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SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
MOROGORO, TANZANIA
PROSPECTUS
2014/2015
SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
MOROGORO, TANZANIA
PROSPECTUS
2014/2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................. i
PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................... 1
UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS ........................................................................................................ 2
LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND MISSION .................. 8
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES ......................................................................................................................... 10
PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ............................................ 12
Bachelor of Science in Applied Agricultural Extension ...................................................... 12
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General ........................................................................... 12
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture ......................................................................................... 12
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science ................................................................................... 12
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology ......................................................... 12
of Science in Family and Consumer Studies ......................................................................... 12
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and Human Nutrition ....................................... 13
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering .................................................................. 13
Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering .................................... 13
Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resource Engineering ................................. 13
Bachelor of Science in Agronomy ............................................................................................ 13
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics And Agribusiness ................................... 13
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education And Extension .......................................... 13
Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture......................................................................................... 13
Bachelor of Science in Range Management ........................................................................... 13
Bachelor of Science in Forestry ................................................................................................ 14
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management ....................................................................... 14
Bachelor of Tourism Management .......................................................................................... 14
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine ............................................................................................. 14
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences ........................................ 14
Diploma in Laboratory Technology ........................................................................................ 14
Diploma in Tropical Animal Health and Production .......................................................... 14
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Management ................................... 14
Bachelor of Science Informatics ............................................................................................... 15
Bachelor of Science in Education ............................................................................................. 15
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education ..................................................................... 15
Bachelor of Rural Development ............................................................................................... 15
Diploma in Information and Library Science ....................................................................... 15
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Diploma in Records, Archives and Information Management .......................................... 15
Certificate in Information Technology ................................................................................... 15
Diploma in Information Technology ...................................................................................... 15
GENERAL UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION REGULATIONS FOR UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES .......................................................................................................................... 16
ADMISSION AND EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ..................................................................................... 23
PROGRAMME STRUCTURES FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES .......................................................................................................................... 45
Faculty of Agriculture ................................................................................................................ 45
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness ................................................. 46
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness .................................... 47
Master of Science in Agricultural Economic .......................................................................... 50
Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness) ............................................................. 50
Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics ................................................ 51
Master of Business Administration (MBA) ............................................................................ 53
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics ............................................................... 54
Department of Agricultural Education and Extension ........................................................ 55
Bachelor of Science in Applied Agricultural Extension ...................................................... 55
Master of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension .............................................. 58
Department of Agricultural Engineering and Land Planning ........................................... 59
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering ................................................................. 60
Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering .................................... 64
Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering ............................... 67
Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering .................................................................... 71
Master of Science in Irrigation Engineering and Management ......................................... 72
Master of Science in Land Use Planning and Management .............................................. 73
Department of Crop Science and Production ........................................................................ 74
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General ........................................................................... 74
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture ......................................................................................... 77
Master of Science in Crop Science .......................................................................................... 80
Department of Soil Science ....................................................................................................... 83
Bachelor of Science in Agronomy ............................................................................................ 83
Master of Science in Soil Science and Land Management ................................................. 86
PhD in Soil and Water Management ...................................................................................... 87
Department of Animal Science and Production ................................................................... 88
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science ................................................................................... 89
Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture......................................................................................... 92
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Bachelor of Science in Range Management ........................................................................... 95
Master of Science in Tropical Animal Production ............................................................... 98
Department of Food Science and Technology ....................................................................... 99
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology ......................................................... 99
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Studies ........................................................ 102
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition ............................................................................... 105
Master of Science in Food Science .......................................................................................... 108
Master of Science in Human Nutrition .................................................................................. 109
Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation ........................................................................ 110
Bachelor of Science in Forestry ................................................................................................ 110
Master of Science in Forestry ................................................................................................... 113
Master of Science in Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable Agriculture . 114
Master of Science in Ecosystems Science and Management .............................................. 115
Master of Science in Agroforestry ........................................................................................... 116
Master of Science in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics .......................... 117
Master of Science in Forest Products and Technology ....................................................... 118
Master of Science in Forest Engineering ............................................................................... 120
Master of Science in Natural Products Technology and Value Addition ........................ 120
Master of Science in Forest Resources Assessment and Management ............................ 121
Department of Wildlife Management ..................................................................................... 123
Bachelor of Tourism Management .......................................................................................... 123
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management ....................................................................... 127
Master of Science in Wildlife Management .......................................................................... 130
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine ................................................................................................ 131
Diploma in Laboratory Technology ........................................................................................ 132
Diploma in Tropical Animal Health and Production .......................................................... 133
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine ............................................................................................. 135
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences ........................................ 139
Master of Veterinary Medicine ............................................................................................... 141
Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology & Toxicology ..... 145
Master of Science in Comparative Animal Physiology ...................................................... 146
Master of Science in Biochemistry .......................................................................................... 146
Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry ............................................................................... 147
Master of Science in Pharmacology ........................................................................................ 148
Master of Science in Applied Toxicology ............................................................................. 149
Department of Veterinary Anatomy........................................................................................ 150
Master of Science in Anatomy ................................................................................................. 150
Master of Science in Cell Biology ........................................................................................... 151
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Department of Veterinary Payjology ...................................................................................... 152
Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology ........................................................................... 153
Master of Science in Clinical Pathology ................................................................................ 153
Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology ................................................ 154
Master of Science in Applied Microbiology ......................................................................... 154
Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology ............................................. 155
Master of Science in Parasitology ........................................................................................... 157
Master of Science in One Health Molecular Biology .......................................................... 158
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health ..................................................... 159
Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine ........................................................................... 159
Master of Science in Public Health and Food Safety .......................................................... 160
Master of Science in Epidemiology ........................................................................................ 161
Department of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology .................................................... 162
Master of Science in Veterinary Surgery ............................................................................... 162
Master of Science in Applied Veterinary Anesthesiology ................................................. 163
Master of Science in Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology ....................................... 164
Faculty of Science ........................................................................................................................ 165
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management ..................................... 165
Bachelor of Science in Informatics .......................................................................................... 168
Bachelor of Science with Education ........................................................................................ 171
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education ..................................................................... 183
Development Studies Institute ................................................................................................ 186
Bachelor of Rural Development .............................................................................................. 187
Master of Arts in Rural Development .................................................................................... 189
Sokoine National Agricultural Library ................................................................................... 190
Diploma in Information and Library Science ....................................................................... 191
Diploma in Records, Achieves and Information Management .......................................... 193
SUA Centre for Sustainable Rural Development ................................................................. 195
Computer Centre ......................................................................................................................... 195
Certificate of Information Technology ................................................................................... 196
Diploma in Information Technology ...................................................................................... 197
Institute of Continuing Education ........................................................................................... 200
SUA Pest Management Centre ................................................................................................. 201
Council Members ........................................................................................................................ 202
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PREFACE
This publication provides comprehensive information about important matters related to academic programmes of Sokoine University of Agriculture. It is intended to serve as a guide to prospective and ongoing undergraduate and postgraduate students in planning their study programmes, as it provides an exhaustive list of all the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as the respective academic entry requirements and graduation requirements. It is therefore advisable to consult Deans, Directors and Heads of Departments responsible for the respective programmes for the most update and more information about the programmes. Other useful information about the activities of the university can be found in SUA’s website (www.suanet.ac.tz) and other university documents
Prof. G.C. Monela Vice Chancellor
2014.
For more information about the University please contact the Office of the Vice Chancellor through the following contact addresses.
: Office of the Vice Chancellor
Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro
Tel. + 255 23 260 46514523/260 3511-4. Fax: + 255 23 260 4651
Telefax: + 255 23 260 4651 Website: www.suanet.ac.tz
E-mail: [email protected]
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UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS
Chancellor: Hon. Al noor Kassum Cert. in Law, Muncaster School, Ashford, Middlesex,
England; Barrister-at- Law, Lincoln's Inn, London.
Chairman of Council: HE. Ambassador N.A. Kuhanga BA (Hons) Edu, MA Educ. (Howard)
Vice Chancellor: Prof. G. C. Monela Tel. 2604651 & 2604523 Dip. (For) (Olmotonyi); BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (For) Fax: 604651 (SUA); MF (Northern Arizona); PhD (NLH) E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.suanet.ac.tz Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic): Prof. P.R. Gillah Tel. 2604651 & 2604523 Dip. (For)Olmotonyi; BSc (For)(SUA); PGD(Pulp &Paper Fax: 604651 Tech) (Trondheim); MSc (For. Industries Techn). E-mail: [email protected] (Bangor,UK); PhD (Brunel). Web: www.suanet.ac.tz
Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Y.M. Ngaga, (Admin. & Fin.): BSc (For), MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (NLH) Tel. 023 2604653 Fax: 023 2604573 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.suanet.ac.tz FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE Dean: Prof (Mrs) S. Nchimbi- Msolla Tel. 2604649 BSc (Agric) (UDSM); MSc (Plant Breeding & Genetics) Fax: 2604649 (Wisconsin);PhD (Wisconsin) E-mail: [email protected]
Deputy Dean (Academic): Prof. B.E. Chove, Tel. 2604649 BSc (Proc. Eng.) (UDSM); MSc (Food Process Fax: 2604649 Engineering) (Reading); PhD (Reading) E-mail: [email protected] Deputy Dean (Admin): Prof. S.W. Chenyambuga, Tel. 2604649 BSc (Agric.) (SUA); MSc (Animal Production) Fax: 2604649 (SUA); PhD (Animal Breeding & Genetics) (SUA) E-mail: [email protected] Head, Dept. of Animal Science and Dr. N. Madalla, Production: BSc (Ani. Sci) (SUA); MSc (Aquaculture) (Ghent); Tel. 023 260 3530 PhD (Stirling) E-mail: [email protected] Head, Dept. of Food Science and Prof. J.M. Msuya Technology: BSc (Agric.) (SUA); MSc (Human Nutrition) Tel.023 2604402 (Otago); PhD (Food Economics) (Kiel) E-mail: [email protected]
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Head, Dept. of Agricultural Prof. C.P. Msuya - Bengesi Education and Extension: BSc. (HEHN) (SUA); MSc. (AEE) (SUA); PhD (Pretoria) Tel/Fax:+255(023)2604795 E-mail: [email protected] Web. www.suanet.ac.tz/agriculture/daee Head, Dept. of Agricultural Dr. B.A. Salim
Engineering and Land Planning: BSc (Eng.) (UDSM); MSc (Agric. Eng.) Tel. 023 2604216 (Newcastle); PhD (Computer Modeling and Simulation E-mail: [email protected] (Bonn) Head, Dept. of Crop Science and Prof. T.M. Msogoya, Production: BSc (Agric) (SUA); MSc (Option Ornamental Crop Tel. 023 2603681 Production) (INHP); PhD (Applied Biology) (Essex) E-mail: [email protected] Head, Dept. of Soil Science: Prof. E.M.M Marwa Tel. 023 2603999/4881 BSc (Geology) (UDSM); Pgd.Dip. (Eng. Geology) (ITC); Fax: 023 2603259 MSc (Engineering Geology) (ITC); PhD (Plant & Soil E-mail: [email protected] Sciences) (Aberdeen) Head, Dept. of Agricultural Prof. D.M. Gabagambi, Economics and Agribusiness: BSc (Agric.) (SUA); MSc. (Agric. Econ) (SUA); Tel. 023 2603415 PhD (Agric. Eco) (Hohenheim) E-mail: [email protected]
FACULTY OF FORESTRY AND NATURE CONSERVATION Ag. Dean: Dr. D.A. Silayo Tel. 2604648 BSc (For) (SUA), MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (SUA). Fax: 2604648 E-mail: [email protected]
Deputy Dean: Tel. 2604648 Fax: 2604648 E-mail: [email protected] Head, Dept. of Forest Biology: Dr. E.E. Mwakalukwa E-Mail: [email protected] BSc (For) (SUA); MSc. (For) (SUA); PhD (Copenhagen)
Head, Dept. of Forest Engineering: Dr. D.A. Silayo Tel. 023 2604387 BSc (For) (SUA), MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (SUA). E-Mail: [email protected]
Head, Dept. of Forest Economics: Prof. J.A. Moshi Tel. 023 2604648/3718 BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (For) (SUA); Fax: 023 2604648/3718 PhD (SUA). E-Mail: [email protected] Head, Dept. of Forest Dr. J.Z. Katani Mensuration and Management: BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (Wageningen). E-mail: [email protected]
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Head, Dept. of Wood Utilization: Dr. S. Augustino E-Mail: [email protected] BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (For) (Wales).
Head, Dept. of Wildlife Management: Prof. V.G. Ndibalema Tel. 023 2601376 Cert. (Fish.) (Nyegezi); Dip. (Fish.) (Kunduchi); BSc E-Mail: [email protected] (Zoology) (UDSM); MSc (Wildlife Mgt & Control) (Reading); PhD (NTNU). FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Ag. Dean: Prof. R.R. Kazwala Tel. 2604647 BVM (SUA); MVM (Dublin); PhD (Edinburgh) Fax: 2604647 E-mail: [email protected] Deputy Dean: Prof. M. J. Kipanyula, Tel. 2604647 BVM (SUA), MSc (Neuroscience) (London), PhD Fax: 2604647 (Neurobiology) (Padua) E-mail: [email protected] Head, Dept. of Veterinary Prof. S.I. Kimera Medicine and Public Health: BVM (SUA); MSc & PhD (Reading) E-mail: [email protected] Head, Dept. of Veterinary Prof. D.G. Mpanduji Surgery and Theriogenology: BVM (SUA); MVM (SUA); PhD (Berlin) E-mail: [email protected] Head, Dept. of Veterinary Prof. G. Misinzo Microbiology and Parasitology: BVM (SUA); MSc (Molecular Biology) (Leuven); PhD E-mail: [email protected] (Ghent) Head, Dept. of Veterinary Physiology, Prof. R.A. Max Pharmacology, Biochemistry and BVM (SUA); MVM (SUA); PhD (Nottingham) Toxicology: E-mail: [email protected] Head, Dept. of Veterinary Pathology: Prof. J.J. Malago E-mail: [email protected] BVM (SUA); MSc (Animal Pathology) (Utrecht); PhD.
(Utrecht) Head, Dept. of Veterinary Anatomy: Prof. M. J. Kipanyula E-mail: [email protected] BVM (SUA), MSc (Neuroscience) (London), PhD (Neurobiology) (Padua) FACULTY OF SCIENCE Dean: Prof. P. Mwangi’ngo BSc (For) & MSc (For) Tel. 2601363, 2601364 (SUA); PhD (Wales) Fax: 2603404 E-mail: [email protected] Deputy Dean: Dr. C. Mjemah Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BSc (Env. Eng.) (UCLAS); MSc (Royal Inst. Techn.-KTH); Fax: 2603404 PhD (Ghent) E-mail: [email protected]
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Head, Dept. of Physical Sciences: Dr. P.E. Mtoni Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BSc. (Agric Eng) (SUA); MSc (MNRSA (NLH)); PhD Fax: 2603404 (Cranfield) E-mail: [email protected]
Head, Dept. of Social Sciences: Dr. S.C. Komba Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BA (Education) (UDSM); MA (Education) (UDSM); Fax: 2603404 PhD (UDSM) E-mail: [email protected] Head, Dept. of Biological Sciences: Dr. A. Malisa Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BVM (SUA); MVM (SUA); PhD (SUA) Fax: 2603404 E-mail: [email protected] Head, Dept. of Mathematics and Dr. T. Kassile
Biometry: BSc (UDSM); MSc (Applied Statistics) (Limburgs); MSc Tel. 2601363, 2601364 (Biostatistics) (Limburgs); PhD (Economics) (UDSM) Fax: 2603404 E-mail: [email protected] Head, Dept. of Informatics Dr. C. Sanga
Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BSc. (Comp Sc.) (UDSM); MSc (Comp. Sc.) (Osmania); Fax: 2603404 PhD (Western Cape) E-mail: [email protected] Head, Dept. of Education Dr. E.S. Kira
Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BSc. (Education) (UDSM); Master (Education) (UDSM)); Fax: 2603404 PhD (Education) (UDSM) E-mail: [email protected] DEVELOPMENT STUDIES INSTITUTE Director: Prof. C. Nombo, Tel. 023 2604645 BSc. (HEHN) (SUA); MSc. (AEE) (SUA); PhD Fax: 023 2604645 (Wageningen) E-mail: [email protected] Deputy Director: Dr. Kitundu (Bengesi, Tel. 023 2604645 Fax: 023 2604645 E-mail: [email protected] INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION Director: Prof. G.G. Kimbi Tel. 023 2604549 BSc (Agric.) (SUA); PgD (Soil Science) (Norway); Fax: 023 2603718 MSc (Agric) (SUA); PhD. (Cornell) E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Deputy Director: Prof. L.S. Mulungu Tel. 023 2604549 BSc. (Agric) (SUA); MSc (Agric.) (SUA); PhD (SUA) Fax: 023 2603718 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
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DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Director: Prof V.R.M. Muhikambele. Tel. 023 2604388 BSc (Agric.) (SUA); MSc (Agric) & PhD (Reading) Fax: 023 2604388 E-mail: [email protected] Deputy Director Prof A.P. Muhairwa (Postgraduate Studies): BVM (SUA); PhD (KVL) Tel. 023 2604388 Fax: 023 2604388 E-mail: [email protected] Deputy Director Dr. N. Amur, (Research & Publications) BSc (Horticulture) (SUA); MSc (Soil Science & Land Mgt) Tel. 023 2604388 (SUA); PhD (Arkansas) Fax: 023 2604388 E-mail: [email protected] SOKOINE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY Director: Dr. A.S. Sife Tel. 023 2604639 BSc. (For) (SUA); MA (Inf.) (UDSM); PhD (UDSM) E-Mail [email protected]
Deputy Director: Prof. M.J.F. Lwehabura Tel. 023 2604639 B.A (Ed.) (UDSM); MA (Lib) (Sheffield); PhD(Kwazulu E-Mail [email protected] Natal) COMPUTER CENTRE Director: Dr. L. Busagala Tel. 023 2604838 BSc (HE&HN)(SUA); PGD (Computer Studies) E-mail: [email protected] (UDSM); PhD (Mie)
Deputy Director: Dr. A.J. Churi Tel. 023 2604838 BSc (Computer Studies)(UDSM); MSc (Computer E-mail: [email protected] Sciences) (Essex); PhD (SUA)
SUA CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT Director: Dr. D. Mwaseba Tel/Fax:+255(023) 2604279 BSc (Agric.) (SUA); M Phil (Agric. Ext. & Rural Soc.)
Fax: 023 2604360 (Obafemi Awolowo), PhD (Norwegian Univ. of E-mail: [email protected] Life Sciences) Deputy Director: Dr. C. Mahonge Tel. 023 2604279 BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (Wageningen) Fax: 023 2604360 E-mail: [email protected] SUA PEST MANAGEMENT CENTRE Director: Prof. A.W. Massawe Tel. 023 2604621 BSc (Agric) (SUA); MSc (Norway); PhD (SUA) Fax: 023 2604360 E-mail: [email protected]
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Deputy Director: Dr. L.L. Mnyone Tel. 023 2604621 BVM (SUA); MPVM (SUA); PhD (Applied Fax: 023 2604360 Epidemiology) (Wageningen) E-mail: [email protected] DIRECTORATE OF SOLOMON MAHLANGU CAMPUS Director: Prof. (Mrs) Y.C. Muzanila Tel. 023 2604614, 2601363, 2601364 & BSc (Gen) (UDSM); MSc (Food Sc & Tech.) & 2603545 PhD (Reading) Deputy Director: Dr. F. Kahimba Tel. 023 2604614, 2601363, 2601364 & BSc. (Civil Eng. (UDSM)); MSc. (Water Reso. Eng); 2603545 (UDSM) STUDENTS’ ADMINISTRATION Dean of Students: Mr. P.J. Motshabi BA (Psychology) (Western Cape), MBA (Marketing) (Luton, UK)
Deputy Dean of Students: Ms. R. Mshana BA (Education), MEMA (Education) (UDSM) OTHER OFFICIALS: Bursar: Mr. P. Raphael Tel. 023 2604663 B.Com (UDSM); CPA (T); MBA (UK); E-mail: [email protected] Chief Planning Officer: Mr. R.L. Massawe Tel. 023 2603868 BA (Econ)(UDSM); MA (Econ.)(NR) E-mail: [email protected] Estate Manager: Mr. D.M.T. Komba BSc. (Civil Eng) (UDSM);MSc. (Const. Mgt)(Bath) Public Relations Officer: Mr. K.A. Msagati Tel. 023 2604623 Dip (Journalism) (TSJ); Dip. (Int. Rel) (CFR) (Dar); E-mail: [email protected] PGD(Mass Com.) (SAUT)
Resident Medical Officer: Dr. O. A. Kasuwi Tel. 023 2604682 M.D.M.MED. (Internal Medicine); DM. Cardiology Fax: 023 2604573 Dip. Ultrasonography, ACLS.AHA. (Jorberg University- E-.Mail: [email protected] SA); Dip. HIV/AIDS. (Makerere); Dip. Clinical Medicine.
Physician Cardiologist and Head of Department (RMO) Chief Internal Auditor: Mrs A.K. Mlyomi E-mail: [email protected] B.Com (Accountancy) (UDSM); CPA(T); MBA (UDSM) Corporate Counsel: Mrs. L.M. Gillah E-mail [email protected] L.L.B (UDSM); PGD (Law) (Brunel); L.L.M. (UDSM)(Corporate Counsel)(Advocate) Legal Framework and Institutional Vision and Mission Sokoine University of Agriculture was first established on the 1st July, 1984 by Parliamentary Act No. 14 of 1984 through the amendment of Parliamentary Act No 6 of the same year. Following repealing of the Act, the university is now operating through the Sokoine University of Agriculture Charter, 2007 through the broad framework of the Universities Act, 2005.
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The University operations are guided by its vision, which is “To become a centre of excellence in Agriculture and allied sciences”. The University’s resolve revolves around its mission, which is “To promote development through training, research and delivery of services”. In achieving its vision and fulfilling its mission, the university upholds the principles of academic excellence; integrity, and freedom; effectiveness; efficiency; participatory management; social responsibility, equity and justice; professional and ethical standard and, continuous learning. Location of the University: SUA lies on the slopes of the Uluguru Mountains, at an altitude of about 500-600 metres above sea level and receives an average annual rainfall of between 600 – 1000 mm. The Main Campus which has a total land area of 3,350 ha is situated 3.0 km from the centre of Morogoro Municipality and about 200 km west of Dar es Salaam. Other campuses include Solomon Mahlangu Campus (SMC) in Morogoro Municipality; Olmotonyi Campus in Arusha and the Mazumbai Campus in Lushoto, Tanga. In addition the University also owns Towelo Morning Side (6.0 ha) which is located at an altitude of about 1,300 metres above sea level on the Uluguru Mountains, on the outskirts of Morogoro Municipality. Moshi University College of Cooperative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS) which is a constituent college of SUA is located in Moshi Municipality. Academic and Administrative Units of the University
The University has one constituent college (MUCCoBS); four faculties comprising the Faculty of Agriculture (FoA), Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation (FFNC), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM) and the Faculty of Science (FoS). It has eight Directorates/Institutes/Centres consisting of the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), Development Studies Institute (DSI), Directorate of Research and Postgraduates Studies (DRPGS), Computer Centre (CC), Sokoine National Agricultural Library (SNAL), SUA Centre for Sustainable Rural Development (SCSRD) and SUA Pest Management Centre (SPMC). The academic units are supported by administrative units which include Solomon Mahlangu Campus (SMC) directorate, the Office of the Dean of Students, Planning Unit, Estates Department, Finance Department, Department of Sports and Games and the SMC Hospital; the latter which is supported by the Health Facility based at the Main Campus. Academic Programmes and Admission Requirements Academic Programmes Ongoing degree and non-degree (BSc/BA) programmes The University currently offers undergraduate training leading to the awards of BSc. Agriculture General; BSc. Agronomy; BSc. Human Nutrition; BSc. Food Science and Technology; BSc. Horticulture; BSc. Applied Agricultural Extension; BSc. Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness; BSc. Aquaculture; BSc. Range Management; BSc. Animal Science; BSc. Agricultural Engineering; BSc. Forestry; BSc. Wildlife Management; Bachelor of Tourism Management; Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine; BSc. Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences; BSc. Environmental Sciences and Management; BSc. with Education (Chemistry and Biology); BSc with Education (Chemistry and Mathematics); BSc with Education (Geography and Biology); BSc with Education (Geography and Mathematics); BSc with Education (Informatics and Mathematics); BSc. Informatics; Bachelor of Rural Development; BSc. Agricultural Education; BSc. Family and Consumer Sciences; BSc. Irrigation and Water Resources, and BSc. Bio-process and Post-harvest Engineering. Furthermore, SUA also offers Diploma in Laboratory Technology; Diploma in Tropical Animal Health and Production; Diploma in Information and Library Science and Diploma in Records, Archives and Information Management; Diploma in Information Technology and Certificate in Information Technology.
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Ongoing postgraduate programmes The University offers the following postgraduate programmes; MSc. Agricultural Economics, Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness), MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics, Master of Business Administration (Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Agribusiness), MSc. Agricultural Education and Extension, MSc. Agricultural Engineering, MSc. Irrigation Engineering and Management, MSc. Land Use Planning and Management, MSc. Crop Science, MSc. Soil Science and Land Management, MSc. Tropical Animal Production, MSc. Food Science, MSc. Human Nutrition, MSc. Forestry, MSc. Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable Agriculture, MSc. Wildlife Management, Master of Veterinary Medicine, MSc. Comparative Animal Physiology, MSc. Biochemistry, MSc. Clinical Chemistry, MSc. Pharmacology, MSc. in Applied Toxicology, MSc. Anatomy, MSc Applied Cell Biology, MSc. Veterinary Pathology, MSc. Clinical Pathology, MSc. Applied Microbiology, MSc. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, MSc. Parasitology, Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, MSc. Public Health and Food Safety, MSc. Epidemiology, MSc. Veterinary Surgery, MSc. Applied Veterinary Anesthesiology, MSc. Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, Master of Arts in Rural Development, MSc. Natural Products, MSc. Ecosystem and Management, MSc. Agroforestry, MSc. Forest Resource Assessment and Management, MSc. Forest Product and Technology, MSc. Environmental and Natural Resource Economics and Mphil. SUA also offers Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics. Doctorate degrees are offered in all Faculties/Institutes in various areas of specialization including Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Postdoctoral Studies, Doctor of Science and the Doctor of honoris causa. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
1.0 General information 1:1 A-Level applicants are required to apply to pursue studies through Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU) whereas other categories of applicants shall be admitted to pursue undergraduate studies after submitting application forms accompanied by certified copies of certificates of O-Level, and A-Level/Diploma/Certificate training as well as birth certificate after fulfilling the conditions of such programmes.
1:2 Admission of a candidate shall be granted only if the University receives satisfactory evidence of adequate financing for the whole course of the study.
2:0 Admission requirements for short-term or occasional students 2.1 Applications shall only be considered from those candidates who possess qualifications
for admission to undergraduate degree courses.
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2.2 Short-term students are required to register as students of the University for one full academic unit (two semesters) or a single semester in the first or second or third or fourth or fifth year for all courses or a few selected ones, depending on one’s preference and arrangements. At the end of the course(s), semester or academic unit, such students shall be assessed in accordance with the SUA examination requirements.
2.3 Applications using special forms should be routed through own universities for those already enrolled in university programmes.
2.4 Students will be required to pay prescribed university fees prior to joining the progarmmes.
2.5 Short- term students have to abide to SUA By-laws and will enjoy all facilities just like any other bonafide SUA student.
3: 0 Minimum requirements 3: 1 Admission will be provided if a candidate meets the minimum requirements and in
accordance with the capacities of the respective degree programme as determined by SENATE.
3:2 The minimum requirements for undergraduate degree programmes for direct candidates shall be two Principal Level passes in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) that add up to a minimum of 3.0 points for natural science and 4.5 for socio-science programmes. For science female candidates, the cut off is 2.5. An equivalent candidate shall be required to have a credit ‘E’ grade at ‘A’ level. A mature candidate shall be required to have a Diploma or Credit/Distinction at certificate level and with 4 passes at ‘O’ level. Such candidate shall be required to sit and pass the qualifying Mature Age University Entry Examination (MAEE).
3:3 The minimum requirements for non degree and postgraduate programmes are reflected in appropriate sections.
4:0 Registration for studies and courses 4:1 A candidate shall be registered using three full names and hence all initials that appear in
O/A- Level and other Certificates shall need to be spelt out during registration. No candidate shall be registered using less than three names unless certificates of Primary and Secondary schools and, other institutions bear only two names. A direct entrant hence shall be registered using the names which appear in the O- and A-level/Birth certificates whereas, an equivalent candidate shall be registered using full names as they appear in the O/A-Level and academic certificates. Where differences in names exist between O/A-Level and certificates of other institutions or birth certificates, the candidate shall be required to submit evidence of approval of changes of names to allow registration. In the event of lack of evidence, such a candidate shall not be allowed to be registered.
4:2 No candidate shall be allowed to change names during the course of study. 4:3 Change of degree programmes shall only be permitted within two weeks after
commencement of the first year of studies and after paying a non-refundable fee of Tsh 10,000/= (reviewed from time to time). A candidate wishing to change degree programme shall also be required to pay costs related to change of the identity card.
4:4 A candidate wishing to change degree programme after the first year of study shall be required to lodge in a request accompanied with supporting documents and paying a non-refundable fee of Tsh 20,000/=. Permission will be granted after working out credit transfers and identifying appropriate entry points for the prospective degree programme. Such candidate shall also pay the prevailing costs of processing a new identity card.
4.5 Registration shall be done at the beginning of each semester. The deadline for registration for semester one candidates shall be three weeks from the first date of the orientation week and shall be two weeks after the commencement of studies for semesters 2-10. A candidate who fails to register within the prescribed period shall be deemed to have his/her registration status withdrawn.
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4:6 A candidate shall be registered after paying University fees. For first year candidates, in addition, registration will be done after verification of original certificates. Partial payments of university fees to allow registration for studies shall only be granted by the University authority under special circumstances.
4:7 Candidates in semester one shall be required to register for all courses of semester 1, whereas candidates in other semesters will register for courses for the subsequent semesters four weeks before the end of the ongoing semesters.
4:8 A candidate who does not register for the courses required in a given semester shall have lost the opportunity and shall not be allowed to register for such courses when next offered. In case of failure to register again without compelling reasons, the candidate shall be discontinued.
4:9 For an elective course to be offered, the minimum number of candidates pursuing the course should be ten.
