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Agricultural Science & Technology
Bioresource & Agricultural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Engineering Science
Technology & Engineering Education
Degree Type/Duration
Overview
Agricultural Engineers focus on designing or using systems, processes, and machines to aid in energy, food and water. Students learn to design, develop, analyze and operate machines and systems related to agriculture while integrating physical and biological sciences with engineering principles.
Coursework may cover the following areas: Project Management and Design, Mechanics of Materials/Fluids, Engineering Thermodynamics, Methods for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Chemistry, Electricity & Optics, Dynamics, Probability and Statistics, Physics, Calculus
Concentrations/Options
Animal Production Systems
Land and Water Resources
Power and Machinery
Potential Career Paths
Cotton Gin and Warehouse Manager
Precision Agriculture Specialist
Wind Substation Technician
Additional Opportunities
Internship or work experience related to agriculture or engineering
Welding Certificate
Other certifications and licensure available