Agricultural Water Management Engineering and Environmental Technology Engineering Bachelor's Program (in English BA/BSc) - Institute of Environmental Sciences
Agricultural Water Management Engineering and Environmental Technology Engineering Bachelor's Program (in EnglishBA/BSc)
Agricultural Water Management Engineering and Environmental Technology Engineering Bachelor's Program (in EnglishBA/BSc)
Last modified: 30. January 2024
The aim of the program is to train agricultural water management and environmental technology engineers who are capable of performing operational tasks related to agricultural water management and environmental technology processes and participating in their planning. They possess the knowledge necessary for the direct management of sustainable production, modification of technological processes as needed, and the introduction of new technologies. They are familiar with applicable agricultural water management and environmental technology methods and procedures, enabling them to participate in the development and implementation of climate adaptation solutions, perform basic administrative tasks in their field, and address regional and cross-border agricultural and environmental issues. They are prepared for further studies in their master's program.
a) Knowledge
- Understands the fundamental natural science, technical, informatics, technological, and economic concepts that underpin agricultural production and manages them precisely.
- Familiar with hydrological basic processes.
- Recognizes the effects of agricultural production on natural ecosystems and is aware of their economic impacts.
- Understands the production processes in agricultural and food industries, as well as related sectors, and their environmental implications.
- Knows the water management issues related to agricultural purposes and the preventive and remedial procedures associated with them.
- Recognizes environmental stress issues in agriculture and the preventive and remedial procedures related to them.
- Familiar with practical solutions for nature and landscape conservation.
- Understands the importance of soil and water conservation, both in theoretical and practical terms.
- Knows the new challenges caused by climate change and recognizes the importance of adaptation.
- Familiar with modern irrigation and water management technologies in agriculture and understands their practical application and development aspects.
- Familiar with the specificities of various cultivation branches (arable, orchards, greenhouse), their water supply needs, and environmental implications.
- Knows the principles and practices of integrated watershed management.
- Knows the regulations related to the protection of groundwater resources.
- Understands the practical application and development aspects of agricultural waste utilization, composting, and biogas utilization.
- Aware of the principles of sustainable agricultural practices and the environmental technology toolkit for achieving sustainable farming.
- In the pursuit of sustainable farming, understands and can apply the characteristics and practices of circular and ecological farming.
- Aware of the renewable energy potential in agriculture, different energy types, and their practical background.
- Familiar with research, development, and innovation (RDI) activities in agricultural water management and environmental technology, understanding their correlations.
- Understands and comprehends the principles, machinery, equipment, instruments, and their practical operation in a broad sense in water management and environmental technology operations.
- Also knows the characteristics of nature conservation areas, aquatic habitats, and their reconstruction tasks.
- Aware of the national and international context of the profession.
- Possesses ethical and legal knowledge relevant to the agricultural sector.
b) Skills
- Capable of operating irrigation and drainage systems.
- Capable of participating in the resolution of regional water management processes.
- Able to comply with the water framework directives at the watershed level.
- Capable of contributing to the planning of agricultural water management processes and performing operational tasks.
- Capable of operating small watercourses and channels, rehabilitating and maintaining aquatic habitats.
- Competent in soil and water quality protection analytics.
- Capable of participating in flood protection tasks.
- Capable of implementing land reclamation works.
- Able to participate in water damage control tasks.
- Capable of participating in soil remediation.
- Capable of performing practical tasks in nature and landscape conservation.
- Capable of addressing emissions, waste, and wastewater management and technological tasks arising during agricultural and related industrial processes, conducting risk assessments, and finding solutions.
- Capable of performing tasks in bioenergy operation.
- Capable of carrying out agricultural climate adaptation processes within the field of agricultural water management and agricultural environmental technology, considering sustainability requirements.
- Possesses good communication skills and uses professional language adequately.
- Equally capable of field and laboratory work.
- Proficient in agricultural technological processes and eco-innovations.
- Capable of establishing and managing a family farm.
- Capable of participating in development and innovation tasks within research work, interpreting instructions, and executing them in compliance with regulations.
- Suitable for consultancy tasks in the fields of water management and environmental technology.
- Capable of performing subtasks in the development of technological systems, the development of new procedures, and products.
- Capable of self-education, applying necessary methods, and utilizing resources.
- Capable of navigating economic and social events related to their profession at both national and international levels.
- Capable of following technological advancements directly or indirectly related to their industry.
- Capable of applying new procedures.
- Capable of effectively participating in teamwork within organized frameworks.
- Capable of participating in projects, particularly in preparatory and implementation tasks.
c) Attitude
- Approaches problems arising in tasks constructively.
- Possesses nature- and eco-conscious thinking.
- Follows and applies sustainability principles in practice.
- Conscientious and responsible.
- Demanding in work.
- Committed to their work and profession.
- Characterized by professional openness.
- Demonstrates a high level of creative problem recognition and solving skills.
- Receptive to acquiring new professional knowledge.
d) Autonomy and Responsibility
- Has independent observations and professional insights.
- Requires coordination in certain tasks.
- Adheres to rules during field and laboratory work.
- Feels responsibility for their own work and that of colleagues.
- Uses entrusted tools and equipment responsibly.
- Performs professional tasks independently.
- Constructive in teamwork.
- Communicates professionally with credibility, characterized by thoughtfulness and responsibility.
- Independently plans their own professional advancement.
Characteristics of the Bachelor's Program
Professional Features: The specialization leading to professional competence consists of the following fields:
Engineering Fundamentals (20-25 credits):
- Engineering mathematics, engineering physics, hydraulics, general mechanical knowledge, geodesy, statistics, surface and subsurface hydrology.
Natural Science Basics (15-25 credits):
- Chemistry (inorganic and organic), biology (microbiology, hydrobiology), agricultural water management, soil science, and agrochemical foundations, ecology, nature, and landscape conservation.
Agricultural Basics (15-25 credits):
- Agronomy, land use, irrigation in crop production, turf management, animal husbandry, horticultural production, plant protection, precision water management, agrometeorology.
Agricultural-Economic and Human Basics (10-15 credits):
- Water and environmental economics, national and international agricultural economic institutions, basics of agricultural production, legal and economic regulations of environmental and nature conservation, occupational health and safety, water policy and water law.
Water Management, Water Use, Soil Protection, and Environmental Technology (70-90 credits):
- Covers various topics including water engineering, agricultural water management, flood protection, water damage control, operation of aquatic habitats, irrigation technology, inland water management, soil protection, aquaculture, water management informatics, monitoring (GIS, remote sensing), environmental management and technology (air quality protection, soil decontamination, water and wastewater treatment, technical risk analysis), agricultural and food industry waste management, renewable energy, agricultural forestry.
Language Proficiency Requirement: To obtain the bachelor's degree, a complex intermediate (B2 level) state-recognized language exam or an equivalent secondary school leaving certificate or diploma is required in one of the living foreign languages with scientific literature relevant to the profession.
Professional Practice Requirements: Professional practice consists of a two-week practical training related to theoretical training and a six-month external internship organized at a business organization.
Degree and Designation:
- Degree Level: Bachelor's (BSc)
- Professional Qualification: Agricultural Water Management and Environmental Technology Engineer
Training Area: Agricultural Duration of the Program: 7 semesters Total Credits Required for the Degree: 180+30 credits
- Program Orientation: Practically oriented (60-70%)
- Credits Assigned to Thesis: 15 credits
- Minimum Credits for External Continuous Practical Training: 30 credits
- Minimum Credits for Elective Subjects: 10 credits
Classification according to the Unified Classification System of Educational Fields for the Professional Area: 621/0811
Admission procedure: Felvi.hu