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Agricultural Engineering BSAE



Overview

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.

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, bio-logistics 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.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Agricultural Engineering BSAE(Mechanical Systems)/ Agricultural Engineering MS(non-thesis) Agricultural Engineering BSAE(Mechanical Systems)/Agricultural Engineering MS Agricultural Engineering BSAE(Mechanical Systems)/Business Administration MBA(non-thesis) Agricultural Engineering BSAE(Natural Resources Engineering)/Agricultural Engineering MS Agricultural Engineering BSAE(Natural Resources Engineering)/Agricultural Engineering MS(non-thesis) Agricultural Engineering BSAE(Natural Resources Engineering)/Business Administration MBA(non-thesis) Agricultural Engineering BSAE(Structural Systems)/Agricultural Engineering MS Agricultural Engineering BSAE(Structural Systems)/Agricultural Engineering MS(non-thesis) Agricultural Engineering BSAE(Structural Systems)/Business Administration MBA(non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

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

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1
AENG 2100  Principles of Systems Engineering 3
CHEM 1211-1211D  General Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 1211L  General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
ENGR 1120  Engineering Graphics and Design 2
ENGR 1920  Introduction to Engineering 1
MATH 2250  Calculus I for Science and Engineering 4
Spring Year 1

Area V Social Sciences

ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
ENGR 1140  Computational Engineering Methods 2
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 2260  Calculus II for Science and Engineering 4
PHYS 1211-1211L  Principles of Physics for Scientists and Engineers-Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics 4
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2

Area II Life Science

ENGR 2120  Engineering Statics 3

Major Related Elective

MATH 2500  Accelerated Calculus III for Engineering Students 3
PHYS 1212-1212L  Principles of Physics for Scientists and Engineers-Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics 4
Spring Year 2
AENG(BIOE) 2920  Engineering Design Methodology 2

Area V Social Sciences

ENGR 2110  Engineering Decision Making 3
ENGR 2170-2170L  Applied Circuit Analysis 3
ENGR 3140  Engineering Thermodynamics 3
MATH 2700  Elementary Differential Equations 3
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3

Area of Emphasis Elective

Area of Emphasis Elective

COMM 1110  Introduction to Public Speaking 3
ENGR 3150  Heat Transfer 3
ENGR 3160  Fluid Mechanics 3
ENVE 3510  Modeling, Statistical Analysis, and Uncertainty 3
Spring Year 3
AENG 3100  Motion and Time Studies 3

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

Area V Social Sciences

Area of Emphasis Elective

Area of Emphasis Elective

MCHE 3410  Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering 3
Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4
AENG 4140/6140  Systems Modeling 3
AENG 4910  Capstone Design I 2

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

Area of Emphasis Elective

Area of Emphasis Elective

Spring Year 4
AENG 4911  Capstone Design II 2

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

Area of Emphasis Elective

Area of Emphasis Elective

Area of Emphasis Elective

PEDB Course

Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements