Engineering II

Other Engineering

Examining the development and management of agricultural and horticultural design, machinery, water resources and crop support structures.

NZ$1,236

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This course starts anytime

(15 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Lincoln University, Lincoln

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Explain key principles of water resources and irrigation

Understand and articulate the fundamental concepts of surface groundwater resources, water supply, and irrigation systems.

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Understand new agricultural technologies

Comprehend principles and applications of robotics, precision agriculture, and online monitoring in agriculture.

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Describe internal combustion engines

Explain the working principles of two and four stroke internal combustion engines.

What You're Signing Up For

This course covers the development and management of agricultural and horticultural design, machinery, water resources, and crop support structures, integrating new technologies such as robotics and precision agriculture. It includes key principles of surface groundwater resources, water supply, irrigation, internal combustion engines, component design, and development of engineering communication skills through oral and written reports.

Course Content

  • Development and management of agricultural and horticultural design
  • Machinery relevant to agriculture and horticulture
  • Water resources including surface groundwater, water supply and irrigation
  • Crop support structures
  • New technologies in agriculture: robotics, precision agriculture, online monitoring
  • Principles and operation of internal combustion engines (two and four stroke)
  • Design process of components with limitations and challenges
  • Research and presentation of engineering topics orally and in writing

What you need to know first

Minimum 15 credit points including Engineering I (ENGN-23 ENGN-23R)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Agriculture

  • Engineering

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Roles in agricultural engineering and machinery design

  • Positions involving water resource management in agriculture

  • Careers in precision agriculture and agricultural technology