Program Name: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (Honors)
Faculty:
Faculty of Agriculture
Department:
Agricultural Engineering
Duration:
5 Years
Level:
Undergraduate
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering at LUANAR prepares students to design sustainable solutions for managing air, soil, and water resources, supporting Malawi Agenda 2063. Graduates gain expertise in environmental monitoring, waste management, and sustainable innovations, equipping them for impactful careers in industry, government, and academia with a focus on professional ethics, teamwork, and lifelong learning.
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 Environmental Engineering
Programme Curicullum
| Course Name | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Biology I (BIO31101) | 1 | 3.50 |
| English for Academic Purposes I (LDC31101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Engineering Science I (AGE31101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Introductory Chemistry I (CHE31101) | 1 | 3.50 |
| Introduction to Computer System (CAP31101) | 1 | 2.50 |
| College algebra (MAT31101) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics (AGE32102) | 1 | 3.50 |
| Organizational and Managerial Communication (LDC32101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Workshop Practice and Technology I (AGE32108) | 1 | 1.50 |
| Construction Drawing (IRE32101) | 1 | 2.00 |
| Introduction to Statistics (STA32101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Soil and Water Conservation (AGE32104) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Introduction to Environmental Engineering (ENE32101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Organisational and Managerial Communication (LDC32101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Surveying I (AGE32103) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Workshop Practice and Technology II (AGE32208) | 2 | 1.50 |
| Thermodynamics (AGE32206) | 2 | 2.00 |
| Civil Engineering Procedures & Quantity Surveying (IRE32201) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Surveying II (AGE32203) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Environmental microbiology (BIO34101) | 2 | 3.50 |
| Electricity and Electrification (AGE32202) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Construction Methods (IRE32202) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Course Name | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Mechanics and Cultivation (AGE33103) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Environmental Chemistry (ENV32201) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Design & Analysis of Experiments (AGN33102) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Statics and Strength of Materials (AGE33102) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Engineering Research Projects I (ENE33100) | 1 | 0.50 |
| Engineering Professional Practice (AGE33104) | 1 | 2.00 |
| Hydrology and Agrometeorology (IRE33101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing (IRE33206) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Environmental Modelling (ENE33203) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Instrumentation and Control Systems (AGE33205) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Computation Methods in Irrigation Engineering (IRE33202) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Principles of Water and Waste Water Treatment (ENE33202) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Ground Water Hydrology (ENE33201) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Engineering Research Projects II (ENE33200) | 2 | 0.50 |
| Course Name | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Economics (AGE33204) | 1 | 2.00 |
| Pollution Control and Management (ENE34101) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Geotechnics (IRE34103) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ENV34104) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Engineering Research Projects III (ENE34100) | 1 | 0.50 |
| Environmental monitoring and control (ENE34102 ) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Environment and Natural Resources Governance (NRM34105) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Environmental Health and Safety (ENE34203) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Human Resources Management (ABM34202) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering (ENE34202) | 2 | 2.50 |
| Engineering Research Projects IV (ENE34200) | 2 | 0.50 |
| Structural Design (AGE34206) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Sustainable Urban Planning (ENE34201) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Land Use Planning (AGE34204) | 2 | 2.00 |
| Solid Waste Management (ENV33201) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Course Name | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (Honors) (ENE35100) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Engineering Internship (ENE35101) | 1 | 10.00 |
| Engineering Design Project I (ENE35102) | 1 | 3.00 |
| Cleaner Production Techniques (ENE35103) | 1 | 2.00 |
| Renewable Energy Engineering (AGE35202) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Design (ENE35201) | 2 | 3.50 |
| Design, Operation and Optimization of Constructed Wetland (ENE35205) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Disaster Risk Management (ENE35206) | 2 | 2.00 |
| Industrial Waste Abatement and Management (ENE35203) | 2 | 2.00 |
| Transportation Engineering (ENE35204) | 2 | 3.00 |
| Engineering Design Project II (ENE35202) | 2 | 3.00 |