What is an Agricultural Engineering major expected to be good at?
Engineering knowledge Agricultural engineers are expected to achieve a satisfactory level of knowledge in the areas of mathematics, science, and engineering. This knowledge also includes how to design experiments, how to conduct analysis, and how to use current engineering tools. This knowledge is gained through taking courses, through relevant work experiences, and activities related to professional engineering. Continuous learning Agricultural engineers need to be people that learn continuously. They need to identify new areas for learning and regularly take advantage of learning opportunities. This means that that the learning process does not end at college graduation, but that it continues on throughout the agricultural engineer’s life. Companies and universities offer many opportunities for continuing education after college. Initiative An agricultural engineer needs to show initiative in the workplace in order to be successful. This means taking prompt action to accomplish speci
