| source University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (X) |
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department Agricultural and Biological Engineering (X) |
Introduction to the engineering profession with career opportunities in the agricultural and biological engineering discipline. Interactive class activities include concepts necessary for becoming a successful engineer including time management, design concepts, ethics, and teambuilding. Students become familiar with laboratories, computer facilities, internships, and other opportunities that are available to agricultural and biological engineering students. A team design experience is included. Class emphasis on technical communication and problem-solving skills as well as career planning.
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May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
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Introduction to engineering methods used in the design and management of agricultural, biological and environmental systems. Hydrologic cycle, soil-water properties and relationships, water runoff, surveying, soil erosion, water management, engine power, fluid power, traction and weight transfer, and off-road vehicle systems. Prerequisite: One of
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Introduction to biomaterials and bioprocess design. Structure and composition of biomaterials, mass balances, force-deformation of biomaterials, and non-Newtonian fluid flow. Principles of environmental control for biological structures, psychrometrics, mass and heat transfer through buildings, and ventilation requirements. Prerequisite: One of
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Design and development concepts of agricultural and industrial machines; analysis and synthesis of tillage, planting, harvesting, chemical application, material handling mechanisms, and precision farming tools. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite:
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Application of bioenvironmental engineering principles to control agricultural building environments. Psychrometrics, room air distribution, fluids, heat transfer, ventilation equipment, environmental physiology, and design topics. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite:
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Individual research, special problems, thesis, development and/or design work for James Scholars under the direction of the honors advisor. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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Individual research, special problems, thesis, development and/or design work under the supervision of a member of the faculty. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in agricultural and biological engineering intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or departmental course information for topics and prerequisites. May be repeated in the same or separate term if topics vary to a maximum of 12 hours.
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Principles of instrumentation systems, including sensing, signal conditioning, computerized data acquisition, test design, data analysis and synthesis. Includes laboratory. Credit is not given for both
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Machine vision principles, including image acquisition hardware and image processing software. Emphasizes engineering solutions in the food, agricultural and biological realm. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite:
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Engineering team effectiveness; project definition; assessing related technologies; marketing and business planning related to engineering; budgeting and financial analyses of engineering projects; safety, ethics and environmental considerations; intellectual property; engineering proposal presentation. Same as
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Renewable energy sources and applications, including solar, geothermal, wind, and biomass. Examines how renewable energy can reduce air pollution and global climate change. Includes a capstone project to design a system for converting renewable energy into thermal or electrical energy. Same as
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Nanodevice design through organization of functional biological components; bio-molecular function and bioconjugation techniques in nanotechnology; modulation of biological systems using nanotechnology; issues related to applying biological nanotechnology in food energy, health, and the environment. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite:
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Processes, estimation, and control of soil erosion by water, wind and resultant sedimentation. Upland, in-channel, urban, agricultural, disturbed (both military training and mining), and forested environments are discussed. Site planning and design constitute a capstone experience. Same as
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Hydrology, hydraulics, design, construction and cost estimating of structures for the conservation and quality control of soil and water resources; relationship of topography, soils, crops, climate, and cultural practices in conservation and quality control of soil and water for agriculture. Includes laboratory. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in
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Principles, concepts, and analysis of processes for nonpoint source pollution involving sediment, inorganic and organic chemicals, and microbial pathogens; hydrologic and pollutant interactions, pollutant fate and transport processes from storm water runoff and percolation; impact of pollutant transport on receiving water and ecosystems. Prerequisite:
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Concepts, principles, and application of modeling for assessment and management of agricultural nonpoint source pollution. Modeling of agroecosystems and land use impacts on hydrologic and water quality response of upland catchments. Model selection, calibration, validation, and application for comparative analysis. Case studies in current watershed management issues, with a focus on agricultural waste and nutrient management, using existing field and watershed nonpoint source pollution models. Prerequisite:
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Design, construction, performance, and maintenance of agricultural drainage systems to meet both production and water quality objectives. Modeling drainage systems. Principles of conservation drainage. Includes laboratory. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in
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Engineering principles of electrohydraulic control systems related to off-road vehicles. Basics of fluid power systems, concepts of electrohydraulic systems and controls, analysis and design of electrohydraulic control systems, and applications of electrohydraulic control. Prerequisite:
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Design and application of off-road vehicles for farm and construction use; thermodynamics of engines; measurement of power and efficiencies; power transmission and traction; chassis mechanics; operator environment. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite:
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Industry-submitted and sponsored design projects which utilize principles of design, engineering analysis and functional operation of engineering systems. Design teams develop concepts, evaluate alternatives, model and analyze solutions, and build and test a final product. Emphases on communication skills, technical writing, and interaction with industry representatives. Prerequisite: One of
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