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Engineering: Biological and Agricultural
267
Fall 2011 and on Revised General Education (GE): AH=Arts and Humanities; SE=Science and Engineering; SS=Social Sciences;
ACGH=American Cultures; DD=Domestic Diversity; OL=Oral Skills; QL=Quantitative; SL=Scientific; VL=Visual; WC=World Cultures; WE=Writing Experience
Pre-Fall 2011 General Education (GE): ArtHum=Arts and Humanities; SciEng=Science and Engineering; SocSci=Social Sciences; Div=Domestic Diversity; Wrt=Writing Experience
Quarter Offered: F=Fall, W=Winter, S=Spring, Su=Summer; 2017-2018 offering in parentheses
289A. Special Topics in Applied Science:
Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
(1-5)
Lecture, laboratory, or combination. Prerequisite:
graduate standing or permission of instructor. Spe-
cial topic in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics.
May be repeated for credit up to five units per seg-
ment when topic differs.—F, W, S. (F, W, S.)
289B. Special Topics in Applied Science:
Chemical Physics (1-5)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
instructor. Special topic in Chemical Physics. May be
repeated for credit up to a total of five units per seg-
ment when topic differs.—F, W, S. (F, W, S.)
289C. Special Topics in Applied Science
Computational Physics (1-5)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
instructor. Special topic in Computational Physics.
May be repeated for credit up to a total of five units
per segment when topic differs.—F, W, S. (F, W, S.)
289D. Special Topics in Applied Science:
Biophotonics/Biotechnology (1-5)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
instructor. Special topics in Biophotonics/Biotechnol-
ogy. May be repeated for credit up to a total of five
units per segment when topic differs.—F, W, S. (F,
W, S.)
289E. Special Topics in Applied Science:
Materials Science (1-5)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
instructor. Special topic in Materials Science. May
be repeated for credit up to a total of five units per
segment when topic differs.—F, W, S. (F, W, S.)
289F. Special Topics in Applied Science:
Imaging Science and Photonics (1-5)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
instructor. Special topic in Imaging Science and Pho-
tonics. May be repeated for credit up to a total of
five units per segment when topic differs.—F, W, S.
(F, W, S.)
289G. Special Topics in Applied Science:
Nonlinear Optics (1-5)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
instructor. Special topic in Nonlinear Optics. May be
repeated for credit up to a total of five units per seg-
ment when topic differs.—F, W, S. (F, W, S.)
289H. Special Topics in Applied Science:
Plasma/Fusion Energy Physics (1-5)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
instructor. Special topic in Plasma/Fusion Energy
Physics. May be repeated for credit up to a total of
five units per segment when topic differs.—F, W, S.
(F, W, S.)
289I. Special Topics in Applied Science:
Quantum Electronics (1-5)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
instructor. Special topic in Quantum Electronics. May
be repeated for credit up to a total of five units per
segment when topic differs.—F, W, S. (F, W, S.)
289J. Special Topics in Applied Science:
Condensed Matter/Statistical Physics (1-5)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
instructor. Special topic in Condensed Matter/Statis-
tical Physics. May be repeated for credit up to a total
of five units per segment when topic differs.—F, W,
S. (F, W, S.)
289K. Special Topics in Applied Science:
Classical Optics (1-5)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
instructor. Special topic in Classical Optics. May be
repeated for credit up to a total of five units per seg-
ment when topic differs.—F, W, S. (F, W, S.)
289L. Special Topics in Applied Science:
Microwave and Millimeter-Wave
Technology (1-5)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
instructor. Special topic in Microwave and Millime-
ter-Wave Technology. May be repeated for credit up
to a total of five units per segment when topic dif-
fers.—F, W, S. (F, W, S.)
289M. Special Topics in Applied Science:
Synchrotron Radiation Science (1-5)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
instructor. Special topic in Synchrotron Radiation Sci-
ence. May be repeated for credit up to a total of five
units per segment when topic differs.—F, W, S. (F,
W, S.)
289N. Special Topics in Applied Science:
Space Physics (1-5)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of
instructor. Special topic in Space Physics. May be
repeated for credit up to a total of five units per seg-
ment when topic differs.—F, W, S. (F, W, S.)
290. Seminar (1-2)
Seminar—1-2 hours. (S/U grading only.)
290C. Graduate Research Group
Conference (1)
Discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite: consent of instruc-
tor. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)
298. Group Study (1-5)
(S/U grading only.)
299. Research (1-12)
(S/U grading only.)
