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BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION AND IRRIGATION ENGINEERING

January 2007

Table of Contents
1 2 NAME OF THE PROGRAMME........................................................................................ 3 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 3 2.1 BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................... 3 2.3 NATURE OF THE PROGRAMME .............................................................................. 5 2.4 OBJECTIVE .................................................................................................................. 5 3 RESOURCES ........................................................................................................................ 7 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 HUMAN RESOURCE ................................................................................................... 7 PHYSICAL RESOURCES ............................................................................................ 7 TUITION FEES ............................................................................................................. 8

REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................... 9 4.1 TARGET GROUP ......................................................................................................... 9 4.2 DURATION ................................................................................................................... 9 4.3 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 9 4.3.1 DIRECT ENTRY .................................................................................................. 9 4.3.2 MATURE AGE SCHEME.................................................................................... 9 4.3.3 DIPLOMA ENTRY SCHEME ........................................................................... 10 4.4 CURRICULUM ........................................................................................................... 10

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SEQUENCE OF COURSES .............................................................................................. 11 5.1 COURSE OUTLINES ................................................................................................. 13 ASSESSMENT OF EXAMINATIONS ............................................................................ 21 6.1 COURSE ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................... 21 6.2 CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT ................................................................................. 21 6.2.1 COURSES WITHOUT PRACTICAL WORK ................................................... 21 6.2.2 ASSESSMENT OF OTHER COURSES ............................................................ 21

GRADING OF RESULTS ................................................................................................. 22 7.1 7.2 7.3 GRADE POINT ........................................................................................................... 22 MINIMUM PASS MARK ........................................................................................... 22 CALCULATION OF CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA) ........... 22 NORMAL PROGRESS ............................................................................................... 23 PROBATIONARY PROGRESS ................................................................................. 23 REMOVAL OF PROBATION .................................................................................... 23

PROGRESSION ................................................................................................................. 23 8.1 8.2 8.3

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DISCONTINUATION........................................................................................................ 23 RE-SITTING A COURSE ............................................................................................. 23 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 23 DEGREE CLASSIFICATION ...................................................................................... 24 MINIMUM COURSE REQUIREMENTS............................................. 25 HUMAN RESOURCES (STAFF FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS). 95

APPENDIX A: APPENDIX B:

NAME OF THE PROGRAMME

The programme shall be entitled Bachelor of Agricultural Mechanisation and Irrigation Engineering. 2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Background Sub-Saharan Africa is the Worlds poorest region, with half of its 700 million people living on less than one dollar a day (USAID, 2006)1. Uganda is among the poorest countries in the world. As the mid-decade passed, it became increasingly evident that sub-Saharan region will fall seriously short of meeting many of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), including halving poverty and eradicating hunger by 2015. Poverty and hunger are largely a rural phenomenon (Doward et al., 2004)2 affecting the majority of the Ugandan population who largely live on substance farming. The Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP, 2004)3 shows that while the national poverty level increased from 34% to 38% between 2000 and 2003; the increase in rural areas was from 37% to 41%; and among the crop farmers it increased from 39% to 50%. It is strongly argued that agricultural development will be the major engine for poverty eradication since the majority of the African population (in Uganda, over 80% of the population) lives on agriculture. Farm power shortage is a major constraint to enhancing agricultural production. At present in this country, there has been an increased use of high yielding seeds, improved crop varieties and fertilisers. However, this has not translated into an equivalent increase in agricultural production. This is because farmers lack minimum farm power for efficient crop production. It is therefore, not the lack of arable land or planting material that prevents increased crop production in this country. But it is simply that the farmers do not have sufficient farm power to make the most out of their existing land and water resources. This calls for sufficient exploitation of the benefits of mechanised agriculture. The proposed programme of Bachelor of Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering aims at training students in the application of engineering principles to problems of production and research on man power, machinery, structures, land development and soil and water management in connection with the production of food and fibre. Training in agricultural mechanization will expose students to the technological and mechanical aspects of farming equipment. Among other things, students will study engineering design, construction, improvement and maintenance of agricultural equipment and electrical power. At the same time, training in irrigation engineering will expose students to engineering design, installation and maintenance of drainage, irrigation and erosion control systems for optimum crop growth. Apart from the graduates being employable in the agricultural production sector, agrobased industries, non-government organizations, government ministries and institutions,
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USAID (2006). Strategic framework for Africa. USAID. Doward A., Kydd A., Marrision J., Urey I. (2004) A Policy agenda for pro-poor agricultural growth. World Development. 32(1): 73-89. 3 PEAP (2004) Poverty Eradication Action Plan 2004. 3

and international organizations, they will also be equipped with entrepreneurial skills for self-employment. 2.2 Justification of the Programme The population of Africa is increasing at a rate (over 3% for Uganda) much higher than the global average. Steps have to be taken to arrange for food and fibre for such a large population by adopting intensive and modern farming. In an effort to achieve this, Uganda Government launched in 2000 a plan for Modernisation of Agriculture (PMA) that aims at transforming agriculture from subsistence to market driven. This transformation will be greatly enhanced by applying appropriate mechanisation packages and irrigation techniques in agricultural production. This calls for the unique contribution of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineers. This programme will therefore be producing skilled human resource that will make this crucial contribution. Furthermore, government encourages university graduates to champion its poverty eradication programmes, as exemplified by the directive of 1999 that local governments recruit university graduates at sub-county level to work directly with the communities. The essence of mechanisation is to increase efficiency and capacity of a farmer while carrying out agricultural operations. Therefore, embracing appropriate agricultural mechanisation in Uganda will go a long way in the transformation of the current low output agricultural system to modernised and commercial system, geared towards poverty eradication. This was echoed in a seminar organised by the Department of Agricultural Extension/Education, Makerere University in 1996, when farmers and other key players, among other things, endorsed mechanisation and irrigation as the major inputs to agricultural modernisation (Semana, et al., 1996)4. Notwithstanding the efforts and investments in the agricultural sector over the years, agriculture in Uganda has largely remained at a subsistence level with rudimentary production methods in use. This is one of the major causes of low agricultural productivity leading to poor incomes among crop farming households. Furthermore, considering the expanding population coupled with the rapid increase in rural-urban youth migration, there is a looming potential of food insecurity. The existing HIV-AIDS scourge that leaves agricultural production to a week labour force using inadequate production means exacerbates the situation. The FAO panel of experts on agricultural engineering (1994)5 therefore emphasized the need to improve labour productivity as an important strategy to enhance food production and offset the impact of HIV-AIDS on agricultural labour and crop production. This can be achieved through agricultural mechanization, which is known for enhancing sustainable agricultural production through labour saving technologies. Thus, the need for well trained human resource in this discipline. The rainfall patterns in our country are increasingly becoming more erratic. The severe drought of 2005 -2006 for example caused food shortage leading to untold suffering (poverty) in the country. An insurance against the increasingly common unpredictable
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Semana, et al., 1996 FAO (1994). The FAO panel of Experts on Agricultural Engineering report . Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations.
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weather pattern in the country is the adoption of irrigation. For this to occur, specialists in irrigation (including engineers) are needed to design, construct, manage and maintain irrigation systems. Related to the above, there are several potentially productive areas in the country that remains under-utilised in the production of food. Examples of such areas include Karamoja, Nakasongola and Isingiro regions which are prone to drought. By employing irrigation and mechanization in agriculture, such wastelands can be transformed into food baskets leading to improved livelihoods. The role of mechanization and irrigation engineers in this process is indispensable. In the country at the moment, it is only Makerere University that offers a related program (B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering). In the East African region, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, and Egerton University in Kenya offer programmes leading to the award of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering while University of Nairobi offers Environmental and Biosystems Engineering. In Tanzania, Sekoine University of Agriculture offers Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering. However, the proposed programme is unique in that it focuses more on mechanisation and irrigation issues relevant to the local agricultural sector. At the same time, it emphasises practical (hands-on) training, an aspect that is not only greatly desired by potential employers but by the country as a whole. Busitema Agricultural Mechanization College was set up in the early 1970s to serve as a nerve centre for mechanisation in the country. Busitema University therefore, has basic facilities (laboratories, workshops, classrooms, etc) needed to successfully manage this program given its above historical background. In addition, through collaboration with its partners such as Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Technology at Makerere University, it will access highly qualified personnel required to successfully implement this program. Busitema University has strong links with many firms and organizations in the country like the sugar industries, National Agricultural Research Laboratories (formerly Agricultural Engineering Training and Research Institute) and Tilda (U) Ltd. This will prove very valuable especially for occupational internships hence contributing greatly to their practical (hands on) skills training. 2.3 Nature of the Programme The programme will be both a government and private supported programme. 2.4 Objective The program is to produce highly skilled professionals in the agricultural mechanization and irrigation industry with knowledge necessary to competitively respond to the Ugandan farmers demands as well as in a dynamic practical world. Specific Objectives The program seeks to produce professionals that are capable of undertaking the following; i) Planning for agricultural mechanisation and irrigation/drainage.
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ii) iii) iv) v) vi) vii) viii) ix)

Evaluation of land and water resources for agricultural development. Designing and installation of irrigation/drainage systems. Maintenance and management of agricultural infrastructure. Operation, maintenance and management of farm machinery. Management of field and workshop operations with special regard to technical and financial aspects. Appreciating indigenous knowledge when designing, fabricating and improving agricultural tools and implements. Systems analysis to identify improved sequences of operations using technical and socio-economic criteria. Appreciating gender, socio-economic and environmental protection issues in implementation of their profession.

RESOURCES

3.1 Human Resource To manage this programme, the university is to recruit well-qualified, academic and support members of staff. Academic staff must hold at least a Second Class Degree Upper Division. Recruitment of academic staff and technicians will be phased as indicated in the table below. Academic Year 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 TOTAL

Semester First Second First Second First Second First Second

Academic Staff Recruited 4 1 2 1 1 1 1 0 11

Technicians Recruited 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 5

Total on Ground 5 7 9 11 13 15 16 16

By the end of 2009/2010 academic year at least eleven members of academic staff will be required to handle engineering courses. Service courses to be handled by part time staff. It is strongly recommended that Lecturers get fully involved with the Technicians in the preparation and execution of practical classes.

The human resource team will also include part time staff from collaborating institutions such as Makerere University (Faculties of Agriculture and Technology), Kyambogo University, NARO, Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Animal Industry, National Water and Sewerage Cooperation. Industries such as Tilda (U) Ltd, Kakira Sugar Works (1985) Ltd, Balton (U) Ltd, and Finlays Tea Estates will provide human resource especially during occupational internships. 3.2 Physical Resources Busitema University has 526 hectares of land with adequate physical space and basic teaching equipment/materials for running this programme. However, the library will have to be updated with textbooks as required for different courses. Basic computing facilities and Internet access for acquiring literature are available with potential for expansion. Required Laboratories and Facilities No. Facility/Laboratory 1 Machine workshop Required Equipment Lathe machine, shaper, drills, bending machine, hydraulic press, air compressor, Universal Milling Machine Cutters, arc-welding machine, riveting guns, flat bed
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Fabrication Workshop

table, vices, clamps, anvil, hammers (chipping, mallets, claw), tool box, first aid box, hack saw bows, punch, drilling machines, grinders, movable crane, square, callipers, gas-welding equipment, tapes, safety gear (boots, protective clothing, shields, gas masks, gloves). Soldering equipment. 3 Hydraulics Laboratory Weirs, flow meters, open channels, pipe networks, pumps, valves, connectors (reducers, plugs, unions, tees, angles), Friction loss models, siphons, infiltrometers, evaporations pans. Water Analysis Meter. pH Meter. Mechanization Laboratory Tractors, tractor models, different systems models, , ploughs, harrows, planters, sprayers, harvesting equipment, engine dynamometer, transducers, PTO Dynamometer. Draft dynamometer. Fuel Meters. Animal draft unit (draft animals, electronic heart rate counter) Moisture content measuring equipment. Mechanics of materials equipment (Tensile stress machine) Thermodynamics equipment (heat exchangers and fluidised bed for heat transfer, air flow modulator) Surveying equipment (levels, levelling stuffs, flags, measuring tapes, tripods, grade rod, builders rod, plannometer, theodolite, total stations, GIS software, plotters, altimeters, GPS meters), Soil mechanics equipment (direct shear test equipment, tri-axial shear testing equipment, Ovens and accessories). Electrical Multimeter, soldering iron, tool kits, circuit boards, connectors, Furnace, furnace fun, casting sand, moulds, treatment oil, high rang thermometers, ladles, plungers, tongs, pliers and filters, safety gears Planers, bench vices & clamps, chisels and files, hammers, hand & power saws, measuring tools

General Laboratory

Electrical Laboratory

Foundry

Carpentry

3.3 Tuition Fees The financial resources will be obtained from both government and private sponsored students fees. A Ugandan student will be required to pay UShs 950,000/= per semester, making a total of UShs 7,600,000/= for 8 semesters of the 4-year programme. While nonUgandan students will pay UShs 1,500,000/= per semester, totalling UShs 12,000,000/= for 8 semesters.

REGULATIONS

4.1 Target Group The programme will be open to: i. A-Level candidates or its equivalent ii. Holders of a diploma in Agricultural Mechanisation, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognised institution. 4.2 Duration Bachelor of Agricultural Mechanisation and Irrigation Engineering lasts for a minimum of four years and a maximum of six years. 4.3 Admission Requirements Admission to the course is through three avenues Direct Entry Mature Age Scheme Diploma Entry Scheme 4.3.1 Direct Entry For direct entry scheme, a candidate must have obtained: i. UCE or its equivalent ii. and at least two A-Level principle passes in physics and mathematics obtained at the same sitting. In addition candidates must have passed Biology or Agriculture with at least a credit at Ordinary Uganda Certificate of Education Examination. For purposes of computing entry points, the Advanced Level subjects shall be grouped and weighted as follows: GROUP Essential Relevant Desirable Others WEIGHT 3 2 1 SUBJECTS Mathematics, Physics Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture, Economics, Technical drawing, Metal Work General paper All others

4.3.2 Mature Age Scheme Admission may be granted under the Mature Age Entry Scheme after passing the appropriate Mature Age Entry Examination.

4.3.3 Diploma Entry Scheme Applicants holding Ordinary Technician Diploma or its equivalent can be admitted to the course. The applicant should have obtained at least a Credit or Class II diploma with at least a credit performance in Mathematics. 4.4 Curriculum The weighting unit for each course is a Credit Unit (C.U). One Credit Unit is 1 contact hour per week per semester. A contact hour is defined as follows: 1 lecture hour is equivalent to 1 contact hour. 1 tutorial hour is equivalent to contact hour. 1 practical hour is equivalent to contact hour.

The degree programme shall normally extend over a period of four years and each year consists of two semesters of 17 weeks each and one recess term of 10 weeks. The normal semester load shall range from 15 Credit Units to 22 Credit Units. A full time student shall not carry less than 15 Credit Units. However to cater for students who have courses to retake, the maximum semester load shall be 28 Credit Units.

