Dept of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
University of Arizona
1177 E. Fourth Street
Shantz Bldg #38, Room 403
Tucson, AZ 85721-0038
Phone: (520) 621-1753
Fax: (520) 621-3963
Email: abe@arizona.edu
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Master of Engineering in ABE
A Cooperative Program among Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona
Tri-University Official Web Address: http://triuniv.engr.arizona.edu/
Introduction
The
Master of Engineering (ME) program in Agricultural and Biosystems
Engineering is designed primarily for part- and full-time students
seeking a Master's degree who are employed in industrial positions. The
goal of the program is to provide a graduate-level educational
opportunity (ME) to individuals whose primary interests are the
enhancement of their existing skills and the development of new skills
pertinent to their industrial positions.
The Master of Engineering program emphasizes several areas,
including: Biological and/or Biosystems engineering, Controlled
Environment Engineering, Alternative Energy Engineering, Sensors and
control systems, and Water Resources and/or Irrigation
Engineering. The ME program does not require a research project
leading to the completion of a masters thesis, but rather the
completion of a design project report.
Students should apply and be admitted to the University of Arizona.
Appropriate graduate level courses satisfactorily completed at any of
the cooperative institutions (i.e., Arizona State University and
Northern Arizona University) will be applicable to the degree program,
so long as these courses meet the program of study guidelines. However,
at least one-half of the course requirements must be completed at the
University of Arizona.
Admission Guidelines
The admission requirements for the M.E. program are as follows.
Application Form and Transcripts
The applicants
must submit a formal application to The Department of Agricultural and
Biosystems Engineering of the University of Arizona. The application
must contain basic personal and educational information, including
official transcripts of all previous university-level studies.
Grade Point Average
A minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 is required for admission to the ME program.
Previous Degree
A
B.S. (or equivalent) in agricultural engineering, biological
engineering, or any related engineering degree deemed satisfactory by
the department.
GRE
All applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
TOEFL
Students
whose native language is other than English must meet university
English language requirements (i.e., TOEFL > 550 or satisfactory
completion of appropriate English courses).
A Statement of Career Purpose
All
applicants are required to submit a statement of career objectives.
This statement should address the applicant's career goals and the
reason to pursue graduate studies. All applicants are encouraged to
indicate an area or areas of specialization as part of their
application; this will allow matching the student's interests with
those of the faculty.
Three Letters of Recommendation
All applicants are required to submit three (3) letters of recommendation providing a professional evaluation of the candidate.
Requirements for Graduation
Advisor and ME Program Committee
The student
is required to select an academic advisor no later than the beginning
of the second semester. The name of the student's advisor must be filed
with the ABE department office. A change of advisor requires approval
of the ABE department chair.
The advisor will establish an ME
committee in consultation with the student. The committee shall be
composed of a minimum of three members from the faculty at the
University of Arizona, with at least two being from the ABE department.
The advisor will chair the committee.
Participation of
qualified external members (including the student's employers) is
encouraged. However, these shall be non-voting members, and they must
have Graduate College approval in order to serve as a special committee
member.
Course Work
- A minimum of 30 units of graduate credit of which:
- minimum 12 units in major area of interest
- minimum 6 units in minor area of interest
- minimum 3 units in Mathematics
- minimum 3 units in an area supporting particular career objectives
- minimum 3 unit Engineering Management/Business course
- minimum 3 units in conjunction with the design project
- No 400 level courses may be taken in the major
- a maximum of 6 units of 400 level courses are allowed
Design Project
The
student must submit a pre-proposal for the final design upon completion
of 9 units of course work. The design project shall be determined by
students in collaboration with an industrial sponsor and academic
mentors. The pre-proposal must be approved by the advisor and committee
members upon completion of 9 units of course work. The student is
allowed to start the project upon completion of 12 units of course
work.
The project will require a design report and an oral
presentation before the committee. Participation of the student's
employer is encouraged. The academic advisor and committee members must
approve the final report.
Contact Information
Dr. Muluneh Yitayew
Phone: (520) 621-7232
Fax: (520) 621-3963
E-mail: myitayew@email.arizona.edu
Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
The University of Arizona
PO Box 210032, Shantz Building #38, Room 403
Tucson, AZ 85721
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