Department of Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering

Posted by admin on Friday, 29 December 2023
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES AND IRRIGATION ENGINEERING
Background Information
Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering is one of the oldest departments in BHU, started in the year 2018 G.C.
  • Currently the department has 7 teaching staffs
  • There is computer Laboratory
 Staff Profile
On duty staffs profile
Acc.level
Local(Ass.Prof)
Lecturer
Assistance Lecturer
Lab. Assistance
Sex
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
No.
1
0
3
0
2
1
0
0
Total
1
3
3
0
                                                               7 total staff
 
Objectives
  • Apply their knowledge and skills as effective, productive engineers within regional and federal agencies, municipalities;
  • Undertaking and consulting/supervising engineering firms, as well as non-governmental organizations with planning, analysis, design and implementation of water resources and irrigation engineering projects;
  • Work and communicate effectively with others on multi-disciplinary teams to develop practical, technically-sound, cost-effective solutions to complex and diverse water resources and irrigation engineering problems;
  • Maintain an active program of life-long learning and continuing education while practicing their knowledge in an ethical and professionally responsible manner;
  • Seek leadership roles as practitioners and become active members within professional and technical societies, etc.
 
 
Goals
The department strives to maintain high standards by devoting considerable effort to meeting the following long term goals:
  • Research.
  • Continuing education.
  • Student quality.
  • Scholarship and development funds.
  • Curriculum
  • Co-op program.
  • Student retention.
  • Industrial relations.
  • Professional services.
  • Innovation
  • Scientific and Indigenous knowledge
Vision
Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering program aspires to produce qualified and internationally competent professionals in the areas of Water Resources Development and Management.
Mission
Water Resources and Irrigation engineering program has the following missions:
  • Producing competent and innovative Engineers in the area of water sector by offering quality education and training services.
  • Conducting demand driven and problem solving researches in WRIE area.
  • Rendering community and consultancy service in order to contribute to the development endeavors of the country by developing its water resource.
Admission Criteria
Admission Requirement and Target Group
Admission into the first year of the regular programs at all governmental Universities is granted by the Ministry of Education and processed by office of the Registrar of the University.
Students who have successfully completed the 10 plus 2 years preparatory and have passed the entrance exam could apply for admission to the Water Resources & Irrigation Engineering Program.
National Collaboration
             ASTU University, Hawasa University
Academic Programs
The Department offers 1 B.Sc. program in Undergraduate Level.
  • B.Sc. in Water resources and Irrigation Engineering
M.Sc. Program in Post graduate level
  • M.Sc. in Irrigation  and Drainage Engineering (ongoing)
Head Department:  Mr.Amanu Taddese- MSc. ( Lecture)
Email: ametad2010@gmail.com
Tel: +251-943338293
P.O.Box- 144,Bule Hora,Ethiopia