Courses in Biophotonics (BPT)
Graduate
290. Biophotonics Seminar (1)
Seminar—1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate standing or
consent of instructor. Restricted to graduate standing.
Presentation of current research in the area of bio-
photonics by experts in the field, followed by group
discussions. May be repeated up to three times for
credit. (S/U grading only.)—F, W, S. (F, W, S.) Yeh
Engineering:
Biological and
Agricultural
(College of Engineering and College of Agricultural
and Environmental Sciences)
Bryan M. Jenkins, Ph.D., Chairperson of the Depart-
ment
Department Office. 2030 Bainer Hall
530-752-0102;
http://bae.engineering.ucdavis.edu
Faculty
Gail M. Bornhorst, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Juliana de Moura Bell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
(Biological and Agricultural Engineering; Food
Science and Technology)
Irwin Donis-Gonzalez, Ph.D., Assistant Extension
Specialist
Zhiliang (Julia) Fan, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Fadi A. Fathallah, Ph.D., Professor
D. Ken Giles, Ph.D., Professor
Mark E. Grismer, Ph.D., Professor
(Land, Air and Water Resources)
Bryan M. Jenkins, Ph.D., Professor
Tina Jeoh, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Michael J. McCarthy, Ph.D., Professor
(Biological and Agricultural Engineering; Food
Science and Technology)
Nitin Nitin, Ph.D., Associate Professor
(Biological and Agricultural Engineering; Food
Science and Technology)
Ning Pan, Ph.D., Professor
(Biological and Agricultural Engineering; Textiles
and Clothing)
David C. Slaughter, Ph.D., Professor
Shrinivasa K. Upadhyaya, Ph.D., Professor
Jean S. VanderGheynst, Ph.D., Professor
Stavros G. Vougioukas, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Ruihong Zhang, Ph.D., Professor
Emeriti Faculty
William J. Chancellor, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Pictiaw (Paul) Chen, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Michael J. Delwiche, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Roger E. Garrett, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
John R. Goss, M.S., Professor Emeritus
Bruce R. Hartsough, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
David J. Hills, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
John M. Krochta, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Miguel A. Mariño, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Kathryn McCarthy, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
R. Larry Merson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
John A. Miles, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Stanton R. Morrison, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Raul H. Piedrahita, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Richard E. Plant, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
James W. Rumsey, M.S., Senior Lecturer Emeritus
Thomas R. Rumsey, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Verne H. Scott, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
R. Paul Singh, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor
Emeritus
James F. Thompson, M.S., Extension Specialist
Emeritus
Wesley W. Wallender, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Wesley E. Yates, M.S., Professor Emeritus
Affiliated Faculty
Tien-Chieh Hung, Ph.D., Assistant Adjunct Professor
Kurt Kornbluth, Ph.D., Assistant Adjunct Professor
Zhongli Pan, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor
Herbert Scher, Ph.D., Professional Researcher
Mir S. Shafii, Ph.D., Lecturer
Mission. The Department of Biological and Agricul-
tural Engineering is dedicated to the advancement of
the discipline of biological engineering and to the
conduct of research under its many diverse areas of
application. Biological engineering or biological sys-
tems engineering is the biology-based engineering
discipline that integrates life sciences with engineer-
ing in the advancement and application of funda-
mental concepts of biological systems from
molecular to ecosystem levels. Within this discipline,
our faculty members work in a range of research
areas including biotechnology engineering, agricul-
tural and natural resources engineering, and food
engineering.
The mission of the Department of Biological and
Agricultural Engineering is to discover, develop,
apply, and disseminate knowledge for the sustain-
able production, management, and use of biological
materials, and to educate students for this work.
Objectives. We educate students in the fundamen-
tals of mathematics, physical and biological sci-
ences, and engineering, balanced with the
application of principles to practical problems. We
teach students to develop skills for solving engineer-
ing problems in biological systems through use of
appropriate analysis, synthesis, and engineering
design techniques. We prepare students for entry
into engineering practice and graduate education,
as well as for engagement in life-long learning. We
foster the ability of our students to collaborate and
communicate effectively, and provide an awareness
of the importance of economics, professional respon-
sibility, and the environment.
Students graduating with a B.S. degree in Biological
Systems Engineering from UC Davis are prepared
to:
• Apply life sciences in engineering at the biochem-
ical, cellular, organism, and ecosystem levels,
• Solve biological systems engineering problems
while employed in the private or public sector,
• Consider the environmental and social conse-
quences of their engineering activities,
• Communicate effectively with professional col-
leagues and public constituencies,
• Act in an ethical manner, and
• Continue their education in a changing profes-
sional world.