4:10 The Dean of Students shall grant permission for absence from attending classes to candidates with genuine social and medical reasons after consultation with the Resident Medical Officer (RMO) for up to two days.
4.11 Permission sought on the basis of academic reasons and for a period exceeding two days (for social and medical reasons) shall be granted by the Head of Department/Dean of the Faculty/Director of Institute hosting the degree programme.
5:0 Postponement and resumption of studies 5:1 A candidate shall be allowed to postpone studies after submitting an application letter
accompanied with supporting documents. Permission shall be granted by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) or any other authority appointed by the Vice Chancellor after being satisfied with reason(s) advanced, including failure to pay university fees.
5:2 Postponement of studies shall be for a duration of one semester or one academic unit. Under special circumstances, the postponement of studies can be extended for one additional academic unit. Such extension shall be provided when supported by relevant documents. A candidate staying out of the University beyond two years or without permission after the first postponement of studies may resume studies upon applying for re-admission as a fresh candidate.
5:3 A candidate shall be allowed to resume studies after submitting his/her application which, where applicable, is supported by evidence of capability to resume and undertake studies. Permission for resumption of studies shall be granted by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) or any other authority as permitted by the Vice Chancellor.
5:4 A candidate shall be allowed to resume studies in the semester for which permission was granted. Permission to resume studies shall be granted by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) or any other authority as permitted by the Vice Chancellor upon submission of relevant supportive documents.
5:5 A candidate permitted to postpone studies shall retain his/her registration and hence registration number, but shall be required to meet the costs of production of identity card and any other documents which relate to the re-admission process.
5:6 A candidate permitted to postpone studies shall be required to hand in the identity card and other University properties to relevant authorities within two weeks from the date of granting of permission. A candidate who would not have fulfilled the condition shall have his/her registration withdrawn.
6:0: Fate of discontinued students 6:1 A candidate who ceases to be a bonafide student of SUA shall be required to fill in the
clearance form and return all University properties including identity and examination number cards to relevant authorities. A candidate who fails to return any University property shall not be allowed for admission for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at SUA.
6:2 A candidate who is discontinued on the basis of having failed to meet the minimum requirements for continuing with studies shall be permitted to re-apply and be re-admitted in a programme other than the one he/she failed, as a fresh candidate after a
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lapse of one academic unit. Re-admission in the degree programme that the candidate had initially failed shall only be after submitting evidence of having undertaken additional training in a form of certificate/diploma or short courses in the relevant discipline.
6:3 A candidate discontinued from studies on the basis of examination irregularities at SUA or in any other institution of higher learning shall not be allowed for re-admission/admission for studies at SUA.
Programme – Specific Admission requirements Faculty of Agriculture Bachelor of Science in Applied Agricultural Extension: Distinction or credit Diploma in Agricultural and Livestock fields already working in extension field will be eligible if they have passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany or Zoology or Science and Practice of Agriculture in their Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (O.C.S.E.E) or equivalent. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General: Principal level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Botany, Physics/Mathematics and Sciences and Practice in Agriculture in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent OR Diploma/Certificate in Agriculture or related fields. Bachelor of Science in Horticulture: Principal level passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology/Botany/Zoology, Mathematics/Geography. Candidates without a Principal level pass in Mathematics should have passed Basic Applied Mathematics at the subsidiary level. Of these, Chemistry and at least ONE other subject must be passed at principal level OR Diploma/Certificate in Agriculture/Horticulture or related fields. Bachelor of Science in Animal Science: Principal level passes in Biology/Botany/Zoology/Science and Practice of Agriculture, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics. Of these, Biology/Botany/Zoology/Science and Practice of Agriculture must be passed at principal level OR Diploma/Certificate in Animal Husbandry/ Animal Health/ Agriculture or related fields. Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology: Principal level passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology/ Home Economics/Mathematics/Food and Nutrition in Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination or its equivalent. Of these, Chemistry and at least ONE other subject must be passed at principal level OR Diploma/Certificate in Food Science/Home Economics or other related fields. Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Studies: Advanced level passes in Chemistry, and Biology or Home Economics or Agriculture or Food and Nutrition, and Mathematics or Physics or Geography in the Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent OR Diplomas with distinction/credit in Human Nutrition or Home Economics or Clinical Medicine or Community Development or Nursing and other related fields. Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition: Principal level passes in Chemistry, and Biology or Home Economics or Agriculture or Food and Nutrition, and Mathematics or Physics or Geography in the Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent OR Diplomas with distinction/credit in Human Nutrition or Home Economics or Food Science or Nursing or community development or Clinical Medicine and other related fields. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering: Principal level passes in Advanced Level Mathematics and Physics OR Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or equivalent qualifications with an average grade of C and at least a B grade in Mathematics level OR Diploma in Agricultural Engineering or related fields.
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Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering: Principal level passes in Advanced Level Mathematics and Physics / Chemistry /Geography AND at least a credit pass in Physics and Chemistry/Biology/ Science and Practice in Agriculture OR Diploma/Certificate in Agricultural Engineering or related fields with a credit pass in Mathematics in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination. Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering: Principal level passes in Advanced Level Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Geography AND at least a credit pass in Physics and Chemistry/Biology/ Science and Practice in Agriculture at Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination OR an Equivalent Examination OR NTA 5 Certificate or equivalent qualification with an average grade of C and at least a “C” grade in Mathematics/Diploma/Certificate in Agricultural Engineering or related fields with a credit pass in Mathematics at Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination. Bachelor of Science in Agronomy: Two principal passes and one at subsidiary level. The principal passes have to be in Biology/Botany, and in either of the following: Chemistry, Agricultural Science and Practice, Physics/Mathematics, or Geography OR Diploma/Certificate in Agriculture or related fields. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness: Principal passes in Physics, Mathematics, Economics, Chemistry, Geography, and Practice of Agriculture/Biology/Botany/Zoology OR Diploma/ Certificate in Agriculture or related fields.
Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture: Principal level passes in: Biology/ Botany/Zoology/Science and Practice of Agriculture, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics/Geography OR Diploma /Certificate in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Natural Sciences, Animal Husbandry/ Production/Wildlife, Animal Health or Agriculture.
Bachelor of Science in Range Management: Principal level passes in Biology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Science and Practice of Agriculture, Chemistry and Physics/ Mathematics/ Geography OR Diploma/Certificate in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Natural Sciences, Animal Husbandry/Production/Wildlife, Animal Health or Agriculture. Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation Bachelor of Science in Forestry: Principal level passes in Biology/Botany and Chemistry or Physics/Geography OR Diploma/Certificate in Forestry or Bee-keeping or Wildlife Management or Agriculture (with forestry component). Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management: Principal level passes in Biology/Botany/Zoology or Chemistry/Physics/Geography OR Diploma/Certificate in Wildlife Management, Forestry, Bee-keeping, Animal Health or Animal Production Bachelor of Tourism Management: Principal passes in Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Mathematics, and Food and Nutrition; Home Economics. The sum of points from at least two subjects should not be less than 4.5. Candidates with principal passes in Economics, Commerce or Languages should in addition have passes in Biology at “O” Level OR Diploma/Certificate in Tourism, Hotel Management, Catering, Nutrition, Home Economics, Agriculture, Education, Forestry, or Wildlife Management. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine: Principal Level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology, and the other in Physics, Mathematics, Geography or Science and Practice in Agriculture in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education. In addition, candidates must also have ‘O’ level passes in English and Mathematics OR Diploma/Certificate in Animal Health, Animal Production, Wildlife, Fisheries or relevant fields
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Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences: Principal level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology/Botany, and the other in Physics, Mathematics, Geography or Science and Practice in Agriculture. Of these, at least TWO must be passed at the Principal Level and must include Chemistry and Biology/Zoology/Botany OR Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology, Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Applied Biology, Applied Chemistry, Animal Health, Animal Production, Wildlife, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forest, Bee-keeping. Diploma in Laboratory Technology: Advanced level certificate with passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Of these subjects one must be passed at principal level; with total points of TWO. Candidates with advanced level passes in combinations without Biology MUST have passed Biology at credit level in O-level OR Basic Technician Certificate from recognized institutions with principal passes in Biology and Chemistry, and trade test Certificate of at least Grade II or A. Diploma in Tropical Animal Health and Production: Advanced level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology, Physics, Geography or Science and Practice of Agriculture. Of these at least one must be passed at principal level OR Holders of appropriate certificates such as Certificate in General Agriculture and Animal Health (Agrovet), Certificate in Animal Health and Production (AHPC), Certificate in Agriculture and Livestock Production (CALP). A holder of such a certificate should have a minimum of three credit passes at O level in Biology/Zoology/Botany, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics at Tanzania Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or equivalent. Faculty of Science Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Management: Principal level passes in Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Botany/Zoology, Advanced Level Mathematics/Geography/Science and Practice in Agriculture in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent. Of these, Chemistry is mandatory and must be passed at principal level. Candidates without a Principal level pass in Advanced Level Mathematics should have passed Basic Applied Mathematics at the subsidiary level OR Diploma/Certificate in the fields of Physical, Chemical or Biological sciences. Bachelor of Science in Informatics: Principal level passes in Advanced Level Mathematics and any other Science subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent OR relevant diploma in ICT and related fields. Bachelor of Science with Education with options in Chemistry and Biology; Geography and Biology; Geography and Mathematics; Chemistry and Mathematics and Mathematics and Informatics). At least two principal level passes in relevant subjects that include Biology, Zoology, Botany, Geography, Chemistry, Advanced Level Mathematics, Physics OR relevant diploma qualifications Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education: Principal level passes in Chemistry, Biology/Zoology/Botany, Geography or Science and Practice in Agriculture OR Diploma in relevant qualifications. Development Studies Institute Bachelor of Rural Development: Principal passes in History, Geography, Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Practice and Science of Agriculture in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent. The sum of the total points from at least two principal level passes should not be less than 4.5 OR Diploma/Certificate in Rural Development or Agriculture, livestock or related fields. Sokoine National Agricultural Library Diploma in Information and Library Science: Advanced level Certificate with at least one Principal Pass in one of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Science and
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Practice of Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Commerce, History, English, French and Swahili OR Certificate in Librarianship or other disciplines and O-level passes in at least 3 subjects. A working experience of one year will be an added advantage. Diploma in Records, Achieves and Information Management: Advanced level Certificate with at least one Principal Pass in one of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Science and Practice of Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Commerce, History, English, French and Swahili OR Certificate in Records/Office Management with a minimum of 2nd Class or certificate in other disciplines and O-level passes in at least 3 subjects. A working experience of at least one year can be an added advantage. Computer Centre Certificate in Information Technology: Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with passes in at least three subjects which will make the total point to be four (4). Diploma in Information Technology: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) level Certificate with at least one Principal Pass in one of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Science and Practice of Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Commerce.
OR A Certificate in Information Technology, Engineering or other relevant disciplines from a accredited Institution and Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education passes in at least 3
subjects. A working experience of one year will be an added advantage.
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GENERAL UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 1.0 Examinations
1.1 Examinations shall include continuous assessments (tests, assignments, seminar
presentations, practical, and oral tests) and end of semester examinations including oral
examinations where applicable.
1.2 There shall be written examinations during each semester for each course taught. There
shall also be practical and/or oral examinations where applicable.
1.3 There shall be probation examinations before the beginning of the academic year for
courses which are required for a candidate to attain the minimum credits (12 for each
semester and 24 for each academic unit).
2.0 Eligibility for Examinations
2.1 No candidate shall be eligible for any examination in any subject unless the Instructor
and the Head of Department have satisfied themselves that the candidate has
undertaken the course by attendance.
2.2 A candidate shall only be allowed sit for a scheduled examination (s) if he/she would
have attended 80% of the course through lectures, seminars and tutorials but for
practical sessions, one is supposed to attain 100% attendance rate. A candidate who fails
to attain at least 80% and 100% attendance rates for lectures/seminars and practicals,
respectively shall be required to retake the whole course when next offered.
2.3 A candidate shall be required to attend all sessions of Field Practical Training (FPT) and
one who misses any session without the permission of the Dean or Director or Head of
Department or his appointee (i.e. FPT supervisor) shall be discontinued from studies. In
case of permission being granted, the candidate shall be required to complete the
training session using own resources.
3.0 Absence from Examinations
3.1 A candidate who absents oneself from an end of semester examination including
probation examination(s) without compelling reasons shall be discontinued from
studies.
3.2 A candidate who absents oneself from any continuous assessment test or fails to submit
assignment(s) given as part of the coursework without compelling reasons shall be
considered to have attempted such examinations or assignment(s) and shall be awarded
a zero mark.
3.3 A candidate who fails to sit for a continuous assessment test(s) or submit an
assignment(s) because of compelling reasons shall be required to complete the same
before attempting the end of semester Examination(s) of the respective course. Such a
candidate shall be responsible for initiating a request for the continuous assessment test
or assignment.
3.4 A candidate allowed to be absent from the end of semester examination (s) shall carry
forward the examination(s) as incomplete and shall have to sit for the respective
examination(s) during the subsequent probation examination session.
3.5 Permission for postponement of end of semester examination(s) shall be granted by the
Dean/Director after consultation with the Head of Department, Dean of Students and,
where applicable, the Resident Medical Officer. Postponement of course assessment tests
shall be granted by the course instructor in consultation with the Head of
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Department/Dean of Faculty/Director of Institute.
4:0 Assessment Criteria for various components of Examinations
4:1 The pass mark shall be 50% for practical and theory, separately. There shall be no
compensation for marks scored in one paper for another paper.
4.2 Course work assessment for courses which have practical components shall be done as
follows:
(i) Students’ reports on practical work shall carry 10% of the assessment
(ii) Practical test[s] conducted each semester shall carry 25% of Assessment
(iii) Tests, essays, assignments and quizzes which will be given at appropriate stages
during the semester session will carry 25% of the assessment.
(iv) The final written semester examination shall account for 40% of the final mark.
4.3 Coursework assessment for courses which have no practical components shall be done
as follows:
(i) Tests, essays and assignments shall carry 40% of the marks for the examination
paper.
(ii) The final written paper shall account for 60% of the marks for the examination paper.
4.4 Each candidate shall be required to undertake a Research Project to fulfill the academic
requirements.
4.5 Field practical training is an essential requirement of all programmes and shall be
conducted and assessed as spelt out in the respective curricula. A pass grade in the field
practical training shall be required before a candidate is allowed to proceed to the next
academic unit of study or to graduate in the case of a final year candidate.
5.0 Progression between Academic Units
5.1 A candidate shall be allowed to proceed to the next academic unit under a continuing
status after passing all the examinations that make a minimum of 24 credits. Such a
candidate shall have passed a minimum of 12 credits per semester.
5.2 A candidate failing in one or more paper (s) and having passed at least 16 credits with
the GPA of at least 2.0 and, for BVM students, a weighted average of more than 50% in
that academic unit shall be required to sit for probation examination(s) offered before the
start of the subsequent academic unit.
5.3 A candidate who fails probation examination(s) shall be allowed to proceed to the next
academic unit as a probation candidate. Such a candidate shall be required to re-take the
examination(s) as the last attempt during the subsequent probation examination session.
A candidate who fails to graduate after failing probation examination(s) shall be
required to sit for the respective examination(s) as the last attempt when next offered.
5.4 A candidate who fails in examination(s) which is required to make the minimum credits
after three attempts shall be discontinued from studies.
5.5 A candidate failing to get a total of 16 credits and/or a GPA of 2.0 and for the BVM
students a weighted average of 50%, based on the best 24 credits including all core
courses in that academic unit shall be discontinued from studies.
5.6 A candidate failing in electives over and above the required credits shall be allowed to
continue to the next academic unit but the results of the failed course(s) shall be recorded
in the transcript unless the candidate re-takes and passes the examination(s) during the
second or third attempt.
5.7 The maximum grade to be awarded to courses which were responsible for a candidate to
re-take the examination shall be a “C” of the pass mark of 50%.
5.8 For Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) candidates, progression from one academic
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unit to another shall be as follows:
5.8.1 A candidate shall be allowed to proceed to academic units 2, 3, 4 and 5 after
passing all examinations for core courses and electives that make at least 24 credits
for the academic unit, with the exception of semester 10, which is mainly a
practical-oriented semester.
5.8.2 A candidate who fails first sitting examination(s) for core courses offered during
the probation examination session shall not be allowed to proceed to the next
academic unit and shall be required to retake the examination(s) when next
offered.
5.8.3 A candidate who fails probation examinations for core courses shall not be allowed
to proceed to the next academic unit. Such a candidate shall be required to retake
the respective course(s) and examination(s) when next offered as third and last
attempt.
5.8.4 A candidate failing probation examination(s) as last attempt shall be discontinued.
5.8.5 A candidate failing foundation and elective courses shall be required to sit for
probation examination(s) offered before the beginning of next academic unit. A
candidate who fails probation examination(s) shall be allowed to proceed to the
next academic unit as a probation candidate and shall be required to sit for the
respective examination(s) as last attempt when next offered. A candidate who fails
such last attempt(s) shall be discontinued.
6.0 Examination Irregularities
6.1 Candidates are not allowed to enter examination venues without the
approval/permission of the invigilator(s). Those found to have done so shall be reported
to the Examinations Officer and the fate of such candidate may include being barred
from sitting for the examinations.
6.2 Candidates are required to be present within the examination premises 30 minutes
before the scheduled time of the examinations.
6.3 No candidate shall be admitted to the examination room 30 minutes after the
commencement of the examinations.
6.4 A candidate reporting late (more than 30 minutes) shall be barred from sitting for the
examination and his/her case reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee.
6.5 A candidate who is barred from sitting for the scheduled end of semester/probation
examination(s) for reporting late upon the Examinations Officer being satisfied with
extenuating reasons, shall be allowed to sit for the examination(s) during the subsequent
probation examination period. In case of one being barred from sitting for a continuous
examination, such a candidate shall be required to do the missed test before the end of
the semester. In case of no compelling reason(s), such a candidate shall be considered to
have attempted and failed the examination (hence scored 0 marks).
6.6 A candidate must carry both the identity and examination number cards which must be
shown to the invigilator(s) before entering the examination room. A candidate failing to
show the two cards shall not be allowed to sit for the examination and the case shall
immediately be reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee. Such a candidate
shall be considered to have attempted and failed the respective examination.
6.7 A candidate must present oneself to the Invigilator(s) and for examination in a manner in
which he/she can be identified and matched up with the identity and examination
number cards. A candidate failing to present oneself in a manner that allows his/her
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identity to be determined shall not be allowed to sit for the scheduled examination and
the case shall then be reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee. Such a
candidate shall be considered to have attempted and failed the respective
examination(s); hence given a zero mark.
6.8 No candidate shall be allowed to put on a cap or a hat or wear sweaters, pullovers,
jackets and overcoats while in examination venues. Under special circumstances such as
medical grounds and upon request shall the Examinations Officer grant permission to
allow a candidate to use such materials during the examination(s). A candidate found
with such article(s) shall be required to surrender the material(s) and the case reported to
the Examination Irregularities Committee. However, the candidate shall be allowed to
continue with the examination and subsequent examinations during the period of
investigation.
6.9 No candidate shall be allowed to carry cell phones, handbags, purses, books, written and
other forms of papers into examination venues. Those found with such articles shall be
deemed to have possessed unauthorized materials and shall be required to surrender the
material(s) to the invigilator(s). Such a candidate shall be allowed to proceed with the
examination and the case reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee.
6.10 A candidate who carries any type of unauthorized material(s) into examination premises
requests to surrender such materials to the Invigilators on his/her own accord before
examination papers are distributed to candidates, shall be allowed to sit for examination
after formally surrendering the items. Such a candidate shall be served with a written
warning by the Examinations Officer following the recommendation of the Examination
Irregularities Committee. A candidate who is deemed to have committed such an
offence twice shall be discontinued from studies.
6.11 A candidate who carries unauthorized material(s) into examination premises and
declares to possess them after question papers have been distributed during the
examination, shall be deemed to have possessed unauthorized materials. Such a
candidate shall be required to surrender the item(s) to the invigilator and thereafter
allowed to proceed with the examination and other subsequent examinations during the
period of investigation of the case by the Examination Irregularities Committee.
6.12 No candidate shall be allowed to communicate with fellow candidates after entering the
examination room; communication shall only be between the Invigilators and the
candidates. A candidate found to be communicating with fellow candidates in any form
shall be deemed to have contravened university regulations and the case shall be
reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee for investigation. The candidate
however will be allowed to continue with examinations during the period of
investigation.
6.13 A candidate who is identified to be causing disturbances or any form of chaos during the
examination shall be prevented by the invigilator from doing the examination and by the
Examinations Officer from sitting for subsequent examinations. The case shall be
reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee for investigations.
6.14 There shall be no borrowing of materials of any kind including calculators, rulers,
statistical tables, pencils and pens among candidates during examinations. A candidate
found to be involved in an act of borrowing or exchanging material(s) of any form
during the examinations shall be deemed to have contravened university examinations
regulations and hence shall be required to surrender them to the Invigilator(s). Cases of
such candidates shall be reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee for
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investigation. Such a candidate shall however be allowed to continue with examinations
during the period of investigation.
6.15 A candidate who starts to write before the official start of the examination as declared by
the Invigilator(s) as well as one who continues to write after the official end of the
examination shall be reported to the Examination Irregularities Committee. Such a
candidate shall be served with a letter of warning by the Examinations Officer. A
candidate found to have committed a similar offence and served with a letter of warning
before shall be discontinued from studies.
6.16 No candidate shall be allowed to go out of the examination room within 30 minutes after
the commencement of the examination or leave the room within the last 30 minutes.
Permission to go out temporarily during the examination shall only be provided under
special circumstances by the Invigilator.
6.17 Bodily search of a candidate suspected of carrying unauthorized materials shall be done
by an academic member(s) of staff of the same sex.
6.18 All cases of examination irregularities shall be handled by the Examination Irregularities
Committee (EIC) that will advise the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee (SUGSC)
accordingly. The EIC shall investigate all cases of examination irregularities upon
receiving reports from Invigilator(s). The EIC shall have the powers to summon
candidates and members of staff as it deems necessary. Any candidate who will be
proven to have cheated, including being involved in plagiarism in any part of the
examination shall be discontinued from studies.
B: Guidelines Pertaining to University Examinations
1.0 Dates of examinations
1.1 Dates and times of conducting continuous assessment tests shall be indicated by the
respective instructor(s) in the course schedules.
1.2 Dates for the end of semester and probations examination shall be published in the
university almanac.
2.0 Conduct of the University Examinations
2.1 Overall co-ordination of the examinations shall be the responsibility of the Office of the
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic).
2.2 End of semester examinations shall be co-ordinated and conducted under the control of
the Dean/Director of the respective Faculty/Institute in collaboration with Heads of
Departments.
2.3 Instructors shall be responsible for providing students with course outlines and
information on the examinations and other class requirements (including taking class
attendance) that will provide a basis for evaluating students’ performance.
2.4. All end of semester theory and practical (where applicable) examinations shall be
examined for three hours, respectively.
3.0 Board of Examiners and Departmental Examination Committee
3.1 There shall be a Board of Examiners at Departmental level that shall consider and
recommend results to the Faculty/Institute Board.
3.2 There shall be Departmental Examination Moderation Committees responsible for
moderating end of semester examinations and evaluating the quality of continuous
assessment tests. Moderation of examinations shall also involve External Examiners who
shall be invited in examination marking and overall assessment at the end of the
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academic unit.
4.0 Release of End of Semester Examination Results
4.1 Release of “provisional” examination results (as approved by Faculty/Institute Boards)
shall be the responsibility of the respective Dean/Director.
4.2 Examination results shall be posted on notice boards at SUA and published in the SUA
website or any other means as deemed appropriate.
5.0 Procedure for Appeals
5.1. Students’ appeals shall be lodged to respective Deans/Directors using special appeal
forms within one semester from the date of publication of results. Only academic reasons
shall be considered.
5.2. All appeals must be accompanied by a non refundable appeal fee of fifteen thousand
shillings (15,000) only, which shall be subject to revision.
5.3 Appeals shall initially be considered by the Faculty/Institute Undergraduate Studies
Committees. The Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee (SUGSC) shall consider
recommendations of the Faculty/Institute committees and shall advise Senate
accordingly.
6.0 Preservation of Examination Scripts
6.1 The University shall preserve examination scripts for the purpose of reference for a
period of one academic unit after the end of the respective examinations.
7.0 Classification of Degrees
7.1 For the purposes of classification of degrees, a Five-Point System shall be used in
averaging the final grades.
7.2 Letter grades shall be assigned points based on equations, which take into account the
student’s raw marks in calculating the Grade Point (GP) for individual subjects. For all
degree programmes, with the exception of BVM, the grading system shall be as follows:
Grade Range of Equation Grade point Marks
A: 70 – 100% Y = 0.02X + 3 (4.4 – 5.0)
B+: 65 – 69% Y = 0.08X – 1.2 (4.0 – 4.3)
B: 60 – 64% Y = 0.2X – 9 (3.0 – 3.9)
C: 50 – 59% Y = 0.1X – 3 (2.0 – 2.9)
D: 40 – 49% Y = 0.1X – 3 (1.0 – 1.9)
E: 0 – 39% Y = (0.025) X (0 – 0.9)
Where Y = Grade point; X = Raw marks
Regarding Grade Point Average (GPA), this shall be calculated on the basis of weight
(credits) of the courses taken.
8.0 Procedure for calculating overall Grade Point Average (GPA) and classification of
degrees
8.1 In calculating the GPA, credits for all core courses shall be used as well as the credits
from electives making the minimum required for the degree programme. However,
where a candidate takes electives over and above the minimum required, credits from
electives with highest scores adding to minimum degree requirement shall be used in
calculating the GPA. The scores for the remaining electives shall be entered into the
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transcript.
8.2 Total credits for each course taken by a candidate shall have to be obtained in order to
get the weight for courses.
8.3 To get a score for each course, multiply the points in section (7.2), by corresponding
credits in section (8.2).
8.4 The total score for the degree shall be the sum of scores for all courses computed as in
section (8.3).
8.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) score for the degree shall be computed by dividing the Total
Score in section (8.4) by the Total credits obtainable under section (8.2).
8.6 The final degree classification for classifiable degree shall be as follows:-
Class Grade GPA range
First Class A 4.4 - 5.0
Upper Second B+ 3.5 - 4.3
Lower Second B 2.7 – 3.4
Pass C 2.0 - 2.6
8.7 The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree shall be awarded following
successful completion of the degree programme and this degree shall not be classified.
9.0 Replacement of lost Academic Certificates
9.1 The University may issue another copy in case of loss of the original certificate or
transcripts on condition that:
(i) The applicant must produce evidence that the loss had been adequately publicly
announced, including a written report from the Police
(ii) The applicant produces a sworn affidavit
(iii) The certificate or transcript so issued shall be marked “COPY”, across it
(iv) A non-refundable fee of 30,000/= or equivalent (US$ 30) shall be charged, for the
copy of the certificate or transcript issued.
10.0 Issuance of Transcripts
The University shall issue transcripts at a cost as shown hereunder (subject to
revision):
(i) Partial transcripts will cost Tshs. 10,000
(ii) Final transcript will cost Tshs. 20,000
(iii) Certification of transcripts and certificates will be charged a minimum of TSh.
3000/= for five copies and Tsh. 500/= for each extra copy.
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ADMISSION AND EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
A. Postgraduate Diplomas
Postgraduate Diplomas are programmes which open up windows for graduates to acquire additional skills adding value to their foundation degrees. The programmes are aimed at improving the career prospects, including self-employment and to enhance individual professional, personal and vocational growth of university graduates to become professionals in specific disciplines. The programmes are also expected to enable bridging the gap and improving the position of graduates in pursuing further studies in disciplines that may be slightly different from their foundation degrees, as may be guided by the regulations for higher degrees.
1.0 Minimum Admission Qualifications A candidate for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma of Sokoine University of Agriculture shall hold a bachelor degree from a recognized institution of higher learning, deemed to be equivalent to at least a pass degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture. Such qualification shall be in a subject or subjects relevant to the intended Postgraduate diploma.
2.0 Durations and Structure
Postgraduate diploma programmes will run for a maximum of twelve months, arranged in modules or divided in two semesters, on full time or part time basis as the specific regulations and guidelines of the respective Diploma may require. This flexibility will however be limited by the maximum duration for part-time candidates which is 24 months.
Monitoring of progress and performance in coursework shall involve timed examinations, assignments and practical reports as shall be stipulated in the programmes. A postgraduate Diploma is awarded after a candidate has successfully completed all the modules/semesters. A candidate failing to complete the course within the specified duration shall be discontinued from studies.
B. Master’s Degree Programmes
The Master’s degree Programmes are designed primarily as training courses to impart competence in working with scientific methods by means of which candidates will:-
(i) Extend theoretical, conceptual and practical knowledge in the respective area of study;
(ii) Be exposed to the fundamentals of research; (iii) Acquire certain new skills and techniques; (iii) Learn how to present results of research in a scholarly manner; (iv) Make some important contribution to knowledge even though it may not be very
original. 1.0 Structure and Duration of Master’s Degrees
The standard Master’s Degree Programmes of Sokoine University of Agriculture will be by Coursework and Research. Variations include:
Master’s by Course work only and
Master’s by Research only
In order to provide opportunity to individuals who may have limited time to attend coursework during normal working hours, in some disciplines, Evening programmes may be established for Master’s Degree by Coursework and Research and for Master’s Degree by Coursework only.
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1.1 Master’s Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research
Descriptors and Standards for Masters by Coursework and Research
This entails a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework offered over the duration of 12 months. This includes time for development of a research proposal. Upon successful completion of coursework and submission of an approved research proposal candidates are allowed to proceed onto the research part of the study, whose duration is 12 months. However, for part time candidates the duration of coursework part of the study may be as long as 24 months. Candidates that may not be able to complete the research part of study within the 12 prescribed months may be allowed extension of up to 12 months. Further, monitoring of progress and performance in coursework and research shall involve timed examination, assignments, practical reports and at least three refereed seminars.
1.2 Master’s Degree Programmes by Research only
Descriptors and Standards for Masters by Research only
A Master’s degree by research only is a new introduction. It is designed to offer Master’s degree training to candidates who may wish to pursue research careers and who by nature of their occupations may not be able to follow the standard Master’s coursework curricula. The programme entails 24 months of research work, including six months for development of a research proposal. Candidates that may not be able to complete the research part of study within the 24 prescribed months may be allowed extension of up to 12 months. Monitoring of progress and performance in research shall involve periodic presentation of a minimum of six referred seminars over the period of 24 months or 36 months when under extension of registration. Finally, candidates will be required to appear for defence of their dissertation/thesis, after having produced and submitted at least one manuscript for review in view of publication by any scientific journal.
