Course of the Week; B.Sc Energy and Environmental Technology
Increasing world population, developing science, technology and innovation, as well as increasing needs for waste management, usually demand for increased and efficient production of sustainable energy and environmental management to meet the various societal needs. Sustainable energy supplies existing and expanding demand in a clean and sustainable manner, albeit it can only do so if it is reliable, affordable and efficiently produced. Kenya, like most developing countries, is already experiencing serious energy gaps and environmental challenges. This calls for increased efforts to identify, develop and promote alternative energy sources and to handle environmental influences in all areas. Thus, there is a need to develop sufficient human capacity to provide technological expertise in the areas of energy generation, transmission, efficient utilization technologies and concomitant pollution problems. In addition there is need to address and manage sustainable energy supply, demand, security issues and their associated environmental impacts in a global and societal context.
JKUAT continuously reviews her programmes and continues to develop new ones in order to respond to technological and market driven developments so as to ensure that graduates can apply modern technologies in the industry. In the country, renewable energy uptake is at a low phase, which can partly be attributed to lack of specialists who can champion the exploitation and utilization of these resources. In addition, the recent discovery of oil resources as well as the growth of the energy sector and demand for sustainable energy has led to the development of this new academic programme.
Bachelor of Science in Energy and Environmental Technology is offered at the School of Biosystems and Environmental Engineering (SoBEE), in the College of Engineering and Technology (COETEC). Sustainable exploitation of resources for energy and handling of the accompanying environmental challenges is critical for the realization of clean development. This programme incorporates units that address sustainable production, transmission and management of energy resources as well as sustainable handling of the environmental challenges. The programme addresses the energy industry’s need for technical graduates who bring a unique mix of technology and environmental science skills and knowledge to the workplace that will set them apart from graduates of traditional technology programmes. It is designed to provide interdisciplinary approaches in order to produce graduates who can competitively offer solutions in all fields and areas in the energy and environment sector both locally and globally.
Entry Requirements
- A candidate wishing to be admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Energy and Environmental Technology degree programme must satisfy the minimum University entry requirements and College of Engineering and Technology admission regulations.
- In addition to the above, the candidate must have obtained a minimum grade C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology or Geography OR C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, and Geography or any of the Group IV subjects, which are Home Science, Art and Design, Agriculture, Aviation Technology, Computer Studies, Metal Work, Wood work, Building Construction, Power Mechanics, and Electricity, at K.C.S.E. or its equivalent.
- Alternatively, admission shall be granted to holders of Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Engineering, Agriculture, Water, Pure and Applied Sciences and Environmental Sciences or any other relevant course (with Credit and above) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology or from other institutions recognized by the University Senate. Such candidates shall enter the programme at the second year of study for holders of Diploma or third year of study for holders of Higher National Diploma in Engineering, Agriculture, Water, Pure and Applied Sciences and Environmental Sciences or related fields, unless otherwise specified by the Department.
- Holders of degrees in Engineering, Agriculture, Water, Pure and Applied Sciences and Environmental Sciences from JKUAT or institutions recognised by JKUAT senate in the above fields are also eligible for this programme.
COURSE UNITS
UNIT CODE & UNIT TITLE
YEAR 1
Semester I
HRD 2101 Communication Skills
SMA 2160 Mathematics-I
SPH 2160 Physics-I
ICS 2174 Introduction to Computer Science
EBT 2101 Introduction to Energy and Environmental Technology
EBW 2102 Technical Drawing
EBT 2102 Analytical Chemistry
HRD 2103 General Economics
SZL 2111 HIV/AIDS
Semester II
HRD 2102 Development Studies and Social Ethics
EBT 2103 Engineering Geology
SCH 2310 Environmental Chemistry
EGE 2230 Engineering Surveying
SPH 2161 Physics-II
SMA 2161 Mathematics-II
ICS 2175 Computer Programming-I
EBT 2104 Energy Fundamentals
YEAR 2
Semester I
EMG 2205 Fluid Mechanics 1
EEE 2235 Electrical Engineering-I
EBT 2201 Energy and Environmental Economics
EMG 2206 Engineering Thermodynamics I
EBT 2202 Energy, Environment and Climate Change
STA 2270 Statistics
EBW 2207 Remote Sensing
EMG 2130 Workshop Processes and Practice
Semester II
EEE 2236 Electrical Engineering-II
EBW 2204 Occupational Safety and Health
EMG 2301 Fluid Mechanics II
EMG 2204 Material Science
EMG 2230 Mechanics of Machines
EBT 2203 General Ecology
EBT 2204 Wind Energy Technology
EMG 2302 Engineering Thermodynamics II
EBE 2201 Internal Practical Attachment
YEAR 3
Semester I
EBE 2305 Design of Machine Elements
EBT 2301 Geothermal energy Technology
EBE 2508 Pollution and Waste Management
EBT 2302 Internal Combustion Engines
EBT 2303 Solar Energy Technology
EBT 2304 Ocean, Wave and Tidal Energy Technology
EBE 2504 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
EBT 2305 Biomass Energy Technologies
Semester II
EBT 2306 Energy and Environmental Law, Policy and Planning
EBT 2307 Petroleum technology
EBE 2403 Engineering Instrumentation I
EBT 2308 Drilling and Production Technology
EBT 2309 Hydropower Technology
EBT 2310 Electrical Systems
EBT 2311 Steam Power Plants and Turbines Technology
EBT 2312 Energy Management and Auditing
EBT 2313 External Practical Attachment
YEAR 4
Semester I
EBT 2401 Energy Transmission and Storage
EBT 2402 Coal Technology
EBE 2303 Project Planning and Management
EBT 2403 Research Project – Proposal
EBT 2404 Biofuels and Bioenergy Technology Bioenergy
EBT 2405 Energy Conservation and Sustainability
EBT 2406 Systems Approach to Energy Technologies
One elective from the categories in the list below
Semester II
EBT 2407 Energy Policy and Planning
EBT 2409 Research Project – Implementation
EBE 2502 Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit
EBT 2410 Energy and Environmental Case Studies and Seminars
EBT 2411 Nuclear Energy Resources
HRD 2401 Entrepreneurship Skills
Two electives from the categories in the list below;
ELECTIVES
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
EBT 2412 Management of Energy Systems
EBT 2413 Energy Efficiency and Efficient Technologies
EBT 2414 Energy Systems Modeling, Simulation & optimization
ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
EBT 2415 Fuel cell and Emerging Energy Technologies
EBT 2416 Biogas Plants Technology
EBT 2417 Waste Energy and Cogeneration Technology
ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
EBT 2418 Energy Conservation and Development
EBT 2419 Pollution from Energy Resources
EBT 2420 Life Cycle Assessment in Energy Sector
NB/ The 2018 September Intake for this programme is still ongoing. You can apply here before the slots run out!