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Completed Approvals:
  
Submit Program
on 2011-01-10
by Susan Olsen
(olsen005@umn.edu ) 		 >  Degree-Granting College
for College of Science and Engineering
on 2011-01-18
by Crystal Schwietz
(schwi098@umn.edu ) 		 >  Approver College
for College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
on 2011-01-18
by William Ganzlin
(bganzlin@umn.edu ) 		 >  Provost
on 2011-02-04
by Joseph Shultz
(shul0048@umn.edu ) 		 > 

Registrar Review
on 2011-02-28
by Brenda Stutelberg
(stute003@umn.edu ) 		 >  Catalog Review
Sent Back
on 2011-03-03
by Travis Trautman
(trau0001@umn.edu ) 		 >  Provost
Sent Back
on 2011-03-30
by Joseph Shultz
(shul0048@umn.edu ) 		 >  Degree-Granting College
Sent Back
for College of Science and Engineering
on 2011-04-01
by Crystal Schwietz
(schwi098@umn.edu ) 		 > 

Submit Program
on 2011-06-21
by Susan Olsen
(olsen005@umn.edu )
Approver Comments (oldest to newest)
  
Approval level:  Registrar Review   Action:  Pending Approval   Author:  Jason Holscher   Date submitted:  2011-02-25 10:44:19.0
APAS has been updated.
Approval level:  Registrar Review   Action:  Approved   Author:  Brenda Stutelberg   Date submitted:  2011-02-28 10:06:31.0
No People Soft changes needed.
Approval level:  Catalog Review   Action:  Pending Approval   Author:  Travis Trautman   Date submitted:  2011-03-03 14:27:10.0
I've created a dummy program titled 'Travis1' and created course groups/lists for the ones in 2 sub-plans that should definitely be re-formatted from plain text. The Copy Course Group/List function can be used in the system. Under Bioproducts Engineering, take the one titled 'Technical Electives'. Under Environmental and Ecological Engineering, take 'Biochemistry', 'Engineering Technical Electives', and 'Other Technical Electives'.
Approval level:  Catalog Review   Action:  Sent Back to Previous Level   Author:  Travis Trautman   Date submitted:  2011-03-03 14:32:15.0
There were numerous courses that had changed numbers in ECAS that were in the plain text, so I have reflected those changes in what I set up. Whenever possible, I selected that they did need to be taken A/F with a min grade of C-. For the term range, I selected Y4 Fall - Y4 Spring, but no recommended term. These values are only critical for checkpoint groups (these are not now). Please adjust accordingly, and please re-examine the sample plans to make sure they are valid with the new formatting.
Approval level:  Provost   Action:  Pending Approval   Author:  Travis Trautman   Date submitted:  2011-03-03 15:11:54.0
The course groups listed in the 'Bioprocessing and Food Engineering' sub-plan are a little more challenging to do outside of text, but I have made a suggestion of one to replace the 'Engineering Technical Electives' one in the program 'Travis1'. If we can narrow down the subject designators for both the Biology and Technical electives, we can use level range entries (e.g. BIOL 3xxx) and create those two as course lists.
Approval level:  Provost   Action:  Sent Back to Previous Level   Author:  Joseph Shultz   Date submitted:  2011-03-30 16:17:52.0
Crystal, Please fix so that courses are formally listed and hyper-linked. I left you a phone message as well. Joe
Approval level:  Degree-Granting College   Action:  Sent Back to Previous Level   College:  Science and Engineering, Coll   Author:  Crystal Schwietz   Date submitted:  2011-04-01 09:01:37.0
The courses listed under technical electives in bioproducts engineering, environmental and ecological engineering, and bioprocessing and food engineering need to be created with hyperlinks.