The Biological Systems Engineering
Undergraduate Program
Biological Systems Engineering is an engineering
major that uses biology as its main scientific base.
With rapid advances in biology and biotechnology,
engineers are needed to work side by side with life
268
Engineering: Biological and Agricultural
Fall 2011 and on Revised General Education (GE): AH=Arts and Humanities; SE=Science and Engineering; SS=Social Sciences;
ACGH=American Cultures; DD=Domestic Diversity; OL=Oral Skills; QL=Quantitative; SL=Scientific; VL=Visual; WC=World Cultures; WE=Writing Experience
Pre-Fall 2011 General Education (GE): ArtHum=Arts and Humanities; SciEng=Science and Engineering; SocSci=Social Sciences; Div=Domestic Diversity; Wrt=Writing Experience
Quarter Offered: F=Fall, W=Winter, S=Spring, Su=Summer; 2017-2018 offering in parentheses
scientists to bring laboratory developments into com-
mercial production or field application. Industries in
bioenergy, bioprocessing, biotechnology, food pro-
cessing, aquaculture, agriculture, plant production,
animal production, and forest production all need
engineers with strong training in biology. The height-
ened concern for environmental resources and their
preservation generates many engineering opportuni-
ties as society strives to maintain balance within the
biosphere.
In the freshman and sophomore years, the Biological
Systems Engineering major requires sequences of
courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, engi-
neering science, and humanities, similar to all
accredited engineering programs. In addition to
these course sequences, the Biological Systems Engi-
neering major also requires courses in the biological
sciences. Exclusive of General Education units, the
Biological Systems Engineering major requires a
minimum of 161 units (90 units in the lower division;
71 units in the upper division).
Biological Systems Engineering graduates take jobs
in the biotechnology, energy, food, and medical
industries; work for state and federal agencies; or
pursue graduate work. Students also can use the pro-
gram as a pathway to professional schools in medi-
cine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, or business.
The Biological Systems Engineering program is
accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Com-
mission of ABET; see http://www.abet.org.
Students are encouraged to adhere carefully to all
prerequisite requirements. The instructor is autho-
rized to drop students from a course for which stated
prerequisites have not been completed.
Lower Division Required Courses
UNITS
Mathematics 21A-21B-21C-21D ............16
Mathematics 22A-22B ............................6
Physics 9A-9B-9C .................................15
Chemistry 2A-2B ..................................10
Chemistry 8A or 118A ....................2 or 4
Chemistry 8B or 118B ............................4
Biological Sciences 2A-2B-2C................15
Engineering 6, 35, 17 ..........................12
Biological Systems Engineering 1 .............4
Biological Systems Engineering 75 ...........4
University Writing Program 1, 1Y or 1V
(grade of C- or better is required) .............4
Communication 1 or 3 ............................4
Upper Division Requirements:
If your career objective is a professional degree in
the health sciences (e.g., medicine, veterinary medi-
cine, or dentistry), you should consult with advisers
from the appropriate school to plan for successful
admission and to ensure that you take specific
courses that may be required and that you have the
necessary experience. The upper division require-
ments are listed following the areas of specializa-
tion:
• Biotechnology Engineering
• Agricultural and Natural Resources Engineering
• Food Engineering
Areas of Specialization
Biotechnology Engineering. Biotechnology
involves the handling and manipulation of living
organisms or their components to produce useful
products. Students specializing in biotechnology
engineering integrate analysis and design with
applied biology to solve problems in renewable
energy production, large-scale biotechnical produc-
tion, control of biological systems, and bio-based
materials production.
Students may focus on the mechanisms and pro-
cesses for the sustainable production and use of
energy from renewable biological sources. Students
may also focus on the challenges in scaling up labo-
ratory developments to industrial production, includ-
ing production, packaging, and application of
biocontrol agents for plant pests and diseases;
genetically altered plants; plant materials and food
products; and microbial production of biological
products, tissue culture, and bioremediation. Stu-
dents may also focus on the development of biosen-
sors to detect microorganisms and specific
substances, useful in the development of products
based on biological processes and materials.
Biotechnical engineers work in the biotech industries
on process design and operation, scale-up, and
instrumentation and control.
