Precision Agricultural Engineering, BSc

Short description: 

Unique in Hungary and Europe, the training includes not only basic agricultural knowledge but also expertise in precision agriculture, agricultural digitalization, the application and operation of precision agricultural equipment, info-communication tools, geoinformatics, data collection and management, the use of software in agriculture, agricultural robotics, the basics of operating agricultural drones, precision farming technology, and the principles, structure, and operation of precision farming advisory systems.

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Lecture, seminar: 37.6%

Practice: 62.4%

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Internship/Practice: Students should complete a 12-week professional practice in the last semester.

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Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):

 

• Year 1: Mathematics, Informatics, Mechanical Knowledge, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Agro-Chemistry, Botany, Physics, Plant Physiology, Microbiology, Soil Science, Agricultural Basics, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Environmental Management, Animal Physiology.

• Year 2: Statistics, Agrometeorology, Water Management, Crop Production, Animal Husbandry, Land Use, Integrated Crop Protection, Agricultural Marketing and Prices, Principles of Microeconomics, Global Food System, Agricultural Computer Applications, Geospatial Data Analysis, Agricultural Mechanics and Robotics, Intro to Precision Agriculture and Lab, Farm Machinery System Management.

• Year 3: Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Technical Writing in Engineering, Quality Management Systems, Management and Organisation Knowledge, Technical Consulting in Precision Farming, Organisation and Economics of Precision Farming, Precision Feeding and Animal Husbandry, Precision Agr Data Mapping, Use of Soil and Plant Sensors in Crop Production, Climate Risk Management and Precision Agriculture, Crop Management with Precision Farming, Electrical Diagnostics for Farm Machinery, Project Work.

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Career prospects: Undergraduates may find employment in small, medium, and large agricultural enterprises, agricultural integrators, service and trading companies, consultancy networks, professional organizations, educational institutions, and research institutes.​

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You can find more information about the program here​​​

 

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