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Agricultural Engineering - B.S.A.E.

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Degree & Major:

College Name:

College of Engineering

Department Name:

Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering

Contact:

Mable P. Fok
Assistant Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs
mfok@uga.edu
(706) 542-2233

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Degree Requirements

College-wide Requirements

University-wide Requirements

Description:

The overall goals of this program are to provide a fundamental understanding of the natural, mathematical and engineering sciences and then to apply this understanding to design devices and processes in any general area. This four-year professional engineering curriculum has been designed to focus on an interdisciplinary approach to an engineering education and to take advantage of the University’s comprehensive education environment. By combining courses that focus on the principles of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, students are prepared for employment in a variety of engineering careers.

Areas of emphasis include: Natural Resources Engineering, Bio-Logistics, Food Engineering, Agricultural Systems Automation Engineering, Mechanical Systems, and Structural Systems.

Coursework in the Agricultural Engineering major is selected to assure that graduates develop the desired competencies in a wide range of engineering topics. All students complete courses in the basic engineering sciences such as statics, fluid mechanics, electric circuits, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. Students also select from intermediate engineering science and design courses within the areas of emphasis to develop additional engineering skills. The engineering design experience is integrated throughout the B.S.A.E. curriculum. Engineering design is introduced in the first year and a design methodology course is taught in the second year. The capstone engineering design course is required in the fourth year. Each area of emphasis consists of 27 credit hours, in which 21 of the 27 credit hours are required and the remaining six credit hours are selected from a list of approved electives. The development of both technical and communication skills is stressed throughout the program. The program establishes an interrelationship between the engineering profession and society using systems-oriented ideas and principles.

The major in Agricultural Engineering (B.S.A.E.) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; Telephone: (410) 347-7700. Graduating fourth-year students from the major in Agricultural Engineering (B.S.A.E.) must complete the Fundamentals of Engineering examination prior to graduation. Successful completion of this exam qualifies the student for Engineer in Training registration which is a prerequisite for the Professional Engineer registration.

The following Program Educational Objective relates to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that UGA College of Engineering alumni with degrees in agricultural engineering should demonstrate within three to five years following graduation. Graduates should meet one or more of the following educational objectives:

We intend that graduate career trajectories will be described by one or more of the following:
•Effectively participate in teams of engineers and other professionals working to define and solve problems related to natural resources engineering, biologistics engineering, food engineering, or bio-automation engineering.
•Be recognized as an effective project leader by peers.
•Advance up the ranks of employment by Governmental Agencies or in private practice.
•In career areas where licensure is common, be qualified to pursue licensure in their state or jurisdiction.
•Complete an advanced degree in an engineering or related discipline.

Details

Career Opportunities:	The comprehensive engineering nature of the B.S.A.E. program enables graduates to take advantage of employment opportunities related to civil, mechanical, electrical, agricultural and process engineering. The versatility of this degree program provides a broad spectrum of career alternatives in engineering design, development, testing, process control, and management. Typical employers of graduates are involved in electrical, electronics, and communications (e.g., Southern Bell, General Electric, Logic Technologies, Reliance); environmental engineering (e.g., CH²M Hill, USGS, EPA); food processing (e.g., General Foods, Gold Kist, Proctor & Gamble); mechanical equipment (e.g., Carrier Transicold, John Deere, FMC); utilities (e.g., Georgia Power Co., Jackson EMC, Duke Power Co.); paper production (e.g., Georgia Pacific, Weyerhauser); structural, construction, and consultants (e.g., Golder and Associates, Haliburton, Trus-Joist-MacMillan); textiles (e.g., Milliken Industries); and federal, city, and state agencies (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, USDA-NRCS).
Expectations of Transfer Students:	Transfer students must have a 2.7 overall GPA.
Special Requirements:	Students enter into the College of Engineering as Intended Majors. Once students complete their General Education and Major Specific coursework they are eligible to apply to the major. Selection of applicants to the major is based on General Education Coursework, Major Specific Coursework, and a Personal Statement of Purpose. A detailed description of the High Demand Major application process can be found on the College of Engineering website. Students must obtain a grade of C or better in each of the following six ‘gateway’ courses: i. MATH 2250, MATH 2250E, MATH 2400, or MATH 2400H ii. MATH 2260, MATH 2260E, MATH 2310H, MATH 2410, or MATH 2410H iii. PHYS 1211-1211L or PHYS 1251 or PHYS 1311-1311L iv. ENGR 1120 or ENGR 1120E or ENGR 1120H v. ENGR 1140 or ENGR 1140H vi. ENGR 2120 or ENGR 2120E or ENGR 2120H All students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the following courses: (BIOL 1107, BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1107E, BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 2107H, BIOL 2107L) or (CRSS 2010, CRSS 2010L) or (PBIO 1210, PBIO 1210L); (CHEM 1211-1211D, CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1311H, CHEM 1311L); AENG 4140/6140; (ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1101E or ENGL 1101S); (ENGR 1120 or ENGR 1120E or ENGR 1120H); (ENGR 1140 or ENGR 1140H); ENGR 2110; (ENGR 2120 or ENGR 2120E or ENGR 2120H); (ENGR 2170-2170L or ENGR 2170E or ECSE 2170-2170L or ECSE 2170H); (ENGR 3140 or ENGR 3140E); (ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E); (ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E); (MATH 2250 or MATH 2250E or MATH 2400 or MATH 2400H); (MATH 2260 or MATH 2260E or MATH 2310H or MATH 2410 or MATH 2410H); (MATH 2500 or MATH 2500E); (MATH 2700 or MATH 2700E); (PHYS 1211-1211L or PHYS 1251); (PHYS 1212-1212L or PHYS 1252 or PHYS 1311-1311L). Except for those Engineering courses requiring a grade of C (2.0) or better, a maximum of two other courses with grades of D (1.0) for all courses with prefixes associated with the UGA College of Engineering (or courses for which a non-CENGR course is approved as a substitute in the program of study) may be used to satisfy graduation requirements. Competency in a computer programming language is expected and may be satisfied with ENGR 1140 or ENGR 1140H. The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam is a graduation requirement for this degree program.
Scholarships:	The College of Engineering offers more than 40 scholarships annually for undergraduate students. A description of each of these scholarships is found on the College of Engineering website. The deadline to apply for scholarships is February 28 each year.
Cooperative Education:	The College of Engineering offers the Cooperative Experiential Learning (Co-op) and Internship Program through the College's Office of Student Success. This program allows future engineers to apply their classroom knowledge, grow as professionals, and become more marketable in the global engineering workforce. A co-op position provides students with the opportunity to work full time (40 hours per week) for an engineering company during a semester while they are still enrolled at UGA in an unbillable credit hour course. Students are able to connect the engineering theory they are learning in the classroom to a paid, supervised employment opportunity with a company. An internship provides students the opportunity to work in a temporary hands-on position and may be less than 40 hours per week. Both co-ops and internships offer optimum experiences and opportunities for students looking for addition preparation in the engineering workforce. Additional information about this program is found on the UGA College of Engineering website or by contacting the College of Engineering’s Office of Student Success.
Student Organizations:	The College of Engineering has over 20 different student organizations that help members build teamwork and leadership skills, foster a diverse community, provide cultural support, and give students the opportunity to pursue something that they are passionate about. Information about all the student organizations in the College of Engineering is found on the UGA College of Engineering website.
Available Graduate Programs:	The College of Engineering offers a Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis) with Major in Agricultural Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy with Major in Engineering.