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Dec 23, 2024
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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (Ph.D.)
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Van C. Kelley, Department Head
Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan, Distinguished Professor/Graduate Coordinator
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Raven Precision Agriculture Center 217
605-688-5141
Program Information
Students who undertake this Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering graduate degree normally have as their goal a better understanding of the current theories, principles, issues, and problems in agricultural, biological, thermal, fluid, control, bulk materials storage/handling systems, animal systems, precision agriculture and mechanical systems. Graduate studies improve the student’s ability to think critically and creatively, and to synthesize, analyze, and integrate ideas for decision-making and problem solving.
This program offers students an opportunity to undertake research and advanced study in specialization areas such as:
- biorenewable energy and bioresource conversion technologies,
- engineering of advanced precision agriculture systems used in production agriculture,
- natural resources engineering for utilization and conservation of soil and water resources,
- advanced manufacturing and quality control technologies focused on composition, properties, and integrity of materials,
- advanced thermal-fluid systems,
- advanced composites,
- advanced animal systems
- bulk materials storage/handling systems,
- precision agriculture, and
- systems modeling.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Acquire and apply the knowledge and skills to make an original contribution to the agricultural, biosystems and mechanical engineering field.
- Conduct creative and independent research within a supportive framework.
- Understand and critically evaluate the relevant engineering literature.
- Communicate relevant engineering principles and theories by written, oral, and visual means.
- Apply engineering principles and procedures to the recognition, interpretation, and understanding of prior and current knowledge in the field.
- Exhibit an appropriate awareness of and commitment to the ethical conduct of research.
Course Delivery Format
The program engages students in lecture, laboratory, and in hands-on, field-based learning experiences.
Student Engagement and Support Opportunities
Financial assistance in the form of research assistantships and project assistantships is available on a highly competitive basis.
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Available Options for Graduate Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy |
60 Credit Plan |
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90 Credit Plan |
Additional Admission Requirements
GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Score of 550 paper-based, 79 Internet-based
IELTS: 6.5
Duolingo: 110
Personal statement with a focus on area of research interest and prospective faculty to whom interest in working for the degree program.
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