About Agricultural Engineering

Agriculture plays a role of vital significance towards the social and economic development of every nation. The Faculty of Engineering offers a 4 year Bachelors program in Agricultural Engineering which centers on shaping students with the relevent expertise to shape the society. The program is a part of the University’s efforts towards producing an effective manpower with the ability to develop and enhance the scope of agriculture. The program is approved by UGC and is focused on providing students with the most dynamic skill sets, which are essential for understanding the various aspects of agriculture. The department follows a curriculum which is strategically designed to equip students with the ability to effectively blend the knowledge of agriculture and engineering. With immense practical training and exposure the program also seeks to mobilize the engineering community to become more effective in delivering real products and services of benefit to the farmers. The agricultural engineering learning experience in Parul University is under the guidance of expert faculties from IITs and NITs, who provide with the most comprehensive academic experience.

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Program Outcomes

Why Study Agricultural Engineering

Agriculture is one of the most ancient fields which dates back to as early as civilization, and has been continuously growing as a major pillar in various economic landscapes. For this reason, the sector provides an endless number of opportunities for Agriculture Engineers to pursue upon the completion of the program in food processing, irrigation, soil & water conservation, farm machinery renewable technology, etc. Since it is still a developing field, it provides room for research and innovative development for the growth and progress of the Agro sector. It acts as a complementary field, which provides effective solutions to be utilized in the agricultural sector, thus creating various avenues of opportunities in career roles such as:

Agricultural Engineer

An ability to apply the technical knowledge of innovation for the development of the field of agriculture

Agricultural Crop Engineer

An ability to understand the various soil profiles and to develop effective methods of cultivation for farmers

Plant Physiologist

An ability to understand the biological composition of various plant structures and physiology

Food Processing Experts

An ability to process various food groups and to be a part of the manufacturing and production process

Agricultural Inspector

An ability to have to apply the knowledge of appropriate agricultural and biological sciences and various aspects related to natural resources

Curriculum

Elements of Civil Engineering	Environmental Studies
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering	Mechanics of Solids
Elements of Mechanical Engineering	Fundamentals of Programming
Mathematics-1	Engineering Graphics
Physics	Workshop - Mechanical
Communication Skills-1	Mathematics-2
	Communication Skills-2

Thermodynamics and Heat Engines	Soil mechanics
Agriculture for Engineers	Farm Machinery & Equipment-II
Applied Electronics and Instrumentation	Farm Power
Farm Machinery and Equipment - I	Watershed Hydrology
Fluid Mechanics for Agricultural Engineers	Engineering Properties of Biological Material
Mathematics-3	Field operation and Maintenance of Tractor
Professional Communication and Life Skills	Database Management & Internet Applications
Professional Communication and Critical Thinking	Agribusiness Management and Trade

Theory of Machines	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Machine Design for Agricultural Engineers	Drainage Engineering
Renewable Energy Sources	Soil & Water Conservation structures
Irrigation Engineering	Agricultural Structures and Environmental Control
Crop process Engineering	Ground Water Wells and Pump
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering	Drying and Storage Engineering
Electrical Machines and Power Utilization	Heat and Mass transfer
Aptitude enhancement and professional ethics in engineering-l	Aptitude enhancement and professional ethics in engineering-ll
	Inplant Training

Renewable Energy Technology	Food Processing Plant Design & Layout
Dairy and Food Engineering	Micro Irrigation Systems Design
Tractor Systems and Controls	Watershed Planning and Management
Food Packaging Technology	Minor Irrigation & Command Area Development
Design & Maintenance of Green House	Environmental Engg.
Waste and By-product Utilization
Development of Processed Products & Equipments	Gulley & Ravine Control Structures
Remote Sensing & GIS Applications	Reservoir & Farm Pond Design
Tractor Design & Testing	Hydraulic Drive & Controls
Farm Power & Machinery Management	Human Engg. & Safety
Biomass Management for Fodder & Energy	Mechanics of Tillage and Traction
Production Technology of Agril. Machinery	Project