mapping of the abe programme of studies in europe
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Supplement to Outcome P8
MAPPING OF THE ABE PROGRAMME
OF STUDIES IN EUROPE
developed by Working Group 1
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UNIVERSITIES IN EUROPE OFFERING
PROGRAMS OF STUDIES IN ABE OR
RELATED DISCIPLINES
Pedro Aguado Universidad de León, E.S.T. de Ingeniería Agraria. Av. Portugal, 41. 24071,
León, Spain
Leon 2010
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University Department
Program of Studies
Scope of Program of
Studies
Undergraduate
Curriculum
Graduate
Studies
University College Dublin
(Ireland)
Language: English
http://www.ucd.ie/
School of Agriculture, Food
Science and Veterinary
Medicine (Master)
Engineering and Materials
Science Centre (Bachelor)
Biosystems Engineering Biosystems
Engineering
Research
Programme in
Biosystems
Engineering
Universidad de León
(Leon-Spain)
Language: Spanish and
English
http://www.unileon.es/ficheros/
acceso/master/triptico_master_i
nv_biosistemas.pdf
Ingenieria y Ciencias
Agrarias
Investigación en
Ingeniería de Biosistemas
(Research in Biosystems
Engineering)
-------- Master
Universitario de
Investigación en
Ingeniería de
Biosistemas
(Research
University Master
in Biosystems
Engineering)
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Universidad Politécnica de
Cataluña (Politechnic
University of Cataluña)
(Spain)
Language: Spanish
http://www.upc.edu/aprender/e
studios/ambitos/biosistemas?se
t_language=es
Escuela Superior de
Agricultura de Barcelona
(High Agricultural School of
Barcelona)
Biosystems Engineering Four bachelor
degrees in the field
of Biosystem
Engineering
Six Masters in the
field of
Biosystems
Engineering
Universidade de Évora
(Evora- Portugal)
Language: Portuguese
http://www.der.uevora.pt/notici
as_e_informacoes/informacoes/
geral/mestrado_em_engenharia
_biossistemas
Departamento de
Engenharia Rural
Engenharia de
Biossistemas (Biosystems
Engineering)
---------- Maestrado em
Engenharia de
Biossistemas
University of Maribor
(Slovenia)
Language: Slovenian
http://fk.uni-
mb.si/index.php?id=29
Faculty of Agriculture and
Life Sciences
Biosystems Engineering -
Professional Bachelor
Study
Biosystems
Engineering
Stonian University of Life
Sciences (Estonia)
Language: Estonian
http://www.emu.ee/
Biosystems Engineering Biosystems
Engineering
Technical University of Cluj- Facultatea de Mecanică Biosystems Engineering Master's Degree on
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Napoca (Romania)
Language: Romanian
http://utcluj.ro/educatie/master.
php
(Faculty of Mechanics) for Agriculture and Food
Industry
Biosystem
Engineering for
Agriculture and
Food Industry
Aarhus University
(Denmark)
Language: Danish
http://mit.au.dk/coursecatalogu
e/index.cfm?elemid=38940&to
pid=38940&sem=E2010&udd
=&art=&hom=
Biosystems Engineering Master´s Degree in
Biosystems
Engineering
Katholieke Universiteit
Leuven (Catholic University
od Leuven) (Belgium-
Flanders)
Language: Nederlands
http://onderwijsaanbod.kuleuve
n.be/opleidingen/n/SC_510167
79.htm
Facultaire informatie-
Faculteit Bio-
ingenieurswetenschappen
(Faculty of Bioscience
Engineering)
Biosystems Engineering Master´s Degree in
Biosystems
Engineering
Uludag University
Language: Turkish
www.uludag.edu.tr
Faculty of Agriculture
Biosystems Engineering Biosystems
Engineering
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A. SCOPE OF THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
A.1. Biosystems Engineering – University College Dublin (Ireland)
This degree integrates engineering design with biological, environmental and
chemical sciences to solve engineering problems in biological systems.
Graduate students are able to work on global and local issues of clean air and water,
safe foods, sustainable bioresource utilisation, safe and healthy environments, reduced
waste, sustainable energy and green technology. The length of the programme is 240
crédits (four years), but University College Dublin offers the following two
possibilities to the students: 4 Years (BE) or 3 Years (BSc) + 2 Years (ME)
A.2. Biosystems Engineering – Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña
(Politechnic University of Cataluña) (Spain)
The field of biosystems in the Politechnic University of Cataluña includes the
agricultural sector, food production and other demands related to emerging fields such
as plant fibers and biofuels, improving of irrigation systems and water management,
or application of genetics to improve the quality and productivity of existing species.
Graduated students are qualified to design and implement equipment and technologies
related to these challenges. UPC Studies taught in this field of biosystems engineering
will provide to the students the necessary scientific and technological training to
design, plan and manage projects in this emerging field of study
A.3. Biosystems Engineering – University of Maribor (Slovenia)
The study programme Biosystems Engineering is a first level study programme and it
takes three years. The Biosystems Engineering programme provides an
interdisciplinary education and comprises important branches of mechanical
engineering, biology, agriculture, genetics, mathematic, electronics and process
automation. Students can continue their study at the post-graduate level programmes.
