ABE 102
Introduction to Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
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Course Description
The course exposes fresh students to:
1. the contents of agricultural and biosystems engineering;
2. the diverse role and relevance of the agricultural engineering profession;
3. the career opportunities; and
4. appreciate the strategic importance of agricultural engineering in supporting and
sustaining agricultural production.
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Course Outline
Philosophy and evolution of agricultural and biosystems engineering. The role of Agricultural
and Biosystems Engineers in the society and human development. The relationship between
agricultural and biosystems engineering and the other engineering disciplines. Significance of
agricultural and biosystems engineering. Introduction to agricultural and biosystems
engineering: farm power and machinery engineering; soil and water engineering; crop
processing and storage engineering; farm structures and environment engineering;
biosystems engineering. ABE and sustainable development. The global development goals
(SDGs). Climate change impacts on agriculture, adaptation and mitigation measures; Climate
smart agriculture. Career opportunities in agricultural and biosystems engineering.
200 Level