General Information
Institution: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities <no change>
Campus: Twin Cities <no change>
Career: Undergraduate <no change>
Program type: Baccalaureate <no change>
Program title (short): Bioprod/Biosys Engr B.B.E. <no change>
Program title (long): Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering B.B.E. <no change>
Program short description: BiopBiosEn <no change>
Additional terms: · This program is 8 semesters (4 years) long.
· This program does not need any summer terms.		 <no change>
Stakeholder college(s): · Food, Agri & Nat Res Sci, Coll
· Science and Engineering, Coll		 <no change>
Degree-granting college(s): · Science and Engineering, Coll <no change>
Approver college(s): · Food, Agri & Nat Res Sci, Coll
· Science and Engineering, Coll		 <no change>
Administrative college(s): · Science and Engineering, Coll <no change>
Budgetary college(s): · 'Food, Agri & Nat Res Sci, Coll'=100 <no change>
Acad plan code(s): · 'Science and Engineering, Coll'=216629107 <no change>
Department(s): · Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering <no change>
First term admitting students: Spring 2007 <no change>
Effective date: Fall 2010 Spring 2011
Degree: Bachelor of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering <no change>
Catalog description: The bioproducts and biosystems engineering curriculum provides a broad fundamental scientific and engineering background to harness the molecular building blocks of renewable resources for sustainable utilization, to design and develop biological systems, and to help improve the environment by developing solutions for environmental and natural resource issues affecting soil, water, and air. The curriculum offers three areas of specialization: bioproducts engineering, bioprocessing and food engineering, and environmental and ecological engineering.

The program produces graduates who

* have a broad fundamental engineering background including mathematics, physical science, biological science and engineering science and design;

* serve the engineering needs of clientele in the areas of bioproducts, bioprocessing and food, and environment and ecology;

* are successfully employed in engineering jobs in industry, consulting, government, or academia;

* are engaged in professional development and lifelong learning.		 The bioproducts and biosystems engineering curriculum provides a broad fundamental scientific and engineering background to harness the molecular building blocks of renewable resources for sustainable utilization, to design and develop biological systems, and to help improve the environment by developing solutions for environmental and natural resource issues affecting soil, water, and air. The curriculum offers three areas of specialization: bioproducts engineering, food engineering, and environmental and ecological engineering.

The program produces graduates who

* have a broad fundamental engineering background including mathematics, physical science, biological science and engineering science and design;

* serve the engineering needs of clientele in the areas of bioproducts, bioprocessing and food, and environment and ecology;

* are successfully employed in engineering jobs in industry, consulting, government, or academia;

* are engaged in professional development and lifelong learning.
RIASEC codes: 1. IRE
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Field of study: Math, Engineering, and Science <no change>
Program contact(s):

U of M internet ID: shri
Name: Sridharan Ramaswamy
E-mail address: shri@umn.edu
Telephone number: 612/624-8797
Campus mailing address:
Bioproducts/Biosystems Engr, Room 203       KaufL, 6130A, 2004 Folwell Ave, St Paul, MN 55108

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Narrative Materials
Brief summary or overview of reason for proposed new program or rationale for changes: Update the Sample Plan to reflect the change of credits for BBE 4013 to 3 credits from 4 credits. Update sample plans for Bioprod Engrg, Environ & Ecol Engrg, Food Engrg. Remove EE 3005, change electives. Emphasis name change to Food Engineering from Bioprocessing & Food Engineering.  
External accrediting agency for this program: ABET <no change>
External accrediting agency address: ABET, Inc., 111 Market Pl., Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202 <no change>
External accrediting agency phone number: (410) 347-77 <no change>
External accrediting agency Web site URL: www.abet.org <no change>
Frequency of agency review: Every 6 years <no change>
Mission, priorities and interrelatedness: This proposal is to merge two engineering degree programs currently offered through the Institute of Technology: the Bachelor of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BBAE) and Bachelor of Bio-based Products Engineering (BBPE).  As part of the University???s strategic positioning initiative to become the top three public research universities in the world, and following the task force recommendations, the faculty from the Departments of Bio-based Products and Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, after year-long discussions, proposed to merge the two departments forming a new combined department ??? Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering. This has been officially approved, effective July 01, 2006. The unifying mission of the newly merged Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering is to integrate engineering, science, technology and management for sustainable use of renewable resources and enhancement of the environment. The department envisions to be global leaders in the discovery, development and application of renewable resources and sustainable technologies to meet society's needs while enhancing the environment in Minnesota and beyond.