Upon completion of the Biosystems Engineering study programme, a graduate will be
practical specialist qualified for leadership of market orientated family farms or
estates. Areas of work include: trade organisations and cooperatives, technological
and development branches of agricultural mechanisation, advice services and
agricultural educational schools. The objective of the study programme is to educate
experts capable of independent, practical and theoretical work in the field of:
environmental, production, storage, processing and recycling of biological materials.
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A.4. Biosystems Engineering – Stonian University of Life Sciences (Estonia)
Current agricultural study programmes in Estonia can be characterised as aimed on
teaching how to grow raw produce. However, there is need to train specialists who
would be knowledgeable not only in technologies of growing production plants but
also in post harvest technologies and product development and marketing.
The program is a professional higher education type with a duration of 4 years which
equals to 240 ECTS.
A.5. Biosystems Engineering – Uludag University (Turkey)
This degree provides education in Biosystems Engineering and it is specially oriented
to solve engineering problems. To acces studies students have to pass an entrance
exam.
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B. UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULA
B.1. Biosystems Engineering – University College Dublin (Ireland)
The four-year Biosystems Engineering programme progresses from the biological and
engineering sciences of Biosystems, Thermodynamics and Computer Science in
earlier stages to Food and Bioprocess Engineering, Mechanisation and Renewable
Energy Systems and Environmental Engineering later in the programme. In the later
stages, students may diversify their areas of interest. A significant component of
Stages 2, 3 and 4 is the requirement to carry out project work that is typically
experimental, design or computer based. The programme is detailed below:
Stage 1 (50 Programme Credits, 10 Elective Credits)
Title Credits
Biosystems Engineering Design Challenge 5
Chemistry for Engineers 5
Electronic and Electrical Engineering I 5
Mathematics for Engineers I 5
Mathematics for Engineers II 5
Mathematics for Engineers III 5
Mechanics for Engineers 5
Engineering Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 5
Physics for Engineers I 5
Physics for Engineers II 5
Stage 2 (50 Programme Credits, 10 Elective Credits)
Title Credits
Food Physics 5
Biosystems Engineering Research Trends 5
Mathematics for Engineers : Calculus of Several Variables 5
Mechanics of Fluids I 5
Mechanics of Solids I 5
Mathematics for Engineers V 5
Options
Principles of Animal Science 5
Computer and Manufacturing Technology 5
Principles of Crop Science 5
Electrical and Electronic Circuits 5
Chemistry of Macronutrients 5
Agricultural Microbiology 5
Applied Dynamics I 5
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Stage 3. (55 Programme Credits, 5 Elective Credits)
Title Credits
Numerical Methods for Engineers 5
Bioprocess Engineering Principles 10
Biosystems Engineering Design Project 5
Professional Engineering (Finance) 5
Engineering Thermodynamics II 5
Options
Waste Management 5
Biofuels & Bioenergy Resources 5
Power and Machinery Systems I 5
Soil Engineering 5
Unit Operations in Bioprocess Engineering 5
Design of Structures 5
Stage 4, (55 Programme Credits, 5 Elective Credits)
Title Credits
Biosystems Engineering Major Project 15
Professional Engineering (Management) 5
Food Refrigeration Systems 5
Food Quality and Safety Assurance 5
Precision Agriculture 5
Environmental Engineering 5
Buildings for Animal Production 5
Air Pollution 5
Power and Machinery Systems II 5
Food Process Engineering 5
B.2. Biosystems Engineering – Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña
(Politechnic University of Cataluña) (Spain)
The field of biosystems engineering in the Politechnic University of Cataluña
comprises the following four bachelor degrees:
- Agricultural Engineering
- Environmental and Landscape Engineering
- Alimentary Engineering
- Bilogical Systems Engineering
The length of these degrees is four years (240 ECTS)
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B.3. Biosystems Engineering – University of Maribor (Slovenia)
The legth of the program is 180 ECTS (3 years, six semesters)
Table 1: Types of study units in semester 1
No. Subject Subject Type Lecturer L S W Individ.
Student work ECTS
1 Mathematic Fundamental subject included
in all study programmes Nemec 70 - 45 (70+45)+110 9
2 Chemistry Fundamental subject included
in all study programmes Slekovec 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
3 Engineering Documentation,
Graphics and Design
Fundamental subject included
in all study programmes Lakota 40 - 20 (40+20)+60 5
4 Systems Biology Fundamental subject included
in all study programmes
Urbanek
Krajnc 40 - 20 (40+20)+60 5
5 Molecular Biology Fundamental subject included
in all study programmes Šiško 40 - 20 (40+20)+60 5
∑ 235 - 135 750 30
Table 2: Types of study units in semester 2
No. Subject Subject Type Lecturer L S W Individ.
