degrees on offer by colleges and faculties - University of Ghana

B.Sc Engineering[Agricutural Egineering]DurationCampusAwarding Faculty4 yearsLegon CampusEngineeringOverviewAgricultural Engineering is a multidisciplinary scienceinvolving the application of engineering technologyand biological science to agricultural, food andbiological systems for the benefit of the humansociety.Also referred to as “bio-engineering” and “resourcesystems engineering”; Agricultural Engineeringincludes specialisation in power systems andmachinery design; structures and environment andfood and bioprocess engineering. It also emphasisesoil and water conservation as well as innovative waysof processing agricultural products.Agricultural engineers use their expertise in Research& Development, production, operations, sales andmanagement.Aims and Objectives• A detailed understanding of the relevant theoreticalfoundations and concepts of mathematics,chemistry, biology, physics and engineering.• Ability to conduct, analyse and interpretexperiments and apply experimental results toimprove processes.• Ability to apply creativity in the design of systems,components or processes appropriate to theprogramme.• Ability to identify, analyse and solve technicalproblems.• Appreciation for professional, ethical and socialresponsibilities.Industry/Global TrendsAgricultural Engineering is undergoing rapid changesas a result of technological innovation and thequest for more efficient and sustainable agriculturalsystems. A striking paradigm shift is the redesign ofexisting production systems and technology to helpachieve ecologically sound and economically viableagriculture. Other new and expanding areas includethe use of GPS [Global Positioning Systems] and GIS[Geographic Information System] for the managementof variability and the adoption of systemic approachto technical-biological operations. Cutting edgeresearch in Agricultural Engineering is also beingapplied in the development of new technologies likemicro-electronics, robotics and mechatronics.AssessmentStudents are assessed through a combination ofassignments, examinations and projects.Entry RequirementsSee General Admission Requirements andProcedures pages.Career ProspectsGraduate of Agricultural Engineering work in diversefields. These include Commercial Farms, NaturalResource Conservation, Environmental Control,Central & Local Government and Industry. AgriculturalEngineers typically work as:• Process Engineers• Design Engineers• Consulting Engineers• Water Resource Engineers• Biological Engineers• Waste SpecialistsB.Sc Engineering [Biomedical Egineering]DurationCampusAwarding Faculty4 yearsLegon CampusEngineeringOverviewBiomedical Engineering involves the application ofconcepts, knowledge, and approaches of virtuallyall engineering disciplines [examples: Electrical,Mechanical, Chemical, Materials and ComputerEngineering] to solve specific healthcare-relatedproblems.The multidisciplinary nature of this field makesspecialisation at the undergraduate level impractical.The core curriculum is, therefore, designed tointroduce students to all aspects of BiomedicalEngineering. Highly motivated students may acquireareas of speciality by selecting electives from otherdepartments of the Engineering Faculty.Biomedical Engineers often need to bringtogether knowledge and techniques from differentengineering fields, as well as information from thelife sciences. As a result, Biomedical Engineering isusually described as a bridge between engineeringFaculty of Engineering Sciences - University of Ghana2013/2014 Univeresity of Ghana Prospectus 111