The purpose of this course is to enable the student to understand the sources of air and noise pollution and its effect on human health and the environment. This course is offered to fifth year students pursuing Bsc. Agricultural and Biosystem Engineering in the School of Biosystems and Environmental Engineering. At the end of this course, the student should be able to identify the sources, and evaluate the effects of air and noise pollution, monitor and assess air and noise pollutants, demonstrate competency in the use and design of techniques for control of air and noise pollution, describe the concepts of air and noise quality modelling and monitor and control radiation and radioactive materials.
- Lecturer: Ms Caroline Kiai
The purpose of this course is to enable the student to understand the sources of air and noise pollution and its effect on human health and the environment. This course is offered to third year students pursuing Bsc. Water and Environmental Management in the School of Biosystems and Environmental Engineering. At the end of this course, the student should be able to identify the sources, and evaluate the effects of air and noise pollution, monitor and assess air and noise pollutants, demonstrate competency in the use and design of techniques for control of air and noise pollution, describe the concepts of air and noise quality modelling and monitor and control radiation and radioactive materials.
- Lecturer: Ms Caroline Kiai
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse. UNEP defines Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as a tool used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-making. It aims to predict environmental impacts at an early stage in project planning and design, find ways and means to reduce adverse impacts, shape projects to suit the local environment and present the predictions and options to decision-makers. By using EIA both environmental and economic benefits can be achieved, such as reduced cost and time of project implementation and design, avoided treatment/clean-up costs and impacts of laws and regulations. Although legislation and practice vary around the world, the fundamental components of an EIA would necessarily involve the following stages:
- Lecturer: Dr. Eng. James Messo
The aim of this course is to enable you to identify the main elements of water supply systems, patterns and quantities of water demand, and the organizational and legal framework for water supply. At the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the key components of a water supply system,
- The range and purpose of alternative types of water source, raw water storage and the main water user groups
- Appreciate the economic and organizational context relating to water supply, and water utilities in general.
- Understand and undertake a basic assessment of the yield for supply from surface water resources and reservoir capacity associated with statistical measures of reliability.
- Carry out basic design calculations to specify pumping plant requirements, water storage and water reticulation networks. Key elements to be covered will include:
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Water Supply Requirements |
Consumption; need for protected water supply, aspects of public water supply systems, demand computations, population forecasting; |
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Water supply institutional framework |
Organization, legislation, management and economics.
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Water sources |
ground and surface sources; Selection of water supply sources, Estimation of yield and reservoir storage |
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Collections and conveyance of water |
selection of intake works, flow measurement and leakage management |
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Collections and conveyance of water |
EMCA domestic water supply quality guidelines, WHO drinking water quality guidelines, Maintenance of purity of water; traditional knowledge in water supply |
- Lecturer: Dr. Eng. James Messo
The course on Integrated Water Resources Management (EBW 2307) is offered to third year students taking BSc Water and Environment Management in the Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering (SWEED), School of Biosystems and Environmental Engineering (SOBEE)
- Lecturer: Prof. John Gathenya
AHS 2205 PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE
45 Contact hours
COURSE PURPOSE
To introduce to learners the science and art of intensive cultivation of horticultural plants in the field and special growth (environmental) structures
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course the learner will be able to:
- Define terminologies used in the practice of horticulture
- Explain origin, ecological, morphological and physiological aspects of horticultural plants
- Explain the major divisions of horticultural plants, distinct definition of what constitutes a horticultural plant and importance
- Explain role and manipulation of environmental factors in horticulture
- Explain roles of growth regulators in horticulture
- Describe the role of horticulture in environmental, social and economic growth
COURSE OUTLINE
- 1. History of horticulture. (4hr)
- A closer study on different branches of horticulture (2hrs)
- 1st continuous assessment test
- Importance of horticulture with special reference to economic importance in Kenya (2hrs)
- Classification of horticultural plants and geographic distribution of horticultural crops in Kenya 2hrs
- Soils and environment for horticultural crop production (2hrs)
- 7. 2nd continuous assessment test
- Manipulation of environmental factors in protected facilities to improve commercial value of horticultural crops. (2hrs)
- The nature, occurrence and effects of plant hormones/growth regulators (2hrs).