Student work ECTS
6 Physics Compulsory fundamental
subject Bradač 30 - 15 (30+15)+45 4
7 Soil science Fundamental subject included
in all study programmes Muršec M. 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
8 Biomechanics Compulsory fundamental
subject Lakota 60 - 45 (60+45)+100 8
9 Machine Elements Compulsory fundamental
subject Muršec B. 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
10 English for specific purposes,
German Language
Fundamental subject included
in all study programmes
Lešnik M., Volk
G. 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
∑ 225 - 150 750 30
Table 3: Types of study units in semester 3
No. Subject Subject Type Lecturer L S W Individ.
Student work ECTS
11 Power Machines Compulsory fundamental
subject Lakota 30 - 15 (30+15)+45 4
12 Basics of Engineering Materials Compulsory fundamental
subject Lakota 30 - 10 (30+10)+40 3
13 Basics of Informatics Compulsory fundamental
subject Nemec 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
14 Botany Compulsory fundamental
subject Krajnčič 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
15 Crop Protection Compulsory fundamental
subject Lešnik M. 40 - 20 (40+20)+60 5
Elective courses from other programs (student chooses one subject in extent of 6 ECTS)
16 Viticulture Technologies Specialized elective
block Vršič 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
17 Fruit Production Specialized elective
block Vogrin 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
18 Farm animal breeding Specialized elective
block Janžekovič M. 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
19 General Horticulture Specialized elective
block
Bavec,
Martina, Sušek 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
∑ - 30
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Table 4: Types of study units in semester 4
No. Subject Subject Type Lecturer L S W Individ.
Student work ECTS
20 Green housing Compulsory fundamental
subject Stajnko 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
21 Introduction to Crop
Husbandry
Compulsory fundamental
subject Kramberger 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
22 Indoor Mechanisation Compulsory fundamental
subject
Stajnko,
Janžekovič, M. 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
Elective courses from other programs (student chooses three subjects in extent of 12 ECTS)
23 Granulated Feed Specialized elective block Bavec, F. 35 - 15 (35+15)+45 4
24 Poultry Production Specialized elective block Strelec 35 - 15 (35+15)+45 4
25 Cattle Production Specialized elective block Janžekovič M. 35 - 15 (35+15)+45 4
26 Pig Production Specialized elective block Škorjanc 35 - 15 (35+15)+45 4
27 Equipment for the production
of wine and juice Specialized elective block Rajher 35 - 15 (35+15)+45 4
∑ - 30
Table 5: Types of study units in semester 5
No. Subject Subject Type Lecturer L S W Individ.
Student work ECTS
28 Basics of Electronic Systems
in Agriculture
Compulsory fundamental
subject Lakota 30 - 15 (30+15)+45 4
29 Ecology and Environmental Engineering
Compulsory fundamental subject
Borec 30 - 15 (30+15)+45 4
30 Water Resources Engineering Compulsory fundamental
subject Stajnko 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
31 Precision Agriculture Compulsory fundamental
subject Lakota 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
32 Economics Compulsory fundamental
subject Turk 45 - 30 (45+30)+75 6
33 Livestock Machinery Compulsory fundamental
subject Muršec
B. 30 - 15 (30+15)+45 4
∑ 225 - 135 750 30
Table 6: Types of study units in semester 6
No. Subject Subject Type Lecturer L S W Individ.
Student work ECTS
34 Crop Machinery Compulsory fundamental
subject Stajnko 40 - 20 (40+20)+60 5
35 Plantation Machinery Compulsory fundamental
subject Lakota 40 - 20 (40+20)+60 5
36 Microbiology Compulsory fundamental
subject Cenčič 30 - 15 (35+15)+45 4
37 Maintenance of
Machinery
Compulsory fundamental
subject
Muršec
B. 40 - 20 (40+20)+60 5
38 Technical Measurements Compulsory fundamental
subject Lakota 30 - 15 (35+15)+45 4
39 Practical Course - - - 80 4
40 Preparation of Graduation
thesis
Lakota, Stajnko,
Muršec B. - - 40 3
∑ - 30
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B.4. Biosystems Engineering – Estonian University of Life Sciences (Estonia)
The program is a professional higher education type with a duration of 4 years which
equals to 240 ECTS. The program is structured as follows:
Module Subject ECTS Character
Base
module
Fundamentals of economics 4 Compulsory
Ecology and environmental protection 4
Informatics 4
Risk analysis and safety in working environment 3
English for specific purposes or German for
specific purposes 4
General course in philosophy 3
Fundamentals of law 3
Russian for specific purposes 3
Narrow
field
module
Main course in calculus 4 Compulsory
Engineering graphics and CAD 6
Material science 5
Fundamentals of physics 6
Applied chemistry 2
Mathematical statistics for students of engineering 4
Engineering mechanics 6
Calculus for engineering specialities 7
