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Program Educational Objectives

The Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Systems Engineering (BSEN) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. ABET-accredited programs publish their Program Objectives for access by employers, parents, students, and others interested in what graduates of the program are "expected to be capable of doing once they enter the workforce." The following Program Objectives are for Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

A few years after graduation, BSEN alumni will share the attribute of improving the organization for which they work, and the community and country in which they live. They will do this whether they are involved in biomedical engineering, environmental and water resources engineering, food or bioproducts engineering, or other professional endeavors such as business, law, or medicine. In doing so, they will:
 
 

1.   Provide innovative and effective solutions to problems in a variety of work environments through the use of their unique background in biological systems engineering and the biological sciences.

2.   Look beyond components in isolation, thereby providing holistic solutions to complex issues involving (for example) interactions at the ecosystem, organism, organ, cellular, or subcellular level.

3.   Think logically using appropriate elements of mathematics, science, and engineering to develop, manage, and interpret data, to correctly interpret new research findings, and to design new systems for the benefit of society.

4.   Successfully integrate technical knowledge with organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to lead and work effectively in teams, and to articulate the role of engineering decisions in the workplace, community, and world.

5.   Responsibly address issues such as health and safety, personal and professional ethics, cultural diversity, as well as the social, environmental, and global impacts of their work.

6.   Continue their personal growth, professional development, and professional and community service through various opportunities provided by institutions, professional organizations, and other venues.