- Practical application of plant growth regulators on horticultural crops (2hrs).
- 11. 3nd continuous assessment test
- 12. To13 Basic principles of production of horticultural plants and post-harvest handling (4hrs)
- One study tours and assignments, revision.
Pre-requisites:
Botany, Plant physiology and other relevant plant sciences.
TEACHING METHODODOLOGY
- Two hours of lecture each week
- 3 hours of practice each week
- Hands on, demonstrations and illustrations
- A one full day field excursion to horticultural farming systems
- Reference to internet sites
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT
- Power point
- Overhead projector
- Blackboard / chalk
- Hand outs
- Text book
ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING
- Continuous Assessment - 30%
- Examination - 70%
COURSE TEXT BOOKS
- Adams, C.R. and M.P. Early. ( 2004). Principles of Horticulture, 4th edition, Elsevier
- George A. (2004). Horticulture: Principles and Practice 3rd Ed. Prentice Hall New Jersey ISBN 9-
- Ed. Hudson Hartmann T., Kester, D. E and Davis, Fred T. (2003). Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices. 7th. ISBN-0 87692-795-9 Prentice Hall New Jersey
- Jones Jr.. J.B. (1996). Agronomic Handbook: Management of crops, soils and their fertility. 1st Edition. CRC.
- Raemaekers, R. H. (Editor). (2001). Crop Production in Tropical Africa.
COURSE JOURNALS
- American Society of Horticultural Science
- HortScience
- American J of Plant Physiology
REFERENCE TEXT BOOKS
- Doyle, W.T. Non Seed Plants, Form and Function (Macmillan, 1987).
- Janick, J.. 1986. Horticultural Science. W.H. Freeman. 4th Edition.
- Heywood, V. H., Plant Taxonomy, 2nd edition (Edward Arnold, 1986).
- Water, Media and Nutrition for Greenhouse Crops. Edited by David Reed (1990)
- Propagation of temperate zone fruit plants Hartmann et.al (1988).
- Greenhouse and Equipment. (1987). Vol. I Ball RedBook ISSN 1-3839052-34.3
REFERENCE JOURNALS
- EAFRO Journal
- JAST (JKUAT)
- HAK Journal
- Lecturer: Prof. Esther Kahangi
This a masters course taught in the School of Biosystems and Environmental Engineering (SOBEE) Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering (SWEED) to students taking MSc Soil and Water Engineering.
In this course, students learn about the value and functions of a healthy soil to society and environment, the impacts and economics of soil erosion, the mechanics of soil erosion and sedimentation, the measurement and modelling of soil erosion and sedimentation at various spatial scales, the approaches and techniques to control soil erosion and the policy, institutional and regulatory framework needed to support soil and water conservation.
- Lecturer: Prof. John Gathenya
Food Engineering II employs engineering principles partly developed in Food Engineering I to appreciate specific unit operations commonly encountered in food handling, processing and preservation, with a view to giving the students a functional engineering ability that would be invaluable in their real-life food processing practice.
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
- appreciate the engineering principles in various food processing operations as well as process design and control
- engage intelligently with design engineers involved in food processing plant layout
- apply the engineering principles in designing food products and food processing lines
Teaching Methodologies:
Lectures, practical, tutorials, industry visits, assignments.
Instructional Materials & Equipment:
LCD projectors, computer, laboratory equipment for various unit operations in food engineering, e-learning content materials & software, Internet, photocopier, and scanner.
Assessment of Learning:
Continuous Assessment (30%); Final Examination (70%).
Text Books:
1. Singh, R. P. and Heldman, D. R. (1993). Introduction to Food Engineering, 2nd Edition. Academic Press, San Diego, USA.
2. Brennan, J. G., Butters, J. R., Cowell, N. D., and Lilly, A. E. V. (1981). Food Engineering Operations, 2nd Edition. Applied Science Publishers Ltd., London.
- Lecturer: Prof. Nelson Kennedy Olang'o Ojijo