1.3 Master’s by Coursework only
Descriptors and Standards for Masters by Coursework only
This is designed to be a career development programme by imparting postgraduate education for advanced theoretical and practical knowledge/skills for candidates wishing to pursue careers other than research. The essence is to gain a higher level mastery in practice of their selected professions. The designation of such degrees shall carry the word Master, but the suffix of Arts or Science shall be omitted. The standard duration for such degree programme shall be 12 months. The minimum accomplishment for award of degree shall be 16 credit hours and shall not exceed 20 credit hours. In addition, each candidate shall be required to present one refereed seminar during the second semester/term.
2.0 Minimum Admission Qualifications 2.1 A candidate for admission to the Master’s Degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture
shall either hold an Honours Degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture or a qualification from an approved institution of higher learning, deemed to be equivalent to an honours degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture and related to the discipline of intended study.
2.2 Candidates who hold unclassified degrees (e.g. BVM) should have a credit or a distinction in the subject of intended Master’s degree.
2.3 Candidates with Pass degree will also be considered for admission if: - 2.3.1 Their undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study was a B grade
average or above AND
2.3.2 They have satisfied the relevant Faculty/Institute that they have exhibited academic potential through extensive fieldwork/research experience of at least three years and/or additional professional development courses of duration of at least three months.
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2.4 Candidates who are non-degree holders but do hold Advanced or Postgraduate Diplomas may be considered for admission provided that such Diplomas are in the Upper Second/Distinction category and are from institutions considered to be institutions of Higher Learning recognized by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) as institutions of quality that would warrant that when their candidates hold the qualifications above, may be considered to be equivalent to at least a lower second class degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture.
3.0 Admission and Registration Arrangements
Candidates for Master’s Degree programme shall normally be admitted once a year. Late admissions may be considered as may be guided by Senate. Nevertheless, no applications for admissions shall be considered after the commencement of the academic year. No student shall be registered prior to payment of fees or without submission of a letter of commitment from a Sponsor.
Time for reporting: - Deadline for registration shall be on the Friday of the fourth week of the first term/semester of the academic year. There shall be an orientation meeting for all Masters Students after registration.
3.1 Master’s Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research.
3.1.1 Candidates shall be registered for Master’s degree by coursework-study followed by research leading to a dissertation.
3.1.2 Each candidate shall be assigned a supervisor(s) appointed by Senate on the recommendation of the relevant Department/Faculty/ Institute/Centre within a month after registration. The Supervisor(s) shall act as academic advisor(s) and guide the candidate in his/her coursework, research proposal development and research, and shall ensure that candidates submit to the Head of Department/Dean/Director of the relevant Department/Faculty/Institute periodic report (one every six months) on the candidate’s progress, including outcome of seminars. The reports shall normally be submitted in sequence, one for the period ending June 30th and the other for the period ending December 31st of each calendar year.
3.1.3 In order to impart competence in working with scientific methods, such candidates will be required to present a minimum of three seminars over a period of two years, two of which shall be refereed. The first of such seminars will be presented within six months after registration, to reflect on orientation of the subject matter of intended discipline of specialization. The second seminar shall be presented after completion of coursework as part of research proposal approval process. The purpose of these seminars shall be to ascertain competence in research methodology, analytical skills and applicable instruments. The remaining one seminar shall be presented before submission of the draft dissertation to the supervisor(s). The purpose of this seminar is to ascertain the candidate’s progress in research work and mastery of the discipline of study. It shall be the responsibility of the supervisor(s)/Course coordinator/Head of Department to call and assign topics for the seminars, whereas it shall be the responsibility of the Head of Department/Dean of the Faculty/Director of Institute/Centre to appoint a panel of two referees and one discussant who shall at the end of each seminar prepare a report to be submitted to the Dean with a copy to the Director Research and Postgraduate Studies.
3.1.4 Duration of registration period shall be 24 months and 36 months for full time and part time students respectively. For full time students, the first 10 months will be for coursework and development of research proposal and 2 months for preparation and soliciting funds from sponsors. The other 12 months will be used for carrying out research (9 months), submission and examination of dissertation (3 months).
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In case of part time students, the first 24 months will be used for coursework, development of research proposal and securing research funds. The remaining 12 months will be used for carrying out research (9 months), submission and examination of dissertation (3 months)
The duration of registration for full time and part time students under the Evening Programme option, shall be as specified in the curricula of such Master’s Degree programmes.
3.1.5 Candidates who fail to complete their dissertations within the specified period may apply for extension of registration to Senate through their relevant Faculties/Institutes. The maximum duration of the registration period (including extensions) for full time students shall not exceed 3 years and 4 years for part time students and 6 years for students under the Evening Programme option.
3.1.6 Failure of a candidate to complete the Master’s study programme within the specified periods shall mean his/her discontinuation from study, unless applications for extensions of registration have been approved by Senate.
3.2 Masters Degree Programmes by Research only
3.2.1 Candidates shall be registered for the Master’s degree by research only leading to a thesis.
3.2.2 Each candidate shall be assigned a supervisor(s) appointed by Senate on the recommendation of the relevant Department/Faculty/ Institute/Centre upon registration. The Supervisor(s) shall act as academic advisor(s) and guide the candidate in his/her research proposal development and research, and shall ensure that candidates submit to the Head of Department/Dean/Director of the relevant Department/Faculty/Institute periodic report (one every six months) on the candidate’s progress, including outcome of seminars.
3.2.3 The duration for this programme shall be 24 months with a possibility of extension not exceeding 12 months. The first six months shall be used for presentation of the orientation seminar and approval of the research proposal. The remaining 18 months shall be for research, seminar presentations and dissertation writing and submission.
3.2.4 In order to impart competence in working with scientific methods, such candidates will be required to present a minimum of six refereed seminars over a period of two years. The first of such seminars will be presented upon registration, to reflect upon orientation on the subject matter of intended discipline of specialization. The second seminar to be presented within four months after registration shall be a seminar for approval of the developed research proposal. The purpose of this seminar will be to ascertain competence in research methodology, analytical skills and applicable instruments. The remaining three seminars will be staggered over the remaining period of study, to ascertain the candidate’s progress in research work and mastery of the discipline of study. The sixth seminar will be for defence of the dissertation/thesis (refer to 3.2.6).
3.2.5 It shall be the responsibility of the Supervisor and the Postgraduate Studies Coordinator through the Head of Department/Director of Institute/Centre to call and assign topics for the seminars, whereas it shall be the responsibility of the Head of Department/Dean of the Faculty/Director of Institute/Centre to appoint a panel of two referees and one discussant who shall at the end of each seminar prepare a report to be submitted to the Dean with a copy to the Director Research and Postgraduate Studies.
3.2.6 Such candidates will be required to appear for defence of their dissertation/thesis, after evidence that at least one manuscript has been submitted and acknowledged for review by any scientific journal and that, dissertation examinations reports from both the internal and external examiners are positive.
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3.2.7 Candidates who fail to complete their dissertations within the specified period may apply for extension of registration to Senate through their relevant Faculties/Institutes. The maximum duration of the registration period (including extensions) shall not exceed 36 months.
3.3 Masters by Coursework only
3.3.1 Candidates shall be registered for the Master’s degree by coursework only. 3.3.2 Each candidate shall be assigned an Academic advisor appointed by Senate on the
recommendation of the relevant Faculty/Institute Board upon registration. The Academic Advisor shall guide the candidate in his/her coursework, and ensure that the student submits to the Head/Dean/Director of the relevant Department/Faculty/Institute periodic progress reports (one every six months).
3.3.3 Master’s by coursework only shall be on full time basis for the duration of 12 to 18 months, organised in semesters, or for 24 months organized in modules as shall be specified in each degree programme. The duration of registration for full time and part time students under the Evening Programme option, shall be as specified in the curricula of such Master’s Degree programmes.
3.3.4 Some Masters programmes by Coursework only may demand submission of an examinable research paper, which shall be managed as described in Section B 10.
3.3.5 Failure of a candidate to complete the Master’s study programme within the specified periods shall mean his/her discontinuation from study, unless an application for extension of registration has been approved by Senate. The maximum duration of extension of registration period shall not exceed six months.
4.0 Coursework Evaluation
4.1 Candidates registered for postgraduate diploma, Master’s by coursework and research and Master’s by coursework only shall do coursework examinations following assessment procedures as shall be specified in each degree programme.
In the case of postgraduate diploma the coursework shall consist of a minimum of 18 and not exceeding 24 credit hours. For Master’s by coursework and research, the coursework portion shall consist of a minimum of 12 and a maximum 20 credit hours. Master’s by coursework only shall consist of at least 16 and not exceeding 20 credit hours, including the core courses specified by each Department and or Faculty/Institute. [One credit hour = 30 hours of theory or 60 practical hours]
4.2 For Master’s by coursework and research, part of the coursework may be done at SUA or any other approved institution. For postgraduate Diploma and all Masters, candidates whose first degree is considered deficient or different from the one being pursued may be required to take undergraduate courses in addition to the minimum postgraduate requirements. Such courses shall be examined and candidates shall be required to pass the courses upon which separate certificates of attendance shall be provided.
4.3 For candidates registered for coursework and research programmes, before are allowed to proceed with the dissertation research phase of the Master’s programme, the candidate must successfully complete the coursework part with a mean overall grade of ‘B’ or above (i.e. GPA of at least 3.0) in all core courses and ‘C’ or better in all the Elective/Optional courses designated for the respective degree programmes.
4.4 For part time students, candidates can be allowed to accumulate coursework results up to two years before embarking on research and dissertation phase in the third year.
4.5 The pass mark for core courses shall be a ‘B’ grade average and ‘C’ grade average for electives. Candidates whose average pass is below the above, in not more than two courses, shall be required to do supplementary examination in the subject failed if the GPA is at least 3.0 or above. The maximum grade for supplementary examination shall be B for core courses and C for elective courses.
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4.6 Candidates will be allowed to sit for supplementary examinations only once. Such examinations shall be conducted before the commencement of the subsequent academic year.
4.7 Candidates whose overall grade point average (GPA) is below a ‘B’ grade (i.e. GPA below 3.0) and courses failed are more than two shall be discontinued from studies.
4.8 Candidates failing supplementary examinations shall be discontinued from studies. 4.9 A candidate discontinued from studies on grounds of failing in coursework examinations
cannot be re-admitted for the same course before time equivalent to the standard registration period for the degree programme has elapsed. The candidate may however be allowed to apply for any other programme for which he/she may have qualifications for to join when such a programme is next offered.
4.10 Examination grading system shall be the same in all Faculties/Institutes and students’ raw marks shall be taken into account when calculating GPA. The grading system and equations for computing GPA shall be as indicated below:
Grade Range of
Marks (%)
Equation Grade Point Description
A 75 – 100 Y=0.024X+2.6 4.4 – 5.0 Excellent B+ 70 - 74.9 Y=0.08X –1.6 4.0 – 4.39 Very Good B 60 - 69.9 Y=0.1X – 3 3.0 – 3.99 Good C 50 - 59.9 Y=0.1X – 3 2.0 – 2.99 Satisfactory D 40 - 49.9 Y=0.1X – 3 1.0 – 1.99 Marginal Fail E 0 – 39.9 Y=0.025X 0-0 - 0.99 Absolute Fail
Where Y = Grade point, and X = Raw marks (%).
The total Weighted Grade Points (Grade points multiplied by the credit hours of the examined subject) of all subjects will be divided by the total credit hours to determine the GPA. As a matter of principle, the final GPA shall be truncated down to one decimal place.
4.10 All cases of alleged examination irregularities shall be referred to the Committee responsible for Postgraduate Studies. The Committee shall have powers of summoning students and members of staff, as it deems necessary. The Committee shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to Senate for approval, prior to any action. Any candidate who shall be shown to have cheated in any part of the examination shall be discontinued from studies.
4.11 There shall be no external examiners for postgraduate coursework. 4.12 All coursework results for Postgraduate diploma and Master’s degree programmes
have to be approved by Senate before candidates are allowed to proceed with the dissertations/research phase. Coursework results shall have to be accompanied by a statement that candidate’s research proposal has been approved by Department/Faculty/Institute/Centre.
5.0 Refereed Seminar Evaluation
5.1 At an appropriate stage as specified by each type of Masters Degree, candidates will be required to present refereed seminar(s).
5.2 There shall be a panel of two referees and one discussant who shall at the end of the seminar presentation award a graded score as indicated in Appendix 2.
5.3 Candidates scoring an average of less than a B grade shall be regarded to have failed and shall be required to present the same for a maximum of two additional times. Candidates failing after three presentations shall be discontinued from studies.
6.0 Research Proposal Evaluation and Approval
6.1 Before commencing research for dissertation, a candidate shall submit for final approval by the Faculty/Institute/Centre a concise proposal of the research. Before being approved, each candidate shall present his/her research proposal in a refereed seminar to
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be attended by both staff and students in the Department/Institute. Where departments are small, two or more departments can organise these seminars jointly.
6.2 There shall be a panel of two referees and one discussant who shall at the end of the seminar, prepare a report to be submitted to the Dean with a copy to the Director Research and Postgraduate Studies. Faculty/Institute/Centre Boards shall be informed for noting. Based on the report of the panel the Department/Institute may decline to approve the proposal or recommend revision if: 6.2.1 In its opinion it is unsuitable in contents; 6.2.2 The conditions under which the candidate proposes to work are unsatisfactory; 6.2.3 The proposed work is a repetition of known research work; 6.2.4 The budget is unrealistic or prohibitive and time to undertake research will be
longer than allowed.
7.0 Structures, Types and Formats of Dissertations for Masters Degrees Programmes
The Master’s thesis is a test of the student's ability in scientific writing and comprises an integral part of the research work itself which can reflect on the whole. The thesis must convey to the reader, clearly and unambiguously, the main line of thought which led the investigator to his conclusions. It should be written clearly and concisely. The thesis must comprise complete entity. It must contain all the data required for the reader to judge the reliability of the work and conclusions reached. Details apart from the main issues should be given in appendices. It should be aimed at the professionals in the subject but, at the same time, bear in mind readers whose interest is not specifically in the subject of the research. The dissertation/thesis shall be developed in one of the following three formats as will be prescribed by specific Master’s programmes or candidates shall be required to declare the format of dissertation/thesis at the point of approval of the research proposal.
7.1 Dissertation/thesis developed in monograph formats
Requirements and Standards for a Dissertation developed in a Monograph format
This is the traditional format. The whole thesis/dissertation is written as a single text usually in five to six chapters: Introduction, Literature review, Methods (Materials and Methods), Results, Discussion (Results and Discussion) and Conclusion (conclusion and recommendations). Detailed guidelines for monograph type dissertations/theses are provided for in the SUA Guidelines for Preparation of Dissertation/Thesis and other publications.
7.2 Dissertations/theses developed in published papers format
Requirements and Standards for a Dissertation developed in published papers format
The student must have at least two full-length papers emanating solely from his/her Master’s studies. He/she must appear as first author (except when a different type of order of authors is customary in the student’s field of research).
One of the said papers must be either “published”, “in press” or “accepted for review” in peer reviewed scientific journal. The second paper may have the status “submitted”.
Following the list of publications, a declaration is to be included by the student, that the dissertation/thesis summarizes his/her independent efforts.
In so far as part of the work was performed in collaboration with another investigator and/or students, the kind of collaboration involved should be explained as clearly as possible, namely, which parts of the thesis describe results from collaboration, and what was the role of the student in the collaboration. A letter from the student's supervisor should accompany the submitted dissertation/thesis. The letter should indicate the particular contribution of the student to each paper (in the case of multi-author papers). It should also indicate that the submitted articles were not and will not be part of other dissertation/theses in the "Published Papers" format.
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In addition, the student may wish to add supplements or appendices of unpublished data to the particular published papers.
The dissertation shall have common sections consisted of: extended abstract, introduction, and conclusions. These sections shall contain the overall theme of the dissertation, description of the commonality of the concepts across the articles, and the overall implications of the findings.
Detailed guidelines for this type of dissertations/theses are provided for in the SUA Guidelines for Preparation of Dissertation/Thesis and other publications.
7.3 Dissertations/thesis developed in publishable manuscripts format
Requirements and Standards for a Dissertation/thesis developed in publishable papers format
Dissertation/thesis in publishable manuscript (manuscript-within-dissertation) format shall consist of chapters in form of publishable papers.
Such dissertation/thesis shall comply with the following regulations: Each chapter forming manuscript shall consist of the title, abstract, introduction, material and methods, results, or results and discussion, conclusions and references of the chapter. In addition, the dissertation/thesis shall have common sections consisted of: extended abstract, introduction and conclusions. These sections shall contain the overall theme of the dissertation/thesis, description of the commonality of the concepts across the manuscripts or articles, and the overall implications of the findings.
The format and writing style of the individual manuscript shall be determined by the targeted journal.
Binding of the final dissertation/thesis shall adhere to SUA guidelines as stipulated in the Guidelines for preparing dissertations/thesis and other publications.
8.0 Submission of Dissertations/Thesis
8.1 For Master’s by coursework and research, candidates who qualify to continue with the research phase after the coursework part shall be required to submit, in partial fulfilment of the Master’s degree requirements, a dissertation/thesis before the expiry of the registration period. The submission shall be both in hard and soft copy, the latter only submitted for the error free version.
8.2 Candidates undertaking Master’s by research only shall be required to submit a thesis (hard and soft) before the expiry of the registration period, in order to qualify for award of degree. Regardless of the type of dissertation/thesis, such candidates shall be required to produce evidence of having submitted at least one manuscript accepted for review or published at least one paper in a peer reviewed scientific journal.
8.3 Three months before submitting a dissertation/thesis, a candidate shall through her/his supervisor and Faculty/Institute, give notice in writing to the Chairman, Postgraduate Studies Committee, showing her/his intention to submit the dissertation. He/She shall do this by filling in the “Intention to submit Dissertation/Thesis form” (Appendix 3). Examination arrangements proposed by the Faculty/Institute together with CV of the external examiner(s) shall accompany this notice.
8.4 Every dissertation/thesis submitted for the degree must be accompanied by a declaration by the candidate to the satisfaction of Senate, stating that it is the candidate’s own original work done within the period of registration and that it has neither been submitted nor being concurrently submitted in any other institution. The dissertation/thesis must be submitted in four copies.
8.5 The dissertation shall contain a statement of copy right by the author as follows:-
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No part of this dissertation may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of the author or Sokoine University of Agriculture in that behalf.
8.6 A dissertation submitted for the Master’s degree must be satisfactory as regards the format and literary presentation as will be described in the Guidelines for Preparing Dissertations/Thesis and other Publications. It must contain an abstract of not more than 300 words. The abstract shall indicate the problem investigated, the procedures followed, the general results obtained and the major conclusions reached.
9.0 Examination of Master’s Dissertation/Thesis and Degree Award
9.1 Each dissertation/thesis submitted shall be examined by at least three specialists approved by the Postgraduate Studies Committee through the recommendations of relevant Faculty/Institute Boards. At least one of the examiners must be external to the University. The other one(s) must be the supervisor(s) of the candidate or a competent member of Sokoine University of Agriculture in absence of the supervisor(s). There shall also be appointed one independent internal examiner from amongst competent members of SUA staff that did not supervise the candidate to examine the dissertation.
9.2 There shall be terms of reference by which both the internal and external examiners shall discharge their duties as presented in Appendix 4, as may also be reviewed from time to time by Senate.
9.3 Both the internal and external examiners shall be required to submit their reports about the dissertation/thesis within a maximum period of one month from the date of its dispatch. If reports are not received within one month a reminder with a maximum extension of two weeks shall be served to the examiners. In absence of response after such a reminder, new examiners shall be appointed. Mailing time and other constraints will however be taken into consideration before appointing new examiners. It is estimated that dispatched dissertations/thesis will reach destinations within seven days.
9.4 Each examiner shall be required to summarize his/her report about the dissertation/thesis with definite recommendation for one of the following actions as presented in Appendix 5:- 9.4.1 The degree be awarded subject to typographical corrections and/or minor
revisions; 9.4.2 The degree be not awarded; but the candidate be allowed to revise and resubmit
his/her dissertation/thesis for re-examination; or 9.4.3 The dissertation/thesis be rejected outright.
9.5 Where the examiners are not in agreement in the overall recommendations, the Postgraduate Studies Committee shall examine the case and recommend one of the following actions:- 9.5.1 The recommendation of the External Examiner be adopted after the Postgraduate
Studies Committee is satisfied; 9.5.2 An additional independent examiner be appointed; or 9.5.3 The relevant Faculty/Institute be requested to establish a panel from amongst the
experts available to examine the candidate orally. 9.6 A dissertation/thesis recommended for re-writing must be re-submitted within 6 months.
A student failing to re-submit within this period without compelling reasons shall be discontinued from studies. Further, in event where an External or any other examiner is unable to submit examination reports within one month on dissertations/theses resubmitted for re-examination after having been re-written. The postgraduate Studies Committee shall examine the situation and recommend one of the following: 9.6.1 An additional independent examiner be appointed to examine the re-written
dissertation/thesis; or 9.6.2 The relevant Faculty/Institute be requested to establish a panel from amongst the
experts available to examine the candidate orally to ensure that comments submitted by the External examiner in his/her first report have been addressed.
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9.7 The candidate shall be required to submit four corrected hard bound copies of the dissertation/thesis within two months after approval of results by the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
9.8 Before binding candidates shall be required to submit an unbound dissertation/thesis to the Postgraduate Studies Committee for checking and certifying compliance to approved publication standards. The Postgraduate Studies Committee shall need a maximum of three working days to respond to such submissions.
9.9 Upon submission of the very final version (both in hard and soft forms), an error free certificate will be issued to the Chairman of Postgraduate Studies Committee by the supervisor or Head of Department/Director of Institute (in the absence of the supervisor).
9.10 The final decision on the award of the Master’s degree shall be made by Senate on recommendation of the Board responsible for Postgraduate Studies.
9.11 Candidates awarded degrees by Senate shall be presented for graduation at next graduation ceremony. The deadline for submission of error-free certificates for graduation shall be at least two weeks before the last Senate meeting preceding graduation. Candidates failing to meet this deadline shall not be considered ready for graduation.
9.12 Work rejected by examiners after re-submission shall not be accepted for re-examination at Sokoine University of Agriculture.
9.13 A dissertation/thesis shall be re-written and re-examined only once. 9.14 Unless there are genuine reasons, failure of a candidate to re-submit a corrected
dissertation accompanied by an error-free certificate within two months after being allowed to incorporate corrections shall mean discontinuation from studies.
9.15 Candidates are free to appeal to Senate against any decisions regarding awards of higher degrees.
10.0 Examination of Research Paper In order to develop skills and practical experience in the discipline of specialization, some Master’s programmes by Coursework only may demand that upon successful completion of coursework, students undertake individual study projects. These may be in the form of short research work or internship. The duration of such projects shall not exceed 6 months. During that period, students shall collect information on a subject or study a business/enterprise and write a case report to be known as a Research Paper. The Research Paper shall constitute of a scholarly/technical paper that presents the students interpretation, evaluation or argument about the subject or business/enterprise. The general requirements, such as declaration and a copyright statement according to the regulations and guidelines for higher degrees at SUA must be met in the production of the Research Paper.
10.1 The research paper shall be examined and graded by at least two examiners: the candidates’ supervisor and another internal examiner.
10.2 The two examiners shall be appointed by the departmental/Institute/Centre Postgraduate studies committee.
10.3 Candidates shall submit to the Head of Department, three soft bound copies of the research paper for examination at least two weeks before the expiry of the registration period.
10.4 Each examiner shall submit the examination results of the research paper to the Head of departmental/Director of Institute/Centre within two weeks.
10.5 The final mark for the research paper shall constitute the average from the two examiners and shall contribute to the GPA based on the weight assigned in the specific curriculum.
C: Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD)
The PhD in contrast to Masters is recognition of successful postgraduate research experience. Here the Supervisor(s) should recognise that the candidate had already acquired some training experience in research when he/she was a Master’s candidate.
What is expected of the PhD candidate is thus far much more than what has been outlined above for the Master’s candidate. Here the supervisor(s) expects the candidate to:-
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(i) Make a distinct contribution to new knowledge of facts and/or theory; (ii) Produce considerably more original work than required for the Master’s programme; (iii) Manifest greater depth and breadth in his/her review of the relevant literature than
is the case for the Master’s candidate; (iv) Be more critical in his/her analysis of the data he/she has collected; (v) Exercise more initiative in his/her research than for the Master’s degree research
candidate; (vi) After the first or second year, the PhD candidate should be able to work
independently and to be guided rather than directed by his/her supervisor(s). Still it is the responsibility of the Supervisor(s) to guide the candidate in the right direction.
1.0 Types, Durations and Structures of Doctoral Programmes
Doctoral education is inspired and designed to address both the socio-economic, professional, educational and general needs for informed human resource needs for national, regional and global challenges of development. In general terms, it entails advanced research that makes “a significant and original academic contribution” to a discipline or field and demonstrates on the part of the candidate a “high-level of independent scientific research and leadership capability”.
A standard doctoral programme at SUA must involve the preparation of a dissertation/thesis. While recognizing the existence of diverse formats for dissertations/theses, the format that SUA has so far been using has been the traditional format presented as a monograph. However, given the rising desire for doctoral students to contribute more substantially towards publication in peer reviewed journals, an option for an alternative format where the dissertation/thesis may be presented by a number of articles combined with a synthesis introduction and conclusion is now being introduced. Recognition is also given to variations of doctoral education where coursework studies are mandatory. Hitherto, doctoral education guidelines at SUA have only required candidates to take some taught courses at the level of both undergraduate and postgraduate levels only as a remedy for perceived deficiencies in the candidate’s qualifications for a discipline desired for pursuance by the candidate. Such courses have also been prescribed to give a candidate additional understanding of the intended discipline of study. Since they have not been offered as formal courses, no credits were awarded for such coursework. The role and contribution of formal coursework in the doctoral study programme notwithstanding, no such courses shall diminish the requirements related to the production of a dissertation/thesis.
The thesis produced is as a rule subjected to examination/peer-review, usually including assessment by examiners that are external to the University as per regulations. Normally a “minimum of three years' full-time study” is required. Recognizing the rising need for diversifying the mode of administration and format for doctoral studies at SUA, this revision creates room both for formal coursework administration and credit awards for the same as well as for doctoral thesis alone. In contrast to doctorate based on a thesis that has format of a monograph, this revision creates provisions for doctoral theses based on published/publishable articles. This development is designed to inspire PhD students to pursue international publications at an earlier stage, while at the same time increase the spread of the research results to the scientific community, as opposed to the monograph format which by its very nature would have limited dissemination opportunities.
Further, recognising that one format may not be comprehensive enough or universally desirable as to replace the other, the choices therefore in this regard are to be made and defined by the supervisors/promoters and the candidate may register as appropriate. The
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choice in this respect can be made at the point when the candidate begins to analyse the results/data of his/her research or as shall be prescribed by the degree programme.
1.1 Doctoral Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research
1.1.1 Descriptors and Standards for PhD by Coursework and Research
The coursework will be offered during the first academic year. It will consist of core, specialization core, and electives that shall add up to a minimum of 16 credits. The pass mark shall be 60% or a ‘B’ for core and ‘C’ grade for elective courses. A student who fails to meet this requirement will be allowed to supplement in the failed examinations provided the overall GPA is not less than 3.0. Candidates who their GPA is less than 3.0 and courses failed are more than 2 shall be discontinued from study. A student who fails supplementary examination(s) shall be required to re-take the failed course(s) within the second academic year. Such candidate who fails the examination of the re-taken course shall be discontinued from studies. The maximum grade for supplementary examination shall be B for core and C for elective courses.
The Department/Faculty/Institute/Centre offering the degree programme shall allocate two research supervisors to each student on the basis of the nature of the intended research. Students will be required to submit their dissertation for examination within the last 3 months of their regular programme period.
Candidates for PhD by coursework and research will be required to present a minimum of four refereed seminars over a period of three years. The first of such seminars will be presented upon registration, to reflect upon orientation on the subject matter of intended discipline of specialization (research concept note). The second seminar to be presented within 12 months after registration shall be a seminar for approval of the developed research proposal. The purpose of this seminar will be to ascertain competence in research methodology, analytical skills and applicable instruments. Two seminars will be presented during the research period, to ascertain the candidate’s progress in research work and mastery of the discipline of study. It shall be the responsibility of the Supervisors and the Coordinator Postgraduate Studies/Head of Department/Director of Institute to call and assign topics for the seminars, whereas it shall be the responsibility of the Head of Department/Dean of the Faculty/Director of Institute/Centre to appoint a panel of two referees and one discussant who shall at the end of each seminar prepare a report to be submitted to the Dean/Director with a copy to the Director of Research and Postgraduate Studies. All candidates for PhD by coursework shall be required to take and pass prescribed university-wide common courses as they will be prescribed/introduced from time to time. Otherwise they will be required to show evidence that they have taken and passed equivalent courses from other recognized institutions.
Coursework Evaluation
(i) In case a candidate is taking remedial undergraduate course(s), the evaluation will be as per undergraduate coursework evaluation procedure of SUA. The maximum number of remedial courses shall be two, appropriate to candidate’s area of specialization, as recommended by the supervisors and approved by the Departments. The remedial undergraduate courses shall not contribute to postgraduate credits.
(ii) Candidates registered for the PhD Programme by coursework and research shall be required to do coursework examinations following assessment procedures specified for the degree programme.
(iii) Each course shall be examined separately by a three-hour written examination during the semester in which the course is offered. The pass mark for each course shall be 60% or ‘B’ for core and 50% ‘C’ for electives courses. Seminars, assignments,
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and term papers shall constitute 50% of the total score while the final written end of semester examination shall account for 50% of the marks in each course.
(iv) A candidate must pass all core courses and elective courses that together, shall add up to a minimum of 16 credits [One credit hour = 30 Lecture hours or 60 Practical/Seminar hours].
(v) Examination grading system shall be as per Higher Degrees Regulations of the Sokoine University of Agriculture. The grading system and the procedures for computing GPA shall be as for Master’s programmes (section B 4.10).
