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> The main purpose of this course is to offer an overview of basic physics principles.
To apply the knowledge of physics principles to solve relevant practical and conceptual problems. This course will cover the following broad categories:
* Classical Mechanics, which deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces. This is often called Newtonian mechanics as well.
* Thermal Physics, in which one studies the nature of heat and the changes that the addition of heat brings about in matter.
* Light and Optics
* Vibration and waves
* Optical Instruments
and an appreciation of their importance in the study of physics; to introduce the mathematical tools used in their analysis.
Learning Outcome
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
> Apply the concepts of classical mechanics and demonstrate a proficiency in the fundamental concepts in this area of science. (GA1)
> Solve problems using their knowledge and skills in modern physics. They will use critical thinking skills to formulate and solve quantitative problems in applied physics.
> Understand simple harmonic motion (SHM), be able to derive and solve the equations of motions for physical systems that undergo SHM.
> Be able to use complex notation for analysing vibrations and waves.
> Be able to derive the velocity and acceleration of SHM and the kinetic, potential and total energy of a mechanical system undergoing SHM.
> Understand refraction and know, and be able to derive and apply, Snell’s law
Course Outline
Mechanics- Introduction (Units, Building blocks of matter, Problem solving), motion in One Dimension (Free Falling Bodies), Vectors and Motion in Two dimension, Laws of Motion (Newton’s Laws), Energy (Kinetic energy and the Work-Energy Theorem), Momentum and Collisions, , Rotational Equilibrium and Rotational, Comparing simple harmonic Motion with Uniform Circular Motion, Position, Velocity and Acceleration as a Function of Time, Rotational Motion and the Law of Gravity (Kepler’s Laws); Introduction to Thermodynamics- Thermal Physics (Zeroth’s Law), Energy in Thermal Processes, The Laws of Thermodynamics (First Law of Thermodynamics); Structural properties of matter Solids and Fluids (Bouyant Forces and Archimedes Principle); hydraulic pressure; fluid flow’ Bernoulli’s equation, Hooke’s Law, Elastic Potential Energy, Waves, Frequency, Amplitude, Wavelength, The Speed of Waves on Strings, Interference of Waves, Reflection of Waves. Electricity and magnetism:- Charge, current, potential difference power capacitors, Magnetic effects of electric current, Electromagnetic induction; Alternating currents.
Instruction
2 lectures/week; A 3-hour practical session once a week in the laboratory
Assessment
Tests; Practical/Reports; Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To develop basic Mathematical skills for Engineering students that are imperative for effective understanding of Engineering subjects.
> To provide basic tools for specialized studies in many Engineering fields.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
> Identify real life problems leading to practical problems in engineering.
> Identify real life problems in engineering and solve them mathematically.
Solve given equations with appropriate methods.
Course Outline
Introduction to Calculus- Velocity and Distance, Calculus without Limits, The Velocity at an Instant, Circular Motion, A Review of Trigonometry; The Chain Rule-Derivatives by the Chain Rule, Implicit Differentiation and Related Rates, Inverse Functions and their Derivatives, Inverse of Trigonometric Functions; Integrals- the idea of the Integrals, Antiderivatives, Summation vs Integration, Indefinite Integrals and Substitution, The definite Integral, Properties of the Integral and the Average Value, Numerical Integration; Exponentials and Logarithms- An Overview, the Exponentials, Growth and Decay in Science and Economics, Logarithms, Separable Equations Including the Logistic Equation, Powers Instead of exponentials, Hyperbolic functions.
Instruction
2 Lectures/week; Tutorials
Assessment
Examination, Tests, Two Assignments and/or practical reports.
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To introduce students to the basic principles of Crop Production, as an understanding these forms the foundation for crop production practices, and are also basic to other forms of agriculture.
Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this course students are expected to:
> demonstrate understanding of scientific knowledge in managing growth as well as processing of agronomic and horticultural crops.
> conduct experiments and compile analytical reports on plant propagation, plant developmental stages, post-harvest handling.
Course Outline
Introduction to Agro-meteorology- Origin, classification and nomenclature of economic crops, Plant physiology: germination, and seed quality, crop yield, plant growth and development, mineral nutrition, plant propagation and allelopathy; factors influencing the adaptability of crops, principles of different cultivation practices, crop improvement, production machinery and equipment; Acquaintance with farm hand tools and implements, Important varieties and agronomic practices for cultivation of major crop calculations regarding planting dates, crop potential, fertilization, plant population, yields, calibration of implements.
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Group work.
Assessment
Tests; Practical/Project evaluation; Assignment; Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To enable students to understand the conceptual framework of communication
> To demonstrate understanding of generic fundamental of communication
> To explain the importance of effective communication to students and impart knowledge on effective communication techniques
> To acquire practical communication skills Farm
> To apply key communication principles, theories and concepts to realize effective interpersonal and academic communication
Learning Outcome
> Engage and acquire communication skills and understand how to comprehend scientific and engineering technical reports using textbooks, journal articles and other appropriate reports.
> Understand on how to analyse appropriate scientific and technical literature at the study programme level
> Explain and understand the importance of effective communication
> Acquire practical communication skills on how to synthesize information from different literature references and construct coherent conclusions.
> Acquire knowledge on how to present information in grammatically acceptable formal technical English, present information in an acceptable oral style and reference sources of information appropriately.
Course Outline
Definition, objective of communication, the importance of effective communication, barriers to effective communication, how to overcome barriers to effective communication; Types and forms of communication: internal and external communication, formal and informal communication, vertical and horizontal communication; Nature of communication in organizations: electronic communication, face to face communication, written communication, non-verbal communication; planning for communication: principles of communication, basic writing principles (abstract, literature review, methods, result and discussion, conclusion and reference), theories and concepts for effective communication; written communication: formal letters, business reports, memos. Verbal communication: - public presentations, speech, meetings, interviews; listening skills. Microsoft applications (Word, powerpoint, excel) as means of communication.
Instruction
Lecture, Tutorial, Group assignments, Group Discussion and Presentations, individual/group study of literature and report writing
Assessment
Comprehension Test; Oral Presentation; Project Proposal; and Final Report
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> This course is designed to provide the student with the relevant knowledge of animal production concepts and practices. It is an overview of the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and management of livestock.
Learning Outcomes
> Demonstrate an understanding in animal growth and body composition as it relates to efficient livestock production by a producer.
> Identify the main systems of management employed in livestock production in South Africa and the predominant livestock breeds.
