BIE Academics
Student Advising
Advising becomes a critical and necessary part of the graduation and post-graduation process. Each of our College of Engineering academic advisors is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to help you along your path to success.
The Student Services Center is located on the 3rd Floor of the new Engineering Building, room 314A. You may call to set up an appointment at 435-797-2705 or get in touch by email.
BIE Degrees Offered
- Bachelor of Science (BS)
- Master of Science (MS)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Engineering
- MS and PhD in Irrigation Engineering
Undergraduate Options
- Biomedical
- Bioprocess
- Bioenvironmental
- Soil and Water Resource Systems Engineering
Graduate Areas of Interest
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biosensors
- Sustainable Energy
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Biophotonics
- Bioenvironmental Engineering
- Irrigation Conveyance and Control Structures
- Surface, Sprinkle, and Trickle Irrigation Methods
- Irrigation Project Planning, Design, and Operation and Management
- Agricultural Hydrology
- Crop Water-Yield Analysis
- Evapotranspiration
- On-Farm Water Management
- Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems
- Groundwater Management and Simulation
Clubs & Organizations
Biological and Irrigation Engineering (BIE) Club
The BIE club provides an opportunity for students in the Biological and Irrigation Engineering Department to come together to network, meet and get to know the professors in the department, learn about research opportunities, and find out about potential industry careers and internships. We also strive to provide mentoring opportunities for entering students so that they can be successful in the program. The BIE club is a great way to get involved in the department.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
The Society of Women Engineers is a national organization, and our section is a very active club on campus. We provide opportunities for women and men who are pursuing careers in engineering to gain leadership skills, attend tech talks, and network with other students and professionals. One of our biggest activities is attending the Regional Conference. This gives us the chance to attend workshops, apply for internships, and network with others in the organization. We also participate in service projects such as National Engineering Week and Expanding your Horizons, a community program for 6th to 9th grade girls that promotes math, engineering, and science. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email us at ususwe@gmail.com or visit
Our section's website: usuwe.wordpress.com
National website: societyofwomenengineers.swe.org
International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM)
The International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM) is the premiere Synthetic Biology student competition and the largest Synthetic Biology conference in the world. The purpose of iGEM is to determine if simple biological systems can be built from standard, interchangeable parts. The USU iGEM teams use standardized biobricks to design and build genetic machines. The broader goals of iGEM are to enable systematic engineering of biology, to promote the open and transparent development of tools for engineering biology, and to help construct a society that can productively apply biological technology. The iGEM experience provides students an introduction to Synthetic Biological Engineering.
Contact information: Charles Miller, charles.miller@engineering.usu.edu
As these web sites are maintained externally from the department web site, they may be unavailable or undergoing maintenance. If you are in need of information concerning any club, please look at the ASUSU's website to find contact information for committee members.
