| 225 Introduction to Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering U 3 |
| | Principles of engineering problem solving and communications, statistical description and inference applied to agricultural, food and environmental problems. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Soph standing in eng. Third writing course component. GEC course. |
| 325 Transfer Processes in Food, Agricultural and Biological Systems U 3 |
| | Material and energy balances in food, agricultural and biological systems. Introduction to heat, mass, momentum transfer. Psychrometrics and applications in conditioning of air. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Enrollment as engineering major; prereq or concur: Math 153. |
| 373 Principles of Soil and Water Engineering U 3 |
| | Applications of level and chain surveying, hydrology, and soil dynamics to problems in food, agricultural and biological engineering. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 1 4-hr lab. Prereq: Mech Eng 400 or 410. Some survey/data gathering labs for specific course projects will be conducted away from campus though completed within lab period. |
| 425 Analysis of Elementary Biological-Physical Systems U 4 |
| | Mathematical model formulation and analysis techniques developed and applied to elementary biological and physical systems. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 2-hr lab. Prereq: Math 255 or 415. |
| 481 Introduction to Food Process Engineering U 4 |
| | Introduction to engineering operations in food processing, process control and instrumentation, emphasizing heat transfer and fluid flow. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Math 148 and Physics 106 or 111. Open to non-engineering majors only. Offered in cooperation with Food Science and Technology. |
| 489 Professional Practice U 2 |
| | Preparation and submission of a comprehensive report based on a pre-assigned outline of actual co-op employment in industry. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Admission to Co-op Program in Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Open only to dept majors. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| 525 Electrical Power Systems for Agriculture U 4 |
| | Design and specification of systems and components essential for the distribution of electrical power and for the control of electrical systems for agricultural production units. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: 425. |
| 545 Agricultural Structures U G 4 |
| | Analysis and design of frames and members for agricultural structures. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Mech Eng 400 or 410. |
| 565 Utilization of Energy in Agriculture U G 4 |
| | Study of motive and stationary power needs of agriculture, mechanics of traction, characteristics of power sources, morphology of off-the-road vehicle design. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 425 and Mech Eng 501. |
| 584 Food Process Engineering U G 4 |
| | Principles of food process engineering with emphasis on design of freezing and drying equipment and thermal sterilization processes. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Mech Eng 501. |
| 593 Individual Studies U G 1-5 |
| | Advanced study of problems not included in regular courses of this department. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. |
| 605 Measurement and Instrumentation U G 4 |
| | Analysis and design of measurement systems; data acquisition, signal conditioning, error and noise control and transducers used in food, agricultural and biological systems. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: 525 or Elec Eng 300 or grad standing in engineering. |
| 618 Ecological Engineering and Science U G 4 |
| | Definition, classification, and practice of Ecological Engineering. Course describes ecological systems and the design of natural systems to provide societal services and benefits to nature. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Jr standing with at least one course in one of the following subject areas: biology, ecology, engineering, or geology. Not open to students with credit for Civil En 618 or Nat Res 618. Cross-listed in Civil Engineering and Natural Resources. |
| 625 Modeling and Design of Biological Systems U G 4 |
| | Application of transport processes, enzyme kinetics and the simulation of plant and animal growth to the analysis and design of biological systems and processes. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 425, Mech Eng 510 or Chem Eng 521 or equiv. |
| 645 Environmental Controls for Agricultural Structures U G 4 |
| | Functional requirements and principles involved in housing animals and crops; analysis of factors and properties affecting energy exchanges with the environment. |
| | Sp Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 325, Mech Eng 510 or Chem Eng 521. |
| 650 Design of Waste Management Systems U G 4 |
| | Application of bioengineering principles of pollution control in the design of management systems for wastes from food and fiber production, storage, and processing operations. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3cl, 1 2-hr lab (includes 2 field trips). Prereq: Sr standing in ENG, or permission of instructor. |
| 652 Ecosystems for Waste Treatment U G 4 |
| | Through a design project and case studies, students will integrate ecological and engineering principles to design ecosystem-based systems to purify water and air. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: EEOB 413, or Nat Res 725, or FA&B Eng 625, or Civil En 520, or permission of instructor. Sr in ENG or grad standing in ENG or science required. Field trips to Oberlin College Living Machine and wetland treatment systems in central Ohio. |
