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AREN 305: Heat Transfer

Basic definitions, introduction of the different modes of heat transfer. Conduction of heat transfer; Fourier’s law, steady state heat transfer, heat transfer through plane walls, cylinders and spheres.  Electrical analogy, heat transfer through...

AREN 306: Hydrology and Water Resources Management

Components and processes of natural hydrologic systems, Hydrologic cycle, Precipitation and snow melt. Infiltration. Storm frequency and duration analysis. Hydrograph analysis. Frequency and probability with application to precipitation and floods....

AREN 307: Farm Structures and Environmental engineering

Different types of on-farm structures. Planning of a farm structure: selection and preparation of site, layout and design. Building materials: selection, properties, wood, plywood, earth as a building material. Elements of construction, frames. Structures for...

AREN 308: Agricultural Machinery Technology

The performance and design characteristics of crop establishment, protection, harvesting and handling equipment, the selection of suitable machinery to meet the performance requirements of various agricultural operations. Tillage: Objectives of tillage,...

AREN 309: Soil and Water Engineering

Introductory Concepts: soil water potential concepts; potential distribution of soil water under field conditions; methods of soil water determinations; soil water retention curves; hysteresis. Soil Water Flow: flow of water in model systems - tubes and pipes...

AREN 312: Energy and Power Utilization on Farms

Principles and stages of agriculture mechanization (reference to Ghana) Mechanized activities in crop production. Power sources on farm: human, animal, wind, water solar energy, bio-energy, Internal combustion engines (I.C.E.): petrol and diesel engines....

AREN 314: Internship (Industrial practice III)( Prerequisite: Level 300 standing

Third year attachment with industry.

AREN 400: Project

Students work independently on original project under the direction of their approved advisor, make an oral presentation at a seminar, prepare and submit thesis for approval

AREN 401: Farm Machine Design

Quick reminder of stress and strain analysis and theories of failure. Factor of safety, stress concentration, design of machine elements like shafts and axles, couplings, riveted joints, welded joints, bolted joints. Product specification and selection of...

AREN 402: Technology of Tractor and Implement

Tractor and implement, construction and operational features transmission systems, implement attachment and control, tractive performance, traction aid, performance and efficiency indices, soil compaction and smear, tractor design and function, tractor...

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