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Agricultural Engineering for Sustainable Development (AE 101) – Syllabus

Agricultural Engineering for Sustainable Development

This course offers a holistic introduction to the principles and practices that drive sustainable agriculture, from water management and energy use to post-harvest handling and farm machinery. Dive into each module below to see how we’ll explore the farm-to-fork ecosystem and the role of engineering in achieving global sustainability goals.

This course follows the updated 2025 BE Agricultural Engineering syllabus of Tribhuvan University. It is designed for first-year students in the first semester and carries 2 lecture credits and 1 tutorial credit, with no practical component.

Course Objectives

The course is designed to provide comprehensive concepts of sustainable development, agricultural practices, irrigation practices, energy practices, post-harvest practices, soil and water conservation and farm machinery, fostering a holistic approach from farm to fork and the agro-food ecosystem.

Lecture: 2 | Tutorial: 1 | Practical: 0 | Year: 1 | Part: 1

1. Overview of Sustainable Development (6 hours)

1.1 Introduction and importance of sustainable development
1.2 Three pillars of sustainable development
1.3 Evolution from MDG to SDG
1.4 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and indicators (UN SDGs)
1.5 SDG goals’ linkage with agricultural system and interaction
1.6 The role of agricultural engineering in achieving sustainable development goals
1.7 Application of SDGs in the design and implementation of sustainable projects
1.8 Enabling environment for sustainable agricultural systems

2. Sustainable Agricultural Practices (8 hours)

2.1 Overview of sustainable agriculture and associated practices
2.2 Concept of conservation agriculture and precision farming
2.3 Integrated pest management (IPM) in agriculture
2.4 Organic farming practices
2.5 Concept of climate-smart agriculture
2.6 Life cycle assessment of agro-food ecosystem
2.7 Application of LCA to agro-food ecosystems
2.8 Farm-to-fork concept
2.9 Roles of agricultural engineering and associated engineering practices in the farm-to-fork concept
2.10 Concept of permaculture farming

3. Sustainable Irrigation Practices (3 hours)

3.1 Concept of agricultural water management
3.2 Importance of sustainable water management in irrigated agriculture in Nepal
3.3 Efficiencies in irrigation systems from the water management perspective
3.4 Water-saving technologies in irrigated agriculture (drip and sprinkler irrigation)
3.5 Rainwater harvesting and storage for agriculture

4. Sustainable Energy for Agriculture (3 hours)

4.1 Energy use in agriculture processing
4.2 Renewable energy sources for and from agriculture and livestock
4.3 Energy-efficient farming practices in Nepal

5. Sustainable Soil and Water Conservation Practices (4 hours)

5.1 Concept of integrated watershed management plan
5.2 Agroforestry and soil conservation practices for watershed sustainability
5.3 Soil erosion and conservation measures in practice
5.4 Low-cost watershed management practices for sustainable agriculture
5.5 Concept of land use plan and importance of land use planning
5.6 Concept of land fragmentation and land consolidation and its importance in Nepal

6. Sustainable Farm Machinery (3 hours)

6.1 Farm machinery equipment and sustainable agriculture
6.2 Role of machinery in sustainable agriculture
6.3 Energy-efficient farm equipment and practices in Nepal
6.4 Precision farming equipment

7. Sustainable Post-Harvest Practices (3 hours)

7.1 Post-harvest practices for sustainable agriculture
7.2 Post-harvest losses and their impact
7.3 Solar drying and its application
7.4 Low-cost and eco-friendly storage techniques
7.5 Value chain actors and importance of value chain for sustainability of the agro-food ecosystem in Nepal

Tutorial Topics

Case study of local food sustainability practices, focusing on the three sustainability dimensions
Case study on food sustainability analysis
Group work on quantitative or qualitative analysis of sustainability synergies and trade-offs associated with different food options
Case study of sustainable practice in agriculture
Case study on actors from field to plate (farmers, pre- and post-harvesting processors, value chain actors, etc.)