> Outline the husbandry regimes involved in rearing cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and the production of milk, meat and eggs
Course Outline
Introduction (animal contributions to humans, organism classification and names
Animal Terms and Their Proper Usage); Domestication of animals (reasons for domestication, benefits of animal domestication, order in which animals were domesticated); Adaptation of Animals to different environments (environmental adaptation of various livestock species and breeds, physical adaptations, behavioural adaptations); Animal production systems (extensive versus Intensive , definition of extensive and intensive livestock production systems, comparison of extensive and intensive production systems); Beef production (the beef industry in South Africa, extensive and intensive production systems, communal and commercial production systems, beef breeds and their classification
Important beef management activities); Dairy production (the dairy industry in South Africa’ dairy production systems, dairy breeds, important dairy management activities); Sheep production (sheep production systems in South Africa, classification of sheep breeds, wool production, geographical distribution of sheep breeds in South Africa, important sheep management activities); Goat production (goat production in South Africa, fibre producing breeds, milk producing breeds, indigenous goat breeds, important goat management activities); Pig production (the Pork Industry in South Africa, pig breeds, important Pig management activities); Poultry production ( the poultry industry in South Africa (Broiler, Layers), breeds or types of Chicken, broiler production management, layer production management); Fundamentals of Animal nutrition (livestock feeds, components of feed raw materials: water, carbohydrates (functions, structure, classification), proteins (functions, Structure, classification, essential and non-essential amino acids), lipids (functions, structure, classification, fatty acids), Vitamins & Minerals (grouping, functions, deficiency symptoms, toxicities
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Group work, Excursions
Assessment
Tests; Practical/Project evaluation; Assignment; Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> Give students a general background on the origin of soils, the soil forming factors and processes
> Describe soil properties and how they influence soil behaviour.
> Explain the concept of chemical reactions and how they influence nutrient availability
> Provide information on the type of soils we have globally and how the national and international classification systems are used to describe soil forms and families.
Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
> Demonstrate general understanding of Soil Science and its concepts.
> Showing understanding of the soil forming factors and processes
> Show understanding of different soil properties and what they indicate.
> Understand the influence of geochemical reactions on soil quality and nutrient availability.
> Be able to classify soils using the South African Classification system and make conclusions on their suitability for production.
> Show understanding of organic and inorganic fertilizers and their application methods
Course Outline
Introduction (definition, composition and functions), rocks and minerals, weathering processes, soil forming factors, soil forming processes, soil profile, soil properties (physical, chemical and biological), soil colloids, cation exchange capacity, soil reactions (pH and nutrient availability), liming requirement, soil organic matter, types and sources of fertilizers, fertilizer application methods, soil classification systems, introduction to soil mapping.
Instruction
Lecture, Practical (soil sampling and preparation, Soil texture, Volume and mass relations, Soil pH and EC test, Soil profile demarcation), Group discussions.
Assessment
Tests; Practical/Project evaluation; Assignment; Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To introduce computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, students should be able to: -
> Demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems.
> Use Word processing software, Spreadsheet software and Presentation software
Course Outline
Computers, Devices and the Web- Introduction to Computers, Mobile Devices, Data and Information, the Web, Digital Security and privacy, Programs and Apps, Communication and Network, Technology Uses; Connecting and Communicating Online- The Internet, Connecting to the Internet, The World Wide Web, Types of Websites, Digital Media on the Web, Other Internet Services; Digital Security, Ethics and Privacy- Digital Security Risks, Internet and Network Attacks, Software Theft, Information Theft, Backing Up, Wireless security, Ethics and Society, Information Privacy; Windows and Office- Windows File Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access.
Instruction
Lecture, Tutorials and Practical
Assessment
Tests, Practical/Reports; Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> Engineering Economics is the process of making rational and intelligent decisions associated with the allocation of scarce resources in circumstances in which alternatives can be enumerated. This course provides students with skills to assess the costs and benefits of engineering investments, such as product and technology development programs and capital purchases. It also presents the framework for selecting among alternative designs, for managing technologies over their life cycles, and for evaluating the finances of new ventures/projects
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, students should be able to: -
> Demonstrate an understanding of economics concepts, accounting concepts, and project appraisal.
> Demonstrate knowledge in economic decisions, scarcity and project appraisal
Course Outline
Definition of economics, accounting; Scarcity, choice and opportunity cost. Illustrating scarcity, choice and opportunity cost using the production possibility curve. Microeconomics and macroeconomics. Demand, supply, and prices (Demand and supply: introductory overview, Demand, Supply, and Market equilibrium, Measuring Performance and Position (Purpose and use of Records, Asset Valuation, Balance sheet and its Analysis, Income Statement and its Analysis, Cash Flow Analysis, Farm Accounting System). Project planning and appraisal (Project planning, Project cycle, Net present value, Internal Rate of Return, Payback period).
Instruction
Lecture, Tutorials and Practical
Assessment
Tests, Tutorials, Assignment Reports, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To help students acquire a fundamental understanding of engineering materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
> To provide students with knowledge and skills on how to identify and use these principles in engineering analyses/design problems and acquire the principles that govern the microstructure and the mechanical properties of these materials.
> To help students understand fundamental concepts governing the microstructure of engineering materials and thereby relate the learnt principles to materials resulting in physical properties.
Learning Outcomes
After studying this course, students will be able to:
> Demonstrate an ability to analyse crystalline structures, and calculate Miller Indices, packing factor and density of selected unit cells.
Show the application of materials microstructure in the design of materials and their processing to obtain required properties.
> Demonstrate an ability to analyse strengthening by strain hardening, solid solution and grain size reduction.
Course Outline
Materials Science and Engineering: Classification of Materials, Processing / Structure, Properties, Performance; Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding: Atomic Structure, Atomic Bonding in Solids (Bonding forces and energies, Primary Interatomic Bonds, Secondary Bonding, Materials of Importance); Mechanical Properties of Metals: Concepts of Stress and Strain, Elastic Deformation (Stress-Strain Behaviour, Elastic Properties of Materials), Plastic Deformation (Tensile Properties, True stress and Strain, Elastic Recovery after Plastic Deformation, Compressive, Shear and Torsional Deformations, Hardness), Property Variability and Design/Safety Factors (Variability of Material Properties, Design/Safety Factors); Concrete: Recent History, Properties of Concrete (Heat, Hydration, Creep, Strength, Durability), Applications (Buildings, Bridges, Dams); Timber: History, Strength, Prefabrication, Mechanical Properties, Durability; Phase Diagrams: Definitions and Basic Concepts, Phases and Microstructure, Binary Isomorphous System (Complete solid solubility), Binary eutectic Systems (Limited solid solubility), Binary Systems with Intermediate Phases/Compounds, The Iron-Carbon System. Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys: Ferrous Alloys, Non-Ferrous Alloys, Fabrication of metals, Thermal processing of metals.
