INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING ABE 510

Central Luzon State University

Science City of Muñoz 3120
Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Module for the Course

ABE 510: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROCESS ENGINEERING

MODULE 1

TOPIC 1: Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives

I. Introduction

Vision and mission are imperative so that every members of the organization, recognize
what the organization will achieve and how it will be achieved. This means keeping
everyone on the same page so they are all moving in the same direction.

A goal is a general statement of what you want to achieve. More specifically, a goal is a
milestone(s) in the process of implementing a strategy (Hofstrand).

An objective turns a goal’s general statement of what is to be accomplished into a

specific, quantifiable, time-sensitive statement of what is going to be achieved and when
it will be achieved (Hofstrand).

II. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

To internalize the CLSU philosophy, mission, vision and quality policy statements; the
CEn goals and the DABE objectives
To understand the course syllabus

III.DISCUSSION

1. Vision of the University

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) as a world-class National University for

science and technology in agriculture and allied fields.
2. Mission of the University

CLSU shall develop globally competitive, work-ready, socially-responsible and

empowered human resources who value life-long learning; and to generate,
disseminate, and apply knowledge and technologies for poverty alleviation,
environmental protection, and sustainable development.

3. Quality Policy Statement

a. Excellent service to humanity is our commitment.

b. We are committed to develop globally-competent and empowered human resources,
and to generate knowledge and technologies for inclusive societal development.
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c. We are dedicated to uphold CLSU’s core values and principles, comply with statutory
and regulatory standards and continuously improve the effectiveness of our quality
management systems.
d. Mahalaga ang inyong tinig upang higit na mapahusay ang kalidad ng aming
paglilingkod.

4. Goals of the College of Engineering

In line with the mission of the University, the goals of the College of Engineering are:
a. The College of Engineering provides quality education and applies knowledge in
engineering and technology that is proactive of future and relevant agro-industrial
needs in preparation for and furtherance of global practice.
b. The College engages in research with high socio-economic impact and contribution
towards sustainable development, and reports on the results of such researches.
c. The College brings to the community and stakeholders the vast store of knowledge and
technology in order to make the Philippines and the world a better place.

5. Objectives of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

a. To provide relevant and quality education in agricultural engineering.

b. To generate innovative technologies and systems for the production and post-
production of safe and secure food, agri-products and energy with smart utilization and
management of the environment and natural resources.
c. To provide engineering and technology expertise in the field of agriculture and
affiliated industries for the country, the region and beyond.

Topic 2: Course Syllabus

A. COURSE INFORMATION
 Course Code ABE 510
 Course Title Food and Bio-based Products Process Engineering
 Course Description Analysis and design of processing equipment and plants for
food and other bio-based products. Emphasis is on application
of fluid flow, thermodynamics and heat principles. Application
of biological, biochemical and engineering fundamentals for
industrial bioprocessing.
 Pre-requisite ABE 421: Agricultural Products Process Engineering
ABE 412: Refrigeration Engineering
 Co-requisite None
 Credit 3 Units (2 units lecture; 1 unit laboratory)
 Class Hours 5 hours (2 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory)
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Course Coverage

Week Course Outcomes Topics

Class Orientation
To internalize the CLSU The CLSU Philosophy, Mission, Vision, and
philosophy, mission, vision and Quality Policy Statements
quality policy statements; the CEn
goals and the DABE objectives The CEn and DABE objectives, PEOs, and
POs

CO1:
Understand the fundamental Introduction
concepts of postharvest physiology -Morpho-anatomical characteristics
1 in the context of shelf life and
processing of farm produce Maturity and ripening
Respiration
Postharvest management
Deterioration and quality
Climacteric and non-climacteric
Properties of biological materials

CO2:
Harvesting, handling and transport
Identify proper harvesting,
Harvesting method and equipment
storage, pre cooling, handling,
Maturity indices
packaging and transport technique
Handling and conveying devices
to prolong the postharvest life of
Packaging
perishable produce
Transport/transit techniques
Curing process in roots/tuber crops
Waxing, grading and packaging and handling
2 process in fruits and vegetables
General packinghouse operation
Ripening, degreening and color adding
process in fruits

Precooling and quality maintenance

Temperature and quality
Cold chain
Precooling techniques
Respiratory qoutient
CO3: a. Law of conservation of mass
b. Mass balance in drying
Apply the law of conservation of c. Mixing
3-4
mass and energy in the unit d. Blending
process operation e. Fermentation
f. Distillation
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Concentration
Weight/weight fraction
Weight/volume fraction
Mole concentration
CO4:
Cold storage design
Identify and design technology
-Cooling loads
such as cold stress and controlled
-Heat transfer
atmosphere for perishable products
-Cooling requirements
-Storage conditions of perishable products
-Compatibility
-Design and considerations
-Temperature and RH control
5-8
-Refrigeration

Controlled atmosphere storage

-Kinetic theory of gasses
-CA requirement
-Insulation, scrubbing and sealing
-Devices and process control
-Refrigerated and transport

Assessment Task
1. Reflective Essay

Instructions
Write an essay (750-1000) reflecting on your completed experience. Essays must
be submitted to the google classroom.
The essay should include the following elements:
 Begin with an introduction that articulates concisely what you learned
 How important is the schools vision, mission and goals in your course?
 What methods and strategies should be employed by the school
community to realize this goals?
 How did the students manifest that they have internalized their vision,
mission and goals?
 How can you apply what you learned in the future?