- Welcome to the Agricultural Engineering Department!
Agricultural engineering technology is a part of the broad discipline of agricultural engineering that bridges two fields of applied sciences: agriculture and engineering. Agricultural engineering technology is the application of engineering techniques in such areas as production mechanization, energy, soil and water conservation, plant and animal environments, agricultural waste management, processing and storage, and building construction. This requires a knowledge of physical and natural sciences and technical skills to support engineering activities.
This agricultural engineering technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for engineering-related employment in agricultural industries. A scientific or business background may be obtained according to the student's interest through the selection of electives here at SUNY Cobleskill.
Program Facts
Our faculty of eight full-time members bring a wealth of experience from working in the industry.
More than $3,000,000 worth of state-of-the-art equipment supports instruction in the Agricultural Engineering Technology Department.
Instructional facilities are housed in a modern 33,000 square foot technical center with 10 specialized laboratories located on one of the largest college agricultural complexes of any two-year college in the nation.
A wide variety of courses serve all agricultural programs. For example, 50 % of the welding students come from other departments. Many students taking Small Engines and Surveying courses are from the Plant Science Department and many of the students in structures are from the Animal Science Department.
Opportunities for hands-on, applied education through extensive use of the college farm and campus.
Clean, efficient working conditions; safety and work ethics are emphasized.
Over 100 students are enrolled in 40 courses offered by the department.
An active Agricultural Engineering Club - activities include trips to major manufacturers' facilities, speakers, and community service projects.