Instruction
Lecture, Tutorials
Assessment
Test, Tutorials, Examinaton
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
Objectives
> To help the students to be conversant with the workshop hazards and to observe all safety practices and codes
> To introduce students to the practical aspects of cutting and non-cutting processes such as engineering materials, welding, heat treatment, turning, shaping, planning, broaching, drilling, scraping, reaming, grinding, milling, bench work and fitting, woodwork and carpentry, among others.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students must be able to: -
> Demonstrate knowledge of safety precautions for the workshop (GA10)
> Operate equipment and tools in metal and wood working as well as distinguish between their applications (GA5)
> To sketch and interpret drawings used in the construction/manufacture of objects and prototypes (GA6)
> To construct/manufacture objects and prototypes according to given drawings (GA3)
> Participate in workshop activities individually as well as in a group (GA8)
Course Outline
Basic manufacturing processes; organisation of workshop, introduction to workshop tools for different workshops; workshop hazard and safety practices and codes; processing engineering materials- properties of machine, cutting tools; bench-work and fitting, introduction to turning exercises (straight and step turning chamfering, screw cutting), milling and milling exercise, drilling techniques and exercise; sheet metal work; fabrication: welding, soldering, brazing, riveting techniques with exercises; Properties of wood, woodwork and joinery exercises, workshop
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Group work, Excursions
Assessment
Practical/Project evaluation, Assignment Reports; Examination, POEs
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To develop basic Mathematical skills for Engineering students that are imperative for effective understanding of Engineering subjects.
Learning Outcomes
After studying this course, students will be able to:
> Define equations of lines and planes in three dimensions. Introduce surfaces of revolution and their equations in cylindrical and spherical coordinates.
> Define equations of tangent planes and normal lines to surfaces; directional derivatives. Recall the concept of conservative and compressible vector fields.
> Apply dot or cross product to determine angles between vectors, orientation of axes, areas of triangles and parallelograms in space, scalar and vector projections, and volumes of parallelepipeds.
> To be able to apply the knowledge of first order ordinary differential equations in different engineering applications.
Course Outline
Derivatives- The Derivative of a Function, Powers and Polynomials, The Slope and the Tangent Line, Derivative of a Sine and Cosine, The Product and Quotient and Power rules, Limits; Applications of the Derivative- Linear Approximation, Maximum and Minimum, Second Derivatives (Maximum vs Minimum), Graphs, Newton’s Method and Chaos, The Mean Value Theorem. Vectors And Matrices- Vectors and Dot Products, Planes and Projections, Cross Product and Determinants, Matrices and Linear Equations, Linear Algebra in Three Dimensions, Vector Calculus- Vector Fields, Line integrals, Green’s Theorem, Surface Integrals, The divergence Theorem, Stokes Theorem.
Instruction
Lecture, Tutorials
Assessment
Test, Tutorial, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
AB112
Objectives
> To present the fundamental principles of chemistry with particular reference to:
* Acid-Base and Redox chemistry.
* Electronic Structure of Atoms and Molecules.
* Properties of Liquids, Gases, Solids and their Solutions.
* Phase Changes.
The associated laboratory exercises emphasize proper experimental techniques, data collection and analysis, safety and technical writing skills.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
> Apply chemical knowledge to integrate knowledge gained in other courses and to better make the connections between the various branches of science.
> Perform calculations associated with acid-base and redox reactions.
> Solve problems involving the physical properties of matter in the solid, liquid and gaseous states.
> Perform several common laboratory procedures safely, efficiently and accurately.
> Precisely record laboratory data, correctly perform associated calculations and present the results in a professional format.
Course Outline
Atomic Structure; Atomic theory, Atomic structure and Symbolism, Chemical Formulas, The Periodic Table, Molecular and Ionic Compounds. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry; Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Lewis symbol and Structures, Strengths of Ionic and Covalent Bonds. Gases, Liquids and Solids; Gas Pressure, The Ideal Gas Law, Non-Ideal Gas Behaviour, Intermolecular forces, Properties of Liquids, phase Transitions, Phase Diagrams, The Solid State of Matter, Lattice Structures in Crystalline Solids. Acid-Base Equilibria; Bronsted-Lowry Acids and Bases, pH and pOH, Relative strengths of Acids and Bases, Hydrolysis of Salt Solutions, Buffers, Titrations.
Instruction
Lecture, Tutorials and Practical
Assessment
Test, Practical/Reports, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To provide students with basic information and skills to be able to read and understand drawings as a language for engineering communication.
> To explain the fundamental principles of projection and drawing practice.
This includes drawing plans, elevations and sectional elevation of different parts of residential and farm building as well as components of farm machinery.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to: -
> Demonstrate competence to use appropriate engineering drawing methods, skills and tools on drawing board and computer aided design (CAD).
> Demonstrate competence to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the community at large.
Course Outline
Introduction to engineering drawing, basic 2D and 3D geometrical constructions, orthographic projections including hidden detail, auxiliary views dimensioning & lettering, tolerance, sectioning of solids, isometric projections, drawing free hand sketches, working with drawing aids, model space viewports, paper space viewports and layouts, hatching drawing, blocks, technical drawing with AutoCAD, getting started with 3D using Autodesk Inventor modelling software, creating parts and assemblies.
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Group work
Assessment
Practical/Project evaluation, Assignment Reports; Examination, POEs
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> Understanding of the basic principles of spatial phenomena and fundamentals of GIS.
> Develop knowledge on how to capture, import, analyze and present GIS and RS data.
> Develop relevant knowledge of GIS and RS database management.
> Developing the capacity to understand opportunities and constraints related to GIS.
> Extensive training and experience in critical thinking, including solving spatial problems and presenting the results in different forms.
> Skills to work in a multidisciplinary manner, including integration of quantitative and qualitative methods.
> Transfer skills on the use of some of the most common software- ArcGIS, QGIS, IDRISI, ERDAS IMAGINE etc.
Learning Outcomes
> The student will be able to capture, analyze and store GIS and RS data,
> The student will be able to identify, formulate and solve problems using GIS and RS on an individual basis,
> The learners will be able to independently identify natural resource management problems and make sustainable judgments.
Course Outline
Definitions; GIS components (hardware, software, data, people, and methods), coordinate systems, database design and spatial analysis, characteristics and sources of GIS and RS data; GIS and RS data capture; Geodatabases and GIS data management; GIS analysis functions; Application of GIS and RS, especially in agriculture and environmental management. Digital Image acquisition & processing, Setting up a GIS and RS installation; the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) concept; hands-on training on various software
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Tutorial, Group Assignment
Assessment
Practical/Project evaluation, Assignment Reports; Examination, POEs
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To help students acquire the knowledge and understanding of basic concepts of classical thermodynamics.
> Students will learn and understand the science and technology of zeroth law of thermodynamics, first law of thermodynamics, enthalpy, entropy, second and third law of thermodynamics, chemical potential, non-ideal gases, phase diagrams, ideal and real solutions.
