University of Venda UNIVEN Faculty of Engineering

University of Venda UNIVEN Faculty of Engineering

Overview

 

The programmes in Agricultural and Rural Engineering aim at training well qualified graduates who are well versed in the challenging engineering and rural development issues faced by rural communities.

Vision

To become a centre of excellence in the provision of food and fiber to mankind in Southern Africa region and beyond.

Mission

The Department of Agricultural and Rural Engineering, strives within the framework of the mission of the school to improve, through teaching, research and community outreach, the sustainable management and use of natural resources for sustainable livelihoods of the community that is served by the university.

Below is a list of the modules offered by the department.

CODE	NAME OF MODULE
ARE 2631	Agro-meteorology
ARE 2641	Introduction to Agricultural mechanization
ARE 3531	Engineering drawing and design I
ARE 3532	Farm workshop practices I
ARE 3543	Principles of surveying and measurements
ARE 3545	Renewable energy technologies
ARE 3546	Farm structures
ARE 3547	Principles of irrigation and drainage
ARE 3548	Soil and water conservation
ARE 3641	Engineering drawing and design II
ARE 3632	Farm workshop practices II
ARE 3633	Irrigation and drainage system design
ARE 3634	Post harvest processing technology
ARE 3646	Farm power and machinery
ARE 3647	Rural and urban transport systems
ARE 4521	Land use planning and management
ARE 4522	Mechanization planning and costing
ARE 4541	Irrigation and soil water conservation
ARE 4543	Entrepreneurship in rural development
ARE 4544	Research methods and experimental designs
ARE 4526	Project and seminar presentation
ARE 4621	Selected topics in appropriate technology design
ARE 4622	Ergonomics and environmental safety
ARE 4641	Animal traction
ARE 4643	Rural water resource development
ARE 4644	Field practical/attachment
ARE 4645	Project and mini dissertation
ARE 5531	Soil – Plant – Water Relationships and Irrigation

Programmes

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Agricultural and Rural Engineering Specialization)

 

This programme aims at training well qualified graduates who are well versed in the challenging engineering and rural development issues faced by rural communities. These include; Irrigation, Soil and Water Conservation and Management, Agricultural Structures, Farm Mechanization and Rural Industries, Crop Processing and Renewable Energy Technologies.

The programme prepares graduates with necessary problem solving skills and competencies which will enable them to be highly innovative and be able to function effectively as:

¬ Advisors, designers or supervisors of rural development projects
¬ Applied scientists- the graduates will also be able to find employment as specialists in Government, Agribusiness, Research and Training Institutions, Private Consultancies and to establish their own business.

 

Departments:

• Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
• Agricultural and Rural Engineering
• Animal Science
• Consumer Sciences
• Food Science and Technology
• Forestry
• Horticultural Sciences
• Plant Production
• Soil Science

 

 

The School of Agriculture can be contacted as follows:

Designation	Name	Contacts
Dean	Prof A G Mchau	Tel: +27 15 962 8110 Email: [email protected]
Dean’s Secretary	Ms. LA Kone	Tel: +27 15 962 8310 Email: [email protected]
School Administrator	Mr. MM Maboho	Tel: +2715 962 8408 Fax: +27 15 962 8598 Email: [email protected]

Department Specific Information:

If you require more information about a specific department, please contact the Heads of Departments. List of HOD’s and their Contact Details is as follows:

 

Department	Name	Contact Details
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension	Prof. SA Oni	Tel: +27 15 962 8629 Email: [email protected]
Department of Agriculture and Rural Engineering	CK Mmarete	Tel: +27 15 962 8359 Email:[email protected]
Department of Animal Science	DR. O Acheompong-Boateng	Tel: +27 15 962 8300 Fax: +27 15 962 8598 Email: [email protected]
Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences	Prof. LL Maliwichi	Tel: +27 15 962 8626 Email:[email protected]
Department of Food Science and Technology	Prof. I A Jideani	Tel: +27 15 8310 Email:[email protected]
Department of Forestry	Prof A G Mchau	Tel: +27 15 962 8110 Email:[email protected]
Department of Horticulture Science	Prof. GRA Mchau	Tel: +27 15 962 8249 Email:[email protected]
Department of Plant Production	Dr. JBO Ogola	Tel: +27 15 962 8177 Email:[email protected]
Department of Soil Science	Dr. JJO Odhiambo	Tel: +27 15 962 8431 Email:[email protected]