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SEQUENCE OF COURSES

The details of the course structure are shown below, where CU, LH, TH, PH, CH stand for credit units, lecture hours, tutorial hours, practical hours and contract hours respectively. CU YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 (All Core Courses) AMI 1101. Engineering Mathematics 1 AMI 1102. Introduction to Computer Applications AMI 1103. Engineering Mechanics I AMI 1104. Engineering Drawing I AMI 1105. Communication skills AMI 1106. Engineering for Sustainable Development AMI 1107. Basic Crop Science Total YEAR 1 SEMESTER 11 (All Core Courses) AMI 1201. Engineering Mathematics II AMI 1202. Materials Science AMI 1203. Electrical Technology AMI 1204. Engineering Mechanics II AMI 1205. Basic Soil Science AMI 1206. Fabrication Technology I (Welding/ Bsmith) AMI 1207. Fabrication Technology I Practice Total YEAR 1 RECESS TERM (All Core Courses) AMI 1301. Recess Term (at University Workshop) YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 (All Core Courses) AMI 2101. Engineering Mathematics III AMI 2102. Mechanics of Materials I AMI 2103. Computer Programming AMI 2104. Electrical Devices and Machines AMI 2105. Production Technology II (Foundry/ Mshop) AMI 2106. Basic Animal Science AMI 2107. Fabrication Technology II Practice Total YEAR 2 SEMESTER II (All Core Courses) AMI 2201. Soil Mechanics AMI 2202. Mechanics of Materials II AMI 2203. Thermodynamics AMI 2204. Theory of Machines AMI 2205. Fluid Mechanics AMI 2206. Gender in Agriculture
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LH 45 20 45 30 45 20 30

TH 30 30 -

PH 50 60 20 30

CH 60 45 60 60 30 30 45

4 3 4 4 2 2 3 22

4 4 4 4 2 4 2 24 3

45 45 45 45 20 30

30 30 -

30 30 20 60 60

60 60 60 60 30 60 60

300

45

4 4 4 3 4 2 2 23

45 45 30 30 30 20

30 -

30 60 30 60 20 60

60 60 60 45 45 30 60

4 4 4 4 4 2

45 45 45 45 45 30

30 30 30 30 30 -

60 60 60 60 60 30

Total YEAR 2 RECESS TERM (Core Course) AMI 2301. Occupational Internship I YEAR 3 SEMESTER I (All Core Courses) AMI 3101. Design of Machine Elements AMI 3102. Agro-meteorology AMI 3103. Land Surveying & GIS AMI 3104. Introduction to Computer Aided Design AMI 3105. Farm Power AMI 3106. Farm (Agricultural) Structures Total YEAR 3 SEMESTER II ( Core Courses) AMI 3201. Surface Water & Groundwater hydrology AMI 3202. Engineering Hydraulics AMI 3203. Irrigation Agronomy AMI 3204. Farm Machinery & Management AMI 3205. Post Harvest Engineering AMI 3206. Extension for Engineers Total YEAR 3 RECESS TERM (All Core Courses) AMI 3301. Occupational Internship II YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1 (All Core Courses) AMI 4101. Irrigation System Design & Mgt AMI 4102. Statistics for Engineers AMI 4103. Design Project Planning AMI 4104. Soil and Water Engineering AMI 4105. Design of Agricultural Machinery AMI 4106. Earthmoving Machinery Total YEAR 4 SEMESTER II (Core & 1 Elective) AMI 4201. Design Project AMI 4202. Maintenance Management AMI 4203. Engineering Economics AMI 4204. Entrepreneurship AMI 4205. Environmental Engineering Total ELECTIVE COURSES (At least one) AMI 4206. Aquaculture Engineering AMI 4207. Renewable Energy AMI 4208. Operations Research
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22

100

50

4 3 3 4 4 3 21

45 30 30 30 45 30

30 30 30 30 30 30

60 45 60 45 60 45

4 3 4 4 3 2 21 5

45 30 45 45 30 30

30 30 30 30 30 -

60 45 60 60 45 30

100

50

4 3 3 4 4 3 21 5 3 3 3 3 20 3 3 3

45 30 45 45 45 30

30 30 30 30 30

45 45 45 45 60 45

30 45 45 30

30 30 -

90 30

75 45 45 45 45

30 30 30

30 30 30

45 45 45

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Course Outlines

AMI 1101 Engineering Mathematics 1 Concept of Functions. Differential Calculus: Differentiation of function of one and several variables-rules, applications, partial derivatives. Exponential, hyperbolic and Logarithm Functions. The Complex number (variable). Integral Calculus: Fundamentals, integration, application of a definite integral, double integrals and their applications. Vector and Matrix Algebra: Matrices and their manipulation, matrix functions of a single variable, Gaussian elimination, Crammers rule. Eigen values and eigenvectors; Vectors and their application, Vector addition, multiplication, product and applications. AMI 1102 Introduction to Computer Applications Introduction to computer hardware components and functions: CPU, Memory. I/O devices, Secondary storage. Software concepts including principles of operating systems and user interfaces. Introduction to common application software using Word processors and Spreadsheets as examples. Internet surfing. Laboratories AMI 1103 Engineering Mechanics I Idealization and principles of mechanics; Statics, dynamics, machines, structures, friction, frames, principals of virtual work and minimum potential energy, cables, momentum and impulse, Important Coordinate Systems and Position Vectors, Kinetics of a Particle in Plane Motion, Conservative Forces and Potential Energy, Force Systems and Equilibrium, Kinetics and Kinematics of a Particle in Plane Motion. AMI 1104 Engineering Drawing Drawing principles. Descriptive geometry. Projections; orthographic, auxiliary and isometric. Sectional views. Theory of Shape Description. Pictorial Drawings. Laboratories. AMI 1105 Communication Skills Fundamental skills: Reading, listening, note-taking and note making. Speaking and interacting skills. Interpersonal skills: At work place, conduction of meetings: writing an agenda and a notice of the meeting, deciding on items for discussion, inviting people for a meeting and writing minutes. Academic writing skills: Report writing, seminar and workshop paper presentation. Business correspondence and memo-writing. AMI 1106 Engineering in Sustainable Development Perspective of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering Profession. Case studies of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering contribution and problems for selected countries. Professional societies and growth. Professional ethics. Exploring the role and responsibility of the Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineer in national development. The profession and its application to local Agricultural Industries.

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AMI 1107 Basic Crop Science Important physiological processes in plants: absorption of water, transpiration, photosynthesis, respiration, growth and movements. Crop plants in relation to environment: effect of weather and climate on sowing, growth, maturity and harvesting. Cropping systems in Uganda. Methods of seeding and planting: criteria in deciding seed rate, seeding depth, fertilizer placement. Basic principles of plant protection: Control of important common weeds; methods of pest control in crops and stored grain. AMI 1201 Engineering Mathematics II Ordinary differential equations: Definitions, types of different equations, applications of elementary differential equations, different equations of order greater than one, the Doperator, linear equations, applications of linear differential equations in electromechanical systems and beams. Infinite series. Real analysis. Fourier and Laplace Transforms. Vector analysis. Numerical analysis. Pre-requisite: AMI 1101 AMI 1202 Mechanics of Materials I Principles of tensile stress and strain. Tensile testing and Stress-strain relations. Shear stress. Torsion of circular shafts. Bending stresses in beams. Shear stress in beams. Compound stress and strain. Combined bending and torsion. Elastic constants. Theories of failure. Laboratories AMI 1203 Electrical Technology DC Resistance Circuits. Kirchoffs law and Superposition principle. Power and Energy. Electrostatics. Permittivity and Capacitance. Capacitors. Magnetism and magnetic circuits. Forces on current-carrying conductors. Hystresis loop and loss. Electromagnetism. Transient effects. Time constants, switching circuits and operation. Alternating currents. Three phase supply. AMI 1204 Engineering Mechanics II Fundamentals of Dynamics; Basic Concepts and Laws. Kinematics of a particle in plane motion; Rectilinear motion, Curvilinear motion and equations of motion. Kinetics of a particle; Work and Energy, Impulse and momentum, Moments of inertia. Kinetics of a rigid body in plane motion. Dynamics in 3 D. AMI 1205 Basic Soil Science Basic physical properties including texture, structure, rots, colour and energy relationships. Clay mineralogy. Basic principle of soil properties including soil colloids, soil pH. Sources and availability of nutrients in the soil, soil organic matter. AMI 1206 Welding and Fabrication Technology Layout and Planning of work. Joints and Edges. Metal forming and deforming. Composite fabrication. Universal sheet metal working. Weldability and welding metallurgy process. Mechanised processes and assembly. Fixing methods. Inspection, standards and codes of practice. Destructive and non-destructive testing of fabrication. Fabrication costing. Safety. Laboratories. AMI 1301 Workshop Practice This practical course covers the following four modules.
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Manual Practice: Tools, marking off, measurement and fitting, building pipe networks, setting up pumps. Machine Shop Processes: turning, milling, grinding, drilling. Fabrication practice: joining processes (screw fastening, riveting, welding, adhesive bonding) and fabrication of items. Diagnosis and Repair of electronic appliances. Repair of electronic equipment: radios, computers and TVs. Vehicle and other mechanical equipment repairs AMI 2101 Engineering Mathematics III Partial differential equations: Definition, Origins, Derivations of typical examples of partial differential equations, classification of partial differential equations, solution of partial differential equations. Fourier and Laplace Transformations. Probability and Statistics: Definitions and basic notions of probability distributions, Bayess theorem, random variables, probability distributions. . Pre-requisite: AMI 1201 AMI 2102 Mechanics of Materials II Deflection of beams. Elastic stability: struts. Thick cylinders. More detailed discussion of stresses and displacements due to bending and shear. Bending of circular plates. Rotating disc and shafts. Elastic stability of simple frames. Laboratories. Pre-requisite: AMI 1201 AMI 2103 Computer Programming Algorithmic process. Computer problem solving strategies. Top-down design and structural programming. Data types, identifiers and declarations: expressions and assignment, procedures: Files, control structures: Array; record structures, Matlab and/or C++. Laboratories. Pre-requisite: AMI 1102 AMI 2104 Electrical Devices and Machines Transducers. Transformer Principles. D.C. Machines; Construction features and Operation. A.C. Generators. Excitation Systems. Three Phase Induction Motors. Synchronous Motors. Special Machines; Cross-field machines, amplidyne, linear induction motors, etc. Laboratories. Pre-requisite: AMI 1203 AMI 2105 Foundry Technology Pattern making. Moulding processes, Materials and Equipment. Automation and pollution control. Moulding sands, core materials and core making. Melting process and practices. Pouring and feeding of molten metal. Solidification of metals. Casting defects, Cleaning, Inspecting, Repair, Quality control and Design considerations. Foundry economics. Laboratories.

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AMI 2106 Basic Animal Science Essential Nutrients; Water and its functions. Energy partition and functions that require energy; energy requirements for work/draught. Classification of feedstuffs; feeding draught animals. Silage and Hay making technologies. Aspects of environment control in buildings. Relationship between environmental temperature and metabolic heat production. Methods of improvement for the microclimate within buildings. Housing requirements for goats, swine, dairy and poultry.

AMI 2201 Soil Mechanics Definition and objectives of soil mechanics. Physical and chemical properties of soil. Strength and deformation of soil. Seepage and Ground Water Flow. Stability of slopes. Lateral Earth Pressure. Laboratories. AMI 2202 Materials Science Introduction. Solidification and Structural Crystallinity of Materials. Imperfections in Solids.
Solid Solutions and Phase Diagrams. Diffusion in Solids. Strengthening Mechanisms.

Introduction to Polymers and Plastics Plastics, Ceramics and Composites. Laboratories. AMI 2203 Thermodynamics Basic concepts. Properties of state, process and cycles. Thermal equilibrium of state. First law, process of ideal gases. Second law, entropy, application in heat engines, combustion equations. Fuel adiabatic temperature. Chemical equilibrium. Energy economy and alternative sources. Laboratories. AMI 2204 Theory of Machines Properties of motion, relative motion, methods of motion transmission. Linkages: instant centers; velocity by instant centers and by components, velocities in mechanisms by methods of relative velocities; acceleration in mechanisms; velocity and acceleration graphs and graphical differentiation. Mathematical analysis of linkages. Cams. Rolling contact. Gears. Gear trains. Static forces in machines. Inertia forces in machines. Flywheels. Balancing rotating masses. Balancing reciprocating masses. Critical speeds in shafts. AMI 2205 Fluid Mechanics Properties of fluids. Fluid statics. Fluids in motion. Mass and energy conservation. Momentum equation. Applications of basic equations. Steady flow in pipes: losses in pipes and fittings. Unsteady flow in closed conduits. Dimensional analysis. Laboratories AMI 2206 Gender in Agriculture Introduction. Relevance of gender in agriculture and agro-related industries. Gender analysis. Introduction to gender planning. Gender issues in: land and property rights, agricultural extension and service delivery, agricultural marketing and food chain management. Gender issues; case studies related to agricultural mechanization and irrigation engineering.

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AMI 2301 Occupational Internship I Students will spend the recess term of the second year with an approved agro-based industry/firm for internships. The main emphasis of training will be understudying workplace dynamics. Examples could include: organization, machinery, operations, materials, irrigation and drainage techniques, waste management, and by-product utilization. (Students fill in log books which are submitted for marking). Pre-requisite: AMI 1301 AMI 3101 Design of Machine Elements Introduction to machine Design. Theories of machine part failures. Threaded fasteners. Power Screws. Reverted and Welded Joints. Axle and Shafts. Lubrication and Bearings. Flexible Power Transmission Elements. Gears. Motion control Elements. Gender issues. AMI 3102 Agro-meteorology Introduction to meteorology and climatology as related to agriculture. Atmosphere and earth energy budget. Global and regional climate and weather systems. Aerial and soil micro-climate. Instrumentation and observation techniques. Data collection, analysis and interpretation. Weather synoptic and forecasting. Laboratories AMI 3103 Land Surveying and GIS Geodetic, topographical and cadastral surveying. Adjustment and use of the surveying equipment: plane table, level, campus, theodolite etc. Elementary site surveying and levelling, tachometry. Land Planning: Zoning and location requirements for various farm structures and activities. Introduction to GIS; software requirements and data management and application. Case studies. Field work. AMI 3104 Irrigation Agronomy Plant development; vegetative (roots and shoots). Crop growth stages. Irrigation principles: evapo-transpiration, irrigation requirements and scheduling, plant-soil-water relationship. Environmental control considerations. Laboratories AMI 3105 Farm Power Sources of farm power and their characteristics. Animal draught technology; draught animal selection and training. Farm tractor engine: systems of fuel, ignition, lubrication, cooling, governing and power transmission including hydraulics. Weight distribution and stability. Care and maintenance of trouble shooting for diesel and petrol engines. Environmental control considerations during operation of power units. AMI 3106 Agricultural Structures Properties of structural materials; timber, concrete, steel, composite materials. Design of frames and members for agricultural structures. Requirements for production, storage, drying and livestock structures. Fencing. Preparation of plans and bills of quantities. Laboratories. AMI 3201 Surface Water & Groundwater hydrology Hydrologic cycle (precipitation, evapo-transpiration, infiltration, runoff, seepage). Rainfall analysis, Rainfall run-off processes, Methods of estimation of run-off, catchments, hydrograph analysis, catchments water balance analysis, design storm.
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Groundwater seepage, hydraulic conductivity, groundwater potential and flow, Darcys law, groundwater recharge, sustainable exploitation, Draw-down, design of water wells, Well water pumping systems, pumps. Pumping test and analysis. Laboratories. AMI 3202 Engineering Hydraulics Hydraulic Head and Fluid Potential (Bernoullis equation). Flow in closed conduits, friction head loses, pipe net work. Flow in channels. Uniform flow. Rapidly varied flow in open channels, channel processes. Hydraulic drop and drop structures, hydraulics of spillways, spillway design. Laboratories.