> Students will also understand the concept of energy and the basic tools necessary for the analysis of any engineering system in which energy transfer or energy transformations occur.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
> Understand the nature of the thermodynamic processes for pure substances and ideal gases.
> Demonstrate a basic understanding of the first law of thermodynamics and its applications to systems and control volumes.
> Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the second law of thermodynamics and its applications to systems and control volumes.
Use the first law of thermodynamics for energy conservation analysis of different thermodynamic processes of systems and control volumes.
> Use the second law of thermodynamics for entropy balance analysis of different thermodynamic processes of systems and control volumes.
> Evaluate the thermal performance of different heat engine cycles through the calculation of their thermal efficiency or coefficient of performance.
Course Outline
Basic concepts of thermodynamics; dimensions and units, thermodynamics and energy, closed and open systems, Forms of energy, Properties of system, State and equilibrium, Process and cycles, the state postulate. Properties of a Pure Substance; Pure substance, Phases of a pure substance, Phase-change processes of pure substance, Property diagrams for phase-change processes, Vapor pressure and phase equilibrium, Property tables, The ideal gas equation of state, Compressibility factor.. General Energy Analysis; Forms of energy, Energy transfer by heat, Energy transfer by work, Mechanical forms of work, Energy conversion efficiencies, Energy and environment. The First Law of Thermodynamics; The first law of thermodynamics for closed system, The first law of thermodynamics, Specific heats; Internal energy, enthalpy, and specific heats of ideal gases, solids, and liquids; The First Law of Thermodynamics for a Control Volume, Thermodynamic analysis of control volume, The steady- flow state, Energy analysis of steady flow systems, Some steady- flow engineering devices, Unsteady-flow processes, Energy analysis of unsteady flow processes. The Second Law of Thermodynamics; Introduction to the second law of thermodynamics, Thermal energy reservoirs, Heat engines, Refrigerators and heat pumps, Reversible and irreversible processes, The Carnot cycle. Entropy; The increase of entropy principle, Entropy change of pure substance, Isentropic processes, Property diagrams involving entropy, The T-s relations, Entropy change of liquids, solids, and ideal gases, Reversible steady-flow work, Minimizing the compressor work, Reducing the cost of compressed air, Isentropic efficiencies of steady-flow devices, Entropy balance.
Instruction
Lecture, Tutorials, Practical
Assessment
Test, Tutorials/Practical, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
AE113
Objectives
> To introduce students to concepts of the basic techniques of hydrological analysis and design of structural works.
Learning Outcome
By the end the course students should be able to:-
> Apply knowledge of hydrology to investigate catchment characteristics and analyse climatic data for surface and groundwater storage
> Demonstrate ability to apply basic techniques of hydrological analysis.
> Demonstrate ability to apply hydrograph concepts to design of structural water works.
Course Outline
Introduction to water resources- historical profile on world water resources development ater resources and humanities, development of water science, global water resources, hydrologic cycle, watershed, zoning, watershed management, interrelation of water resources with other natural resources and the environment.
Problems of water resources- water quality and water, pollution, water quantity and water budget, system thinking to water resource management.
Hydrology – definition, hydrologic cycle and its components, forms and types of formation of precipitation – Characteristics of rainfall in South Africa’ Probability analysis of rainfall – Return period.Runoff – Definition – Components of runoff. Runoff characteristics of streams – perennial, intermittent and ephemeral streams, measurement of stream flows, catchment characteristics.Hydrographs – Definition and components. Unit hydrograph – Concept and definition and the basic assumptions. Application of hydrograph-watershed evaluation, design of structural works-dams, channels, floodplain management. –Watershed - identification and delineation; Physiographic characteristics of watershed. Ground water hydrology- Equations of groundwater flow (unconfined/confined aquifers/ unsaturated flow)
Water rights, water harvesting, water management , flood control
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Group work, Excursions
Assessment
Test, Assignment Reports, Practical/Project evaluation, Examination
Credits
12
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To enable students to understand the design principles of efficient water conveyance systems such canals, channels and pipes.
Learning Outcome
> Students will be to apply underlying governing equations for behaviour of flows and pressure in pipe systems and open channels
Course Outline
Description and properties of fluids: hydrostatics; buoyancy and stability. Fluid Pressure-Introduction-Measurement of fluid pressure-piezometer tube – manometry, types of manometers. Mechanical Gauges-Bourdon’s Tube - Pressure gauge - Diaphragm pressure gauge – Dead weight pressure gauge. Kinematics of fluid flow-introduction-continuity of fluid flow – Types of flow lines. Dynamics of fluid flow-Various forms of energy in fluid flow, frictional loss, general equation. Benoulli’s theorem. Flow through orifices (Measurement of Discharge) – Types of orifices, Jet of water, vena, contracta, Hydraulic coefficients.
Flow through mouth pieces - Types of Mouthpieces - Loss of Head of a liquid flowing in a pipe, Discharge through a Mouthpiece. Flow over Notches - Types of Notches, Discharge over a Rectangular Notch, Triangular Notch. Flow over weirs - Types of weirs, Discharge over a weir, Francis’s formula for Discharge over a Rectangular weir, Discharge through a Trapezoidal weir. Flow through simple pipes - Loss of head in pipes, Darcy’s formula for loss of Head in pipes, pipe network analysis, arrangement of pipes in the distribution network, effect of roughness in pipes and coefficients and charts used in pipe design.
Steady state design; Non-steady state design
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Group work, Excursions
Assessment
Test, Assignment Reports, Practical/Project evaluation, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> This course is designed to provide students with basic statistics. The course covers descriptive statistics with concepts of dispersion and central tendency measurements. Graphical and tabular displays are also covered. Simple linear regression and correlations are introduced.
Learning Outcome
At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
> Understand the definition of statistics and its parts.
Identify the ways to collect data and present them graphically and numerically.
> Understand the measure of central tendency and measures of dispersion.
Evaluate correlation and simple linear regression.
Course Outline
Introduction to statistics; Basic Concepts, Fields of Statistics, Steps in a Statistical Inquiry. Data collection methods with graphical representations; Measurement, Data Collection Methods, The Questionnaire, The Philippine Statistical System. Measures of central tendency; Summation, The Arithmetic Mean, The Median, The Mode. Measures of dispersions; The Range, The Variance and the Standard Deviation, The Coefficient of Variation. Simple Linear Regression and Correlations; Correlation Analysis, Simple Linear Regression Analysis, Estimation Using the Method of Least Squares. Continuous Variables and Their Probability Distributions; The Uniform Probability Distribution, The Normal Probability Distribution, The Gamma Probability Distribution, The Beta Probability Distribution. Hypothesis Testing
Instruction
Lecture, Tutorials
Assessment
Test, Assignment Reports, Practical/Project evaluation, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To provide students with an ability to plan and carry out a survey of any mapping and/or engineering project, and to select the right methodology, equipment, and software to facilitate processing and presentation of the survey results in an appropriate and easy to understand format.