Recommended biological science electives:
Biological Sciences 101, 102, 103
Microbiology 102
Molecular and Cellular Biology 120L
Plant Biology 113
Recommended engineering electives:
Biological Systems Engineering 161
Chemical Engineering 161B, 161C, 161L
Civil and Environmental Engineering 143,
148A, 149, 150, 153
Engineering 180
Mechanical Engineering 161, 162, 163
Suggested advisers. J. Fan, K. Giles, M. Gris-
mer, B. Jenkins, T. Jeoh, N. Nitin, N. Pan, D. Slaugh-
ter, J. VanderGheynst, R. Zhang
Agricultural and Natural Resources Engi-
neering. With the world population expected to
grow over the next several decades, major concerns
lie with meeting the needs of agriculture and with the
sustainable use of limited natural resources. Students
specializing in agricultural and natural resources
engineering combine analysis and design with
applied biology to solve problems in producing,
transporting, and processing biological products
leading to food, fiber, energy, pharmaceuticals, and
other human needs.
Students may focus on automation and control of
field operations and engineered systems, robotics,
and on the biomechanics of humans and animals.
They may also focus on engineering issues related to
the sustainable use of natural resources, particularly
energy and water, but also land and air. Agricultural
and natural resources engineers design machinery,
processes, and systems for productive plant and ani-
mal culture, while improving overall sustainability.
Agricultural and natural resources engineers are
employed as practicing professionals and managers
with agricultural producers, equipment manufactur-
ers, irrigation districts, food processors, consulting
engineering firms, start-up companies, and govern-
ment agencies. Graduates with interest in biome-
chanics work in industry on the design, evaluation,
and application of human-centered devices and sys-
tems, as well as on improving worker health and
safety.
Recommended biological science electives:
Animal Emphasis
Avian Sciences 100
Animal Science 143, 144, 146
Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior
101
Soil Science 100
Aquaculture Emphasis
Animal Science 118, 131, 136A
Applied Biological Systems Technology 163
Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology
120, 121
Biomechanics Emphasis
Biological Sciences 102
Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
101
Exercise Biology 103
Cell Biology and Human Anatomy 101
Plant Emphasis
Entomology 100
Environmental Horticulture 102
Environmental Science and Policy 100
Environmental Toxicology 101
Hydrologic Sciences 124
Microbiology 120
Plant Biology 111
Soil Science 100
Plant Sciences 101, 110A, 114, 142
Recommended engineering electives:
Biological Systems Engineering 128, 145
Biomedical Engineering 109, 116, 126
Civil and Environmental Engineering 140,
141, 142, 144, 145, 148A, 171
Engineering 111, 121, 180
Additional recommended electives:
Applied Biological Systems Technology
150, 161, 165
Suggested Advisers. J. Fan, F. Fathallah, K.
Giles, M. Grismer, T-C. Hung, B. Jenkins, K. Korn-
bluth, D. Slaughter, S. Upadhyaya, S. Vougioukas, J.
VanderGheynst, R. Zhang
Food Engineering. Producing the food we eat
every day constitutes the largest industrial sector of
the U.S. economy, and this production involves the
work of engineers in a wide variety of food indus-
tries, both at home and around the world. Students
specializing in food engineering design food pro-
cesses and operate equipment and facilities for pro-
duction of high quality, safe, and nutritious food with
minimal impact of these operations on the environ-
ment.
Students learn to apply engineering principles and
concepts to handle, store, process, package, and
distribute food and related products. In addition to
engineering principles, the food engineering special-
ization provides an understanding of the chemical,
biochemical, microbiological, and physical charac-
teristics of food. Students study concepts of food
refrigeration, freezing, thermal processing, drying,
and other food operations, food digestion, and
health and nutrition in food system design.
Food engineers work as practicing engineers, scien-
tists, and managers in the food industry.
Recommended biological science electives:
Biological Sciences 101, 102, 103
Environmental Science and Policy 110
Environmental Toxicology 101
Food Science and Technology 104, 104L,
119, 128
Plant Sciences 172
Recommended engineering electives:
Biological Systems Engineering 161
Chemical Engineering 157
Mechanical Engineering 171, 172
Suggested Advisers. G. Bornhorst, J. de Moura
Bell, T. Jeoh, M. McCarthy, N. Nitin, Z. Pan, D.