Main course in heat engineering 5
Electrotechnics 5
Fundamentals of electronics 3
Automatics 3
Module 1 Base module 28 ECTS
Module 2 Narrow field module 59 ECTS
Module 3 Specialty module 58 ECTS
Module 4 Optional specialty subjects 27 ECTS
Module 5 Practical training 45 ECTS
Module 6 Electives 8 ECTS
Graduation work Compulsory 15 ECTS
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Programming 3
Speciality
module
Agricultural plants 3 Compulsory
Fundamentals of agriculture II 2
Biotechnical system 4
Soil science and economics of land use 6
Soil management 3
Enterprise management (general course) 3
Post harvest technologies and equipment 4
Pneumatic and hydraulic systems 5
Traction machinery 6
Agricultural machinery 6
Live stock farms machinery 5
Ergonomics 5
Informatics and biometry 3
Agrologistics 3
Optional
speciality
subjects
Basics of technical infrastructure 7 Optional
Waste management 3
Husbandry of bioenergy crops 4
Design of agricultural buildings 3
Main course in standardisation 3
Fundamentals of accounting 3
Use of electric equipment 5
Electrical safety 2
Fossil fuels and biofuels 4
Grassland technologies and forage production 3
Integrated product development 3
Quality and standards of horticultural and field
products 4
Design and management of projects 3
Land and water regulations 2
Food safety 4
Farm animal nutrition and nutrients circulations 3
Agricultural materials 3
Fundamentals of machinery maintenance 3
Practical
training
Practical training in technology of materials 3 Compulsory
Practical training in tractors and agricultural
machinery 3
Speciality practice 9
Production practice 20
Pre-diploma Practical Training 10
Elective subjects 8 Elective
Graduation work 15 Compulsory
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B.5. Biosystems Engineering – Uludag University (Turkey)
The duration of the studies is 4 academic years (eight semesters)
1st Semester
Title Credits
Mathematics 4
Elementary Physics 4
General Chemistry 3
General Biology 3
Meteorology 2
Turkish Language 2
Atatürk’s Principles and History of Revolution 2
Foreign Language 2
Elective English 2
2nd
Semester
Title Credits
Mathematics -II 4
Elementary Physics-II 4
Technical Drawing 2
Economics 2
Computer Programming 2
Statics 2
Foreign Language 2
Elective English 2
3rd
Semester
Title Credits
Strength of Materials 3
Properties of Biological Materials 2
Fluid Mechanics 2
Thermodynamics in Biosystem Engineering 3
Differential Equations 4
Soil Science 2
4th
Semester
Title Credits
Measurement Science 2
Computer Aided Design 2
Dynamics 2
Engineering Mathematics 4
Plant Physiology 2
Statistics 3
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5th
Semester
Title Credits
Hydrology 2
Basic Principles of Irrigation Engineering 2
Principles of Agricultural Machinery-I 2
Soil Physics 3
Technical Elective Courses 10
6th
Semester
Title Credits
Soil Mechanics 2
Design of the Components of Agricultural Structures 2
Principles of Agricultural Machinery-II 3
Fundamentals of Electrics and Electronics 2
Technical Elective Courses 10
7th
Semester
Title Credits
Design of Pressurized Irrigation Systems 2
Irrigation Machinery 2
Technical Elective Courses 12
8th
Semester
Title Credits
Geographic Information Systems in Biosystems Engineering 2
Agricultural Mechanization (Indoor areas) 2
Graduation Study 1
Technical Elective Courses 12
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C. SCOPE OF THE GRADUATE STUDIES
C.1. Biosystems Engineering – University College Dublin (Ireland)
The research programme in Biosystems Engineering at University College Dublin has
over 100 researchers (10 academic staff, 2 technicians, 28 postdoctoral researchers and 62
postgraduates). This research programme covers three focal areas: Food and Process
Engineering; Bioresource Systems; and Bioenvironmental Engineering.
The offered programs in Biosystems Engineering are the following:
Sustainable Energy and Green Technologies (MSc)
Bioresource Technology (MSc(Agr))
Food Engineering (MEngSc)
The MSc in Sustainable Energy and Green Technologies focuses on Advanced
Education and Training in: development and optimization of renewable energy
resource exploitation; efficiency in energy generation and utilisation pathways
(including energy conservation); mitigation of environmental impacts, and;
preparation for business innovation and job creations opportunities in Renewable
Energy Systems technology development. The programme is underpinned by the best
European practice by incorporating compatible EU policy drivers such as the
Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) for energy research, current R&D in
Green Technologies (through ongoing and research initiatives under the Charles
Parsons Energy Research programme), and the collaboration with internationally
acknowledged experts in the subject domains from universities, research institutions
and industry. This enables it to maintain relevance of its academic and research
training, and therefore enhance employability of its graduates.
