3 (3+0+0)

AGEN 202:  Computer Programming in Biological Systems

The MATLAB Environment, Matrices and Operators, Functions, Programmer's, Toolbox, Selection, Loops, Data Types, File Input/Output.

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 203: Fluid Mechanics

Dimensions and Units, Properties and forces, Manometers and pressures, Submerged surfaces and forces, Flow in the closed pipes, Losses in the closed pipes, Pipe networks, Flow in the open channels.

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 204: Electrical Circuits in Agricultural Systems

Introduction and course objectives, Electrical circuits concepts, Electrical circuits elements, Electrical resistance, power and energy consumption calculations, Resistant's parallel and series connection and voltage and current division, Application of Ohm's Law, Application of Kirchhoff Laws, Analysis of electrical circuits, Nodal analysis, Mesh analysis, Capacitors, Inductors, Calculations of combined elements of electrical circuits.

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 301:  Measurement and Control in Biological Systems

Quantities and units. Introduction to electrical circuits, electrical systems functions, basic definitions of the quantities of electricity, Ohm's law, electric power and energy, efficiency, electrical circuits connections. Measurement (errors, calibration, accuracy), the definition of measurement, classification of errors, measurement accuracy, measurement precision, sensitivity, linear Hysteresis Temperature sensors, temperature measuring devices classification and their principles. Pressure sensors, pressure measuring devices classification and their principle. Flow Sensors, the equation of continuity, the types of flow measuring devices and the principle of their work. Stress and strain (Strain Gage), Number systems (decimal, binary, and hexadecimal), Logic circuits, basic gates, a collection of logic gates, Automatic Control Systems, Programmable Logic Control (PLC), Applications of measurements and automatic control in biological systems.

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 322: Agricultural Machinery

Introduction, Engineering quantities, Tillage and harrows implements. Planting equipment, their metering system, and calibration of seed drill, Chemical applications: introduction, equipment, and calibration of field sprayer. Combines for small seeds: introduction, types, functional parts, and testing.

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 325: Engines and Agricultural Tractor

Introduction to the course objectives and farm tractors. Theoretical Otto and Diesel cycles. Components of the internal combustion engines. Practical engine cycles (four and two stroke) and timing. Power efficiencies and measurement. Fuels and combustion, electrical systems and fuel systems. Diesel engines, combustion chamber designs combustion and smoke. Intake and exhaust systems, turbochargers and engine families Cooling systems and lubricants and engine lubricating systems Tractor hydraulic systems and hitches Power trains and types of transmissions Tractor weight transfer, traction and safety.

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 334: Systems Engineering of Water and Irrigation

General terms in water resources and sources in the Kingdom, Water, soil, plant and climate relationships, Water movement through a porous medium, Water needs, Irrigation scheduling, Hydro and hydraulic installations, Quality and methods of water treatment, Selection of irrigation systems, surface irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, Drip irrigation, Water drainage systems, Methods of irrigation in green houses, Irrigation methods in green areas.

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 341: Engineering Properties of Food and Biological Material

Introduction: Importance-application, Physical properties, Shape & size, Standards for shape and size, Volume, density, and surface area, Industrial applications of Engineering properties, Water activity and sorption isotherms and its implication on food industry, Permeability of plastic films, Mechanical properties, Image processing & its applications, Thermal properties and measurements methods, Phase change properties, Specific heat, Thermal conductivity, Thermal diffusivity, Heat transfer coefficient (convective).

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 351:  Environmental Control for Animals and Plants

Course syllabus and introduction to the applications of environmental control in animal and plant structures, Properties of moist air and psychometrics, Processes on moist air (heating, cooling, humidification and dehumidification, evaporative cooling), Heat transfer applications in animal and plant structures, Calculation of ventilation rates for thermal and moisture control, Heat transfer by conduction and convection in buildings of animal and plant production, Heat transfer by radiation in buildings of animal and plant production, Air flow in ventilation pipes and calculations of thermal loss, Air distribution, ventilation control and performance evaluation, Heat exchangers and their applications.

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 413:   Post-Harvest Equipment and Operations

Introduction to agricultural mechanization and course objectives, Mechanical power transmission devices, Different types of agricultural material handling equipment’s, In-farm conveying methods of agricultural materials, Pneumatic systems of conveying agricultural materials, Milling machines (Agricultural manufacturing machines) Hydraulic pumps, Agricultural processing and fundamentals of sorting and crops  grading, Fruits and vegetables cooling (Forced air - ventilation systems and fans), Water cooling, storage rooms, and dryers of  thin and thick food layers, Forced cooling- cooling while transportation, Treatment and storage of grains (Equilibrium moisture), Operating costs of cooling and dryer systems and energy.

2 (1+0+2)

AGEN 427: Management and Operation of Agricultural Equipment

Introduction to the basic elements of tractors and agricultural machinery, Evaluate the performance of agricultural machinery and field efficiency, Evaluate the performance of agricultural tractor using curves ZOZ, Elements and methods of calculating fixed and variable costs and the College of machinery and tractors, Economic valuation of agricultural mechanization based on economic criteria and technical standards, Linear programming and management of agricultural machinery and tractors, The use of linear programming in the distribution of tractors for the performance of different agricultural processes, Selection of tractor and agricultural machine, Rental and ownership of agricultural machinery, tractors and agricultural machinery in the conditions of farms Saudi Arabia, Tractor Engine Maintenance, Operation and control of soil-preparation machinery for agriculture (plow), Operation and control of sowing machines and agriculture machines (underline).

