This major also
provides excellent preparation for graduate studies in environmental
engineering, biomedical engineering, water resources engineering,
or food and bioproducts engineering, and for further education
in professional schools such as medicine and law.
Students
in BSEN have been very successful in passing the Fundamentals of
Engineering examination which leads to registration as a Professional
Engineer.
Students
gain valuable experience through participation in professional organizations
such as the Society of Engineering Agricultural, Food, and Biological
Systems, The Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers, and the
Society for Women Engineers. Opportunities to attend conferences,
regional meetings, and campus engineering activities contribute
to a well-rounded education that combines class work with real-world
experiences.
Biomedical
Engineering If you're looking for a career field with unlimited potential and want
to make a real impact on peoples' lives, look no further. Biomedical engineering
is a rapidly expanding field of study encompassing a wide variety of subject
matter and research. For example, the study of medical imaging, particularly
ultrasound, is yielding new discoveries to help doctors and patients. Surgical
tool design, tissue engineering, prosthetic design, and rehabilitation engineering
are just a few of the emerging fields in this specialty.
Food
& Bioproducts Engineering If you've ever wondered how CheetosTM are made, how the
shelf life of a food product is determined, or how to know if your food
is safe to eat, we'll show you how engineering applies to the science
of food and agriculture. You'll also learn about the new possibilities
for bioproducts and bioenergy: from biodiesel and ethanol to new uses
for grain by-products such as nutraceuticals and textiles, plus plant-derived
plastics, waxes, oils, and coatings. Learn about this exciting growth
technology and be involved in developing new ideas and processes in food
and bioproducts.
Relevant
issues: controlling growth of organisms, food engineering, bioprocessing,
biodegradable products, producing pharmaceuticals. Courses: Principles of Process Engineering, Unit Operations of
Biological Processing.
Environmental
and Water Resources Engineering Protecting and restoring the resources of soil, air, and water that
humans, animals, and plants depend on is an exciting area of study with
potential in many areas. Learn about nonpoint source pollution, restoring
streams, lakes, and wetlands, and how water resources engineering plays
a role in sustaining our valuable natural heritage. This is a fantastic
career choice for people who like to work outside and experience the hands-on
results of their ideas and concepts. Study and participate in research
on subject matter that makes a difference for the planet and the quality
of life we have come to value.
Relevant
issues: water quality and quantity, bioremediation, wetlands design,
watershed management. Courses: Environmental Engineering, Soil and Water Resources Engineering,
Design of Water Management Systems, Nonpoint Source Pollution Control.
