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What is Rural and Biosystems Engineering?
Rural and bio-systems engineers apply integrated knowledge on physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, engineering, and social science to rural and biosystems in order to contribute to the advancement of rural society, agricultural production and processing technologies, and environmental management policies. Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering graduates are very competitive in a wide variety of employment markets, not only in agricultural sectors, but also in non-agricultural areas. Recent graduates find job positions in government agencies, state-invested firms, environmental consulting firms, construction companies, agricultural machinery companies, agricultural facility and plant companies, mechatronics companies, renewable energy production companies, food processing companies, etc. Graduates contribute to meeting the needs of national and local society, such as developing agricultural machines, automating agricultural production systems, improving food quality and safety, improving rural amenities and environmental quality, and enhancing the quality of life for rural people.
Department of Rural and Biosystems EngineeringThe Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering pursues global competitiveness in agriculture and the sustainable development of rural communities through the application of integrated knowledge on engineering, natural science, and humanities and social sciences to agricultural and rural systems. The principal contents of research and education of the department are rural amenities, soil and water management, construction and management of infrastructure for rural systems major, agricultural machinery, automation of agricultural production systems, precision and information agriculture, and food processing systems for biosystems major. Through research and education, the Department serves industries and societies and achieves its reputation as a leader in the rural and biosystems engineering sector.
The Department develops graduates who can pursue engineering careers in industry, academia, consulting, or government. The curriculum is designed to educate the students:
- to possess engineering knowledge and skills on rural amenities and planning, environmental management, water resource conservation, soil remediation and management, and construction and management of rural infrastructure,
- to possess engineering knowledge and skills on agricultural farm power and machinery, automation of agricultural production systems, precision and information agriculture, food processing, postharvest technology, and renewable energy,
- to be able to become successfully employed in engineering jobs in industry, government, or academia, and
- to produce graduates who continue to be engaged in professional development.
Students learn to apply fundamental knowledge of biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering principles to formulate and solve engineering problems. Engineering design is integrated throughout the curriculum, along with opportunities to develop communication, learning, and teamwork skills, culminating in a capstone design experience. Electives in the curriculum allow students to specialize in:
Rural Planning and Construction: Overall design, planning, and construction of rural systems for conservation and development of rural environments and communities.
Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering: Development of water and soil resources management technologies for sustainable development of rural and agricultural systems.
Agricultural Machinery Development and Automation: Development and automation of agricultural machines for crop planting, harvesting, and processing.
Food Processing and Renewable Energy: Development of systems for improving food quality and safety and the efficiency of renewable energy production.
Students select courses with the assistance of faculty advisors on an individual basis. Faculty members also assist with professional development and job placement for students.
Faculty members- Rural System Engineering Major
- Kwang-Sik Yoon (Ph.D.) Rural Environmental Water
- Woo-Jung Choi (Ph.D.) Environmental Soil Science
- Won-Jin Baek (Ph.D.) Rural Infrastructure Engineering
- Yoo Seung-Hwan (Ph.D.) Climate Smart Rural Water Engineering
- Se-Woon Hong (Ph.D.) Rural System Engineering
- Biosystem Engineering Major
- Soo-Nam Yoo (Ph.D.) Farm Machinery
- Young-Soo Choi (Ph.D.) Agricultural Machine Control
- Kyeong-Hwan Lee (Ph.D.) Precision Agriculture and Bioinstrumentation
- Hyoung-Il (Ph.D.) Human-centered Robotics and Automation
- Jangho Kim (Ph.D.) Nanoengineered Biomaterial Systems
- Degree Requirements
- Students are required to earn 130 credits, with 12 credits from core courses.