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ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY

BSE/ME 475
Course Description

Engineering design principles of machines for the production, processing and handling of crops for food, fuel, bio-mass and fiber. Environmental and biological factors that influence machine design and operation. Economic and capacity analysis of machines and systems.

Prerequisties

Declared in Biological Systems Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and (ME 240 , EMA 202 , PHYSICS 201 , PHYSICS 207 , or PHYSICS 247 ), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.29

5.44% from Historical

Completion Rate
91.67%

-4.81% from Historical

A Rate
41.67%

50% from Historical

Class Size
12

-29.63% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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