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

Semester 1	Semester 2
Engineering Mechanics	Engineering Mathematics-II
Engineering Mathematics-I	Environmental Science and Disaster Management
Engineering Physics	Fluid Mechanics and Open Channel Hydraulics
Surveying and Levelling	Theory of Machines
Heat and Mass Transfer	Strength of Materials
Engineering Drawing	Workshop Technology & Practices
Engineering Chemistry	Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management
Principles of Soil Science	Web Designing and Internet Applications
Communication Skills (only for DT/AG)

Semester 3	Semester 4
Principles of Agronomy	Building Construction and Cost Estimation
Engineering Mathematics-III	AutoCAD Applications
Design of Structures	Applied Electronics and Instrumentation
Machine Design	Tractor and Automotive Engines
Thermodynamics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning	Engineering Properties of Agricultural Produce
Electrical Machines and Power Utilizations	Watershed Hydrology
Principles of Horticultural Crops and Plant Protections	Irrigation Engineering
Soil Mechanics	Sprinkler and Micro Irrigation Systems
Communication Skills & Personality Development	Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Sources

Semester 5	Semester 6
Tractor Systems and Controls	Computer Programming and Data Structures
Farm Machinery and Equipment-I	Farm Machinery and Equipment-II
Agricultural Structures and Environmental Control	Post Harvest Engineering of Horticultural Crops
Post Harvest Engineering of Cereals, Pulses and Oil Seeds	Water Harvesting and Soil Conservation Structures
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering	Groundwater, Wells and Pumps
Watershed Planning and Management	Tractor and Farm Machinery Operation and Maintenance
Drainage Engineering	Dairy and Food Engineering
Renewable Power Sources	Bio-energy Systems: Designand Applications
Skill Development Training-I (Student READY)	Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Employability Skills

Semester 7	Semester 8
10- weeks Industrial Attachment /Internship (Student READY)	Project Planning and Report Writing
10- weeks Experiential Learning On campus (Student READY)	Elective Course 1 (Complsory Subjects :1)
Skill Development Training-II (Student READY)	Elective Course 2 (Complsory Subjects :1)
Educational Tour (Registration only)	Elective Course 3 (Complsory Subjects :1)