Undergraduate Programs

Bioresource Engineering utilizes the physical and biological sciences in solving problems related to plants, animals, food, wastes and our natural environment. Graduates of this program have a unique engineering education enabling them to apply the rapid advances being made in the biological and environmental sciences for the benefit of mankind. This program prepares students for immediate employment as practicing engineers with industrial companies, government agencies and private consulting firms, for international service, or for additional study at the graduate level.

The objectives of the curriculum are as follows:

• Our graduates will apply their creativity in solving complex environmental engineering design problems, to approach unstructured and interdisciplinary problems, to synthesize and design potential solutions and to evaluate the impact of  their solutions within the broader context of society.

• Our graduates will have the following technical skills:

  • The collection, analysis and interpretation of data relevant to problems arising in the bioresource and environmental sectors

  • The methodological and computational skill with which to operate effectively within the bioresource and environmental engineering sectors

  • Skill in current technologies and fundamentals to enable students to adapt to the changing field.
     

• Our graduates will have the following leadership skills:

  • To facilitate, lead , coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary teams as well as understand organizational processes and behavior.

  • To effectively communicate their solutions in the context of written, oral, and electronic media.

  • To participate in professional association and activities in the field.
     

• Our graduates will be positioned for life-long learning

• Our graduates will understand and be sensitive to the importance of professional ethics and will uphold these ethics in their professional practice
           

The curriculum includes the following options:
Bioenvironmental Engineering: This option is concerned with maintaining the quality of man's natural environment. It involves the application of physical, biological and environmental sciences to land use and waste management problems, air and water pollution and the conservation of our natural resources. The student gains an understanding of the requirements and tolerances of natural, living ecosystems and the engineering expertise needed to solve serious environmental problems facing our society. This option is for the undergraduate student wanting to gain a full measure of exposure and preparation to practise as a professional environmental engineer following graduation.

The Bioresource Engineering curriculum provides a strong foundation in engineering, chemistry and the biological sciences. Upper-level major courses give the graduate the tools to bridge the gap between the sciences and engineering. The faculty have extensive experience in teaching, research and consulting with private firms and government agencies.

Both four and five-year programs are available. Students normally matriculate into the four-year program through the College of Engineering or enter the five-year program through Cook College. The latter is a dual-degree program resulting in two Bachelor of Science degrees, one from the College of Engineering and one from Cook College. The B.S. degree program in Engineering is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).  Both programs prepare graduates for taking the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination pursuant to becoming a licensed professional engineer.

During the first two years, most of the studies involve mathematics, chemistry, physics, computer programming, writing, humanities and engineering sciences. The remainder of the academic program involves required and elective courses that prepare the graduate for professional engineering practice in his/her chosen field of interest. The course work is complimented with appropriate laboratory experience.

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