The programme produce graduate professionals who are well versed with broad knowledge and skills in bio- process and post-harvest science, technology, systems and machinery design, operations and management. Graduates can plan, design and fabricate bioprocess and post-harvest systems, components, processes or products to meet desired needs. Bio-processing engineers are made to be self-employed, attractive to employers in agro-processing industry, consultancy, public services and NGOs.
Venture into this programme to become an Agro-Processing and Postharvest Engineer
ABOUT PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
MTH 104 General Mathematics I
AE 110 Workshop Training I
AE 111 Engineering Drawing
AE 112 Engineering Statics
FT 102 Food Biochemistry
ELECTIVE COURSES
DS 100 Theories, Principles and current issues in Development
FT 100 Introduction to Food Science
*SC 100 Communication Skills I
EE 101` Introductory Sociology
AEA101 Introductory Agricultural Economics
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
MTH 107 General Mathematics II
AE 110 Workshop Training II
AE 114 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
AE 115 Engineering Dynamics
SC 101 Communication Skills II
CIT 100 Computer Applications
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 116 Computer Applications for Engineers
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics
AEA 105 Principles of Accounting
EE 105 Principles of Administration and Management
AE 117 Computer-Aided Drafting
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
MTH 201 Biometry
AE 210 Introduction to Engineering Design
AE 211 Strength of Materials
BPE 211 Engineering Thermodynamics
BPE 212 Introduction to Materials and Energy Balance
FT 104 Food Microbiology I
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 202 Extension Methods
RD 207 Rural Industrialisation
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
AE 214 Introduction to Electronics
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
MTH 108 Numerical Methods I
AE 217 Engineering Materials Technology
IWE 210 Fluid Mechanics
BPE 213 Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer
AS 311 Processing and Preservation of Hides and Skins
AEA 102 Introductory Agribusiness
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 219 Basics of Computer Programming
AE 221 System Dynamics
RD 210 Computer Applications in Statistical Data Analysis
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
BPE 311 Engineering Properties of Biological Materials
BPE 312 Systems Components Design and Selection
BPE 313 Instrumentation, Automation and Control
FT 204 Food Chemistry
IWE 314 Waste Treatment Systems Design and Management
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 316 Microcomputer Systems
AE 318 Introduction to Power Electronics
IWE 312 Water Supply
AE 221 System Dynamics
SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
BPE 300 Research Methods and Research Project I
AE 322 Electrical Power Systems and Machines
BPE 314 Unit Operations I
BPE 315 Post-Harvest Technologies of Industrial Crops
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment
ELECTIVE COURSES
FT 209 Sensory Evaluation of Foods and Product Development
AE 328 Communications and Computer Networking
AE 324 Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
AE 326 Computer Aided Design
SEMESTER 7
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
BPE 400 Research Project II
AE 413 Engineering Operations Management
BPE 411 Post-Harvest Handling and Storage of Non-Perishable Commodities
BPE 414 Process Plant Design and Hygiene
AE 430 Engineering Professional Ethics, Law and Safety
FT 303 Food Quality Assurance and Legislation
FT 306 Technology of Milk Products
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 417 Fluid Power Systems
AEA 305 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and Evaluation
AE 324 Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
SEMESTER 8
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
BPE 400 Research Project III
AE 421 Ergonomics, Safety and Maintenance
BPE 413 Post-Harvest Handling and Preservation of Horticultural Produce
BPE 412 Unit Operations II
BPE 415 Packaging and Packaging Design
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 429 Mechatronics
AEA 306 Human Resource Management
AEA 311 Business Laws and Ethics
LEARNING OUTCOME
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts concepts, theories and principles of bioprocess engineering and its underpinning science and mathematics.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of principles of energy and materials flows for analysis, monitoring and operation of bioprocess and post-harvest engineering system
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the bio-physical and biological properties and behavior of materials governing application of science in engineering.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of unit operations, unit processes, quality control and environment management in planning, designing and making operational product-systems using appropriate standards and procedures.
- Plan design and fabricate bioprocess and post-harvest systems, components, processes or products to meet desired needs
Venture into this to become a food processing and postharvest engineer
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Two principal passes (4 points) in Advanced Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Physics Chemis- try or Geography. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in Physics Chemistry and Bi- ology. OR Diploma or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Agricultural Engineering, Hydrogeology and Water Well Drilling, Water Quality Laboratory Technology, Irrigation Engineering or Water Resources Engineering with an average of ‘B’ or minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subject and a minimum of “D” grade in Mathematics at O-Level.
FEES
Tshs 1,263,000 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should apply directly to SUA using the online admission system (link: http://suasis.suanet.ac.tz:8389/index.php/registration) or Click “Apply Online (Undergraduate)” button at www.sua.ac.tz and you will be directed.
CONTACT
The office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics),
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P. O. Box 3000,
MOROGORO.
Inquiries should be sent to:
Admission Help desk
Directorate of Undergraduate Studies,
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro
Email: admission.dus@sua.ac.tz
Web: www.dus.sua.ac.tz
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