| 673 Design of Agricultural Water Management Systems U G 4 |
| | Basic knowledge of water management principles and introduction to agricultural drainage and irrigation methods and their applications. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 373 and Civil En 413 or equiv or grad standing in ENG or permission of instructor. |
| 684^* Food Extrusion Processing U G 3 |
| | Principles of food extrusions processing including extruder design, transport phenomena, chemical/physical changes during extrusion, product quality, automation. Economics discussed in relation to food industry. |
| | Sp Qtr. 1 2-hr cl; 1 3.5-hr lab. Prereq: Senior standing for undergraduates, grad standing or permission of instructor. Lab time includes travel time for plant visits. |
| 693 Individual Studies U G 1-5 |
| | Work on problems not included in regular courses; practice in development, organization, solution, and report on problems of student's choosing. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 15 cr hrs of 300 level or higher in Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering courses. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 694 Group Studies U G 1-5 |
| | Advanced studies in Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering with principal emphasis on design. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| 695 Professional Development U G 1 |
| | Needs and programs for professional development in engineering related to food, agriculture, and environment; communication for professional advancement, engineering ethics, and responsibilities to society. |
| | Au Qtr. 1 1-hr cl. Prereq: 3rd yr standing in Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering. GEC course. |
| 697 Study at a Foreign Institution U G 1-15 |
| | An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work. |
| | Prereq: Written permission of dept chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs. This course is Progress ("P") graded. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs. |
| 723 Capstone Design I U G 2 |
| | Methodology of engineering design in a team environment; practice in the design and communication of a specific system within the student's area of specialization. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 1-hr cl. Prereq: 525, Mech Eng 430, and Civil En 413 or Chem Eng 420, or sr or grad standing in engineering. GEC requirement (for technical writing). FA&B Eng 723, 724 and 725 must be taken in sequence in same academic year. |
| 724 Capstone Design II U G 2 |
| | Continuation of 723. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 1-hr cl. Prereq: 723. GEC third writing course. FA&B Eng 723, 724, and 725 must be taken in sequence in the same academic year. |
| 725 Capstone Design III U G 2 |
| | Complete design project, produce final design report, oral presentation, short introductory video, build and test prototype. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 1-hr cl. Prereq: 724. GEC third writing course. FA&B Eng 723, 724, and 725 must be taken in sequence in the same academic year. |
| 732^* Agroecosystems U G 4 |
| | Holistic analysis of agricultural systems. Application of emergy analysis to evaluate and design sustainable agroecosystems. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Offered in winter quarters of odd-numbered years. |
| 735 Probabilistic Methods in Engineering Design U G 4 |
| | Application of concepts of probability, random variables, statistical inference, multiple regression and correlation analysis to making reliable engineering design decisions. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Stat 427 or permission of instructor. |
| 773 Engineering Soil-Water Management U G 4 |
| | Engineering design of systems with high potential for negative environmental impacts; livestock waste, rural landfills, and strip mine reclamation; related water storage and conveyance structures. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: 373 and Civil En 413 or equiv. |
| H783 Undergraduate Honors Program Research U 1-3 |
| | Individually supervised research and project work for Honors program students. Student presentations and thesis writing included. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Honors standing; permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 784 Advanced Food Process Engineering U G 3 |
| | Application of heat and mass transfer, fluid flow, food properties, and food processing constraints in the design and selection of food process equipment. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Chem Eng 521 or Mech Eng 510 or equiv. Offered in cooperation with Food Science and Technology. |
| 801 Research Methods in Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering G 3 |
| | Research problem selection, mathematical models, errors, proposal development and peer review. |
| | Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. |
| 810 College Teaching in Engineering G 3 |
| | Preparation for instruction in engineering at the college level. Focuses on skills, strategies and issues common to university teaching and engineering instruction more specifically. |
| | Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. This course is graded S/U. |
| 850 Departmental/Graduate Seminar G 1 |
| | Lecture and discussion of current topics related to food, agricultural and biological engineering presented by faculty, staff, graduate students, and guest speakers. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 cl. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. |
| 894 Group Studies G 1-5 |
| | Graduate studies in Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. |
| 999 Research G 1-18 |
| | Research for thesis and dissertation purposes only. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. |