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The Objectives of Agricultural Engineering Training in Argentina
The Objectives of Agricultural Engineering Training in Argentina

Author(s): Gabriela Civeira, Alexander Maz-Machado, Fernando Almaraz-Menéndez, Cristina Pedrosa-Jesús
Subject(s): Electronic information storage and retrieval, Education and training, Higher Education
Published by: UIKTEN - Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science
Keywords: Agricultural engineering; Argentina professional training; curricular plans; university studies;

Summary/Abstract: This study analyses the curricular plans of the Agricultural Engineering Degree in the Republic of Argentina, focusing on the objectives of these training plans. It also identifies the fields of work for which their professional preparation is encouraged. A sample of universities based in Buenos Aires was taken and an analysis of the content of the curricula was carried out. Six broad thematic areas were identified for which Agronomy is oriented in these universities. Most of the objectives of Agricultural studies are oriented towards Agricultural production design and management.

  • Issue Year: 12/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 104-110
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English