The merged Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering program is central to our mission and exemplifies our vision in many ways. The combined departments have strategically adapted and modified their programs, aligning themselves to the changing world of agriculture and forest products and positioning themselves well for the 21st century bio-economy. The two programs and departments, over many years, have embraced a broad scope and mission in teaching, research and service, from traditional agriculture and forest products converging into a broader mission of sustainable utilization of renewable resources and enhancement of the environment. The merger of the undergraduate engineering program is the culmination of that effort and a new beginning for an exciting and strong future for the programs.
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Need and demand: A recent NRC report concluded that the role and importance of bioproducts and biosystems is poised to grow increasingly, if not exponentially, contributing to improving the sustainability of renewable bio-resources, environmental quality, and national security while improving our global competitiveness. It has a long and rich history in Minnesota and it is now poised for greater growth and expansion as we enter into the 21st bio century.

The merged Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) degree program is the only such program in the nation to take a combined bioproducts and biosystems focus to the curriculum and fully leveraging the synergies. These programs in recent years have seen increased student interest, especially with Minnesota???s leadership position in biofuels and environmental sustainability. Both programs enjoy significant support, including scholarship contributions and employment opportunities for graduates from bioproducts and biosystems related industry and agencies. There are plenty of jobs available for BBE graduates. Graduates find employment in small and large sized bioproducts and biosystems related industries and agencies in Minnesota and throughout the nation. The departmental Advisory Council, with diverse membership including 3M, Cargill, USDA ARS, MNDOT, MPCA, has been very supportive of the future direction of the combined departments and the merged engineering program. One indication of their continued support is the increase in scholarship contributions and growth in job opportunities that have tracked increases in student numbers. The intended geographic service area is primarily Minnesota and the upper Midwest, potentially expanding to other regions in the U.S.
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Comparative advantage: Minnesota has a rich history of renewable resources based industry including both forestry and agriculture and is now poised for an even greater growth and expansion as we enter into the 21st bio century. The role and importance of renewable natural resources, including forests, agriculture and other biomass, is increasing in the growing worldwide demand for materials, chemicals and energy. The merged Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) degree program is the only such program in the nation to take a combined bioproducts and biosystems focus to the curriculum and fully leveraging their synergies. These programs in recent years have seen increased student interest, especially with Minnesota???s leadership position in biofuels and the environmental sustainability. World renowned faculty expertise in the broad area of bioproducts, biosystems and the environment, both within the Institute of Technology (IT) and the College of Food, Agricultural, Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) and additional expertise across the University the state, provide a unique comparative advantage, like no other in the world, to help propel Minnesota to the forefront of the 21st century bio-economy and environmental sustainability. <no change>
Efficiency, effectiveness, and use of resources: The BAE and BPE existing degree programs are offered through the Institute of Technology. They are being merged under this proposal to create the BBE program. Faculty from the two programs have spent considerable time and effort in combining the curriculums, looking for opportunities for synergy and co-operation. As a result, several courses have been combined and one new course has been added. The BBE departmental curriculum committee will be making recommendations for continuous improvement in teaching efficiency and effectiveness. Combining majors provides an increase in critical numbers of students, and this will help attract more students. The resulting increase in enrollment and student credit hours (SCH) will lead to an improved use of resources.

The program is within the capacity of the unit???s resources for teaching classes. We have requested replacement of one faculty member who recently passed away.  The program is supported through the college???s student recruitment, admissions and academic advising services. The program continues to enjoy support from external stakeholders, providing scholarship funding. We continue to nurture this relationship, building and leveraging the resources it provides to get additional resources for scholarships, etc. in the future.

