Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering—Bioproducts Engineering
Revised 12/2020
Bold: only offered in indicated semester
Italic: course pre-requisites and co-requisites(designated by &UD: must be admitted to the major prior to enrollment
◊: Courses required for admission to this major
+: Students admitted prior to Fall 2017 may use STAT 3021 to satisfy requirement
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
Math 1371 Calculus I (placement or pre-req) [4cr]
Phys 1301W Intro Physics I (&Math 1371) [4cr]
Chem 1065 Chem Principles I Lab (&1061) [1cr]
Chem 1061 Chem Principles I (placement or 1015, &1065) [3cr]
Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]
BBE 1001 BBE Orientation [1cr ]
CSE 1001 1st Year Experience [1cr]
Spring Semester
Math 1372 Calculus II (1371) [4cr]
◊Phys 1302W Intro Physics II (1301, &Math 1372) [4cr]
◊Chem 1066 Chem Principles II Lab (1061/65, &1062) [1cr]
◊Chem 1062 Chem Principles II (1061/65, &1066) [3cr]
Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
◊ Math 2373 Linear Algebra & Differential Equations (1372) [4cr]
Chem 2301 Organic Chem I (1062/66) [3cr]
◊ Biol 1009 General Biology [4cr]
◊ BBE 2001 Mechanics & Structural Design (Math 1372, Phys 1301) [4cr]
BBE 2003 Computer Applications in BBE+ (Math 1372, &Math 2373 or &Math 2374) [3cr]
Spring Semester
◊Math 2374 Multivariable Calculus (1372) [4cr]
Chem 4501 Intro to Thermodynamics (1062/66, Phys 1302, &Math 2374) [3cr]
BBE 3043 Biological & Environmental Thermo (Biol 1009, Chem 1061/65, Phys 1302, Math 1372) [3cr]
BBE 3033 Material & Energy Balances in Bio Systems (Math 1372, Phys 1302, Chem 1062/66) [3cr]
Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]
Junior Year
Fall Semester
BBE 3013 Engineering Princ of Molecular & Cell Processes (Biol 1009, Math 1372, Chem 2301 or BioC 2011) [3cr]
BBE 4001 Chem of Biomass (Chem 2301) [4cr]
BBE 3012 Transport in Bio Processes I (2001, 3033, Math 2373, Math 2374, Phys 1302) [4cr]
BBE 3002 Intro to Engineering Design (Math 1371, Chem 1061/65, Writ 1301) [3cr]
Spring Semester
BBE 4013 Transport in Bio Processes II (UD, 3013, 3043, 3012) [3cr]
BBE 4713 Biological Process Engineering (UD, CSE, 3033, &4013) [3cr]
BBE 4303 Intro to Bio-Based Materials Sci (UD, 2001) [3cr]
BBE 4403 BP Engineering Lab I (UD, 4001, Chem 2301) [2cr]
Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]
Senior Year
Fall Semester
BBE 4401 BP Separation & Purification Processes (UD, 3012, 3033, 3043, 4013) [3cr]
BBE 4402 BP Engineering Lab II (UD, 2003, 4013) [2cr]
BBE 4023W Process Control & Instrumentation (UD) [3cr]
BBE 4301 Applied Surface & Colloid Science (3043 or Chem 4501) [3cr]
Emphasis Elective [3 or 4cr]
Spring Semester
BBE 4502W Capstone Design (UD, 3002) [4cr]
Emphasis Elective [3 or 4cr]
Technical Elective [3 or 4cr]
Technical Elective [3 or 4cr]
Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]
Total Credits Needed for Degree: 125
Additional Information
The APAS is the official method for tracking completion of your specific degree requirements. This plan is not a contract and curriculum can change.
Applying to Your Major: z.umn.edu/csemajorapp
Courses required for admission to this major: Phys 1302W, Chem 1062/66, Math 2373 or 2374, Biol 1009, BBE 2001
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.
Department Contact Information
bbe.umn.edu • 612-625-5200 • 203 Kaufert Lab & 213 BioAgEng Building (St. Paul)
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Professor Ulrike Tschirmer • tschi007@umn.edu
What can I do with a major in Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering?
University Degree Requirements
All students must complete the following requirements. Requirements with an (*) will be fulfilled by taking courses at UM-TC required for this major.
Writing Requirements
University Writing:
- Writ 1301/1401 or equivalent
Writing Intensive (WI):
- Two: 1xxx or 2xxx level **
- One: 3/4/5xxx level (in major)*
- One: 3/4/5xxx level (any dept.)
Liberal Education
Cores:
- Biological Sciences w/Lab
- Physical Sciences w/Lab*
- Historical Perspectives
- Social Sciences*
- Literature
- Arts/Humanities
- Mathematical Thinking*
Themes (choose 4 of 5):
- Civic Life and Ethics
- Diversity and Social Justice in the US
- The Environment
- Global Perspectives*
- Technology & Society