Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural Mechanization Engineering

Introduction

The aim of the BEng in Agricultural Mechanization Engineering programme is to provide broad-based education and practical hands-on training in agricultural engineering and their relevant applications that will enable graduates to meet challenges and solve problems in the agricultural and farm mechanization engineering and its related field.

Objectives

1. Equip students with theoretical knowledge and conceptual skills needed to undertake professional tasks in the Agricultural Mechanization fields and irrigation systems.
2. Equip students with critical and analytical skills needed to perform professional tasks in Agricultural Mechanization fields and irrigation systems.
3. Develop awareness of stakeholder and societal involvement in modern innovation and technological trends in agricultural machinery and irrigation systems
4. Develop capacities of students to conduct research in new developmental trends in the Agricultural Mechanization Engineering and Irrigation Industry.
5. Provide a progression path for higher educational qualification through masters to terminal degree levels

 

Intended Outcomes

At the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:

1. Design machine components and systems in Agricultural Engineering and Irrigation fields
2. Produce machine components and systems in Agricultural Engineering and Irrigation fields
3. Operate Agricultural Mechanization Engineering Equipment and Irrigation Machinery
4. Conduct research and offer consultancy services in the Agricultural Mechanization Engineering and Irrigation Industry.
5. Test and Evaluate Drainage and Well and Irrigation Systems.
6. Maintain and repair Agricultural Mechanization Engineering Equipment and Irrigation Machinery
7. Manage Agricultural Mechanization Engineering workshops and Farms

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements are as follows:

A. SSSCE APPLICANTS

Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes in any of the following elective subjects; Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Crop and Animal husbandry, Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, and related subjects. Such applicants will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

B. WASSCE APPLICANTS

Passes (A1-C6) in six subjects comprising three core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus three credit passes in any of the following elective subjects; Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Crop Husbandry, Animal Husbandry, Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, and related subjects. Such applicants will be admitted in year one of the programme.

C. GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Five credit passes at O‟Level including English and Mathematics, plus, two Credit passes at ‘A’ Level in the following courses: Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Crop and Animal husbandry, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and related subjects. Such applicants will be admitted in year one of the programme.

D. Technical School Applicants

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Crop Husbandry, Animal Husbandry, Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, Agricultural Engineering, and related subjects. Such applicants will be admitted in year one of the programme.

E. HND Holders

1. Applicants must have graduated with a good Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, and related programmes with at least Second-Class Lower Division,
2. May have to pass an interview conducted by the Department.
3. Such applicants will be admitted in year three of the programme.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Holders

1. Applicants must have graduated with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, and related programmes with at least Second-Class Lower Division, and
2. May have to pass an interview conducted by the Department.
3. Such applicants will be admitted in year two of the programme

G. Mvt 3, Met 3 And Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3 Technicians Certificate Holders

1. (a) Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and
2. (b) Must undergo a one semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50%. The bridging course module is shown in Table 1.
3. (c) They will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme.

H. Mature Applicants

(a) The applicant must be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least five years old at the time of application; (b) May pass an entrance examination conducted by the University and pass an interview.

(c) Professional working experience (evidenced with a letter of introduction from employer) is an advantage. Such applicants will be admitted in year one of the programme