Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

14. - Engineering

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems.

14.45 - Biological/biosystems engineering

This subseries comprises instructional program class 14.4501.

14.4501 - Biological/biosystems engineering

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and management of biological systems; and includes applications to biology, biochemistry, ecology, and microbiology. These programs include courses in organic chemistry; microbiology; biochemistry; chemical, biological, biochemical, and process engineering; thermodynamics; process control; kinetics and reactor design; electric circuits; biosystem modeling; and bioelectronics and instrumentation.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • biological and biosystems engineering
  • biological engineering
  • biological systems engineering
  • biomass engineering
  • biosystems engineering
  • microbiological engineering

• Exclusion(s)

  • applied biology(26.0101)
  • biological and physical sciences(30.0101)
  • biological chemistry(26.0202)
  • biological technology(41.0101)
  • bioprocess engineering(14.0301)
  • chemical and biochemical engineering(14.4301)
  • engineering(14.0101)