The MSc(Agr) in Bioresource Technology is a multi-disciplinary Masters programme
providing an intensive treatment of the engineering technologies associated with
bioprocess and food technology, environmental protection, and Bioresource
mechanisation. Students acquire skills in the areas of Bioprocess Technology, Risk
assessment, Engineering Design for Food Quality, Advanced Environmental
Engineering, Waste Management, Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Energies as
well as computer skills and presentation skills.
The MEngSc in Food Engineering is of particular interest to graduates in Engineering,
Science and related disciplines who are interested in food and bioprocess engineering,
risk assessment, process development, process control, advanced manufacturing
systems and associated environmental issues. Students develop new technical
competencies in food and bioprocess engineering, learn how to develop and execute a
research plan and acquire skills in the application of leading edge technologies to the
agri-food and biotechnology industries, including novel food processing technology,
food process automation, computer vision for food quality and food safety.
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C.2. Investigación en Ingeniería de Biosistemas – Universidad de Leon (Spain)
The Research Master in Biosystems Engineering is intended for specialized training
of researchers in the field of Biosystems Engineering, i.e. the application of scientific
and technological principles of engineering to the applied biology, environmental
sciences and agricultural sciences.
The students can choose between two specializations, the first is “Engineering
Applied to the Infrastructures and the Land Management” and the second is
“Engineering Applied to the Sustainable Production”
This Master is a part of the training period of a PhD Program in Biosystems
Engineering coordinated by the Department of Agrarian Engineering and Sciences.
The program of studies is divided in four modules and a master thesis (see figure 1).
The first module is composed of four compulsory subjects of three credits each one.
The second and third modules correspond to the two specializations of the master and
are compose of elective subjects, so that the students have to choose eight subjects of
three credits from the total offer of subjects of each specialization. In the module four
the student can choose three subjects of the offer of subjects belonging to
specialization that was not chosen. Finally the students have to develop a master
thesis equivalent to 15 European credits.
Figure 1: Structure of the program
Module 1 Compulsory
12 ECTS
Module 2 Specialization 1
Elective subjects 24 ECTS
Module 3 Specialization 2
Elective subjects 24 ECTS
Module 1 = Research Bases of Biosystems Engineering Module 2 = Engineering Applied to the Infrastructures and the Land Management Module 3 = Engineering Applied to the Sustainable Production
Module 4 Free election
9 ECTS
Master thesis Compulsory
15 ECTS
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C.3. Biosystems Engineering – Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña
(Politechnic University of Cataluña) (Spain)
The field of biosystems in the Politechnic University of Cataluña includes the
agricultural sector, food production and other demands related to emerging fields such
as plant fibers and biofuels, improving of irrigation systems and water management,
or application of genetics to improve the quality and productivity of existing species.
Graduated students are qualified to design and implement equipment and technologies
related to these challenges. UPC Studies taught in this field of biosystems engineering
will provide to the students the necessary scientific and technological training to
design, plan and manage projects in this emerging field of study
C.4. Engenharia de Biossistemas – Universidade de Evora (Portugal)
Companies currently look for technicians able to integrate the knowledge of the area
of Engineering and Design with applications in the areas of Life Sciences,
Biochemistry and Environment. Biosystems Engineers are able to work in these new
areas of knowledge, integrating technological knowledgements (continuosly evolving)
with the systems of production, processing and distribution. This training course will
enable these professionals to conceive, design and develop systems and technologies
related to production units, storage, logistics, processing, distribution and marketing.
The duration of this programme is 120 ECTS credits distributed in four semesters. A
common semester is followed by four branches:
1.- Bioenergy
2.- Precision Agriculture
3.- Irrigation, construction and equipment engineering
4.- Biophysical engineering and the ecological systems.
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C.5. Master's Degree on Biosystems Engineering for Agriculture and Food
Industry - Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
This master's program is a opportunity for the Mechanical Engineering Graduate
students of continuing technical studies in Biosystems Engineering for both
agriculture and food industry. It is oriented to develop a professional career, but also
provides the opportunity to complete the specialization in doctoral studies. The main
objectives are students adquire advanced and specialized knowledge and
interdisciplinary applied research skills.
Specific objectives of the master named Biosystems Engineering for Agriculture and
Food Industry are:
skills of mechanical engineering in agriculture and food industry according
with the requirements of biosystems conservation and protection of existing
natural potential
knowledge of advanced subjects included in the educational offer to adquire
interdisciplinary skills from the knowledge acquired in the bachelor degree
advanced applied research skills in line with the European Biosystem
Engineering trend
training of specialists able to handle advanced technical equipment, to develop
techniques and technologies and manage agri-food production
creating the scientific and research appropriate graduates to complete the
technical education through doctorate
C.6. Master's Degree on Biosystems Engineering - Aarhus University
(Denmark)
The Msc in Biosystems Engineering is at the interface of biology and technology
with specialitations in automation or environmental technology. In the automation
line the studies are based on knowledge of handling and interpreting sensor data from
biological environments and knowledge about the way in which data can be utilized
in designing and manufacturing automation equipment. The environmental
technology line focuses on the development of technological solutions for agriculture
to ensure an optimal use of nutrients and a closer interaction between rural and urban
areas. This second line it focuses on emissions and measurements of small
concentrations of odour compounds and the methos for reducing these compounds. In
this line conversion of biomass to energy and the production of biogas are key
courses.
