Department of Agricultural Engineering

Philosophy

Our philosophy is to produce engineering graduates with state-of-the-art knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of Agricultural Engineering, with the view to graduating competent engineering professionals that are self-reliant, innovative and problem solvers. The programme is designed to prepare students for careers in machine systems: design and provision of power for agricultural machines including renewable energies and design of machines for crop and livestock production; processing systems for food, biofuels and other by-products: crop processing and storage and post-harvest handling; natural resources system: irrigation and drainage, erosion control and water conservation; environmental system: farm structures, waste remediation and farm electrification; biological system: sensors, controls and computer models to monitor biological processes and conversion of bio-based resources to food, fuel, flavors and value-added products. It is thus very wide and all encompassing.

Mission

Our mission is to raise dynamic and sound Agricultural Engineers who are innovative, independent, problem solvers and confident.

Vision

Our vision is to develop a Department that graduates students that compete favorably with other graduates across the globe. The Department will focus on cutting edge research and teachings in line with global best practices.

Programme Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives are formulated in-line with the vision and mission of Federal University Wukari and those of the Faculty of Engineering. The program aims at imparting quality education to agricultural engineering graduates for contributing to the society through modern technologies and practices in line with sustainable development goals

The Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) of Agricultural Engineering Programme are to prepare graduates (so that 3-5 years after graduation they should be able) to:

PEO1. Demonstrate sound engineering knowledge and skills (competence) to add value to solving agricultural engineering problems in areas of the profession.

PEO2. Show capacity to practically apply ICT skills in agricultural engineering and environmental engineering practices.

PEO3. Manage the natural resources and people for high level of production in sustainable agricultural development without damage to the environment.

PEO4. Be entrepreneurs and engage in multidisciplinary activities that contribute to economic development of communities and the nation.

PEO5. Conduct professional practice considering societal, ethical, and environmental aspects in all platforms of practice like academia, research institutes, industry, etc and rise to leadership positions globally.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

The Programme Outcomes state the knowledge, skills and attitudes that students are expected to have at the time of graduation from Agricultural Engineering degree programme.

i.                 Engineering Knowledge: apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization as specified to develop solutions to complex engineering problems;

ii.               Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development;

iii.              Design/development of solutions: proffer solutions for developmental or complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations;

iv.              Investigation: conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods including research- based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions;

v.                Modern Tool Usage: create, select and apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction, modeling and optimization to developmental and complex engineering activities with the understanding of the limitations;

vi.              The Engineer and Society: apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge including Humanity and Social Sciences to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice;

vii.            Environment and Sustainability: understand the impact of professional Engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development;

viii.           Ethics: apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice including adherence to the COREN Engineer’s Code of Conduct;

ix.              Individual and Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings;

x.                Communication: communicate effectively on developmental or complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions;

xi.              Project Management: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering, management and financial principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and

in multidisciplinary environments;

xii.            Lifelong learning: recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological and social changes.