Characteristics of Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural engineering uses engineering to improve production systems in agriculture.
It involves the study of mathematics, basic sciences and engineering; it also includes computer knowledge and socio-economic aspects.
Areas comprised in Agricultural Engineering
Management and Conservation of Water and Soil Resources
• Irrigation
• Drainage
• Soil conservation
• Soil preparatio
Administration and Maintenance of Agricultural Machinery
• Administration
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Selection
Development and Adaptation of Production Technologies
• Design and management of crop production structures
• Applied software
• Geographic Information Systems
• Environmental Protection
Professional Profile
ITCR graduates in Agricultural Engineering use their knowledge, abilities and skills on research and design in order to implement, manage and assess agricultural engineering projects; they keep in mind technical, technological, social and environmental factors and respect norms and regulations. This enhances competitiveness and fosters the development of the community.
Working Field
Professionals in Agricultural Engineering are employed in state, autonomous and private companies. They may work in banana plantations, sugar cane industries, production cooperatives, non-traditional products exporting companies, companies that design and sell irrigation systems and agricultural machinery and in the national banking system, among others.
They may also become independent entrepreneurs and consultants of irrigation, drainage, machinery and agricultural mechanization.