C.7. Master's Degree on Biosystems Engineering - Katholieke Universiteit
Leuven (Catholic University od Leuven) (Belgium-Flanders)
Master`s Degree on Biosystems Engineering is focused on the application of modern
engineering methodologies not only for the analysis, optimization and control of
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biological processes but also for the transformation of biological systems into derived
products and systems. Engineers and researchers active in the biosystems engineering
solve problems in the interface between those biological systems – micro-organism,
plant, animal, human – and their technical environment like machines, constructions,
bioreactors, sensors, … All activities in biosystems/biological engineering are
subjected to the following ethical imperatives:
1. The design of the technology functions in harmony with the living organism;
2. The efficient use of natural and renewable resources in harmony with the
environment;
3. The preserve an optimal health of the envisaged biological system.
The teaching and research staff consist of 9 professors and 14 postdoctoral research
engineers represented by two divisions: MeBioS (Mechantronics, Bio-statistics and
Sensors) and M3BIORES (Measure, Model & Manage Bioresponses), currently
housing more than 80 researchers. Both divisions belong to the Department of
Biosystems.
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D. GRADUATE CURRICULA
D.1. Biosystems Engineering – University College Dublin (Ireland)
Sustainable Energy and Green Technologies (MSc)
The MSc in Sustainable Energy and Green Technologies is a one-year (twelve-month)
taught programme, with the option for part-time enrolment over two years. The
programme comprises 90 ECTS credits including 60 credits of taught modules (40
credits from “core" modules and 20 credits from “option” modules). The remaining
30 credits are allocated to an MSc research project and thesis.
The programme is structured in three academic semesters (12 calendar months), and
consists of a common first semester covering Science & Technology modules that
includes analytical assignments, laboratory and group work, and a foundation module
on Research Methods. In the first semester, students will be required to identify and
develop the scope for their major research project, which will be further developed
and completed in the third and final semester. The second semester focuses on energy
projects and markets analyses interfacing with innovation and technology transfer
concepts.
There are two specialisation streams:
Sustainable Energy Systems Integration
Biofuels & Bioenergy
A major individual Research Project is completed in third semester.
Core Science & Technology modules include: Energy Systems & Sustainable
Environment; Life Cycle Assessment & Energy Efficiency Analysis; Waste to Energy
Processes & Technologies; Renewable Energy Projects Evaluation & Market
Analysis; Innovation & Technology Transfer, and; Research Skills & Techniques.
Optional modules are packaged in either of two specialisation streams of:
•Sustainable Energy Systems Integration [Advanced Energy Conversion & Storage &
Smart Networks; Modelling & Optimisation of Integrated Energy Systems; Life Cycle
Assessment (LCA) of Renewable Energy Systems].
•Bioenergy & Biofuels [Bioenergy & Biofuels Resources Assessment; Bioenergy &
Biofuels Processing & Standards; Bioenergy Conversion Processes]
During the last semester of this programme, students will be required to complete
their MSc Thesis. Co-requisite for embarking on the Research Project module
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include, successful completion of the Research Skills & Techniques (5 credits), and
participation in the Renewable Energy Systems Seminar and Study Tours which will
culminate in a series of Term Papers related to specific taught modules.
A primary requirement in the MSc Research Project is that the final thesis should be
of near publishable quality for peer-reviewed journals in the relevant Sustainable
Energy and Green Technologies project domain.
Bioresource Technology (MSc(Agr))
To structure such a broad subject, students on the Bioresource Technology
programme focus their efforts in three areas - Bioprocess Technology; Environmental
Protection Technology; and Sustainable Bioresource Technology (including
bioenergy) - and specialise in one of them. Many of the lecturers on the programme
have industry backgrounds, and can provide students with very practical insights.
Students must choose one stream and complete 90 credits from your chosen stream
which will consist of lectures, practicals, assignments and a compulsory 30 credit
year-long minor thesis. At the beginning of the year students are appointed a
Supervisor for their thesis and will agree upon a suitable title. Throughout the year
they meet with thier supervisors to discuss progress.
Food Engineering (MEngSc)
A total of 90 ECTS credits are required to complete this programme. The programme
will consist of lectures, practicals, assignments and a 30 credit minor thesis. It is
available on a 1 year full time basis or part time over 2 years.
The programme consists of 60 credits of modules taken in Semesters 1 and 2. The
remaining 30 credits is a year-long minor thesis. At the beginning of the year students
are appointed a Supervisor for your thesis and will agree upon a suitable Thesis title.
Throughout the year they meet with thier supervisors to discuss progress.
