The Bachelor of Science program in Biological and Agricultural Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org .

Vision Statement

The Texas A&M Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering will be recognized internationally as a premier department of its kind, known for faculty and graduates who devise solutions to global grand challenges in food, fiber, and environmental sustainability.

Mission Statement

The B.S. Program in Biological and Agricultural Engineering prepares our students to create engineering solutions to protect and sustain the environment, improve health, and feed the world through innovative education in Machine and Energy Systems, Food and Bioprocessing and Environmental and Natural Resources.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates from the Biological and Agricultural Engineering program, will after several years, have:

1. Successfully entered the biological and agricultural engineering profession.
2. Successfully pursued graduate education and research at major universities in biological and agricultural engineering, and related fields.
3. Advanced into leadership positions in their chosen fields, professions, and society.
4. Engaged in life-long learning through professional licensure and professional development.
5. Contributed to the impact of the profession by creating inclusive, global, and culturally relevant engineering solutions.

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes that prepare graduates to attain the program educational objectives are:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Bachelor of Science Enrollment and Graduation Data

Academic Year	Fall Semester Undergraduate Enrollment	Academic Year Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
2022-23	125	N/A
2021-22	128	38
2020-21	135	46
2019-20	140	41
2018-19	152	46
2017-18	150	49

Academic Year 2022-23 Fall Semester Undergraduate Enrollment is preliminary as of the 12^th Class Day (September 9, 2022)

Data Source: Texas A&M University Data and Research Services