Agricultural engineering (AGEN) is one of two engineering degree programs offered in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at UNL. AGEN students emphasize coursework in one of three engineering areas: machine design, test, or soil and water resources. Thus, some agricultural engineers are involved in the analysis and design of field machinery systems and machine components through study of the principles of mechanical design, joining techniques, hydraulics, controls, ergonomics, and safety. Others are evaluating machine or mechanical system functional performance based on study of test procedure standards, measurements, data acquisition, electronic communication and statistics, and practical experience gained at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Still others are analyzing and designing soil and water management-related infrastructure as aided through study of irrigation, drainage, erosion and runoff control techniques, crop tillage and cultivation practices, and natural resources management. Job opportunities for graduates are available in industry, public agencies, consulting, and private practice.<br>Two years of course work applicable to Bachelor of Science degrees in Agricultural Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are provided on the Scott Campus in Omaha.<br>The courses listed under each pre-engineering program are similar in content to equivalent courses at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, allowing for maximum transferability of credit.