AMI 3203 Introduction to Computer Aided Design Introduction/CAD literacy, Starting CAD, setup & basic functions, Managing CAD, saving, status & retrieval, Object creation, Output devices, Editing drawings, Listing, arrays, & offsets, Multiview drawing & layers, Sectional views & hatching, Isometric Drawings, Basic 3D. Laboratories. AMI 3204 Farm Machinery & Management Importance of agricultural mechanization. Tractor hitching systems and control. Operational principles of agricultural field machinery and their adjustments/calibration including animal drawn implements: ploughs, cultivators, planters and seeders, sprayers and dusters, harvestering equipment. Environmental aspects of machinery operations. Economic performance; selection application to planning and management of agricultural machinery systems. Laboratories. Pre-requisite: AMI 3105 AMI 3205 Post Harvest Engineering Drying and storage principles for grains. Fluid particle mechanics. Air conditioning and refrigeration as applied to biological material. Storage principles; batch, counter flow and cross flow driers. On-farm processing. Solar energy systems: basic principles, usage and design. Laboratories. AMI 3206 Extension for Engineers Basic concepts of sociology and their application to rural life; role of community development and directed social change. Principles and philosophy of rural extension work; communication process and adoption of practices, program planning and evaluation. Targeting specific extension clientele. AMI 3301 Occupational Internship II During the recess term of the third year each candidate receives industrial training in approved agro-based industries. The main emphasis of training is technical planning and/or application of general engineering knowledge in solving constraints in the industry. AMI 4101 Irrigation System Design & Management Land grading and field layout. Irrigation in controlled environment. Fertigation. Irrigation methods: border, check basin, furrow, sprinkler and drip irrigation. Design of irrigation systems. Efficiencies, measurement of irrigation water and delivery rates. Management of irrigation systems including environmental control considerations. Laboratories.
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Pre-requisite: AMI 3102 &3202

AMI 4102 Statistics for Engineers Chebyshevs inequality, two and higher dimensional random variables, characteristi c functions, correlations, law of large numbers, maximum likelihood estimates, confidence intervals, testing hypothesis. Confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Regression theory. Analysis of variance and design of experiments. Graphical and other special techniques for estimating parameters and testing goodness of fit for normal distributions to engineering data. AMI 4103 Design Project Planning Introduction. Project identification. Elements of project planning design; estimating time, Gantt charts, etc. Planning cycle. Project proposal writing. Data collection and interpretation. Project report writing. AMI 4104 Soil and Water Engineering Principles of soil erosion, sediment transport concept. Drainage principles, design of drainage system tiles, ditches, pipes and construction. Terraces and other conservation structures. Design and construction of weirs, stream gauge-ins. Silt traps and sediment basins. Drop boxes, spillways, siphons, and dissipation structures. Reservoir characteristics and design. Water resources development. Rainwater harvesting for sustainable development. Laboratories. Pre-requisite: AMI 1205 & 3201.

AMI 4105 Design of Agricultural Machinery Theory of analytical optimization methods and application to farm machinery design problems. Introduction to concepts, principles and procedures of stress analysis of farm machines as a source of power: energy consumption, physiological effects of prolonged work, improving work efficiency. Introduction to anthropometry and design of work places. Application of finite element techniques. Analysis of field machines and their design, selection and use for optimum performance. Tillage force analysis and factors affecting tillage tool design. Gender and ergonomics in the design of agricultural machinery. Pre-requisite: AMI 3101 AMI 4106 Earthmoving Machinery Traction performance of wheeled and tracked vehicle. Active and passive soil failure. Soil cutting forces; two and three dimensional cases. Elements of excavating and soil handling procedures. Basic earthmoving concepts such as material volume, load factors, rolling resistance. Machine selection and cost efficiencies. Machinery maintenance and adjustments. Safety regulations including hand signals. Environmental aspects of machinery operations. Laboratories AMI 4201 Design Project This course requires a written report and an oral presentation. The project devoted to an independent investigation and report on agricultural mechanisation/ irrigation engineering topic. The report should reflect the capacity of the candidate to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of agricultural mechanisation and irrigation engineering. It is carried

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out under the supervision of a member of the academic staff. The project is from any of the following areas: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Agricultural Mechanisation Irrigation Engineering Post-Harvesting Engineering Environmental Engineering Energy

AMI 4202 Maintenance Management Introduction to maintenance management. Reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM). Maintenance planning. Organisation of maintenance resources. Controlling maintenance function. Leading in maintenance. Maintenance strategies. Computerised maintenance systems. AMI 4203 Engineering Economics Introduction to production principles of economics; production costs, supply and revenue; profit maximization; consumption and demand; price elasticity; market price determination; and competitive versus non-competitive market models. Principles and techniques of keeping and interpreting farm records and account AMI 4204 Entrepreneurship The venture life cycle and some models of the enterprise; Innovation and entrepreneurship views of Peter Drucker; Entrepreneurship and Technology; From Technology to Business; Initial capital sources for technology based ventures; The Business Plan; Strategic Management Sustaining the Business. AMI 4205 Environmental Engineering Industry and environment. Waste disposal methods. Introduction to air pollution control. Introduction to industrial wastewater treatment. Agricultural solid waste management. Occupational health and safety. Identification and assessment of environmental impacts. Agricultural chemicals and the environment. AMI 4206 Aquaculture Engineering Introduction to fish environmental requirements. Fish pond design, construction and management. Harvesting equipment; handling and maintenance. Aquaculture-water quality and treatment. Storage facilities. AMI 4207 Renewable Energy Energy demand and Conservation. Alternative sources of energy and their application. Renewable Energy Systems: biofuels, biogas, solar photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, Wind energy, Geothermal, etc. Integrated biosystems. AMI 4208 Operations Research An introduction to systems analysis and optimization techniques. Outline of linear and dynamic programming, queuing theories and their use in agricultural systems design and farm machinery management. Application of simulation technique to agricultural systems. Sensitivity analysis and network analysis.
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ASSESSMENT OF EXAMINATIONS

6.1 Course Assessment Each Paper shall be assessed on the basis of 100 total marks apportioned as follows: (a) (b) Written Examination Continuous Assessment 60% 40%

6.2 Continuous Assessment Continuous Assessment consists of Practical work, Assignments and Tests. Assessments shall be conducted throughout the duration of the course and shall consist of two parts: (a) (b) Practical work Assignments and Tests 20% 20%

6.2.1 Courses without Practical work For courses without Practical work, the contribution towards the continuous assessment shall be based on Assignments and Tests, and shall carry 40%. 6.2.2 Assessment of Other Courses For courses such as occupational internship, assessment shall be by Logbooks and/or Internship Reports.

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GRADING OF RESULTS

7.1 Grade Point The results of each course shall be graded out of a maximum of 100 points and shall be assigned a letter and grade point (GP) as shown below: Marks % 80-100 75-79.9 70-74.9 65-69.9 60-64.9 55-59.9 50-54.9 45-49.0 40-44.9 35-39.9 Below 35 Letter Grade A B+ B BC+ C CD+ D DE GP 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0

7.2 Minimum Pass Mark A minimum pass grade for each course shall be 2.0. 7.3 Calculation of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) The CGPA shall be calculated as follows:

CGPA =

i 1

GP CU
i i

CU
i 1

Where GPi CUi n i is the grade point score of a particular course i is the number of Credit Units of Course i is the total number of courses so far done. is the course count.

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PROGRESSION

Progression of a student shall be classified as Normal or Probationary. 8.1 Normal Progress Normal Progress shall occur when a student has passed all the specified courses. 8.2 Probationary Progress A student shall be placed on probation if: (a) The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is less than 2.0 (b) The student has failed a course. 8.3 Removal of Probation The Probation status shall be removed when the Cumulative GPA is above 2.0, provided a student has not yet received two probationary cautions OR when the student re-takes a failed course and passes it.

DISCONTINUATION

A student shall be discontinued from the programme if: (a) (b) The student has received two probations on the same course. The student has received two consecutive probations based on Cumulative GPA being below 2.0.

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RE-SITTING A COURSE

A student can re-sit a course in order to: (a) (b) Pass a previously failed course Improve the grade if the first pass grade was low in the opinion of the student. Improving a grade shall be done once for a particular course.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Mechanisation and Irrigation Engineering, a candidate is required to obtain a minimum of 182 CU within a maximum of six years. This minimum is obtained from annual course loads as follows: First year Second year Third year Fourth year TOTAL 48 CU 48 CU 45 CU 41 CU 182 CU
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DEGREE CLASSIFICATION

The degree awarded shall be called Bachelor of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering and its classification shall be based on cumulative GPA as follows:

CLASS First Class Second Class, Upper Division Second Class, Lower Division Pass

CGPA 4.40 5.00 3.60 4.39 2.80 3.59 2.00 2.79

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APPENDIX A: I

MINIMUM COURSE REQUIREMENTS

First Year Courses

AMI 1101. Engineering Mathematics 1 (4 CU) Course Objectives: Students will acquire skills of solving engineering problems using the complex numbers in algebra, differential and integral calculus, vector algebra, linear transformation and matrices. Course Description: Concept of Functions. Differential Calculus: Differentiation of function of one and several variables-rules, applications, partial derivatives. Exponential, hyperbolic and Logarithm Functions. The Complex number (variable). Integral Calculus: Fundamentals, integration, application of a definite integral, double integrals and their applications. Vector and Matrix Algebra: Matrices and their manipulation, matrix functions of a single variable, Gaussian elimination, Crammers rule. Eigen values and eigenvectors; Vectors and their application, Vector addition, multiplication, product and applications. Pedagogical Structure:
Element 1.0 Concept of Function 1.1 Elementary and Transcendental Functions 1.2 Exponential, Hyperbolic and Logarithmic Functions of a Real Variable 2.0 Complex Number (Variable) Algebra 2.1 Definition 2.2 Properties (Algebraic Operations) and Applications 2.3 Cartesian and Polar Representations 2.4 Absolute Values 2.5 Products, Powers and Quotients 2.6 Extraction of Roots Moivres Theorem 2.7 Exponential and Hyperbolic 3.0 Differential Calculus 3.1 Differential of Functions of One and Several Variables 3.2 Rules of Differentiability Theorem 3.3 Differentiation of Functions involving Exponential & Logarithmic functions 3.4 Maxima and Minima 3.5 Indeterminate Forms lHospitals Rule 3.6 Extrema and identification using Second Derivative 3.7 Partial Differentiation 3.8 Chance of Variables 3.9 Implicit Functions and the Derivatives of Inverse Circular Functions 3.10Higher Order Partial Derivatives 4.0 Integral Calculus 4.1 Fundamentals of Integration 4.2 Definite Integrals; area under the curve and continuous function
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Time 5 hours

10 hours

10 hours

5 hours

4.3 Volumes of Solids and Surfaces of Revolution 4.4 Inequalities 4.5 Definite Integral as a Function of its Upper Limit 4.6 Indefinite Integrals Differentiation of an Integral Containing a Parameter. 4.7 Application of Definite Integrals 4.8 Double Integrals and their Applications 4.9 Systematic Integration 4.10 Partial Fractions 5.0 Vector Algebra 5.1 Product in Terms of Components 5.4 Applications to Analytic Geometry Equations of Lines, Planes, etc 5.5 Vector Addition, Multiplication by Scalars 5.2 Dot and Cross Products of Vectors 5.3 Vector Physical Applications- Work Done, Normal Flux, Moments. Force, Angular Velocity of a Rigid Body 6.0 Linear Transformation and Matrices 6.1 Definitions 6.2 Equality of Matrices 6.3 Types of Matrices 6.4 Sum and Product of Matrices 6.5 Identity, Inverse and Transpose of a Matrix 6.6 Symmetric and Skew-Symmetric Matrix 6.7 Determinants Definition and Properties 6.8 Minors and Cofactors 6.9 Evaluation of Determinants by Co-factors 6.10 Solution of Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations 6.11 Systems of Homogeneous Equations 6.12 Cramers Rule and Gauss-Jordan Method 7.0 Tutorials

5 hours

10 hrs

30 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment Take home assignment: Tests: University Examination (3 Hours):

20% 20% 60%

Reading List: 1. 2. 3. Introduction to University Mathematics by J.L. Smyrl Engineering Mathematics by K.A. Stroud Calculus by Edwards and Renney

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AMI 1102. Introduction to Computer Application (3 CU) Course Objectives:


This course is intended to impart both theoretical and practical knowledge needed to efficiently and effectively use a computer.

Course Description:
Introduction to computer hardware components and functions: CPU, Memory. I/O devices, Secondary storage. Software concepts including principles of operating systems and user interfaces. Introduction to common application software using Word processors and Spreadsheets as examples. Internet surfing.

Pedagogical Structure
Element 1.0 BASIC COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE AND FEATURES 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The computer evolution 1.3 Definition 1.4 The importance of the computer 1.5 Characteristics of computers 1.6 Uses of computers 2.0 COMPUTER CLASSIFICATION 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Classification by process 2.3 Classification by purpose 2.4 Classification by size 2.5 Classification by processor power MICROCOMPUTER INPUT DEVICES 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Input devices 3.3 The Keyboard 3.4 The Mouse 3.5 Digitizer 3.6 Optical /Scanner 3.7 Digital Cameras 4.0 MICROCOMPUTER OUTPUT DEVICES 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Forms of Computer Output 4.3 Printers 4.4 Impact Printers 4.5 Non-impact 4.6 Speakers 4.7 Storage Devices 5.0 COMPUTER MEMORY 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Definition 5.3 ROM (Read only memory) 5.4 RAM (Random Access Memory) 5.5 Cache Memory 6.0 MEMORY MEASUREMENTS AND THE BINARY CODES 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Binary Digits
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Time 1 hour

1 hour

1 hour

1hrs

1 hour

30 Min

7.0 STORAGE DEVICES IN COMPUTERS


7.1 Introduction 7.2 Floppy diskettes 7.3 Hard/Fixed Disks 7.4 CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory) 7.5 Zip Disks 7.6 Storage Media Drives (Diskette Drives 8.0 MICROSOFT DISK OPERATING SYSTEM (MS-DOS) 8.1 Introduction 8.2 The Role of MS-DOS 9.0 MICROSOFT WINDOWS 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Definition 9.3 Basic Mouse Techniques 9.4 Windows fundamentals 9.5 Icons 9.6 Dialog Boxes 9.7 Program Manager 9.8 File Manager 9.9 Creating a Directory/folder 10.0 APPLICATION SOFTWARE 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Off-shelf software 10.3 Word Processors 10.4 Microsoft Word 11.0 OPERATING SYSTEMS 12.0 COMPUTER SOCIETY AND THE FUTURE 12.1 Computerized work 12.2 Computer crimes and privacy to data 12.3 Computer viruses 12.4 Software piracy 12.5 Data protection act 12.6 The future

1 hour

30 min

2 hours

1 hour

30 Min 1 hour

PRACTICALS
A. Word Processing B. Spreadsheet C. Presentation package (PowerPoint) D. E-mailing and Internet Browsing Evaluation System: 9 hours 6 hours 5 hours 3 hours

Continuous Assessment

Assignment/Test:

40%
60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

Reading List: 1. Murry K, 2003. Faster Smarter. Microsoft Office XP. Prentice Hall Of India 2. Wakubiri 2002. An introduction to Information Technology. Unpublished pamphlet. 3. Online journals and any other relevant textbooks, website and resources in the library or else where.

