Program Name: Bachelor of Science in Irrigation Engineering Honors
Faculty:
Faculty of Agriculture
Department:
Agricultural Engineering
Duration:
4 Years
Level:
Undergraduate
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Irrigation Engineering (Honors) at LUANAR equips students with skills in designing and managing efficient irrigation systems, integrating engineering with physical and biological sciences. As Malawi’s only program of its kind, it prepares professionals to enhance agricultural productivity, support food security, and contribute to poverty alleviation while offering pathways to advanced studies.
Requirements for Admission
MSCE Certificate or its equivalent with at least six credit passes including English, Mathematics, Biology and Physical Science or Chemistry and Physics.
A level certificate with minimum grade of C in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics will be considered for entry at second year.
Award
Bachelor of Science in Irrigation Engineering Honors
Programme Curicullum
| Course Name | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| College algebra (MAT31101) | 1 | 3.50 |
| Computer Applications (NCAP111) | 1 | 1.50 |
| General Biology I (BIO31101) | 1 | 3.50 |
| Physics (NPHY111) | 1 | 3.00 |
| English for Academic Purposes I (LDC31101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Biology (NBIO111) | 1 | 5.00 |
| Engineering Science I (AGE31101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Mathematics (NMAT111) | 1 | 3.50 |
| Introductory Chemistry I (CHE31101) | 1 | 3.50 |
| Introduction to HIV Infections and AIDS (HSC111) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Chemistry (NCHE111) | 1 | 5.00 |
| Introduction to Computer System (CAP31101) | 1 | 2.50 |
| Communication skills I (LDC111) | 1 | 3.50 |
| Introductory Chemistry II (CHE31201) | 2 | 3.50 |
| Engineering Drawing (AGE31202) | 2 | 1.50 |
| General Biology II (BIO31201) | 2 | 3.50 |
| Trigonometry and Introductory calculus (MAT31201) | 2 | 3.50 |
| Engineering Science II (AGE31201) | 2 | 3.00 |
| English for Academic Purposes II (LDC31201) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Course Name | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Statistics (STA32101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Surveying I (AGE32103) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Agricultural Economics II (AAE211) | 1 | 2.50 |
| Engineering Mathematics (AGE32102) | 1 | 3.50 |
| Crop Management (AGN32102) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Workshop Practice and Technology I (AGE32108) | 1 | 1.50 |
| Organisational and Managerial Communication (LDC32101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Introduction to Agricultural Economics (AAE32101) | 1 | 2.50 |
| Organizational and Managerial Communication (LDC32101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Soil and Water Conservation (AGE32104) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Construction Methods (IRE32202) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Surveying II (AGE32203) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Civil Engineering Procedures & Quantity Surveying (IRE32201) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Production and Use of Extension Aids (EXT32202) | 2 | 3.50 |
| Principles of Irrigation (AGE32201) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Principles of Soil Science (SSC32201) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Workshop Practice and Technology II (AGE32208) | 2 | 1.50 |
| Course Name | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Mechanics and Cultivation (AGE33103) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Statics and Strength of Materials (AGE33102) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Hydrology and Agrometeorology (IRE33101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Irrigation Engineering Research Project I (IRE33100) | 1 | 0.50 |
| Engineering Professional Practice (AGE33104) | 1 | 2.00 |
| Design & Analysis of Experiments (AGN33102) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Hydraulic Structures (IRE33205) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Irrigation Engineering Research Project II (IRE33200) | 2 | 0.50 |
| Instrumentation and Control Systems (AGE33205) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Hydrogeology (IRE33204) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Engineering Economics (AGE33204) | 2 | 2.00 |
| Surface Irrigation Systems Design (IRE33203) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing (IRE33206) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Computation Methods in Irrigation Engineering (IRE33202) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Course Name | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pressurised Irrigation Systems Design (IRE34104) | 1 | 3.50 |
| Geotechnics (IRE34103) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Irrigation Water Management (IRE34101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Water Supply and Sanitation (AGE34106) | 1 | 2.00 |
| Drainage System Design (IRE34105) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Irrigation Engineering Research Project III (IRE34100) | 1 | 1.00 |
| Environmental Management (IRE34203) | 2 | 2.00 |
| Human Resources Management (ABM34202) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Structural Design (AGE34206) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Irrigation Scheme Management (IRE34202) | 2 | 1.50 |
| Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (AAE34203) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Land Use Planning (AGE34204) | 2 | 2.00 |
| Irrigation Engineering Research Project IV (IRE34200) | 2 | 2.00 |