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Module 2 - The ABE Program and The Profession
Module 2 - The ABE Program and The Profession
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Bayombong Campus
In this Module, we will focus on helping you appreciate the Agricultural and Biosystems
Engineering program and its curriculum. At the same time, the four basic areas of specialization of the
ABE program will be presented to help you in choosing your field of specialization upon the conduct of
your thesis or study during the last year in the program. And lastly, you will be given an insight on what
opportunities are waiting for you after finishing the program and once become a License Agricultural
and Biosystems Engineer.
Upon completion of this module, it is expected that you are able to:
1. know and discuss ABE specialization, responsibilities, contributions and career opportunities;
and
2. get familiar with the Laws, Code of Ethics, Policies, Certification Requirements in the Practice
of ABE Profession.
V. LESSON CONTENT
What is BSABE?
The BSABE program is designed to produce graduates who process 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 the development of climate change mitigation measures, in order to
enhance human health in harmony with the environment. Agricultural and Biosystems (AB) consists of
crops, poultry, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture resources, forestry and other plants, new and
renewable energy, wastes, natural resources and climate. It have a board examination. Students have
the option whether to complete an On the Job Training (OJT) or prepare an undergraduate thesis
paper.
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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; and
5. occupy responsible positions in ABE education;
Program Outcomes
By the time of graduation, the students of the program shall have the ability to:
The subjects in the BSAE curriculum are divided into the following categories:
General Education Courses: General Biology, Logic and Ethics, Philippine Literature in English,
Environmental Science, Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Management
Basic Engineering Courses: Common Basic Engineering (Parametric Solid Models, Drawings and
Assemblies, Fundamentals of Civil Engineering Structures, Refrigeration Engineering, Computer
Application in Engineering) and Basic Engineering Courses for ABE (Introduction to ABE, Engineering
Materials, Strength of Materials, Methods of Engineering Research, Forest Products Engineering,
Engineering Laws,Standards, Contracts and Professional Ethics
Professional Courses:
AB Machinery & Power Engineering: Agricultural Power and Bio-based Energy, Machinery for
Production and Bio-based, Agricultural Machinery Operation and Maintenance, Machine Design
and Analysis for Agricultural and Bio-Production Systems, Advances in Agricultural Mechanization
& Renewable Energy.
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AB Land and Water Resources Engineering: Field Hydrology and Biometeorology, Irrigation and
Drainage Engineering, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Aquaculture Engineering,
Advances in Land and Water Resources Engineering
Undergraduate Seminar
There are four (4) areas of concentration that the BSABE program is offering:
Land and Water Resources Engineering - an area of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
that concentrates on the design of systems to control soil erosion and flooding, development of
irrigation systems and consultation of crop nutrition management and the design of ways to handle
storm water and control sediment
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering is a profession. A graduate of BSABE who passes the
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer Licensure Examination is called a Licensed Agricultural and
Biosystems Engineer.
In order to pass the examination, a candidate must obtain a weighted average of at least 70%
with no rating below 55% in any subject.
The ABE Specialization shall include, but not limited to, the following:
The Responsibilities and Contributions of ABE for Sustainable Development in Global Frontiers
Agricultural Engineer in the Department of Agrarian Reform, other government and private
institutions - performs and supervises engineering work related to the use and development af
agricultural land, buildings, machines and equipment.
Farm supervisors and/or managers of commercial farms - work in either animal production,
dairy or crop production although some work with all the three. Livestock on farms tends to be
pigs, cows or sheep while crops can cover cereals, oilseed, rape vegetables and salad.
Agricultural Inspector - ensure that the agricultural entities comply with government
regulations. These workers may review and audit logging, fishing or farming operations to
ensure that all procedures, goods and equipment comply with safety and health regulations.
Agricultural Machinery Dealer - sell the equipment used for growing food and raising animals
on farms and ranches. Products include tractors, reapers and related equipment.
Sales Engineer - combine technical knowledge with sales skills to provide advice and support
on a range of agricultural products
Agricultural Manager - responsible for the daily planning, organization, supervision and
administration of activities on farm estates.
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Designer/ Manufacturer of Agricultural Machinery - designs, constructs and manufactures
important agricultural equipment and machinery
Irrigation or Drainage Engineer - plans, designs and overseas construction of irrigation
projects for transporting and distributing water to agricultural lands; plans and designs irrigation
fixtures and installation of fixtures to requirements and specifications
Water Resource Engineer - help plan for water use and treatment. They usually spend most of
their days planning and mapping for a specific location’s water needs, and may need to
occasionally travel to more accurately access the local water situation
Agricultural Consultant - specialist advisers who provide technical, commercial and financial
advice and information to farming, agricultural and public sector staff
Erosion specialist - plan or develop coordinated practices for soil erosion control, soil or water
conservation, or sound land use.
