Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, BSc

Year 1
– Inorganic Chemistry
– Intro. to General Agriculture and Agro-meteorology
– Algebra
– Geometry
– Calculus I
– Physics I
– General Economics
– Communication Skills
– Intro. to Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering
– Physical Chemistry
– Organic Chemistry
– Material Science
– Engineering Drawing and Design I
– Calculus II
– Physics II
– Development Studies
– HIV/AIDS

Year 2
– Soil Genesis and Physics
– Fluid Mechanics I
– Strength of Materials I
– Engineering Surveying I
– Animal Production
– Information Technology I
– Engineering Drawing and Design II
– Calculus-III
– Soil Mechanics
– Ecology
– Strength of Materials II
– Hydraulics IA
– Engineering Surveying II
– Crop Production
– Information Technology II
– Ordinary Differential Equations
– Internal Practical Attachment (8 Weeks)

Year 3
– Introduction to Hydrology
– Soil Chemistry and Fertilizer Use
– Applied Environmental Microbiology
– Hydraulics IIA
– Fourier analysis
– Engineering Economics
– Statistics
– Aquatic Ecology (IA)
– Engineering Hydrology
– Energy Resources and Conservation
– Tillage and Planting Machinery
– Agro-meteorology
– Agricultural Process Engineering
– Remote Sensing and GIS
– Soil Nutrient Cycles & Contamination
– Experimental Design
– Partial Differential Equations
– External Practical Attachment-I (8 weeks)

Year 4
– Irrigation engineering
– Solid waste management
– Systems engineering
– Construction and agricultural machinery
– Soil erosion and control
– Computer modelling and simulation (IA)
– Drainage engineering
– Numerical Analysis
– Farm structures
– External field attachment-II (8 weeks)
– Irrigation systems design and management
– Research project-I
– Wastewater engineering
– Environmental impact assessment
– Structural Design
– Soil and water conservation structures
– Drainage systems design and management

Year 5
– Aquacultural engineering
– Liquid waste management
– Research project II (2 units)
– Water resources management
– Rainwater harvesting and storage
– Environmental monitoring
– Agro forestry and woodland management
– Project planning and management
– Watershed management
– Engineers in society
– Research project III
– Land reclamation and management
– Soil survey for land evaluation and planning
– Entrepreneurship
– Rural sociology and extension

Must have a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and should have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics: OR C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects; Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Geography or any of the group IV subjects OR

Must have a diploma in agricultural Engineering or Biomechanical and Processing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant diploma, with credit and above from a recognized institution.

How to Apply
Application Requirements for qualified students:
– A dully filled registration form – to be obtained from the offices/website upon payment of non-refundable fee.
– Two passport size photos.
– Copies of relevant certificates

Application Procedure
Applications for the courses are on official application forms.
1. click to download JKUAT IT Department application form. or obtain a hand-copy from the office.
2. Pay a non-refundable application fee as follows:
– Certificates: Kshs500
– Diplomas: 1000
– Degrees: Kshs1,500
– Masters: 1,500

Graduates from this programme are employed in organizations such as:
– Construction companies.
– UN agencies e.g. UNEP, UN Habitat.
– Government ministries.
– Water distribution and sewerage companies.
– NEMA.
– NGO’s.
– Consultancy firms.
– Research organizations.

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Tuition Fees for Kenyan Students = Kshs203,742
Tuition Fees for International Students = Kshs244,490
**EAC (East African Community) Students pay the same amount as Kenyan students. Countries in the East African Community include; Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
NOTE: The tuition fees charged, may vary from programme to programme and from time to time, with foreign students paying 20% more that the Kenyan students.