The undergraduate program in Agricultural and Biological Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET under both the agricultural engineering and biological engineering criteria. The program educational objectives (PEOs) and outcomes are listed below.
Program Educational Objectives
- Enter the agricultural and biological engineering profession as practicing engineers and consultants with prominent companies and organizations in diverse areas that include agricultural and off-road equipment manufacturing and automation, food and fiber processing, renewable energy production, environmental conservation and water quality engineering, indoor environmental control, systems informatics and analysis, or other related fields.
- Pursue graduate education and research at major research universities in agricultural and biological engineering, and related fields.
- Advance in their chosen fields to supervisory and management positions.
- Engage in continued learning through professional development.
- Participate in and contribute to professional societies and community services.
Outcomes
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An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
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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.
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An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
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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.
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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.
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An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
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An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
ABE Statistics*
| Category | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 148 | 164 | 162 | 145 | 162 | 184 |
| Graduate enrollment | 75 | 61 | 67 | 77 | 63 | 65 |
| ABE Total Students | 223 | 225 | 229 | 222 | 225 | 249 |
| B.S. degrees granted | 32 | 36 | 26 | 49 | 51 | 36 |
| M.S. degrees granted | 15 | 9 | 20 | 11 | 16 | 24 |
| Ph.D. degrees granted | 7 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| ABE Total Degrees Granted | 54 | 49 | 56 | 61 | 71 |
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*Does not include students in the TSM program
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Agricultural and Biological Engineering satisfies the educational requirements for engineering licensure or certification in all of the 55 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Please go to https://www.online.uillinois.edu/resources/sara.asp to find your state’s requirements, resources and contact information.
You are encouraged to contact the appropriate licensing agency for your location or wherever you desire to be licensed or certified to seek information and additional guidance. Please be aware that there may be licensure or certification requirements in addition to an academic program’s curriculum.
Note: This disclosure is being made in compliance with federal regulation 34 CFR §668.43 and the State Authorization and Reciprocity Agreements Manual.