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AMI 1103. Engineering Mechanics I (4 CU) Course Objectives: Students will acquire fundamental understanding of basic laws of engineering mechanics and how to relate them to mechanisms and machines. Course Content Idealization and principles of mechanics; Statics, dynamics, machines, structures, friction, frames, principals of virtual work and minimum potential energy, cables, momentum and impulse, Important coordinate Coordinate Systems and Position Vectors, Kinetics of a Particle in Plane Motion, Conservative Forces and Potential Energy, Force Systems and Equilibrium, Kinetics and Kinematics of a Particle in Plane Motion. Pedagogical Structure
Element 1.0 BASIC CONCEPTS AND PRICIPLES 1.1 Idealization and principles of mechanics 1.2 Statics, dynamics 1.3 machines, structures, friction, frames, cables 1.4 principals of virtual work and minimum potential energy 1.5 momentum and impulse 1.6 Important coordinate Coordinate Systems and Position Vectors 1.7 Kinetics of a Particle in Plane Motion 1.8 Conservative Forces and Potential Energy, Force Systems and Time 45 hours

Equilibrium 2.0 LABORATORIES Evaluation System Continuous Assessment


i. ii.

30 hours

Take home assignment: Tests (at least 2 No):

20% 20% 60%

University Examination: Suggested reading 1. 2. 3.

Engineering Mechanics Statics 1st Edition, by Timoshenko, S.; Young, D.H. Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics, by J. L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige Engineering Mechanics Statics and dynamics Second Edition, by Meriam, J.L.

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AMI 1104.

Engineering Drawing (4 CU)

Course Objective: To develop skills in manual technical drawing and blueprint reading. Course Content: Drawing principles. Descriptive geometry, Projections; orthographic, auxiliary and isometric. Sectional views, Theory of Shape Description, Pictorial Drawings. Laboratories. Pedagogical Structure
Element Time 8 hours

1. Drawing principles 1.1 Drawing sheet 1.2 Scales, lines and lettering 1.3 Sectioning 1.4 Dimensions 1.5 Indicating surface roughness
2. 3.

Descriptive geometry
Projections

4 hours 5 hours

3.1 Orthographic projects 3.2 Auxiliary projects 3.3 Isometric projects 4. Sectional views 4.1 Full sections 4.2 Half sections 4.3 Auxiliary sections
5. Theory of Shape Description 4 hours

7 hours 2 hours 60 hours

6. Pictorial Drawings 7. Tutorials

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests (at least 2 No): 20 % 20% 60%

University Examination:

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Suggested reading 1. Engineering Drawing and Design by Cecil Jensen and Jay D Helsel 2. Machine Drawing by N. Sidheswar, P. Kannaiah and V.V.S. Sastry 3. Engineering Drawing with Problems and Solutions by K.R. Hart Design Modelling Using Solid Edge by James O. Morgan,Jesse E Horner and Paul O.Biney

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AMI 1105

Communication Skills (3 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Effective language skills for listening, speaking, reading and writing Oral presentation and interacting skills Report writing skills Conducting meetings Course Content Fundamental skills: Reading, listening, note-taking and note making. Speaking and interacting skills. Interpersonal skills: At work place, conduction of meetings: writing an agenda and a notice of the meeting, deciding on items for discussion, inviting people for a meeting and writing minutes. Academic writing skills: Report writing, seminar and workshop paper presentation. Business correspondence and memo-writing. Pedagogical Procedure
Element 1. Introduction 1.1 The Fundamentals of Communication 1.2 Rhetorical Choices 1.3 Note-taking and note-making Time 10 hours

2.0 Report writing 2.1 Contents of a scientific report 2.2 Contents of a business report 2.3 Memo-writing 2.4 Business correspondence
3.0 Oral Communication

20 hours

10 hours

3.1 Listening, reading and speaking 3.2 Preparing of a presentation 3.3 Presentation skills
4.0 Conducting a Meeting 4.1 Preparing an agenda and calling a meeting 5 hours

4.2 4.3

Taking minutes Seminar and workshop organization

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment

- Take home assignment: - Tests (at least 2 No):

20% 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

Suggested reading 1. Developing communication skills by Richard Fialding 2. Communication skills training by Maureen Orey 3. Improve communication skills by Kellie Fowler and James Manktelow.
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AMI 1106

Engineering in Sustainable Development (2 CU)

Course Objective: Students will acquire an understanding of: the ethics of the engineering profession the functions of professional bodies/societies the role of an Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineer in sustainable agricultural development. Course Content: Perspective of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering Profession (AM&IE). Case studies of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering contribution and problems for selected countries. Professional societies and growth. Professional ethics. Exploring the role and responsibility of the Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineer in national development. The profession and its application to local Agricultural Industries. Pedagogical Structure
Element 1. Introduction 1.1 Definition of an Engineer 1.2 Definition of an Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineer 1.3 History of Agricultural Mechanization in Uganda 1.5 Employment opportunities of an Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineer Time 6 hours

2. Perspective of AM&IE Profession. 2.1 Training requirements 2.2 Code of ethics and growth 2.3 Functions of professional bodies/societies; UIPE 2.4 Employment opportunities in Uganda 3. Case studies of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering contribution and problems for selected countries. 4. Exploring the role and responsibility of the Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineer in national development 5. The profession and its application to local Agricultural Industries
6. Study tours

8 hours

5 hours 4 hours 7 hours 20 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment University Examination (3 Hours):

Tests

40% 60%

Suggested reading 1. Agricultural Engineering Journals 2. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Journals 3. UIPE news letters

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AMI 1201

Engineering Mathematics I1 (4 CU)

Course Objectives Students will acquire skills of solving engineering problems using ordinary differential equations, infinite series, real analysis, vector analysis, complex variable analysis and numerical analysis. Course Description Ordinary differential equations: Definitions, types of different equations, applications of elementary differential equations, different equations of order greater than one, the Doperator, linear equations, applications of linear differential equations in electromechanical systems and beams. Infinite series. Real analysis. Vector analysis. Numerical analysis. Pedagogical Structure
Element Time 5 hours

1.0 Ordinary Differential Equations 1.1 Definitions and Types of Ordinary Differential Equations 1.2 Applications of Elementary Ordinary Differential Equations 1.3 Ordinary Differential equations of orders greater than one 1.4 The D-operator. Ordinary Linear Differential Equations in Electromechanical systems and Beans.
2.0 Infinite Series

10 hours

2.1 Sequences, Convergence of Sequences, Sequences of Real and Complex Numbers 2.2 Power Series, Convergence of Power Series 2.3 Maclaurins and Taylors Series, Fourier Series, Periodic 2.4 Functions, Trigonometric Fourier Series 2.5 Exponential Fourier Series and Eulers Formula 2.6 Fourier Series of Odd and Even Functions 2.7 Fourier series of Functions of Arbitrary Periods, Half-Range 2.8 Fourier Series Expansions, Determination of Fourier Series without Integration
3.0 Differential Calculus 3.1 Differentiability and the Mean value Theorem 3.2 lHospitals Rule 3.3 Generalization of Taylors Series 3.4 Definite and Indefinite Integrals 3.5 Fundamental Theorem of Calculus 3.6 Differentiation and Repeated Integrals 5.0 Problems 8 hours

5 hours

5.1 Oscillatory Motion, 5.2 Plane Motions and Electric Circuits 5.3 Bending in Beams, Differentiation and integration of Transforms
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Transforms of Periodic Functions and Convolutions 5.4 Complex Inverse Transforms 6.0 Vector Analysis 6.1 Scalar and Vector Fields, 6.2 Vector Functions, 6.3 Derivatives of Vector Functions, 6.4 Divergence and Curl of Vector Functions 6.5 Applications of Vector Functions 7.0 Real analysis
8.0 Numerical Analysis 8.1 Numerical Solutions of Polynomial Algebraic Equations 8.2 Interpolation Formulae 8.3 Numerical Differentiation and Integration 8.4 Trapezoidal and Simpsons rules of Integration 8.5 Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential 9.0 Tutorials

5 hours

2 hours 5 hours

30 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment Take home assignment: Tests: University Examination (3 Hours):

20% 20% 60%

Reading List: 1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics 7th Ed. By Erwin Kreyszig 2. Introduction to University Mathematics by J.L. Smyrl 3. Engineering Mathematics by K.A. Stroud 4. Calculus by Edwards and Renney

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AMI 1202

Mechanics of Materials I (4 CU)

Course Objective: This course is intended to equip students with introductory knowledge of the behavior of solid bodies when subjected to various types of loading. Course Content Principles of tensile stress and strain. Tensile testing and Stress-strain relations. Shear stress. Torsion of circular shafts. Bending stresses in beams. Shear stress in beams. Compound stress and strain. Combined bending and torsion. Elastic constants. Theories of failure. . Pedagogical Structure
Element Time 6 hours 3 hours 3 hours 4 hours

1. 2. 3. 4.

Principles of stress and strain Tensile testing and stress-strain relations Shear stress Torsion of circular shafts

5. Bending stress in beams 6. Shear stress in beams 7. Compound stress and strain 8. Elastic constants 9. Theories of failure 10. Laboratories Continuous Assessment Assignments: Tests: University Examination (3 hours):

6 hours 3 hours 10 hours 4 hours 6 hours 30 hours

20% 20% 60%

Suggested reading list: 1. Stephens, R.C., Strength of Materials: Theory and Examples, Edward Arnold. 2. Ryder, G. H., Strength of Materials, Macmillan 3. Bacon, D. H. and Stephens, R. C., Mechanical Technology, Butterworth and Heinemann 4. Popov, E. P., Mechanics of Materials, Prentice-Hall International Editions.

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AMI 1203

Electrical Technology (4CU)

Course Objective: This course imparts competence to understand and solve problems of basic electrical circuits. Course outline: DC Resistance Circuits. Kirchoffs law and Superposition principle. Power and Energy. Electrostatics. Permittivity and Capacitance. Capacitors. Magnetism and magnetic circuits. Forces on current-carrying conductors. Hystresis loop and loss. Electromagnetism. Transient effects. Time constants, switching circuits and operation. Alternating currents. Three phase supply. Alternative current (A.C) curcuits. Pedagogical Structure
1.0 DC circuits 1.1 Circuit concepts 1.2 Current and e.m.f. 1.3 Ohms law 1.4 Joules law of heating 2.0 Kirchoffs law and Superposition principle. 3.0 Power and Energy 4.0 Electrostatics 4.1 Charge 4.2 Current and energy 5.0 Permittivity and Capacitance 7.0 Capacitors. 7.1 Types and characteristics 7.2 Properties and circuits 8.0 Magnetism and magnetic circuits. 4 hours

2 hours 2 hour 3 hours

2 hour 2 hours

6 hours

8.1 Fields due to current 8.2 Forces on current-carrying conductors. 8.3 Magnetic fields
8.4 Magnetisation and demagnetisation 9.0 Electromagnetism 9.1 Principles and laws 9.2 Effects and applications of electromagnetism 10.0 Transient Effects 10.1 L,R and C circuits 10.2 Time constants 10.3 Switching circuits and switching operation 4 hours

8 hours

11.0

Three phase supply 11.1 Nature and characteristics 11.2 Connections and power measurement

5 hours

12.0 Alternative Current (A.C) Circuits 12.1 Series, parallel and series-parallel circuits 12.2 Resonance in circuits 12.3 Coil Q-factor and selectivity 6.0 Laboratories

10 hours

30 hours

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Evaluation system Continuous Assessment

- Tests: 20% - Assignments/ Laboratory reports: 20% University Examination (3 Hours): 60% Suggested Reading Electrical Engineering, an Introduction, by Schwarz and Oldham. Oxford university press, USA 1993. Edminister J.A, 1983. Theory and Problems of Electric circuits. McGraw-hill book company Singapore.

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AMI 1204

Engineering Mechanics II (4 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire deeper understanding of laws of engineering mechanics and how to relate them to mechanisms and machines. Course Content Fundamentals of Dynamics; Basic Concepts and Laws. Kinematics of a particle in plane motion; Rectilinear motion, Curvilinear motion and equations of motion. Kinetics of a particle; Work and Energy, Impulse and momentum, Moments of inertia. Kinetics of a rigid body in plane motion. Dynamics in 3 D. Pedagogical Procedure
Element Time 30 hours

1.0 CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES 1.1 Fundamentals of Dynamics; Basic Concepts and Laws 1.2 Kinematics of a particle in plane motion; Rectilinear motion, Curvilinear motion and equations of motion. 1.3 Kinetics of a particle; Work and Energy, Impulse and momentum, Moments of inertia. 1.4 Kinetics of a rigid body in plane motion. Dynamics in 3 D. 2.0 LABORATORIES Evaluation System Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests: 20 % 20% 60%

30 hours

University Examination (3 Hours):

Suggested reading 1. Engineering Mechanics Volume 2 Dynamics 2nd Edition By J. L Meriam and L G Kraige 2. Engineering Mechanics Dynamics 3rd edition By R.C. Hibbeler 3. Engineering Mechanics Statics and dynamics by. J. L Meriam 4. Engineering Mechanics by Timoshenko and Young

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AMI 1301

Workshop Practice (5 CU)

Course Objectives:

- To develop hands-on skills using various workshop equipments to fabricate simple tools - To acquire knowledge about workshop practices and safety - To diagnose and repair of mechanical and electronic appliances
Course Description:

This practical course covers the following four modules. Manual Practice: Tools, marking off, measurement and fitting, building pipe networks, setting up pumps. Machine Shop Processes: turning, milling, grinding, drilling. Fabrication practice: joining processes (screw fastening, riveting, welding, adhesive bonding) and fabrication of items. Diagnosis and Repair of electronic appliances. Repair of electronic equipment: radios, computers and TVs. Vehicle and other mechanical equipment repairs.

