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:: BS BioResource and Agricultural Engineering (BRAE) ::


The bioresource/agriculture engineer represents the most general type of engineer, adept at utilizing electrical and mechanical energy sources, water resources, and designing structural units. The curriculum features a unique combination of engineering and applied science coursework, with a focus on preparing graduates for practice in professional engineering.

The mission of the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering program is to provide a "Learn by Doing" undergraduate educational experience that will prepare students for engineering practice in support of agriculture and related industries throughout the West.

The objectives of the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering program are to produce graduates who, in 3-5 years after graduation, are successful as one of the following:

  • Engineers in positions of professional responsibility and leadership in a modern multi-disciplinary, system-oriented environment that emphasizes problem solving
  • Actively pursuing or have achieved a degree in an advanced degree program
  • Applying unique engineering problem-solving skills and principles within a career outside traditional engineering environments, such as management, teaching, research, or other professional fields
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    (2005-07 Catalog)

    • 60 units upper division
    • GWR
    • 2.0 GPA
    • USCP
     

    * = Satisfies General Education requirement

Major Courses
BRAE 128 Careers in Bioresource & Ag Engr.2
BRAE 129 Laboratory Skills and Safety1
BRAE 133 Engineering Design Graphics2
BRAE 151 CAD for Agricultural Engineering1
BRAE 216 Fundamentals of Electricity4
BRAE 226 Princ Bioresource Engineering4
BRAE 232 Agricultural Structures Planning4
BRAE 234 Intro Mechanical Systems-Agric4
BRAE 236 Principles of Irrigation4
BRAE 239 Engineering Surveying4
BRAE 312 Hydraulics4
BRAE 328 Measurements/Computer Interfacing4
BRAE 331 Irrigation Theory3
BRAE 403 Agricultural Systems Engineering4
BRAE 414 Irrigation Engineering4
BRAE 421, 422 Equipment Engineering3,4
BRAE 433 Agricultural Structures Design4
BRAE 460 Senior Project Organization1
BRAE 461, 462 Senior Project I, II2,2
Adviser approved electives10

 Subtotal

 

75

 

Support Courses
BIO 213 and ENGR/BRAE 213 or MCRO 221 Microbiology (*B2)4
CE 201 Mechanics of Materials (6) or CE 204 and CE 207 Mechanics of Materials I, II (3)(3)6
CHEM 124 General Chemistry for the Engineering Disciplines (*B3/B4)4
CHEM 125 General Chemistry for the Engineering Disciplines (*Add'l Area B)4
CSC 231/CSC 232/CSC 2342/3
ECON 201 Survey of Economics (*D2)4
ENGL 149 Technical Writing for Engineers (*A3)4
MATH 141, 142 Calculus I, II (*B1)4,4
MATH 143 Calculus III (*Add'l Area B)4
MATH 241 Calculus IV4
MATH 244 Linear Analysis I4
ME 211 Engineering Statics3
ME 212 Engineering Dynamics3
ME 302 Thermodynamics3
PHYS 131, 132, 133 General Physics4,4,4
PHYS 206 Instrument/Experimental Physics and PHYS 256 Electrical Measurements Lab or EE 321 Electronics & EE 361 Electronics Lab3,1
SS 121 Introductory Soil Science4
STAT 312 Statistical Methods-Engr. (*B6)4

 Subtotal

 

81-82

 

General Education (GE)

72 units required; 36 units are in Support.

*Minimum of 8 units required at the 300-400 level.

Area A Communication

(8)

A1 Expository Writing

4

A2 Oral Communication

4

Area C Arts and Humanities

(16)

C1 Literature

4

C2 Philosophy

4

C3 Fine/Performing Arts

4

C4 Upper-division elective

4

Area D/E Society and the Individual

(12)

D1 The American Experience (40404)

4

D2 Political Economy * 4 units in Support

0

D3 Comparative Social Institutions

4

D4 Self Development (CSU Area E)

4

Subtotal36
  
Total192

 

 

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