The merged degree program will help improve the overall economic and effective operation of the new department. Overall student recruitment, advising, student services resources available in the Institute of Technology and the expanded College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources (CFANS) will provide support for the growing needs of the program. Additional resources, if needed, will be sought through the college???s compact process as well as through external support.
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Program quality and assessment: The educational objectives of the merged program are to produce graduates: with a broad fundamental engineering background, including mathematics, physical science, biological science and engineering science and design; to serve the engineering needs of clientele in the areas of bioproducts, bioprocessing and food, or environment and ecology; who are successfully employed in engineering jobs in industry, consulting, government, or academia; who continue to be engaged in professional development and life long learning throughout their careers.

The BAE undergraduate program is an ABET-accredited undergraduate degree. It has enjoyed continuous accreditation over many decades and was last accredited in Fall 2001. The Bio-based Products Engineering program was slated for ABET accreditation in Fall 2007, along with the rest of the engineering programs in IT. We will be seeking re-accreditation of the BAE program with the changed name: Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) with three specializations - Bioproducts Engineering, Bioprocessing and Food Engineering, and Environmental and Ecological Engineering.

Departmental faculty members continue to improve their teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes by participating in variety of programs, including the Bush Early and Midcareer faculty development programs and technology-enhanced learning, by bringing latest teaching and learning technologies, including on-line classes, etc. We continue to seek a highly qualified diverse student body from various backgrounds both from within the metro area, greater Minnesota and the upper Midwest. Departmental faculty are very diverse in ethnicity and background and such diversity will be maintained.
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Program development: This followed a lengthy departmental planning process. Discussions went on for about a year (since summer, 2005). There were also months of discussions and consultationa with internal and external units and the BAE and BPE departmental advisory councils.
 
The proposal was voted on and approved by the full departmental faculty on August 12, 2006. It was approved by the Institute of Technology Curriculum Committee on Sept 18, 2006. It has been approved by the Institute of Technology Faculty Assembly on XX, 2006. It has been presented to the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) curriculum committee for informational purpose,s on October 13, 2006.  The Deans??? offices in the Institute of Technology and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences have been very supportive.
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Admission Requirements
Preferred freshman writing course(s): <no change>
Minimum courses or credits to be completed before admission: 10 Courses <no change>
Indicate students that are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major: Yes, Both Freshmen and Transfer students <no change>
Preferred minimum G.P.A. for college-admitted students seeking entry to the major: No G.P.A. Requirement above 2.0. <no change>
Preferred minimum G.P.A. for college-admitted students from another U of M college (I.U.T.s): No G.P.A. Requirement above 2.0. <no change>
Preferred minimum G.P.A. for college-admitted students transferring from outside the University: No G.P.A. Requirement above 2.0. <no change>
Explanation of G.P.A. above 2.0 requirements: Limited laboratory space <no change>
Required course(s):
Mathematics
  MATH 1271 - Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
    or MATH 1371 - CSE Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
  MATH 1272 - Calculus II (4.0 cr)
    or MATH 1372 - CSE Calculus II (4.0 cr)
  MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
    or MATH 2373 - CSE Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
  MATH 2263 - Multivariable Calculus (4.0 cr)
    or MATH 2374 - CSE Multivariable Calculus and Vector Analysis (4.0 cr)
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Biological and Physical Sciences
BIOL 1009 - General Biology, BIOL (4.0 cr)
  CHEM 1021 - Chemical Principles I, PHYS (4.0 cr)
    or CHEM 1031H - Honors Chemistry I, PHYS, H (4.0 cr)
  CHEM 1022 - Chemical Principles II, PHYS (4.0 cr)
    or CHEM 1032H - Honors Chemistry II, PHYS, H (4.0 cr)
  PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I, PHYS, WI (4.0 cr)
    or PHYS 1401V - Honors Physics I, PHYS, WI, H (4.0 cr)
  PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II, PHYS, WI (4.0 cr)
    or PHYS 1402V - Honors Physics II, PHYS, WI, H (4.0 cr)
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Mechanics and Structural Design
Take exactly 1 course(s) from the following:
   · BBE 3001 - Mechanics and Structural Design (4.0 cr)
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Program Requirements
Program length in credits: 128 credits <no change>
Major length in credits: 40 to 48 credits <no change>
Number of semesters of a second language that are required: 0 <no change>
Specific language(s) required: No Second Language <no change>
Required course(s):
Common Core
BBE 1001 - Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Orientation (1.0 cr)
  BBE 3013 - Engineering Principles of Molecular and Cellular Processes (3.0 cr)
  BBE 3033 - Material and Energy Balances in Biological Systems (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4303 - Introduction to Bio-based Materials Science (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4013 - Transport in Biological Systems (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4023W - Process Control and Instrumentation, WI (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4502W - BBE Capstone Design, WI (4.0 cr)
  CE 3502 - Fluid Mechanics (4.0 cr)
  BBE 3043 - Biological and Environmental Thermodynamics (3.0 cr)
  BBE 3002 - Introduction to Engineering Design (3.0 cr)
  STAT 3021 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3.0 cr)
  		Common Core
BBE 1001 - Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Orientation (1.0 cr)
  BBE 3001 - Mechanics and Structural Design (4.0 cr)
  BBE 3002 - Introduction to Engineering Design (3.0 cr)
  BBE 3013 - Engineering Principles of Molecular and Cellular Processes (3.0 cr)
  BBE 3033 - Material and Energy Balances in Biological Systems (3.0 cr)
  BBE 3043 - Biological and Environmental Thermodynamics (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4012 - Transport in Biological Processes I (4.0 cr)
  BBE 4013 - Transport in Biological Systems (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4023W - Process Control and Instrumentation, WI (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4303 - Introduction to Bio-based Materials Science (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4502W - BBE Capstone Design, WI (4.0 cr)
  STAT 3021 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3.0 cr)
 
