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Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering is an applied course that prepares students for further study or careers in engineering, environmental science, agricultural design and research, and agricultural mechanics. Special emphasis is given to the many applications of geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) to achieve various agricultural goals.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering is an applied course that prepares students for further study or careers in engineering, environmental science, agricultural design and research, and agricultural mechanics. Special emphasis is given to the many applications of geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) to achieve various agricultural goals. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to pursue advanced training in agricultural engineering and related fields at a postsecondary institution.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Gather and analyze authoritative information about employment trends in agricultural engineering
  • Create an evidence-based explanation of ways engineering applications of physics are used to solve issues associated wit
  • Apply the scientific method in deriving engineering solutions for current agriculture issues
  • Construct an explanation describing the interactions of the major biological principles used within agriculture
  • Investigate, analyze, and design an engineering solution to common biological issues affecting production agriculture. a
  • Design a project plan for an agricultural engineering project
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Agricultural Engineers17-2021.00
  • Civil Engineers17-2051.00
  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health19-2041.00
  • Environmental Engineers17-2081.00
  • Agricultural Technicians19-4012.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Technical drawings and preliminary sketches — produce under direct supervision using CAD software for proposed agricultural sites or drainage systems.
  • Engineering specifications and budget templates — compile from provided data under guidance for rural infrastructure proposals.
  • Agricultural machinery and equipment — assist in performance testing following established protocols on farm or laboratory sites.
  • Client meeting notes and action items — document accurately during consultations with farmers or district council representatives.
  • Soil and water conservation principles — apply foundational knowledge to identify basic environmental problems during supervised field visits.
  • Geographic information system tools — use under direction to map agricultural land features and surface water resources.
  • Engineering and technology concepts — apply entry-level understanding to review contractor drawings and flag discrepancies to senior staff.
  • Spreadsheet and office suite software — use to organize project data, schedules, and budget figures for agricultural engineering projects.
  • Scientific and mathematical fundamentals — apply to support calculations for irrigation flow rates or structural load estimates under supervision.
  • Written technical reports — draft initial sections under guidance to summarize field observations from construction or environmental monitoring visits.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
74%
Placement Rate
58%