AMS 809
Soil and Water Engineering for Sustainable Environment (2 Units)
Landscapes and water sheds in West Africa. Review of fluid dynamics. Hydrology in engineering. Soil and water as essential agricultural resources. Design of drainage and erosion control hydraulics structures for towns and cities. Flood prevention. Flood disaster management. Waterway engineering. Reclamation of waste agricultural soils. Soil-machinery interactions. Case studies on the impact of dams on selected cities and nations in West Africa