FACILITY AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

In the era of globalization and climate change, agriculture is no longer merely manual labor—it is transforming rapidly through science and technology. The major in Facility Agricultural Science and Engineering in China opens a gateway to the future for those who aspire to merge modern knowledge with the mission of sustainable agricultural development.

Program Overview

Facility Agricultural Science and Engineering is a modern agricultural discipline that utilizes engineering technologies to enable efficient production of plants and animals under relatively controlled environmental conditions.
This major at Weifang University was among the first approved by China’s Ministry of Education in 2002. It is currently recognized as:

• A First-Class Undergraduate Major in Shandong Province
• A Featured Major in Applied Universities
• A Key Construction Major for High-Level Applied Talent Development
• A Demonstration Program for Industry-Education Integration and University-Enterprise Cooperation

It also supports the development of a master’s degree program in Agronomy and Seed Science.

Educational Objectives

This program aims to cultivate high-quality, application-oriented professionals who:

• Are well-rounded in moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education
• Possess solid foundations in horticulture and agricultural engineering
• Master specialized knowledge and practical skills in facility agriculture
• Understand the latest developments in the field
• Demonstrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and the ability to work in production, research, education, and management in agriculture and related sectors

Graduation Requirements

Graduates should be able to:

1. Demonstrate solid knowledge in modern agriculture and engineering
2. Understand the theoretical frontiers and trends in facility agriculture
3. Be familiar with national policies and regulations related to agricultural production
4. Conduct literature reviews, plan and design agricultural facilities, and write scientific papers
5. Apply research, decision-making, management, foreign language, and computer skills effectively

Core Courses

1. Core Disciplines: Horticulture, Engineering
2. Representative Courses:

• Engineering Drawing
• Introduction to Agricultural Architecture
• Surveying
• Electrical and Electronic Technology
• Water-Saving Irrigation Technology
• Budgeting for Facility Agriculture Projects
• Agricultural Park Planning and Management
• Environmental Science for Facility Agriculture
• Principles and Techniques of Industrial Seedling Cultivation
• Facility Agricultural Engineering

Research Directions

• Facility Horticulture Cultivation Techniques
• Environmental Control and Automation in Greenhouses
• Design and Optimization of Agricultural Facilities
• Modern Irrigation and Drainage Technologies
• Smart Agriculture and IoT Applications

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Facility Agricultural Science and Engineering

Career Prospects

Facility agriculture is a sunrise industry and a key component of agricultural modernization. With the shift toward digital and smart agriculture, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals.

Postgraduate Opportunities:

• Over 45% of students pursue graduate studies
• Common fields: Facility Agricultural Science and Engineering, Vegetable Science, Pomology, Plant Protection, Agronomy and Seed Science, Microbiology, Ecology, Aquaculture, Veterinary Medicine

Employment Fields:

1. Research institutes and universities
2. Agricultural enterprises and tech companies
3. Roles in:

• Scientific research and teaching
• Facility design and environmental control
• Cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and flowers
• Seedling propagation
• Livestock and aquaculture production

Related Majors

• Agricultural Engineering
• Horticulture
• Agricultural Resources and Environment
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Science and Engineering

Top Universities Offering Facility Agricultural Science and Engineering Programs in China

1. China Agricultural University
2. Huazhong Agricultural University
3. Northwest A&F University
4. Nanjing Agricultural University
5. Zhejiang University