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Course summary

This program places emphasis on basic science and engineering courses, such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, mechanics, biology, materials, and thermodynamics, providing a solid foundation for application of engineering principles to biological systems. This area offers career opportunities in power and machinery systems, farm structures and climate control. Positions are in manufacturing and processing companies where knowledge of machinery and power systems, structural design, mechanical analysis or ventilation and climate control is needed. The employer’s needs in this area are rapidly changing with developments in emerging technologies such as computers, electronic controls, and on-board sensors with feedback control for modern machinery and equipment. Sensing of soil fertility to vary fertilizer application rates is an example of a potential development of smart machine systems for use in precision agriculture. Robotics and machine vision for agricultural tasks such as harvesting and processing fruits and vegetables are also applications of smart machine systems.

Entry requirement for international students

Student’s high school academic record is the most important factor affecting their admission. Successful candidates typically meet or exceed the following criteria: top10-15% of their high school class in the most rigorous college prep courses, B+ to A- grade point average, and highly competitive standardized test scores (SAT or ACT). All international applicants must prove English proficiency. Admission will not be granted until English proficiency is met. An applicant may prove English proficiency by one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79 on the Internet-based exam or 550 on the paper-based exam; International English Language Testing (IELTS) band score of 6.5; SAT-I Critical Reading score of 450 or higher; English Composition I and II with a grade of C or better from an accredited U.S. college or university; Advanced Placement International English Language (APIEL) score of 3 or higher; English Language Placement Test (ELPT) score of 965 or higher.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

North Carolina State University

Department name

College of Engineering, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering