Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
The programme deliver the necessary background in technology, analytical and managerial skills which will enable graduates to analyse and assess engineering systems for effective application to agriculture. Students gain knowledge and skills in the design, construction, operation, management and maintenance of water supply systems, simple renewable energy systems for agricultural production and agricultural production as well as for domestic purposes, respectively,
Core courses
Workshop Training
Engineering Drawing
Engineering Statics
General Mathematics I
Introduction to Animal Production and Health
Elective courses:
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing
Computer Application
Introduction to Meteorology
Communication Skills I
Introductory Sociology
Introductory Agricultural Economics
Introductory Geology and Soil Formation
Core courses
Workshop Training II
Engineering Dynamics
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
General Mathematics II
Introduction to Programming for Engineers
Introductory Statistics
Elective courses
Communication Skills II
Computer Applications for Engineers
Agricultural Microbiology
Introduction to Agribusiness
Principles of Administration & Management
Core courses
Strength of Materials
Thermodynamics
Biometry
Introduction to Engineering Design
Fundamentals of soil science
Elective courses
Introduction to Electronics
Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship development
Extension Methods, Soil Classification
Core courses
Numerical Methods I
Land Surveying
Engineering Materials Technology
Fluid Mechanics
Physical Hydrology
Elective courses
Principles of Agronomy
System Dynamics
Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer
Basics of Computer Programming
Climatology Farm Management
Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Practices
Environmental Impact Assessment
Core courses
Engineering Properties of Biological Materials
Design of Irrigation Systems
Analysis of Structures
Agricultural Machinery Design
Instrumentation and Measurements
Elective courses
Microcomputer Systems
Water Supply Engineering
Numerical Methods II
Designing Rural Development
Programmes/Projects
Core courses
Research Methods I
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Agricultural Machinery and Equipment
Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Elective courses
Post-harvest Technologies of Industrial Crops
Unit Operations I
Electrical Power Systems and Machines
Sediment Transport
Communications and Computer Networking
Hydrogeology
Rainwater Harvesting
Core courses
Research Project II
Mechanics of the Tractor and Implements
Engineering operations Management
Engineering Professional Ethics
Laws and Safety
Waste Treatment Systems Design and Management
Elective courses
Irrigation Structures
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
Process Plant Design and Hygiene
Soil-Water-Crop modelling and Simulation
Sensors and Controls for Precision Agriculture
Post-harvest handling and storage of non-Perishable commodities
Core courses
Research Project III
Construction Techniques
Cost Estimates and Tendering
Farmstead Planning and Construction of Farm Structures
Irrigation Water Management
Agricultural Machinery Management
Ergonomics, Safety, and Maintenance
Elective courses
Aspects of Financial and Human Resource Management
Packaging and Packaging Design
Unit Operations II
Design of Detention Reservoirs and Small dams
Mathematical planning Techniques
Post-harvest Handling and Preservation of
semi-perishable and Perishable Produce
Mechatronics
Graduates in this program are employed in various capacities in diverse institutions such as Government Ministries, Parastatal organizations, NGOs, CBOs, Local governments, Multilateral international agencies and the Private sector. Graduates can also work as Private Practice as an agricultural engineer and other specialist positions in the field of agricultural engineering.