ENG

Bioinformatics

Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson
Yuma

Areas of Interest
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Agricultural Sciences
Develop the skills and knowledge to help guide the world toward a sustainable future. Biosystems engineers help protect the health and well-being of humans, wildlife and the Earth. Students earning the Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering collaborate with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and several College of Engineering degree programs. They study ways to sustainably feed an ever-growing world population, harness and preserve natural resources, and overcome environmental challenges. Students are immersed in design throughout their undergraduate experience. The future depends on biosystems engineers working in fields such as agriculture, water conservation and renewable energy.
Learning Outcomes
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering; At the time of graduation students will: ¿ be proficient in mathematics to a level of differential equations ¿ have an understanding of the physics concepts of mechanics, electric circuits, thermodynamics, and optics. ¿ be knowledgeable in basic chemistry ¿ be competent in the knowledge of and applying engineering science as required for their majors An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; Students will: ¿ be able to design experiments to efficiently collect data to test a hypothesis or design a component using, statistical and probabilistic methods ¿ be able to conduct experiments and collect information with an understanding of equipment and measurement systems. ¿ be capable of drawing and presenting conclusions from experimental results through data analysis using, experience in statistical and probabilistic methods and appropriate forms of graphical presentation of data. ¿ be able to design experiments to efficiently collect data to test a hypothesis or design a component using, statistical and probabilistic methods, basic sciences and engineering science background. ¿ be able to conduct experiments and collect information with, an understanding of equipment and measurement systems. ¿ be capable of drawing and presenting conclusions from experimental results.
Sample Courses
  • BE 205: Engineering Analytic Computer Skills
  • BE 221: Introduction to Computer Aided Design
  • BE 447: Sensors and Controls
Career Fields
  • Biofuels
  • Agriculture
  • Land and water conservation
  • Bioreactors
  • Waste management
Level of Math
Substantial Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
None
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Bioinformatics

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
Tier I General Education
3.00
ENGL First-Year Composition
3.00
ENGR 102 Introduction to Engineering or ENGR102A & ENGR102B Introduction to Engineering
3.00
Chemistry (CHEM 151, or CHEM 141 & 143, or CHEM 161 & 163)
4.00
Math Calculus I (MATH 122A & MATH 122B or Math 125)
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
MATH Calculus II (MATH 129 )
3.00
Chemistry (CHEM 152, or CHEM 142 & 144, or CHEM 162 &164 )
4.00
Physics I Introductory Mechanics (PHYS 141 or PHYS 161H )
4.00
ENGL First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
Statics (CE 214)
3.00
Biosystems Thermal Engineering (BE 284 )
3.00
Math Vector Calculus (MATH 223)
4.00
Introduction to Biosystems Engineering (BE201)
2.00
Introductory Biology I (MCB 181 R MCB 181L or PLS 240)
4.00
4th Semester
Credits
Engineering Analytic Computer Skills (BE 205)
3.00
Math Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations (MATH 254)
3.00
Physics II Introductory Mechanics (PHYS 142 or PHYS 261H)
4.00
Biology II (ECOL 182 R & ECOL 181 L, or MIC 205 A & MIC 205L, or PSIO 201)
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
Fluid Mechanics (CE218 or AME 331)
3.00
Engineering Management I (SIE 265)
3.00
Introduction to Computer-Aided Design or Engineering Graphics and Design with Auto Cad (BE221 or 220
3.00
Sensors and Controls (BE 447)
3.00
Statistics (AREC 239 or SIE 305)
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
Biosystems Analysis and Design (BE 423)
3.00
Biosystems Engineering Design Elective
3.00
Technical Elective
3.00
Technical Writing (ALC 422 or ENGL 308 or ENVS 408)
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
Seminar in Engineering Careers and Professionalism (BE 496A)
1.00
Engineering Design Capstone (ENGR 498A)
3.00
Technical Elective
3.00
Biosystems Engineering Design Elective
3.00
Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Materials (AME 324A)
3.00
Internship (BE 493)
1.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
Engineering Design Capstone (ENGR 498B)
3.00
Technical Elective
3.00
Technical Elective
3.00
Biosystems Engineering Design Elective
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00

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