Pedagogical Structure:
Element 1. Introductory lecture 1.1 Arc and gas welding 1.2 Special welding processes 1.3 Welding safety 1.4 Workshop processes 1.5 Foundry 2. Hands-on practice Time 10 hours

80 hours

EVALUATION SYSTEM Report for each module will be examined and it will be out of 100%. READING MATERIAL 1. Joeseph W. Giachino. 1985. Welding skills. American technical Publishers, INC

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II

Second Year Courses Engineering Mathematics I1I (4 CU)

AMI 2101

Course Objectives Students will acquire skills of solving engineering problems using Partial differential equations, Fourier and Laplace Transformations, Probability and Statistics techniques. Course Description Partial differential equations: Definition, Origins, Derivations of typical examples of partial differential equations, classification of partial differential equations, solution of partial differential equations. Fourier and Laplace Transformations, Probability and Statistics: Definitions and basic notions of probability distributions, Bayess theorem, random variables, probability distributions, Chebyshevs inequality, two and higher dimensional random variables, characteristic functions, correlations, law of large numbers, maximum likelihood estimates, confidence intervals, testing hypothesis. Pedagogical Structure
Element 1.0 Partial differential equations 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Definition and Origins 1.3 Derivations of typical examples of partial differential equations 1.4 Classification of partial differential equations 1.5 Solution of partial differential equations 2. Probability and Statistics 2.1. Definitions and basic notions of probability distributions Time 5 hours

15 hours

2.2. Bayess theorem 2.3. Random variables 2.4. Probability distributions 2.5. Chebyshevs inequality 2.6. Two and higher dimensional random variables 2.7. Characteristic functions 2.8. Correlations and law of large numbers 2.9. Maximum likelihood estimates 2.10. Confidence intervals and testing hypothesis. 3.0 Fourier and Laplace Transformations Direct and Inverse Fourier Transforms and Their Applications Direct and Inverse Laplace Transforms Some Properties of Fourier and Laplace Transforms Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations by Transform Techniques Transforms of Partial Fractions Impulse Functions Translation and Periodic Functions Solutions of Simultaneous Ordinary Differential Equations Applications of Transform Methods to Solutions of Engineering 4.0 Complex Variable Analysis 5.0 Tutorials
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20 hours

5 hours 30 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment

Take home assignment: Tests: University Examination (3 Hours):

20 % 20% 60%

Reading List: 1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics 7th Ed. By Erwin Kreyszig 2. Probability and Statistics for Engineers by Scheaffer and Mc Clave

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AMI 2103

Computer Programming (4 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire computer programming skills. Course Content: Basics; Algorithmic process. Top-down design and structural programming. Computer problem solving strategies. Data types, identifiers and declarations: expressions and assignment, procedures: Files, control structures: Array; record structures. Laboratories. Pedagogical Structure
Element Time 10 hours

1.0 Basics 1.1 Algorithmic process 1.2 Initialization of Variables 1.3 Introduction to Plotting
2.0 Computer programming methodology

10 hours

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6


3.0 Arrays

Branches Top-down Design Technique Structural Programming Loops and Repetition Decisions Oriented Programming Creating and Using Arrays Sparse Arrays Cell Arrays Structure Arrays
5 hours

3.1 3.2 3.2 3.3

4.0 Data Types

4.1 Complex Data 4.2 Character Data 4.3 String Functions 4.4 Graphic Display of Data
5.0 Identifiers and Declarations 5 hours

5.1 Expressions 5.2 Assignment


6.0 Control structures, Functions, Structures, and Classes 10 hours 30 hours

8.0 Laboratories

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Evaluation System Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests (at least 2 No) 20 % 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

Suggested reading 1. A guide to Matlab: for Beginners and Experienced Users, 2006 by Lipsman. Cambridge University Press. 2. An Introduction to Technical Problem Solving with Matlab, 2006 by Sticklen. Great Lakes Press. 3. Programming in C++ by Jean Ettinger 4. The C ++ Programmers Handbook by Paul J. Lucas Prentice Hall 5. Programming in C++ by Jean Ettinger Macmillan Press 6. C++ How to program by Deitel and Deitel

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AMI 2104

Electrical Devices and Machines (3CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Theoretical knowledge of the operation of electrical devices and machines. Repair and maintenance skills of electrical devices and machines. Course Content: Transducers. Transformer Principles. D.C. Machines; Construction features and Operation. A.C. Generators. Excitation Systems. Three Phase Induction Motors. Synchronous Motors. Single phase motors. Special Machines; Cross-field machines, amplidyne, linear induction motors, etc. Laboratories. Pedagogical Structure
Element Time 4 hours

1.0 Transducers 1.1 Principles of energy conversion 1.2 Torque equation 1.3 Energy, power and torque balances 1.4 Translational and rotational transducers 1.5 dArsonval movement 1.6 Dynamic equations and analysis of relays, reluctance pick-ups 2.0 Transformer Principles 2.1 Constructional features 2.2 Operation 2.3 Short circuit conditions 2.4 Nature and effect of iron losses 3.0 D.C. Machines 3.1 Construction and operation 3.2 Torque and e.m.f. equations 3.3 Characteristics of excitation types 4.0 A.C. Generators 4.1 Construction of 3 phase generators 4.2 Parameters 4.3 Distribution and winding factors 4.4 Terminal voltage and equivalent circuits 4.5 Steady-state operation 4.6 Excitation systems 5.0 Three Phase Induction Motors
Construction and operation 6.0 Synchronous Motors Construction and operation 7.0 Single phase motors 7.1 Universal repulsion 7.2 Induction

4 hours

3 hours

4 hours

5 hours 3 hour 3 hours

8.0 Special Machines 9.0 Laboratories


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4 hours 30 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests (at least 2 No) 20 % 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

Suggested reading Hubert, Electrical Machines-Theory, Operation, Applications, & Control, Prentice Hall Sen, Principles of Electric Machines & Power Electronics, Wiley Ryff, Electric Machinery, Prentice Hall Pearman, Electrical Machinery & Transformer Technology, Saunders Guru & Hiziroglu, Electric Machinery & Transformers, Saunders Wildi, Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems, Prentice Hall

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AMI 2105

Foundry Technology (3CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire theoretical and practical skills of fabricating foundry products. Course Content: Pattern making. Moulding processes, Materials and Equipment. Automation and pollution control. Moulding sands, core materials and core making. Melting process and practices. Pouring and feeding of molten metal. Solidification of metals. Casting defects, Cleaning, Inspecting, Repair, Quality control and Design considerations. Foundry economics. Laboratories. Pedagogical Structure
Element

1. Introduction 1.1 Pattern making 1.2 Moulding processes 2. Materials and Equipment 2.1 Moulding sands 2.2 Core materials and core making 2.3 Physical properties of soils 2.4 Classification and description of soils
3. Mechanisation Automation and pollution control

Time 1 hour

5 hours

9 hours 10 hours

4. Foundry Processes 4.1 Design considerations 4.2 Melting process and practices 4.3 Pouring and feeding of molten metal 4.4 Pouring and feeding of molten metal 4.5 Solidification of metals 4.6 Casting defects 4.7 Cleaning, Inspecting, Repair and Quality control 5. Foundry Economics 6. Laboratories. Continuous Assessment - Assignment: - Tests: 20% 20% 60%

10 hours 30 hours

University Examination (3 Hours): Suggested reading list:

1. Smith G.N.& Ian G.N. Smith (1998). Elements of Soil Mechanics. University Press, Cambridge AMI 2106: Basic Animal Science ??? (seems not to have been detailed)
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AMI 2201

Soil Mechanics (4 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will achieve an introductory understanding of applying laws of mechanics and hydraulics to the soil when solving engineering problems. Course Content: Definition and objectives of soil mechanics. Physical and chemical properties of soil. Strength and deformation of soil. Seepage and Ground Water Flow. Stability of slopes. Lateral Earth Pressure. Pedagogical Structure
Element

Introduction 1.1 Definition 1.2 Objectives of soil mechanics

Time 1 hour

2 Physical and Chemical Properties 2.1 Geological formation and nature of soils 2.2 Type of soil deposits 2.3 Physical properties of soils 2.4 Classification and description of soils
3 Strength and Deformation of soil

5 hours

9 hours

3.1 Stresses at a point 3.2 Stresses due to self weight 3.3 Stresses due to applied loads 3.4 Settlement based on elastic theory 3.5 Vertical consolidation 3.6 Settlement analysis 4 Seepage and Ground Water Flow 4.1 Steady State flow 4.2 Upward seepage flow 4.3 Flow under retaining structures 4.4 Flow through earth dams 4.5 Flow in confined aquifers Flow in unconfined aquifers
6 Stability of slopes 10 hours

10 hours

6.1 Stability of infinite slopes 6.2 Stability of cuttings 6.3 Stability of embankments 6.4 Stability of earth dams 6.5 Tri-axial compression test 6.6 Direction of failure planes 6.7 Pore pressure 6.8 Use of total stress and effective stress shear strength parameters
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7 Lateral Earth Pressure 7.1 Laminar flow 7.2 Losses in pipes and fittings 7.3 Flow through non-circular pipes 7.4 Flow through curved pipes 7.5 Expansion and contraction losses 7.6 Surface roughness 8. Labs/Field Activities 8.1 Laboratory determination of coefficient of permeability 8.2 In-situ determination of coefficient of permeability 8.3 Direct shear test 8.4 Tri-axial shear test 8.5 Pore water pressure measurements 8.6 Oedometer test 8.7 Soil sampling exercises

10 hours

30 hours

Continuous Assessment

- Assignment: - Tests:

20% 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours): Suggested reading list:

2. Smith G.N.& Ian G.N. Smith (1998). Elements of Soil Mechanics. University Press, Cambridge 3. Peter L. Berry & David Reid (1987). Introduction to Soil Mechanics. McGrawHill, London.

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AMI 2202

Material Science (4 CU)

Course Objectives: Students to acquire fundamental knowledge of structure, energetics, and bonding that underpin materials science Course Content: Introduction. Solidification and Structural Crystallinity of Materials. Imperfections in Solids.
Solid Solutions and Phase Diagrams. Diffusion in Solids. Strengthening Mechanisms.

Introduction to Polymers and Plastics Plastics, Ceramics and Composites. Laboratories. Pedagogical Structure
Element Time 3 hours

3.0 Introduction 3.1 Classification of Materials 3.2 Requirements for modern engineering materials 3.3 Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding
4.0 Solidification and Structural Crystallinity of Materials

6 hours

4.1 Structures, Crystallographic directions and planes 4.2 Crystalline and Non-Crystalline Materials 4.3 Interplanar Spacings
5.0 Imperfections in Solids 4 hours

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6

Point Defects Line defects Interfacial Defects Volume Defects


8 hours

4.0 Solid Solutions and Phase Diagrams

Solid Solutions Equilibrium Phase Diagrams of Unary Binary Non-equilibrium Phase Diagrams Coring Application and Examples of Phase Diagrams
8 hours

5.0 Diffusion in Solids

Mechanism of solidification Steady state diffusion and Factors influencing diffusion Ficks Laws Dislocation Motion Non-steady state diffusion Nucleation and growth.
10 hours

6.0 Strengthening Mechanisms

6.1 Grains and Grains Boundaries 6.2 Dislocations and phase deformations 6.3 Strengthening by grain refinement
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6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7

Solid solution hardening Strain hardening and Ageing Cold work Recovery, Recrystallisation and Precipitation Hardening
6 hrs

7.0 Introduction To Polymers, Plastics, Ceramics and Composites 7.1 Structures, Characteristics, Processing, Applications 7.2 Particle and Fibre reinforcement 8.0 Laboratories Evaluation System Course Work Assessment
iii. iv.

30 hours

Take home assignment: Tests (at least 2 No)

20 % 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

Suggested reading 1. Materials Science and Engineering by William D. Callister Jr. 2. Phyical Metallurgy for Engineers by D. S. Clark & Varney

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AMI 2203

Thermodynamics (4 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Fundamental understanding of how basic laws of thermodynamics and properties of matter describe states of systems and processes involving heat and work. Knowledge of mathematical relationships between basic thermodynamic properties (such as temperature, entropy, enthalpy, etc) Ability to perform energy and mass balances for the design and/or analysis of cycles for steam power plants, gas turbines and refrigeration cycles. Course Content Basic concepts. Properties of state, process and cycles. Thermal equilibrium of state. First law, process of ideal gases. Second law, entropy, application in heat engines, combustion equations. Fuel adiabatic temperature. Chemical equilibrium. Energy economy and alternative sources. Laboratories. Pedagogical Procedure
Element 1.0 BASIC CONCEPTS 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Definition (Thermodynamics, heat, work, systems; closed, open, etc) 1.3 Working state, properties of state (Intensive & extensive) 1.4 Thermodynamics state and processes 1.5 Principle of energy conservation, thermal, mechanical, etc 1.6 Equation of state and ideal gases 1.7 Specific heat capacities and perfect gases 1.8 Zeroth law of thermodynamics 2.0 WORKING FLUIDS 2.1 Pure substances Time 6 hours

6 hours

2.2 2.3

Phase change and phase diagrams Reading of steam tables


8 hours

3.0 FIRST LAW

3.1 1st law of thermodynamics as applied to closed systems 3.2 1st law of thermodynamics as applied to open systems 3.3 Applications of the 1st law to common systems
4.0 SECOND LAW 4.1 Second law of thermodynamics and entropy 6 hours

4.2 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4

Heat engines
8 hours

5.0 CYCLES

Carnot cycle Brayton cycle Otto and diesel cycles Rankine cycle
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5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9

Fuels and combustion Theoretical and actual combustion processes Enthalpy of formation and enthalpy of combustion First law analysis of reacting systems Adiabatic flame temperature
30 hours

6.0 Laboratories

Evaluation System Course Work Assessment


v. vi.

Take home assignment: Tests (at least 2 No)

20 % 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

Suggested reading Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists by T.D Eastop and McConkey Thermodynamics an Engineering Approach. By Yunus A. Cengel and Micheal A. Boles Engineering Thermodynamics with Heat Transfer by William L.Haberman and James E.A.John

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AMI 2204

Theory of Machines and Mechanisms

Course Objectives: To develop the students ability to Analyze and understand the dynamic ( position, velocity, acceleration, force and torque) characteristics of mechanisms such as linkages and cams. Systematically design and optimize mechanisms to perform a specified task Course Outline: Introduction. Mechanisms. Linkages. Cams. Gears. Forces in machines. Pedagogical Structure Element 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Properties of motion and relative motion 1.2 Methods of motion transmission 2.0 Mechanisms 2.1 Degrees of freedom 2.2 Kinematic diagrams 2.3 Forces in mechanisms 2.4 Velocity in mechanisms 2.5 Acceleration in mechanisms 2.6 Velocity and acceleration graphs and graphical differentiation 3.0 Linkages 3.1 Instant centers 3.2 Velocity by instant centers and by components 3.3 Mathematical analysis of linkages 3.4 Linkage design 4.0 Cams 4.1 Terminologies 4.2 Pressure angles 4.3 SVAJ diagrams 4.4 Sizing a cam 4.5 Cam performance equations 4.6 Dynacam 5.0 Gears 5.1 Terminology 5.2 Simple gears 5.3 Compound gears 5.4 Reverted gear trains 5.5 Planetary gear trains 5.6 Transmission 5.7 Differentials 5.8 Planetary gears 6.0 Forces in machines 6.1 Static forces
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Time 5 hours

10 hours

10 hours

5 hours

10 hours

5 hours

6.2 Inertia forces 6.3 Fly wheels 6.4 Balancing rotating masses 6.5 Critical speeds in shafts Tutorials Evaluation system Course Work Assessment i. Tests: ii. Assignments: University Examination (3 Hours): Suggested Reading 1. 2. 3. 4.

30 hours

20% 20% 60%

Norton, Design of Machinery, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1999 E. Sylemez, Mechanisms, METU, 3rd Edition, 1999. J.E. Shigley, J.J. Uicker, Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Mc-Graw Hill, 1995. B. Paul, Kinematics and Dynamics of Planar Machinery , Prentice-Hall TJ175 P38.

