Educational Objectives & the Student Learning Outcome
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biosystems Engineering (BE) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Educational Objectives
The Educational Objectives of the Biosystems Engineering B.S. Program at the University of Arizona are to produce graduates who, within the first few years after graduation, are well equipped and:
- Are effective engineers within the natural resources- and biotechnology-related industries; and
- Perform and lead engineering projects and make significant contributions; or
- Are enrolled in an advanced engineering or medical or other professional degree program and are successful in those.
Learning Outcomes
The Biosystems Engineering Learning Outcomes are defined as a combination of knowledge and skills that a Biosystems Engineering (BE) student is expected to attain at the time of graduation. Thus, a Biosystems Engineering B.S. graduate will have, at the time of graduation (based on the 2019-2020 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs):
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Enrollment for AY 2016–17 through AY 2021–22*
AY |
Fall 2016 |
Fall 2017 |
Fall 2018 |
Fall 2019 |
Fall 2020 |
Fall 2021 |
Enrollment |
59 |
63 |
51 |
48 |
45 |
49 |
Graduation numbers for AY 2016–17 through AY 2021–22
AY |
AY 2016 |
AY 2017 |
AY 2018 |
AY 2019 |
AY 2020 |
AY 2021 |
AY 2022 |
Number of BE students graduating |
13 |
18 |
17 |
5 |
15 |
49 |
21 |
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biosystems Engineering (BE) program is also reviewed and approved by The University of Arizona Academic Program Review Assessment Process: http://assessment.arizona.edu/ag/agricultural_biosystems/undergrad
* Note: numbers obtained on university fall census date.