Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology

The Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology is one of the five faculties at Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam. Initially, it was established as the Department of Agricultural Engineering at the defunct Sindh Agriculture College, Tandojam, in 1955. The Department was upgraded into a full-fledged Faculty of Agricultural Engineering in 1977.

The faculty has played a leading role in providing engineering solutions to agricultural problems and is committed to addressing the challenges and needs of the people of Sindh, in particular, and Pakistan, in general. Its primary goal is to take a leading role in promoting technological changes and their management for sustainable agricultural development in the province of Sindh through high-level education, research, and outreach activities by integrating technology, planning, and management.

Currently, the faculty offers a four-year B.E. (Agriculture) degree program. The program provides a fundamental understanding of the natural, basic, and engineering sciences, as well as their applications to design devices and processes in various general areas. A permutation of courses caters to the design and engineering aspects related to agriculture.

The focus of the program is on basic principles of engineering themes, such as irrigation systems, soil and water conservation and management, farm machinery, farm structures, environment, energy, and resource management, as well as ultramodern geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS), and electronics and instrumentation applications related to agriculture. M.E. and Ph.D. degree programs are also offered in various disciplines, including Irrigation and Drainage, Land and Water Management, Farm Power and Machinery, Energy and Environment, and Farm Structures and Post-Harvest Engineering.

Besides teaching, the Faculty is actively engaged in extension and leading-edge research. The regular professional education and research activities are carried out in the six integral departments as follows:

Irrigation and Drainage
Farm Power and Machinery
Land and Water Management
Farm Structures and Post-Harvest Engineering
Energy and Environment
Basic Engineering

The Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology strives to attain excellence in teaching and research, where students are encouraged to excel in their qualifications and competencies through basic and applied research, as well as technology transfer and outreach activities, including consultancy. The faculty boasts a highly qualified teaching staff and well-equipped laboratories, workshop facilities, a field experimental area, a library, a computer lab, an auditorium, and a seminar hall.

Graduates of the Faculty are registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) as Professional Engineers. The B.E. (Agri.) degree holders are eligible to be appointed as Professional Engineers in Engineering-related fields. They are capable of undertaking professional engineering tasks in the field of Agricultural Engineering.

Vision & Mission

Vision of the University

Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security.

Mission of the Faculty

The mission of the faculty is to strive for excellence in education, research, and outreach in the agricultural sector for sustainable development.

Mission Statement of the Program

"To train and equip students with advanced engineering skills, tools, and techniques, enabling them to effectively address agriculture-related challenges, contribute to food security, and pursue excellence in education and research for sustainable agricultural development at both local and global levels."

Academic Departments

Besides teaching, the Faculty is actively engaged in extension and leading-edge research. The regular professional education and research activities are carried out in the six integral departments as follows:

Irrigation and Drainage

Focuses on irrigation systems, drainage planning and efficient water management.

Farm Power and Machinery

Deals with farm machinery, mechanization and agricultural engineering equipment.

Land and Water Management

Works on land resources, water conservation and sustainable agricultural systems.

Farm Structures and Post-Harvest Engineering

Focuses on farm buildings, storage systems and postharvest engineering solutions.

Energy and Environment

Covers renewable energy, environmental engineering and resource management.

Basic Engineering

Provides foundation engineering knowledge and applied technical education.

Excellence in Research & Facilities

The Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology strives to attain excellence in teaching and research, where students are encouraged to excel in their qualifications and competencies through basic and applied research, as well as technology transfer and outreach activities, including consultancy. The faculty boasts a highly qualified teaching staff and well-equipped laboratories, workshop facilities, a field experimental area, a library, a computer lab, an auditorium, and a seminar hall.

Laboratories

Well-equipped teaching laboratories
Research and practical work facilities
Engineering testing and analysis support

Workshop & Field Area

Workshop facilities
Field experimental area
Practical engineering training environment

Learning Support

Library
Computer lab
Auditorium and seminar hall

Job Opportunities

Graduates of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology are registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) as Professional Engineers.