1.2 Doctoral Degree Programmes by Research only
Descriptors and Standards for PhD by Research only
A PhD degree by research only is designed to impart competence in working with scientific methods. Such candidates will be required to present a minimum of six refereed seminars over a period of three years. The first of such seminars will be presented within one month upon registration, to reflect upon orientation on the subject matter of intended discipline of specialization (research concept note). The second seminar to be presented within six months after registration shall be a seminar for approval of the developed research proposal. The purpose of this seminar will be to ascertain competence in research methodology, analytical skills and applicable instruments. The remaining four seminars will be staggered over the remaining period of study, to ascertain the candidate’s progress in research work and mastery of the discipline of study. It shall be the responsibility of the supervisors/Course Coordinator/Head of Department/Director of Institute to call and assign topics for the seminars, whereas it shall be the responsibility of the Head of Department/Dean of the Faculty/Director of Institute/Centre to appoint a panel of two referees and one discussant who shall at the end of each seminar prepare a report to be submitted to the Dean/Director with a copy to the Director of Research and Postgraduate Studies.
2.0 Entry Qualifications for PhD Programmes
2.1 A candidate for admission to the PhD degree programme of Sokoine University of Agriculture shall hold Master’s degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture or relevant Master’s degree of equivalent standing from another approved University. The equivalent qualification must be directly relevant to, and compatible with the academic discipline the candidate wishes to pursue for his/her Doctoral study. Candidates with qualifications in fields/disciplines that are considered not to be directly relevant to and compatible with the academic discipline of intended doctoral studies, shall be required to take and pass a relevant postgraduate diploma/remedial programme of SUA. The remedial programme shall not exceed 12 months. Candidates shall be required to pass such remedial courses before they are allowed to embark on research proposal development.
2.2 Candidates with only the first degree but with First Class or Upper Second honours or holders of a distinction in the relevant subject in the case of unclassified degree may also be considered for PhD registration after initially registering for the Master’s degree and doing at least one full year’s postgraduate coursework. The candidate must have been authorized by Senate on recommendation of the relevant Faculty/Institute Board and the Postgraduate Studies Committee to upgrade their registration to PhD candidacy.
3.0 Registration Arrangements, Options and Durations
3.1 Candidates shall be registered for PhD degree programme on meeting the minimum entry qualifications mentioned under section 1 above, and it will be with effect from the beginning of the session during which the registration procedure is completed and study commences. Every student must complete a registration form and pay the necessary fees.
3.2 A PhD candidate shall be required to submit a research concept note along with application documents. The application forms will provide for this aspect. Upon registration, the candidate will be required to submit a concise research proposal to
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Faculty/Institute Board within six months for approval. Presentation of seminars shall be part and parcel of approving research concept notes and proposals.
3.3 Candidates who fail to submit an approved research proposal within the specified period may apply for extension of registration to Senate through their relevant Faculties/Institutes and the Postgraduate Studies Committee. The maximum duration for proposal submission will be 12 months for PhD by research only and 15 months for PhD by coursework and research. Beyond this period the candidate shall be discontinued from studies.
3.4 Failure of a candidate to complete a PhD study programme within the specified period shall mean his/her discontinuation from study, unless application for extension of registration has been approved by Senate.
3.5 The registration status will also be reviewed in subsequent years as appropriate. PhD candidates may be registered as full-time or part-time students.
3.6 A candidate registered for the PhD degree programme by research only may, on recommendation of the relevant Faculty/Institute Board, be required to do one or more formal courses appropriate to his field of study, as prescribed by his supervisors.
3.7 For purposes of guiding the choice of applicable courses, all formal courses offered at SUA will be designated levels. Undergraduate courses shall be designated levels 100 to 500 depending on the number of academic years that the longest undergraduate programmes extend. Similarly Masters Degree formal courses shall be designated level 600 to 700 to cover coursework studies that are offered in year one and/or two of the two years’ masters Degree programmes. Further, PhD level formal coursework will be designated levels 800 to 900 on understanding that even in PhD by coursework and research programmes the number of years a candidate may be required to undertake formal courses shall not exceed two years.
3.8 Each registered PhD candidate shall be assigned at least two supervisors appointed by Faculty/Institute Board on the recommendation of the relevant Department. The supervisors will also act as academic advisors and will guide the candidate in his/her research. Supervisors shall ensure that candidates submit progress reports to the Postgraduate Studies Committee through Faculty/Institute Board after every six months. The reports shall normally be submitted in sequence, one for the period ending June 30th and the other for the period ending December 31st of each calendar year.
3.9 The duration of the registration period shall not exceed four years including the six months for preparing the research proposal for full time candidates and six years for part time candidates. Failure of a candidate to complete the PhD degree programme within this period shall mean his/her discontinuation from study unless extensions are granted by Senate. The maximum duration of the registration period (including extensions) shall not exceed five years for full time students and seven years for part time students.
4.0 Structure, Types and Formats of Dissertations/Theses for PhD Degree Programmes
4.1 Dissertation/Thesis developed in a Monograph format Requirements and Standards for a Thesis developed in a Monograph format
This is the traditional format at SUA. The whole thesis is written as a single text usually in six chapters: Introduction, Literature review, Methods (Materials and Methods), Results, Discussion and Conclusion (conclusion and recommendations). Detailed guidelines for monograph type theses are provided for in the SUA Guidelines for Preparation of the thesis and other publications.
Binding of the final dissertation/thesis shall adhere to SUA guidelines as stipulated in the Guidelines for preparing dissertations/thesis and other publications.
4.2 Dissertation/Thesis developed in a published papers format Requirements and Standards for a Dissertation developed in published papers format
4.2.1 The student must have at least three full-length papers emanating solely from his/her PhD studies. He/she must appear as first author (except when a different type of order of authors is customary in the student’s field of research).
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4.2.2 Two of the said papers must be either “published”, “in press” or “accepted” in peer reviewed scientific journal(s). The third paper may have the status “submitted”.
4.2.3 Following the list of publications, a declaration is to be included by the student, that the dissertation/thesis summarizes his/her independent efforts.
4.2.4 In so far as part of the work was performed in collaboration with another investigator and/or student(s), the kind of collaboration involved should be explained as clearly as possible, namely, which parts of the dissertation/thesis describe results from collaboration, and what was the role of the student in the collaboration. A letter from the student's supervisors should accompany the submitted dissertation/thesis. The letter should indicate the particular contribution of the student to each paper (in the case of multi-author papers). It should also indicate that the submitted articles were not and will not be part of other dissertations/theses in the "Published Papers" format.
4.2.5 In addition, the student may wish to add supplements or appendices of unpublished data to the particular published papers.
4.2.6 The dissertation/thesis shall have common sections consisted of: extended abstract, introduction, and conclusions. These sections shall contain the overall theme of the thesis, description of the commonality of the concepts across the articles, and the overall implications of the findings.
4.2.7 Binding of the final dissertation/thesis shall adhere to SUA guidelines as stipulated in the Guidelines for preparing dissertations/thesis and other publications.
4.3 Dissertation/Thesis developed in a publishable manuscripts format
Requirements and Standards for a dissertation/thesis developed in publishable manuscripts format
4.3.1 Dissertation/Thesis in publishable manuscript (manuscript-within-thesis) format shall consist of chapters in form of publishable papers.
4.3.2 Such dissertations/theses shall comply with the following regulations: (i) Each chapter forming manuscript shall consist of a title, abstract, introduction,
material and methods, results, or results and discussion, conclusions and references of the chapter.
(ii) In addition, the dissertation/thesis shall have common sections consisted of:
extended abstract, introduction and conclusions. These sections shall contain the overall theme of the dissertation/thesis, description of the commonality of the concepts across the manuscripts or articles, and the overall implications of the findings.
4.3.3 The format and writing style of the individual manuscript shall be determined by the targeted journal.
4.3.4 Binding of the final dissertation/thesis shall adhere to SUA guidelines as stipulated in the Guidelines for preparing dissertations/thesis and other publications.
5.0 Submission of Dissertation/Thesis
5.1 The PhD degree examination requires submission of a dissertation/thesis by the candidate, based on the results of his/her research. As for the Masters degrees, submission shall be both in hard and soft forms, the latter only required for the error free version.
5.2 No candidate may be permitted to submit a dissertation/thesis for the PhD degree in less than two and half years (30 months) for candidates on PhD by research only and three years (36 months) for candidates on PhD by course work and research, from the date of registration.
5.3 At least three months before the thesis is submitted, the candidate shall, through his/her supervisor/Head of Department/Dean of Faculty/Director of Institute, give notice of intention to submit the thesis. He/She shall do this by filling in the “Intention to submit Dissertation/Thesis form” (Appendix 6). The Faculty/Institute shall propose to the Chairperson, Postgraduate Studies Committee, the examination arrangements within the
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same form. The Faculty/Institute shall also submit the Curriculum Vitae of the proposed external examiner.
5.4 Every dissertation/thesis for the PhD degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture must be accompanied with a declaration by the candidate, stating that it is the candidate’s own original work and that it has neither been submitted nor concurrently being submitted in any other institution. The dissertation/thesis for examination must be submitted in four copies.
5.5 The dissertation/thesis shall contain a statement of copyright by the author (see 4.4 under Master’s Degree).
5.6 Every dissertation/thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must be satisfactory with respect to its format and literary presentation.
5.7 The dissertation/thesis must contain an abstract of not more than 350 words, and this shall concisely indicate the problem investigated, the procedures and research methods employed, the general results and new contributions made, and the major conclusions reached.
6.0 Dissertation/Thesis Examinations and Degree Award
6.1 The examination process shall comprise two parts, namely:
(i) Examination of dissertation/thesis, and
(ii) Oral examination 6.2 For every PhD candidate, the Postgraduate Studies Committee shall appoint, on
recommendation of the relevant Faculty/Institute Board, at least three qualified examiners of whom one shall be external to Sokoine University of Agriculture and at least one shall be the supervisor. There shall also be appointed one independent internal examiner from amongst competent members of SUA staff that did not supervise the candidate to examine the thesis.
6.3 There shall be terms of reference by which both the internal and external examiners shall discharge their duties as presented for Masters under section B 9.2, as may also be reviewed from time to time by Senate.
6.4 Both the internal and external examiners shall be required to submit their reports about the dissertation/thesis within a maximum period of one month from the date of receipt. If reports are not received within two months new examiners shall be appointed. Mailing time and other constrains will however be taken into account before new examiners are appointed.
6.5 Each examiner shall summarize his/her report about the dissertation/thesis by filling in the PhD Viva Voce Examination Results Form (Appendix 7), with a definite recommendation for one of the following actions: 6.5.1 The dissertation/thesis submitted is of an acceptable standard, and that the
candidate be allowed to sit for a viva voce examination before incorporating comments and typographical errors suggested by examiners.
6.5.2 The dissertation/thesis be rejected but may be re-submitted after a further period of research and/or study ranging from 6-9 months.
6.5.3 The dissertation/thesis be rejected outright. 6.6 Where there is disagreement among the Examiners, the guidelines stipulated under the
Master’s programme (section B 9.6) should be used. 6.7 A thesis/dissertation will be re-written and re-examined only once. 6.8 Candidates allowed to sit for Viva Voce shall be examined to ascertain that:
6.8.1 The dissertation/thesis presented is the original work of the candidate, 6.8.2 The broader subject area in which the study is based is fully grasped by the
candidate; and 6.8.3 The weaknesses in the dissertation/thesis (if any) can be adequately clarified by the
candidate.
6.9 The viva voce examination panel:
6.9.1 Shall comprise of five members appointed by the Postgraduate Studies Committee upon recommendation of the relevant Faculty/Institute/Centre Boards.
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6.9.2 Shall have members so selected to ensure that the candidate is examined by sufficiently qualified and experienced scholars in his/her research (or related) areas.
6.9.3 Shall be composed as follows:-
(i) Chairperson who will also represent the External Examiner
(ii) One Internal Examiner amongst those who supervised the work and examined the thesis.
(iii) An Internal Examiner who did not supervise the candidate but examined the thesis
(iv) Dean/Director or Appointee of the Dean/Director of the Faculty/Institute/Centre where the candidate is registered.
(v) Head or Appointee of the Head of Department where the candidate is registered.
6.9.4 While the viva voce examination panel will be responsible for assessing the candidate, the event may be open to a limited public as may be approved by the Postgraduate Studies Committee upon recommendation of the relevant Faculty/Institute/Centre Boards. Such a limited public shall not exceed 30 people with relevant stake in the subject matter of the thesis. Such people will have been identified, notified and invited a week in advance. However, questions and comments will only be made by the five panel members.
6.10 The Chairperson of the viva voce panel shall be appointed by the Postgraduate Studies Committee on recommendation of the relevant Faculty/Institute/Centre Board. The Chairperson of the panel will during the viva voce, also ask the candidate questions submitted or sent by External Examiner.
6.11 Panelists under section 6.9.3 who are unable to be present at the viva voce examination, shall submit their viva voce examination questions to the Dean of the Faculty or Director of Institute/Centre who shall propose their representatives to the viva voce examination.
6.12 The viva voce Panelists shall be provided with full texts of examiners’ reports and copies of candidates’ dissertation/thesis, at least one week before the date of oral examination. Candidates shall not be allowed to get access to examiner’s dissertation/thesis reports before viva voce examination.
There shall be provided a modus operandi and terms of reference by which viva voce Panelists shall discharge their duties as presented in Appendix 8, as may also be reviewed from time to time by Senate.
6.13 The viva voce Panelists shall, as far as possible, work towards arriving at a unanimous decision on the candidate’s overall results of the PhD. Where the Panelists are unable to reach unanimous agreement as to whether the candidate passes or fails, a vote shall be taken to arrive at a decision.
A majority vote in favour of passing the candidate shall be required for passing the PhD examination.
6.14 At the end of the viva voce examination which shall normally not exceed three hours, the panel members shall sign an examination results form, giving specific recommendation for one of the following actions (Appendix 9): 6.14.1 The PhD degree be awarded to the candidate subject to making minor corrections
and revisions in the thesis as detailed in the viva voce proceedings and in the examiners’ reports.
6.14.2 The PhD degree not be awarded due to failure by the candidate to defend the dissertation/thesis successfully. The candidate be allowed to re-write and resubmit the dissertation/thesis for re-examination within three months. Examination of the re-submitted dissertation/thesis will be done by the internal examiners. Where the re-submitted dissertation/thesis is of an acceptable standard, the candidate will be required to appear for a second Viva voce examination. Should the candidate fail to re-submit the dissertation/thesis within
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the specified period, he/she shall be discontinued from studies. 6.14.3 Candidate fails outright (reasons detailed in viva voce proceedings). 6.14.4 A candidate failing to attend a viva voce examination without compelling reason
shall be discontinued from studies, unless directed otherwise by Senate. 6.15 The Chairperson of the viva voce panel shall submit to the Postgraduate Studies Committee
the recommendation of the panel and a comprehensive report approved by the oral panellists detailing all the questions addressed to the candidate and the answers given to those questions.
6.16 The candidate shall be required to submit five corrected hard bound copies and one soft copy of the dissertation/thesis within two months after viva voce. Upon submission, an error free certificate shall be issued by the supervisor or Head of Department to the Chairperson of the Postgraduate Studies Committee. Failure to submit the corrected copies within two months without compelling reasons will mean discontinuation from studies.
6.17 Before binding candidates shall be required to submit an unbound dissertation/thesis to the Postgraduate Studies Committee for checking and certifying compliance to approved publication standards. The Postgraduate Studies Committee shall need a maximum of three working days to respond to such submissions.
6.18 The final decision on the award of the PhD degree shall be made by Senate on recommendation of the Board responsible for Postgraduate Studies.
6.19 Candidates awarded degrees by Senate shall be presented for graduation at next graduation ceremony. The deadline for submission of error-free certificates for graduation shall be at least two weeks before the last Senate meeting preceding graduation. Candidates failing to meet this deadline shall not be considered ready for graduation.
6.20 The candidate shall be required to submit five hard bound copies and one electronic
copy of the approved error free thesis/dissertation. The Director responsible for Postgraduate studies will acknowledge receipt of the copies in writing. The final five copies of the hard-bound dissertation/thesis will be deposited or distributed as follows:-
University Library
Department
Supervisors (two)
Student
D. Postdoctoral Studies
1.0 Definition
Postdoctoral studies are studies which are undertaken by a person who has completed his or her PhD studies, normally within the following five years. They are intended to help the person to further deepen expertise in a specialist subject, and make to positive contributions to his or her field of specialization. Postdoctoral studies can be of two types: research only, or a combination of research and teaching. As such, postdoctoral candidates may be funded through an appointment with a salary or an appointment with a stipend or sponsorship award. Depending on the type of appointment, postdoctoral candidates may work independently or under the supervision of a mentor who is a Principal investigator/Research Project leader or Research Chair.
2.0 Objectives of the Programme
2.1 To allow Departments and established research units the opportunity to recruit excellent postdoctoral candidates to enhance their research activities.
2.2 To provide outstanding postdoctoral candidates from within and outside SUA and Tanzania with opportunity to develop and transfer new skills to SUA or to other institutions.
2.3 To develop the careers of postdoctoral candidates as academicians by involving them in teaching and co-supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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2.4 To enable departments/research units to develop new areas of research and enhanced research productivity through increased level of publications and throughput of postgraduate students.
3.0 Qualifications and Appointment
3.1 A PhD degree acquired within the last five years shall be the prerequisite.
3.2 Such candidate shall have applied and obtained sponsorship from a research project manned by SUA or for which SUA is a partner or appointment from SUA.
3.3 Stipend or salary for such Postdoctoral Fellows shall not exceed the equivalent to the starting salary of a Lecturer.
3.3 Candidates disposing financial support from other sources shall apply for appointment as Postdoctoral Research Fellows and pay university fees at the rate applicable to Research Associates.
3.4 SUA may annually grant fellowships to its staff to enhance their research skills. Research leaders/Chair at the University may as well submit proposals in order to be allocated funds to enable them host excellent postdoctoral candidates.
4.0 Duration and Award 4.1 Postdoctoral candidates will be registered for one year renewable once. No candidate
shall retain the Postdoctoral position for more than two years. Candidates wishing to continues with research will have to register as Research Associates.
4.2 For the duration of two years, a satisfactory progress report at the end of the first year will justify continuation to the second year.
4.3 Progress for postdoctoral candidates shall be monitored through submission of progress reports on six monthly bases as is the case for Masters and PhD students and through seminar presentations. The postdoctoral candidate will be required to present at least 2 public seminars, one of which should be at the end of the study period.
4.4 At the end of the postdoctoral programme candidates will be required to submit a comprehensive final report, describing the nature of the research work, methods applied, research achievements, constraints, publications made and recommendations for furthering the research work.
4.5 A certificate to attest successful completion of the postdoctoral programme by the candidate shall be awarded. This shall indicate the areas of research specialization, major achievements and the extent of involvement in teaching.
E. Doctor of Science
1.0 Qualification
The Doctor of Science degree is granted for an original contribution of distinguished merit to some branch of science or humanities.
2.0 Eligibility for Candidacy The following shall be eligible for candidacy for the award of Doctor of Science of Sokoine University of Agriculture:-
2.1 Holder of Bachelor’s degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture of at least ten years standing, or
2.2 Holder of Master’s degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture of at least eight years standing, or
2.3 Holder of PhD of Sokoine University of Agriculture of at least five years standing, or 2.4 Holder of a Bachelor’s, a Master’s or a PhD degree of the former University of East Africa
and University of Dar es Salaam of the same standing as indicated in 2.1 - 2.3 above, or
2.5 Holder of a degree of any other recognised University of the same standing as indicated in 2.1 - 2.3 above provided that at the time of applying for candidacy she/he will have served at Sokoine University of Agriculture in teaching/research or other approved role for a minimum period of four years.
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3.0 Application for Candidacy
3.1 A candidate for this award shall normally apply for a Doctor of Science of the Faculty in which the subject of his previous degree(s) was studied.
3.2 The candidate must apply to the relevant Faculty giving sufficient evidence of his qualifications for the Doctor of Science candidacy (e.g. through his/her complete Curriculum vitae).
3.3 The candidate’s application must be accompanied by a unifying statement of not more than 5,000 words which concisely, but comprehensively sums up his significant contribution(s) to knowledge in a chosen theme.
3.4 Together with the unifying statement, the candidate must submit a compilation of his/her important and original published works (excluding work earlier submitted for Master’s or PhD degrees). Published works shall mean work printed as book or papers in reputed periodical or work already accepted for publication. Emphasis on published work is taken seriously to ensure that the work submitted for examination has been available for criticism).
3.5 The candidate’s application for candidacy shall be scrutinised by the appropriate Faculty and his/her candidature shall be approved through the relevant Faculty/Institute Board and the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
4.0 Submission of Published Works and Examination
4.1 The work submitted by the candidate shall be in four copies and be referred to three examiners appointed by the Postgraduate Studies Committee through recommendation of the Faculty/Institute Board. All the Examiners shall be external to the University. Examiners for the higher doctorate shall therefore be selected from among the most highly distinguished international scholars in the subjects, preferably holders of Doctor of Science themselves.
4.2 The work shall be accompanied by a declaration by the candidate that it has neither been submitted nor concurrently being submitted for a degree award in any other University.
4.3 The job of the examiners shall be to examine the candidate’s contribution to ascertain that: 4.3.1 The work shows outstanding originality. 4.3.2 The candidate’s contribution to new knowledge has been substantial. 4.3.3 The format of presentation of the candidate’s work is acceptable.
4.4 The examiners shall submit a report on the candidate’s published work recommending in
definite terms whether or not the Doctor of Science degree should be awarded to the candidate. In case of disagreement among examiners the guidelines applicable to Masters or PhD examinations shall apply.
4.5 The examiners may recommend the candidate to appear for a viva voce examination. Under such circumstances the PhD regulations for viva voce examinations shall be used as guidelines.
4.6 A candidate who fails to qualify for the Doctor of Science Award shall not be allowed to re-apply for the same degree until after at least three years.
4.7 The successful Doctor of Science candidate shall be required to give a public lecture on his/her contributions within six months before the date of award.
4.8 Where a candidate fails to present the lecture within the specified period, consideration of the award shall be withdrawn.
F. Postponement, Freezing, Deregistration and Discontinuation 1.0 Postponement of Studies
1.1 A candidate who has secured admission may defer or postpone registration for a period of up to two years during which his/her admission will remain valid.
1.2 After registration, a candidate who is doing coursework or developing research proposal may be allowed to postpone studies for a maximum period of one year irrespective of the
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degree he/she is pursuing. Such permission shall be provided in writing by the Chairperson of the Postgraduate Studies Committee upon approval by Senate.
1.3 Candidates that will have postponed studies after registration shall upon resumption of studies be required to start as fresh candidates.
1.4 On resumption of studies, such candidates will be required to compensate University fees proportionate to the amount spent before postponement of studies.
2.0 Freezing Studies
2.1 A candidate who has just embarked on data collection can be allowed to freeze studies for a maximum period of one year irrespective of the degree he/she is pursuing.
2.2 Such a candidate may be allowed to request for an extension of freezing studies for a further period not exceeding one year if and when necessary.
2.3 The year under freezing shall not be counted as part of the registration period of the candidate. No candidate shall be allowed to freeze studies for more than two years during the study period.
2.4 Candidates resuming studies after a freezing period of two years, may need to have their research proposals reviewed in order to ascertain that their proposals have not been overtaken by time
2.5 Freezing of studies will only be permitted during the normal study period. Students under extension of registration shall not be allowed to freeze studies.
2.6 Permission for freezing studies shall be provided in writing by the Chairperson of the Postgraduate Studies Committee upon approval by Senate.
3.0 Deregistration
3.1 Deregistration refers to withdrawal of registration. For any reason and at any phase of the postgraduate programme a candidate may wish to withdraw his/her registration at the University.
3.2 A candidate who withdraws her/his registration ceases henceforth to be a student of the University.
3.3 Such candidates or their sponsors (depending on the source of funding) shall not expect any reimbursement of fees paid to the University. Candidates de-registering before payment of the applicable University fees shall be required to pay such fees.
3.4 A candidate who withdraws registration may apply for re-admission to the same study programme, if at least one year has elapsed since the previous de-registration.
4.0 Discontinuation from Studies
4.1 Discontinuation from studies refers to termination of the registration of a student due failure by the student to maintain satisfactory academic progress or general conduct in any phase of his/her postgraduate programme.
4.2 Candidates who shall abscond from studies or be absent from classes/station for more than 2 weeks without prior approval of the Supervisor or Head of the relevant Department /Directorate shall be discontinued from studies.
4.3 Supervisors have the right to recommend discontinuation of students who fail to maintain satisfactory academic progress in any phase of their postgraduate programme.
4.4 Students can also be discontinued from studies due to acts of indiscipline that contravenes the University students’ by-laws.
4.5 No fees paid to the University will be reimbursed to any student or sponsor in the case of discontinuation of a student from studies for any of the reasons.
4.6 In case where discontinuation is recommended, the student has the right to appeal in writing to Senate. The Senate’s decision is final.
G. Preparation of Dissertations/Theses
Every candidate during preparation of dissertation/thesis shall be required to follow the guidelines approved by the University Senate. These have been published under the title: “Guidelines for Preparing Dissertation and other Publications. Copies of this document are available at the Directorate of Research and Postgraduate Studies.
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H. Honorary Degree Regulations
1. 0 Definition
1.1 The honorary degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture is the degree of Doctor honoris causa.
1.2 The degree of Doctor honoris causa is conferred upon any person who, in the opinion of Senate, has rendered distinguished service in the advancement of any branch of learning or has otherwise rendered himself worthy of such a degree.
2.0 Nomination of Candidates for the Award of Honorary Degree 2.1 A proposal to award an honorary degree may be made by a member of the Council or a
member of the Senate and shall be communicated in writing to the Vice Chancellor. 2.2 Every such proposal shall be accompanied by a statement setting forth the honorary
degree recommended and the detailed grounds on which the recommendation is based. Serving members of the academic staff of the University shall not be proposed.
3.0 Procedure for Evaluation of Candidates for the Award of Honorary Degree 3.1 Upon receiving a proposal for the award of an honorary degree, the Vice Chancellor shall
refer such a proposal to the Postgraduate Studies Committee for consideration. 3.2 The Postgraduate Studies Committee shall study all facts submitted to it and based on an
affirmative two-thirds secret ballot majority of all members of the Committee, recommend award of the degree.
3.3 In each specific case, the Dean of the Faculty in which the degree is proposed to be conferred shall be co-opted to the Postgraduate Studies Committee considering the case.
3.4 Any recommendation made by the Committee for the conferring of any honorary degree shall be dealt with in the following manner: 3.4.1 The recommendation shall be made separately to the Council and to the Senate.
After consideration of all the facts, members of Council and Senate shall vote independently by secret ballot.
3.4.2 An affirmative two thirds majority of the members in both Council and Senate shall be required for a decision to recommend for an award of an honorary degree.
3.4.3 The results of the ballot shall be announced immediately in the same meetings of Council and Senate. If the two thirds majority is not achieved at Senate, the name of the candidate will be dropped.
3.4.4 The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) shall serve as the Returning Officer of Council and Senate.
3.4.5 The Chancellor’s approval shall be required before conferring an honorary degree. 3.4.6 The Vice Chancellor shall nominate a distinguished University Academician to
serve as the University Orator for every honorary degree graduand of the University.
3.4.7 Honorary degree shall, as a rule, be conferred only in the presence of the recipient.
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Programme Structures for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
The history of Faculty of Agriculture is linked to the mid-carrier College of Agriculture that was established in 1965 and later on changed to a full-fledged faculty under the College of Dar es Salaam. The Faculty went through progressive changes; from being the Faculty of Agriculture from 1970 to 1974 to the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry (1974-1976) and thereafter Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Sciences (1976 to 1984). It then became the Faculty of agriculture when Sokoine University of Agriculture was established in 1984. The Faculty of Agriculture had only 76 students in 1984 all pursuing one degree programme and to date it has 11 undergraduate degree programs, which include B.Sc. Agriculture General; B.Sc. Agronomy; B.Sc. Human Nutrition; B.Sc. Food Science and Technology; BSc. Horticulture; BSc. Applied Agricultural Extension; B.Sc. Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness; BSc. Aquaculture; BSc. Range Management; BSc. Animal Science; BSc. Agricultural Engineering, Bachelor of Family and Consumer Sciences; BSc. Irrigation and Water Resources and BSc. Bio-process and Post-harvest Engineering. The Faculty expects to launch the following new programmes: BSc Community Development, BSc Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering, BSc Land Resources Management, BSc Business Administration, BSc Economics and Finance and BSc Crop Science and Technology. Postgraduate programmes offered by the Faculty include MSc. Agricultural Economics, Master of Business Administration, MSc Agricultural and Applied Economics, MSc. Agricultural Education and Extension, MSc. Agricultural Engineering, MSc. Irrigation Engineering and Management, MSc. Land Use Planning and Management, MSc. Crop Science, MSc. Soil Science and Land Management, MSc. Tropical Animal Production, MSc. Food Science, MSc. Human Nutrition and Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics. The Faculty also offers doctoral studies (done by research) in various disciplines including PhD in Soil and Water Management, which is involves a one year of coursework and three years of research. The Faculty’s teaching and research capacity has seen dramatic growth particularly over the past 15 years. Over 25% of its academic staff has reached the ranks of the professor. The Faculty of Agriculture has a total of 206 academic members of staff consisting of 65 professors, 32 Senior Lecturers, 31 Lecturers, 64 Assistant Lecturers and 14 Tutorial Assistants and 56 technical staff. The faculty administers 7 departments which comprise the Department of Crop Science, Department of Soil Science, Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Department of Animal Science and Production, Department of Agricultural Economics and the Department of Food Science and Technology.
