Agricultural engineers apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agriculture. They design agricultural machinery and equipment and agricultural structures. Some specialties include power systems and machinery design; structures and environment; and food and bioprocess engineering. They develop ways to conserve soil and water and to improve the processing of agricultural products. Agricultural engineers work in research and development, production, sales or management.
Awarded
by
MVNU
Entry
Requirement
B.Tech in Agriculture & Mechanical Engineering
Course
Fees
INR 12500 OR $
625
Note:
Indian residents to pay fee in INR and rest in $.
Course
Duration
2 YEARS (4 SEM.)
Subject
Information
Lateral Entry : Available (As per norms of MVNU)
Credit Transfer : Not Available
SEM-1
Tractor Systems Design-I
Farm Machinery Design and Testing
Soil Dynamics in Tillage and Traction
Land Grading and Earth Moving Machinery
Production Technology
SEM-2
Alternative Energy Sources
Tractor Systems Design-II
Experimental Stress Analysis
Instrumentation and Research Techniques
Advances in Farm Machinery and Power
SEM-3
Physical and Chemical Properties of Biological Materials
Human Factors Engineering
Project Work Phase-I
SEM-4
Project Work Phase-II
Elective
Papers / Specializations
There
is no Elective / Specializations papers in this course.
Career
Opportunities
Job opportunities result from the increasing demand for agricultural products, the continued efforts for more efficient agricultural production and the increasing emphasis on the conservation of resources. The size and diversity of agriculture industry creates many opportunities for satisfying careers, with very competitive salaries. Opportunities include job, consultancy, research etc.