's)
- ANIMAL SCIENCE (Master's, PHD)
- APPLIED ECONOMICS (PHD)
- BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING (Master's, PHD)
- CROP, SOIL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Master's, PHD)
- Entomology (Master's, PHD)
- FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE & AQUATIC SCIENCES (Master's, PHD)
- FOOD SCIENCE (Master's, PHD)
- HORTICULTURE (Master's, PHD)
- PLANT PATHOLOGY (Master's, PHD)
- POULTRY SCIENCE (Master's, PHD)
- PUBLIC HORTICULTURE (Grad Cert)
- RURAL SOCIOLOGY (Master's)