The BAET curriculum is administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and is intended to uniquely prepare students for hands-on application of technology to efficiently manage agricultural and environmental systems. Flexibility within the program allows students to attain depth in science, business, or environmental areas. Graduates provide a critical link in the agricultural and environmental spectrum by interacting directly with both production personnel as well as the designers and implementers of technological systems.
The program objectives of the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Technology (BAET) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree are to:
- Develop technical knowledge of physical and biological sciences used in agricultural and environmental systems;
- Apply critical thinking, existing technology and practical approaches to solve problems in agricultural and environmental systems;
- Produce technologists able to work in teams and effectively communicate to audiences; and
- Develop in students an appreciation for life-long education that supports their careers.