The modules of this program are the following:
Module ECTS Semester
Bioprocess Engineering Principles 5 1
Waste Management 5 1
Advanced Food Refrigeration Systems 10 1
Engineering Design for Food Quality and Safety 10 1
Advance Environmental Engineering 10 1
Quantitative Risk Assessment for Human and Animal
Health
10 2
Unit Operations in Bioprocess Engineering 5 2
Advanced Food Process Engineering 10 2
Minor Thesis 30 Yearlong
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D.2. Investigación en Ingeniería de Biosistemas – Universidad de Leon (Spain)
Module Subject ECTS Character
1 Basic tools for the experimental design 3 Compulsory
Data analysis 3
Advanced methods for Quality, Security and Environmental Management 3
Methods and experiences related to the research in Biosystems Engineering 3
2 Experimental tests on materials and structures 3 Elective
Numerical methods used in Engineering 3
Recycled materials 3
Quality in the electrical supply 3
Security and protection of the electric facilities 3
New technologies in irrigation 3
Techniques of agricultural products preservation and refrigeration facilities 3
Technologies and machines of agro-alimentary industries 3
Conservation agriculture technology 3
Geomatic analysis applied to the Biosystems Engineering 3
Design and sustainable planning of rural roads networks 3
New technologies for the organic waste management 3
Developing and utilization of tools for the sustainable management of forestry areas 3
Models of sustainable management of forestry areas 3
Models of agricultural sources management and agrarian policies 3
Commercial management of agro-alimentary products 3
3 Microbial biotechnology: Industrial applications, alternative treatment and sustainable
development 3
Technology of the sustainable production 3
New tendencies in vegetal biotechnology 3
Application of the in-vitro technologies to the propagation an preservation of plants 3
Local varieties in the ecocompatible agrarian systems 3
Genetic resources 3
Genetic technologies uses 3
Characterization of the rhizospheric microbiota for agricultural ecocompatible systems 3
Characterization of the vegetal genetic reosurces for agricultural ecocompatible systems 3
Application of mycorrhiza technologies in sustainable production systems 3
Edafology applied to the Biosystems: Acidity, salinity and alkalinity.Acid rain.
Agroecologic evaluation of soils. 3
Edafology applied to the Biosystems: Soil degradation 3
Edafology applied to the Biosystems: classification, evaluation and restoration of soils 3
Study of arthropods plagues in crops of interest for the sustainable development 3
Vascular diseases of the plants and their influence in the biological phisical-chemical
characteristics of the soil 3
Study of pathogen fungus of interest for the sustainable development of agrarian regions 3
Integrated management of weeds in crops 3
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D.3. Biosystems Engineering – Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña
(Politechnic University of Cataluña) (Spain)
The field of biosystems engineering in the Politechnic University of Cataluña
comprises the following six master degrees:
- European Master in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEP)
- Master's Degree in Aquaculture
- Master's Degree in Agriculture for the Development
- Master's Degree in Biotechnological Engineering
- Master's Degree in Genetic Improvement of Plants
- Master's Degree in Peri-urban Agricultural Systems
The length of these degrees is two years (120 ECTS)
D.4. Engenharia de Biossistemas – Universidade de Evora (Portugal)
The duration of this programme is 120 ECTS credits distributed in four semesters.
A common semester is followed by four branches:
1.- Bioenergy
2.- Precision Agriculture
3.- Irrigation, construction and equipment engineering
4.- Biophysical engineering and the ecological systems.
1.- Bioenergy
1st semester
Entrepreneurship
Experimental design
The biosystem Soil-Water-Plant-Atmosphere
Geographic Information Technologies
Instrumentation
2nd
semester Production of liquid biofuels
Renewable Energy
Energy and Environment
Energy Crops
Elective course
3rd
semester Recovery and utilization of Biomass and Waste
Project Engineering Biosystems
Bio-reactors
Dissertation or "Biosystems Engineering Practice + Report"
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4th
semester Dissertation or "Biosystems Engineering Practice + Report"
Electives Energy Efficiency in the Biosystems Engineering **
Production of Forest Biomass **
Energy Analysis and Environmental Impact
Efficiency and Rational Use of Energy
Biomass Energy and fuel
Combustion
2.- Precision Agriculture
1st semester
Entrepreneurship
Experimental design
The biosystem Soil-Water-Plant-Atmosphere
Geographic Information Technologies
Instrumentation
2nd
semester Machinery, Equipment and Sensors ATN / VRT
Data Storage
Energy and Environment
Precision Agriculture
Elective course
3rd
semester Databases
Geographic Information Technologies II
Project Engineering Biosystems
Dissertation or "Biosystems Engineering Practice +
Report"
4th
semester Dissertation or "Biosystems Engineering Practice +
Report"
Electives Management Information Systems
Advanced Techniques for Traceability of Biological
Products
Advanced Topics in Databases
Location-based services
Data Mining
3.- Irrigation, construction and equipment engineering
1st semester
Entrepreneurship
Experimental design
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The biosystem Soil-Water-Plant-Atmosphere
Geographic Information Technologies
Instrumentation
2nd
semester General Hydraulics
Environmental Conditioning
Energy and Environment
Projects of Agricultural Mechanization and Livestock
Elective course
3rd
semester Technology and analysis of irrigation systems
Projects and facilities of rural buildings
Project Engineering Biosystems
Dissertation or "Biosystems Engineering Practice +
Report"
4th
semester Dissertation or "Biosystems Engineering Practice +
Report"
Electives Projects of soil and water conservation
Projects of Agricultural Hydraulics
Micro-Irrigation and fertigation
Hydraulic Facilities
4.- Biophysical engineering and the ecological systems.