References

https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/frameworks
NPC. Sustainable Development Goals: status and roadmap 2016–2030. National Planning Commission, Nepal, 2017.
TP Ojha and AM Michael. Principles of Agricultural Engineering Volume 1 and Volume 2. 12th Edition. Jain Brothers.
Pradhan, P., Costa, L., Rybski, D., Lucht, W., & Kropp, J. P. (2017). A systematic study of sustainable development goal (SDG) interactions. Earth's Future, 5(11), 1169–1179.

Agricultural Engineering Internship Precision Agriculture Syllabus

Revised Course for Agricultural Engineering at Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Agricultural Engineering has been a part of Tribhuvan University’s academic offerings since its introduction in 2002 AD (2057 BS) at Purwanchal Campus, Institute of Engineering, Dharan. Since then, the curriculum has undergone several updates, including a major revision in 2012 AD (2068 BS). Now, in 2024 AD (2081 BS), the course structure has been updated again to align with the evolving demands of the agricultural sector.

Why the Curriculum Needed Revision:

Wave of Agricultural Mechanization: The field is witnessing a rapid adoption of mechanized farming practices.
Internship Program for Skill Development: There has been a growing demand for hands-on, practical experience in the industry.
Emerging Technologies: The global agricultural landscape is evolving with new technologies like precision agriculture and sustainability-focused engineering solutions.

If you want to view the previous syllabus from 2012 AD, visit this link.

Major Revisions:

Added a 12-week Internship Program to enhance practical skills.
New Subject: "Precision Agriculture" introduced to focus on the application of technology for optimizing farm productivity.
New Subject: "Agricultural Engineering for Sustainable Development" to address the role of engineering in promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Merged Courses:
- "Basic Electrical" and "Basic Electronics"
- "Engineering Professional Practice" and "Project Management"
Removed Courses:
- "Electric Systems and Machines"
- "Climate Change and Adaptation Measures"
- "Field and Industrial Training"
Increased Internal Assessment Marks: The weight of internal assessments has been raised to 40% from 20% of theory marks.
Elimination of Final Practical Exams: Almost all subjects have removed final practical exams, emphasizing continuous assessment.

Minor Revisions:

Shuffling of course schedules and content adjustments.
Changes in subject codes.

Teaching Schedule & Examination Scheme:

Each course is assigned credit hours for lectures (L), tutorials (T), and practicals (P). Here's a snapshot of the courses in the revised curriculum:

L=lecture, T=Tutorial, P= Practical

Year I, Part I

SN. Subject code, Subject Name;Course Credit (L:, T:, P:)

SH 101, Engineering Mathematics I; 3 (L: 3, T: 2)
SH 103, Engineering Chemistry; 3 (L: 3, T: 2, P: 3)
CT 101, Computer Programming; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 3)
ME 106, Engineering Workshop; 2 (L: 1, T: 1, P: 3)
ME 101, Engineering Drawing; 4 (L: 2, T: 2, P: 4)
CE 101, Engineering Mechanics; 4 (L: 4, T: 2)
AE 101, Agricultural Engineering for Sustainable Development; 2 (L: 2, T: 1)

Year I, Part II

SH 151, Engineering Mathematics II; 3 (L: 3, T: 2)
SH 152, Engineering Physics; 4 (L: 4, T: 2, P: 1)
EE 153, Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 1)
ME 151, Engineering Thermodynamics I; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 1)
CE 155, Fluid Mechanics; 4 (L: 4, T: 2, P: 1)
AE 151, Engineering Materials; 2 (L: 2)
AE 152, Soil Science; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 2)

Year II, Part I

SH 201, Engineering Mathematics III; 3 (L: 3, T: 2)
CE 206, Hydraulics; 4 (L: 4, T: 2, P: 1)
CE 207, Engineering Survey; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 4)
ME 207, HVAC and Cold Storage; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 1)
AE 201, Crop Production Technology; 2 (L: 2, T: 1, P: 1.5)
AE 202, Farm Power and Engine System; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 2)
AE 203, Engineering Properties of Biomaterials; 2 (L: 2, T: 1.5)

