Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
Type of Organization:
University of Arizona
UA College:
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Engineering
Description:
Biosystems Engineering is a biologically based engineering discipline that applies engineering knowledge and expertise to biological systems. At the University of Arizona we have two primary tracks: biological engineering and water resources engineering.
Example Activities:
The biological engineering emphasis provides background for developing biotechnology applications based on a strong knowledge of both engineering and biological sciences, and covers such applications as biosensors, bioreactors, cell cultures, alternative fuels, and more. This emphasis also includes a pre med track and a focus in controlled environment agriculture. The water resources engineering emphasis is strongly based on soil, water, and plant relationships and is aimed at water management, irrigation engineering, water quality controls and environmental management.
Served Populations:
Urban Populations, Indigenous Populations, Farmers, Ranchers, Hispanic Communities
Environmental Category:
Climate Change, Freshwater Use, Land Use Change, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Cycles
Location of Activities:
Tucson
Website:
Contact Information:
520-621-1607
Kitt Farrell-Poe
Department Head
kittfp@email.arizona.edu
Theresa Spicer
Program Coordinator, Sr
tspicer@email.arizona.edu
Kitt Farrell-Poe
Department Head
kittfp@email.arizona.edu
Theresa Spicer
Program Coordinator, Sr
tspicer@email.arizona.edu
