ABE 12 Introduction

MinSCAT Vision
A self-reliant center of development in Oriental Mindoro that provides sustained
leadership in instruction, research and extension to produce globally competitive
professionals and appropriate technologies crucial in helping develop a productive and
spiritually/morally upright citizenry in a diverse yet cohesive society.

MinSCAT Vision
The institution exist to promote quality professionals and technological education
by intensifying instruction and training, conducting more viable and relevant researches,
utilizing knowledge and technology, sustaining income generation through the adoption
of feasible state-of-the-art technologies, establishment of extensive and efficient linkages
and networking and continuous organizational development.

MinSCAT Goals
Provide and broaden the access to quality education responsive to an ever
growing and dynamic society.

Program Educational Objectives

After 3-5 years, the graduate of BSABE Program shall
1. provide leadership in planning, implementing, and monitoring ABE projects and
programs;
2. occupy supervisory positions in private and public organizations; locally and
internationally;
3. own and/or manage ABE-based business enterprises;
4. pursue advance studies in ABE and emerging related fields;
5. occupy responsible positions in ABE education;
6. produce relevant research outputs or technologies/innovations towards income
generation
7. extend research outputs/technologies/innovations to community/clienteles

Program Outcomes (POs)

By the time of graduation, the students of the program shall have the ability to a.
Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex AB engineering
problems
b. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c.
Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
 constraints in accordance with standards
d. Function on multidisciplinary teams
e. Identify, formulate, and solve complex AB engineering problems
f. Understand professional and ethical responsibility
g. Communicate effectively complex AB engineering activities
h. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and societal context
i. Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j. Know contemporary issues
k. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice
l. Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments m.
Understand at least one specialized field of ABE practice
n. Uphold the institution's core values (R.I.C.E) Responsibility, Involvement,
Commitment and Excellence

BSABE Program & Basic Sub-disciplines

Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Nature of the Field of Study

The BSABE 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, conservation, and management of natural and
renewable resources; and development of climate change mitigation measures, in order
to enhance human health in harmony with the environment. Agricultural and Biosystems
(AB) consist of crops, forestry and other plants, poultry, livestock, fisheries and
aquaculture resources and other animals, wildlife and other living things.
The graduates of BSABE are expected to understand and apply engineering
science and designs to identify, analyze, and create solutions for engineering problems
concerning land development; irrigation and drainage including dams, farm roads and
bridge; AB production machinery, new and renewable energy; AB building and
structures; postharvest and processing technologies; climate change and natural
resources, environmental and waste management.
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer refers to a person who is registered and
licensed to practice agricultural and biosystems engineering in the country and who
holds a valid certificate of registration and professional identification card from the
Board of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and the PRC.
Scope of Practice of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
The practice of agricultural and biosystems engineering within the meaning and intent of
Republic Act 10915 shall embrace, but not be limited to, the following: a. Preparation of
engineering designs, plans, specifications, project studies, feasibility studies and
estimates of irrigation and drainage, soil and water conservation and management
systems and facilities, agrometeorological systems, agricultural and biosystems power,
and machinery, agricultural and biosystems buildings and structures,
renewable/bio-energy systems and farm electrification, agricultural and bio-processing
and post-harvest facilities and system, agricultural and biological waste utilization and
management, agricultural and bio-information system, agricultural and biosystems
resource conservation and management, and agricultural and bio-automation and
instrumentation system;
b. Supervision or management on the construction, operation, and maintenance of
irrigation and drainage, soil and water conservation and management systems
and facilities, agrometeorological systems, agricultural and biosystems power
and machinery, agricultural and biosystems buildings and structures,
renewable/bio
energy systems and farm electrification, agricultural and bio-processing and post
harvest facilities and system, agricultural and biological waste utilization and
management, agricultural and bio-information system, agricultural and
biosystems resource conservation and management, and agricultural and
bio-automation and instrumentation system;
c. Valuation, appraisal, investigation, inspection, monitoring, and technical audit on
agricultural and biosystems machineries and equipment, structures and facilities,
and agricultural and biosystems engineering projects;
d. Program/Project development and management, planning, evaluation, and
consultancy services on agricultural and biosystems engineering undertakings; e.
Conduct of research and development, training and extension on agricultural and
biosystems engineering;
f. Testing, evaluation, and inspection of agricultural and biosystems machinery, and
other related agricultural and biosystems engineering facilities, equipment and
projects;
g. Manufacture, distribution, installation, and sale of agricultural and biosystems
machinery and other related agricultural and biosystems engineering facilities and
equipment;
h. Teaching and/or conduct of lecture of agricultural and biosystems engineering
subjects in institutions of learning in the Philippines;
i. Preparation and evaluation of farm development plans, farm suitability maps and
 land use maps/reports for agricultural, livestock and poultry, fishery, aquaculture
and forest production and processing;
j. Training and supervision of agri-fishery machinery technicians and operators of
agri-fishery machinery service centers/pools, and agricultural and biosystems
engineering technicians and operators in agricultural and biosystems plants,
establishments, facilities, and projects;
k. Employment with the government and private firms and establishments; Provided,
That such item or position requires the knowledge and expertise of an Agricultural
and Biosystems Engineer, or its duties and responsibilities covers the scope of
practice in agricultural and biosystems engineering; and
l. Participation in the preparation of environmental studies for agricultural, fisheries,
agro-industrial and biosystems projects and its monitoring under the
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system.

The teaching of professional AB engineering subjects in the curriculum of the

BSABE degree or a subject in the AB Engineering licensure examination given in any
school, college, university or other CHED recognized institutions is also considered as
practice of AB Engineering.

The Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Specialization shall include, but not
limited to, the following:
(a) Agricultural and Biosystems Power and Machinery;
(b) Irrigation and Drainage Engineering;
(c) Soil and Water Conservation Engineering;
(d) Agricultural and Biosystems Buildings and Structures;
(e) Agricultural and Bio-process Engineering;
(f) Food Engineering;
(g) Renewable/Bio-Energy and Farm Electrification;
(h) Agricultural and Biological Waste Management;
(i) Aquacultural Engineering;
(j) Forest Engineering;
(k) Agricultural and Biosystems Automation and Instrumentation;
(l) Agricultural and Bio-Information System;
(m)Agrometeorology; and
(n) Agricultural and Biological Resource Conservation and Management.

Allied Programs
(a) Agriculture
(b) Aquaculture and Fishery
 (c) Forest Products Engineering
(d) Environmental Science
(e) Mechanical Engineering
(f) Civil Engineering
(g) Electrical
Engineering (h)
Industrial Engineering (i)
Economics

References: RA 10915 CMO

94 s. 2017