Year II, Part II

SH 251, Communication English; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 4)
SH 252, Probability and Statistics; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 4)
SH 253, Numerical Methods; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 3)
CE 257, Strength of Materials and Theory of Structures; 3 (L: 3, T: 2, P: 1)
CE 258, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 2)
CE 259, Survey Camp; 2
AE 251, Renewable Energy and Conversion Devices; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 2)
AE 252, Tractor Systems and Control; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 2)

Year III, Part I

ME 307, Theory and Design of Machine Elements; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 1)
AE 301, Hydrology and Agricultural Meteorology; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 2)
AE 302, Farm Machinery and Equipment; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 2)
AE 303, Agri-Economics and Entrepreneurship; 2 (L: 2, T: 1, P: 1)
AE 304, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 2)
AE 305, Postharvest Engineering; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 2)
AE 306, Field Operation and Maintenance of Farm Machines; 1 (L: 1, P: 3)

Year III, Part II

CE 357, Design of Structures; 3 (L: 3, T: 2, P: 1.5)
AE 351, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 2)
AE 352, Groundwater Development and Tube Well Technology; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 1.5)
AE 353, Dairy and Food Engineering; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 2)
AE 354, Farm Structures and Building Technology; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 1.5)
AE 355, Precision Agriculture; 2 (L: 2, T: 1, P: 1)
AE 365, Elective I; 3 (L: 3, T: 2, P: 1)

Year IV, Part I

AE 411, Project Engineering and Professional Practice; 3 (L: 3, T: 2)
AE 412, Rural Infrastructure Engineering; 3 (L: 3, T: 2)
AE 413, Estimating and Costing; 2 (L: 2, T: 2)
AE 414, Agricultural Extension and Rural Development; 3 (L: 3, T: 1, P: 1)
AE 425, Elective II; 3 (L: 3, T: 2, P: 1)
AE 435, Elective III; 3 (L: 3, T: 2, P: 1)
AE 415, Project I; 2

Year IV, Part II

AE 461, Project II; 2
AE 462, Internship; 4

The revised curriculum is designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, making them ready for the evolving challenges in agricultural engineering. From an emphasis on sustainability to the integration of new technologies, this updated syllabus is expected to provide a holistic education experience for future engineers.

First year First Part and second part of Agricultural Engineering

Second year First Part and second part of Agricultural Engineering

Third year First Part and second part of Agricultural Engineering

Fourth year First Part and second part of Agricultural Engineering

entrance examination MSC Syllabus

Entrance examination for admission on MSC program 2078 in IOE Tribhuvan University

Institute of Engineering (IOE) of Tribhuvan University, Nepal Published the notice for the MSC entrance examination 2078. Find more details about the notice through the IOE 's website . Here we have summarized the notice and entrance guide for candidate who graduated with bachelor of Agricultural Engineering.

Check:

Entrance registration and related information: https://entrance.ioe.edu.np/
Eligibility Criteria to appear in Master Entrance Exam 2078
Syllabus for entrance examination (CURRICULUM FOR M.Sc. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2078)
Payment procedure

Entrance fee: NRS 2,000/-

Detailed Schedule for Entrance Examination of Masters Programs-2078

Time and Date for Online Application: From 10 AM, 3 Mangsir 2078 (19th November 2021) to 3 PM, 17th Mangsir 2078 (3rd December 2021)
Admit card can be downloaded from: 23rd Mangsir 2078 (9th December 2021) from website: https://entrance.ipe.edu.np/
Entrance Examination will be held at ICTC, IOF, Pulchowk: From 26th Mangsir 2078 (12nd December 2021)
Publication of Result: 2nd Poush 2078 (17th December 2021)

Master program for graduate of Agricultural Engineering in IOE, TU

The graduate of Agricultural Engineering or equivalent can admit in two constituent campus of IOE in following specific master programs

A. Pulchowk Campus (http://pcampus.edu.np/)

In different 12 programs offered by different departments. as shown in following table I.

B. Purwanchal campus (http://ioepc.edu.np/)

Land and water Engineering or in Sanitation Engineering offered by the department of Civil and Agricultural Engineering.

