Apr 07, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Biological Systems Engineering BS: Nutritional Sciences Engineering Concentration


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About the Biological Systems Engineering BS


The program will advance the use of computational tools and simulation techniques through the core engineering curriculum, as well as the use of computer-based control in bioinstrumentation laboratory experimentation and bioprocess control.

Program Educational Objectives.

The undergraduate program educational objectives embody the expected accomplishments of graduates during their first few years following graduation. The program educational objectives for graduates of the Biological Systems Engineering BS program are as follows:

  1. Become professionals and advance to leadership roles in their chosen career paths
  2. Engage in professional development through continuing education or graduate studies
  3. Contribute to the socioeconomic development of the nation and the world through ethical practice in professions related to biological systems engineering

Communication Literacy Requirement: Communication literacy courses include CHE 2306 , BIOE 3202 , BSE 4201 , and BSE 4202 .

About the Nutritional Sciences Engineering Concentration


The concentration in Nutritional Sciences Engineering requires a minimum of 12 credit hours in Nutritional Science. Required courses include: NS 3340 , NS 4351 , NS 4352  and NS 4353 . The concentration is one of the 5 required concentrations for the Biological Systems Engineering BS degree plan, however it will be open to all engineering majors.

Recommended Foundational Curriculum for Engineering All Majors


Recommended Curriculum for Biological Systems Engineering BS: Nutritional Sciences Engineering Concentration


Second Year


Third Year


Total: 16

Total: 15

Fourth Year


Fall


Total: 16

Spring


Total: 14

Total Hours: 128


* Choose from University core curriculum requirements 

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