The building housing the Office of the Dean of the Faculty
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Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (DAEA) formerly known as Department of Rural Economy is one of the major centres for agricultural economics training and research in Tanzania, Eastern and Southern Africa. The department thus conducts agricultural economics and agribusiness training and research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Currently the department offers: B.Sc. Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, M.Sc. in Agricultural and Applied Economics, Master of Business Administration (MBA) majoring in – Finance and Accounting; Marketing and Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management, and Agribusiness, Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics, PhD. in Agricultural Economics. DAEA also provides contract research, consultancy and advisory services to a broad range of clients including government departments and agencies, international organizations, private sector firms and non-governmental organizations. The department academic staff base comprises 5 professors, 9 Senior Lecturers, 7 Lecturers, 14 Assistant Lectures and 1 Tutorial Assistant. Hence, in total the Department has 36 academic members of staff. Major areas of expertise include Farm and Business Management, Agricultural Marketing and Trade, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, Agricultural Finance, Project Analysis, Policy Analysis, Gender Issues, Rural Development and Livelihood Studies. The department currently offers B.Sc. Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness and Master of Science in Agricultural Economics; Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics; Master of Business Administration (Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management and Agribusiness,) and Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics. The department also offers doctoral studies and plans to launch a number of BSc and MSc programmes in 2010/11 and 2011/12 academic years as part of the institutional corporate strategic plan. The department envisages broadened flexibility in its programmes by allowing optional specialization in areas such as marketing, agricultural finance, business management and planning, resource and environmental economics and agricultural or rural development policy analysis and planning. It also envisages to have elaborate and flexible M.Sc. level training in Agricultural Economics with specialization in Policy Analysis, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, Agricultural Marketing and Management, and Agricultural Economics and Finance
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Programme Aims and Structures Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Program aim: The aim of the programme is to produce graduates with basic knowledge and skills in agriculture and applied knowledge of agricultural economics and agribusiness for employment in the private or public sector. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development
45 15 15 2.0
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro Economics
30 30 0 1.5
MTH 102 Basic Mathematics 45 30 0 2.0
AEA117 Principles of Agriculture 60 0 15 2.0
AEA 111 Principles of Management 30 30 0 1.5
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
AEA 112 Business Communication 30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 270 135 120 13.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 119 Organizational Behavior 45 30 0 2.0
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues in Development
45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 165 90 0 5.0
TOTAL 435 225 120 18.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AEA 103 Agricultural Development 45 30 0 2.0
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness 30 15 15 1.5
AEA 105 Principles of Accounting 45 0 30 2.0
AEA 106 Mathematics for Economists 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 255 135 45 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 110 Theory of Financial Markets and Institutions
45 30 0 2.0
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural Extension 30 0 0 1.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration & Management
20 20 0 1.0
EE 103 Introductory Anthropology 30 0 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 125 50 0 5.0
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TOTAL 380 185 45 16.5
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AEA 201 Production Economics 45 30 0 2.0
AEA 202 Agricultural Marketing Management 50 20 0 2.0
AEA 205 Microeconomics 20 20 0 1.0
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 175 160 30 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 201 Rural Sociology 30 60 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills 45 30 0 0
EE 209 Introduction to Social Research 30 30 30 2.0
RD 201 Introduction to Gender and Development
30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 135 150 30 5.5
TOTAL 310 310 60 14.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AEA 200 Agribusiness Skills I 0 20 100 2.0
AEA 203 Customer Relationship Management 30 30 0 1.5
AEA204 Farm Management 30 20 40 2.0
AEA 206 Macroeconomics 45 30 0 2.0
AEA 207 Agricultural Price Analysis 30 30 30 2.0
AEA 208 Services Marketing 30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 165 160 170 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
HN 206 Food and Nutrition Security 20 20 0 1.0
EE 207 Agricultural Administration and Management
30 60 0 2.0
EE 206 Programme Planning and Evaluation 30 30 30 2.0
RD 208 Conflict Management 30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 110 140 30 6.5
TOTAL 275 300 200 17.5
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SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AEA 300 Economics Survey Methods & Research Project I
30 10 50 2.0
AEA 301 Agribusiness Skills II 15 0 90 2.0
AEA 303 Agricultural Finance and Credit Management
30 30 30 2.0
AEA 305 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and Evaluation
30 30 30 2.0
AEA 309 Econometrics 30 10 50 2.0
AEA 314 Electronic Commerce 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL
165 80 310 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 302 Operations Research 30 0 60 2.0
AEA 304 Business Strategy 30 30 30 2.0
AEA 310 Agricultural Policies 45 30 0 2.0
CIT 300 Information and Communication Management
30 0 60 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 180 90 150 8.0
TOTAL 345 170 460 20.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
AEA 315 Economics Survey Methods & Research Project II
0 20 100 2.0
AEA 306 Human Resource Management 50 20 0 2.0
AEA 307 Natural Resources and Environmental Economics
30 30 30 2.0
AEA 308 Economic Development and Planning 20 20 0 1.0
AEA 311 Business Laws and Ethics 40 40 0 2.0
AEA 312 International Agricultural Trade 20 20 0 1.0
AEA 313 New Institutional Economics 40 20 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 100 170 130 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 301 Applied Decision Support Systems 20 0 20 1.0
EE 305 Community Development 30 0 0 1.0
EE 307 Sociology of Development 30 60 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 80 60 20 4.0
TOTAL 180 230 150 16.0
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MSc in Agricultural Economics Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to train students for professional positions in the public agencies, parastatals, private organizations, teaching and research institutions and private agricultural entrepreneurs.
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE CREDITS
CORE COURSES
AEA 600 Statistics 3.0
AEA 601 Intermediate Micro-Economics 1.5
AEA 602 Intermediate Macro-Economics 1.0
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0 AEA 620 MSc Dissertation 12.0
ELECTIVES COURSES AEA 603 Survey Methodology 1.0
AEA 604 Production Economics 1.5
AEA 605 Farm Planning and Management 2.0
AEA 606 Advanced Resource Economics 1.5
AEA 607 Economic Development 1.5
AEA 608 Economic Planning 1.5
AEA 609 Agricultural Price Analysis 1.0
AEA 610 Advanced Agricultural Management 1.5
AEA 611 International Agricultural Trade Policies 1.0
AEA 612 Econometrics 1.5
AEA 613 Advanced Micro-planning Techniques 1.5
EE 601 Rural Sociology 1.5
EE 602 Agricultural Extension 1.0
EE 605 Agricultural Administration Management 1.5
AEA 617 Mathematics for Economics 1.0
AEA 618 Food Demand Analysis 1.5
AEA 619 Microcomputer Data Handling 1.5
Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness) Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to develop professionals from agro-allied disciplines to acquire managerial and business knowledge and skills. It is also an ideal career development opportunity for people who are already employed.
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE CREDITS
CORE COURSES
AB 600 Mathematics and Statistics for Business Decisions 2.0
AB 601 Applied Agribusiness Economics (Fundamentals of Micro and Macroeconomics)
1.0
AB 602
Business Research Methods, Planning and Management
2.0
AB 615 Information and Communication Technology for Agribusiness Management
2.0
AB 617 Farm Business Management 1.0
AB 609 Research Paper 2.0
AB 618 Entrepreneurship 2.0
ELECTIVES COURSES AB 603 Agribusiness Environment 1.0
AB 604 Human Resource Management 1.0
AB 605 Financial and Managerial Accounting 2.0
AB 606 Marketing Management 2.0
AB 607 Strategic Agribusiness Management 1.0
AB 608 Agribusiness Management in Practice 1.0
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AB 610 Quantitative Methods and Operations Analysis 2.0
AB 611 International Marketing of Agribusiness Products 1.0
AB 612 Agribusiness Risk Management 1.0
AB 613 Product Development, Quality Control and Legislation
2.0
AB 614 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and Evaluation 1.0
AB 616 Business Laws and Ethics 1.0
Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics Programme learning outcome: To produce graduates with knowledge and skills essential for transforming the agro-food sectors and rural economy. SEMESTER 1: CORE COURSE
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TTLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS
L P S INDEPENDENT STUDY
CAEC 501 Microeconomics 30 11 4 135 3
CAEC 502 Mathematics for Economists 29 14 2 135 3
CAEC 503 Statistics for Economists 33 12 135 3
CAEC 504
Issues in Agriculture and Applies Economics
31
3
11
135 3
CAEC 505 Production Economics 30 8 7 135 3
CAEC 506 Macroeconomics 35 10 135 3
CAEC 507 Econometrics 30 15 135 3
CAEC 508
Research Methods and Management
30
13
2
135 3
SUB TOTAL 24
Electives Courses (To choose at least 2 except for agribusiness)
COURSE
ANTE COURSE TTLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS
L P S INDEPENDENT STUDY
CAEE 5101 Social Organization in Agriculture
39 6 135 3
CAEE 5102 Gender and Economic Development
38 7 135 3
CAEE 5103 Project Planning & Management
28 14 3 135 3
CAEE 5111 Environmental Valuation and Policy
32 10 3 135 3
CAEE 5112 Quantitative Methods in Environment Economics
34 9 2 135 3
CAEE 5113 Natural Resource Economics & Management
34 9 2 135 3
CAEE 5121 Consumer Demand Analysis 36 9 135 3
CAEE 5122 Quantitative Analysis of Agricultural Policies
31 14 135 3
CAEE 5123 Food Policy Analysis 31 14 135 3
CAEE 5124 International Trade and Policy
36
9
135 3
CAEE 5131 Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis
39 6 135 3
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CAEE 5132 Factor Market Analysis 31 14 135 3
CAEE 5133 Farm Management and Production
37
8
135 3
CAEE 5134 Farming Systems and Sustainable Livelihood Analysis
37
8
135 3
CAEE 5135
Science and Technology Policy Analysis
40
5
135 3
CAEE 5143
Quantitative Methods in Agribusiness Management
36
9
135 3
CAEE 5144 Microfinance 34 11 135 3
SUB TOTAL (Minimum number of credits required for the qualification is 6) 54
Foundation/Required Courses
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TTLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS
L P S INDEPENDENT STUDY
CAEC 510 Institutional and Behavioural Economics
45
135
3
CAEF 511 Environment and Natural Resource Management
32 9 2 135 3
CAEF 512 Agricultural Policy Analysis
34 11 135 3
CAEF 513 Agricultural and Rural Development
35 10 135 3
CAEF 514 Agribusiness Management 35 10 135 3
CAER 5141 Finance and Risk Management
36 9 135 3
CAER 5142
Agribusiness Supply Chain Management
34 11 135 3
CAER 515 Thesis
SEMESTER 2:
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TTLE
CREDITS
CAEC 505 Production Economics 3
CAEC 506 Macroeconomics 3
CAEC 508 Research Methods and Management 3
CAEC 506 Macroeconomics 3
CAEC 507 Econometrics 3
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme learning outcome: To produce graduates with managerial and administrative knowledge related to business management. This is an evening moduralised programme with specializations in the areas of Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Agribusiness.
Module I Economics and Management Theory
MBE 611 Strategic Management 1
MBE 612 Organizational Theory and Management 1
MBE 613 Managerial Economics 1
MBE 614 Management Information System and e-commerce 1
MBE 615 Business Communication 1
Module II Quantitative module
MBE 621 Quantitative Techniques for Business Decision Making 1
MBE 622 Business Mathematics and Statistics 1
MBE 623 Business Research Methods, Planning and Management 1
MBE 624 Marketing Research 1
Module III Marketing and Entrepreneurship module
MBE 631 Advanced Marketing Management 1
MBE 632 Entrepreneurship 1
MBE 633 Retail, Sales, and Supply Chain Management 1
MBE 634 International Marketing Management 1
MBE 635 Industrial and Consumer Behaviour 1
Module IV Finance and Accounting module
MBE 641 Managerial Accounting 1
MBE 642 Managerial Finance 1
MBE 643 International Business Finance 1
MBE 644 Advanced Public Finance 1
MBE 645 Advanced Corporate Finance 1
Module V Applied Management module
MBE 651 Business Law and Ethics 1
MBE 652 Advanced Human Resource Management 1
MBE 653 Seminars in Business Management 1
MBE 654 Business Finance and Credit management 2
Module VI Agribusiness module
MBE 661 Farm Business Management 1
MBE 662 Agribusiness Environment 1
MBE 663 Agribusiness Management 1
MBE 664 Agribusiness Project Appraisal & Evaluation 2
Module VII Research module
MBE 670 Research Proposal and Report/Dissertation 2
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Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics Programme structure: The following tables present course structure by module. Students are required to register for each module. Students will be allowed to register for module II and III only after completing module I, and register for module IV, the research module after completion and passing all modules I to III Module I: Agricultural Economic Principles
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L S CREDITS
EC 511 Microeconomics 20 20 1
EC 512 Macroeconomics 20 20 1
AEA 513 Principles of Agriculture 20 20 1
AEA 514 Production Economics 20 20 1
AEA 515 Agricultural Price Analysis 20 20 1
Total 100 100 5
Module II Quantitative Methods
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L S CREDITS
EC 521 Statistics for Social Sciences 20 20 1
EC 522 Mathematical Economics 20 20 1
AEA 523 Quantitative Decision Making Techniques 20 20 1
EC 524 Econometric Methods 20 20 1
AEA 525 Research Methods 20 20 1
Total 100 100 5
Module III Applied Economics
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L S CREDITS
MK 531 Agricultural Marketing 20 20 1
REE 532 Resource and Environmental Economics 20 20 1
FN 533 Agricultural Finance and Credit Management
20 20 1
MK 534 International Trade Theory and Policy 20 20 1
AEA 535 Farm Business Management 20 20 1
SUB TOTAL 100 100 5
AEA 500 Research Project 60 2
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Department of Agricultural Education and Extension The Department of Agricultural Education and Extension (DAEE) offers programmes in Agricultural Education and Extension at both undergraduate (B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.Sc. and PhD) levels. DAEE has of recent reviewed its former three-year mid-career undergraduate progarmme known as BSc Agricultural Education and Extension since 1998 leading into two progammes; namely BSc Applied Agricultural Extension, which is mid –career programme and BSc Agricultural Education; the latter that is being housed by the Department of Education in the Faculty of Science. Currently, the Department offers BSc Agricultural Education and Extension (BSc. AEE) that comes to an end in the academic year 2010/2011 and BSc Applied Agricultural Extension (BSc. Agric. Ext.) that was launched in 2010/11 academic year. The department plans to launch BSc in Community Development in 2010/11 academic year. The department offers postgraduate training; MSc Agricultural Education and Extension and doctoral studies in the discipline of agricultural extension and education and allied disciplines. The Department has a total of 24 academic and two administrative staff. The academic staff base consists of 4 Professors, 4 Senior Lecturers; 2 Lecturers, 13 Assistant Lecturers and 1 Tutorial Assistant. The department plans to expand the academic base as a result of the planned programmes and associated outreach activities with the farming community and other stakeholder groups
Involvement of the department in empowering smallholder farmers in adopting good farming practices
Programme Aims and Structures Bachelor of Science in Applied Agricultural Extension Programme aims: The overall aim of the programme is to provide for the acquisition of agricultural extension education knowledge, attitudes, skills and values to enrollees to enable them contribute to improved agricultural production. The programme will enable graduates to compete for the job market within and outside the country. It is expected that the ultimate graduate in this programme will fit in various employment opportunities in government, private sectors institutions including Non-Governmental Organisations involved in extension/development work. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
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AS 101 Introduction to Animal Production and Health
45 0 30 2.0
HT 101 Principles & Practices of Horticulture 20 0 50 1.5
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development 45 15 15 2.0
CS 103 Plant Physiology 30 0 30 1.5
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 200 15 185 10.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
RD 107 Agriculture and Rural Development 45 30 0 2.0
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues in Development
45 30 0 2.0
AEA 117 Principles of Agriculture 60 0 15 2.0
CS 101 Agricultural Microbiology 30 0 30 1.5
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 225 90 45 7.5
TOTAL 425 105 230 I7.5
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
EE 102 Extension Communication and Interpersonal Skills
30 30 30 2.0
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural Extension 30 0 0 1.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration & Management
20 20 0 1.0
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness 30 15 15 1.5
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
AS 104 Introduction to Animal Nutrition 20 0 20 1.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 220 95 95 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 103 Introductory Anthropology 30 0 0 1.0
CS 102 Introductory Entomology 30 0 30 1.5
CS 104 Agricultural Botany 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 90 0 60 4.0
TOTAL 310 200 155 14.5
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EE 201 Rural Sociology 30 60 0 2.0
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
EE 209 Introduction to Social Research 30 30 30 2.0
SS 201 Fundamentals of Soil Science 45 0 30 2.0
HT 201 Vegetable Production I 20 0 20 1.0
AS 201 Applied Animal Nutrition 40 10 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 195 160 110 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 204 Training for Development and Facilitation Methods
30 30 30 2.0
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AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
AEA 202 Agricultural Marketing Management 50 20 0 2.0
RD 201 Introduction to Gender and Development 30 30 0 1.5
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 185 140 60 7.5
TOTAL 380 300 170 I8.5
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
EE 203 Introduction to Supervised Enterprise Project (SEP)
30 15 15 1.5
EE 206 Programme Planning and Evaluation 30 30 30 2.0
EE 207 Agricultural Administration and Management
30 60 0 2.0
CS 204 Principles of Agronomy 30 0 30 1.5
CS 203 Introductory Plant Pathology 30 0 30 1.5
CS 205 Annual Crops 30 15 15 1.5
HT 203 Fruit Production I 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 200 120 140 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 208 Adult Learning and Development 30 60 0 2.0
CS 206 Weed Biology 20 0 20 1.0
HT 202 Vegetable Production II 30 30 30 2.0
HN 207 Food and Nutrition Security 20 20 0 1.0
FT 112 Food Storage and Handling 30 10 20 1.5
SUB TOTAL 130 120 70 7.5
TOTAL 330 240 210 18.5
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
EE 300 Supervised Enterprise Project (SEP) I 0 60 0 1.0
EE 301 Group Dynamics and Leadership 30 0 30 1.5
EE 302 Communication Technology 30 30 30 2.0
SS 301 Soil Fertility and Land Productivity 30 0 30 1.5
AS 304 Poultry and Rabbit Production 30 10 20 1.5
AS 303 Small Ruminant Production 30 10 20 1.5
AS 306 Beef Cattle Management 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 170 110 150 10.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
HT 302 Fruit Production II 30 30 30 2.0
AS 305 Pig Production 20 0 20 1.0
HT 307 Organic Farming 20 30 20 1.5
EE 303 Methods of Adult Education 30 60 0 2.0
CIT 300 Information and Communication Management
30 0 60 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 145 150 130 8.5
TOTAL 315 260 280 I8.5
* Audit Course
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SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EE 310 Supervised Enterprise Projects II 0 30 90 2.0
EE 305 Community Development 30 0 0 1.0
EE 307 Sociology of Development 30 60 0 2.0
EE 306 Comparative Extension Systems 30 60 0 2.0
CS 303 Perennial Crops 45 0 30 2.0
AS 308 Dairy Cattle Management 30 10 20 1.5
SUB TOTAL 165 160 140 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 309 Social Impact Assessment 20 20 0 1.0
SS 303 Plant Nutrition 30 0 30 1.5
AS 312 Draught Animal Management and Non –Conventional Animal Farming
40 10 30 2.0
BPE 315 Post-Harvest Technologies of Industrial Crops
30 0 45 2.0
SUB TOTAL 120 30 105 6.5
TOTAL 285 190 245 17.0
MSc. Agricultural Education and Extension Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to produce graduates capable of planning and managing agricultural projects and extension services and, serving as lecturers and tutors in agriculture and teachers training institutes/colleges and other colleges and as professional agricultural educators for planning and curriculum development.
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE CREDITS
CORE COURSES
AEA 600 Statistics 3.0
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0
EE 601 Rural Sociology 1.5
EE 602 Agricultural Extension 1.7
EE 603 Survey Methods 1.7
EE 604 Adult and Non-formal Education 1.5
EE 605 Agricultural Administration and Management 1.8
EE 621 Comparative Extension Systems 1.8
EE 609 MSc Dissertation 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 606 Audio-Visual Methods 1.0
EE 607 Technology, Employment, Rural Development 2.0
EE 608 Supervised Study by Arrangement to Suit Variable Individual Needs
EE 610 Principles of Agricultural Education 1.5
EE 611 Learning and Communication Theory 1.5
EE 612 Vocational Education Practice 1.5
EE 613 Comparative Agricultural Curricula 1.5
EE 614 Education Evaluation 1.5
EE 615 Education and Curriculum Planning 1.5
EE 616 School Farm and Shop 1.5
EE 617 Communication Workshop 1.5
EE 618 Agricultural College Instruction 1.5
EE 619 Women and Development 1.5
AEA 607 Economic Development 1.5
AEA 608 Economic Planning 1.5
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EE 620 Agricultural Policy Implementation 1.5
EE 622 Extension Programme Planning 1.7
EE 623 Extension Evaluation 1.8
EE 624 Village Dynamics 1.8
EE 625 Resource Assessment and Area Planning 1.8
Department of Agricultural Engineering and Land Planning
The Department of Agricultural Engineering and Land Planning (DAELP) has been in place since 1970s under the then Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Dar es Salaam. DAELP is endowed with expertise in the disciplines of irrigation and water resources, process and post-harvest engineering, farm machinery mechanization and engineering. The Department has a total of 22 academic members of staff comprising 11 Professors, 3 Senior Lecturers, 2 Lecturer, 4 Assistant Lecturer and 2 Tutorial Assistants. DAELP is also served by 4 technical staff that support both academic and non-academic activities. They include three technicians, two technologists’, one instructor, one agricultural officer, three artisans, three machinery operators and five workshop attendants.
DAELP offers BSc Agricultural Engineering (BSc. AE); BSc. Irrigation and Water Resources (BSc. IWR); BSc Bio-process and Post-harvest Engineering (BSc. BPE), The department MSc. Agricultural Engineering; MSc Irrigation Engineering and Management; MSc Land Use Planning and Management (which is a regional programme) and PhD studies in various disciplines of agricultural engineering and allied sciences.
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Programme Aims and Structures Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering Program aims: The programme aims to provide the necessary background in technology, analytical and managerial skills which will enable graduates to analyse and assess engineering systems for effective applications in agriculture. Specifically, the program will allow acquisition of knowledge and skills in the design, construction, operation, management and maintenance of water supply systems including rain water harvesting for agricultural production; designing and constructing simple renewable energy sources; plan, design and manage agricultural mechanisation programmes. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 104 General Mathematics I 45 30 0 2.0
AE 110 Workshop Training 0 0 120 2.0
AE 111 Engineering Drawing 15 0 90 2.0
AE 112 Engineering Statics 45 0 30 2.0
AS 101 Introduction to Animal Production 20 0 20 1.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 155 30 320 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
FT 104 Food Microbiology I 20 0 20 1.0
AE 113 Introduction to Agricultural Engineering 15 30 0 1.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
DS 100 Principles, theories, and contemporary issues in Development
45 30 0 2.0
ENV 111 Introduction to Meteorology 20 0 20 1.0
AEA 101 Introductory Agricultural Economics 30 10 20 1.5
SUB TOTAL 175 100 60 6.5
TOTAL 230 120 380 17.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 107 General Mathematics II 45 30 0 2.0
AE 110 Workshop Training 0 0 120 2.0
AE 114 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering 45 0 30 2.0
AE 115 Engineering Dynamics 45 0 30 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 225 90 180 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 116 Computer Applications for Agricultural Engineers
15 0 30 1.0
AS 103 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals
45 0 30 2.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration and Management
20 20 0 1.0
AE 117 Computer-Aided Drafting 15 0 30 1.0
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SUB TOTAL 95 20 90 5.0
TOTAL 320 110 270 17.0
SEMESTER 3
* Audit Course SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 108 Numerical Methods I 45 30 0 2.0
AE 212 Surveying 30 0 60 2.0
AE 215 Farm Power and Mechanization 15 0 30 1.0
AE 217 Materials Technology for Agricultural Engineers
30 0 60 2.0
AE 218 Fluid Mechanics 30 0 60 2.0
AE 219 Basics of Computer Programming 30 0 60 2.0
CS 204 Principles of Agronomy 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 210 30 300 12.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness 30 15 15 1.5
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 75 45 15 3.5
TOTAL 285 75 315 16.0
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 310 Instrumentation and Measurements 30 0 60 2.0
AE 311 Analysis and Design of Farm Structures
45 0 30 2.0
AE 312 Principles of Hydrology 15 0 30 1.0
IWRE 317 Design of Irrigation Systems 30 0 60 2.0
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 201 Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
AE 210 Introduction to Engineering Design 20 0 20 1.0
AE 211 Strength of Materials 45 0 30 2.0
AE 213 Thermodynamics 45 0 30 2.0
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 185 90 80 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
SS 201 Fundamentals of Soil Science 45 0 30 2.0
AE 214 Introduction to Electronics for Agricultural Engineers
15 0 30 1.0
RD 207 Rural Industrialization 30 0 0 1.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro Economics
30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 195 70 60 5.5
TOTAL 380 160 140 14.5
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AE 314 Engineering Properties of Biological Materials
30
0
60
2.0
AE 315 Agricultural Machinery Design 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 180 0 300 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
IWRE 312 Water Supply 15 0 30 1.0
AE 316 Microcomputer Systems 15 0 30 1.0
IWRE 321 Rainwater Harvesting 15 0 30 1.0
AE 318 Introduction to Power Electronics 15 0 30 1.0
MTH 202 Numerical Methods II 45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
**RD 308 Designing Rural Development Programmes/Projects
20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 170 80 120 7.0
TOTAL 350 80 420 18.0
* Audit Course ** RD 308 is a pre-requisite for course RD 309 Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation of Rural Development Programmes/Projects SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 300 Research Methods and Research Project I 15 30 0 1.0
AE 320 Mechanical Processing of Agricultural Produce
30 0 60 2.0
IWRE 318 Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering 30 0 60 2.0
AE 322 Electrical Power Systems and Machines 45 0 30 2.0
AE 323 Agricultural Machinery and Equipment 15 0 30 1.0
AE 324 Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 180 30 210 10.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 325 Drainage and Land Reclamation 15 0 30 1.0
AE 326 Computer Aided Design 15 0 30 1.0
AE 327 Industrial Crop Processing 15 0 30 1.0
AE 328 Communications and Computer Networking
15 0 30 1.0
AE 330 Aspects of Environmental Engineering 30 0 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 90 0 120 5.0
TOTAL 270 30 330 15.0
SEMESTER 7
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 400 Research Project II 0 10 110 2.0
AE 410 Mechanics of the Tractor and Implements 45 0 30 2.0
IWRE 410 / AE 411
Irrigation Structures 30 0 60 2.0
AE 412 Grain Storage, Packaging and Transport 45 0 30 2.0
AE 413 Engineering Operations Management 30 0 0 1.0
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AE 426 Waste Management 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 195 10 260 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 414 Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS 45 0 30 2.0
AE 415 Controlled Environment Production Systems
30 0 0 1.0
**RD 308 Designing Rural Development Programmes/Projects
20 20 0 1.0
AE 416 Process and Plant Design 15 0 30 1.0
AE 417 Fluid Power Systems 15 0 30 1.0
AE 418 Sensors and Controls for Precision Agriculture
15 0 30 1.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 165 30 120 7.0
TOTAL 360 40 380 18.0
* Audit Course **RD 308 is a pre-requisite for course RD 309 Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation of Rural Development Programmes/Projects SEMESTER 8
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 400 Research Project III 0 10 50 1.0
AE 419 Agricultural Machinery Management 15 0 30 1.0
AE 420 Farmstead Planning and Construction of Farm Structures
45 0 30 2.0
AE 421 Ergonomics, Safety and Maintenance 45 0 30 2.0
AE 422 Aspects of Financial and Human Resource Management
20 20 0 1.0
AE 423 Thermal Processing of Biological Materials
45 0 30 2.0
AE 428 Irrigation Water Management 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 190 30 190 10.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 424 Design of Detention Reservoirs and Small Dams
45 0 30 2.0
AE 425 Mathematical Planning Techniques 15 0 30 1.0
AE 427 Perishable Crop Storage and Processing
15 0 30 1.0
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
RD 309 Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation of Rural Development Programmes/Projects
45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 150 60 120 8.0
TOTAL 340 90 310 18.0
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Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering (B.SC. BPE) Programme Aims: The programme is designed to produce graduate professionals who are well versed with broad knowledge, understanding and skills in bio-process and post-harvest systems design, operations and management. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 104 General Mathematics I 45 30 0 2.0
AE 110 Workshop Training I 15 0 90 2.0
AE 111 Engineering Drawing 15 0 90 2.0
AE 112 Engineering Statics 45 30 0 2.0
FT 102 Food Biochemistry 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 140 60 200 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
DS 100 Theories, Principles and current issues in Development
45
30 0 2.0
FT 100 Introduction to Food Science 40 0 10 1.5
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
EE 101` Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
AEA101 Introductory Agricultural Economics 30 10 20 1.5
SUB TOTAL 190 70 30 6.0
TOTAL 330 130 230 15.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 107 General Mathematics II 45 30 0 2.0