> To introduce students to the concepts of observing, recording, reduction and presentation of survey measurements and their applications in engineering projects and to highlight the importance of recognising land ownership when executing engineering projects.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
> Explain Basic surveying instruments and techniques.
> Apply skills in using basic surveying instruments and analyse data.
> Apply the knowledge of levelling in different operations in civil engineering projects.
> Summarize the principles and purpose of basic leveling in surveying.
> Apply optimal insights into land surveying using GPS.
Course Outline
Introduction- What is Surveying, Land Surveying and Engineering Surveying, Coordinate System, Scale and Units, Surveying Computations; Levelling- Level and horizontal Lines, Datums and BenchMarks, Automatic Levels, Surveying instruments, Principles of Levelling, Field Procedure, Booking and Reduced Level Calculations, Precision of Levelling, Errors in Levelling, Levelling Methods, Applications of levelling; Measurements And Error- Types of Error, Least Squares Estimation and Most probable Value, Standard Deviation and Standard Error, Redundancy, Survey Specifications; Control Surveys- types of Traverse, Traverse Specifications and Accuracy, Fieldwork (Angular and Distance Measurements), Three-Tripod Traversing, Triangulation and Trilateration, Network Configurations, Intersection and Resection; Satellite Position Fixing System- GPS Space, Control and User segment, GPS positioning Methods, GPS Instruments, Applications of GPS.
Instruction
Lecture, Practical
Assessment
Test, Practical, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To enable students to understand the operation and maintenance of farm power and machinery
Learning Outcome
> Demonstrate an understanding of concept and sources of power for agricultural farm work
> Operate and maintain farm implements
> Set and calibrate farm implements
Course Outline
Farm power in South Africa, harnessing and utilization in agriculture.Tractors types and power rating,Tractor evaluation: Wheel slip/tractive efficiency, tractor ballasting.Safety practices when using tractors, machinery and hydraulics.2 Stroke and 4 stroke Engine working principles, applications, types, power and efficiency.Different systems of IC engines- cooling, lubrication, fuel injection systems, ignition and electrical, IC engine testing.Hitches and hitch systems. Field Capacity and Efficiency of farm machinery.Tillage equipment- characteristics, applications and major types of tillage equipment. Interpretation of manuals and setting up and troubleshooting equipment for field operations. Lubrication of appropriate points of tillage equipment.Seeding and planting equipment-major types, characteristics and applications of different types of equipment, read and interpret operator’s manual, identify major components, operate safely under field and transport conditions, servicing and maintenance of fertilisers, and seed hoppers, agitators, seed tubes and fitting on plant equipment, major types of metering mechanisms used in planters, calibration of seed, fertiliser, herbicide and insecticide application rates under workshop and field conditions, troubleshooting planting equipment operation under field and workshop conditions.Pest control and fertilizing equipment-types and functions of chemical application equipment, characteristic and applications of major types of sprayers, fundamentals of operation of major types of sprayer pumps, calibration of sprayer equipment.Harvesting equipment-alternative methods of harvesting crops, characteristics and applications of major types of harvesting equipment, source losses, adjustment and operating controls on basic types. troubleshooting harvesting equipment under field conditions.Farm Hydraulic systems-application of hydraulics in agriculture, components of hydraulic systems, terminology associated with hydraulic systems, operating principles, selection of proper hydraulic fluid for specific hydraulic system and operating conditions. Cost analysis of use of agricultural machines, Criteria for replacement properties.
Animal traction for Farm power & machinery and farm mechanization
farm mechanization (farm planning, maintenance, equipment selection)
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Group work, Excursions
Assessment
Test, Assignment Reports, Practical/Project evaluation, Examination
Credits
12
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To acquire an understanding of aspects of environmental considerations that are required for maintaining environments effectively.
> To impart knowledge to students on different types of pollution that leads to environmental pollution.
Learning Outcome
> The student will acquire knowledge and skills to the students on different methods that are available to control or avoid environmental pollution.
> The students will develop competence on knowledge and skills on different biological and engineering solutions to environmental degradation.
Course Outline
Design considerations for environmental control systems. Water pollution and water pollution control systems; agro-industrial (meat, fruits and vegetables, dairy, fish, poultry and cereal processing industries and tunnery, oil and fats processing) wastewater treatment systems. Methods for processing industries waste treatments.Domestic wastewater treatment, Air pollution, air control and systems; GHG effects and design of d/ifferent control systems. Introduction to natural resource conservation, soil erosion, degradation and desertification. Human influence on environmental pollution. Engineering solutions to environmental degradation. Emerging technologies for environmental pollution control and rehabilitation. Sustainable designs. Laws and legislation for environmental engineering issues. Environmental Impact
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Tutorial, Group Assignment
Assessment
Test, Term project, Practical, Tutorials, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To equip the students with knowledge and skills of the theory and practices of design analysis, construction and maintenance of farm structures.
> To equip students with knowledge and skills as well as practices on construction materials and preparation for use in building.
> To equip the students with knowledge and skills of the principles required for assessment of different farm structures and practices on maintenance as well as repairs of structures.
> To impart to the students’ knowledge and skills on the selection of materials for construction and maintenance considering the associated economics.
Learning Outcome
> Acquire the fundamental principles of the theory of structural analysis and design
> Acquire knowledge and understanding of maintenance of structures such as floor, column, beam, roof structures as applied to different agricultural structures.
> Acquire knowledge and skills as well as practice associated with use of different materials such as concrete, timber in agricultural structures maintenance and refurbishment.
Course Outline
Stress analysis. Statically determinate trusses. Bending deformation. Statically indeterminate Frames. Load analysis. Structural connections. Steel design in agriculture. Timber design in Agriculture. Concrete design in agriculture. Building materials and preparation including stones, bricks, cement, mortars, concrete, timber, rubber and plastics. Principles, methods of constructing and maintenance of farm structures including poultry houses, dairy houses, beef cattle barns, piggery structures, sheep and goat structures, greenhouses, shade net houses feeding sheds, watering structures, farm fencing materials and fence construction and maintenance, farm roads, implement shades, dip tanks/sprays, aquaponds.
Instruction
Lecture, Tutorials, Practical
Assessment
Test, Tutorials/Practical, Examination
Credits
16
Pre-requisite
AE113
Objectives
> The students will understand the science and technology of environmental requirements for livestock and plants and learn the important environmental parameters in agricultural structures so that they will be able to apply engineering sciences to analyses and solve problems in environmental control.
> The students will learn and understand the principles of heating, cooling, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment and systems.
> The student learns and understands the use of control systems for plants, animals and fresh produce after harvest as well as other biological systems stems.