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AMI 2205

Fluid Mechanics (4 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will achieve theoretical and practical understanding and utilization of fluid flows. Course Content: Properties of fluids. Fluid statics. Fluids in motion. Mass and energy conservation. Momentum equation. Applications of basic equations. Steady flow in pipes: losses in pipes and fittings. Unsteady flow in closed conduits. Dimensional analysis. Pedagogical Structure
Element

1. Properties of fluids 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Difference between fluids and solids 1.3 Difference between gases and liquids 1.4 Physical properties; Viscosity, vapor pressure etc 2. Fluid statics 2.1 Pascals law for pressure at a point in a fluid 2.2 Variation of pressure in a static fluid 2.3 Absolute and gauge pressure, vacuum
3. Fluids in motion

Time 5 hours

5 hours

10 hours

3.1 Stream line 3.2 Stream tube 3.3 Steady and uniform flows 3.4 One dimension and multidimensional flow 3.5 Equation of continuity 4. Mass and energy conservation 4.1 Energy equation; Bernoullis equation 4.2 Momentum equation 4.3 Water hammer
5. Open channel flow 5.1 Elementary theory of weirs and notches 5.2 Suppressed and contracted weirs 5.3 Submerged weirs 5.4 Rectangular and V-notch

5 hours

6 hours

6.0 Flow in pipes 5.1 Laminar flow 5.2 Losses in pipes and fittings 5.3 Flow through non-circular pipes 5.4 Flow through curved pipes 5.5 Expansion and contraction losses 6.6 Surface roughness 7.0 Unsteady flow in closed conduits 8.0 Dimensional analysis 9.0 Laboratories
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8 hours

2 hours 4 hours 30 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests (at least 2 No): 20 % 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

Suggested reading 1. Mechanics of fluids B.S.Massey 6th.Edition 1988 2. Mechanics of fluids B.S.Massey 7th.Edition 1998 3. Mechanics of Fluids Duncan, Thom, Young Arnald 1985 4. Mechanics of Fluids Irvin H Shames MacGraw-Hill 1989 5. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Fox and McDonald John Willey and Sons 1985 6. Fluid Mechanics Martin Widden ; MacMillan 1996 7. Fluid Mechanics, 3rd. Edition Douglas, Gassiorek,Swaffield 1998 8. Solving problems in Fluid Mechanics Vol 1 3rd Edition Douglas and Matthews 9. Solving problems in Fluid Mechanics Vol 1 Douglas

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AMI 2301

Occupational Internship I (5 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Real life experience of a workplace Hands-on skills in accomplishing various technical tasks in an industry/firm. Knowledge of how industries/firms are organized. Course Content: Students will spend the recess term of the second year with an approved agro-based industry/firm for internships. The main emphasis of training will be understudying workplace dynamics. Examples could include: organization, machinery, operations, materials, irrigation and drainage techniques, waste management, and by-product utilization. Evaluation System i) Industrial Supervisors will assess the student for: Attitude towards practical work Initiative and Independence Reliability Punctuality Work Attendance ii) Students fill in log books which are submitted for marking: 20%

80%

Total: 100%

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AMI 3101

Design Machine Elements (4 CU)

Course Objectives: This course is intended: To impart basic competence to determine forces that act upon a machine element during machine operation. To develop skills to design shapes and dimensions of machine elements that ensure economy and complete safety of mankind and the environment during manufacture and operation of the machine. Course Content: Introduction to machine Design. Theories of machine part failures. Threaded fasteners. Power Screws. Reverted and Welded Joints. Axles and Shafts. Lubrication and Bearings. Flexible Power Transmission Elements. Motion control elements. Gears. Gender issues. Pedagogical Structure:
Element Time 3 hours

6.0 Introduction to machine Design 6.1 Definitions 6.2 Basic requirements for Machines and Machine Elements 6.3 Outline of Engineering Materials 6.4 Mohrs Circle of Combined Stresses.
7.0 Theories of machine part failures

6 hours

7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6

Maximum Normal Stress Theory Maximum Shear Stress Theory Von Mises-Hensky Theory and Von Mises Stress, Common Applications in Machine Design.
6 hours

8.0 Threaded fasteners and Mechanic Power Screws

General Data on Elements of Screw and Nut Types of Screw joints Calculation of Screw Joints Sliding Friction Power relations in screw-and-nut pair Screw Drive.
2 hours

4.0 Permanent Joints

4.1 Riveted Joints, 4.2 Welded joints.


5.0 Axles and Shafts 4 hours

5.1 Strength and Stiffness in Axles and Shafts 5.2 Design calculations for supporting Parts of Shafts and Rotating Axles.
6.0 Lubrication and Bearings
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4 hours

6.1 Friction in Journal Bearings 6.2 Sliding Contact Bearing, Rolling Contact Bearings 6.3 Selecting Type and size of a Rolling Contact Bearing.
7.0 Flexible Power Transmission Elements 4 hours

7.1 Flat-Belt drives capacity and design 7.2 V-belt design 7.3 Calculation and Selection of Chains. 9.0 Gears 9.1 Speed ratios and forces acting in gear drives 9.2 Gearing geometry, spur gears 9.3 Helical and double helical spur gears 9.4 Bevel gears and worm gears 10 Motion control elements 11 Tutorials Evaluation System: Course Work Assessment Take home assignment: Tests (at least 2 No) University Examination (3 Hours):
vii. viii.

8 hours

8 hours 30 hours

20 % 20% 60%

Suggested reading: 1. Spotts. Design of Machine Elements. Prentice-Hall 2. Shigley J.E. and Mischke C.R. Mechanical Engineering Design. McGrawhill. 3. Mott R.L Machine Elements in Mechanical Design 4. Black P.H. and Adams O.E. Machine Design 5. Faires V.M. Design of Machine Elements 6. Engineering Principles of Agricultural Machines. Revised Printing by A.K. Srivastava, C.E. Goering and R.P. Rohrbach. American Society of Agricultural

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III. Third Year Courses AMI 3102 Agro-Meteorology (3 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Fundamental understanding of the basic principles and laws of agro-meteorology Knowledge and skills on meteorological instrumentation, data collection and analysis Knowledge of the relationship and effect of agro meteorology on agriculture Course Content Introduction to meteorology and climatology as related to agriculture. Atmosphere and earth energy budget. Global and regional climate and weather systems. Aerial and soil micro-climate. Instrumentation and observation techniques. Data collection, analysis and interpretation. Weather synoptic and forecasting. Pedagogical Procedure
Element 1.0 BASIC CONCEPTS 1.1 Introduction to meteorology and climatology 1.2 Atmosphere and earth energy balance 2.0 CLIMATE 2.1 Weather, meteorology and climate systems Time 6 hours

6 hours

2.2 Aerial and soil micro-climate


3.0 INSTRUMENTATION 10 hours

3.1 Weather stations 3.2 Rain gauges, thermometers, evaporation pans, solar radiation measurement instruments, wind instruments, pressure instruments 3.3 Remote sensing
4.0 Data 4.1 Data collection, analysis and interpretation 8 hours

4.2 Weather synoptic and forecasting


5.0 Laboratories 30 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests: 20% 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

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Suggested reading list: 1. Barry R. G. and Chorley J. R., 1987. Atmosphere, Weather and Climate. Methuen and co. Ltd, London. 2. Chow Ven Te, 1988. Applied Hydrology. McGraw-Hill, Inc. 3. Chritchfield H. J., 1974. General Climatology. PRENTICE-Hall, INC. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. 4. Henderson- Sellers A. and Robinson J. P., 1986. Contemporary Climatology. Longman Group UK Ltd. 5. Jackson I. J., 1989. Climate, Water and Agriculture in the Tropics. Longman Group UK Ltd. 6. Landsberg H., 1966. Physical Climatology. Gray printing Company, INC, Pennsylvania. 7. Ward A. D. and Elliot W. J., 1995. Environmental Hydrology. CRC Press, Inc Lewis Publishers.

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AMI 3104

Irrigation Agronomy (3 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Fundamental understanding of basic Principles and laws of irrigation agronomy. Practical knowledge and hands-on skills in irrigation agronomy Course Content Plant development; vegetative (roots and shoots). Crop growth stages. Crop water relations. Crop factors. Irrigation principles: evapo-transpiration, irrigation requirements and scheduling, plant-soil-water relationship Pedagogical Structure
Element 1.0 CROPS 1.1 Plant development 1.2 Crop growth stages, crop water relations, Time 8 hours

2.0 IRRIGATION PRINCIPLES 2.1 Estimation of evapo-transpiration, crop factors 2.2 Plant-soil-water relation 2.3 Reliable and effective rainfall 2.4 Irrigation requirements 2.5 Salinity and water quality 2.6 Irrigation scheduling 3.0 LABORATORIES Evaluation System Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests: 20 % 20% 60%

22 hours

30 hours

University Examination (3 Hours): Suggested reading

1. Brouwer C. and M. Heibloem, 1985. Introduction to irrigation. Irrigation Water management Training manual no. 1. FAO. 2. Brouwer C. and M. Heibloem, 1986. Irrigation Water Needs. Irrigation Water management Training manual no. 3. FAO. 3. Brouwer C., J. P. Hoevenaars, B. E. Van Bosch, N. Hatcho and M. Heibloem, 1992. Scheme Irrigation Water Needs and Supply. Irrigation Water management Training manual no. 6. FAO. 4. Hansen V. E., O. W. Israelsen and G. E. Stringham, 1962. Irrigation Principles and Practices. John Wiley and sons, Inc. 5. Michael, A. M., 1978. Irrigation Theory and Practice. Vikas Publishing House PVT, New Delhi.
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AMI 3103

Land Surveying and GIS (3 CU)

Course Objectives: This course is intended to impart theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of land surveying, processing and use of surveying data and GIS for irrigation and other engineering tasks. Course Content: Geodetic, topographical and cadastral surveying. Surveying notes and map symbols. Adjustment and use of the surveying equipment: plane table, level, campus, theodolite ets. Elementary site surveying and levelling, tachometry. Location requirements for various farm structures and activities. Introduction to GIS; software requirements and data management. Pedagogical Procedure
Element Time 10 hours 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Geodetic, topographical and cadastral surveying 1.2 Surveying equipment (plane table, level, campus, theodolite) and their uses 2.0 SURVEING 2.1 Elementary site surveying, leveling and tachometry 10 hours

2.2 2.3
3.0 GIS

Use of GPS in surveying Data processing and map production


10 hours

3.1 Introduction to GIS 3.2 Data entry and processing 3.3 Map processing and production
4.0 Field work 30 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests (at least 2 No): 20% 20% 60%

University Examination:

Suggested reading 1. Bannister A. and Raymond S. Surveying. Longman Scientific and Technical. 2. Uren J. and Price W.F. Surveying for Engineers. Palgrave 175 fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y.10010. 3. William Irvine. Surveying for Construction. McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.

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AMI 3105

Farm Power (3 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire skills to operate, service, maintain, and repair various farm power units. Course Content: Sources of farm power and their characteristics. Animal draught technology; draught animal selection and training. Farm tractor engine: systems of fuel, ignition, lubrication, cooling, governing and power transmission including hydraulics. Weight distribution and stability. Care and maintenance of trouble shooting for diesel and petrol engines. Pedagogical Structure:
Element Time 4 hours

1.0 Sources of Farm Power 1.1 Different Farm Powers Sources 1.2 Characteristics 1.3 Their role in Mechanizing Agricultural Production 2.0 Animal Draught Technology (ADT) 2.1 Selection and Training 2.2 Power Harnessing 2.3 Management 2.4 ADT Transfer; Uganda Lesson
3.0 Farm Tractor 3.1 Classification of Types 3.2 Functional Requirements and Limitations 3.3 Thermodynamics of Engines (Diesel and Petrol)

8 hours

19 hours

3.4 Engine Components 3.5 Engine Efficiencies and Measurement 3.6 Engine Systems 4.0 Power Transmission 4.1 Power Train System and outlets 4.2 Hydraulic Systems and outlets
5.0 Weight distribution and stability of a Farm Tractor 6.0 Laboratories

10 hours

4 hours 30 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment University Examination: - Take home assignment: - Tests : 20% 20% 60%

Suggested reading 1. C.E. Goering. Engine and Tractor power. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. 2. J.B. Liljedahl, P.K. Turnquist, D.W. Smith and M. Hoki. Tractors and their power units. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York.
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3. R.N.Kaul and C.O.Egbo. Introduction to Agricultural Mechanization. McMillan Publishers Limited. London and Basingstoke. AMI 3106 Agricultural Structures (3CU) Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Practical and theoretical skills of constructing simple agricultural structures. Skills for preparing plans and bills of quantities. Course Content Properties of structural materials; timber, concrete, steel, composite materials. Design of frames and members for agricultural structures. Requirements for production, storage, drying and livestock structures. Fencing. Preparation of plans and bills of quantities. Pedagogical Structure
Element 1.0 Properties of structural materials 1.1 Timber 1.2 Concrete and concrete mixing 1.3 Steel 1.4 Composite materials 1.5 Burnt clay bricks 1.6 Natural stone products 2.0 Structural Design 2.1 Structural elements and loading Time 8 hours

10 hours

2.2 Design of members in direct stress 2.3 Properties of structural sections 2.4 Design of simple beams, composite beams, columns, trusses, etc 2.5 Stability and retaining walls 4.0 Requirements for production 4.1 Drying and storage of agricultural produce 4.2 Livestock including fencing 5.0 Preparation of plans and bills of quantities
3.0 Practical Work

6 hours

6 hours 30 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment

- Take home assignment: - Tests: University Examination (3 Hours):

20% 20% 60%

Suggested reading Farm structures in tropical climates: Fao/Sida cooperative programme. Rural structures in east and south-east FAO. Rome, 1988.

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AM I302

Surface Water and Groundwater Hydrology (4 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Fundamental understanding of basic laws of surface and groundwater hydrology Knowledge and skills of sustainable exploitation of surface and groundwater resource. Course Content Hydrologic cycle (precipitation, evapo-transpiration, infiltration, runoff, seepage). Rainfall analysis, Rainfall run-off processes, Methods of estimation of run-off, catchments, hydrograph analysis, catchment water balance analysis, design storm. Groundwater seepage, hydraulic conductivity, groundwater potential and flow, Darcys law, groundwater recharge, sustainable exploitation, Draw-down, design of water wells, Well water pumping systems, pumps. Pumping test and analysis Pedagogical Structure
Element 1.0 BASIC CONCEPTS 1.1 Hydrologic cycle 1.2 Rainfall analysis, Rainfall run-off processes, 1.3 Methods of estimation of run-off, catchments, hydrograph analysis 1.4 Catchment water balance analysis, design storm 1.5 Groundwater seepage, hydraulic conductivity 1.6 groundwater potential and flow, Darcys law 2.0 EXPLOITATION OF WATER 2.1 Groundwater recharge, sustainable exploitation Time 30 hours

15 hours

2.2 2.3

Draw-down, design of water well Well water pumping systems, pumps


30 hours

3.0 FIELD WORK

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment

- Take home assignment: - Tests: University Examination (3 Hours):

20% 20% 60%

Suggested reading 1. Haan, C. T., B. J. Barfield and J. C. Hayes, 1994. Design Hydrology and Sedimentology for Small Catchments. Academic Press, INC., San Diego, California.. 2. Morgan, R. P. C., 1986. Soil Erosion and Conservation. Longman Group UK. 3. Punmia B. C. and B. B. L. Pande, 1987. Irrigation and Water Power Engineering. N. C. Jain, Delhi. 4. Schwab G. O., R. K. Frevert, T. W. Edminster and K. K. Barnes, 1981. Soil and Water Conservation Engineering. John Wiley and & Sons. 5. Smith G. N., 1982. Elements of soil Mechanics for Civil and Mining Engineers. Granada, London. 6. Ritzema H. P., 1994. Drainage Principles and Applications. Publication. 14. ILRI, Wageningen. 7. Wilson, E. M., 1990. Engineering Hydrology. Macmillan Press, London.
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AMI 3202

Engineering Hydraulics (3 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Fundamental understanding of basic laws and principles of hydraulics. Knowledge of application of hydraulics in engineering. Course Content Hydraulic Head and Fluid Potential (Bernoullis equation). Flow in closed conduits, friction head loses, pipe net work. Flow in channels. Uniform flow. Rapidly varied flow in open channels, channel processes. Hydraulic drop and drop structures, hydraulics of spillways, spillway design. Pedagogical Procedure
Element 1.0 BASIC CONCEPTS 1.1 Hydraulic Head and Fluid Potential, Bernoullis equation Time 15 hours

1.2 Flow in closed conduits, friction head loses 1.3 Flow in channels. Uniform flow. 1.4 Rapidly varied flow in open channels
2.0 APPLICATIONS 2.1 Hydraulic drop and drop structures 15 hours

2.2 Hydraulics of spillways, spillway design, 2.3 Pipe net work


3.0 LABORATORIES 30 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests (at least 2 No): 20 % 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

Suggested reading 1. Wilson E. M. (1990). Engineering Hydrology. Macmillan, London. 2. Elizabeth M. Shaw (1994). Hydrology in Practice. Stanley Thornes Publishers Ltd, London. 3. Les Hamill (1995). Understanding Hydraulics. Macmillan, London.

