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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (Ph.D.)
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan, Maynard A. Klingbeil Endowed Department Head and Distinguished Professor
Lin Wei, Professor/Graduate Coordinator
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Raven Precision Agriculture Center 136
605-688-5666
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.
Financial assistance in the form of research assistantships and project assistantships is available on a highly competitive basis.
Course Delivery Format
The program engages students in lecture, laboratory, and in hands-on, field-based learning experiences.
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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.
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: 79 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
IELTS: 6.5
Duolingo: 110
Three letters of recommendation with at least one from an individual who can address the applicant’s technical knowledge background and ability to perform research, a research statement or statement of interest area intent, and transcripts are required.
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