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Department of Agricultural Engineering
Overview
Agricultural engineering incorporates many science disciplines and technology practices to the efficient production and processing of food, feed, fiber and fuels. It involves disciplines like mechanical engineering (agricultural machinery and automated machine systems), soil science (crop nutrient and fertilization, etc.), environmental sciences (drainage and irrigation), plant biology (seeding and plant growth management), animal science (farm animals and housing) and much more. Our agricultural engineering program prepares students for careers in industries and agencies providing engineering inputs and services to agricultural production. Though the Agricultural Engineering curriculum focuses on agriculture-related themes, agricultural engineers graduate with an extremely versatile set of skills and knowledge. Our Agricultural Engineering degree allows students to focus on one of three areas: soil and water, structures and facilities, and machinery systems. Students who specialize in agricultural engineering combine fundamental engineering principles (solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer system, dynamics, instrumentation, and engineering economics) with the engineering design of machines, structures, and water management systems. Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Bachelor of Science Degree (BS)
- Agricultural Engineering Master of Science Degree (MS) - Agricultural Engineering PhD Degree (Including Research) - Agricultural Engineering Areas of Research
Agricultural and Bioproducts Production
Research includes projects in agricultural machinery, harvest logistics, safety, energy efficiency, specialty crops systems, ecosystems business services, business management and marketing for sustainable production. Biological and Food Processing Research includes bioenergy and biorefinery systems, bionanotechnology, synthetic biology, food processing, particulates, fermentation, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable business strategies for biorenewables. Natural Resources Engineering and Protection Natural resources engineering research involves fate, transportation, and impacts of emerging contaminants, wetlands, bioremediation, odor assessment and mitigation, and emissions. 
Research at the Department of Agricultural Engineering
Research is an integral part of Agricultural Engineering and our students’ education. As part of our Agricultural Research, our faculty and students research ways to better the lives of people, businesses, and communities. Our faculty and graduate students work on projects including basic and applied research. Currently, one of the primary focus areas is renewable energy and bio-based products.
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INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE
Excellence in the College of Engineering
The College of Engineering ranks among the leaders in the world for engineering research and education. Who are Agricultural Engineers?Agricultural engineers must have a wealth of knowledge and skills to function effectively in the diverse agricultural and agribusiness industries. The agricultural engineer obtains training in design and engineering problem solving based on an understanding of engineering sciences including mathematics, physics and biology. They must also have skills in computers, communication, teamwork and instrumentation. The feature distinguishing agricultural engineers from other engineers is their interest and commitment to solving agricultural problems.
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