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Overview
The Biological Systems Engineering (BSE) program provides students with an opportunity to combine their interests in biological sciences and engineering. While there are many specialty areas within the discipline, the undergraduate program in BSE focuses primarily in two areas: Bioprocess Engineering and Land and Water Resources Engineering. Bioprocess Engineering focuses on the design and development of processes for environmentally responsible manufacturing of food and industrial products from biological materials. Areas of interest include bioenergy, renewable materials, protein recovery, byproduct utilization, bioresidue management and utilization, systems biology, food safety, food engineering, biopharmaceuticals, and enzymes. Land and Water Resources Engineering focuses on environmental protection and natural resources management. Areas of interest include nonpoint source pollution (water pollution caused by rainfall and runoff from land surfaces such as parking lots, golf courses, urban areas, agricultural fields, and construction sites), stream wetland restoration, low impact development, and watershed management.
The program offers many opportunities for professional development outside of classes, including undergraduate research, study abroad, and professional organizations. Most students also participate in internships or other work experience.
The B.S. program in Biological Systems Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700.
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200 Seitz Hall (0303) Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061.