B.Sc. · Undergraduate
Soil Science & Irrigation Technology
- Degree
- B.Sc.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
This program equips students with the knowledge and skills to ensure sustainable soil management and efficient irrigation systems. Students learn how to analyze soil properties, design modern irrigation techniques, and apply innovations in water conservation, precision agriculture, and land rehabilitation. The program is particularly relevant to the Sahel, where soil degradation and water scarcity are pressing issues.
Curriculum
Year 1
32 courses- 01General Biology
- 02General Chemistry
- 03Introduction to Agriculture
- 04Academic Writing
- 05Principles of Soil Science
- 06Year 2
- 07Soil Chemistry & Fertility
- 08Hydrology
- 09Crop Science
- 10Statistics for Agriculture
- 11Principles of Irrigation Engineering
- 12Year 3
- 13Soil Physics & Soil Microbiology
- 14Irrigation & Drainage Systems
- 15Soil Conservation &
- 16Management
- 17GIS & Remote Sensing for Agriculture
- 18Research Methods
- 19Year 4
- 20Advanced Irrigation Technologies (drip, sprinkler, precision)
- 21Climate-Smart Soil &
- 22Water Management
- 23Land Degradation & Rehabilitation
- 24Capstone Project
- 25Internship in Agriculture/Water Agencies
- 26Sample Courses
- 27Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition
- 28Irrigation & Drainage Engineering
- 29GIS & Remote Sensing for Soil & Water Management
- 30Land Degradation & Desertification Control
- 31Climate-Smart Irrigation Systems
- 32Soil Microbiology & Ecosystem Health
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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