- Bachelor's Degree in
- Agricultural Sciences
- Degree to be obtained
- Agronomist
- Academic degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Duration
- 8 years
- Modality
- In-person
- Schedule:
- Saturday session
- Career description
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The Agronomy Engineering program focuses on the integral study of agricultural systems and the management of natural resources. Disciplines related to soil science, crops, water management, and plant protection are addressed. Sustainable production techniques and agricultural biotechnology are presented in order to increase productivity while respecting the environment. In addition, economic and social issues related to the agricultural sector are addressed, preparing the professional to face global challenges such as food security and climate change.
- What will you learn during the program?
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The student will learn to develop production systems and agricultural chains from planning, operation, administration, to commercialization; using the necessary tools for the rational management of land, water, inputs, financial resources, human resources, equipment and infrastructure.
AdmissionProfile
Is interested in solving problems in agricultural production systems and chains, with an entrepreneurial vision.
Is a person who is open to the context of the global world, with the necessary knowledge of natural resources and national agricultural development, and their balanced relationship with environmental sustainability.
Graduate'sProfile
Is receptive to scientific and technological innovations and has a creative attitude to apply them in his/her professional context.
Has mastered technical and administrative knowledge and skills to integrate the appropriate management of land, water, inputs, financial resources, human resources, equipment and infrastructure into production systems and production chains.
Is skilled in the knowledge and handling of tools for quality performance, such as: the handling of software; skills to access modern information systems; and basic command of the English language.
Possesses an entrepreneurial attitude and business sense, and is capable of generating his or her own employment.
Is a promoter of development, committed to the well-being of all stakeholders in his/her field of work.
Shows professional attitudes which are based on ethics, service and responsibility.
Career Opportunities
The Agronomy Engineer, trained at Universidad Mariano Gálvez, has a wide range of job opportunities in the agricultural and environmental sector. This professional is qualified to direct and optimize agricultural production processes, guaranteeing sustainability and efficiency in the use of natural resources. In industry, they can work in the planning and management of agro-industrial companies, participating in the innovation and development of food products. Likewise, they have the competencies to contribute to the design and implementation of agricultural policies in governmental agencies or in private consulting.
Curriculum
| 1° Ciclo | ÁLGEBRA SUPERIOR | BIOLOGÍA GENERAL | DESARROLLO HUMANO Y PROFESIONAL | DIBUJO ASISTIDO POR COMPUTADORA PARA AGRONOMÍA | PRÁCTICAS AGRONÓMICAS I | QUÍMICA INORGÁNICA |
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| 2° Ciclo | ANATOMÍA Y MORFOLOGÍA VEGETAL | CÁLCULO I | COMUNICACIÓN CIENTÍFICA | ENTOMOLOGÍA GENERAL | PRÁCTICAS AGRONÓMICAS II | QUÍMICA ORGÁNICA |
| 3° Ciclo | BIOQUÍMICA | BOTÁNICA SISTEMÁTICA | CÁLCULO II | CLIMATOLOGÍA Y ZONAS DE VIDA | FÍSICA I (GENERAL) | TOPOGRAFÍA APLICADA A LA AGRICULTURA |
| 4° Ciclo | AGROHIDROLOGÍA | ECOLOGÍA GENERAL | EDAFOLOGÍA I | ESTADÍSTICA PARA LA TOMA DE DECISIONES | FÍSICA II (APLICADA) | SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN GEOGRÁFICA |
| 5° Ciclo | ECONOMÍA AGRÍCOLA | EDAFOLOGÍA II | FISIOLOGÍA VEGETAL | GENÉTICA GENERAL | HIDRÁULICA | PRODUCCIÓN AGRÍCOLA I (FLORES Y FRUTOS) |
| 6° Ciclo | CONSERVACIÓN DE SUELOS Y AGUA | FITOGENÉTICA | FORMULACIÓN Y EVALUCIÓN DE PROYECTOS AGRÍCOLAS | MICROBIOLOGÍA AGRÍCOLA | PRODUCCIÓN AGRÍCOLA II (HORTALIZAS) | PROPAGACIÓN DE PLANTAS |
| 7° Ciclo | ADMINISTRACIÓN AGRÍCOLA | CULTIVOS AGROFORESTALES (CAFÉ, CACAO Y CARDAMOMO) | ELECTIVO I | FITOPATOLOGÍA I | MECANIZACIÓN AGRÍCOLA | SISTEMAS DE RIEGO Y DRENAJES |
| 8° Ciclo | CULTIVOS EXTENSIVOS (CAÑA, HULE, PALMA Y BANANO) | DISEÑOS EXPERIMENTALES PARA LA AGRICULTURA | ELECTIVO II | FERTILIDAD DE SUELOS Y NUTRICIÓN VEGETAL | FITOPATOLOGÍA II | MANEJO DE MALEZAS |
| 9° Ciclo | EXTENSIÓN RURAL | GESTIÓN DE AGUA DE RIEGO | MEJORAMIENTO DE PLANTAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA | PLANEACIÓN ESTRATÉGICA | SEMINARIO DE TESIS I | SISTEMAS DE GESTIÓN DE LA CALIDAD AGROINDUSTRIAL |
| 10° Ciclo | AGRICULTURA SOSTENIBLE Y CLIMÁTICAMENTE INTELIGENTE | COMERCIO INTERNACIONAL DE PRODUCTOS AGRÍCOLAS | MANEJO INTEGRADO DE PLAGAS -MIP- | SEMINARIO DE TESIS II | SISTEMAS DE CERTIFICACIÓN AGRÍCOLA E INDUSTRIAL | TECNOLOGÍA PRODUCCIÓN AGRÍCOLA (AGRICULTURA DE PRECISIÓN) |