AE 110 Workshop Training II 15 0 90 2.0
AE 114 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
45 0 30 2.0
AE 115 Engineering Dynamics 45 30 0 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 225 90 180 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 116 Computer Applications for Engineers 15 0 30 1.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 2.0
AEA 105 Principles of Accounting 45 0 30 2.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration and Management
20 20 0 1.0
AE 117 Computer-Aided Drafting 15 0 30 1.0
SUB TOTAL 140 20 120 7.0
TOTAL 365 110 400 19.0
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 201 Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
AE 210 Introduction to Engineering Design 20 0 20 1.0
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AE 211 Strength of Materials 45 0 30 2.0
BPE 211 Engineering Thermodynamics 45 0 30 2.0
BPE 212 Introduction to Materials and Energy Balance
30 30 0 1.5
FT 104 Food Microbiology I 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 115 60 100 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
RD 207 Rural Industrialisation 20 20 0 1.0
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
AE 214 Introduction to Electronics 15 0 30 1.0
SUB TOTAL 95 110 60 6.0
TOTAL 210 170 160 15.5
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 108 Numerical Methods I 45 30 0 2.0
AE 217 Engineering Materials Technology 30 20 40 2.0
IWE 210 Fluid Mechanics 30 0 60 2.0
BPE 213 Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer
20 0 20 1.0
AS 311 Processing and Preservation of Hides and Skins
20 0 20 1.0
AEA 102 Introductory Agribusiness 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 175 65 155 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 219 Basics of Computer Programming 30 0 60 2.0
AE 221 System Dynamics 30 15 15 1.5
RD 210 Computer Applications in Statistical Data Analysis
30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 90 15 105 5.0
TOTAL 265 80 260 14.5
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
BPE 311 Engineering Properties of Biological Materials
30 0 60 2.0
BPE 312 Systems Components Design and Selection
30 0 60 2.0
BPE 313 Instrumentation, Automation and Control
30 0 60 2.0
FT 204 Food Chemistry 48 20 24 1.5
IWE 314 Waste Treatment Systems Design and Management
30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 168 20 234 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 316 Microcomputer Systems 15 0 30 1.0
AE 318 Introduction to Power Electronics 15 0 30 1.0
IWE 312 Water Supply 15 0 30 1.0
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AE 221 System Dynamics 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 75 15 105 4.5
TOTAL 243 35 339 13.5
SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
BPE 300 Research Methods and Research Project I
15 30 0 1.0
AE 322 Electrical Power Systems and Machines
45 0 30 2.0
BPE 314 Unit Operations I 30 30 30 2.0
BPE 315 Post-Harvest Technologies of Industrial Crops
30 0 45 2.0
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment 45 30 0 2.0
FT 208 Science and Technology of Meat and Fish
30 10 20 1.5
SUB TOTAL 195 100 125 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
FT 209 Sensory Evaluation of Foods and Product Development
30 10 20 1.5
AE 328 Communications and Computer Networking
15 0 30 1.0
AE 324 Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
15 0 30 1.0
AE 326 Computer Aided Design 15 0 30 1.0
SUB TOTAL 75 10 110 4.5
TOTAL 270 110 235 15.0
SEMESTER 7
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
BPE 400 Research Project II 0 10 110 2.0
AE 413 Engineering Operations Management 20 20 0 1.0
BPE 411 Post-Harvest Handling and Storage of Non-Perishable Commodities
45 0 30 2.0
BPE 414 Process Plant Design and Hygiene 15 60 0 1.5
AE 430 Engineering Professional Ethics, Law and Safety
15 30 0 1.0
FT 303 Food Quality Assurance and Legislation
30 10 20 1.5
FT 306 Technology of Milk Products 20 5 15 1.0
SUB TOTAL 145 135 175 10.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 417 Fluid Power Systems 15 0 30 1.0
AEA 305 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and Evaluation
30 30 30 2.0
AE 324 Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 90 30 90 5.0
TOTAL 235 165 265 15.0
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SEMESTER 8
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
BPE 400 Research Project III 0 10 50 1.0
AE 421 Ergonomics, Safety and Maintenance 45 0 30 2.0
BPE 413 Post-Harvest Handling and Preservation of Horticultural Produce
30 0 60 2.0
BPE 412 Unit Operations II 45 0 30 2.0
BPE 415 Packaging and Packaging Design 15 0 30 1.0
SUB TOTAL 155 30 200 8.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 429 Mechatronics 30 30 30 2.0
AEA 306 Human Resource Management 50 20 0 2.0
AEA 311 Business Laws and Ethics 40 40 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 120 90 30 6.0
TOTAL 275 120 230 14.0
Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering (B.Sc. IWE) Programme aims: To impact technology, analytical and managerial skills which will enable graduates to analyse and assess engineering systems for effective application to irrigated agriculture. The programme also aims at equipping graduates with engineering and agricultural related skills; knowledge and skills in the design, construction, operation, management and maintenance of irrigation and water resources systems including rain water harvesting for agricultural production. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 110 Workshop Training I 0 0 120 2.0
AE 111 Engineering Drawing 15 0 90 2.0
AE 112 Engineering Statics 45 0 30 2.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
ENV 111 Introduction to Meteorology 30 0 30 1.0
MTH 104 General Mathematics I 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 165 30 330 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 101
Introductory Agricultural Economics
30 10 20 1.5
DS 100 Theories, Principles, and Current Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
LRM 111 Introduction to remote sensing 20 0 20 1.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
**RD 111 Introduction to Natural Resources Management
20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 160 90 40 5.5
TOTAL 325 120 370 16.5
* Audit Course **RD 111 is a prerequisite course for RD 202 Natural Resources Management
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SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 110 Workshop Training II 15 0 90 2.0
AE 114 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
45 0 30 2.0
AE 115 Engineering Dynamics 45 0 30 2.0
AE 117 Computer-Aided Drafting 15 0 30 1.0
MTH 107 General Mathematics II 45 30 0 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 210 60 180 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 116 Computer Applications for Engineers
15 0 30 1.0
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness 30 15 15 1.5
EE 105 Principles of Administration and Management
20 20 0 1.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 110 35 75 5.5
TOTAL 320 95 255 16.5
SEMESTER 3
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 212 Surveying 30 0 60 2.0
AE 217 Engineering Materials Technology 30 20 40 2.0
AE 219 Computer Programming 30 0 60 2.0
CS 204 Principles of Agronomy 30 0 30 1.5
IWE 210 Fluid Mechanics 30 20 40 2.0
MTH 108 Numerical Methods I 45 30 0 2.0
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 210 Introduction to Engineering Design 20 0 20 1.0
AE 211 Strength of Materials 45 0 30 2.0
LRM 112 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
20 0 20 1.0
BPE 211 Applied Thermodynamics 45 0 30 2.0
MTH 201 Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 175 30 100 8.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 202 Agricultural Marketing Management
50 20 0 2.0
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
ENV 211 Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Practices
30 0 0 1.0
RD 202 Natural Resources Management 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 155 110 0 7.0
TOTAL 330 170 100 15.0
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SUB TOTAL 195 70 230 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 204 Farm Management 30 20 40 2.0
AEA 209 Economic Survey Methods 20 0 20 1.0
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
ENV 206 Climatology 15 0 30 1.0
RD 210 Computer Applications in Statistical Data Analysis
30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 125 50 150 7.5
TOTAL 320 120 380 19.0
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
IWRE 311 Analysis of Structures 30 30 0 1.5
IWRE 312 Water Supply 15 0 30 1.0
IWRE 313 Design of Drainage Systems 15 10 20 1.0
IWRE 314 Waste Treatment Systems Design and Management
30 0 30 1.5
IWRE 315 Applied Hydrology 30 10 20 1.5
IWRE 316 Sediment Transport 20 0 20 1.0
IWRE 317 Design of Irrigation Systems 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 170 50 150 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
IWRE 321 Rainwater Harvesting 15 0 30 1.0
AE 310 Instrumentation and Measurements
30 0 60 2.0
BPE 311 Engineering Properties of Biological Materials
30 0 60 2.0
FBL 303
Integrated Watershed Management 30 30 0 1.5
MTH 202 Numerical Methods II 45 30 0 2.0
*RD 308 Designing Rural Development Programmes/Projects
20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 170 80 150 9.5
TOTAL 340 130 300 18.5
* RD 308 is a pre-requisite for course RD 309 Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation of Rural Development Programmes/Projects SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
IWRE 300 Research Methods and Research Project I
15 30 0 1.0
AE 322 Electrical Power Systems and Machines
45 0 30 2.0
IWRE 310 Irrigation Agronomy 30 0 0 1.0
IWRE 318 Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
45 10 20 2.0
IWRE 319 Soil Physics for Irrigation and Water Resources Engineers
30 20 40 2.0
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IWRE 320 Hydrogeology 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 195 60 120 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 326 Computer Aided Design 15 0 30 1.0
AE 328 Communications and Computer Networking
15 0 30 1.0
AEA 306 Human Resource Management 50 20 0 2.0
RD 309 Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation of Rural Development Programmes/ Projects
45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 125 50 60 6.0
TOTAL 320 110 180 15.5
SEMESTER 7
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 413 Engineering Operations Management
30 0 0 1.0
AE 430 Engineering Professional Ethics and Laws
30 0 0 1.0
IWRE 400 Research Project I 0 10 110 2.0
IWRE 410 Irrigation Structures 30 20 40 2.0
IWRE 412 Environmental Hydraulics 30 0 30 1.5
IWRE 413 Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
30 20 40 2.0
SUB TOTAL 150 50 220 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 418 Sensors and Controls for Precision Agriculture
15 0 30 1.0
AEA 303 Agribusiness Finance and Credit Management
30 30 30 2.0
IWRE 418 Introduction to Soil-Water-Crop Modeling and Simulation
30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 75 60 60 4.5
TOTAL 225 110 280 14.0
SEMESTER 8
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 425 Mathematical Planning Techniques
15 30 0 1.0
IWRE 400 Research Project II 0 10 50 1.0
IWRE 411 Design of Structures 45 10 20 2.0
IWRE 414 Design of Detention Reservoirs and Small Dams
45 0 30 2.0
IWRE 415 Irrigation Water Management 20 0 20 1.0
IWRE 416 Construction Techniques 30 30 0 1.5
IWRE 417 Public Health in Water Resources Development
30 0 0 1.0
IWRE 419 Drainage and Land Reclamation 15 0 30 1.0
SUB TOTAL 200 80 150 10.5
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ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 419 Agricultural Machinery Management
30 0 30 1.5
AE 421 Occupational Safety Management 15 30 1.0
AEA 311 Business Laws and Ethics 40 40 0 2.0
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment
45 0 30 2.0
RD 206 Cooperative and Rural Development
45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 175 70 90 8.5
TOTAL 375 150 240 19.0
MSc in Agricultural Engineering Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to train students to contribute to agricultural development through the application of engineering principles and techniques to agricultural production problems, both pre-and post-harvest, and through the management of projects in which engineering plays a significant role.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
CORE COURSES
AEA 600 Statistics 3.0
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0
AE 601 Introduction to Programming 1.5
AE 600 Instrumentation and Measurement in Agricultural Engineering
1.5
AE 617 Project Planning 1.0
AE 619 Soil Plant Water Relations 1.0
AE 621 MSc Dissertation 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 602 Photogrammetry, Airphoto Interpretation and Remote Sensing
2.5
AE 603 Land Resource Planning 2.0
AE 604 Land Resource Management 1.0
AE 605 Soil and Water Conservation 1.5
AE 606 Thermodynamics 1.0
AE 607 Irrigation Design 3.0
AE 608 Drainage and Land Reclamation 1.5
AE 609 Properties of Crop Materials 0.8
AE 610 Crop Drying 1.3
AE 611 Crop Processing 1.3
AE 612 Storage and Material Handling & Farm Structures Design 1.8
AE 613 Agricultural Machinery Operations & Management 2.0
AE 614 Design & Manufacturing of Agricultural Machinery 1.5
AE 615 Soil and Tractor Implement Mechanics 1.5
AE 616 Agricultural Extension and Farming Systems 1.0
AE 618 Hydrology and Agrometeorology 1.5
AE 620 Agricultural Water Management 1.0
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MSc in Irrigation Engineering and Management
Programme learning outcome: The programme is aimed at developing the required human resource base in the region to address issues related to utilisation and management of water resources for sustainable crop production. Specifically, the programme is designed to: (i) Provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to design, operate and maintain
irrigation systems and the associated water supply and drainage networks at scheme, farm and field levels; and also
(ii) Impart creativity to enable the student develop solutions to management problems, particularly those which limit the successful operation of irrigation schemes.
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
IE 603 Surface Irrigation Systems 1 15 0 30
IE 604 Pressurised Irrigation Systems 1 15 0 30
AE 608 Drainage and Land Reclamation 1.5 30 0 30
IE 601 Crop Water Requirements 1 15 0 30
IE 602 Hydrology 1 15 0 30
AE 605 Soil and Water Conservation 1.5 30 0 30
SUB TOTAL 7.0 120 0 180
ELECTIVES COURSES
AE 601 Introduction to Computer Programming
1.5 30 0 30
AE 600 Instrumentation and Measurement in Agricultural Engineering
1.5
30
0
30
IE 608 Ground Water Resources Development
2 30 0 60
SUB TOTAL 5.0 90 0 120
TOTAL 12.0 210 0 300
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
EE 600 Research Planning and Management
1 30 0 0
AE 617 Project Planning and Management 1 15 0 30
AE 619 Soil-Plant-Water Relations 1 20 0 20
AE 620 Agricultural Water Management 1 30 0 0
IE 600 Statistics for Technology 1 15 0 30
IE 605 Business Studies 1 15 30 0
SUB TOTAL 6 125 30 80
ELECTIVES COURSES
AE 616 Agricultural Education and Farming Systems
1
30
0
0
IE 607 Hydraulic Structures 1 15 0 30
IE 606 Operations Research 1 15 0 30
SUB TOTAL 3 60 0 60
TOTAL 9 185 30 140
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MSc in Land Use Planning and Management
Programme learning outcome: The programme is geared towards developing the required human resource base in the region to address issues related to planning and management of land resources. Specifically, the programme is designed to: (i) impart operating capabilities in the use of remotely sensed data; (ii) induce awareness in environmental protection; and (iii) strengthen competence and practical skills in rural development and sustainable
agriculture. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
SS 603 Soil Genesis, Survey and Land Evaluation
2
30
0
60
LU 601 Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation
2
30
0
60
AE 605 Soil and Water Conservation 1.5 30 0 30
LU 602 Geographic Information System 1 15 0 30
LU 604 Agricultural Meteorology 1 15 0 30
SUB TOTAL 7.5 120 0 210
ELECTIVE COURSE
LU 600 Introductory Geomorphology 1 15 0 30
AE 601 Introduction to Computer Programming
1.5
30
0
30
AE 600 Instrumentation and Measurement in Agricultural Engineering
1.5
30
0
30
MN 606 Ecology and Tropical Biology 2 30 0 60
SUB TOTAL 6 105 0 150
TOTAL 13.5 225 0 360
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1 30 0 0
LU 603 Principles of Land Use Planning 2 30 30 30
AE 617 Project Planning and Management 1 15 30
IE 605 Business Studies 1 15 30 0
IE 600 Statistics for Technology 1 15 0 30
SUB TOTAL 6 105 60 90
ELECTIVE COURSES
SS 610 Soil Mineralogy 1 15 0 30
AE 616 Agricultural Extension and Farming Systems
1
30
0
0
AE 619 Soil – Plant - Water Relations 1 20 0 20
IE 606 Operations Research 1 15 0 30
SUB TOTAL 4 80 0 80
TOTAL 10 185 60 170
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Department of Crop Science and Production The Department of Crop Science and Production (DCSP) was established in 1969 as part of the then Dar es Salaam University College and thereafter (1970) as a department under the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Dar es Salaam. When the government elevated the then Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine into a full-fledged university in July 1984, the department formed one of the departments under the Faculty of Agriculture. The Department endowed with expertise in crop improvement, crop protection, crop pathology, plant breeding, plant physiology, horticulture, agricultural biotechnology and seed technology. The DCSP has a total of 31 academic members of staff; comprising 10 professors, 6 Senior Lectures/Research Fellows, 5 lecturers and the rest 10 are Assistant Lecturers and Tutorial Assistants. The department operations are also supported by 11 Agricultural/field officers/Laboratory technicians. DELP runs a horticultural farm that provides seedlings to small and medium scale farmers and manages a number of demonstration plots that are operated under the framework of Crop Museum and also houses the African Seed Health Centre. DCSP offers BSc Agriculture General, BSc Horticulture, MSc Crop Science and PhD studies in crop improvement, crop Protection, agronomy and plant physiology, horticulture, agricultural biotechnology and seed technology.
Plant Budding
Programme Aims and Structures Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General Program aims: The aim of the programme is to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the general area of agriculture together with the necessary skills to implement crop and animal production enterprises. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
CS 101 Agricultural Microbiology 30 0 30 1.5
CS 103 Plant Physiology 30 0 30 1.5
HT 101 Principles and Practices of Horticulture 20 0 50 1.5
AS 101 Introduction to Animal Production and 45 0 30 2.0
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Health
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SS 103 Agricultural Chemistry 30 0 30 1.5
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development
45 15 15 2.0
SUB TOTAL 230 15 245 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 101 Principles of Agriculture Engineering 20 0 20 1.0
HN 102 Introduction to Human Nutrition 45 10 20 2.0
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
*VM 116 Basic Anatomy of Farm Animal 45 0 30 2.0 **SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 200 70 70 7.0
TOTAL 430 85 315 19.0
* VM 116 is a pre-requisite course for AS 103 which is offered in semester two ** Audit Course
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
CS 102 Introductory Entomology 30 0 30 1.5
CS 105 Genetics 30 0 30 1.5
CS 104 Agricultural Botany 30 0 30 1.5
AS 104 Introduction to Animal Nutrition 20 0 20 1.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 103 Biochemistry 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 245 60 140 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES AS 103 Physiology of Farm Animal 45 0 30 2.0
SS 100 Agro-Meteorology 20 0 20 1.0
EE 102 Extension Communication and Interpersonal Skills
30 30 30 2.0
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural Extension 30 0 0 1.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration & Management
20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 145 50 80 7.0
TOTAL 345 110 190 18.5
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES CS 201 Crop Physiology 30 15 15 1.5
AS 201 Applied Animal Nutrition 40 10 30 2.0
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
HT 201 Vegetable Production I 20 0 20 1.0
SS 201 Fundamentals of Soil Science 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 165 85 95 8.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 202 Introductory Land Surveying 20 0 20 1.0
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EE 204 Training for Development and Facilitation Methods
30 30 30 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SS 204 Soil Classification 30 0 30 1.5
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
FT 211 Principles of Food Processing and Preservation
30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 185 105 125 8.0
TOTAL 350 190 210 16.5
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
CS 200 Research Methodology 30 20 60 2.0
CS 203 Introductory Plant Pathology 30 0 30 1.5
CS 204 Principles of Agronomy 30 0 30 1.5
CS 205 Annual Crops 30 15 15 1.5
CS 206 Weed Biology 20 0 20 1.0
HT 202 Vegetable Production II 30 30 30 2.0
HT 203 Fruit Production II 20 0 20 1.0
AS 318 Animal Production I 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 235 65 235 12.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AS 205 Pasture Establishment and Management 30 10 20 1.5
AS 208 Farm Structures and Animal Housing 30 30 30 2.0
AE 301 Farm Power and Mechanization 20 0 20 1.0
AEA 204 Farm Management 30 20 40 2.0
SUB TOTAL 110 60 110 6.5
TOTAL 345 125 345 18.5
SEMESTER 5
* Audit Course
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
CS 300 Research Project I 0 15 75 1.5
CS 302 Seed Technology 20 0 20 1.0
CS 304 Applied Entomology 30 0 30 1.5
HT 307 Organic Farming 20 30 20 1.5
SS 301 Soil Fertility and Land Productivity 30 0 30 1.5
CS 311 Plant Biotechnology 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 130 45 205 8.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
SS 310 Soil and Water Conservation 30 0 30 1.5
AEA 310 Agricultural Policies 45 30 0 2.0
AE 412 Grain Storage, Packaging and Transport 45 0 30 2.0
RD 308 Designing Rural Development Programmes/Projects
20 20 0 1.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
CIT 300 Information and Communication Management
30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 245 80 150 10.0
TOTAL 375 125 355 18.5
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SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
CS 307 Research Project II 0 20 100 2.0
CS 303 Perennial Crops 45 0 30 2.0
CS 301 Plant Breeding 30 15 15 1.5
CS 310 Weed Management 20 20 30 1.5
CS 308 Applied Plant Pathology 30 15 15 1.5
AS 316 Animal Production II 45 0 30 2.0
SS 303 Plant Nutrition 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 200 70 250 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
CS 305 Vertebrate Pests 30 30 30 2.0
CS 306 Legislation of Plants, Food and Agricultural Inputs
30 30 0 1.5
SS 304 Agricultural Land Use Planning 45 0 30 2.0
ENV 309 Global Climate Change and Disaster Management
45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 190 70 120 7.5
TOTAL 390 140 370 19.5
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture Program aims: The aim of the program is to produce competent graduates that are able to integrate horticultural components in farming systems, to understand farmers’ circumstances and provide technical solutions compatible to the available resources, conversant with different types of horticultural industries, from the smallholder farmer and cooperative level to large estates and also from field/greenhouse production to marketing and export aspects. The programme is also aiming at providing skills in planning, organization, management and administrative tasks related to horticultural production. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
SS 103 Agricultural Chemistry 30 0 30 1.5
CS 101 Agricultural Microbiology 30 0 30 1.5
HT 101 Principles and Practices of Horticulture
20 0 50 1.5
CS 103 Plant Physiology 30 0 30 1.5
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development
45 15 15 2.0
SS 101 Introductory Geology and Soil Formation
30 0 30 1.5
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 215 15 245 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
AE 101 Principles of Agricultural Engineering
20 0 20 1.0
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro- and Macro- 30 30 0 1.5
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Economics
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 170 90 20 5.5
TOTAL 385 105 265 17.0
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITTLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
CS 102 Introductory Entomology 30 0 30 1.5 CS 105 Genetics 30 0 30 1.5 CS 104 Agricultural Botany 30 0 30 1.5
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0 HT 102 Plant Propagation and Nursery
Management 30 0 60 2.0
AE 201 Principles of Hydrology and Irrigation 20 0 20 1.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 230 60 170 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural Extension 30 0 0 1.0
RD 111 Introduction to Natural Resources Management
20 20 0 1.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration and Management
20 20 0 1.0
SS 100 Agro-Meteorology 20 0 20 1.0 SUB TOTAL 90 40 20 4.0 TOTAL 320 100 190 15.5
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITTLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
HT 201 Vegetable Production I 20 0 20 1.0
CS 201 Crop Physiology 30 15 15 1.5
CS 207 Molecular Biology 30 0 30 1.5
SS 201 Fundamentals of Soil Science 45 0 30 2.0 AE 202 Introductory Land Surveying 20 0 20 1.0
AE 302 Irrigation and Drainage 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 165 15 135 8.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
AEA 202 Agricultural Marketing Management 50 20 0 2.0
AEA 201 Production Economics 45 30 0 2.0
RD 201 Introduction to Gender and Development 30 30 0 1.5
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EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 230 200 30 9.5
TOTAL 395 215 165 17.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITTLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
CS 200 Research Methodology 30 20 60 2.0
HT 202 Vegetable Production II 30 30 30 2.0
HT 203 Fruit Production I 20 0 20 1.0
HT 204 Spice Crop Production 30 0 30 1.5
HT 205 Post-Harvest Practices 20 0 20 1.0
CS 203 Introductory Plant Pathology 30 0 30 1.5
CS 206 Weed Biology 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 180 50 210 10.0
ELECTIV E COURSES
AEA 204 Farm Management 30 20 40 2.0
RD 210 Computer Application in Statistical Data Analysis
30 0 30 1.5
RD 202 Natural Resources Management 45 30 0 2.0
SS 206 Agrochemicals and Manures 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 135 50 100 7.0
TOTAL 315 100 310 17.0
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITTLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
HT 300 Research Project I 0 0 90 1.5
CS 311 Plant Biotechnology 30 0 30 1.5
CS 302 Seed Technology 20 0 20 1.0
HT 301 Ornamental Crop Production 30 10 20 1.5
HT 302 Fruit Production II 30 30 30 2.0
SS 301 Soil Fertility and Land Productivity 30 0 30 1.5
CS 304 Applied Entomology 30 0 30 1.5
HT 307 Organic Farming 20 30 20 1.5
SUB TOTAL 190 70 270 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
RD 303 Rural Development Planning 30 30 0 1.5
SS 310 Soil and Water Conservation 30 0 30 1.5
HT 303 Horticultural Farming Systems 20 10 20 1.0
FEC 303 Resource Policy, Legislation & Land Use Economics
30 0 30 1.5
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
80
SUB TOTAL 155 70 80 5.5
TOTAL 345 140 350 17.5
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITTLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS L S P
CORES COURSES
HT 308 Research Project II 0 0 120 2.0
HT 304 Landscape Design and Maintenance 30 0 30 1.5
HT 305 Controlled Environment and Soilless Plant Culture
30 0 60 2.0
CS 301 Plant Breeding 30 30 30 2.0
CS 306 Legislation on Plants, Food and Agricultural Inputs
30 30 0 1.5
CS 310 Weed Management 20 20 30 1.5
CS 308 Applied Plant Pathology 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 170 95 285 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 312 International Agricultural Trade 20 20 0 1.0
HT 306 Floristry 20 0 20 1.0
SS 305 Environmental Pollution and Management of Agricultural Wastes
30 10 20 1.5
SS 303 Plant Nutrition 30 0 30 1.5
CS 305 Vertebrate Pests 20 30 20 1.5
SUB TOTAL 120 60 90 6.5
TOTAL 290 155 375 18.5
MSc in Crop Science Programme learning outcome: The programme is aimed at producing professionals with specializations in Agronomy, Crop Improvement, Crop Protection and Horticulture. Programme Structure
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS* CREDITS
A: L S P
CORE COURSE
CS 600 Research Planning, Experimentation and Statistics
30 0 60 2.0
CS 601 Concepts in Crop Production 30 0 30 1.5
CS 602 Seed Technology 15 0 30 1.0
SUB TOTAL 75 0 120 4.5
B. COMPULSORY COURSES
AGRONOMY
CS 603 Crop Physiology and Modelling 30 30 30 2.0
CS 604 Soil-Water-Plant Relationship 30 10 20 1.5
CS 605 Field Crop Production 30 30 0 1.5
SS 604 Soil Fertility and Management 30 0 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 120 70 50 6.0
CROP IMPROVEMENT
CS 606 Plant Breeding 30 30 30 2.0
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CS 607 Population and Quantitative Genetics 30 15 15 1.5
CS 608 Cytogenetics 30 15 15 1.5
CS 609 Plant Biotechnology 30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 120 90 90 7.0 CROP PROTECTION
CS 610 Entomology 30 0 30 1.5
CS 611 Weed Science 30 20 10 1.5
CS 612 Plant Mycology 45 10 20 2.0
CS 613 Phytobacteriology 45 10 20 2.0
SUB TOTAL 150 40 80 7.0
HORTICULTURE
CS 614 Fruit Production 30 30 30 2.0
CS 615 Post-harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops
20 0 20 1.0
CS 616 Vegetable and Spice Production 30 30 30 2.0
CS 617 Ornamental Plant Production 30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 110 90 110 7.0
C. ELECTIVE COURSES
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CS 618 Plant Evolution 30 0 0 1.0
CS 619 Pathogenesis and Disease Resistance 45 10 20 2.0
CS 620 Pesticide Chemistry and Toxicology 45 0 30 2.0
CS 621 Plant Nematology 20 0 20 1.0
CS 622 Controlled Environment Plant Culture 45 0 30 2.0
CS 623 Vertebrate Pest Management 30 30 30 2.0
CS 624 Seed Pathology 20 0 20 2.0
CS 625 Plant Virology 20 0 20 1.0
CS 626 Farming Systems and Technology Integration
30 30 30 2.0
LU 602 Geographical Information Systems 15 0 30 1.0
AEA 605 Farm Management and Planning 45 30 2.0
SS 604 Soil Fertility and Management 30 0 0 1.0
SS 608 Plant Nutrition 30 0 0 1.0
COURSES STRUCTURE (YEAR 1)
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
A: CORE COURSES
CS 600 Research Planning, Experimentation and Statistics 2.0
CS 601 Concepts in Crop Production 1.5
B: SPECIALIZATION COMPULSORY COURSES AGRONOMY
CS 603 Crop Physiology and Modelling 2.0
CS 604 Soil water-plant Relationship 1.5 CROP IMPROVEMENT
CS 607 Population and Quantitative Genetics 1.5
CS 608 Cytogenetics 1.5
CROP PROTECTION
CS 610 Entomology 1.5
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CS 612 Plant Mycology
HORTICULTURE
CS 616 Vegetable and Spice Production 2.0
CS 617 Ornamental Plant Production 2.0
C. ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 605 Farm Management and Planning 2.0
CS 619 Pathogenesis and Disease Resistance 2.0
CS 620 Pesticide Chemistry and Toxicology 2.0
SS 608 Plant Nutrition 1.0
CS 625 Plant Virology 1.0
CS 626 Farming Systems and Technology Integration 2.0
TERM 2 (YEAR 1)
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
A. CORE COURSES
CS 602 Seed Technology 1.0
B. SPECIALIZATION COMPULSORY COURSES AGRONOMY
SS 604 Soil Fertility and Management 1.0
CS 605 Field Crop Production 1.5
CROP IMPROVEMENT
CS 606 Plant Breeding 2.0
CS 609 Plant Biotechnology 2.0
CROP PROTECTION
CS 611 Weed Science 1.5
CS 613 Phytobacteriology 2.0
HORTICULTURE
CS 614 Fruit Production 2.0
CS 615 Postharvest Technology for Horticultural Crops 1.0
C. ELECTIVE COURSES
LU 602 Geographical Information Systems 1.0
SS 604 Soil Fertility and Management 1.0
CS 621 Plant Nematology 1.0
CS 618 Plant Evolution 1.0
CS 622 Controlled Environment Plant Culture 2.0
CS 623 Vertebrate Pest Management 3.0
CS 624 Seed Pathology 2.0
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Department of Soil Science The Department of Soil Science (DSS) is of the departments under the Faculty of Agriculture (FoA). DSS has the obligation of providing training to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in Soil Science and allied disciplines. The department conducts research in soil science and provides consultancy and advisory services to government departments, farmers, private firms and NGOs in the disciplines of soil fertility management, soil-water conservation and soil survey and analysis and, land evaluation. DSS has 23 members of academic staff consisting of 7 professors, 4 Senior Lecturers, 1 Lecturer, 7 Assistant Lecturers/Assistant Research Fellows and 4 Tutorial Assistants with expertise in the disciplines of soil and water management; soil fertility; soil chemistry, physics and microbiology; land resources and management, GIS and remote sensing, agronomy and geology. The Department is also supported by 16 technical staff.
DSS offers BSc Agronomy, MSc Soil Science and Land Management and doctoral training in areas of departmental expertise. DSS also runs a four-year regional PhD programme in Soil and Water Management that is supported by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) and the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).
