Study Programme
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agricultural Engineering
Department
Agricultural Engineering & Technology
BSc
Honours Degree
5 Years
Duration
14+
Career Paths
Research, Innovation, & Sustainable Development
Admission Requirements Join Us
Advanced Level pass in Mathematics and Physics/Agricultural Engineering or any approved equivalent. In addition, applicants should have passed at least Five (5) approved ‘O’ level subjects including English language and Mathematics.
Career Prospects
Graduates in this well-respected program are employed for the purpose of designing and managing food production systems, protecting surface and ground water quality, designing natural resource management systems, developing and managing bioprocessing systems, designing off-road vehicles and agricultural equipment and designing animal production facilities and environmental control systems. Employment opportunities for the graduates in Agricultural Engineering exist in the public service, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), private sector and international organisations. as: Bio Systems Engineers, Consulting Engineers, Research Associates, Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers, Mechanisation Rural and Development Engineers, Lecturers, Irrigation Engineers , Architectural designers, Agricultural equipment technicians, Agricultural production Engineers, Environmental Engineers and Water Management Specialists.
Objectives
The programme aims to equip students with an understanding of the science and practice that pivots the production of crops and livestock. Agricultural engineering is crucial to crop and livestock production and management as basic for steering innovation and industrialisation in the agricultural sector. The specific objectives are:
- To provide a supportive environment for the theory and practice of agricultural engineering.
- To adopt heritage-based research in agricultural
- To provide technical expertise and support to crop and livestock production, post- harvest and value addition.
- To produce competitive and innovative graduates with a strong appreciation of their heritage who will advance agricultural engineering in both private and public
Programme Structure
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Level 1 Semester 1 |
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Module Code |
Module Description |
Notional Hour Credits |
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CHEP126 |
Workshop Processes and Practice |
12 |
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ENGT101 |
Engineering Drawing |
14 |
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AEDT104 |
Agricultural Practice |
12 |
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ENGT102 |
Engineering Mathematics 1 |
12 |
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COSK101 |
Basic Communication Skills |
10 |
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INSY101 |
Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications |
10 |
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AENG114 |
Electrical and Electronic Principles |
12 |
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82 |
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Level 1 Semester 2 |
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Module Code |
Module Description |
Notional Hour Credits |
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INSY102 |
Principles of Computer Programming |
10 |
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ENGT124 |
Engineering Mathematics II |
12 |
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AENG122 |
Theory of Mechanisms and Machines |
12 |
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ENGT123 |
Engineering Mechanics |
12 |
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AENG124 |
Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics |
12 |
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LANP101/102 |
Portuguese / LANP 102 French |
10 |
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COSK121 |
Business Communication |
10 |
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78 |
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Ms R Mandizvidza
(Chairperson)
