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2026-2027 University Catalog
Agricultural Engineering, BSAGE
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About the Program
The BS program in Agricultural Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Agricultural and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. Overview:
Agricultural Engineering integrates engineering principles with agricultural and biological sciences to design systems, equipment, and technologies that improve food production, resource management, and environmental sustainability. Curriculum Highlights: - Engineering fundamentals: mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid power, and computer-aided design
- Machine systems engineering: design and analysis of agricultural machinery and automation systems
- Natural resource conservation: soil and water management and environmental compatibility of agricultural practices
- Biological materials engineering: properties of crops and biological materials for processing and storage
- Emerging technologies: robotics, precision agriculture, sensors, and data analytics
Career Opportunities:
Graduates pursue careers in agricultural, construction, mining, and forestry equipment design and manufacturing, product engineering, environmental and natural resource engineering, precision agriculture, facilities design, and engineering management. Emerging opportunities include robotics and AI for agriculture, sustainable energy systems, smart sensors and IoT, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Agricultural Engineering Major Change (CODO) Requirements Degree Requirements
128 Credits RequiredDepartmental/Program Major Courses (40 credits)
Required Major Courses (34 credits)
Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (85-96 credits)
Pre-ABE Requirements (29-39 credits)
All courses in this area must have a C- or higher. *Upon successful completion of Pre-ABE curriculum , students are eligible to enter their preferred engineering major within ABE. For alternative paths to ABE majors, please visit First-Year Engineering and/or speak with an ABE advisor. Other Departmental Course Requirements (56-57 credits)
Elective (0-3 credits)
- Elective - Credit Hours: 0.00-3.00
GPA Requirements
- A GPA of 2.0 is required for all Baccalaureate degrees.
College of Agriculture Core Requirements
Students in College of Agriculture majors must complete the College of Agriculture Core Requirements. These may be satisfied or double‑counted with certain degree requirements. Consult your advisor to determine how best to meet core requirements in your plan of study.
For a complete listing of College of Agriculture Core Course Selectives, visit the College of Agriculture Website Transfer Credit Policy
If you are interested in registering for a course offered by a different institution, please review the information on the Purdue Office of the Registrar Transfer Credit website.
* If you are an incoming transfer student, please review the above Transfer Credit website and then work with your academic advisor to determine exactly how your previous courses might transfer. University Requirements
University Core Requirements
For a complete listing of University Core Course Selectives, visit the University Senate Website. - AI Working Competency (UCC: AI)
- Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (UCC: BSS)
- Human Cultures: Humanities (UCC: HUM)
- Information Literacy (UCC: IL)
- Oral Communication (UCC: OC)
- Quantitative Reasoning (UCC: QR)
- Science #1 (UCC: SCI)
- Science #2 (UCC: SCI)
- Science, Technology, and Society (UCC: STS)
- Written Communication (UCC: WC)
Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement
To obtain the Civics Literacy credential, all Baccalaureate degree seeking students will complete the Civics Literacy Podcast pathway - Complete 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement that use C-SPAN material and pass the required quizzes per episode. After the pathway has been successfully completed, students will take the Civics Literacy knowledge test. Civics Literacy does not impact a student’s GPA or bear any financial costs. More details about each pathway and how to complete the requirement can be found on the Civics Literacy Student Dashboard in myPurdue. Upper Level Requirement
- Resident study at Purdue University for at least two semesters and the enrollment in and completion of at least 32 semester hours of coursework required and approved for the completion of the degree. These courses are expected to be at least junior-level (30000+) courses.
- Students should be able to fulfill most, if not all, of these credits within their major requirements; there should be a clear pathway for students to complete any credits not completed within their major.
Sample 4-Year Plan
The sample plan of study outlines how a student may meet degree requirements. There may be other course options available. Students plan and register for their courses with the collaboration of their academic advisors. Fall 1st Year
- Requirement #1 - Intro to Engineering - Credit Hours: 2.00-4.00
- Requirement #3 - Calculus I - Credit Hours: 4.00-5.00
- Requirement #5 - Chemistry - Credit Hours: 4.00-6.00
- Requirement #8 - Written or Oral Communication - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00
Spring 1st Year
- CS 17700 - Programming With Multimedia Objects Credit Hours: 4.00
- Requirement #2 - Intro to Engineering II - Credit Hours: 2.00-4.00
- Requirement #4 - Calculus II - Credit Hours: 4.00-5.00
- Requirement #6 - Physics - Credit Hours: 4.00
- Requirement #8 - Written or Oral Communication - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00
Spring 4th Year
- ABE 48600 - Agricultural Engineering Design Credit Hours: 3.00
- Engineering Technical Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Interpersonal Development Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Additional International Understanding or Interpersonal Development Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 0.00-3.00
Pre-Requisite Information
For pre-requisite information, log in to mypurdue.purdue.edu and click here. Critical Course
The ♦ course is considered critical. In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major. Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful. These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program.” Disclaimer
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student. The myPurduePlan powered by DegreeWorks is the knowledge source for specific requirements and completion. Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. |
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