About BIE

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Biological & Irrigation Engineering is to provide education for students that address Biological Engineering, the application of engineering principles to biological systems, and the creation of new biologically-based systems, processes, and products. Professor-student interactions within the classroom emphasize discussion, problem solving, individual and group presentations, and applications of the course content. Consistent with the unique role of Utah State University as Utah�s land-grant university, the program of the Department of Biological & Irrigation Engineering integrates teaching, research, extension, and service in the education process.

What BIE is All About

The Biological and Irrigation Engineering (BIE) department applies the art and science of engineering principles to the solution of problems in biological systems, and to the creation of new biological-based systems, processes, and products. The department also prepares students for entry into professional schools, including medicine, law, and veterinary science.

The Biological Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) at the B.S. level. The objective of the Biological Engineering program is to provide students with broad-based engineering skills necessary to solve biological-based problems. Program topics and courses include biomaterials, biochemical engineering, biosensors, biomedical, bioprocess, bioinstrumentation, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. A bioenvironmental area of emphasis includes water resources and irrigation engineering, plant/soil-based engineered treatment systems, and on-site wastewater treatment. Topics and courses include principles of irrigation engineering, surface, sprinkle, and trickle irrigation systems and design, drainage and water quality, remote sensing of land surfaces, and land-based residuals treatment design and management.

More information on the undergraduate bioenvironmental/irrigation area of emphasis addresses course curriculum, faculty, and research opportunities.

Graduate areas of emphasis within the BIE Department include:

1. Cellular/tissue
2. Bioprocess, and
3. Bioenvironmental/Irrigation systems.

Biosensors, including design, development, and testing, is a component of all three areas of emphasis.

Industrial Advisory Board