The Department of Agricultural Engineering was established in 2001/2002 session. The department began academic activities with fifteen (15) undergraduate students and three (3) members of staff. The Senate of the Bayero University, Kano-Nigeria approved the change of the departmental name from agricultural engineering to agricultural and environmental engineering in its 345th meeting of July, 2016. .

From inception till 1981 82 session, intake into the then 3-year degree programme was through the pre- degree programme of the Faculty. The pre-degree programme includes courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Workshop Technology. From the 1984/85 session, the Mechanical Engineering Department with other Departments in the Faculty started a 4-year degree programme, where majority of the intakes was from the one-year science remedial programme of the university. From the 1990/91 session, the Department began a 5-year degree programme which runs to date.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers two programmes at the undergraduate level, Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering in Automotive Engineering. At the postgraduate level, the Department offers Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Masters in Energy Engineering, Masters in Production Engineering, Masters in Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, Masters of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, PhD in Energy Engineering, PhD in Production Engineering and PhD in Materials & Metallurgical Engineering.

The Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering is a medium size Department with experienced teaching and non-teaching staff, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Teaching is strongly informed by research, particularly in the final year where specialist options are taught. Research activities in the Department cover all the mainstream fields of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, organised into groups: farm power, machinery and automation, soil and water conservation engineering, food processing and storage engineering. The aim of establishing the Department was to meet the growing need for manpower in the profession. The main objective was to train and produce Engineers with the required qualities and capabilities to meet the increasing need for professional Engineers in the country.

In order to produce intellectual and practical people who can combine their skills to create safe and economic designs which must be environmentally and socially acceptable to the society in which we live, the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering ensures that in addition to sound theoretical background students are thoroughly exposed to extensive and relevant laboratory experimentation and exercises.

To lead in research and education in Africa.

Committed to addressing African Developmental challenges through cutting-edge research, knowledge transfer and training of high-quality graduates.

The Agricultural Engineering programme has defined 11 program objectives (POs) that are aligned with the ii graduate attributes (GAs) prescribed by COREN.

PO1 (Engineering Knowledge):

Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and engineering specialization to the solution of developmental and complex agricultural engineering problems

PO2 (Problem Analysis):

Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze developmental and complex engineering problems, reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and agricultural engineering sciences.

PO3 (Design and Development of Solution):

Proffer solutions for developmental or complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental considerations.

PO4 (Investigation and Experimentation):

Conduct investigation into developmental or complex problems using research-based knowledge and research methods, including design of experiments, the analysis and interpretation of data, and the synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5 (Modern Tool Usage):

Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and ICT tools, including prediction, modeling and optimization to developmental and complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6 (The Engineer and The World):

Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge, including Humanities and Social Sciences, to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.

PO7 (Ethics):

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice, including adherence to the COREN Engineers' Codes of Conduct.

PO8 (Individual and Collaborative Teamwork):

Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO9 (Communication):

Communicate effectively on developmental or complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO10 (Project Management and Entrepreneurship):

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering, management and financial principles and apply these to one's own work as a member and leader in a team to manage projects (including product commercialization) and in multidisciplinary environments

PO11(Lifelong Learning):

Recognize the need for, and have the preparations and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological and social changes.

The Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Programme of the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Bayero University Kano, ensure that Agricultural and Environmental Engineering graduates working in the engineering field reflect the Agricultural and Environmental Engineering graduate attributes below, and are presented along with the engineering application and knowledge attributes in Annex A:

PEO1:

To produce competent professionals who are committed to addressing African developmental challenges through the application of scientific knowledge and technological experiences.

PEO2:

To provide Engineers with the ability for creativity, innovation, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurship capable of competing in a dynamic world.

PEO3:

To prepare graduates to effectively practice as professional engineers, managers, and leaders in the Agro-allied industries and other relevant fields.

PEO4:

4.To lead in cutting-edge research and advancement of agricultural and environmental engineering education in line with Sustainable Development Goals.

PEO5:

To mentor and instill the Agricultural and Environmental Engineering discipline in aspiring individuals to unleash their potential and realize their dream of becoming technocrats in building Africa.