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Sub-plans
Sub-plan requirement for this program: Yes <no change>
Sub-plan(s):
Title: Bioproducts Engineering
Title (long) of sub-plan: Bioproducts Engineering <no change>
Title (short) of sub-plan: Bioproducts Engineering <no change>
Sub-plan code: BIOPRODENG <no change>
Description: <no change>
Degree requirements: <no change>
Required course(s):
Chemistry
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I (3.0 cr)
  CHEM 3501 {Inactive}
Chemistry
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I (3.0 cr)
  CHEM 4501 - Introduction to Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and Statistical Mechanics (3.0 cr)

Emphasis Courses
BBE 4713 - Biological Process Engineering (3.0 cr)
  BBE 1002 - Wood and Fiber Science (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4001 - Chemistry of Plant Materials (4.0 cr)
  BBE 4301 - Surface and Colloid Science in Bio-based Products Manufacturing (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4401 - Bioproducts Engineering (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4402 - Bio-based Products Engineering Lab I (1.0 cr)
  BBE 4403 - Bio-based Products Engineering Lab II (1.0 cr)

Emphasis Courses
BBE 1002 - Wood and Fiber Science (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4001 - Chemistry of Plant Materials (4.0 cr)
  BBE 4301 - Surface and Colloid Science in Bio-based Products Manufacturing (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4401 - Bioproducts Engineering (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4402 - Bio-based Products Engineering Lab I (1.0 cr)
  BBE 4403 - Bio-based Products Engineering Lab II (1.0 cr)
  BBE 4713 - Biological Process Engineering (3.0 cr)
 
