Department of Food Production

LEVEL: II

SEMESTER: 1 

COURSE TITLE: BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 3

PRE-REQUISITES: AGRI 1003

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to biosystems engineering; elementary surveying; farm planning and layout; animal waste management; selection of simple structural members; mechanical power and power units; electrical power and motors; sound and noise; insulation and heat flow; properties of moist air; thermal environment; ventilation and cooling systems for buildings; handling, moisture management and storage of biological products; irrigation; rainfall and surface run off; soil erosion and control.

ASSESSMENT: Coursework 20% Final Examination 80%