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Virginia Tech

BSE-2004: Introduction to Biological Systems Engineering

Description: Introduction to the fundamental concepts of Biological Systems Engineering, including statistics and material and energy balances, through applications in protein separation, hydrology, sediment/nutrient transport, and microbial metabolism. Engineering design process. Engineering problem-solving tools and techniques. Resolving ethical dilemmas. Development of oral and written communication skills; introduction to job searching resources; strategies for career development, and the importance of teamwork and ethics in Biological Systems Engineering.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: ENGE-1215 or ENGE-1414

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 14

Average GPA: 3.47 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 38.40%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Staff Hanzly201973.7%21.1%5.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.571
Leigh Anne H Krometis201931.3%53.8%14.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.162
Jonathan A Czuba202459.2%36.2%2.6%1.6%0.4%0.0%3.5211

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