Learning Outcome
The candidate will acquire knowledge and skills on the application of Psychrometric moist air principles in solving air conditioning engineering for various areas of agricultural production and food processing.
The student will know the basic principles of heat movement in biological systems and heat exchange in open or closed systems.
The candidate will have knowledge on mass and energy balances analysis for biological systems.
The candidates will have knowledge on the theory and practices of the application of natural and mechanical ventilations in farm buildings/structures.
Course Outline
Introduction to heat and mass movement, moist air properties (psychrometric). Source and use of weather data in environment control analysis. Analysis of thermal energy and mass balance in a greenhouse, poultry, dairy, piggery, farm produce storage and agro-processing structures/buildings. Mixed, natural and mechanical ventilation systems. Fans, air inlets and distribution in agricultural buildings. Environmental control for precision agriculture in a greenhouse, poultry, dairy, farm produces storage and agro-processing structures. Modern environmental control and systems for precision agriculture
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Tutorial, Group Assignment
Assessment
Test, Tutorials, Term project, Practical, Examination
Credits
12
Pre-requisite
AE124
Objectives
> To enable students to understand the basic electrical principles such as current, voltage, insulator, conductor etc.; Kirchhoff’s law; Motor and generator; Alternating current and transformer; House wiring;
> To enable students to apply knowledge of semiconductors & transistors
> To enable students to understand digital electronics correlated to microprocessors.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:-
> Read a simple circuit diagram
> Practically carry out basic electrical wiring activities
> Analyse and predict the behaviour of simple digital circuits
> Testing and evaluations of electrical installations
Course Outline
Insulators and conductors, voltage, current, resistance, inductance, capacitance, Ohm’s law, series & parallel combination; DC network DC network: Kirchhoff’s Law, Wheatstone bridge; Generator & motor: Faradays laws of electromagnetic induction, Flemings right hand and left hand rule, D.C. generator and motor; AC fundamental: Basic terms-cycle, amplitude, time period, frequency, equation of alternating voltage and current, RMS, average value, instantaneous value, peak factor, form factor, ; AC circuit R-L-C series circuit: AC through resistance, capacitance, inductance and their combinations, expression for impedance, reactance, current, power factor,. Transformer: Transformer Construction, transformer sizing, operating principle, types and uses; House wiring:, methods of house wiring, Safety and precautions measures against electrical hazard; Semiconductor: Energy band diagram, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductor, doping, P-type, N-type semiconductor, PN junction diode, forward and reverse biased diode, diode characteristics, Full-Wave rectifier. Transistor: Physical construction of bipolar PNP and NPN transistor, biasing circuit configuration (CE, CB, CC), Elementary ideas of display - LED, LCD, seven segment display. Digital Logic circuits: Basic logic gates, binary algebra operations, Boolean algebra, truth tables, simple logic circuit designs, combinational and sequential logic circuits
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Group work, Excursions
Assessment
Test, Assignment, reports, practical/project evaluation, Examination
Credits
12
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To acquaint students with agricultural extension concepts, history of extension, extension systems, communication, applied adult learning theory and participatory methods in extension
> To provide knowledge on how community systems work and the norms and standards of agricultural extension in South Africa
> To provide students with an understanding on the relationship between management and leadership
Learning Outcome
By the end of this course students should be able to:-
> Demonstrate an understanding of extension concepts, extension principles, communication in extension work.
> Demonstrate knowledge in principles of adult learning, the characteristics of farmers, adult learning methods, and participatory rural appraisal methods
> Understand methods for disseminating information about new technologies for increased adoption
> Engage stakeholders during project initiation and implementation
Course Outline
Concepts of Extension ( different definitions of agricultural extension, extension principles, roles of extension worker in agricultural development); History of extension (The origin of extension how extension originated in different regions, for instance developed countries, developing countries); Extension systems (Different types of extension systems); Applied adult learning theory (Characteristic of farmers, Learning principles related to characteristics of adults, conditions conducive for learning, Use of variety of teaching methods, suggestions for improving effectiveness of farmers learning); Participatory Methods in Extension (general principles for participatory, importance of farmers’ participation, participatory rural appraisal and Methods, Guidelines for field participatory rural appraisal); Group Dynamics (Types of groups, group size, group roles group norms group cohesiveness); Working with farmer groups (Advantages of working in groups, key to successful farmer group, tips on effective farmers groups, group behaviour); Field days, demonstrations and traditional group extension methods (Purpose and evaluation; preparation and evaluation; demonstration, drama in group communication); adoption/diffusion process and communication (stages in adoption process, characteristics of farmers; the adoption curve; farmers view on nature of innovation factors affecting adoption/diffusion) Norms and Standards for extension and advisory service (Objectives of norms and standards, clients, guiding principles, agricultural policy. Social facilitation- stakeholder consultation,
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Group work, Excursions
Assessment
Test, Assignment, reports, practical/project evaluation, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To enable students to safely operate tractors to carry out different farm operations.
> To enable students to understand the components for the calibration of planters and drills.
> To enable students to calibrate planters and seed drills
> To enable students to identify components for the calibration of boom sprayers
> To enable students to accurately and correctly calibrate the sprayers
Learning Outcome
> Students should be in a position to safely operate tractors to carry out field operations.
> Should be able calibrate and adjust a planter and seeding equipment
> Should be able to calibrate different types of sprayers
> Should be able hitch and set tillage implements
Course Outline
Tractor operation-Tractor manual, type of tractor related accidents, safety precautions, hydraulic systems safety, starting and stopping a tractor, operator’s safety checklist, operating own tractor-engine braking, hitching implements. Operating a tractor on rough terrain- tractor stability, avoiding tractor overturns. Tillage equipment- Components of tillage equipment, Interpretation of manuals. Hitching and setting up and trouble shoot equipment for field operations. Lubrication of appropriate points of tillage equipment. Seeding and planting equipment-components major of metering device types, characteristics and applications of different types of equipment, interpret operator’s manual, operate safely under field and transport conditions, servicing and maintenance of fertilisers, and seed hoppers, agitators, seed tubes and fitting on plant equipment, major types of metering, calibration of seed, fertiliser, herbicide and insecticide application rates under workshop and field conditions, troubleshooting planting equipment operation under field and workshop conditions. Pest control and fertilizing- major types of sprayers, components of sprayers. fundamentals of operation of major types sprayer pumps, calibration of sprayer equipment. Farm hydraulic systems-application of hydraulics in agriculture, components of hydraulic systems, terminology associated with hydraulic systems, operating principles, selection of proper hydraulic fluid for specific hydraulic system and operating conditions. Operation of tractor hydraulic system. Harvesting equipment-alternative methods of harvesting crops, characteristics and applications of major types of harvesting equipment, source losses, adjustment and operating controls on basic types. troubleshooting harvesting equipment under field conditions.
