College of Enigneering

ABE Department – BS ABE

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department Objectives, Program Educational Objectives, and Outcomes

Department Objectives

  1. To produce globally-competitive graduates in the field of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
  2. To develop Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering students with competencies in soil and water engineering, postharvest technology, farm structures, farm mechanization, environmental protection, biosystems engineering and precision agriculture.
  3. To sustain a quality number of faculty members in the department
  4. To develop faculty members academically, professionally, and other continuous lifelong learning activities
  5. To develop quality BS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering curriculum through OBEE framework
  6. To develop quality laboratory facilities and equipment relevant to instruction, research, and extension functions of the Department
  7. To conduct researches and develop technologies related to the ABE profession that are globally and locally relevant especially to the BARMM as well as to the rest of the MINSUPALA
  8. To extend expertise and developed-technologies to local communities and other areas of service of the University
  9. To develop and sustain linkages to local and foreign agencies, NGOs, LGUs, as well as private companies

 

BS ABE Program Educational Objectives

  1. Demonstrate expertise in ABE through leadership, innovation, and ethical responsibility to promote sustainable development and address global challenges
  2. Excell in leadership or managerial roles in public and private sectors, or initiated and managed ABE-related enterprises
  3. Advance their knowledge and skills through lifelong learning, higher studies, and professional development, contributing to the continuous progress of agricultural and biosystems engineering.

 

BS ABE Outcomes

a. Apply knowledge of mathematics, physical, life, and information sciences; and engineering sciences appropriate to agricultural and biosystems engineering;

b. Conduct appropriate experimentation, analyse and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;

c. Apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs that meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards;

d. Identify, formulate and solve complex problems in agricultural and biosystems engineering;

e. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal context;

f. Recognize the need for additional knowledge and locate, evaluate, integrate, and apply this knowledge appropriately;

g. Apply techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for agricultural and biosystems engineering practice;

h. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and/or leader in a team to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments;

i. Keep abreast of the latest development in the specific field of practice;

j. Effectively communicate using English and Filipino, orally and in writing;

k. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (PQF Level 6 descriptor);

l. Exemplify professional, social, ethical, and environmental responsibility;

m. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”;

n. Advocate for peace in multi-cultural settings;

o. Generate new knowledge in the form of research or developmental projects to support national, regional, or local development plans