Biosystems Engineering
Head: Dr. Danny Mann, P.Eng.
Associate Head: Jason Morrison, P.Eng. (Undergraduate Programs); Ying Chen (Graduate Programs)
Campus Address/General Office: E2-376 EITC
Telephone: 204 474 6033
Fax: 204 474 7512
Website: umanitoba.ca/faculties/engineering/departments/biosystems
Academic Staff: For a complete listing of academic staff, please refer to the following website: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/engineering/departments/biosystems/facstaff/acadstatic.html
The Department of Biosystems Engineering offers an accredited degree program in Biosystems Engineering. The discipline of Biosystems Engineering emphasizes the application of engineering principles to biologically-centred systems. Biosystems engineers help to create new technologies for the well-being of humans and animals, and the preservation and enhancement of natural resources and the environment. The Biosystems Engineering program is designed to give students knowledge of the fundamental principles of engineering and introduces biological concepts to enable these engineers to successfully interact with relevant professionals when solving engineering problems involving biological systems. The program is offered in both a traditional and a co-operative education format. The department offers three Specializations (Biomedical, Bioresource and Environmental) and one Minor (Agribusiness).
Agribusiness Minor
A minor in Agribusiness is available to Biosystems Engineering students. The minimum requirement is 18 credit hours consisting of:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1010 | Introduction to Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ECON 1020 | Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ABIZ 1000 | Introduction to Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| ABIZ 2510 | Introduction to Agricultural and Food Marketing | 3 |
| ABIZ 2520 | Introduction to Management Sciences | 3 |
| 3 credit hours from the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Students must meet all prerequisite requirements. A maximum of 3 courses (9 credit hours) of courses used for the minor may also be used to fulfil course requirements in Biosystems Engineering.
Co-operative Education Program in Biosystems Engineering
Please refer Co-operative Education and Industrial Internship Programs
Programs
| Degree/Diploma | Years to Completion | Total Credit Hours | Has Co-op Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree/Diploma Biosystems Engineering, B.Sc. | Years to Completion 4-5 | Total Credit Hours 154-156 | Has Co-op Option Yes |