Slaughter
Upper Division Required Courses
UNITS
Engineering 100, 102, 104 105,
106....................................................18
Biological Systems Engineering 103, 125,
127, 130, 165, 170A, 170B, 170BL,
170C, 170CL......................................29
Biological Systems Engineering electives—
Select a minimum of 4 units from all upper
division Biological Systems Engineering
courses not otherwise required, with the
exception of Biological Systems Engineering
courses 189-199....................................4
Statistics 100.........................................4
Engineering electives—Select a minimum of
three units. All upper division courses offered
by the College of Engineering may be taken
as engineering electives with the exception of
the following:
Civil and Environmental Engineering 123,
Computer Science Engineering 188,
Engineering 103, 160, all courses
numbered 190-197 and 199 (except
Engineering 190, which may be taken for 2
units of engineering elective credit)....... 3
Biological science electives—All upper-
division courses in the College of Biological
Sciences (with the exception of Biological
Sciences 132, Evolution and Ecology 175,
Engineering: Biological and Agricultural
269
Fall 2011 and on Revised General Education (GE): AH=Arts and Humanities; SE=Science and Engineering; SS=Social Sciences;
ACGH=American Cultures; DD=Domestic Diversity; OL=Oral Skills; QL=Quantitative; SL=Scientific; VL=Visual; WC=World Cultures; WE=Writing Experience
Pre-Fall 2011 General Education (GE): ArtHum=Arts and Humanities; SciEng=Science and Engineering; SocSci=Social Sciences; Div=Domestic Diversity; Wrt=Writing Experience
Quarter Offered: F=Fall, W=Winter, S=Spring, Su=Summer; 2017-2018 offering in parentheses
Exercise Biology 102, 112, 115, 118
through 149L, Microbiology 100 and all
courses numbered 190-199) may be used
as biological science electives. The
following courses may also be taken as
biological science electives: Applied
Biological Systems Technology 161; Animal
Science 118, 143, 144, 146; Agricultural
Management and Rangeland Resources
110A; Atmospheric Science 133; Avian
Sciences 100; Cell Biology and Human
Anatomy 101, 101L; Entomology 100;
Environmental Horticulture 102;
Environmental Science Policy and
Management 120, 182, 185 (offered at
UC Berkeley); Environmental Science and
Policy 100, 110, 155; Environmental
Toxicology 101, 112A, 131; Food Science
and Technology 102A, 104L, 119, 120,
121, 128, 159; Infectious Diseases 141;
Soil Science 100; Wildlife, Fish, and
Conservation Biology 121. Students may
choose other upper division courses with
substantial biological content offered by the
College of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences; consultation with a faculty adviser
and approval by petition is required).....3
Upper Division Composition Requirement*
one course from the following: University
Writing Program 101, 102B, 102E, 102F,
102G, 104A, 104E, 104F, 104T (grade of
C- or better is required) ........................4
*The Upper-Division composition exam administered
by the College of Letters and Sciences cannot be
used to satisfy the upper-division composition
requirement for students in the Biological Systems
Engineering program.
Master Undergraduate Adviser. T. Jeoh
Energy Minor Programs
There is an urgent need to develop and commercial-
ize technologies for the sustainable conversion and
use of energy. The goal of these minors is to prepare
students for careers that require training in energy
science and technology, efficiency, and policy.
Clean technologies and green technologies includ-
ing energy are some of the fastest growing markets
for new investments. Well trained individuals in all
related fields are needed to provide the level of
expertise required to advance technology and policy
and to satisfy national and global objectives for
greater energy sustainability. The minors are
designed to accommodate persons of diverse back-
grounds with educational interests in areas that may
include engineering, science, policy, economics,
planning, and management.
Energy Science and Technology
Minor
All courses must be taken for a letter grade. A grade
of C- or better is required for all courses used to sat-
isfy minor requirements with an overall GPA in the
required minor courses of 2.000 or better.
Minor Requirements:
UNITS
Energy Science and Technology............. 20
Engineering 105 or Chemical Engineering
152B ...................................................4
Engineering 188....................................4
Select 12 units from: Biological Systems
Engineering 161; Chemical Engineering
146, 158C, 161A, 161B, 161L, 166; Civil
and Environmental Engineering 125, 143,
162, 163; Mechanical Engineering 161;
Agricultural and Resource Economics 175;
Food Science and Technology 123; Applied
Biological Systems Technology 182;
Atmospheric Science 116; Plant Science 101;
Environmental Science and Policy 167 ...12
Minor Advisers. B. Jenkins (Department of Biolog-
ical and Agricultural Engineering), K. McDonald
(Department of Chemical Engineering), C. van Dam
(Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engi-
neering)
Energy Policy Minor
All courses must be taken for a letter grade. A grade
of C- or better is required for all courses used to sat-
isfy the minor requirements with an overall GPA in
the required minor courses of 2.000 or better.