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Group work, Excursions
Assessment
Test, Assignment, reports, practical/project evaluation, Examination
Credits
12
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
The objectives of this course are to:
> Introduce students to various types of environmental relationships between soil and water with respect to crop development (rainfall and erosion, earth dams and ponds).
> Provide students with opportunities to see the importance of some hydraulic structures such as dams, farm ponds e.t.c on soil and water conservation engineering.
Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
> Recognize different types of erosion, rainfall, and runoff.
> Be able to design and set-up contours and
> Understand the concept of Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) with respect to soil loss
> Recognize a land undergoing the process of desertification and how it can be controlled
> Understand soil capability classification and its use in erosion control
Course Outline
Definition and Properties Of Soil and Water- Nature of Soil, Rainfall and Water, Erosion process and problems, Forms of Erosion. Erosion And Its Control - Types of erosion, Erosivity and Erodibility, Control of water erosion. Soil Loss - Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE), Wind erosion and its control. Influence of soil on erosion control - Soil capability classification and its use in erosion control. Desertification - Causes of desertification. Tillage erosion, Land Reclamation, Design of Soil and Water Conservation Structures (Gabion, Contours), Land-Use Planning Application of GIS and Surveying Erosion Control using biological and physical methods.
Instruction
Lecture, Tutorials
Assessment
Test, Tutorials, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To acquaint students with water supply aspects and considerations.
> To introduce students to the concept of water quality and acquaint students to different water treatment methods.
Learning Outcome
> Demonstrate an understanding of water supply aspects.
> Demonstrate understanding of water quality concepts, parameters and standards.
> Demonstrate understanding of water and wastewater treatment methods.
Course Outline
Quantity of Water: Agricultural water planning, Water Demands, Factors affecting water consumption, Variation in Demand, Effect of variation in demand on the design capacities of different components of a water supply scheme. Source of Water Supply and Collection System: Surface water, Intakes for collecting surface waters., Groundwater Transmission and Distribution of Water: Design of transmission main, Service reservoir, Layout and Design of Distribution systems, Rain Water Harvesting: processes of harvesting and managing rainwater, components of RWH systems, mapping and design parameters of RWH systems.
Pumps for Lifting Water: Type of Pumps, Factors affecting the selection of a particular type of pumps, Head, Power, and Efficiency of Pumps Pipes and Fittings used for water supply: Pipes, Valves and Fittings, Construction of pipelines, Loads on buried pipes.
Water quality pollution and analysis: types and sources of pollution, water quality changes, impurities of water. Organic and in-organic components of surface water and groundwater, Laboratory test procedures: Physical, chemical and biological examination of water.
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Group work, Excursions
Assessment
Test, Assignment, reports, practical/project evaluation, Examination
Credits
12
Pre-requisite
AE113
Objectives
> To Introduce students to programming basics (what it is and how it works), binary computation, problem-solving methods and algorithm development.
> Introduce students to procedural and data abstractions, program design, debugging, testing, and documentation.
> Covers data types, control structures, functions, parameter passing, library functions, arrays, inheritance and object-oriented design. Laboratory exercises in Python.
Learning Outcome
At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
> Understand basic principles of computers.
>Understand basics of binary computation.
> Understand the programming basics (operations, control structures, data types, etc.).
> Readily use the Python programming language.
> Apply various data types and control structures.
> Understand class inheritance and polymorphism.
> Understand the object-oriented program design and development.
> Understand and begin to implement code.
Course Outline
Introduction; Relationship between computers and programs, Basic principles of computers, File systems, Using the Python interpreter, Introduction to binary computation, Input / Output. Data types and control structures; Operators (unary, arithmetic, etc.), Data types, variables, expressions, and statements, Assignment statements, Strings and string operations, Control Structures (loops and decision). Modularization and Classes; Standard modules, Packages, Defining Classes, Defining functions, Functions and arguments (signature). Exceptions and data structures; Data Structures (array, List, Dictionary), Error processing, Exception Raising and Handling. Object oriented design; Programming types, Object Oriented Programming, Object Oriented Design, Inheritance and Polymorphism.
Instruction
Lecture, Tutorials, Practical
Assessment
Test, Practical/Reports, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
AE123
Objectives
To enable students to:
> Apply appropriate techniques and analyses to the effective design of both irrigation and drainage systems.
> Design, test, and analyse agricultural irrigation and drainage systems and their components.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the course students should demonstrate ability to:
> Design and interpret irrigation and drainage systems designs
> Install irrigation and drainage systems (sprinkler, micro, flood)
evaluate irrigation systems
> Repair and maintain irrigation and drainage systems
Course Outline
Soil-Water-Plant-Atmosphere Relationship; Crop Water Requirement and Irrigation Scheduling; Types of irrigation systems: Advantages and disadvantages; Irrigation Water Conveyance and Measurement of Irrigation Water: pumps, pipes, fittings, valves and filter systems, emitters and water meters; Irrigation design: In-field system design, mainline and pump station design; Maintenance of irrigation systems; Performance Evaluation of Irrigation Systems: pressure measurement, discharge tests distribution tests for sprinkler systems, moving systems, micro irrigation; Drainage of Agricultural Lands, Surface field ditches; Steady state design; Non-steady state design, stormwater drainage design; Management of Salt affected soils, Performance Evaluation of Drainage Systems.
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Group work; guest lectures
Assessment
Test, Assignment, reports, practical/project evaluation, Examination
Credits
16
Pre-requisite
AE212
Objectives
The course aims to:
> introduce a general engineering/science audience to the basic concepts of renewable energy.
> introduce different types of renewable energy resources by engaging in various activities to help them understand the transformation of energy (solar, water, nuclear, biomass and wind) into electricity.
> explore the different roles technicians who work in renewable energy fields have in creating a sustainable environment
Learning Outcome
By the end of this course students must demonstrate:
> An understanding of the technical concept of renewable energy
> Ability to install bio-gas plant
> An understanding of the working principle of windmill and its utilization agriculture
> An understanding of technical details of the utilization of solar energy in agricultural sector
Course Outline
Solar energy: Sun-Earth relationship, Extra-terrestrial, global, direct, diffuse radiation, Flat plate collectors, heat transfer, transmission through glass, absorption transmission of sun energy, selective surfaces, performance, and efficiency, PV systems, (components, modules, arrays, controllers, inverters, storage), PV system sizing, Wind: Global distribution, resource assessment, wind speed, height and topographic effects, power extraction for wind energy conversion, wind mills, their types, capacity, properties, windmills for water lifting and power generation, environmental effect, Hydropower: Global resources, and their assessment, classification, micro, mini, small and large sources principles of energy conversion; turbines, their working and efficiency for micro to small power systems, environmental impact, Biogas: Biomass sources; residue, farms, forest, Solid wastes; agricultural, industrial and municipal wastes etc.; applications, traditional and non-traditional uses: utilization, process, gasification, digester, types, energy forming, Environment issues, Biomass thermal energy.
