Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Course objective

The objective of this course is to provide fundamental principle, processes and mechanism of soil erosion, analyze their impacts on land productivity and apply appropriate soil and water conservation measures. After completion of course, students will be able to design suitable soil and water conservation structures for protection and restoration, particularly considering the physiographic and climatic conditions of Nepal.

Syllabus at a glance

1. 1Introduction
2. 2Soil Erosion by Water and Wind
3. 3Soil Loss Estimation and Monitoring
4. 4Landslide, Landslip and Mass Wasting
5. 5Erosion Control: Non-Structural Measures
6. 6Erosion Control: Structural Control Measures
7. 7Water Conservation and Management: Arid and Semi-Arid Areas
8. 8Watershed Management and Institutional Arrangement
9. 9Remote Sensing, GIS and Erosion Model