The B.E. (Agri.) degree holders are eligible to be appointed as Professional Engineers in Engineering-related fields. They are capable of undertaking professional engineering tasks in the field of Agricultural Engineering.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The OBE committee of the Faculty prepared PEOs of the program in consultation with the Chairmen and Dean of the Faculty. During the preparation of PEOs, the vision of the Institute and the mission statement of the program were kept in mind. It was confirmed that the PEOs are aligned with the vision and mission statements of the University and the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering. The PEOs were slightly refined in the light of suggestions given by PEVs during their visit in September 2022 and approved by the IAB in Sep. 2022, BoF held on October 06, 2022, and finally, in the Academic Council in October 2022.

PEO 1

The graduates are expected to exhibit an in-depth knowledge of engineering principles, the application of modern tools, and the latest technologies with appropriate skills and attitudes to investigate and resolve agricultural engineering-related issues.

PEO 2

The graduates are expected to develop skills to work independently as well as in diverse teams to provide novel solutions to agriculture-related problems and effectively communicate the results to the stakeholders.

PEO 3

The graduates are expected to undertake professional practice considering social, ethical, and environmental boundaries within which engineering is practiced both locally and globally.

PEO 4

The graduates are expected to execute and manage teamwork, interpersonal skills, perpetual learning, and professional growth.

PEOs are placed/displayed at several places in the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering building, as well as placed on the website (www.fae.sau.edu.pk) of the Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam. These PEOs are also listed in the 2024-25 prospectus of the university.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

The twelve graduate attributes provided by the PEC in its Accreditation Manual of 2019 have been adopted by the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, SAU Tandojam, as the PLOs for its Bachelor's in Agricultural Engineering Program. It is ensured that these PLOs are achieved by respective CLOs of the Agricultural Engineering curriculum as assessed through both direct and indirect methods. The PLOs may be remapped to meet the changing expectations of the industry or as a result of feedback from the stakeholders.

PLO1 – Engineering Knowledge

To be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PLO2 – Problem Analysis

To be able to identify, formulate, search literature, and analyze complex engineering problems, reaching substantiated conclusions using principles of mathematics, nature, and engineering sciences.

PLO3 – Design/Development of Solutions

To be able to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PLO4 – Investigation

To be able to investigate complex engineering problems methodically, including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of the information to derive firm conclusions.

PLO5 – Modern Tool Usage

To be able to create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

PLO6 – The Engineer and Society

An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems.

PLO7 – Environment and Sustainability

To be able to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of, and need for, sustainable development.

PLO8 – Ethics

To be able to apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

PLO9 – Individual and Teamwork

To be able to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, in multifaceted and/or multidisciplinary settings.

PLO10 – Communication

An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PLO11 – Project Management

An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one's own work to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment as a member and/or leader in a team.

PLO12 – Lifelong Learning

An ability to recognize the importance of and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.

The FBS approved the PLOs of the program on Feb. 25, 2022, and was later endorsed by the Academic Council of the University on June 6, 2022. These are uploaded on the official webpage of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering (www.fae.sau.edu.pk) and have also been displayed on various notice boards of the faculty.

Scheme of Program (B.E Agricultural Engineering)

Revised Summary of Courses offered in the B.E. (Agri) Degree Program under the Outcome Based Education (OBE) System. Implemented From 2024, Batch-2K24.

