VSU Agricultural Biosystems Engineering at glance

At a glance

Program Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Duration 4 Years
College College of Engineering and Technology
Department Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Campus VSU Main Campus, Baybay City, Leyte
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VSU Agricultural Biosystems Engineering at glance

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VSU Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering about program

About the Program

The BSABE program is designed to produce graduates who possess knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the application of engineering science and designs to the processes and systems involved in the sustainable production, post production, and processing of safe food, feed, fiber, timber, and other agricultural and biological materials; the efficient utilization, conservation, and development of climate change mitigation measures, in order to enhance human health in harmony with the environment. Agricultural and Biosystems (AB) consist of crops, poultry, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture resources, forestry and other plants, new renewable energy, wastes, natural resources, and climates.

The graduates of BSABE are expected to understand and apply engineering science and designs to identify, analyse, and create solutions for problems concerning land development; irrigation and drainage including dams, farm roads and bridges; AB production machinery; new and renewable energy, AB buildings and structures; postharvest and processing technologies; climate change, and natural resources, environmental and waste management.

The present curriculum introduces specializations by requiring the students to engage in any of the following major fields: Construction Engineering and Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering.

 

Program highlights

Engineering Mathematics (12 units)
Courses Min. Credit Units
  • Calculus I

3

  • Calculus II

3

  • Differential Equations

3

  • Engineering Data Analysis

3

Natural and Physical Sciences (8 units)
  • Chemistry for Engineers

4

  • Physics for Engineers

4

 

Basic Engineering Sciences (10 units)
  • Computer Aided Drafting

1

  • Engineering Mechanics I

3

  • Engineering Mechanics II

3

  • Engineering Economy

3


Basic Engineering for ABE (25 units)
  • Introduction to AB Engineering

1

  • Strength of Materials

3

  • Fluid Mechanics

3

  • Surveying

3

  • Materials and Processes for ABE

3

  • Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

5

  • Computer Applications in AB Engineering

3

  • ABE Related Laws, Specifications, Contracts, and Ethics

1

  • Technopreneurship 101

3


Allied Courses (9 units)
  • Principles of Animal Science

3

  • Principles of Crop Science

3

  • Principles of Soil Science

3


Professional Courses (48 units)

AB Machinery and Power Engineering

 
  • AB Power Engineering

3

  • Renewable Energy for AB Applications

3

  • AB Machinery and Mechanization

3

  • Machine Design for AB Production

3

AB Structures & Environment Engineering

 
  • AB Structures Engineering

3

  • Plant and Livestock Systems and Environmental Control Engineering

3

  • AB Electrification and Control Systems

3

  • AB Waste Management Engineering

3

AB Land  and Water Resources Engineering

 
  • Hydrometeorology

3

  • Irrigation and Drainage Engineering

3

  • Land and Water Conservation Engineering

3

  • Aquaculture Engineering

3

AB Process Engineering

 
  • Properties of AB Materials

3

  • AB Products Processing and Storage

3

  • Food Process Engineering

3

  • Design and Management of AB Processing Systems

3


Seminar/Industry Immersion/Thesis (10 units)
  • Undergraduate Seminar

1

  • Industry Immersion Program (240 hours)

3

  • Thesis

6

  • VSU Agricultural Biosystems Engineering Career Opportunity
  • VSU Agricultural Biosystems Engineering Notable Alumni
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Career Opportunities

Graduates of the this program can be employed as a:

  • Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer
  • Survey Research Agricultural Engineer
  • Environmental Controls Engineer
  • Food Supervisor
  • Agricultural Inspector
  • Agricultural Specialist
  • Farm Shop Manager
  • Researcher
  • Agronomist
  • Plant Physiologist
  • Soil Scientist
  • Microbiologist
  • Agricultural Crop Engineer
  • New emerging professions (landscape engineer, IT professional, etc.)

Notable Alumni

The following Viscans who graduated in this program have made a name in their field:

  • Engr. Sisinio Narisma – Senior Vice President, Development Bank of the Philippines
  • Engr. Joel Pilapil – Regional Director, Phil. Coconut Authority- Region 8
  • Engr. Ramon Barbosa – Regional Director, Phil. Coconut Authority- CARAGA
  • Dr. Roberto Guarte – Former Vice Pres. For Admin. and Finance, Visayas State University
  • Dr. Remberto Patindol – Vice Pres. For Admin. And Finance, Visayas State
  • Engr. Anecito Narit – City Engineer, City of Maasin
  • Engr. Emeterio Villanosa – Regional Director, Land Registration Authority-Reg.8
  • Dr. Camilo Polinga – Vice Pres. For Academic Affairs, Cavite State University

Contact

Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
College of Engineering and Technology
Visayas State University
Visca, Baybay City, Leyte
Philippines 6521
Phone: 565 0600 Local 1015: 09610706200
Email: dabe@vsu.edu.ph
Facebook: fb.com/vsudabe

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