ABE 011 - Agricultural Engineering Overview

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What is the primary requirement for someone to be recognized as an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer?

Being a member of an agricultural engineering society

Holding a valid certificate of registration and professional identification card (correct)

Gaining practical experience in farming

Having a degree in agricultural science

Which of the following areas is NOT included under the domain of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering?

Aquaculture

Post Production and Processing

Sustainable Production

Urban Planning (correct)

What role does an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer primarily play in the agricultural sector?

Managing livestock operations exclusively

Providing consultancy for urban housing projects

Designing systems for efficient agricultural production (correct)

Practicing environmental law

Which of the following is a critical component of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering?

Conservation and Management of Resources Signup and view all the answers

A person who practices as an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer must obtain their certification from which body?

Board of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of agricultural and biosystems engineering?

The sustainable production and processing of agricultural materials Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the field of agricultural and biosystems?

Information technology systems Signup and view all the answers

What do the principles of agricultural and biosystems engineering aim to enhance?

Human health in harmony with the environment Signup and view all the answers

The conservation and management of which resources are vital in agricultural and biosystems engineering?

Natural and renewable resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the materials involved in agricultural and biosystems?

A variety of agricultural and biological materials including crops, timber, and animals Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the first well-known Agricultural Engineer?

Joseph the Dreamer Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) founded?

1875 Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred in 1905 regarding agricultural engineering education?

The first curriculum in agricultural engineering was established Signup and view all the answers

What technology began to be widely used in agriculture during the 1980s?

Computer systems Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is known today as the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers?

American Society of Agricultural Engineers Signup and view all the answers

When did farmers begin utilizing GPS receivers in agriculture?

1994 Signup and view all the answers

What was introduced as a significant advancement in agricultural technology in the 2000s?

Data mining Signup and view all the answers

What was established in the Philippines in 1950 as part of agricultural engineering advancement?

Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers (PSAE) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following companies is primarily associated with agricultural biotechnology?

BioSeeds Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of engineering focuses on the design and construction of infrastructure like roads and bridges?

Civil Engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is a common field of discipline related to Agricultural Engineering?

Soil Science Signup and view all the answers

Which engineering branch involves the production and use of machinery?

Mechanical Engineering Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does Chemical Engineering mainly deal with?

Industrial applications and chemical processes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a field of discipline related to Agricultural Engineering?

Literature Studies Signup and view all the answers

Which company is primarily involved in food production and processing?

Kraft Foods Signup and view all the answers

Which engineering discipline is likely to study electricity applications in technology?

Electrical Engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is one function of agricultural and biosystems engineering related to machinery?

Testing and evaluation of agricultural machinery Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following involves project development in agricultural and biosystems engineering?

Planning, evaluation, and consultancy services Signup and view all the answers

What is expected from an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer in terms of environmental studies?

To participate in project monitoring under the EIA system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering?

Production planning for agricultural products Signup and view all the answers

What role does an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer play in education?

Teaching agricultural engineering subjects Signup and view all the answers

In project management, which role is associated with agricultural and biosystems engineering?

Managing research and development initiatives Signup and view all the answers

What type of mapping is involved in agricultural and biosystems engineering?

Preparation of farm suitability maps Signup and view all the answers

Which area is NOT included in the practice of an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer?

Designing non-agricultural machinery Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight of attendance in the overall evaluation for the course?

5% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered during the finals of ABE 011?

Farm Structures and Conveniences Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total evaluation is accounted for by the major exam?

40% Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the highest percentage of arable land according to the provided data?

Thailand Signup and view all the answers

In 2023, what percentage of the Philippine GDP is attributed to agriculture?

77.6% Signup and view all the answers

According to the data, what is the population of the Philippines in 2024?

115,843,670 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ASEAN countries has the least amount of arable land per person?

Brunei Signup and view all the answers

Which category contains the highest percentage of employment in the economic structure of the Philippines according to the 2023 data?

Agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What is the passing score required to pass the ABE 011 course?

70% Signup and view all the answers

Which Southeast Asian country ranks second in terms of arable land percentage?

Cambodia Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

ABE 011 - Introduction to Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Course Title: ABE 011 - Introduction to Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Instructor: B.U. Sioquim

Prelim-Midterm Topics

The Field of Agricultural Engineering
Farm Power and Machinery
Farm Structures and Conveniences
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Finals Topics

Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Agricultural Crop Processing Engineering
Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Sources

Evaluation Criteria

Attendance: 5%
Recitation: 15%
Quizzes: 20%
Requirements: (unspecified)
Major Exam: 20%
Midterm: 20%
Final: 20%
Passing Score: 70%

Philippine Agriculture Status (2023)

% GDP (2023): Agriculture: 8.6%
Employment (2023): Agriculture: 10.8 million (22.4%)

Cereal Yield (kg per hectare)

Data presented for China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines for different years. Data points presented graphically.