Laws, Code of Ethics, Policies, Certification Requirements in the Practice of Agricultural and
Biosystems Engineering Profession
A. Agricultural Engineering Laws, Code of Ethics and other policy issuances of the Board of
Agricultural Engineering in the practice of profession
Agri-Engineering Laws
i. AE/ABE laws
1. RA 3927 - The first republic act promulgated for the practice of agricultural engineering in the
Philippines. This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Agricultural Engineering Law." It was
enacted on June 18, 1964.
2. RA 8559 - an act regulating the practice of agricultural engineering in the Philippines approved on
February 1998. This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Agricultural Engineering Act of 1998." It
was enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate. RA 8559 is a consolidation of
House Bill No. 10465 and Senate Bill No. 2393 and was finally passed and enacted into law on
February 13, 1998.The law aims to promote and upgrade the practice of the profession by
instituting measures that will result in relevant agricultural engineering education and better career
prospects for professional agricultural engineers. The Rules and Regulations implementing RA
8559 were elaborated in Board Resolution No. 01, Series of 1998 of the Philippine Regulation
Commission published in the Official Gazette: Vol. 94 Manila, Philippines, August 3, 1998. No. 35
pages 6087 to 6096.
3. RA 10915 - This Act shall be known as the “Philippine Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Act of 2016”. Lapsed into law on July 21, 2016. This is an act regulating the practice of agricultural
engineering in the Philippines.
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conditioning, packaging, repacking, transporting of agricultural, fishery, forestry and other biological
products/materials;
Agricultural and Biological Waste Utilization and Management refers to the development of
systems, processes, and equipment for agricultural waste disposal and utilization and environment-
friendly technologies such as, but is not limited to, compost plants, biogas plants, biomass utilization
technologies, systems and processes;
Agricultural and Bio-Information System refers to utilization of information systems, database,
and other information management tools for agricultural use, biological systems modeling to
understand the mutual response between life and the environment; and application of Geographic
Information System (GIS) technology for inventory, analysis, and management of agricultural and
biological resources, and remote sensing technology for observation and examination of the
landscape and its local forms and agricultural activities;
Agricultural and Biosystems Automation and Instrumentation refers to the use and application
of agricultural and biosystems sensors such as, but is not limited to, computer models for control and
automation in the agricultural and fishery production industry and the biological systems and
likewise, robotics for farm operation when use of machines are difficult or impossible, agricultural
and biosystems machine design and automated controls, precision farming systems, agricultural
safety and controlled-environment agriculture; and the development and application of metrology
equipment such as moisture meters, weighing scale and other metrology equipment;
Agricultural and Biosystems Resource Conservation and Management refers to measures of
conservation and proper management of agricultural and biological resources such as, but is not
limited to, area development for agriculture, settlement and recreation; parks and plant nurseries;
beneficial ecosystem of life and environment; study and analysis of agricultural system as an
integrated component of landscape; monitoring and conservation of natural resources; rehabilitation
of forest, lakes, rivers and idle lands; and the sustainable development, management, and
exploitation of the agricultural ecosystem;
Accredited Integrated Professional Organization refers to the professional organization of
agricultural and biosystems engineers duly accredited by the Professional Regulatory Board of
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and the PRC, hereinafter referred to as the “AIPO”;
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering refers to the tertiary or higher
education program which provides graduates with a Baccalaureate Agricultural and Biosystems
Engineering Degree and shall hereinafter be referred to as BSABE. This program is effectively
promulgated under enabling Policies, Standards and Guidelines (PSG) issued by the CHED in
coordination with the Board of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and/or relevant SUCs;
Commission on Higher Education refers to the government agency created to lead, promote, and
regulate higher/tertiary education in the Philippines created under Republic Act No. 7722, hereinafter
referred to as the “CHED”;
Irrigation refers to the artificial application of water to the soil to assist in the growing of agricultural
and forest crops, maintenance of landscapes, and revegetation of disturbed soils in dry areas and
during periods of inadequate rainfall, and shall include drip, sprinkler, shallow tube well and other
pressurized irrigation system; national and communal irrigation systems; surface and ground water
resource management; and irrigation structures
Professional Regulation Commission refers to the government agency described under Republic
Act No. 8981, hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”;
Professional Regulatory Board of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering refers to the
administrative body created by law to supervise and regulate the practice of agricultural and
biosystems engineering and is the ultimate authority in the practice of the agricultural and
biosystems engineering profession in thePhilippines. It shall be hereinafter referred to as the
“Board”; and
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Soil and Water Conservation refers to measures that control soil and water degradation and
enhance farm productivity; and shall consist of small farm reservoir, farm ponds, small water
impoundments, contour farming, and terracing; soil erosion control, land conditioning and mulching,
and flood control.