Minor Requirements:
UNITS
Energy Policy........................................18
Engineering 188 and Environmental Science
and Policy 167...................................... 8
Select 10 units from: Civil Engineering 125;
Environmental Science and Policy 171, 163,
168A, 169B; Political Science 105, 109,
122, 164 143, 162, 164..................... 10
Minor Advisers. D. Niemeier (Department of Civil
and Environmental Engineering), J. Ogden (Environ-
mental Science and Policy)
Energy Efficiency Minor
All courses must be taken for a letter grade. A grade
of C- or better is required for all courses used to sat-
isfy the minor requirements with overall GPA in the
required minor courses of 2.000 or better.
Minor Requirements:
UNITS
Energy Efficiency...................................20
Engineering 188 and Civil Engineering
125...................................................... 8
Select 12 units from: Civil Engineering 126,
127, 128, 143; Environmental Science and
Policy 167; Design 136A, 136B,
137A ................................................. 12
Minor Advisers. F. Loge (Civil and Environmental
Engineering), D. Sperling (Institute of Transportation
Studies), M. Modera (Western Cooling Efficiency
Center)
The Graduate Program in Biological
Systems Engineering
Integrated B.S./M.S, M.S., M.Engr., D.Engr., and
Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering
Designated Ph.D. emphasis available in
Biotechnology
http://bae.engineering.ucdavis.edu
530-752-0102
Graduate students in Biological Systems Engineering
focus on finding economically and environmentally
sustainable solutions to many of the most important
global issues of our time-the safety, security and
abundance of our food, detection of pathogens,
development of bioenergy and other sustainable
energy systems, control of insect-borne disease and
damage, as well as the preservation of our land, air
and water resources.
We enjoy the strategic advantage of being located
in California, the national leader in agricultural pro-
duction and crop diversity, and a major center for
biotechnology. With the unique status of belonging
to both the College of Engineering and the College
of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the pro-
gram benefits from a wide diversity of collaborations
across multiple disciplines. We interact with col-
leagues in both engineering and the life sciences to
create multidisciplinary approaches to our teaching
and research. Students benefit from this dynamic
environment that combines the strengths of nationally
ranked engineering, agricultural and environmental
programs.
Financial support is available in the form of research
assistantships, teaching assistantships, fellowships
and financial aid.
Research Highlights:
• Automation and Control
• Bioenvironmental engineering
• Renewable energy
• Industrial biotechnology
• Food safety
• Biosensors
• Bioprocess engineering
• Bioinstrumentation
• Ergonomics, health and safety
• Aquacultural engineering
• Ecological systems engineering
• Food engineering
• Forest and fiber engineering
• Postharvest engineering
• Remote sensing
• Robotics and autonomous systems
• Soil and water engineering
• Machine systems and precision agriculture
Research Facilities and Partnerships:
• Agricultural Ergonomics Research Center
• Fish Conservation and Culture Laboratory
• GIS Visualization Lab
• Energy Institute
• Bodega Marine Lab
• Western Center for Agricultural Equipment
Complete information is available on the departmen-
tal website.
Courses in Engineering: Biological
Systems (EBS)
Lower Division
1. Foundations of Biological Systems
Engineering (4)
Lecture—2 hours; laboratory—3 hours; project—
3 hours. Restricted to students in Biological Systems
Engineering. Introduction to engineering and the
engineering design process with examples drawn
from the field of biological systems engineering.
Introduction to computer-aided design and mechani-
cal fabrication of designs. Students work on a quar-
ter-long group design project. GE credit:
SciEng|OL, QL, SE, SL, VL.—F. (F.) Bornhorst, Fathal-
lah, Jenkins
75. Properties of Materials in Biological
Systems (4)
Lecture—3 hours; laboratory—3 hours. Prerequisite:
Biological Sciences 2A; Physics 9C (may be taken
concurrently). Properties of typical biological materi-
als; composition and structure with emphasis on the
effects of physical and biochemical properties on
design of engineered systems; interactions of biolog-
ical materials with typical engineering materials. GE
credit: SciEng|QL, SE, SL, VL, WE.—W. (W.)
Slaughter, Zicari
90C. Research Group Conference in
Biological Systems Engineering (1)
Discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite: lower division
standing in Biological Systems Engineering or Food
Engineering; consent of instructor. Research group
conference. May be repeated for credit. (P/NP
grading only.) GE credit: SE.—F, W, S. (F, W, S.)
92. Internship in Biological Systems
Engineering (1-5)
Internship. Prerequisite: lower division standing;
project approval prior to period of internship. Super-
vised work experience in biological systems engi-
neering. May be