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AMI 3204

Farm Machinery & Management (3 CU)

Course Objectives: The course is intended to impart competence in: Operation of various farm machinery Analyses of forces acting on farm implements during operation Selection of farm tools, implements and machinery Management of farm machinery Course Content: Importance of agricultural mechanization. Tractor hitching systems and control. Operational principles of agricultural field machinery and their adjustments/calibration including animal drawn implements: ploughs, cultivators, planters and seeders, sprayers and dusters, harvesting equipment. Economic performance; selection application to planning and management of agricultural machinery systems.. Pedagogical Structure:
Element Time 3 hours

1.0 Agricultural Mechanization 1.1 Review past and present status in Uganda 1.2 Its role in facilitating increased agricultural production
2.0 Harnessing Tractor Power

5 hours

2.1 Types of power transmitted to farm implements 2.2 Hitching systems and control 3.0 Tillage Implements 3.1 Mode of operation of various primary tillage implements 3.2 Mode of operation of various secondly tillage implements 3.3 Forces acting on tillage implements 3.4 Power requirements of tillage implements 3.5 Selection and matching of tillage implements to power units
4.0 Planting Equipment

10 hours

5 hours

4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.3

Mode of operation of various planters Calibration Power requirements Evaluation of planter performance
4 hours

5.0 Crop Protection Equipment

Mode of operation of dry and liquid chemical applicators Calibration Evaluation of the performance of chemical applicators Power requirements
5 hours

6.0 Harvesting Machinery

6.1 Mode of operation of harvesting machinery 6.2 Functional processes in crop harvesting
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6.3 Performance evaluation


7.0 On-Farm Processing Equipment 7.0 Economic Performance 4 hours 6 hours

7.1 Planning of farm operations 7.2 Machine Performance 7.3 Operator Performance
8.0 Field Work 30 hours

Evaluation System: Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests: 20 % 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

Suggested reading: 1. Hunt D. 1983. Farm Power and Machinery Management, 8th Ed. ISU Press, Ames. 2. Landers A. 2000. Farm Machinery: Selection, Investment and Management. Farming Press, United Business Media, TN9 1RW, UK. 3. Srivastava A. K., Goering C. E. and Rohrbach R. P. 1995. Engineering principles of agricultural machines. ASABE, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085-9659 USA.

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AMI 3205

Post Harvest Engineering (3CU)

Course Objective: To enable students develop a comprehensive understanding of the drying and storage of grains, vegetables and fruits. Course outline Drying air properties; Grain equilibrium moisture content; Air flow for drying; Dryer control systems; Grain storage management; Solar energy systems: basic principles, usage and design. Air conditioning and refrigeration as applied to biological material. Cold storage and drying for vegetables and fruits. Pedagogical Structure Element 1.0 Drying air properties 1.1 Definition of psychometric terms 1.2 Specific heat 1.3 Perfect gas law relationships of moist-air properties 1.4 Non-ideal gas law behavior of moist air 1.5 Psychometric chart 2.0 Grain Equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC) 2.1 EMC values 2.2 Plotting EMC curves 2.3 EMC determination 2.4 EMC models 2.5 Desorption Vs Adsorption 2.6 Heat of vaporization 3.0 Air flow for drying 3.1 Resistance to air flow 3.2 System characteristic curves 3.3 Fans 3.4 On-floor and sub-floor ducts 3.5 Airflow rates 3.6 Analysis of non linear systems 4.0 Dryer control systems 4.1 Continuous flow dryers 4.2 In-bin aeration and drying systems 5.0 Grain storage management 5.1 Storage structures 5.2 Grain pests 5.3 Aeration 6.0 Solar energy systems 6.1 Basic principles 6.2 Usage 6.3 Design 7.0 Air conditioning and refrigeration as applied to biological material 8.0 Cold storage and drying for vegetables and fruits. 9.0 Field trips and laboratories
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Time 2 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours 4 hours 30 hours

Evaluation system Continuous Assessment i. Tests: ii. Assignments/ Laboratory report: University Examination (3 Hours):

20% 20% 60%

Suggested Reading Brooker, D.B., F.W. Bakker-Arkema and C.W. Hall. 1992. Drying and Storage of Grains and Oilseeds. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold. Sokhansanj, S., E.A. Arinze and G.J. Schoenau. Year Unknown. Forage Drying and Storage. College of Engineering, University of Saskatchewan. Hall, C.W. 1980. Drying and Storage of Agricultural Crops. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold. Sauer, D.B. 1992. Storage of Cereal Grains and Their Products, 4th ed. St. Paul, MN: American Association of Cereal Chemists, Inc. Strumillo, C. and T. Kudra. 1986. Drying: Principles, Applications and Design. New York, NY: Gordon and Breach Science Publishers.

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AMI 3301

Occupational Internship II (5CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Real life experience of a workplace Hands-on skills in accomplishing various technical tasks in an industry/firm. Planning skills of activities in industries. Skills to use classroom knowledge to solve practical problems in industries. Course Content: During the recess term of the third year each candidate receives industrial training in approved Agro-based industries. The main emphasis of training is technical planning and/or application of general engineering knowledge in solving constraints in the industry. Evaluation System i) Industrial Supervisors will assess the student for: Attitude towards practical work Initiative and Independence Reliability Punctuality Work Attendance ii) Students fill in log books which are submitted for marking: 20%

80%

Total: 100%

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IV. Fourth Year Courses AMI 4101 Irrigation System Design and Management (4 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Fundamental understanding of the basic principles and laws of Irrigation engineering. Knowledge and skills in design, installation and management of irrigation systems. Course Content Land grading and field layout. Irrigation in controlled environment. Fertigation. Irrigation methods: border, check basin, furrow, sprinkler and drip irrigation. Design of irrigation systems. Efficiencies, measurement of irrigation water and delivery rates. Installation and Management of irrigation systems including environmental control considerations. Pedagogical Structure
Element 1.0 PRINCIPLES 1.1 Field layout and Land grading 1.2 Irrigation methods: border, check basin, furrow, sprinkler and Time 25 hours

drip irrigation, efficiencies 1.3 Fertigation


2.0 DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MANAGEMENT 2.1 Design of irrigation systems 20 hours

2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5

Measurement of irrigation water and delivery rates Irrigation in controlled environment Installation and Management of irrigation systems Environmental control considerations
30 hours

3.0 Laboratories and field work

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment

- Take home assignment: - Tests: University Examination (3 Hours):

20% 20% 60%

Suggested reading 1. Andreas P. S., A. S. Joop, M. A. R. Paul and V.H. Sven, 1991.Irrigation Manual, Volume I and II. UNDP/FAO ZIM/85/004 Project. 2. Michael, A. M., 1978. Irrigation Theory and Practice. Vikas Publishing House PVT, New Delhi. 3. Brouwer C. and M. Heibloem, 1985. Introduction to irrigation. Irrigation Water management Training manual no. 1. FAO. 4. Brouwer C. and M. Heibloem, 1986. Irrigation Water Needs. Irrigation Water management Training manual no. 3. FAO. 5. Brouwer C., J. P. Hoevenaars, B. E. Van Bosch, N. Hatcho and M. Heibloem, 1992. Scheme Irrigation Water Needs and Supply. Irrigation Water management Training manual no. 6. FAO. 6. Schwab, O. G., K. R. Frevert, T. W. Edmister and K. K. Barnes, 1981. Soil and Water Conservation Engineering. John Wiley & Sons, New York.
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7. Hansen V. E., O. W. Israelsen and G. E. Stringham, 1962. Irrigation Principles and Practices. John Wiley and sons, Inc.

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AMI 4102

Statistics for Engineers (3CU)

Course Objective: Engineers are often required to do experiments and to analyse the results from those experiments. This course introduces the engineering student to simple statistical methods, which allow wise decisions to be made in the face of this kind of uncertainty. Course Content: Elements of experimentation; Single factor experiments; Two factor experiments; Three or more factor experiments; Comparison between treatment means; Regression and correlation analysis; Chi-square test; Presentation of research results. Pedagogical Structure Element 1.0 Elements of experimentation 1.1 Estimate of error 1.2 Control of error 1.3 Proper interpretation of results 2.0 Single factor experiments 2.1 Complete randomized design 2.2 Randomized complete block design 2.3 Latin square design 2.4 Lattice design 2.5 Group balanced block design 3.0 Two-factor experiments 1.1 Interaction between two factors 1.2 Factorial experiment 1.3 Complete block design 1.4 Split-plot design 1.5 Strip-plot design 4.0 Three or more factor experiments 5.0 Comparison between treatment means 5.1 Pair comparison 5.2 Group comparison 6.0 Regression and correlation analysis Linear relationship Nonlinear relationship Searching for the best regression 7.0 Chi-square test 7.1 Analysis of attribute data 7.2 Test for homogeneity of variance 7.3 Test for goodness of fit 8.0 Presentation of research results 8.1 Single factor experiments 8.2 Factorial experiment 8.3 More than one set of data 9.0 Tutorials
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Time 2 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours 4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

30 hours

Evaluation system Continuous Assessment i. Tests: ii. Assignments: University Examination (3 Hours):

20% 20% 60%

Suggested Reading Kwanchai A.G. and Arturo A.G., 1984. Statistical procedures for agricultural research. John Wiley and sons. New York. Design and Analysis of Experiments, A. Dean & D. Voss, 1999

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AMI 4103

Design Project Planning (3CU)

Course Objective: This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and practice of designing, analyzing and appraising agricultural development projects. It lays emphasis on the stages of the project cycle, data collection and tools of planning and analysis to policy and decision-making. This course helps the student to identify a suitable final year project and write an appropriate project proposal on the project selected. Course content: Project proposal writing. Introduction. Elements of project nplanning desig. Data collection and interpretation. Project report writing Pedagogical Structure Element Time 5 hours 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Definition of a project 1.2 Project characteristics 5 hours 2.0 Elements of project planning design 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The process of project design 2.3 Major project decisions 5 hours 3.0 Data collection and interpretation 3.1 Project information needs by stages of project evolution. 3.2 Data requirements, sources of information and methods of collection and interpretation. 30 hours 4.0 Project proposal writing Evaluation system Course Work Assessment Project proposal report: Suggested Reading Gittinger J.P. Economic Analysis of Agricultural Projects 1996. EDI Services in Economic Development, Second Edition. Project Planning and Analysis for Agriculture and Rural Development 1992. A manual for International Development Professionals: USDA Office of International Development /DRC/MCD; Washington D.C (PPA) Project Management for Business and Technology. Principles and Practice. Second Edition by John M. Nicholas. 2001 - Project proposal presentation: 40% 60%

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AMI 4104

Soil and Water Engineering (4 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Fundamental understanding of basic principles and laws of soil and water engineering. Knowledge and skills in application of engineering principles in solving practical soil and water problems. Course Content: Principles of soil erosion, sediment transport concept and catchment runoff. Drainage principles, design of drainage system tiles, ditches, pipes and construction. Terraces and other conservation structures. Design and construction of weirs, stream gauge-ins. Silt traps and sediment basins. Drop boxes, spillways, siphons, and dissipation structures. Reservoir characteristics and design. Water resources development. Rainwater harvesting for sustainable development. Pedagogical Procedure
Element 1.0 BASIC CONCEPTS 1.1 Principles of soil erosion, sediment transport concept and catchment runoff. 1.2 Drainage principles. 2.0 DESIGN 2.1 Terraces and other conservation structures 2.2 Design and construction of weirs, stream gauge-ins 2.3 Silt traps and sediment basins 2.4 Drop boxes, spillways, siphons, and dissipation structures 2.5 Reservoir characteristics and design 2.6 Water resources development. 2.7 Rainwater harvesting for sustainable development. 3.0 LABORATORIES Time 15 hours

30 hours

30 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment

- Take home assignment: - Tests:

20% 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

Suggested reading 1. Hudson, N. 1981. Soil Conservation. Publication of BT Batsford Ltd, London. 2. Linsely, R .K., B. J. Franzini, L. D. Freyberg, and G. Tchobanoglous. 1992. Water Resources Engineering. McGraw-Hill Inter. Civil engineering Series, 4th edition. 3. Rusoke, C; A. Nyakuni; S. Mwebaza; J. Okorio; F. Akena & G. Kimaru (2000) Uganda Land Resources Manual. A guide for extension workers. Technical Handbook No. 20, Nairobi: Publication of Sidas Land Management Unit. 4. Schwab, G. O., R. K. Frevert, T. W. Edminster and K.K. Barnes. 1981. Soil and water conservation Engineering. 3rd edition. John Wiley and sons, Inc. New York.
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AMI 4105 Design of Agricultural Machinery

(3 CU)

Course Objectives: This course is intended to impart an understanding of important machine design concepts applicable to the design of agricultural machinery. Course Content: Theory of analytical optimization methods and application to farm machinery design problems. Introduction to concepts, principles and procedures of stress analysis of farm machines as a source of power: energy consumption, physiological effects of prolonged work, improving work efficiency. Introduction to anthropometry and design of work places. Application of finite element techniques. Analysis of field machines and their design, selection and use for optimum performance. Tillage force analysis and factors affecting tillage tool design. Gender and ergonomics in the design of agricultural machinery. Pedagogical Structure:
Element 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Free body diagrams Time 7 hours

1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5

Shear and moment diagrams Stress-strain relationships and combined stresses Failure theories and kinematic analysis Principles of Effective Engineering design
7 hours

2.0 Design Methodology 2.1 Analysis of Agricultural machines forces and their design 2.2 Machinery selection and application for optimum performance 2.3 Limits, Dimensions and Tolerances 3.0 Agricultural Machinery (AM) Design 3.1 Concepts, Principles and application of Stress Analysis 3.2 Stress-Strain Relationships 3.4 Spring Rates and Deflections 3.5 Analysis Common failures in Agricultural Machinery 3.6 Steady and Variable Loading, 3.7 Buckling and Impact Loading, Safety Standards. 4.0 Optimisation Methods & Application in design 4.1 Theory of Mathematical optimization 4.2 Reliability analysis techniques and application to AM design problems 5.0 Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering The concepts of psychomotor work capabilities, mental information processing, human error, energy measures, psychological measures, anthropometry, biomechanics and manual material handling, environmental stressors, work station design, human-machine tradeoffs, safety and risk factor identification, and design of hand tools, Characteristics and Selection of Power Sources, Man and traction animals as sources of power, energy consumption, physiological effects of work, Improving work efficiency, Design of Work places.

