Information on CEA Degree Programs

Biosystems Engineering

An interdisciplinary engineering program that uses life sciences to develop solutions and new technologies to solve grand challenges in water, energy, food, and sustainable living.  Includes development of greenhouse systems, sensors, and automation, to optimize resource use efficiency in plant production systems.

• Use engineering, math, and life science to design systems to manage soil and water resources, produce food, develop biological products, and manage and analyze large data sets.
• Combine technical knowledge, computer techniques, and control systems for a deeper understanding of agriculture and biology.
• Specialize in water resource engineering or biological engineering.

Request more info at: biosystemsengineering.arizona.edu

Sustainable Plant Systems

This is an interdisciplinary program between Plant Sciences (SPLS), Environmental Sciences (ENVS), and Biosystems Engineering (BE) which emphasizes fundamental science principles and their applications in modern agriculture and crop production.  Includes plant/microbial communities and plant breeding for improved growth, development, and adaption.

• Interdisciplinary program between SPLS, ENVS, and BE.
• Emphasizes fundamental science principles and their applications in modern agriculture and crop production systems and technologies within controlled environments - plant/microbial communities and plant breeding for improved growth, development, and adaption.
• Prepares students for careers in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and advanced crop production systems, with emphasis on greenhouse and indoor farming technologies, urban agriculture, agronomy, horticultural production, and sustainable food systems.

Request more info at: sustainableplantscience.arizona.edu

Ag Tech Management

An agricultural science and natural resources multidisciplinary program that emphasizes hands-on skills, application of technology, and development of economic and business communications skills.

• An agricultural science and natural resources multidisciplinary program
• Emphasizes hands-on skills, application of technology, and development of leadership and communication skills.

Request more info at: agriculturaltechnology.arizona.edu