Agricultural Engineering

What is the objective of the course? What is it?
What does it train you for?

The Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering provides knowledge in the field of agricultural production disciplines and techniques for surveying the rural territory, the main methodologies and techniques for designing, implementing and managing interventions for the agricultural enterprise.

The aim is to train a graduate with specific agronomic skills, who can also apply agricultural engineering techniques to the management of the farm and the rural area.

To obtain the degree, the student must have acquired 180 university credits (CFU).

The didactic path is made up of 19 compulsory exams, an English test, practical training in approved establishments and a final exam (interview).

The didactics, in addition to classroom lectures, includes at least 25% of laboratory activities, practical exercises and field activities for each course.

The training programme is completed by 12 CFUs freely chosen by the student, including some taught in English.

The acquisition of 3 CFUs is also foreseen for professional activities useful for the graduate's entry into the working world.

At the end of the course, the student is awarded the title of Doctor of Agricultural Engineering and, subject to passing the State examination on professional qualifications, is registered in Section B (Junior Agronomist) of the professional register of the Order of Agronomists and Forestry Doctors.

What do you learn?

The graduate in Agricultural Engineering acquires knowledge in disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology; he/she learns the methods of economic analysis of the farm, of drawing up estimates in the field of land and rural territory representation; the morpho-physiological and agro-ecological characteristics of the main herbaceous, horticultural and tree species; phytophagous insects and phytopathogenic agents; the management of livestock farms; the characteristics of buildings and plants of interest to the agri-food industry.

The training acquired will enable the junior professional to carry out and manage consultancy and first-level design activities relating to farm buildings, irrigation and drainage systems, greenhouses, stables, buildings and rural roads; the selection of machinery and equipment for the production chains of agricultural products; the drafting of projects aimed at the granting of subsidies for land investment works in agricultural holdings and agri-food businesses included in regional and national rural development plans.

The main areas of study in the agricultural engineering field focus on agroforestry land and agricultural systems.

What can you do with it?

The course council encourages graduates to enter the world of work through the placement of curricular and extra-curricular internships, the organisation of events dedicated to work — Green Job Days —, the organisation of seminars and meetings with the world of work and the establishment of conventions and agreements with public and private organisations.

What can you do with this degree?

• Business creation: conquer the market;
• Entrepreneurship: to organise and manage businesses operating in rural areas;
• Consultancy and planning: improve the performance of agricultural businesses;
• Public and private institutions: at the forefront of land protection;
• Implementing EU programmes to improve the quality of life in rural areas;
• Public administrations: serving the community;
• Private practice (freelance): to participate also in multidisciplinary working teams.

Registration in the professional register of agronomists and foresters, section B (junior) is provided for after passing the state examination for professional qualification.

Continuation of studies is guaranteed in the Master's Degree Programme in “Agroengineering and Forestry Sciences and Technology”.

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