Average Production and Consumption (SEA Agriculture)

Table showing average production, average consumption, average production growth, and average consumption growth for several countries in Southeast Asia (SEA).

SEA Countries (Arable Land)

A table showing rank, name of SEA country, arable land percentage, total area in hectares, population in 2024 and arable land per person.

Challenges and Issues (2023)

Disaster Impact: Php 24.44 billion in damages (80% from typhoons) with Rice (28.7%), high-value crops (24.6%), and fisheries (9.3%) mostly affected.
Food Insecurity: 33.4% of households facing moderate to severe food insecurity. Almost 70% of the population could not afford a healthy diet in 2023.
Global Risks: The Philippines ranked first in the World Risk Index (2023) highlighting vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters.

What is Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering?

A multi-disciplinary field combining art, science, and industry. Involves managing the growth of plants and animals.
Encompasses natural and artificial biological processes for optimization.
Applications include: design, planning, construction, and maintenance of buildings, machines, and other manufactured things.

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Principles and Requirements

Combining engineering principles with biology-specific conditions related to agriculture.

Applications of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Sustainable production of safe food, feed, fiber, timber and other agricultural and biological materials
Efficient use, conservation, and management of natural and renewable resources
Improvement of human health in harmony with the environment

Agricultural and Biosystems Specializations

A list of specializations is provided: including: agricultural and biosystems power and machinery, irrigation and drainage, soil conservation, etc.

Scope and Practice of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Preparation of engineering designs, plans, specifications, and project studies; feasibility studies and estimates.
Supervision or management in construction, operation and maintenance of irrigation, drainage, soil water management systems, and agrometeorological systems.
A list of additional activities including: power and machinery, renewable energy, buildings and structures, agricultural and bio-processing systems, waste management, and other areas is provided.

Conducting Research, Development, Testing, Manufacturing, and Sales

Research and development in agricultural and biosystem engineering.
Testing, evaluation, and inspection of agricultural equipment.
Manufacture, distribution installation, and sale of agricultural and biosystems equipment.

Teaching and Lecture Organization and Evaluation

Teaching and conducting lecture activities in agricultural and biosystems engineering subjects within Philippine institutions.
Preparing and evaluating farm development plans; suitability maps and land use plans.
Training and supervision of agri-fishery technicians and operators in service centers, pools, agricultural centers, and in agricultural and biosystems engineering facilities and projects.

Employment, Environmental Studies and Participation

Employment within government and private firms requiring the knowledge and expertise of an Agricultural or Biosystem Engineer.
Participation in preparation of environmental studies for agricultural, fisheries, agro-industrial and biosystems projects under the Environmental Impact Assessment system

History and Evolution of Agricultural Engineering

Joseph the Dreamer is considered the first well-known agricultural engineer.
Key milestones in the history of Agricultural Engineering is provided: including the establishment of associations and the introduction of first tractors.

The 1980s to 2010s in Agricultural Engineering

1980s - Widespread use of computer systems, and introduction of the first robot pesticide sprayer in Japan.
1994 - Farmers used GPS receivers.
1996 - Introduction of electronic monitoring devices allowing farmers to plant more crops efficiently
2000-2000s - Machine learning and Data mining began to be applied.
2010s - Deep learning and neural networks

Philippine Population

Presentation of graphs and data highlighting the increasing Philippine population over time.

Republic Act No. 3927 (1964)

First Philippine law on Agricultural Engineering.
Defining Agricultural Engineering
Creation of a Board of Agricultural Engineering.
Licensure examination.

Republic Act No. 8559 (1998)

Updated scope of RA 3927.
Strengthened the regulatory power of the Board of Agricultural Engineering.

Republic Act No. 10915 (2016)

Integration of biosystems principals with biological sciences with engineering principles.
Address agricultural, environmental, and food safety issues comprehensively.
Includes CPD law requirements.

Professional Organizations & Associations (ABE's)

Resources provided for career planning
Job referrals, continuing education courses, insurance, travel benefits, periodicals, and meeting opportunities offered

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)

Provides education and advancement of engineering for agricultural, food, and biological systems. Focused in St. Joseph, Michigan, USA.

International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (CIGR)

An international, non-governmental, non-profit organization. Created by a Constituent Assembly.

Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (PSABE)

Founded in the 1950s to advance Agricultural Engineering.
Only non-profit professional organization recognized by the Board of Agricultural Engineers

Opportunities for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers

A variety of fields of work, including Research, Design, Manufacturing, Testing, Construction, Consulting, Government, Teaching, Production, Sales, and Management.

Companies/Organizations

A list of relevant companies and organizations in the agricultural and biosystems sector is provided.

Laboratory 1 Topic

Tasks for the student to interview three licensed Agricultural Engineers in Mindanao, focusing on specific information.

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Description

Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering covered in ABE 011. This quiz includes topics such as farm power, soil conservation, irrigation, and the current status of Philippine agriculture. Prepare to assess your understanding of essential engineering principles related to agriculture.