15 hours

6 hours

10 hours

6.0 Tutorials
80

30 hrs

Evaluation System Course Work Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests: University Examination (3 Hours): Suggested reading Engineering Principles of Agricultural Machines. Revised Printing by A.K. Srivastava, C.E. Goering and R.P. Rohrbach. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. 1993. Grandjean. Fitting Task to Man CROSSLEY, P. & Kilgour, J. (1983). Small Farm Mechanization for Developing Countries. Chichester: John Wiley. STARKEY, P. (1989). Harnessing and Implements for Animal Traction. Braunscweig/Wiesbaden: Friedr. Vieweg & Sohn. Mechanical Engineering Design. 7th ed. by J.E. Shigley, C.R. Mischke and R.G. Budynas. McGraw-Hill. 2004. 20% 20% 60%

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AMI 4106

Earthmoving Machinery (3 CU)

Course Objectives: This course is intended: To impart competence to evaluate the performance of earthmoving vehicles. To develop basic skills of soil excavations. To develop management skills of earthmoving vehicles. Course Content: Performance of wheeled and tracked vehicle including tractor test procedures. Active and passive soil failure. Soil cutting forces; two and three dimensional cases. Elements of excavating and soil handling procedures. Basic earthmoving concepts such as material volume, load factors, rolling resistance. Machine selection and cost efficiencies. Machinery maintenance and adjustments. Safety regulations including hand signals. Pedagogical Structure:
Element 1.0 Performance of wheeled and tracked vehicle 1.1 Mechanics of tractive elements Time 10 hours

1.2 Mechanics of vehicle-terrain interaction 1.3 Performance characteristics of off-road vehicles


2.0 Soil Failure 2.1 Active and Passive Soil failure 2.2 Soil Cutting Forces 3.0 Elements of Excavating and Soil Handling Procedures 4.0 Basic Earthmoving Concepts 4.1 Material volume 3 hours

8 hours 4 hours

4.2 Load factors 4.3 Rolling Resistance


5.0 Management 5 hours

5.1 Machine selection and cost efficiencies 5.2 Machinery maintenance and adjustments 5.3 Safety regulations 6.0 Laboratories Evaluation System Course Work Assessment - Take home assignment:
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30 hrs

20%

- Tests: University Examination (3 Hours): Suggested reading

20% 60%

Moving the earth, 5th Ed. By Herbert L. Nicholas and David A. Day

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AMI 4202

Maintenance Management (3 CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire introductory knowledge of maintenance management with an emphasis on the necessary tools to manage the maintenance function within the enterprise. Course Content Introduction to maintenance management. Reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM).Maintenance planning. Organisation of maintenance resources. Controlling maintenance function. Leading in maintenance. Maintenance strategies. Computerised maintenance systems. Pedagogical Structure
Element 1.0 Introduction to Maintenance Management 1.1 The cost of maintenance 1.2 Maintenance definitions 1.3 The systems approach 1.4 MESA maintenance model 1.5 Visser framework maintenance management 1.6 The EUT maintenance model 1.7 Overall models for maintenance management 2.0 RAM 2.1 Probability basics 2.2 Probability distribution Time 10 hours

5 hours

2.3 Reliability, Availability and Maintainability


3.0 Maintenance Planning 8 hours

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4

Maintenance function Maintenance performance Short and long maintenance planning The system breakdown structure
8 hours

4.0 Controlling the Maintenance Function 4.1 Control in management

4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5

Maintenance budget Cost control Reliability and availability control Workforce performance control
4 hours

5.0 Leading in Maintenance

5.1 Human factor 5.2 Motivation 5.3 Leadership


6.0 Maintenance Strategies
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5 hrs

6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4


7.0

Business-centred maintenance Total productive maintenance Reliability-centred maintenance Other strategies


5 hrs

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

7.1 7.2
8.0

Basic elements of a CMMS Implementation of a CMMS


30 hrs

Tutorials

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests: 20% 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

Suggested reading Maintenance Strategy. Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997 by Kelly, A. Introduction to Reliability Engineering. John Wiley Publishers, 1987 by Lewis, E.F. Computerized Maintenance Management Systems. Industrial Press Inc.., 1994 by Wireman, T.

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AMI 4203

Engineering Economics (3CU)

Course Objectives This course creates opportunities for the student: a) To gain sound understanding of the principles, basic concepts and methodology of engineering economic. b) To develop proficiency with these methods and with the process of making rational decisions regarding situations likely to be encountered in professional practice. Course Content Fundamentals of engineering economy; money time relationships and equivalence; applications of money time relationships; Decision making among alternatives; Depreciation and income tax; Evaluating projects with benefit/ cost ratio method; Replacement analysis; Capital financing and allocation; Estimates and decision making. Pedagogical Structure Element Time 2 hours 1.0 Fundamentals of engineering economy 1.1 Principles of engineering economy 1.2 Engineering and design process 1.3 The capital budget 1.4 Investments 1.5 Different cost concepts 4 hours 2.0 Money time relationships 2.1 Why consider return to capital 2.2 Interest and interest rate 2.3 Simple interest 2.4 Compound interest 2.5 Time value of money 2.6 The concept of equivalence 2.7 Notation and cash flow diagrams 2.9 Interest formulas relating present and future equivalent values of discrete single cash flows 2.10 Nominal and effective interest rates 2.11 Calculating economic equivalence 4 hours 3.0 Applications of money time relationships 3.1 Determining minimum attractive rate of return 3.2 Basis for comparison of alternatives 4 hours 4.0 Decision making among alternatives 4.1 Types of investment proposals 4.2 Ensuring a comparable basis 4.3 Forming mutually exclusive alternatives 4.4 Comparing alternatives with unequal lives 4 hours 5.0 Depreciation and income taxes 5.1 Depreciation concepts and terminology 5.2 Depreciation methods 5.3 Declining balance method switch over to straight line
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5.4 Distinction between different types of taxes 5.5 The before tax and after tax minimum attractive rates of return 5.6 The effective corporate income tax 5.7 Gain (loss) on the disposal of an asset 5.8 General procedure for making after tax economic analysis 5.9 Before and after tax economic analysis 5.10 Economic value added 6.0 Evaluating projects with the benefit/ cost ratio method 6.1 The benefit/ cost ratio method 6.2 Evaluating independent projects by the B/C ratios 6.3 Comparison of mutually exclusive projects by B/C ratios 7.0 Replacement analysis 7.1 Reasons for replacement analysis 7.2 Factors that must be considered in replacement studies 7.3 The economic life of a new asset (challenger) 7.4 The economic life of a defender 7.5 Unequal useful lives between the challenger and the defender 7.6 Retirement without replacement 7.7 Replacement 8.0 Capital financing and allocation 8.1 Sources of capital 8.2 Cost of debt capital 8.3 Weighted average cost of capital 8.4 Leasing as a source of capital 8.5 Capital allocation 8.6 Capital budgeting process 9.0 Estimates and decision making 9.1 Developing cost data 9.2 Adjustment of cost and income data 9.3 Cost estimating relationships 9.4 Estimating manufacturing cost 9.5 Accounting data in estimating 9.6 Allowance for variance in estimates. 9.7 Consideration for a range of estimates 9.8 Sensitivity analysis 10.0 Tutorials Evaluation System Course Work Assessment

2 hours

4 hours

4 hours

2 hours

30 hours

- Take home assignment: - Tests: University Examination (3 Hours):

20% 20% 60%

Suggested reading Engineering Economy by G Sullivian, James A. Bontadelli and Elin M. Wicks. Prentice hall, Upper Saddle River. New Jersey,07458. Engineering Economy by E. Paul De Garmo, William G Sullivian and James A. Bontadelli. Macmillan Pulishing Company, New York.
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AMI 4204

New ventures and Entrepreneurship (3CU)

Course Objective To create awareness, a certain level of understanding and some application skills in the management of innovation and the creation of technology based ventures Course Content Venture life cycle and some additional models of the enterprise; Innovation and entrepreneurship the views of Peter Drucker; Entrepreneurship and technology; from technology to a business; initial capital sources for technology based ventures; the venture life cycle and some additional models of the enterprises; the business plan; Strategic management sustaining the business. Pedagogical Structure Element 1.0 Venture life cycle and some additional models of the enterprise 1.1 The functional model of management 1.2 Integrating the concepts of quality and productivity 1.3 The value chain 1.4 The technological base of the company 2.0 Innovation and entrepreneurship the views of Peter Drucker 2.1 The entrepreneurial economy 2.2 Systematic entrepreneurship 2.3 Purposeful innovation and the seven sources for innovative opportunity 2.4 Principles of innovation 2.5 Entrepreneurial management 2.6 Entrepreneurial business 2.7 Entrepreneurship in the service institution 2.8 The new venture 2.9 Entrepreneurial strategies 2.10 Entrepreneurial society 3.0 Entrepreneurship and Technology 3.1 The educational and cultural profile of entrepreneurs in technology based ventures 3.2 The experience profile of entrepreneurs in technology based ventures 4.0 From Technology to business 4.1 Technology assessment 4.2 Business opportunity assessment 5.0 Initial capital sources for technology - based ventures 5.1 Where initial capital is obtained 5.2 The value system of venture capital sources 6.0 Venture life cycle and some additional models of enterprises 6.1 10 milestones 6.2 5 stages of venture development
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Time 4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

7.0 Business Plan 7.1 What is a business plan and why write one? 7.2 Who reads the business plan? 7.3 The business legal form 7.4 The contents and structure of the business plan 8.0 Strategic management: Sustaining the business 8.1 The business environment 8.2 Internal environment Evaluation system Continuous Assessment i. Individual assignments: ii. Group assignments: University Examination (business plan):

17 hours

4 hours

20% 20% 60%

Suggested Reading Drucker P.F, 1995, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, UK. Siegel E.S et al, 1993, The Ernest and Young Business Plan Guide, Second Edition, J Wiley & Sons, New York.

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AMI 4205

Environmental Engineering (3CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Knowledge for sustainable agricultural waste disposal. Agricultural solid waste management skills. Skills for assessment of environmental impacts. Course Content Industry and environment. Waste disposal methods. Introduction to air pollution control. Introduction to industrial wastewater treatment. Agricultural solid waste management. Occupational health and safety. Agricultural chemicals and the environment. Identification and assessment of environmental impacts. Pedagogical Structure
Element 1.0 Industry and Environment Time 10 hours

1.1 Indoor and ambient air pollution and control methods 1.2 Pollution of water bodies and control methods 1.3 Pollution of arable land and control methods
2.0 Agricultural Waste Management 2.1 Waste disposal methods 10 hours

2.2 Industrial wastewater treatment 2.3 Agricultural solid waste management 2.4 Disposal of agricultural chemicals 3.0 Occupational health and safety 4.0 Identification and assessment of environmental impacts
5.0 Laboratories and Study Tours

4 hours 6 hours 30 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests: 20% 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

Suggested reading 2 Natural resource conservation: Management for sustainable future, 9th Ed. By Daniel Chiras, John Roganold and Oliver Owen. 3 Water supply and pollution control. By Warren Viessmar and Mark Hammer. 4 Water and wastewater technology. By Mark Hammer.

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AMI 4206

Aquaculture Engineering (3CU)

Course Objectives: Students will acquire: Fundamental understanding of basic principles and laws of aquaculture engineering Knowledge and practical skills in design, construction and management of fish ponds. Course Content Introduction to fish environmental requirements. Fish pond design, construction and management. Harvesting equipment; handling and maintenance. Aquaculture-water quality and treatment. Storage facilities.

Pedagogical Procedure
Element 1.0 BASIC CONCEPT 1.1 Introduction to fish environmental requirements Time 20 hours

1.2 Aquaculture-water quality and treatment 1.3 Fish pond design


2.0 CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT 2.1 Fish pond construction and management 10 hours

2.2 2.3

Harvesting equipment; handling and maintenance Storage facilities


30 hours

3.0 Laboratories and field work

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests: 20% 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours):

Suggested reading i. Introduction to the General Principles of Aquaculture Engineering by Hans Ackerfors, Jay V. Huner and Mark Konikoff. ii. Aquaculture by T.V.R. Pillay and M.N. Kutty iii. Aquaculture Engineering by Odd-Ivan Lekang

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AMI 4207

Renewable Energy (3CU)

Course Objectives: This course is intended to impart skills for renewable energy production and utilization in agricultural development. Course Content Energy demand and Conservation. Alternative sources of energy and their application. Renewable Energy Systems: biofuels, biogas, solar photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, Wind energy, Geothermal, etc. Iintegrated biosystems. Pedagogical Structure
Element 1.0 Energy demand and Conservation 2.0 Alternative sources of energy and their application 3.0 Renewable Energy Production 3.1 Biogas production and utilization 3.2 Biofuels production and utilization 3.3 Solar photovoltaics 3.4 Wind energy production and utilization 3.5 Solar thermal systems 3.6 Geothermal, Time 8 hours 4 hours 10 hours

4.0 Integrated biosystems Case studies


5.0 Laboratories

3 hours 30 hours

Evaluation System Continuous Assessment - Take home assignment: - Tests: 20% 20% 60%

University Examination (3 Hours): Suggested reading Renewable energy. By Godfrey Boyle Energy systems and sustainability. By Godfrey Boyle

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AMI 4208

Operations Research (3CU)

Course Objective: Introduce students to some of the techniques, methodologies and models used in operations research. Course Content: Overview of operations research; Introduction to linear programming; The simplex method; transportation model and its variants; network models; Integer linear programming; Forecasting models, Decision analysis, simulation modeling Pedagogical Structure Element 1.0 Overview of operations research 1.1 Mathematical operations research models 1.2 Operations research techniques 1.3 Simulation modelling 2.0 Introduction to linear programming (LP) Construction of LP model Graphical LP solution Graphical sensitivity analysis 3.0 The simplex method 3.1 Standard LP form and its basic solutions 3.2 The simplex algorithm 3.3 Artificial starting solution 4.0 The transportation model and its variants 4.1 Definition of the transportation model 4.2 The transportation algorithm 4.3 The assignment model 4.4 The transhipment model 5.0 Network models 5.1 Network definitions 5.2 Minimal spanning tree algorithm 5.3 Shortest route problem 5.4 Maximal flow model 5.5 Minimum cost capacitated flow problem 5.6 CPM and PERT 6.0 Forecasting models 6.1 Moving average technique 6.2 Exponential smoothing 6.3 Regression 7.0 Decision analysis 7.1 Decision environments 7.2 Decision making under certainty 7.3 Decision making under risk 7.4 Decision making under uncertainty 8.0 Simulation modelling 8.1 Monte Carlo Simulation
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Time 2 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

8.2 Types of simulation 8.3 Elements of discrete event simulation 8.4 Generation of random numbers 8.5 Mechanics of discrete simulation 8.6 Methods for gathering statistical observations 9.0 Computer laboratories

30 hours

Evaluation system Course Work Assessment i. Tests: ii. Assignments: University Examination (3 Hours): Suggested Reading Winston, Albright. Practical Management Science. Thomson Learning, 2001 Operations Research: An Introduction (6th ed.), by Hamdy A. Taha, Macmillan, New York (1997). Introduction to Operations Research (7th ed.), by Frederick S. Hillier and Gerald J. Lieberman, McGraw Hill, New York (2001).

20% 20% 60%

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APPENDIX B: Name

ANTICIPATED PART TIME STAFF Highest qualification PhD MSc MSc MSc MSc MSc Telephone Contact 0752960146 0772446325 0772595354 0782370484 0712419697 0712864987

Area of Specialization Dr. L.L. Kasisira Farm power & Machinery Mr. M. Iwadra Irrigation, drainage & Hydrology Mr. C.P. Farm power & Sewanyana Machinery Ms. S.M. Sendagi Farm Structures & Environment Mr. A.J. Komakech Agricultural processing Mr. C. Mutumba Soil mechanics, Hyraulics and hydrology Mr. P. Agricultural Tumutegyreize processing Mr. J.B. Kawongolo Agricultural processing Mr. J. Wanyama Soil & water engineering Mrs F.L. Kiyimba Agricultural Processing Mr. W.R. Odogola Agricultural Processing & Storage Mr. I. Kabenge Environmental Engineering Dr. J. Sebuliba Agronomy Dr. T.A. Basamba Soil Science Dr. M.N. Mangheni Agricultural extension (gender) Ms. E. Balirwa Agricultural Economics Prof. F. Bareeba Animal Science

BSc MSc (PhD candidate) BSc (MSc candidate) MSc (PhD candidate) MSc MSc PhD PhD PhD MSc PhD

0712961918 0772987076 0712860809 0772509892 0772220010 0772377172 07724813233 0782475422

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