BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE BSABE PROGRAM
The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering program is designed to produce graduates who possess knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the application of engineering science and designs to the processes and systems involved in the sustainable production, post-production, and processing of safe food, feed, fiber, timber, and other agricultural and biological materials; the efficient utilization of, conservation, and management of natural and renewable resources; and development of climate change mitigation measures to enhance human health in harmony with the environment. Agricultural and Biosystems (AB) consist of crops, poultry, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture resources, forestry, and other plants, new and renewable energy, wastes, natural resources, and climate.
The graduates of BSABE are expected to understand and apply engineering science and designs to identify, analyze, and create solutions for problems concerning land development; irrigation, and drainage including dams, farm roads and bridges; AB production machinery; new and renewable energy; AB buildings and structures; postharvest and processing technologies; climate change, and natural resources, environmental and waste management.
Vision
A center of excellence in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, driving innovation, environmental sustainability, and community development in upland and rural areas.
Mission
The BSABE Program of Kalinga State University is committed to developing highly competent Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers equipped with technical expertise, innovation, and cultural awareness. Through quality education, research, and extension services, the program aims to advance modern farming, environmental sustainability, and agroforestry engineering for the development of the province and beyond.
Program Objective
The BSABE program aims to:
1. Implement OBE to develop skilled agricultural and biosystems engineers integrating Kalinga’s local and indigenous practices.
2. Conduct studies addressing Kalinga’s agricultural challenges, climate resilience, and sustainable agricultural and biosystems engineering solutions.
3. Provide technical assistance and training to enhance Kalinga’s farming systems and rural development.
4. Develop and promote agricultural technologies that support local industries and preserve Kalinga’s heritage.
Program Educational Outcomes
After 3-5 years, the graduates of the BSABE Program shall:
- Provide leadership in planning, implementing, and monitoring ABE projects and programs;
- Occupy supervisory positions in private and public organizations; locally and internationally;
- Own and/or manage ABE-based business enterprises;
- Pursue advanced studies in ABE and emerging related fields; and
- Occupy responsible positions in ABE education.
Program Objectives Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve Agricultural and Biosystems (AB) engineering problems;
- Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
- Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with standards;
- Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex problems;
- Understand professional and ethical responsibility;
- Communicate effectively complex AB engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large;
- Understand the impact of AB engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
- Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning
- Know contemporary issues;
- Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for AB engineering practice;
- Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team, and to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment;
- Understand at least one specialized field of ABE practice
OBE FRAMEWORK
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
ENHANCED CURRICULUM CHECKLIST
Based on CMO No. 94 s. 2017: CMO No. 20 s. 2013
Effective A.Y. 2019- 2020
| First Year – First Semester | ||||||||
| Course Code | Descriptive Title | Hours/Week | Units | Pre-requisite/ Co-requisite | ||||
| Lec | Lab | |||||||
| Pre Cal | Pre Calculus | 5 | 0 | 5 | None | |||
| ABE 111 | Introduction to AB Engineering | 0 | 3 | 1 | None | |||
| Math 11 | Mathematics in the Modern World | 3 | 0 | 3 | None | |||
| Eng 11 | Purposive Communication | 3 | 3 | 4 | None | |||
| Elective 13 | Gender and Society | 3 | 0 | 3 | None | |||
| Philo 12 | Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 | None | |||
| PE 11 | Movement Enhancement | 2 | 0 | 2 | None | |||
| NSTP 11 | CWTS 1/ROTC 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | None | |||
| Total | 25 | 3 | 24 | |||||
| First Year – Second Semester | ||||||||
| Course Code | Descriptive Title | Hours/Week | Units | Pre-requisite/ | ||||
| Lec | Lab | Co-requisite | ||||||
| Basic Cal | Basic Calculus | 5 | 0 | 5 | Pre Cal | |||
| Eng’g Phys111 | Physics for Engineers | 3 | 3 | 4 | Pre Cal | |||
| CAD 11 | Computer Aided Drafting | 0 | 3 | 1 | None | |||
| BE 111 | Surveying/GIS | 2 | 3 | 3 | Math 11 | |||
| Soc Sci 11 | Contemporary World | 3 | 0 | 3 | None | |||
| Soc Sci 15 | Philippine Indigenous Communities | 3 | 0 | 3 | None | |||
| COH | Cordillera Heritage | 3 | 0 | 3 | None | |||
| PE 12 | Fitness Exercises | 2 | 0 | 2 | PE 1 | |||
| NSTP 12 | CWTS 2/ROTC 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | NSTP 11 | |||
| Total | 21 | 9 | 24 | |||||
| First Year -Mid Year | ||||||||
| Course Code | Descriptive Title | Hours/Week | Units | Pre-requisite/ | ||||
