AGRICULTURE ENGINEERING

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

PEO1 : Apply engineering principles and modern agricultural techniques to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for food production, soil conservation, water management, and farm mechanization. 

PEO2 : Pursue lifelong learning through higher education, research, and professional development opportunities to contribute to advancements in agricultural engineering and allied fields. 

PEO3 : Integrate emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, automation, and precision farming to enhance agricultural productivity while ensuring environmental sustainability and resource efficiency. 

PEO4 : Develop entrepreneurial skills and industry-relevant expertise to establish agribusiness ventures, work in the public/private sector, or contribute to policy-making for the agricultural industry. 

PEO5 : Demonstrate ethical values, leadership qualities, and a commitment to societal development by addressing global challenges in food security, rural development, and climate change adaptation.

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1: Engineering Knowledge: Apply the concepts of mathematics, science, and agricultural engineering principles to solve complex agricultural problems. 

PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, and analyze agricultural engineering challenges using fundamental principles of science and engineering. 

PO3: Design/Development of Solutions: Design sustainable agricultural structures, irrigation systems, and farm machinery to meet societal and environmental needs. 

PO4: Investigation of Complex Problems: Conduct experiments, analyze data, and interpret results to provide innovative solutions for agricultural and environmental issues. 

PO5: Modern ToolUsage: Utilize modern engineering tools, software, and techniques for modeling and analyzing agricultural systems

PO6: The Engineer and Society: Assess the societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues relevant to agricultural engineering practices. 

PO7: Environment and Sustainability: Develop engineering solutions that promote sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.

PO8: Ethics: Uphold professional ethics and responsibilities in agricultural engineering practice. 

PO9: Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in multidisciplinary teams. 

PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on agricultural engineering activities with the community and stakeholders through reports, presentations, and documentation. 

PO11: Project Management and Finance: Apply engineering and management principles to agricultural projects in a multidisciplinary environment. 

PO12: Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for and engage in lifelong learning to keep pace with evolving agricultural technologies.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

PSO 1:  Apply engineering principles to design, develop, and optimize agricultural machinery, renewable energy systems, and automation techniques to enhance farm productivity and sustainability.

PSO 2: Develop and implement efficient irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation techniques to ensure sustainable agricultural water management and environmental protection.

PSO 3: Utilize modern technologies for post-harvest handling, storage, and food processing to minimize losses and improve the quality and value of agricultural products.