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Graduate Studies in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

Students in Lab Graduate education in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering develops a strong foundation in engineering principles which are applied to important problems involving biological and agricultural systems. Programs usually include study in at least one other engineering discipline as well as study or research in a biological or agricultural discipline.

The program offers the following areas of emphasis:

There are approximately 30 students in the Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering graduate program. Sixteen graduate faculty members, with a wide range of research interests, are available to advise these students. Close working relationships with faculty in other engineering as well as biological and agricultural disciplines enable students to develop strong programs to meet their educational objectives.

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