University Catalog 2023-2024

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Technology (Minor)

To see more about what you will learn in this program, visit the Learning Outcomes website!

The BAET minor is offered to students interested in the application of engineering technology analysis in agricultural and environmental systems that utilize machinery, agricultural structures, food and feed processing, soil, water and waste management, electrical power and controls, and agricultural safety and health technology. It allows majors in other programs to understand engineering technology for equipment, materials, resources, processes, and facilities utilized in their major area of study, and be knowledgeable in the application of technology for managing environmental issues, impacts, and monitoring.

Admissions

Students who plan to minor in Agricultural and Engineering Technology should contact Dr. Crowell Bowers for consultation and approval. Admission to the minor requires a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Students should contact the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Undergraduate Coordinator to inquire about adding the minor no later than the registration period for the student’s final semester at NC State. A minor advisor will be assigned to all of the students enrolled.

Certification

The minor should be declared as soon as the student decides to pursue it. Minor coursework must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from his or her program. Students should add a minor no later than during the registration period for the student’s final semester at NC State.

Contact Person

S. Andrew Hale
108 Weaver Labs
919.515.6760
andy_hale@ncsu.edu

SIS Code: 11BAET

Plan Requirements

  • Completion of a minimum of 15 credit hours.
  • Open to all students at NC State except students majoring in Biological and Agricultural Engineering Technology (BAET).
  • The program is flexible in order for students to be able to emphasize the area of their interest.
Required Course
Select one of the following:3
Water Management
Management of Animal Environments
Agricultural and Environmental Safety and Health
Elective Courses
Select four of the following:12
Shop Processes and Management
Water Management
Management of Animal Environments
Processing Agricultural Products
Agricultural Electrification
Agricultural Machinery and Power Units
Agricultural and Environmental Safety and Health
Environmental Restoration Implementation
Introductory Geomatics
Precision Agriculture Technology
Total Hours15