There will be total intake of 20 in each programs, among which 5 will be regular, 1 for IOE reserved, 6 for full fee and 8 for sponsored. But one seat in regular and one seat in full fee category are reserved for female candidate in each program. If there is no application for the IOE reserved or sponsored then these seat will be fulfilled as full fee category. And one fourth quota has been reserved for foreign students in each programs.

Table-I: MSc programs, Entrance streams and offering departments and campuses.

SN	Programs	Entrance stream	Offered by
A. Pulchowk Campus, Lalitpur
1.	Water Resources Engineering	CA	Department of Civil Engineering
2.	Environmental Engineering	CA
3.	Hydropower Engineering	CA
4.	Construction Management	CA/PA
5.	Disaster Risk Management	CA/EE/EC/MI/ PA/GE/AS
6.	Renewable Energy Engineering	EE/CA/MI	Department of Mechanical Engineering
7.	Energy Systems Planning and Management	EE/CA/MI
8.	Technology and Innovation Management	CA/EE/EC/MI/ PA/GE/AS
9.	Climate Change and Development	CA/EE/EC/MI/ PA/GE/AS	Department of Science and Humanities
10.	Material Science and Engineering	CA/EE/EC/MI/ PA/GE/AS
11.	Applied Mathematics	CA/EE/EC/MI/ AM/GE
12.	Energy for Sustainable Social Development	PA/CA/MI	Department of Architecture
B. Purwanchal Campus, Dharan
13.	Land and water Engineering	CA	Department of Civil and Agricultural Engineering
14.	Sanitation Engineering	CA	Department of Civil and Agricultural Engineering

Mode of Entrance Examination

The candidate should appear in one of the streams (listed in Table-II) of entrance examination and qualify for admission in relevant Master Program at IOE.

Table-II: Entrance Streams and Code

S. No.	Entrance Stream	Entrance Code
1	Planning and Architecture	PA
2	Civil & Agriculture Engineering	CA
3	Electrical Engineering	EE
4	Electronics & Computer Engineering	EC
5	Mechanical and Industrial Engineering	MI
6	Applied Science	AS
7	Geomatics Engineering	GE
8	Applied Mathematics	AM

Ø Entrance examination will be of Computer Based Multiple Choice Type of 2 hours duration consisting of two sections. Section- A consists of 45 questions for 50 marks. While Section-B consists of stream specialized course with 50 numbers of questions of 1 mark each.

Ø The Candidates have to secure minimum marks as prescribed by the Faculty Board of IOE.

Ø All questions will be in English.

There will be 10% negative marking for wrong answer. Non programmable calculators are permitted. Exchange of calculators is strictly prohibited. Candidates have to bring their own calculators in the exam hall.

Selection procedure

The entrance examination board of IOE will publish the list of the successful candidates in the entrance examination notice board and via the website whereas the admission committee of constituent campuse will take care of admission procedure.

A Candidate who has passed the relevant bachelor degree and fulfills the program entry requirements will be selected for the admission on the basis of merit list based on the score of the entrance examination.
Admission committees of respective campuses will publish the list of admission as per its schedule. The candidates should contact the campus admission committee. All the selected candidates should follow the schedule published by the committee. Vacant seats due to the failure of any candidate to enroll in the prescribed time will be filled by admitting candidates from the consequent next list.

Admission

The successful candidate should pay required fee and complete the procedures within the time prescribed by the admission committee of the campuses. Candidates failing to do so will lose the opportunity to get the admission. The following documents should be presented at the time of admission:

Original and attested copies of transcripts of all academic records from SLC onwards to the latest approved degree (bachelor/masters).
Original copies of migration and provisional certificates, if applicable.
Original copy of Nepali citizenship certificate, passport for foreign students

In case of discrepancy on verification of the original certificates, or in case of inclusion of the candidate's name in the admission list by mistake of any kind, admission of such a candidate will be cancelled even after his/her formal admission.

To be eligible for master's entrance application, the candidate must have passed bachelor degree in relevant subjects with at least second division.

Books for entrance preparation:

Objective book MSC entrance Volume I & II for CIVIL and Agricultural Engineering (CA) written by Er. Hari Ram Pyakurel & Er. Laxman Lamsal
Reference books from bachelor books