Soil testing Soil samples
Programme Aims and Structures Bachelor of Science in Agronomy Programme aims: The aim of the programme is to produce graduates with broad knowledge in agronomic, agricultural, environmental, natural resource management and communication technology who shall be able to work in the agricultural industry. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
SS 103 Agricultural Chemistry 30 0 30 1.5
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development 45 15 15 2.0
CS 101 Agricultural Microbiology 30 0 30 1.5
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SS 101 Introductory Geology and Soil Formation 30 0 30 1.5
CS 103 Plant Physiology 30 0 30 1.5
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 225 15 195 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
MTH 102 Basic Mathematics 45 30 0 2
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*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro Economics
30 30 0 1.5
DS 100 Principles, Theories & Contemporary Issues of Development 45 30 0 2
SUB TOTAL 165 120 0 5..5
TOTAL 390 135 195 15.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
SS 100 Agro-Meteorology 20 0 20 1.0
SS 102 Soil Physics 30 0 60 2.0
CS 104 Agricultural Botany 30 0 30 1.5
CS105 Genetics 30 0 30 1.5
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
CS 102 Introductory Entomology 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 230 60 170 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 201 Principles of Hydrology and Irrigation 30 0 30 1.5
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural Extension 30 0 0 1.0
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness 30 15 15 1.5
FBL 102 Fundamentals of Ecology 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 135 15 75 6.0
TOTAL 365 75 245 18.0
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 201 Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
CS 201 Crop Physiology 30 15 15 1.5
SS 203 Soil Chemistry 30 0 30 1.5
SS 204 Soil Classification 30 0 30 1.5
SS 207 Management of Dry lands 20 10 10 1.0
SS 205 Wetland Ecosystems and their Management
25 10 0 1.0
AE 302 Irrigation and Drainage 20 0 20 1.0
CS 207 Molecular Biology 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 230 65 135 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
AEA 201 Production Economics 45 30 0 2.0
AE 202 Introductory Land Surveying 20 0 20 1.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
85
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 170 150 50 7.0
TOTAL 400 215 185 18.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
SS 200 Research Methodology 20 20 60 2.0
CS 203 Introduction to Plant Pathology 45 0 30 1.5
CS 206 Weed Biology 20 0 20 1.0 SS 206 Agrochemicals and Manures 30 0 30 1.5
CS 205 Annual Crops 30 15 15 1.5
CS 204 Principles of Agronomy 30 0 30 1.5
SS 202 Soil Biology 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 205 35 215 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 301 Farm Power and Mechanization 20 0 20 1.0
AEA 204 Farm Management 30 20 40 2.0
AS 205 Pasture Establishment and Management 30 10 20 1.5
SUB TOTAL 80 30 80 4.5
TOTAL 285 65 295 15.0
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
SS 300 Research Project I 0 15 45 1.0
CS 304 Applied Entomology 30 0 30 1.5 SS 301 Soil Fertility and Land Productivity 30 0 30 1.5
SS 302 Land Husbandry and Conservation Agriculture
30 10 20 1.5
CS 302 Seed Technology 20 0 20 1.0
SS 305 Environmental Pollution & Management of Agricultural Wastes
30 10 20 1.5
AE 414 Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS 45 0 30 2.0
CS 311 Plant Biotechnology 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 215 35 225 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
SS 307 Farm & Agronomic Enterprise Skills 0 20 100 2.0
HT 307 Organic Farming 20 30 20 1.5
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SS 308 Principles and Application of Agro-forestry 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 95 80 150 5.0
TOTAL 310 115 375 16.5
* Audit Course
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SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
SS 300 Research Project II 0 15 45 1.0
CS 303 Perennial Crops 45 0 30 2.0
SS 304 Agricultural Land Use Planning 30 0 30 1.5
CS 310 Weed Management 20 20 30 1.5
SS 303 Plant Nutrition 30 0 30 1.5
CS 301 Plant Breeding 30 30 30 2.0
CS 308 Applied Plant Pathology 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 180 80 210 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 309 Global Climate Change & Disaster Management
45 30 0 2.0
SS 306 Management of Natural Resources & Sustainable Agriculture
30 10 20 1.5
RD 309 Rural Development Project management, Monitoring & Evaluation
50 20 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 170 90 20 7.5
TOTAL 350 170 230 18.5
MSc in Soil Science and Land Management Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to train the candidates for research and teaching positions in educational and research institutions, research administration and extension in government departments and parastatal organizations. The programme also aims at training candidates for self-employment in the agricultural sector.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
CORE COURSES
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0
AEA 600 Statistics 3.0
SS 600 Introduction to Computing 0.5
SS 602 Soil Chemistry 1.0
SS 603 Soil Genesis, Survey and Land Evaluation 2.0
SS 604 Soil Fertility Management 1.0
SS 605 Soil and Water Management 1.5
SS 615 MSc Dissertation 12.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
SS 601 Soil Physics 1.5
SS 606 Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry 1.5
SS 607 Chemistry of Soil Organic Matter 1.0
SS 608 Plant Nutrition 1.0
SS 609 Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing 2.0
SS 610 Soil Mineralogy 1.0
SS 611 Salt Affected Soils 1.0
SS 612 Soil Micromorphology 1.5
SS 613 Agro-meteorology 1.0
SS 614 Soil and Water Pollution 1.0
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PhD (Soil and Water Management) This is a four-year PhD programme that consists of a coursework and research that leads to a dissertation.
Course Structure The course structure consists of three categories of courses: common core, specialized, and electives. All students must take all common core courses. The specialized courses shall be taken by students who will opt for a given area of specialization as follows: Agricultural Land Resources Planning, Tropical Soil Fertility Management and Soil-water Management. CORE COURSES
ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER
SS 701 Research Methodologies in Agriculture
20 20 30 1.5 I
SS 702 Scientific Writing and Presentation Skills
20 50 0 1.5 I
SS 703 Land Resources of the Tropics and Sub-tropics
30 20 10 1.5 I
AE 701 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Agriculture
20 30 20 1.5 I
EE 701 Communication and Leadership for Development
20 20 0 1.0 I
SS/AE 700 PhD Dissertation Proposal Development
I
TOTAL CREDIT AND HOURS 110 110 60 7.0
CORE COURSES IN AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION Integrated Soil Fertility Management
ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER
SS 705 Soil Fertility Challenges 20 20 0 1.0 I
SS 706 Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Agriculture
30 30 30 2.0 II
SS 707 Plant Nutrition and Crop Productivity
20 10 10 1.0 II
SS 708 Soil Health 30 30 10 1.5 II
CS 701 Advances in Agronomy 30 20 10 1.5 II
SS/AE 700 PhD Dissertation Proposal Development
II
TOTAL CREDIT AND HOURS 130 110 60 7.0
Soil-Water Management
ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER
AE 702/SS 712
Soil-Water Management in the Tropics
30 30 30 2.0 I
AE 703 Applied Soil-Water-Crop Modeling
20 20 30 1.5 II
AE 704 Irrigation and Water Resources Management
30 30 30 2.0 II
AE 705 Integrated Watershed Management
20 30 20 1.5 II
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SS/AE 700 PhD Dissertation Proposal Development
II
TOTAL CREDIT AND HOURS 100 110 110 7.0
a) Agricultural Land Resources Planning
ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER
LU 701/SS 710
GIS and Remote Sensing Applications
30 20 40 2.0 I
LU 702/SS 711
Land Resource Planning for Agriculture
30 30 30 2.0 II
LU 703 Integrated Land Use Management
20 30 20 1.5 II
SS 704 Impact Assessment of Agricultural Land Uses
30 20 10 1.5 II
SS/AE 700 PhD Dissertation Proposal Development
II
TOTAL CREDIT AND HOURS 110 100 100 7.0
b) Elective Courses
ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER
EE 702 Participatory Approaches and Development
30 30 0 1.5 I
AEA 701 Entrepreneurship and Business Management
30 30 0 1.5 II
SS 702 Topics in Soil Plant Water Relations
20 30 20 1.5 II
SS 709 Tropical Soil Organic Matter Dynamics and Management
20 30 20 1.5 II
SS 713 Conservation Agriculture 20 10 10 1.0 I
TOTAL CREDIT AND HOURS 120 130 50 7.0
*Students specialising in any of the three areas of specialization may take any course from other areas of specialization as elective course after seeking advice from the student’s supervisory committee. Department of Animal Science and Production
Department of Animal Science and Production (DASP) was established in 1969 and is actively engaged in livestock development through teaching, research, extension and consultancy in the disciplines of animal nutrition, dairy technology, meat science, animal breeding, aquaculture, draft animal power and, range and pasture management. The department has 33 academic members of staff comprising 16 professors, 3 Senior Lecturers, 6 Lecturers and 8 Assistant Lectures/Tutorial Assistant with expertise in animal physiology, nutrition, production, genetics and breeding, biology, aquaculture and range management Members of academic staff are supported by 18 field officers, technologists and technicians. Over the years, DASP has developed and disseminated a number of technologies in the areas of feed conservation and utilization, meat production, aquacultural practices, dairy cattle and goat production, milk processing, pig, poultry and rabbit production, draft animal power etc. Currently, the department is running 8 animal production units (dairy production, milk processing, poultry unit, aquaculture, small ruminants, piggery, rabbitry and pasture fields) which are mainstreamed into the practical training and research.
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Magadu Farm (owned by DASP) that is used for students’ practical training and research The department offers three undergraduate degree programmes i.e. BSc. Animal Science, BSc Range Management and BSc Aquaculture; MSc Tropical Animal Production and doctoral studies in various disciplines. Programme Aims and Structures Bachelor of Science in Animal Science Program aims: The aim of the program is to produce graduates with knowledge in animal production. Such knowledge and skills will enable graduates to either employ themselves or be employed in the private or public sector in the animal production industry.
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AQ 102 Chemistry for Life Sciences 20 0 20 1.0
VM 131 Parasitology and Entomology 20 0 20 1.0
VM 116 Basic Anatomy of Farm animals 45 0 30 2.0
VM 132 Animal Microbiology 20 0 20 1.0
AS 101 Introduction to Animal Production and Health
45 0 30 2.0
AS 102 Introductory Animal Genetics 20 0 20 1.0
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development
45 15 15 2.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 245 15 215 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of
45 30 0 2.0
90
Development
MTH 102 Basic Mathematics 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 165 90 0 5.0
TOTAL 410 105 215 17.0
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
AS 103 Physiology of Farm animals 45 0 30 2.0
AS 104 Introduction to Animal Nutrition 20 0 20 1.0
ENV 103 Biochemistry 45 0 30 2.0
ENV 102 Botany 45 0 30 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 245 60 110 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural Extension
30 0 0 1.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration & Management
20 20 0 1.0
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness 30 15 15 1.5
SS 100 Agro-Meteorology 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 100 35 35 4.5
TOTAL 345 95 145 15.5
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 201 Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
VM 262 Prevention and Control of Livestock Diseases
45 0 30 2.0
AS 201 Applied Animal Nutrition 40 10 30 2.0
AS 202 Principles of Growth and Development
20 2 0 0 1.0
SS 201 Fundamentals of Soil Science 45 0 30 2.0
AEA 201 Production Economics 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 240 90 90 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
AEA 202 Agricultural Marketing Management 50 20 0 2.0
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
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SUB TOTAL 155 140 30 6.0
TOTAL 395 230 120 17.0
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AS 203 Animal Feeds, Processing and Conservation
40 10 30 2.0
AS 204 Livestock Policies, Legislations and Animal Welfare
20 20 0 1.0
AS 205 Pasture Establishment and Management
30 10 20 1.5
AS 206 Principles of Animal Breeding 30 10 20 1.5
AS 208 Farm Structures and Animal Housing 30 30 30 2.0
VM 251 Reproductive Physiology and Artificial Breeding
45 0 30 2.0
AS 210 Research Methodology 20 20 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 215 100 190 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
RD 208 Conflicts Management 30 30 0 1.5
EE 206 Programme Planning and Evaluation 30 30 30 2.0
AE 301 Farm Power and Mechanisation 20 0 20 1.0
AEA 204 Farm Management 30 20 40 2.0
SUB TOTAL 110 80 90 6.5
TOTAL 325 180 280 18.5
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE NUMBER OF HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AS 300 Research Project I 0 15 75 1.5
AS 301 Applied Animal Breeding 30 10 20 1.5
AS 302 Range Management 30 10 20 1.5
AS 303 Small Ruminant Management 30 10 20 1.5
AS 304 Poultry and Rabbit Production 30 10 20 1.5
AS 305 Pig Production 20 0 20 1.0
AS 306 Beef Cattle Management 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 160 55 195 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AS 307 Introduction to Ecology and Wildlife Management
40 10 20 2.0
CIT 300 Information and Communication 30 0 60 2.0
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Management
AEA 305 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and Evaluation
30 30 30 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 145 70 110 6.0
TOTAL 305 125 305 15.5
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AS 308 Dairy Cattle Management 30 10 20 1.5
AS 309 Milk and Milk Products 30 0 30 1.5
AS 310 Meat and Meat Products 20 0 20 1.0
AS 311 Processing and Preservation of Hides and Skins
20 0 20 1.0
AS 312 Draught Animal Management and Non-Conventional Animal Farming
40 10 30 2.0
AS 313 Animal Biotechnology 20 0 20 1.0
AS 316 Research Project II 0 10 110 2.0
SUB TOTAL 160 30 250 10.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AS 314 Farm Animal Genetic Resource Management
20 10 10 1.0
AS 315 Introduction to Aquaculture 20 0 20 1.0
AEA 306 Human Resource Management 50 20 0 2.0
SS 305 Environmental Pollution and Management of Agricultural Wastes
30 10 20 1.5
SUB TOTAL 120 40 50 5.5
TOTAL 280 70 300 15.5
Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture Program aim: To produce manpower with professional skills and knowledge to utilize the aquaculture potential in Tanzania
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
AQ 100 Introduction to Aquaculture 20 0 20 1.0
AQ 101 Biology of Aquatic Organisms 45 0 30 2.0
AQ 102 Chemistry for Life Sciences 20 0 20 1.0
BL 103 Introduction to Ecology 20 0 20 1.0
AS 102 Introductory Animal Genetics 20 0 20 1.0
VM 132 Animal Microbiology 20 0 20 1.0
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development
45 15 15 2.0
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CIT 100 Computers Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 220 15 205 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES AS 101 Introduction to Animal Production
and Health 45 0 30 2.0
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
ENV111 Introduction to Meteorology 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 185 60 50 6.0
TOTAL 405 75 255 17.0
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
AQ 103 Aquaculture Structures 20 0 20 1.0
AQ 104 Marine Ecology 45 0 30 2.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 103 Biochemistry 45 0 30 2.0
AQ105 Developmental Biology for Aquatic Organisms
45 0 30 2.0
AS 104 Introduction to Animal Nutrition 20 10 20 1.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 265 70 130 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES:
FT 107 Introductory Food Biotechnology 20 0 20 1.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration and Management
20 20 0 1.0
SS100 Agro-Meteorology 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 60 20 40 3.0
TOTAL 325 90 170 15.0
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
AQ 200 Fish Genetics and Stock Improvement
45 0 20 2.0
AQ 201 Aquaculture Reproduction and Propagation
45 0 30 2.0
AQ 202 Limnology 20 0 20 1.0
MTH 201 Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 210 Environmental Microbiology 30 0 30 1.5
WLM 212 Conservation of Wetlands 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 205 30 120 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES:
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
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EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
ENV201 Hydrogeology and Water Resource Management
45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 150 120 60 6.0
TOTAL 355 150 180 15.5
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
AQ 204 Principles of Fish, Crocodiles and other Vertebrates Culture
45 0 30 2.0
AQ 205 Nutrition of Aquatic Organisms, Feeds and Feeding
45 0 30 2.0
AQ 206 Mariculture 45 0 30 2.0
AQ 207 Aquaculture Production Systems 45 0 30 2.0
FT 206 Food Microbiology II 40 15 25 2.0
AS 210 Research Methodology 20 20 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 240 35 205 12..0
ELECTIVE COURSES AEA 204 Farm Management 30 20 40 2.0
FT 209 Sensory Evaluation of Foods and Product Development
30 10 20 1.5
RD 208 Conflicts Management 30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 90 60 60 5.0
TOTAL 330 95 265 17.0
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
AS 300 Research Project I 0 15 75 1.5
FT 303 Food Quality Assurance and Legislation 30 10 20 1.5
FT 304 Food Hygiene 20 5 15 1.0
AQ 301 Diseases and Health Management in Aquaculture
30 0 30 1.5
AQ 302 Integrated Agro-Aquaculture 20 0 20 1.0
AQ 303 Marine and Freshwater Fisheries 30 0 30 1.5
FBL 302 Integrated Watershed Management 30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 160 60 190 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
RD 303 Rural Development Planning 30 30 0 1.5
AEA 305 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and Evaluation
30 30 30 2.0
CIT 300 Information and Communication Management
30 0 60 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 135 90 90 5.5
TOTAL 295 150 280 15.0
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SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSE
AQ 305 Research Project II 0 10 110 2.0
AQ 306 Aquatic Products Processing and Preservation
45 0 30 2.0
AQ 307 Aquaculture & the Environment 45 0 30 2.0
AQ 308 Principles. of Molluscs and Crustacean Culture
45 0 30 2.0
ENV311 Environmental Health Management and Ecological Restoration
45 15 15 2.0
AQ 309
Fisheries Policies, Regulations and Ethics 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 225 25 245 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 306 Human Resource Management 50 20 0 2.0
SS 305 Environmental Pollution and Management of Agricultural Wastes
30 10 20 1.5
SUB TOTAL 80 30 20 3.5
TOTAL 305 55 265 15.5
Bachelor of Science in Range Management Programme aim: The aim of the programme is to produce competent manpower with professional skills for improving and sustainably utilizing rangeland resources and to develop and improve student’s key skills in range management.
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
RM 100 Introduction to Range Management 40 10 30 2.0
BL103 Introduction to Ecology 20 20 0 1.0
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development
45 15 15 2.0
AS 101 Introduction to Animal Production and Health
45 0 30 2.0
VM 116 Basic Anatomy of Farm Animals 45 0 30 2.0
CIT 100 Computers Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 225 45 165 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro Economics
30 30 0 1.5
VM132 Animal Microbiology 20 0 20 1.0
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
AQ102 Chemistry for Life Sciences 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 190 90 40 6.5
TOTAL 415 135 205 17.5
* Audit Course
96
SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES RM 201 Animal Grazing Behaviour and
Management 40 10 30 2.0
RM 202 Ecology and Control of Vectors and Parasites
40 10 30 2.0
SS 201 Fundamentals of Soil Science 45 0 30 2.0
MTH 201 Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
AE 202 Introductory Land Surveying 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 190 50 110 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 201 Production Economics 45 30 0 2.0
SS 207 Management of Drylands 20 10 10 1.0
AEA 202 Agricultural Marketing Management
50 20 0 2.0
AEA210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 175 150 40 9.0
TOTAL 365 200 150 18.0
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
RM 203 Rangeland Biodiversity, Utilization and Conservation
40 0 30 2.0
RM 204 Game Farming 30 10 20 1.5
AS 203 Animal Feed processing and 40 10 30 2.0
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
RM 101 Range Plant Ecophysiology 20 0 20 1.0
RM 102 Principles of Land Use Planning 20 20 0 1.0
AS 104 Introduction to Animal Nutrition 20 0 20 1.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 102 Botany 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 195 80 70 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AS 103 Physiology of Farm Animals 45 0 30 2.0
SS100 Agro-Meteorology 20 0 20 1.0
ENV 103 Biochemistry 45 0 30 2.0
EE 105 Principle of Administration and Management
20 20 0 1.0
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural Extension
30 0 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 160 20 80 7.0
TOTAL 355 100 150 16.0
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Conservation,
AS 205 Pasture Establishment and Management
30 10 20 1.5
AS 210 Research Methodology 20 20 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 160 50 160 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 301 Farm Power and Mechanization 20 0 20 1.0
AEA 204 Farm Management 30 20 40 2.0
FBL208 Climate Change 45 0 30 2.0
WLM 208 Principles and Techniques of Wildlife Management
35 0 20 1.5
AS 208 Farm Structures and Animal Housing
45 0 30 2.0
RD 208 Conflict Management 30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 205 50 140 10.5
TOTAL 365 100 300 19.5
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES RM 300 Research Project I 0 15 75 1.5
RM 301 Range Inventory and Monitoring 40 10 30 2.0
RM 302 Pastoralism, Human-Environment Interaction and Indigenous Knowledge
40 20 0 2.0
RM 303 Range Research Methodology 30 30 30 2.0
RM 304 Meat Production from Range Ruminants
45 0 20 2.0
AE 414 Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS
45 0 30 2.0
SUB-TOTAL 200 75 185 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES FBL 302 Integrated Watershed
Management
30 30 0 1.5
SS 301 Soil Fertility and Land Productivity
30 0 30 1.5
AEA 304 Business Strategy 30 30 30 2.0
RD 308 Designing Rural Development Programmes/Projects
20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 110 80 60 6.0
TOTAL 310 155 245 17.5
SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES RM 307 Research Project II 0 10 110 2.0
RM 305 Ranch Planning and Management 40 10 30 2.0
RM 306 Range Improvement 40 10 30 2.0
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment
45 30 0 2.0
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SUB TOTAL 125 60 170 8.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AS 315 Introduction to Aquaculture 20 0 20 1.0
AS 313 Animal Biotechnology 20 0 20 1.0
WLM 309 Wildlife Based Tourism and Ecotourism
40 0 10 1.5
AS 308 Dairy Cattle Management 30 10 20 1.5
RD309 Rural Development Programmes/Projects Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation
45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 155 40 70 7.0
TOTAL 180 100 240 15.0
MSc in Tropical Animal Production Programme learning outcome: This programme is designed to train students for extension, research and teaching posts at educational institutions, ministries responsible for agriculture and livestock development, as well as parastatal organizations.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
CORE COURSES
AS 600 Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis 2.0
AS 601 Applied Biochemistry 1.0
AS 602 Physiology of Reproduction, Growth and Adaptation
1.25
AS 603 Comparative Nutrition of Farm Animals 1.75
AS 604 Breeding Strategies for Farm Animals 1.75
AS 605 Tropical Range and Pasture Management 1.25
AS 606 Prevention and Control of Animal Diseases 1.0
AS 613 MSc Dissertation 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AS 607 Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology 1.5
AS 608 Tropical Ruminant Livestock Production Systems 1.75
AS 609 Non-ruminant Livestock Production System 1.75
AS 610 Aquaculture 1.5
AS 611 Non-conventional Animal Production 1.5
AS 612 Draught Animal Management 1.5
AEA 605 Farm Planning and Management 2.0
AE 602 Agricultural Extension 1.7
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Department of Food Science and Technology
The Department of Food Science and Technology (DFST) offers training and conducts research, consultancy and outreach in disciplines food sciences and technology, human nutrition and consumer sciences. The Department was established in 1976 with very few staff members (4 academic and 2 technical staff) but the staff base has since then expanded to 37 academic members of staff; comprising 12 Professors, 3 Senior Lecturers, 8 Lecturers, 11 Assistant Lecturers, and 3 Tutorial assistants. Their major areas of expertise include food processing, food safety, new product development, nutrition assessment and for special needs, home economics, catering and hospitality, and consumer protection. The academic staff are supported by 5 comprising of 1 Principal Agricultural Officer, 1 Principal Technician, 1 Principal technologist, 2 Senior Technicians and 2 Laboratory technicians.
DFST offers BSc Food Science and Technology, BSc Home Economics and Human Nutrition (a programme that comes to an end in the academic year 2010/2011) BSc Family and Consumer Sciences, BSc Human Nutrition, MSc Food Science, MSc Human Nutrition and doctoral studies in the disciplines of departmental expertise
Programme Aims and Structures Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology Programme aims: The aim of the programme is to provide a degree-level education in food science and technology, from which graduates can enter a career in the food industry or employment in other sectors of the food chain or related scientific sectors and to develop the capacity to undertake research into the science and problems relating to the production and marketing of safe and quality foods.
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FT 100 Introduction to Food Science 40 0 10 1.5
FT 101 Basic Engineering Drawing and Communication
30 0 30 1.5
FT 102 Food Biochemistry 20 0 20 1.0
HN 102 Introduction to Human Nutrition 45 10 20 2.0
FT 104 Food Microbiology I 20 0 20 1.0
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MTH 102 Basic Mathematics 45 30 0 2.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 230 40 160 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development
45 15 15 2.0
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro Economics
30 30 0 1.5
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
RD 107 Agriculture and Rural Development 45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 210 135 15 7.5
TOTAL 440 175 175 18.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FT 105 Principles of Food Engineering I 30 15 45 2.0
FT 107 Introductory Food Biotechnology 20 0 20 1.0
FT 108 Food Analysis and Instrumentation I 30 6 24 1.5
FT 103 Food Physical Chemistry 20 0 20 1
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 190 81 109 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness 30 15 15 1.5
AEA 105 Principles of Accounting 45 0 30 2.0
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural Extension 30 0 0 1.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration and Management
20 20 0 1.0
EE 102 Extension Communication and Interpersonal Skills
30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 155 65 75 7.5
TOTAL 345 146 184 17.0
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FT 201 Food Analysis and Instrumentation II 30 6 24 1.5
FT 202 Food Enzymology 30 10 20 1.5
FT 206 Food Microbiology II 40 15 25 2.0
FT 203 Principles of Food Engineering II 30 10 20 1.5
FT 204 Food Chemistry 30 10 20 1.5
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
101
MTH 201 Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 235 151 109 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 201 Production Economics 45 30 0 2.0
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
* RD 201 Introduction to Gender and Development
30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 105 90 30 5.5
TOTAL 340 241 139 17.5
* RD 201 is a pre-requisite course for RD 301 Gender and Development
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FT 205 Unit Operations in Food Processing I 40 0 40 2.0
FT 207 Technology of Fruits and Vegetables 30 10 20 1.5
FT 212 Food Storage & Handling 30 10 20 1.5
FT 208 Technology of Meat and Fish 30 10 20 1.5
FT 209 Sensory Evaluation of Foods and Product Development
30 10 20 1.5
FT 210 Technology of Legumes and Oilseeds 30 10 20 1.5
FT 200 Research Methodology 30 10 20 1.5
SUB TOTAL 220 60 160 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 210 Teaching Methods 30 60 0 2.0
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 75 90
0 4.0
TOTAL 295 150 160 15.0
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FT 300 Research Project I 0 30 90 2.0
FT 301 Applied Food Biotechnology 45 10 20 2.0
FT 303 Food Quality Assurance and Legislation 30 10 20 1.5
FT 304 Food Hygiene 20 5 15 1.0
FT 305 Unit Operations in Food Processing II 35 0 20 1.5
FT 306 Technology of Milk Products 20 5 15 1.0
FT 307 Material Science for Food Technologists 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 170 60 200 10.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
102
AEA 305 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and Evaluation
30 30 30 2.0
RD 301 Gender and Development 45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
CIT 300 Information and Communication Management
30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 150 90 90 6.0
TOTAL 320 150 290 16.0
* Audit Course
SEMETERS 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FT 308 Technology of Spices and Non-alcoholic Beverages
20 5 15 1.0
FT 309 Technology of Cereals, Tubers and Sugar
20 5 15 1.0
FT 302 Fermentation Technology 30 6 24 1.5
FT 310 Pilot Plant Processes 30 0 120 3.0
FT 311 Plant and Equipment Layout and Maintenance
20 0 20 1.0
FT 312 Food Economics and Industry Management
25 10 0 1.0
FT 313 Food Packaging 25 0 10 1.0
FT 314 Research Project II 0 20 100 2.0
SUB TOTAL 170 46 304 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 314 Electronic Commerce 30 0 60 2.0
AEA 311 Business Laws and Ethics 40 40 0 2.0
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment 45 30 2.0
HN 306 Nutrition Information, Education and Communication
30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 145 100 90 8.0
TOTAL 315 146 394 17.5
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Studies Programme aims: to prepare students for family life, work life and career in consumer sciences by providing opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and attitude, and behaviours needed for strengthening well-being of individuals and families across life span, to offer opportunities for students to develop professional competencies; this will aid in improving and utilizing human and non human resources to enhance individual and family life and to prepare students with professional competences necessary for employment in various fields such as extension, education, industry and business related to areas of family and consumer sciences.
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CCREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
FCS 100 Principles of Family and Consumer Sciences 20 10 10 1.0
FCS 101 Introduction to Textile Science 20 0 20 1.0
103
MTH 102 Basic Mathematics 45 30 0 2.0
HN 102 Introduction to Human Nutrition 45 10 20 2.0
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
FT 100 Introduction to Food Science 40 0 10 1.5
EDP 100 Introduction to Educational Psychology 20 20 0 1.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 250 70 120 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development 45 15 15 2.0
FT 104 Food Microbiology I 20 0 20 1.0
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro Economics 30 30 0 1.5
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 185 105 35 6.5
TOTAL 435 175 155 18.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CCREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
FCS 102 Introduction to Household Studies 20 30 0 1.0
FCS 103 Clothing Design and Construction 15 0 30 1.0
FCS 104 Tailoring Techniques, Pattern Drafting and Garment Construction
20 0 80 2.0
HN 104 Child Care and Development 30 15 15 1.5
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
EE 103 Introductory Anthropology 30 0 0 1.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 205 105 125 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
HN 103 Nutrition Life Cycle 30 15 15 1.5
HN 105 Nutritional Assessment and Surveillance
35 20 30 2.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration and Management
20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 115 55 105 4.5
TOTAL 320 160 230 15.0
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FCS 200 Applied Interior Design and Planning 15 0 30 1.0
FCS 201 Information Technology Applications in Family and Consumer Science
15 0 30 1.0
FCS 202 Tourism and Hotel Management 30 10 20 1.5
FCS 203 Principles of Family Resource Management
30 10 20 1.5
FCS 204 Early Childhood Education and Intervention
20 0 20 1.0
FT 211 Principles of Food Processing and Preservation
30 15 15 1.5
RD 201 Introduction to Gender and 30 30 0 1.5
104
Development
SUB TOTAL 170 65 135 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
FT 206 Food Microbiology II 40 15 25 2.0
EDC 200 Principles of Curriculum Development and Evaluation Curriculum Development 45 30 0 2.0
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 145 135 55 8.0
TOTAL 315 200 190 17.0
* RD 201 is a pre-requisite course for RD 301 Gender and Development
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FCS 205 Consumer Behavior, Protection and Education
20 20 0 1.0
FCS 206 Cultural Aspects of Clothing 20 10 20 1.0
FCS 207 Principles of Crafts and Design 15 0 30 1.0
FCS 208 Child Developmental Psychology 30 10 20 1.5
FT 209 Sensory Evaluation and Product Development
30 10 20 1.5
HN 208 Geriatric Nutrition and Counseling 30 15 15 1.5
FT 212 Food Storage and Handling 30 10 20 1.5
FCS 209 Research Methodology 30 20 40 2.0
SUB TOTAL 205 95 165 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
HN 206 Nutrition and Diseases 30 10 20 1.5
RD 204 International Relations and Economic Cooperation
15 30 0 1.0
RD 203 Introduction to Demography and Population Studies
30 30 0 1.5
EE 208 Adult Learning and Development 30 60 0 2.0
BAE 204 Teaching Methods 30 60 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 135 190 20 8.0
TOTAL 340 285 185 19.0
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FCS 300 Research Project I 0 20 100 2.0
FCS 301 Meal Planning and Management 30 10 20 1.5
FCS 302 Housing, Household Equipment and Furnishing
30 0 30 1.5
FCS 303 Catering and Institutional Feeding 30 30 30 2.0
FCS 304 Consumer Counseling 20 30 0 1.0
HN 301 Community Health and Health Promotion
30 15 15 1.5
RD 313 Socio-Economics of Rural Livelihoods 20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 160 125 195 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
105
HN 303 Participatory Methods, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization in Community
30 15 0 1.0
FT 304 Food Hygiene 20 5 15 1.0
AEA 304 Business Strategy 30 30 30 2.0
RD 301 Gender and Development 45 30 0 2.0
CIT 300 Information and Communication Management
30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 155 80 105 8.0
TOTAL 315 205 300 18.5
SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FCS 309 Research Project II 0 15 75 1.5
FCS 305 Family Life Education 30 30 0 1.5
FCS 306 Costume Design, Construction and Apparel
20 0 80 2.0
FCS 307 Consumer Information, Education and Communication
30 30 30 2.0
FCS 308 Fashion Merchandising 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 110 75 245 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 307 Sociology of Development 30 60 0 2.0
AEA 311 Business Laws and Ethics 40 40 0 2.0
RD 309 Rural Development Programme Management and Evaluation
45 30 0 2.0
RD 311 Human Resource Management 50 20 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 165 150 0 8.0
TOTAL 275 225 245 17.0
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition Programme aims: to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of human nutrition in terms of science and practice, by laying a broad foundation in applied food and nutrition science and aspects of management of nutrition interventions that is informed by research, to stimulate an informed interest in, and critical analysis of, the development and progress of nutrition and health and their relevance to the diverse range of food and nutritional needs at national and international levels and to build upon and consolidate the knowledge of food and nutritional science and data analysis and manipulation as a basis for possible more advanced, post-graduate studies in appropriate fields of applied nutrition.