1st Semester 18 Credits
Sr.#	Code	Title	Credit
1	AG-101	Basic Agriculture	2(1-1)
2	BE-103	Calculus and Analytical Geometry	3(3-0)
3	FPM-105	Metallurgy & Workshop Practices	3(2-1)
4	LWM-107	Soil Science	3(2-1)
5	EE-109	Industrial Chemistry	2(1-1)
6	PS-111	Pak Studies and Global Perspective	2(2-0)
7	IT-113	Information & Communication Technologies	3(2-1)
Total			18(13-5)
2nd Semester 18 Credits
1	BE-102	Applied Physics	3(2-1)
2	BE-104	Linear Algebra	3(3-0)
3	FPM-106	Engineering Drawing & Graphics	2(1-1)
4	ID-108	Soil Mechanics	3(2-1)
5	LWM-110	Surveying and Levelling	3(1-2)
6	FS-112	Engineering Materials	2(1-1)
7	ENG-114	Functional English	2(2-0)
Total			18(12-6)
3rd Semester 17 Credits
1	BE-201	Engineering Mechanics	3(2-1)
2	FPM-203	Applied Thermodynamics	2(1-1)
3	ID-205	Engineering Hydrology	3(2-1)
4	EE-207	Climate Change & Water	2(1-1)
5	FS-209	Strength of Materials	3(2-1)
6	ENG-211	Communication Skills	2(2-0)
7	IS-213	Islamic Studies and Ethics	2(2-0)
Total			17(12-5)
4th Semester 18 Credits
1	BE-202	Differential Equations	3(3-0)
2	FPM-204	IC Engines and Tractors	3(2-1)
3	ID-206	Fluid Mechanics	3(2-1)
4	LWM-208	GIS & Remote Sensing	2(1-1)
5	EE-210	Environmental Engineering	3(2-1)
6	SE-212	Social Sci Elective-I (Sociology for Engineers)	2(2-0)
7	IT-214	Artificial Intelligence (AI)	2(1-1)
Total			18(13-5)
5th Semester 17 Credits
1	BE-301	Numerical Analysis	2(2-0)
2	FPM-303	Machine Design	3(2-1)
3	ID-305	Open Channel Hydraulics	3(2-1)
4	LWM-307	Farm irrigation systems	2(1-1)
5	FS-309	Rural Electrification	2(1-1)
6	EC-311	Management Elective-I (Entrepreneurship)	2(2-0)
7	STAT-313	Probability and Statistics	3(3-0)
Total			17(13-4)
6th Semester 16 Credits
1	FPM-302	Farm Machinery and Automation	3(2-1)
2	FPM-304	Instrumentation and Control	2(1-1)
3	ID-306	Pumps and Tubewells	2(1-1)
4	EE-308	MDE Elective-I (Wastewater Engineering)	3(2-1)
5	FS-310	Engg. Elective-I (Landscape Engineering)	2(1-1)
6	EC-312	Social Sci. Elective-I (Economics for Engineers)	2(2-0)
7	ENG-314	Technical Writing and Presentation Skills	2(2-0)
Total			16(11-5)
7th Semester 17 Credits
1	FPM-401	Earth Moving Machinery	2(1-1)
2	ID-403	Irrigation Engineering	3(2-1)
3	LWM-405	Engg. Elective-II (Soil and Water Conservation Engineering)	3(2-1)
4	EE-407	Solid Waste Management	3(2-1)
5	FS-409	Farm Structures and Control Sheds	3(2-1)
6	AE-411	Final Year Design Project (FYDP)-I	3(0-3)
7	AE-413	Internship (6 to 8 weeks)	0(0-0)
Total			17(9-8)
8th Semester 15 Credits
1	ID-402	Drainage Engineering	3(2-1)
2	LWM-404	Engg. Elective-III (Farm Water Management)	3(2-1)
3	FS-406	Agricultural Process Engineering	3(2-1)
4	EE-408	MDE Elective-II (Alternate and Renewable Energy)	3(2-1)
5	AE-412	Final Year Design Project (FYDP)-II	3(0-3)
Total			15(8-7)
Gross Total Credit Hours			136(91-45)

📘 Note: The curriculum is implemented under the Outcome Based Education (OBE) system from Batch-2K24 onward. Credit hours are shown as (Theory - Practical). The program totals 136 credit hours with 91 theory and 45 practical credits.