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 428:  Testing and Selection of Agricultural Equipment 

Introduction and course objectives, Measurement concepts, Tractor test, PTO test, Engine Test, Drawbar test, the measurement for preparation of soil, Type of agricultural equipment, Testing of tillage equipment, Testing planter, Testing potato planter, Testing chemical sprayers, Testing pumps.

2 (1+2+0)

AGEN 429: Engineering Techniques in Precision Farming  

Introduction to precision agriculture and its importance and merit compared to conventional agriculture. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS). Introduction to remote sensing. Introduction to Variable Rate Technology (VRT)Example of Integrating GIS and GPS to achieve PA. Introduction to Monitoring of crops. Examples of PA applications.

2 (1+0+2)

AGEN 437:  Hydraulic of wells and Pumps   

Wells Hydraulic, Wells design, Testing, operating and maintaining of wells, Pumps hydraulic, Types of pumps, Installing, operating, maintaining and testing of pumps, Application of computers.

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 438: Trickle and Sprinkle Irrigation Systems     

Concept of modern irrigation systems, Types of modern irrigation systems, Types and selection of sprinklers and emitters, Hydraulics of sprinkle systems, Planning and Design of sprinkle and drip irrigation systems, Selection of filters and fertigation systems, Auto operation for irrigation systems, Evaluation of irrigation systems, Design projects.

2 (2+0+0)

AGEN 439: Irrigation Water Resources Management and Development       

Types of water Resources, Management of Water Resources, Types and objectives of irrigation water management, Planning and development of available water resources , Water harvesting and techniques, Rationalize  and improvement of water resources, GIS application  for water resources, Field trips.

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 443:  Food and Bioprocess Engineering I       

Introduction: Method of studying food process engineering, Basic principles of food process engineering, Dimensions and units, Material and Energy Balances: Basic principles, Material balances, Energy Balances, Fluid-flow Theory: Introduction, Fluid statics, Fluid dynamics, Viscosity, Streamline and turbulent flow, Energy losses in flow, Fluid-flow Applications: introduction, Measurement of pressure in a fluid, Measurement of velocity in a fluid, Pumps and Fans, Mechanical separations: Introduction, The velocity of particles moving in a fluid, Sedimentation, Centrifugal separations, Filtration, Sieving, Size reduction: Introduction, Grinding and cutting, Emulsification.

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 445: Food and Bioprocess Engineering II       

Thermal and aseptic processing: Introduction to sterilization and pasteurization, aseptic process, Kinetics of reactions, kinetics models, rate constant, activation energy. D-value, Z-value, Design of thermal process. Refrigeration: introduction, mechanical refrigeration cycle calculations, Design of cold storage Freezing process: introduction, freezing point, enthalpy changes, freezing time, design of freezers. Evaporation process: introduction, boiling point rise, evaporation systems, evaporation calculations and design of evaporators. Drying process: introduction, drying curves, drying calculations. Extrusion process: description of the extrusion process. Freeze drying: descriptive.

2 (2+0+0)

AGEN 453: Design and Plan for Agricultural Structures

Types of agricultural structures - Factors to be considered in the establishment and planning of agricultural structures - Planning of farm facilities, Structural design: Classification of structures - Construction theory - Types of loads according to the nature of their work - Types of joints - Types of supports - Load distribution - Static equilibrium, Trusses: Introduction – classifications and types of trusses, Analysis of trusses: Analysis Hypotheses - Methods of Analysis, Internal forces in beams: Beams classifications – Shearing forces and Bending moments, Planning of greenhouses: Types of greenhouses – Construction of greenhouses - Greenhouses covering materials, Greenhouses ventilation and cooling systems, Animal housing: Types of animal housing – Planning of dairy cows farm - Cooling systems for barns – Beef cattle housing, Poultry housing, sheep and goat housing, Building materials.

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 455: Agricultural Waste Treatment Engineering

Introduction and course objectives, Sources of agricultural wastes and their generation rates, Physical, biological and chemical properties of agricultural wastes and methods of disposal, Impact of improper use of agricultural waste on the environment, Sustainable development  and basic pillars of agricultural waste management, Biochemical transformation of agricultural wastes, Microbiology of  agricultural waste, Biological systems used for treatment and transformation of  agricultural wastes, Estimation of  agricultural waste degradability, Operational parameters considered during treatment and utilization of  agricultural wastes, Calculate carbon to nitrogen ratio and optimum Moisture content, Aeration requirements, Composting production systems types.

2 (1+0+2)

AGEN 460: Food Packaging     

Introduction and importance, Types of food packages and their functions, Methods of manufacturing food packages, Processing units of traditional and aseptic packaging, Requirements and standards of food packaging (food quality), Requirements and standards of food packaging (engineering properties), Measurement systems of engineering properties of food packages, Feature dimensions of food packages and recycling.

3 (2+0+2)

AGEN 493: Graduation project      

Formation of the project team, Identify the subject of the project, Complete the work of the project, Analyze and review data, Write the final report, Presentation, discussion and evaluation of the project.

3 (0+0+6)

AGEN 401: Cooperative Training      

Training in practical and real cases in the Agricultural Engineering area.