BE201

This course introduces the focus areas within the Biosystems Engineering department and introduces career development skills. Through a survey of the focus areas of the department, students will participate in lectures, tours, visits, hands-on activities, and presentations by alumni. Emphasis is placed on building critical thinking skills to solve problems in the biosystems fields. Discussion topics include internship opportunities and professionalism. Laboratory exercises may include assembling a landscape irrigation system, demonstrating drones, using sensors and controls in controlled environment agriculture settings, using an Arduino or Raspberry Pi to control a device, and biological sensing. Presentations, guest speakers, discussions, and writing exercises provide communication experiences.

CE - CL (Cross Listed)

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