1st semester
Entrepreneurship
Experimental design
The biosystem Soil-Water-Plant-Atmosphere
Geographic Information Technologies
Instrumentation
2nd
semester Geobotany
Characterization and Evaluation of Ecological Systems
Planning and Management of Ecological Systems
Management and Recovery of Aquatic Ecosystems
Elective course
3rd
semester Building systems of Natural Engineering
Engineering projects of ecological systems
Engineering projects of Biosystems
Dissertation or "Biosystems Engineering Practice +
Report"
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4th
semester Dissertation or "Biosystems Engineering Practice +
Report"
Electives Slope Stability
River Systems
Watershed Planning
Economics and Management of Natural Resources
Maintenance in natural engineering
Methodologies for decision support
D.5. Master's Degree on Biosystems Engineering for Agriculture and Food
Industry - Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
The program is designed over four semesters in which the first three semesters are
provided teaching and research / practice. The total duration is 130 credits (120
credits plus 10 of a dissertation work). The fourth semester is devoted exclusively to
research directed towards subjects to complete the dissertation work. All issues will
be oriented so that they constitute the bases for the development of doctoral work,
thus creating the enabling further research and scientific work of the graduates.
D.6. Master's Degree on Biosystems Engineering - Aarhus University
(Denmark)
The total duration of the studies is two years (120 ECTS credits)
1.- Automation line:
1.1- Compulsory courses (75 ECTS credits):
Year 1:
Basic statistics in life science
Sensor and measuring technique
Information and Communication Technology
Supply chain management
Sensor technology and automatic control
System analysis and modeling
Applied mechanics
Analysis of Stochastic Signals
Digital Picture Processing
Year 2:
Optimization and decision systems
Project theme: Automation in biological systems
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1.2.- Optional courses (15 ECTS credits in three courses):
Year 2:
Automation in plant production
Automation in the animal environment
Heat transmission and Energy Systems
Basic Feedback Control
Open project work (5 ECTS credits)
1.3.- Master Thesis Work (30 ECTS credits, year 2)
2.- Environmental Technology line:
2.1.- Compulsory courses (70 ECTS credits):
Year 1:
Life cycle assessment of foods and innovative technologies
Soil Science for engineers
Emissions from livestock production
Technologies to reduce gaseous emissions form livestock
productions
Nutrient Cycling and environmental effects
Measuring Technique for mechanical systems, gases, liquids
Microbiology and fermentation
Year 2:
Biomass conversion to energy and fuel
Biogas Technology
2.2.- Optional courses (20 ECTS credits):
Year 1 and 2:
Products and processes
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Energy crop production
Harvest and handling technologies for energy crops and straw
Heat transfer and mass transport
Modelling of biological processes
Climatic control in livestock housing and greenhouse
2.3.- Master Thesis Work (30 ECTS credits, year 2)
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D.7. Master's Degree on Biosystems Engineering - Katholieke Universiteit
Leuven (Catholic University od Leuven) (Belgium-Flanders)
The curriculum Biosystems engineering delivers a master degree spread over two
academic years. The different courses directly related to the curriculum biosystems
engineering are currently organized into 6 modules which are shown below:
Modules Courses
Mechanisms Machine kinematics and dynamics (BSc)
Precision technology for crop production (MSc)
Mechanical unit operations (BSc)
Design and construction techniques incl. CAD/CAE (BSc)
Bio-environment Sustainability in buildings for production (MSc)
Bio-environmental control (BSc)
Transport processes Transport phenomena (BSc)
Multiscale transport phenomena in biosystems (MSc)
Physical processes inhandling biological products (MSc)
Systems analysis and design Systems analysis (MSc)
Integration of biological responses in process
management (MSc)
Mechatronic design of biotechnical processes (MSc)
Sensor technology and bio-electronics (MSc)
Electronic instrumentation (BSc)
Technology in human applications (BSc)
Applied physics and
mathematics
Physical properties of biomaterials (BSc)
Optics, lasers and acoustics (MSc)
Applied thermodynamics (MSc)
Strength of materials (BSc)
Applied mathematics (MSc)
Applied multivariate statistical analysis (MSs)
Management of bio- and
agrosystems
Quality control and process and chain management (BSc)