This course is intended to give Biosystems Engineering students practical experience in the use of three-dimensional parametric modeling for engineering design. Students will learn how to create basic hand sketches, use computer software to create and define mechanical parts and assemblies, basic building blueprints, process diagrams, environmental improvement diagrams and generate detailed documentation with appropriate dimensioning and tolerances.
An introduction to economic analysis and design to solve problems encountered in Biosystems Engineering. Students will learn to specify, document, create, and test a design. Engineering economic analysis will be used to evaluate design alternatives. Economic topics include concepts of present and future value and techniques of managerial economics.
An introduction to economic analysis and design to solve problems encountered in Biosystems Engineering. Students will learn to specify, document, create, and test a design. Engineering economic analysis will be used to evaluate design alternatives. Economic topics include concepts of present and future value and techniques of managerial economics.
An introduction to the use of digital electronics and integrated circuits in solving biosystems engineering problems. Digital circuits, microprocessor concepts, computer interfacing, transducers, signal conditioning and control applications are discussed. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
An introduction to the use of digital electronics and integrated circuits in solving biosystems engineering problems. Digital circuits, microprocessor concepts, computer interfacing, transducers, signal conditioning and control applications are discussed. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
An introduction to the use of digital electronics and integrated circuits in solving biosystems engineering problems. Digital circuits, microprocessor concepts, computer interfacing, transducers, signal conditioning and control applications are discussed. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Fundamental principles of steady state and transient heat and mass transfer in biosystems engineering. Heat transfer will include conduction, convection, and radiation. Mass transfer will include liquid-gas, solid-gas, and solid-liquid equilibrium scenarios, as well as convective, diffusive, and osmotic mass transfer. Governing equations and boundary conditions for both heat and mass transfer will be included with special attention to industrial, biological, and bioenvironmental problems.
Individual research on a selected problem in the field of biosystems engineering. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
Individual research on a selected problem in the field of biosystems engineering. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
Student design teams evaluate and enhance design solutions, fabricate prototypes, execute performance tests, analyze results, and develop final design specifications. Oral and written reports are required.
