Career Outlook and Opportunities
     Biological and Agricultural Engineering is the branch of science that provides the engineering expertise to meet the needs of the agricultural industry.  Biological and Agricultural Engineers receive a unique education since they are trained to apply engineering principles to biological materials and thus make it possible to produce and process food and fiber.  An engineer might work on the design and construction of a mechanical tomato harvester, a waste treatment system for a dairy farm, a method that would allow a processing plant to use less energy, or microcomputer-based controls for an irrigation system.  Biological and Agricultural Engineers have helped to develop and implement many of the conservation programs used in the U.S. and in other parts of the world.  Virtually all engineering disciplines are currently experiencing shortages, and agricultural engineering is no exception.  It is anticipated that the demand will exceed the supply for many years to come.  Electric utility companies, machinery manufacturers, government agencies, processing companies, and others will need more ag engineers than will be available.  This will mean a high number of job opportunities for those who have chosen the profession with a future, BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING.

Representative Employers
    Soil Conservation Service, Agricultural Research Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Extension Service, universities and colleges, electric companies, machinery manufacturers, processing companies, irrigation equipment manufacturers, computer companies, and others.

Educational Program
     The Biological and Agricultural Engineering Program is a four-year degree program.  The first two years may be taken at Abraham Baldwin and then the student can transfer to a senior university or college to complete the degree.  The two-year program at Abraham Baldwin is recognized as providing a firm foundation on which the final two years can build.  Many of today's leaders in biological and agricultural  engineering began at Abraham Baldwin and continued their education elsewhere.

 The program at Abraham Baldwin today is stronger than ever with instruction using the latest in computer technology, comparable to that at a major university.  In addition, class sizes at Abraham Baldwin are smaller and, therefore, instructors can give more attention to the individual student and help each one reach his or her full potential.

Course of Study
     While at Abraham Baldwin, the biological and agricultural  engineering student will take courses in calculus, physics, chemistry, biology, and in the humanities area.  In addition to these, there are also courses in the major, such as engineering graphics (CAD), surveying, and manufacturing processes, plus the student who attends Abraham Baldwin can also take the required agricultural courses.  This background allows the student to be a full-fledged junior upon transferring and not be hindered by a lack of prerequisite.

Basic Studies Requirements
 Humanities (English): four courses
 Science and Mathematics: four courses
 Social Science: four courses
 Physical Education courses

Major Area
 Biology: one course
 Mathematics: two courses
 Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Biology, or      Physics: two courses

A detailed listing of the courses required for these majors can be found in the ABAC catalog.