Academic Programs

The Department of Agricultural Engineering was established at University College of Agriculture, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan in 2004. The Department is offering courses of engineering studies leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (Hons.) and Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering Discipline. These degree programs focus on the fundamental engineering courses as approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) with emphasis on Modern Mechanized Agriculture, associated issues and their solutions. Presently, the major areas of emphasis in Agricultural Engineering Discipline include but not limited to:

• Irrigation & Drainage Engineering
• Farm Machinery Engineering
• Environmental Engineering & Pollution Control
• Energy Management Engineering
• Hydrology & Water Resources Management

The umbrella of Agricultural Engineering also includes the disciplines of

• Food Process & Storage Engineering
• Landscape & Forest Engineering
• Precision Agriculture

Alternate Energy Resources Development and Utilization

B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering (OBE system of PEC)

University Vision

Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan as flagship Institution of the South Punjab imparts informed education at all levels of Undergraduate to PhD by diverse world-views and paradigms, grounded in diverse traditions and indigenous culture and heritage. Make their Graduates leading luminaries with professional approach to preserve, disseminate and execute knowledge. Motto: To Educate the Soul and hone the Professionalism.

University Mission

• To be an internationally acclaimed University, recognized for excellence in teaching, research and outreach; provide the highest quality education to students, nurture their talent, promote intellectual growth and shape their personal development.
• To enhance our reputation as a world-class teaching and research institution which is recognized for its innovation, excellence and discovery, and attracts the best students and staff.
• To develop aptitude and skills of students to equip them to face the challenges and needs of fast changing society.
• To promote educational programmes in various disciplines to develop synergistic interaction with society and industry.
• Producing employable and ready to job graduates by using all forms of general and professional education.

Department Vision

The vision of the department is to become a world class engineering entity for training and developing top class Agricultural engineers for the nation and the world .

Department Mission

The mission of the Department is to be a centre of excellence in teaching, research and extension education in the discipline of agricultural engineering so as:

• To promote undergraduate and graduate students learning in agricultural engineering
• To discover and improve new technologies for all stakeholders
• To provide engineering and technology expertise in the fields of agriculture and industry for the nation and world.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The program aims at imparting quality education to agricultural engineering graduates for contributing to the society through modern technologies and practices.

The Program will prepare and produce graduate Agricultural Engineers who will be able to:

• Demonstrate sound Agricultural Engineering knowledge and skills in public and private sectors at national and international level.
• Execute and manage teamwork, interpersonal skills, and professional growth in the field of Agricultural Engineering.
• Conduct Agricultural Engineering professional practice considering societal, ethical, and environmental aspects.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Program outcomes are the narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills and attitude that the students acquire while progressing through the program. Specifically, it is to be demonstrated that the students have acquired the following graduate attributes (GAs):

PLO1 - Engineering Knowledge :

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems

PLO2 - Problem Analysis:

An ability to identify, formulate, search literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using principles of mathematics, natural and engineering sciences.

PLO3 - Design/Development of Solutions:

An ability 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:

An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive firm conclusions.

PLO5 - Modern Tool Usage:

An ability 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 solution to complex engineering problems.

PLO7 - Environment and Sustainability:

An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

PLO8 - Ethics:

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

PLO9 - Individual and Teamwork :

An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on 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, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

PLO12 - Lifelong Learning:

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