Programme Background and Rationale

The water supply and environmental engineering programme is designed to train viable, job-oriented, marketable and problem solving professionals in the planning, design, construction and operation of water supply and sanitation facilities as well as other related infrastructure of environmental protection of natural resources, included air, water and soil. Somaliland is semi arid region and as such, the value of water management and supply need not be overemphasized. Domestic water supply coverage in the country is low while environmentally polluting human activities are growing. Industrial and domestic wastes produced daily are increasing and require to be handled properly, to prevent them severely polluting the environment. There is need for locally produced water supply and environmental engineers to handle these vast problems through designing engineering solutions that ensure that the environment is conducive to human habitation. This programme is designed to produce such professionals, to work locally in their specific regions and nationally, as well as in the region and beyond.

Programme Objectives

General Objective

The main objective of water supply and environmental engineering programme is to produce new generations of water engineers who can design water supply distribution networks, develop water resource projects, and design wastewater treatment plants to ensure that water resources are sustainably used in safe and clean environment.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the programme, students should be able to:

1. Design water supply distribution networks, check the adequacy of pressure in distribution systems, and develop water resources for domestic and industrial use.
2. Design appropriate reservoir structures/dams, design wastewater treatment plants, and monitor discharges for regulatory compliance to ensure environmental safety and sustainability.
3. Operate systems for reducing and utilizing solid waste, design municipal or hazardous waste disposal sites, and monitor air pollution and operating control equipment to ensure environmental safety and sustainability.
4. Predict movement of contaminants in air, water, and soil and devise contaminated site remediation schemes, and develop pollution control technologies for different industries and systems.
5. Respond to environmental emergencies such as oil spills, and carry out research to solve new problems and devise new methods to solving existing problems.

Programme Duration

The programme shall run on a semester basis consisting of eight semesters each lasting 17 weeks, or on part-time basis as appropriately structured by the faculty of engineering and department of water supply and environmental engineering, and approved by Senate.

Programme Modalities

The programme shall be conducted by course work, examinations and project, based on credit units. The last two weeks of each semester of each academic year shall normally be used for end-of-semester examinations. Further,

1. A student shall take foundation/general courses in English, mathematics, science, Arabic, Islamic studies during the first one year in the freshmen. The freshman year also acts as a gateway to full admission into the bachelor of watr supply and environmental engineering programme.
2. By the end of junior year, a student shall be required to attend at least 300 hours of internship in a real engineering environment.
3. A student shall come up with a well-written project in the area of water supply and environmental engineering during the senior year of study.

 Curriculum Plan

The programme shall run on a semester basis consisting of eight (8) semesters each lasting 17 weeks in a period of four (4) academic years, whether on full time, part-time, sandwich, or online or other modes as structured by the faculty of engineering, and department of water supply and environmental engineering, and approved by Senate.

General Regulations

General university regulations and guidelines for undergraduate programmes shall apply with regard to application, registration, teaching, learning, examinations, research and graduation. A student is required to sign a memorandum of understanding during the registration process on pre-scribed forms.

 Admission Requirements

This Bachelor of water supply and environmental engineering programme is best suited to students who intend to plan, design, construct, and oversee public and private water and environmental related infrastructure systems as well as maintain essential structures such as dams, channels, tunnels, reservoirs, and water supply and sewage systems. To qualify for admission into the degree of Bachelor of water supply and environmental engineering, an applicant shall:

1. Hold a Somaliland GCSE of at least Grade “C”, or its equivalent from a recognized examination body.
2. Successfully complete a one-year freshman programme at Amoud University, and attain a GPA of at least 1.5.
3. Hold a diploma certificate in water supply and environmental engineering or its equivalent from recognized universities.
4. Meet other conditions as spelt out by the faculty of engineering and the department of water supply and environmental engineering, with approval of Senate.

Enrolment Types

There shall be three (3) categories of enrolments as follows:

1. Full-Time Day face-to-face enrolled students who shall attend classes between 7.30 am 4.30 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
2. Full-Time Evening face-to-face enrolled students who shall attend classes between 4.00 pm and 10.00 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
3. Sandwich, part-time, and other modes enrolled students who shall attend classes during specific periods as specified by the faculty of engineering and department of water supply and environmental engineering, and approved by Senate.

Staff, Facilities and Equipment

The faculty of engineering and the department of water supply and environmental engineering have adequate assets to offer this programme. The faculty has adequate lecture halls, and fully equipped water supply laboratory with a state of art facilities and. These coupled with more than 10 qualified and experienced local and international staff; the faculty of engineering and the department of water supply and environmental engineering ensure that students can complete their progamme within schedule.

Funding

The programme of water supply and environmental engineering is sustained largely by funds from tuition fees and other relevant levies. The student must show proof of ability to pay tuition fees on time before being enrolled into the department water supply and environmental engineering. There are no special funding arrangements for the students enrolled in the department of. However, if, and when, additional funds are available, they shall be dispensed according to the prevailing university financial policies.

Target Groups

The programme is targeted to, but not limited to:

1. Graduates of SGCSE who aspire to make or pursue a career water supply and environmental engineering.
2. Graduates of relevant diploma colleges and technical colleges who intend to advance their careers.
3. Employees of the water supply companies, and other relevant ministries who intend to obtain academic qualification in the field of civil engineering

 Expected Programme Outcomes

Graduates of the water supply and environmental engineering programme shall be:

1. Employees of the ministry of water and environment as senior managers to lead the design and construction works on dams, channels, reservoirs for the country.
2. Water engineering and contractors in their own rights who own construction companies and provide special consultancy services to the government, public and private, institutional, local and non-local contexts.
3. Engineering and contractors in their own rights; who own provide construction and water engineering services to public and private organization and units.
4. Managers of water engineering projects, for local and non-local organizations, private and public.