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or its duties and responsibilities covers the scope of practice in agricultural and biosystems
engineering; and
12. 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.
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Once registered, the agricultural and biosystems engineer may use Engr. as the official
appendage title. No person shall practice agricultural and biosystems engineering in the country
unless such person has secured a license to practice agricultural and biosystems engineering in the
manner herein provided.
vi. The ABE Code of Ethics
Ethics is a branch of philosophy that defines what is good for the individual and the society and
establishes the nature of obligations, or duties, that people owe themselves and to one another. The
word ethics is derived from the Greek word ethos, which means "character," and from the Latin word
mores, which means "customs.” The code of ethics is a written system of standards for ethical
conduct. In modern society, it defines how individuals, business professionals, and corporations
choose to interact with one another.
Meanwhile, codes of engineering ethics identify a specific precedence with respect to the
engineer's consideration for the public, clients, employers, and the profession. Many engineering
professional societies have prepared codes of ethics. The Code of Ethics are general principles
served as a guide, engineers still require sound judgment to interpret how the code would apply to
specific circumstances.
Board of Agricultural Engineering Code of Ethics (The existing Philippine Agricultural
Engineering Standards (PAES) shall be transformed into Philippine Agricultural and Biosystems
Standards (PABES)
Definition of Terms
Client- the person or entity, which retains an agricultural engineer that engaged in the practice
of agricultural engineering for the performance of professional services.
Employer – the person or entity that employs and agricultural engineer for the rendition of
agricultural engineering and related services.
Enterprise – any person or entity whether organized for profit or not for which an agricultural
engineer renders professional services.
Firm – a proprietorship or professional partnership of two or more agricultural engineers or
persons engaged in the practice of agricultural engineering, including individual partners thereof.
Code – a system of rules and regulations on any subject. It is an accepted way of behavior,
especially the mores of the society.
Competence – the relevant knowledge and skills applied to the standards of performance
expected in the workplace, includes the capacity to apply skills and knowledge to new task in a
range of environments (Regional Model Competency Program)
Integrity – the condition of having no part or element wanting; unbroken state; material
wholeness; completeness entirety. Moral soundness, probity, wholeness, completeness, honesty
and sincerity to perform work in its entirety in the quality or state of being unimpaired.
Obligation – the action of binding oneself by oath, promise, or contract to do or forebear
something; a binding agreement which is enforceable by law, whereby a person or persons become
bound to payment of a sum of money or other performance; a binding legal agreement or
responsibility restricting power inherent to such an agreement or responsibility.
Duties – obligations of behavior or conduct in relation to others and to GOD who have a
stronger claim on a person than his self-interest the work someone is expected to do because of his
vocation or profession.
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Ethics – the moral system of a particular school of thought, relating to morality of behavior. The
rules of conduct recognized in certain department of human life conforming to an accepted standard
of good behavior in the performance of a profession or trade.
Standards- includes engineering practices, and the data adopted by the Philippine Society of
Agricultural Engineers (PSAE), Inc. and the Board of Agricultural Engineering (BOAE).
1. Every person admitted to the practice of agricultural and biosystems engineering in the Philippines
as RABE shall endeavor to discharge duties and responsibilities with fidelity to the public, his
employer and clients, and with fairness and impartiality to all.
2. They should uphold the honor and dignity of their profession and also avoid connection with any
enterprise of questionable character.
3. It is their prime duty to interest self in public welfare, and to be ready to apply his technical
knowledge for the benefit of mankind.
Professionals are required not only to have an ethical commitment, a personal resolve to act
ethically, but also to have both ethical awareness and ethical competency.
Ethical Competency - the ability to engage in sound moral reasoning and consider carefully the
implications of alternative actions
Executive Order No. 220 S, 2003. Directing the Adoption of the Code of Good Governance for
the Professionals in the Philippines
1. Service to others
2. Integrity and Objectivity
3. Professional Competence
4. Solidarity and Teamwork
5. Social and Civic Responsibility
6. Global Competitiveness
7. Equality of all Professions
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VII. EVALUATION (Note: Not to be included in the student’s copy of the IM)
VIII. ASSIGNMENT
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IX. REFERENCES
CHED Memorandum Order no. 94, series of 2017. (available at :http//ched.gov.ph/ cmo-94-s-2017/)
Republic Act No. 10915.July 21,2016. Philippine Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Act of 2016.
(available at :https//www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2016/07/21/ republic-act-no-10915/)
https://www.informea.org/en/legislation/republic-act-no-10915-establishing-philippine-agricultural-and-
biosystemes-engineering
http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/phi168016.pdf
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