| Lec | Lab | Co-requisite | ||||||
| Math 111 | Engineering Calculus 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Basic Cal | |||
| Eng’g Chem 11 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3 | 3 | 4 | None | |||
| TOTAL | 6 | 3 | 7 | |||||
| Second Year – First Semester | ||||||||
| Course Code | Descriptive Title | Hours/Week | Units | Pre-requisite/ | ||||
| Lec | Lab | Co-requisite | ||||||
| Math 112 | Engineering Calculus 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Math 111 | |||
| STS 11 | Science, Technology, and Society | 3 | 0 | 3 | None | |||
| Philo 11 | Understanding the Self | 3 | 0 | 3 | None | |||
| Hum 11 | Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 | None | |||
| ABS 112 | Principles of Animal Science | 2 | 3 | 3 | None | |||
| PE 13 | Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | PE 12 | |||
| Hist 11 | Readings in the Philippine History | 3 | 0 | 3 | None | |||
| ABS 111 | Principles of Crop Science | 2 | 3 | 3 | None | |||
| Second Year – Second Semester | ||||||||
| Course Code | Descriptive Title | Hours/Week | Units | Pre-requisite/ | ||||
| Lec | Lab | Co-requisite | ||||||
| ME 111 | Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer | 4 | 3 | 5 | Eng’g Phys, Math 112 | |||
| Mech 111 | Engineering Mechanics I | 3 | 0 | 3 | Eng’g Phys, Math 112 | |||
| ABS 113 | Principles of Soil Science | 2 | 3 | 3 | NONE | |||
| Math 211 | Differential Equation | 3 | 0 | 3 | Math 112 | |||
| ABE 112 | ABE and Related Laws, Specifications, Contracts, and Professional Ethics | 1 | 0 | 1 | Philo 12 | |||
| Hist 12 | Life and Works of Rizal | 3 | 0 | 3 | None | |||
| PE 14 | Physical Activities towards health and fitness 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | PE 13 | |||
| Eng’g Econ 111 | Engineering Economy | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2nd year standing | |||
| Total | 21 | 6 | 23 | |||||
| Second Year -Mid Year | |||||||
| Course Code | Descriptive Title | Hours/Week | Units | Pre-requisite/ | |||
| Lec | Lab | Co-requisite | |||||
| Mech 112 | Fluid Mechanics | 2 | 3 | 3 | Mech 111 | ||
| Mech 121 | Engineering Mechanics II | 3 | 0 | 3 | Mech 111 | ||
| TOTAL | 5 | 3 | 6 | ||||
| Third Year – First Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Descriptive Title | Hours/Week | Units | Pre-requisite/ Co-requisite | |||
| Lec | Lab | ||||||
| BE 112 | Material and Processes in ABE | 2 | 3 | 3 | Mech 111 | ||
| Mech 131 | Strength of Materials | 2 | 3 | 3 | Mech 121 | ||
| Elective 13 | Engineering Technopreneurship | 3 | 0 | 3 | Eng’g Econ 111 | ||
| Math 113 | Engineering Data Analysis | 2 | 3 | 3 | Math 11 | ||
| ABE 211 | Hydrometeorology | 2 | 3 | 3 | Mech 112, Math 112 | ||
| ABE 311 | AB Power Engineering | 2 | 3 | 3 | ME 111, Math 112 | ||
| Total | 13 | 15 | 18 | ||||
| Third Year – Second Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Descriptive Title | Hours/Week | Units | Pre-requisite/ | |||
| Co-requisite | |||||||
| ABE 411 | Properties of AB Materials | 2 | 3 | 3 | BE 112; ME 111 | ||
| BE 113 | Computer Applications in AB Engineering | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3rd year standing | ||
| ABE 511 | AB Structures Engineering | 2 | 3 | 3 | Mech 131 | ||
| ABE 212 | Irrigation and Drainage Engineering | 2 | 3 | 3 | BE 111;ABE 211 | ||
| ABE 312 | AB Machinery and Mechanization | 2 | 3 | 3 | ABE 311;ABS 111; ABS 112; ABS 113 | ||
| ABE 512 | AB Electrification and Control System | 2 | 3 | 3 | Eng’g Phys 111; | ||
| ABE 100A | Thesis 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3rd year standing | ||
| Total | 14 | 15 | 19 | ||||
| Third Year -Mid Year | |||||||
| Course Code | Descriptive Title | Hours/Week | Units | Pre-requisite/ | |||
| Co-requisite | |||||||
| ABE OJT | Industry Immersion Program (240 Hours with at least 160 hours actual) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3rd Year Standing | ||
| TOTAL | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| Fourth Year – First Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Descriptive Title | Hours/Week | Units | Pre-requisite/ | |||
| Co-requisite | |||||||
| ABE 412 | AB Production, Processing and Storage | 2 | 3 | 3 | ABE 411;ABS121; ABS111 | ||
| ABE 213 | Agriculture Engineering | 2 | 3 | 3 | ABE 212 | ||
| ABE 313 | Machine Design for AB Production | 2 | 3 | 3 | ABE312; MECH 131 | ||
| ABE 413 | Food Processing Engineering | 2 | 3 | 3 | ABE 412 | ||
| ABE 513 | AB Plant and Livestock Systems Engineering | 2 | 3 | 3 | ABE 511; ABS113; ABS 111; ABS 112 | ||
| ABE 100B | Thesis 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | ABE 100A | ||
| ABE REV 11 | Review | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4th year Standing | ||
| Total | 13 | 21 | 20 | ||||
| Fourth Year – Second Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Descriptive Title | Hours/Week | Units | Pre-requisite/ | |||
| Co-requisite | |||||||
| ABE 99 | Undergraduate Seminar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4th year Standing | ||
| ABE 214 | Land and Water Conservation Engineering | 2 | 3 | 3 | ABE 212 | ||
| ABE 314 | Renewable Energy for AB Application | 2 | 3 | 3 | ABE 311 | ||
| ABE 414 | Design and Management of AB Processing | 2 | 3 | 3 | ABE 412 | ||
| ABE 514 | AB Environmental Control and Waste Management Engineering | 2 | 3 | 3 | ABE 513 | ||
| ABE 100C | Thesis 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | ABE 100B | ||
| ABE Rev 12 | AB Review 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ABE Rev 11 | ||
| Total | 9 | 21 | 19 | ||||