Program overview
In simple terms, this major teaches you how to use engineering knowledge to build 'houses', adjust 'climates', and find 'energy' for agriculture. You'll learn how to design agricultural buildings (like greenhouses and livestock farms), control temperature, humidity, and light (environmental control), and utilize renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and biogas. Core courses include Agricultural Architecture, Greenhouse Design and Construction, Environmental Control Engineering, Renewable Energy Technology, and Principles of Agricultural Bioenvironment. It's perfect for hands-on learners interested in the intersection of agriculture and engineering, especially if you're passionate about sustainable development and solving real-world problems. Chinese universities have strong practical features in this field—many have large greenhouse experimental bases where you can operate environmental control systems yourself and even participate in designing actual agricultural parks.