Technical Electives
See adviser for suggestions in creating a materials focus or an energy and manufacturing focus. Take a minimum of 2 courses or 6 credits from the following: BBE 4302, BBE 4305, BBE 4404, BBE 4733, BBE 3396, BBE 4491, BBE 4900, BBE 4504W, IE 5513), (Take 0 or more credit(s) from the following:BIOC 3021, CHEM 2302, CHEM 2311, CHEM 4221, MATS 3801, MATS 4214, ME 4431W, IE 5551, CE 4502)
   Take 2 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
     · BBE 3396 - Industrial Internship (Industrial Assignment) (1.0 cr)
    · BBE 4302 - Biodegradation of Bioproducts (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4305 - Pulp and Paper Technology (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4404 - Bio-based Composites Engineering (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4491 - Senior Topics: Independent Study (1.0-4.0 cr)
    · BBE 4504W - Bio-based Products Development and Management, WI (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4733 - Renewable Energy Technologies (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4900 - Intern Reports (2.0 cr)
    · IE 5513 - Engineering Safety (4.0 cr)
  Take 0 or more credit(s) from the following:
     · CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II (3.0 cr)
    · CHEM 2311 - Organic Lab (4.0 cr)
    · CHEM 4221 - Introduction to Polymer Chemistry (3.0 cr)
    · BIOC 3021 - Biochemistry (3.0 cr)
    · MATS 3801 - Structural Characterization Lab (3.0 cr)
    · MATS 4214 - Polymers (3.0 cr)
    · ME 4431W - Energy Conversion Systems Laboratory, WI (4.0 cr)
    · CE 4502 - Water and Wastewater Treatment (3.0 cr)
    · IE 5551 - Production Planning and Inventory Control (4.0 cr)

Technical Electives
Take 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
 Must include at least 2 BBE courses from this list. See adviser for suggestions in creating a materials focus or an energy and manufacturing focus.
   · Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
     · BBE 4302 - Biodegradation of Bioproducts (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4305 - Pulp and Paper Technology (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4404 - Bio-based Composites Engineering (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4733 - Renewable Energy Technologies (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 3396 - Industrial Internship (Industrial Assignment) (1.0 cr)
    · BBE 4491 - Senior Topics: Independent Study (1.0-4.0 cr)
    · BBE 4900 - Intern Reports (2.0 cr)
    · BBE 4504W - Bio-based Products Development and Management, WI (3.0 cr)
  · Take 0 or more credit(s) from the following:
     · BIOC 3021 - Biochemistry (3.0 cr)
    · CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II (3.0 cr)
    · CHEM 2311 - Organic Lab (4.0 cr)
    · CHEM 4221 - Introduction to Polymer Chemistry (3.0 cr)
    · MATS 3801 - Structural Characterization Lab (3.0 cr)
    · MATS 4214 - Polymers (3.0 cr)
    · ME 4431W - Energy Conversion Systems Laboratory, WI (4.0 cr)
    · IE 5551 - Production Planning and Inventory Control (4.0 cr)
    · IE 5513 - Engineering Safety (4.0 cr)
    · CE 4502 - Water and Wastewater Treatment (3.0 cr)
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Title: Honors UHP
Title (long) of sub-plan: Honors UHP <no change>
Title (short) of sub-plan: Honors UHP <no change>
Sub-plan code: HONORSUHP <no change>
Description: Students admitted to the University Honors Program (UHP) must fulfill UHP requirements in addition to degree program requirements.  Honors courses used to fulfill degree program requirements will also fulfill UHP requirements.
Current departmental honors course offerings are listed at: http://www.honors.umn.edu/academics/curriculum/dept_courses_current.html
Honors students complete an honors thesis project in the final year, most often in conjunction with an honors thesis course, or with an honors directed studies or honors directed research course. Students select honors courses and plan for a thesis project in consultation with their UHP adviser and their departmental faculty adviser.		 Students admitted to the University Honors Program (UHP) must fulfill UHP requirements in addition to degree program requirements.  Honors courses used to fulfill degree program requirements will also fulfill UHP requirements.

Current departmental honors course offerings are listed at: http://www.honors.umn.edu/academics/curriculum/dept_courses_current.html

Honors students complete an honors thesis project in the final year, most often in conjunction with an honors thesis course, or with an honors directed studies or honors directed research course. Students select honors courses and plan for a thesis project in consultation with their UHP adviser and their departmental faculty adviser.
Degree requirements: <no change>
Title: Environmental and Ecological Engineering
Title (long) of sub-plan: Environmental and Ecological Engineering <no change>
Title (short) of sub-plan: Environmental/Ecol. Engrg      <no change>
Sub-plan code: ENVECOLENG <no change>
Description: <no change>
Degree requirements: <no change>
Required course(s):
Biochemistry
BIOC 2011 - Biochemistry for the Agricultural and Health Sciences (3.0 cr)
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Emphasis Courses
EE 3005 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (4.0 cr)
  BBE 3023 - Ecological Engineering Principles (3.0 cr)
  Water and Waste Management
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
     · BBE 4523 - Ecological Engineering Design (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4533 - Sustainable Waste Management Engineering (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 5513 - Watershed Engineering (3.0 cr)