Instruction
Lecture, Practical; guest lectures; Excursions
Assessment
Test, Assignment, reports, practical/project evaluation, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> To impart to the student skills in understanding Food Engineering unit operations required to produce specific food, be able to mathematically describe input and output streams of various food unit operations, and optimize unit operations in terms of their efficiency in processing.
> To transfer the underlying engineering principles of design and optimisation of food machinery that are associated with each food engineering unit operations.
> To impart the student skills in understanding the procedures involved in the food product processing equipment, evaluate the performance of any food processing machine.
Learning Outcome
> Understand the main food process engineering mechanical and thermal unit operations and their functions in food processing and preservation.
> Understand the methods and equipment used to accomplish the various food engineering unit operations employed in food processing and preservation.
> The learner will acquire knowledge of postharvest handling operations, processing using ambient temperature operations, food processing with heat using steam and hot water, hot air, hot oils, irradiation and removal of heat.
Course Outline
Characteristics of food raw materials. Fundamentals of food processing (dimensions, units and measurements, heat and mass transfer). Energy and mass balance analysis. Food sorting and grading, size reduction, filtration, expression, centrifugation, mixing food ingredients, blanching, pasteurization, sterilization, concentration/evaporation, drying, baking and roasting, frying, refrigeration and freezing. Microwave, infrared and irradiation technologies. Traditional food processing and preservation technologies. Principles of food plant design (plant layout, process charts, types and selection of processes). Extraction of industrial products from plants, principles of food safety and food safety engineering. Good food production standard practices.
Instruction
Lecture, Practical, Tutorial, Group Assignment
Assessment
Test, Term project, practical, Tutorial, Examination
Credits
12
Pre-requisite
AE124
Objectives
> To introduce students to topics such as power distribution, programmable controllers, sensors and components, ladder control circuits and diagrams, and motor controls.
Learning Outcome
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
> Analyse controllable systems, recognise their elemental parts and the techniques used in their design.
> Understand the evolution that the automation sector is undergoing.
> Use basic computer-aided engineering tools for mathematical calculations in engineering, simulation and programming.
Course Outline
Automatic Control Applied to Agricultural Systems- Modelling and Simulation of Agricultural System, Automatic Control of Dynamic System, Sequential Control of Process, Automatic Control of Agricultural System; Robotics Applied to Agriculture- Manipulation Robotics, Mobile Robotics, Machine Vision Applied to Agriculture, Agricultural Robots.
Instruction
Lecture, Tutorials, Practical
Assessment
Test, practical, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
AE222
Objectives
> To enable students to understand the principles of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship development in the agriculture sector.
> To impart knowledge to students on how to commercialise agro-technology innovation in farms, and postharvest handling in the whole product supply chain.
> The students learn and understand principles on how risk analysis is required as well as knowledge/skill that will be in entrepreneurship activities.
Learning Outcome
> To enable students to learn and understand the formation, development and growth of agricultural technology and innovation-based new agro-enterprises.
> The students can use proper procedures on how to innovate, disseminate technologies and apply principles of effective entrepreneurship.
> The students will be able to innovate and competitively play part in the creation of new agricultural businesses.
Course Outline
Concept of Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, developing the Entrepreneurship plan, ideas versus opportunities, commercialization of technology-based innovations. Technology usage and adoption by small and micro-enterprises, Promotion of technological development, Diffusion and mechanism of technology transfer, etc. Assessment and evaluation of entrepreneurial opportunities, Structuring the new venture, legal structures and issues, Sources and types of capital, Management team, Strategic planning, managing growth, financing growth, etc. Definition of risk, Processes of risk management, Insurance of the small business.
Instruction
Lecture, Tutorials, Practical
Assessment
Test, Assignment, reports, practical/project evaluation, Examination
Credits
8
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> The students develop knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of engineering problem identification.
> The student understands the processes of how to find solutions and solve the identified real-world engineering problems.
> The students develop skills on how to collaborate with stockholders and the industry in the process of solving engineering problems.
> The students develop knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities and functions of project managers and engineers working in a team.
> The students understand the roles and functions of project managers and exercise activities that they would find in workplaces. Students acquire knowledge of planning and management of projects.
Learning Outcome
> Understanding processes of engineering problem identification.
> Understand the processes for finding solutions and solving the identified real engineering problem.
> Acquired knowledge of these functions of project managers and a teamwork approach.
> Students have acquired knowledge to plan and manage projects.
Course Outline
Unspecified agricultural industry related engineering projects that use the fundamental concepts of engineering design analysis, technical technician analysis and functional procedures of technical systems. Engineering project teams are selected consisting of two or more student members. Engineering project team formation, methods of agricultural engineering project identification, visualization and selection of different techniques or alternative methods as well as an alternative. Methods of the evaluation and selection of the most appropriate project solutions from several possible options. Principles and practices of evaluation of best alternative solutions to identified options. Engineering contracts, administration of contracts. Management of construction plants, personnel and financial management. Estimating, Quantity Survey, Specifications. Project report (communication, writing and presentation). Analysis of a bill of quantities. Tender management
Instruction
Lecture, Practical; guest lectures; Excursions
Assessment
Semester mark, Project work and reports, Final report, Oral presentation of final report
Credits
16
Pre-requisite
None
Objectives
> The student learns to work under actual conditions, to face challenges and thus strive to find solutions using the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired.
> The student learns to use creativity in solving problems.
> Expose students to teamwork professionals in the industry, practice professional conducts
> Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the technician work environment as well as improve competence and self-confidence.
Learning Outcome
> The student learns to work under actual conditions, to face challenges and thus strive to find solutions using the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired.
> The student learns to use creativity in solving problems.
> Expose students to teamwork professionals in the industry, practice professional conducts
> Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the technician work environment as well as improve competence and self-confidence.
Course Outline
Students attend orientation seminars conducted by work-integrated learning programme coordinator and/or the assigned advisor. Work with the host industry or organisation, implement guidelines set for the work-integrated learning. Work is assigned to the student by the company/institution in collaboration in consultation with work-integrated learning supervisors and advisors from the agricultural engineering programme. Develop work-integrated learning experience reports based on the scheduled deliverables on the work carried out during the work-integrated learning period considering the details on knowledge, skills and practices acquired. Synthesis recommendations arising from the learnt experience. Prepare and deliver a formal seminar at the end of the work-integrated learning period on the entire activities and practical assignments that are carried out during the work-integrated learning period.
Instruction
Supervision by a lecturer, Collaborations between lecturers and industry supervisors
Assessment
Final report, Presentation
Credits
60
Pre-requisite
None
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