Overview
What is Biosystems and Agricultural
Engineering?
Department, Faculty, and Students
Will I Quality
for Admission?
Scholarships
and Financial Aid
For Additional Information
What
is Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering?
Biosystems and agricultural engineers integrate engineering
and biology to design:
- efficient, economical systems to produce and deliver
high quality, safe food to consumers.
- sustainable systems that protect the environment, humans,
plants, and animals.
- safe and efficient machines, processes, and practices
for biological systems.
At the University of Minnesota, you have an opportunity
to study in one of three emphases:
Bioprocessing and Food
Environment
Machinery Systems
Department,
Faculty, and Students
Our degree program is in the University's Institute
of Technology (IT). You can enroll in biosystems and
agricultural engineering in IT or in pre-biosystems and
agricultural engineering in the College
of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences CFANS)
and then transfer to IT. The department is located on the
Twin Cities campus in St. Paul.
Faculty members not only teach, but also conduct research
and deliver educational programs through the University
of Minnesota Extension Service. This range of expertise
enables us to offer a high quality education in a variety
of fields. Approximately 70 students are enrolled in biosystems
and agricultural engineering in IT and COAFES. Our size allows
for small classes and interaction with faculty on an individual
basis.
A variety of cultural, recreational, and social activities
are available on the Twin Cities campus to enhance the academic
experience. You are encouraged to participate in the student
branch of ASAE-the society for engineering in agricultural,
food, and biological systems. The student branch sponsors
technical and social functions throughout the school year.
Will
I Qualify for Admission?
High school requirements are four years of English; four
years of mathematics, including beginning and intermediate
algebra, trigonometry, and two- and three-dimensional geometry;
one year each of physics, chemistry, and a life science such
as biology; two years of social science; and two years of
a foreign language.
University of Minnesota students planning to transfer into
biosystems and agricultural engineering should pursue a lower
division engineering program. Many students also transfer
from two- or four-year colleges. If you are already majoring
in another engineering discipline, most of the courses taken
in that field can be applied to your program.
Admission decisions are based on grades in high school English,
mathematics, and sciences and an aptitude rating based on
ranking and your PSAT, SAT, or ACT score.
High school students are encouraged to apply by December
15, the priority deadline for fall semester. To obtain admission
materials and information by mail, phone, or in person, contact:
Office of Admissions
240 Williamson Hall
231 Pillsbury Drive S.E.
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0213
(612) 625-2008 or or 1-800/752-1000
To arrange a campus visit, contact the VISITLINE: 612/625-0000
or toll free 1-800/752-1000 (staffed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CDT (Central Daylight Time) weekdays, voicemail at other
times)
Scholarships
and Financial Aid
The Department offers scholarships to
entering freshmen with outstanding high school records who
enroll in biosystems and agricultural engineering. Application
is made through the Office
of Admissions. We also offer scholarships in subsequent
years to students based on academic performance and participation
in professional and student activities.
Additional
Information
If you have specific questions, are wondering if our
program would fit your interests, or would like to arrange
a personal
visit
contact:
Dr. Vance Morey
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
University of Minnesota
1390 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6005
(612) 625-8775
Email: rvmorey@umn.edu
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