Emphasis Courses
BBE 3023 - Ecological Engineering Principles (3.0 cr)
  Environmental and Ecological Engineering
Take 3 or more course(s) from the following:
     · BBE 4523 - Ecological Engineering Design (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4533 - Sustainable Waste Management Engineering (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4535 - Assessment and Diagnosis of Impaired Waters (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 5513 - Watershed Engineering (3.0 cr)

Engineering Technical Electives
Select at least 5 credits of engineering electives. Examples: any non-required BBE course not used as a BBE elective, CE 3202, CE 3301, CE 3402, CE 3501, CE 4301, CE 4351, CE 4501, CE 4502, CE 4511, CE 4512, IE 5513
Engineering Technical Electives
Select at least 9 credits of engineering electives from:
(BBE 4523, 4533, 4535, or 5513 if not taken above) BBE 4401, BBE 4713, BBE 4723, BBE 4733, CE 3202, CE 3402, CE 3501, CE 4351, CE 4502, CE 4511, CE 4512, CE 4561, CE 4562, CE 5591, IE 5513
   Take 3 or more course(s) totaling 9 or more credit(s) from the following:
     · BBE 4401 - Bioproducts Engineering (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4713 - Biological Process Engineering (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4723 - Food Process Engineering (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4733 - Renewable Energy Technologies (3.0 cr)
    · CE 3202 - Surveying and Mapping (2.0 cr)
    · CE 3501 - Environmental Engineering, ENV (3.0 cr)
    · CE 4351 - Groundwater Mechanics (3.0 cr)
    · CE 4502 - Water and Wastewater Treatment (3.0 cr)
    · CE 4511 - Hydraulic Structures (3.0 cr)
    · CE 4512 - Open Channel Hydraulics (4.0 cr)
    · CE 4562 - Environmental Remediation Technology (3.0 cr)
    · CE 5591 - Environmental Law for Engineers (3.0 cr)
    · IE 5513 - Engineering Safety (4.0 cr)

Biology Technical Electives
Select at least 3 credits of biology electives. Examples: BIOL 3007, 3407, EEB 3001, 4601, ES 3612, SOIL 3416, ESPM 4607
Other Technical Electives
Select at least 9 credits with at least 1 course from (BIOL 3007W, BIOL 3407, EEB 3001, OR EBB 5601) ESPM 3603, ESPM 3606W, ESPM 3612W, ESPM 4608, ESPM 4609, FR 3131, SOIL 3416
   Take 3 or more course(s) totaling 9 or more credit(s) from the following:
     · BIOL 3007W - Plant, Algal, and Fungal Diversity and Adaptation, WI (4.0 cr)
    · BIOL 3407 - Ecology (3.0 cr)
    · EEB 3001 - Ecology and Society, ENV (3.0 cr)
    · EEB 5601 - Limnology (3.0 cr)
    · ESPM 3603 - Environmental Life Cycle Analysis (3.0 cr)
    · ESPM 3606W - Pollution Prevention: Principles, Technologies, and Practices, WI (3.0 cr)
    · ESPM 3612W - Soil and Environmental Biology, WI (3.0 cr)
    · ESPM 4608 - Bioremediation (3.0 cr)
    · ESPM 4609 - Air Pollution Impacts, Management, and Ethical Challenges, CIV (3.0 cr)
    · FR 3131 - Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Natural Resources, TS (4.0 cr)
    · SOIL 3416 - Plant Nutrients in the Environment (3.0 cr)

Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Elective
If all three courses are taken in the Water and Waste Management sublist above, no courses are required. If only two courses are taken, select 3 credits (one course) from the following: BBE 4401, 4713, 4723, 4733.
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General Technical Electives
Take at least 3 credits of computer science, or choose three additional credits of Engineering Technical Electives or Biology Technical Electives.
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Title: EIP
Title (long) of sub-plan: EIP <no change>
Title (short) of sub-plan: EIP <no change>
Sub-plan code: EIP <no change>
Description: This option provides students with a hands-on work experience after the freshman year of the degree program. Students can take up to two semesters of intern work with one or more employers. An example may be two summers and one semester. This may be adjusted to suit individual needs. Students have an opportunity to assist in design work and apply their knowledge to practical problem solving. The experience helps students choose a career and select electives for the degree. <no change>
Degree requirements: During the academic portion of the intern program students are expected to take a normal load of 11-13 credits. Graduation may be delayed because of the intern experience. It is important to plan ahead, since biosystems and agricultural engineering classes are usually offered only once per year, and in some cases in alternating years. Students registering for BBE 4900 must first submit a proposed plan of study with the intern coordinator.  <no change>
Required course(s):
Internship
A total of 4 BBE 4900 intern experience credits may be taken and applied toward the degree program as general engineering electives, but not as BBE electives.
   BBE 4900 - Intern Reports (2.0 cr)
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Title: Food Engineering
Title (long) of sub-plan: Bioprocessing and Food Engineering Food Engineering
Title (short) of sub-plan: Bioprocessing and Food Engrg Food Engrg
Sub-plan code: BIOPROCFOO <no change>
Description: <no change>
Degree requirements: <no change>
Required course(s):
Chemistry
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I (3.0 cr)
Emphasis Courses
BBE 4402 - Bio-based Products Engineering Lab I (1.0 cr)
  BBE 4713 - Biological Process Engineering (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4723 - Food Process Engineering (3.0 cr)
  VBS 2032 - General Microbiology With Laboratory (4.0 cr)
  CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I (3.0 cr)
  BIOC 3021 - Biochemistry (3.0 cr)
  Take 3 or more course(s) from the following:
     · BBE 4401 - Bioproducts Engineering (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4533 - Sustainable Waste Management Engineering (3.0 cr)
    · BBE 4733 - Renewable Energy Technologies (3.0 cr)
    · IE 5441 - Financial Decision Making (4.0 cr)
    · IE 5513 - Engineering Safety (4.0 cr)
 
Technical Electives
Select 9 credits from BBE 4401, BBE 4533, BBE 4733, IE 5513, IE 5441, if not taken above and from the following list of courses below. 
   Take 3 or more course(s) totaling 9 or more credit(s) from the following:
     · BBE 4001 - Chemistry of Plant Materials (4.0 cr)
    · FSCN 1102 - Food: Safety, Risks, and Technology, CIV (3.0 cr)
    · FSCN 1112 - Principles of Nutrition (3.0 cr)
    · FSCN 3102 - Introduction to Food Science (3.0 cr)
    · FSCN 4112 - Food Chemistry and Functional Foods (3.0 cr)
    · FSCN 4121 - Food Microbiology (3.0 cr)
    · FSCN 4332 - Food Processing Operations (3.0 cr)

Emphasis Courses
EE 3005 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (4.0 cr)
  BBE 4713 - Biological Process Engineering (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4723 - Food Process Engineering (3.0 cr)
  BBE 4733 - Renewable Energy Technologies (3.0 cr)
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Technical Electives
Complete at least 16 credits of technical electives. Examples:  BBE 4001, BBE 4301, BBE 4302, BBE 4404, BIOC 3021, CHEM 2302, CHEM 2311, CHEM 4221, CHEN 5754, CHEN 5759, EE 5821, FSCN 4111, FSCN 4121, IE 5513, IE 5531, IE 5541, IE 5551, MATS 3011, MATS 3801, MATS 4214, ME 4431W, ME 5381, ME 5446, VBS 2022, VBS 2032. See adviser for suggestions for selecting courses in focus areas such as food engineering or renewable energy.
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