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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biosystems Engineering

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Overview

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Biosystems Engineering is a four-year undergraduate degree program offered by the Department of Biosystems and Biotechnology. The program provides students with a broad and integrated understanding of biosystems engineering, encompassing areas such as food production, food processing, bioprocess technology, environmental technology, and the sustainable management of agricultural systems.

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Curriculum

Semester 1

6 modules 14 credits
  • SMA0301 Precalculus Core
  • CCS0300 Programming Fundamentals with Python Core
  • SBI0202 General Biology Core
  • SBS1200 Introduction to Biosystems Engineering Core
  • ECE1301 Computer aided visualization Core
  • SCH0202 General Chemistry Core

Semester 2

8 modules 16 credits
  • SMA0302 Introductory Calculus Core
  • SPH0301 General Physics Core
  • SBS1209 Material science Core
  • SBS1104 Chemistry Lab I Core
  • SBS1201 Biochemistry Core
  • SBS1202 Plant Physiology Core
  • SBS1206 Animal Physiology Core
  • BBM1301 Management Principles Core

Semester 1

7 modules 14 credits
  • SMA2201 Differential Equations Core
  • SBS2207 Analytical Chemistry Core
  • EEE2301 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Core
  • SBS2210 Microbiology and Microbial Metabolism Core
  • SBS2108 Chemistry Lab II Core
  • SEM2201 Engineering Mechanics Core
  • SBS2216 Thermodynamics Core

Semester 2

11 modules 26 credits
  • SBS2211 Heat and Mass transfer Core
  • SBS2212 Fluid Mechanics Core
  • SMA2202 Linear Algebra Core
  • SBS2215 Biotechnology Core
  • SBS2203 Biostatistics Core
  • TEE2317 Sensor and Sensor Networks Core
  • SBS2250 Food Chemistry Elective
  • SBS2260 Environmental Science Elective
  • TAT1204 Soil Science Elective
  • SBS2261 Hydrology Elective
  • SBS2251 Unit Operations in Food and Bioprocessing I Elective

Semester 1

11 modules 25 credits
  • EMA3207 Applied Mathematics Laboratory Core
  • SBS3317 Bioinstrumentation and control Core
  • SBS3218 Technical Writing Core
  • SBS3219 Professional Practice and Ethics Core
  • BBM1313 Principles of Economics Core
  • SBS3352 Industrial Microbiology Elective
  • SBS3362 Environmental chemistry Elective
  • SBS3372 Animal and crop production science Elective
  • SBS3372 Farm Machinery and Equipment Elective
  • SBS3353 Unit Operations in Food and Bioprocessing II Elective
  • SBS3363 Eco Design Elective

Semester 2

15 modules 39 credits
  • CCS3309 Big data Core
  • SBS3320 Modelling and Simulation of Biological Systems Core
  • SBS3321 Biosystems Engineering Design Core
  • SBS3354 Biochemical reaction technology Elective
  • SBS3364 Water Resource Management Elective
  • SBS3374 Green House Management Elective
  • SBS3375 Soil and water conservation Elective
  • BS3355 Postharvest Technology Elective
  • SBS3365 Hazardous Waste Management Elective
  • SBS3356 Food Processing Technology Elective
  • SBS3366 Pollution Prevention Elective
  • SBS3366 Irrigation Water Management Elective
  • SBS3241 Climate Change Elective
  • SBS3242 Occupational Health Elective
  • SBS3240 Remote sensing and GIS Elective

Semester 1

15 modules 41 credits
  • SBS4322 Bioenergy systems Core
  • CCS4370 Artificial Intelligence and Computer vision Core
  • SBS4323 Biosystems Engineering Design Project Core
  • SBS4357 Food Safety and Quality Assurance Elective
  • SBS4367 Sustainable waste recycling processes Elective
  • SBS4377 Agricultural structures and environmental control Elective
  • SBS4358 Advanced separation processes Elective
  • SBS4368 Environmental Bioremediation Elective
  • SBS4378 Production Technology of Agricultural Machinery Elective
  • SBS4359 Packaging Technology Elective
  • SBS4369 Environmental laws and regulations Elective
  • SBS4379 Aquaculture Engineering Technology Elective
  • SBS4245 Principles of Innovation and Entrepreneurships Elective
  • SBS4246 Management Accounting Elective
  • SBS4246 Human Resource Management Elective

Semester 2

2 modules 11 credits
  • SBS4800 Research Project Core
  • SBS4600 Industrial Training Core