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 102 Basic Mathematics 45 30 0 2.0
HN 101 Anatomy and Nutritional Physiology 30 0 30 1.5
HN 102 Introduction to Human Nutrition 45 10 20 2.0
FT 100 Introduction to Food Science 40 0 10 1.5
FT 102 Food Biochemistry 20 0 20 1.0
FT 104 Food Microbiology I 20 0 20 1.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 230 40 160 11.0
106
ELECTIVES COURSES
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development
45 15 15 2.0
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro Economics
30 30 0 1.5
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 195 105 15 6.5
TOTAL 425 145 175 17.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
HN 103 Nutrition Life Cycle 30 15 15 1.5
HN 104 Child Care and Development 30 15 15 1.5
HN 105 Nutritional Assessment and Surveillance
35 20 30 2.0
MTH106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
EE 103 Introductory Anthropology 30 0 0 1.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
FT 108 Food Analysis and Instrumentation I 30 6 24 1.5
SUB TOTAL 245 116 84 13.0
ELECTIVES
*CIT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 30 0 60 0
RD 110 Science, Technology and Agrarian Development
20 20 0 1.0
BLS 106 Molecular Biology 45 0 30 2.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration and Management
20 20 0 1.0
FT 107 Introductory Food Biotechnology 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 135 40 110 5.0
TOTAL 380 146 194 18.0
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
HN 200 Clinical Nutrition 30 30 30 2.0
HN 201 Nutritional Epidemiology 20 15 15 1.0
HN 203 Information Technology Applications in Nutrition
15 0 30 1.0
HN 205 Design and Planning Nutrition Programmes
20 20 0 1.0
FT 204 Food Chemistry 30 10 20 1.5
HN 202 Livelihood Analysis 45 30 0 2.0
FT 201 Food Analysis and Instrumentation II 30 6 24 1.5
SUB TOTAL 190 111 119 10.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
RD 201 Introduction to Gender and Development
30 30 0 1.5
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 30 30 30 2.0
107
Development
FT 211 Principles of Food Processing and Preservation
30 15 15 1.5
BLS 203 Analytical Biochemistry 30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 120 105 75 7.5
TOTAL 310 216 194 17.5
* RD 201 is a pre-requisite course for RD 301 Gender and Development SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
HN 204 Nutritional Biochemistry 45 0 30 2.0
HN 206 Nutrition and Diseases 30 10 20 1.5
HN 207 Food and Nutrition Security 20 20 0 1.0
FT 212 Food Storage and Handling 30 10 20 1.5
HN 208 Geriatric Nutrition and Counselling 30 15 15 1.5
FT 209 Sensory Evaluation and Product Development
30 10 20 1.5
HN 209 Research Methodology 30 20 40 2.0
SUB TOTAL 215 85 145 11.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
EE 206 Programme Planning and Evaluation 30 30 30 2.0
EE 208 Adult Learning and Development 30 60 0 2.0
RD 203 Introduction to Demography and Population Studies
30 30 0 1.5
RD 204 International Relations and Economic Cooperation
15 30 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 105 150 30 6.5
TOTAL 320 235 175 27.0
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
HN 300 Research Project I 0 20 100 2.0
FCS 303 Catering and Institutional Feeding 30 30 30 2.0
FT 304 Food Hygiene 30 0 30 1.0
HN 301 Community Health and Health Promotion
30 15 15 1.5
HN 302 Nutritional Anthropology 25 15 0 1.0
HN 303 Participatory Methods, Advocacy and Resource Mobilisation in Community
30 15 0 1.0
RD 313 Socio-Economics of Rural Livelihoods 20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 165 115 175 9.5
ELECTIVES COURSES
RD 308 Designing Rural Development Programmes/Projects
20 20 0 1.0
CIT 300 Information and Communication Management
30 0 60 2.0
FT 303 Food Quality Assurance and Legislation 30 10 20 1.5
RD 301 Gender and Development 45 30 0 2.0
AEA 304 Business Strategy 30 30 30 2.0
AEA 305 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and Evaluation
30 30 30 2.0
108
BLS 312 Public Health and Risk Assessment 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 185 120 200 12.5
TOTAL 350 235 375 22.0
SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
HN 309 Research Project II 0 15 75 1.5
HN 304 Nutrition Counselling 20 0 20 1.0
HN 305 Nutrition Management in Emergency and Disasters
30 30 30 2.0
HN 306 Nutrition Information, Education and Communication
30 30 30 2.0
HN 307 Policy Analysis for Food and Nutrition 20 20 0 1.0
FCS 305 Family Life Education 30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 130 110 80 9.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
AEA 311 Business Laws and Ethics 40 40 0 2.0
EE 307 Sociology of Development 30 60 0 2.0
RD 309 Rural Development Programmes/Projects Appraisal, Monitoring & Evaluation
45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 115 130 0 6.0
TOTAL 245 240 80 15.0
MSc in Food Science Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to train highly skilled postgraduates in Food Science and related fields to professional level. These graduates will be able to undertake advanced research and plan for the implementation of food and nutrition programmes in all community levels in the country towards alleviating food and nutrition security problems.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
CORE COURSES
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0
AEA 600 Statistics 3.0
FS 600 Food Chemistry and Analysis 2.5
FS 601 Food Microbiology 1.5
FS 602 Food Biotechnology 1.5
FS 603 Food Processing and Nutrition 1.5
FS 604 Technology of Specific Food Products 2.0
FS 605 Food Quality Control and Legislation 1.0
FS 606 Food Packaging, Transportation and Marketing 1.5
SUB TOTAL 15.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
FS 607 Dairy Technology 1.5
FS 608 Meat Technology 1.5
FS 609 Cereal Technology 1.5
FS 610 Fruit and Vegetable Processing 2.0
FS 611 Processing of Marine Food Products 1.5
FS 612 Fermentation Technology 1.0
HN 603 Nutrition and Diseases 1.0
HN 604 Food Security 1.5
SUB TOTAL 11.5
109
MSc in Human Nutrition
Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to train highly skilled postgraduates to be professionals in nutrition and related fields, who will be able to undertake advanced research and plan for the implementation of nutrition improvement programmes at all levels in the country for the alleviation of nutrition insecurity problems.
CREDITS
CORE COURSES
AEA 600 Statistics 3.0
EE 600 Research Planning Management 1.0
HN 600 Body Composition & Energy Balance 1.0
HN 601 Nutritional Epidemiology 1.0
HN 602 Nutritional Anthropology 1.0
HN 603 Nutrition and Diseases 0.75
HN 604 Food Security 1.5
HN 605 Maternal and Child Nutrition 1.0
HN 606 Community Nutritional Assessment 1.5
HN 607 HN 608 HN 609
Micro-nutrient Nutrition Nutritional Biochemistry Nutrition Interventions
1.5 1.0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 15.75
ELECTIVE COURSES
HN 610 Geriatric Nutrition and Counselling 1.0
FS 603 Food Processing and Nutrition 1.5
FS 605 Food Hygiene, Quality Control and Legislation 1.0
DS 603 Gender and Development 1.5
DS 608 Design, Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation of Rural Development Projects/Programmes
2
SUB TOTAL 7.0
TOTAL 22.75
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FACULTY OF FORESTRY AND NATURE CONSERVATION The history of forestry education in Tanzania started in 1973 through the establishment of the Division of Forestry under the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry. The Faculty of Forestry & Nature Conservation (FFNC), established in 1984 is composed of six academic departments ie the Forest Biology, Forest Mensuration and Management, Forest Economics, Forest Engineering, Wood Utilization and Wildlife Management. FFNC has three field stations i.e SUA Training Forest-Olmotonyi in Arusha; Mazumbai Forest Reserve in Lushoto, Tanga; and SUA Kitulaghalo Forest Reserve in Morogoro serve as practical training and research sites.
FFNC has 69 academic staff which comprises 27 professors, 9 Senior Lecturers, 12 Lecturers, 18 Assistant Lecturers and 3 Tutorial Assistants. In addition, the Faculty has 12 technical staff; most whom are stationed in field stations.
Forest plantation used for training purposes Students’ practical training session
FFNC offers BSc Forestry, BSc Wildlife Management, Bachelor in Tourism Management, MSc Forestry, MSc Natural Resources for Sustainable Agriculture and MSc Wildlife Health and Management as well as doctoral studies in various forestry disciplines Programme Aims and Structures Bachelor of Science in Forestry Program aims: The main aims of the programme are to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of forestry in terms of science and practice; and to produce graduate foresters who have sound knowledge and understanding of forestry and have key skills that are required to spearhead the move to modernise forestry practices for sustainable development.
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FEC 101 Introduction to Resource Economics 45 30 0 2.0
FEN 101 Fundamentals of Forest Engineering 45 0 30 2.0
FMM 101 Introduction to Surveying and Mapping 20 10 10 1.0
FWU 101 Wood Chemistry 45 0 30 2.0
FBL 103 Introduction to Soil Science 30 0 30 1.5
FWU 102 Wood Anatomy and Quality 30 10 20 1.5
SUB TOTAL 215 50 120 10.0 ELECTIVE COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
MTH 102 Basic Mathematics 45 30 0 2.0
BTM 102 Tourism, Environment and Development
35 20 0 1.5
111
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 180 120 0 5.5
TOTAL 395 170 120 16.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FBL 101 Forest Botany 45 0 30 2.0
FBL 102 Fundamentals of Ecology 45 0 30 2.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
MTH 106 Introduction to Statistics 45 0 30 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 210 30 150 10.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
FBL 104 Integrated Ecosystems Assessment 20 0 20 1.0
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness 30 15 15 1.5
FEN 102 Workshop Technology 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 95 15 65 4.5
TOTAL 275 30 230 13.5
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FBL 201 Silviculture 75 0 30 3.0
FBL 202 Tree Improvement 30 0 0 1.0
FEN 201 Logging and Ergonomics 45 0 30 2.0
FEC 201 Resource Economics 45 0 30 2.0
FMM 202 Forest Biometry 45 0 30 2.0
FBL 203 Wildlife Management and Beekeeping 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 285 0 150 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES FBL 207 Ecological Impact Assessment and
Environmental Planning 45 0 30 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills 1 45 30 0 0.0
AE 202 Introductory Land Surveying 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 155 30 80 5.0
TOTAL 395 30 200 15.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES FMM 201 Principles of Remote Sensing and GIS 45 0 30 2.0
FBL 204 Soil Classification, Surveying & Land Evaluation
45 0 30 2.0
FMM 205 Forest Resource Assessment 45 0 30 2.0
FWU 201 Wood Properties and Utilization 45 10 20 2.0
FWU 202 Sawmilling 40 10 30 2.0
FBL 205 Agroforestry 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 265 20 170 12.0
112
ELECTIVE COURSES
FWU 203 Non-Timber Forest Products 45 15 15 2.0
FEC 202 Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
45 30 0 2.0
FBL 208 Climate Change 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 135 45 45 6.0
TOTAL 400 65 215 18.0
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FBL 301 Forest Protection 45 30 0 2.0
FBL 302 Integrated Watershed Management 30 30 0 1.5
FEN 301 Timber Transportation Planning and Roads
45 30 0 2.0
FEC 303 Resource Policy, Legislation and Land Use Economics
35 0 20 1.5
FMM 301 Forest Management Planning 1 45 0 30 2.0
FSP 300 Research Project I 30 45 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 230 135 50 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES FBL 303 Forest Soil Management 45 30 0 2.0
FBL 305 Biodiversity Measuring and Monitoring
45 30 0 2.0
FEC 304 Entrepreneurship Skills and Development
30 20 5 1.5
*SC 100 Communication Skills 1 45 0 30 0
SUB TOTAL 165 80 35 7.5
TOTAL 395 215 85 18.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FEC 302 Extension Education in Nature Conservation
30 15 15 1.5
FMM 302 Forest Management Planning II 30 0 120 3.0
FWU 301 Wood Based Materials 45 30 0 2.0
FEC 301 Principles of Administration and Management
45 15 15 2.0
FSP 300 Research Project II 0 0 120 2.0
SUB TOTAL 150 60 270 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
FEC 305 Introductory Marketing and Financial Accounting
30 30 0 1.5
FBL 304 Ecological Restoration 45 0 30 2.0
BTM 308 Human Resource Management 35 20 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 75 30 30 5.0
TOTAL 225 90 300 15.5
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Master of Science in Forestry Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to train students for higher professional positions in the management and administration of forest resources and wood-based industries. This programme covers all fields of forestry that include forest biology, engineering, economics, wood utilization and mensuration
CORE COURSES EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0
AEA 600 Statistics 3.0
AEA 601 Introduction to Programming in Fortran 1.5
FO 601 Research Papers and Reports 0.5
FO 659 Dissertation 12.0
DEPARTMENT OF FOREST BIOLOGY
FO 610 Agro-forestry 2.0
FO 611 Silviculture 2.0
FO 612 Tropical Vegetation and Plant Ecology 1.5
DEPARTMENT OF FOREST ENGINEERING
FO 621 Harvesting Systems 1.8
FO 622 Forest Roads and Transportation 1.5
FO 623 Machine Operating Principles and Maintenance 0.7
FO 624 Forest Work Studies and Ergonomics 1.5
DEPARTMENT OF FOREST BIOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF FOREST ENGINEERING
ELECTIVE COURSES DEPARTMENT OF FOREST BIOLOGY
FO 605 Special Study in Forest Biology 2.0
FO 613 Wildlife Ecology 1.0
FO 614 Forest Entomology 1.0
FO 615 Forest Pathology 1.0
FO 610 Agro-forestry 2.0
FO 611 Silviculture 2.0
FO 612 Tropical Vegetation and Plant Ecology 1.5
FO 621 Harvesting System 1.8
FO 622 Forest Roads and Transportation 1.5
FO 623 Machine Operating Principles and Maintenance 0.7
FO 624 Forest Work Studies and Ergonomics 1.5
DEPARTMENT OF FOREST ECONOMICS
FO 641 Forest Resource Economics 1.5
FO 642 Forecasts and Consumption Surveys 1.5
DEPARTMENT OF FOREST MENSURATION AND MANAGEMENT
FO 631 Advanced Crop Mensuration 2.7
DEPARTMENT OF WOOD UTILIZATION
FO 651 Wood Anatomy and Chemistry 1.3
FO 652 Physics, Mechanics and Rheology of Wood 2.0
FO653 Wood Machining 1.3
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FO 616 Forest Tree Improvement 2.0
FO 617 Taxonomy of Tropical Forest Trees and Shrub 2.0
FO 618 Forest Influences and Watershed Management 2.0
FO 619 Forest Soils 1.5
FO 620 Tree Physiology 1.5
DEPARTMENT OF FOREST ENGINEERING
FO 625 Forest Engineering Quantitative Methods 1.5
FO 626 Design of Structures 1.0
FO 627 Special Study in Forest Engineering 2.0
DEPARTMENT OF FOREST ECONOMICS
FO 644 Administration 1.0
FO 645 Marketing 1.5
FO 646 Project Planning and Evaluation 2.0
FO 647 Special Study in Forest Economics 2.0
DEPARTMENT OF FOREST MENSURATION AND MANAGEMENT
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE CREDITS
FO 633 Remote Sensing in Forestry 2.0
FO 634 Forest Industries Management 1.5
FO 635 Quantitative Techniques in Planning 2.5
FO 636 Forestry in Rural Development 2.5
FO 637 Human Resource Management
FO 638 Special Study in Forest Mensuration and Management
2.0
DEPARTMENT OF WOOD UTILISATION
FO 654 Wood Preservation and Modified Wood 1.0
FO 655 Technology of Wood Based Panels 1.5
FO 656 Pulp and Paper Technology 1.5
FO 657 Wood Fuel and Other Forest Produce 1.0
FO 658 Special Study in Wood Utilization 2.0 Master of Science in Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable Agriculture Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to enable graduates to develop a system orientation and awareness of the complex social, economic and ecological factors involved in natural resource management and agricultural production systems, thus students are expected to work with peers and farmers.
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE CREDITS
CORE COURSES
AEA 600 Statistics 3.0
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 2.0
AE 601 Introduction to Computer Programming 1.5
MN 601 Conservation and Management of Natural Resources in the Tropics
2.0
MN 602 Resource Economics 2.0
MN 603 Tropical Production Systems 2.0
MN 604 Seminar 2.0
MN 605 Resource Assessment 2.0 ELECTIVE COURSES MN 606 Ecology and Tropical Biology 2.0
MN 607 Social Anthropology 1.0
MN 608 Sustainable Agriculture 1.0
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MN 609 Development Economics 1.0
MN 610 Project Appraisal 2.0
MN 611 Applied Social Anthropology 1.0
DS 604 Political Economy and Agrarian change 2.0
Master of Science in Ecosystems Science and Management Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to impart high level of competence to professionals involved in ecosystem sciences and management for better research and practical application of the knowledge in conservation and development.
Course Ante
Course title Lecture hours
Practical hours
Seminar hours
Credit hours
Core Courses
SEMESTER I
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 - 2.0
FBE 601 Research Methods in Ecosystem Sciences 30 15 - 1.0
FBE 602 Landscape Ecology 30 - - 1.0
FBE 603 Terrestrial Ecosystems 30 - - 1.0
FBE 604 Aquatic Ecosystems and Stream Ecology 30 30 - 1.5
FBE 605 Ecosystem Valuation and Environmental Accounting
30 20 - 1.0
SEMESTER II
FBE 606 Assessment and Mapping of Ecosystem Services
30 20 - 1.0
FBE 607 Ecosystem Dynamics and Climate Change 30 - 30 1.0
FBE 608 Biological Diversity - Assessment and Monitoring
30 20 - 1.0
FBE 609 Ecological Risk and Impact Assessment 30 20 - 1.0
FBE 610 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition 30 - - 1.0
Sub Total 330 185 30 12.5
Elective courses
FBE 611 Ecosystem Health Management 30 - 30 1.0
FBE 612 Weather and Climate 30 20 - 1.0
FBE 613 Gender, Ecosystem Management and Climate Change
30 - 10 1.0
FBE 614 Ecosystem Restoration 30 20 - 1.0
FBE 615 Governance and Management of Ecosystem Services
30 - 10 1.0
FBE 616 Ecosystem Modeling 30 20 - 1.0
FBE 617 Forest Restoration in Landscapes 30 - 10 1.0
FBE 618 Wetland Ecosystems 30 20 - 1.0
FO 612 Tropical Vegetation and Plant Ecology 30 30 1.5
FO 617 Taxonomy of Tropical Forest Trees and Shrubs
30 30 30 2.0
AE 605 Soil and Water Conservation 30 - 30 1.5
LU 603 Principles of Land Use Planning 30 30 30 2.0
WM 606 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation 30 - 20 1.0
FBE 619 Dissertation
116
Master of Science in Agroforestry Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to produce Agroforestry professionals to serve in the promotion, management, training, research, extension and consultancy in Agroforestry. Core courses
Course Ante
Course title Contact hours Credit hours
Lect. Practical Seminar
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 - 2.0
FBA 601 Research Methods in Agroforestry 30 10 20 1.0
FBA 602 Agroforestry concepts, systems & management 30 10 20 1.0
FBA 603 Woody perennials selection & evaluation. 20 10 10 1.0
FBA 604 Component Interactions in Agroforestry Systems. 30 15 15 1.5
FBA 605 Productivity, Improvement & Sustainability in Agroforestry Systems.
30 10 20 1.5
FBA 606 Soil and Water Management in Agroforestry 25 10 10 1.0
FBA 607 Economics of Agroforestry 30 15 15 1.0
FBA 608 Agroforestry and Ecological Restoration 35 25 15 2.0
Sub-total 260 165 135 12.0
Elective courses
FBA 609 Agroforestry Technologies Dissemination & Extension.
20 10 10 1.0
FBA 610 Resources Characterization and Management Options in Agroforestry
45 20 10 2.0
FBA 611 Plant Propagation 20 10 10 1.0
FBA 612 Agroforestry and Poverty Reduction. 20 20 10 1.0
FBA 613 Pest and Diseases Management in Agroforestry 20 10 10 1.0
AS 605 Range and Pasture Management 15 30 15 1.5
CS 604 Soil water-plant Relationship 30 10 20 1.5
LU 603 Principles of Land Use Planning 30 30 30 2.0
SS 604 Soil Fertility and Management 30 - - 1.0
FBA = Forest Biology/Agroforestry 6.2 Teaching schedule 6.2.1 Semester 1: (a) Core Courses
Course Ante Course title Contact hours Credit hours Lect. Practical Seminar
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 - 2.0
FBA 602 Agroforestry concepts, systems & management 30 10 20 1.0
FBA 603 Woody perennials selection & evaluation. 20 10 10 1.0
FBA 604 Component Interactions in Agroforestry Systems. 30 15 15 1.5
FBA 605 Productivity, Improvement & Sustainability in Agroforestry Systems.
30 10 20 1.5
: (b) Electives
FBA 609 Agroforestry Technologies Dissemination & Extension.
20 10 10 1.0
FBA 611 Plant Propagation 20 10 10 1.0
FBA 612 Agroforestry and Poverty Reduction 20 20 10 1.0
FBA 613 Pest and Diseases Management in Agroforestry 20 10 10 1.0
6.2.2 Semester 2: (a) Core Courses
FBA 601 Research Methods in Agroforestry 30 10 20 1.0
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FBA 606 Soil and Water Management in Agroforestry 25 10 10 1.0
FBA 607 Economics of Agroforestry 30 15 15 1.0
FBA 608 Agroforestry and Ecological Restoration 35 25 15 2.0
: (b) Elective courses
FBA 610 Resources Characterization and Management Options in Agroforestry
45 20 10 2.0
AS 605 Range and Pasture Management 15 30 15 1.5
CS 604 Soil water-plant Relationship 30 10 20 1.5
LU 603 Principles of Land Use Planning 30 30 30 2.0
SS 604 Soil Fertility and Management 30 - - 1.0
Master of Science in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to develop and demonstrate
knowledge and understanding, intellectual qualities, practical skills, transferable skills and other attributes.
Course Ante Course title Lecture
hours Practical hours
Seminar hours
Credit hours
SEMESTER 1
Core Courses WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 2.0 WM 601 Research Methods, Planning
and Management 20 20 1.0
FO 601 Research Papers and Reports 15 0.5 FO 602 Computer Applications in
Management of Natural Resources
30 30 1.5
FOE 600 Natural Resource Economics 45 30 2.0
FOE 601 Environmental Economics 40 30 10 2.0 Sub-total 180 150 30 9.0
Elective Courses
FOE 606 Entrepreneurship in Natural Resources
15 15 15 1.0
FOE 607 Trade and International Cooperation
15 30 1.0
FOE 645 Marketing 15 30 1.0
Sub-total 45 15 75 3.0
SEMESTER 2
Core Courses FOE 642 Forecasts and Consumption
Surveys 40 30 10 1.5
FOE 643 Applied Quantitative Techniques
40 30 10 1.5
FOE 604 Economic Growth and Development
40 20 1.5
FOE 605 Applied Production Analysis 25 15 15 1.5 Sub-Total 145 75 55 6.0
Dissertation 12.0
Elective courses FOE 646 Project Planning and Evaluation 30 15 15 1.5
FOE 610 Applied Microeconomic Analysis
30 15 15 1.5
118
FOE 611 Environmental Impact Assessment
40 15 15 1.0
Sub-Total 100 45 45 4.0
Total 470 285 205 34.0 Master of Science in Forest Products and Technology
Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to train competent forest products
scientists and technologists to serve in forestry industries, academic institutions and other forestry related settings.
Code Course Title Contact Hours Credit Hours
Lecture Practical Seminar
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 - 2.0
FPU 600 Advanced Wood Anatomy and Chemistry
30 15 15 1.5
FPU 601 Advanced Physics, Mechanics & Rheology of wood
20 20 - 1.0
FPU 602 Forest Industries Technologies 20 20 - 1.0
FO 655 Technology of Wood Based Materials 20 20 - 1.0
FPU 604 Non -Timber Forest Products 30 20 10 1.5
FO 654 Wood Preservation & Modified Wood 30 20 10 1.5
FO 656 Pulp and Paper Technology 45 15 1.5
FPU 605
Research Methods in Forest Products Technology
30
15
15
1.5
Dissertation - - - -
Total 255 190 65 12.5
Elective Courses
Code Course Title Contact Hours Credit Hours
Lecture Practical Seminar
FPU 603 Timber Engineering 15 30 - 1.0
FOE 600 Natural Resource Economics 45 30 - 2.0
FOE 606 Entrepreneurship in Natural Resources 15 15 15 1.0
FOE 645 Marketing 15 - 30 1.0
MVPT 605 Ethnopharmacology 30 20 10 1.5
NPV 670 Propagation and cultivation of Medicinal plants
30 20 10 1.5
Total 150 115 65 8.0
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Teaching Schedule Semester I Core courses
Code Course Title Contact Hours Credit Hours
Lecture Practical Seminar
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 - 2.0
FPU 600 Advanced Wood Anatomy and Chemistry
30 15 15 1.5
FPU 602 Forest Industries Technologies 20 20 - 1.0
FO 654 Wood Preservation & Modified Wood 30 20 10 1.5
Total 110 115 25 6.0
Elective courses
Code Course Title Contact Hours Credit Hours
Lecture Practical Seminar
FPU 603 Timber Engineering 15 30 - 1.0
FOE 600 Natural Resource Economics 45 30 - 2.0
Semester II a) Core courses
Code Course Title Contact Hours Credit Hours
Lecture Practical Seminar
FPU 601 Advanced Physics, Mechanics & Rheology of wood
20 20 - 1.0
FO 655 Technology of Wood Based Materials 20 20 - 1.0
FPU 604 Non -Timber Forest Products 30 20 10 1.5
FO 656 Pulp and Paper Technology 45 15 1.5
FPU 605
Research Methods in Forest Products Technology
30
15
15
1.5
Total 145 75 40 6.5
b) Elective courses
Code Course Title Contact Hours Credit Hours
Lecture Practical Seminar
FOE 606 Entrepreneurship in Natural Resources 15 15 15 1.0
FOE 645 Marketing 15 - 30 1.0
MVPT 605 Ethnopharmacology 30 20 10 1.5
NPV 670 Propagation and cultivation of Medicinal plants
30 20 10 1.5
120
Master of Science in Forest Engineering
Programme learning outcome: develop managers, researchers, trainers and entrepreneurs in
the forest engineering sphere with innovative knowledge, skills and values in management of forest engineering operations in an environment of increasing public scrutiny and environmental concern; with an understanding of the processes and challenges related to the efficient and environmentally acceptable in order to enhance sustainable exploitation of the forest resource within the engineering principles and quality product.
Code Title Cr L P S
CORE
Semester 1
WLM 600 Biostatistics 2.0 30 60 0
WLM 601 Research Methods, Planning and Management 1.0 20 0 20
FEN 621 Timber Harvesting Systems 2.0 45 30 0
Semester 2
FEN 622 Advanced Forest Road Engineering 2.0 30 60 0
FEN 624 Applied Forest Work Studies and Ergonomics 2.0 30 30 -
FEN 629 Forest Operations Planning 2.0 45 30 0
Subtotal 11.0
ELECTIVES
Semester 1
FEN 623 Machine Operating Principles 1.5 30 30 -
FEN 626 Design of structures 2.0 45 30
FEN 625 Forest Engineering Quantitative Methods 2.0 45 30 0
FOE 606 Natural Resources Economics 1.5 45 30 0
Semester 2
FO 631 Forest Resources Management 1.5 45 30 0
FMM 608 Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Forestry
2.0 45 30 0
FOR 602 Computer Applications in the Management of Natural Resources
1.5 30 30 0
YEAR 2
Dissertation
Master of Science in Natural Products Technology and Value Addition Programme learning outcome: The programme is to strengthen technical and managerial
capacity in natural products science and value addition. Programme Structure Core courses
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE L P S T CREDITS
NPV 661 Introduction to natural products science
30 20 10 60 1.5
NPV 665 Bio-prospecting and value addition 30 30 0 60 1.5
NPV 666 Natural Products efficacy and safety 30 20 10 60 1.5
NPV 667 Research methods and communication
30 20 10 60 1.5
VM 622 Statistics and data management 30 45 15 90 2.0
NPV 700 Dissertation
TOTAL 150 145 35 330 8.0
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Specialty core courses
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE L P S T CREDITS
Specialty core course in Environmental Natural products
NPV 662 Natural Products and the Environment
30 30 0 60 1.5
Specialty core course in Analytical techniques
NPV 663 Application of analytical techniques for Natural products
45 30 0 75 2.0
Specialty core course in Pathobiology
NPV 664 Natural products and biological systems interactions
30 30 0 60 1.5
Specialty core course in entrepreneurship
NPV 668 Natural products entrepreneurship 30 30 30 90 2.0
Elective courses
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE L P S T CREDITS
NPV 660 Pharmacognosy 30 20 10 60 1.5
NPV 669 Natural products policy, Gender and Ethics
30 15 15 60 1.5
NPV 670 Propagation and cultivation of Medicinal plants
30 20 10 60 1.5
NPV 671 Natural products in food technology and agro-industries
30 20 10 60 1.5
NPV 672 Natural products biotechnology, bioinformatics and safety
30 20 10 60 1.5
MVPT 605 Ethnopharmacology 30 20 10 60 1.5
FP 604 Sustainable Use of Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFPs)
30 20 10 60 1.5
TOTAL 210 135 75 420 10.5
Master of Science in Forest Resource Assessment and Management (MSc. FoRAM). Programme learning outcome: The programme is to equip students with innovative knowledge, skills and values in integrated forest resource assessment and management in order to enhance understanding of current forest resources management and environmental issues. Programme Structure 1st Semester Core courses
Course Ante
Course title Contact hours Credit hours
Lecture Practical Seminar
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 - 2.0
WM 601 Research Methods, Planning & Management 20 20 1.0
FMM 600 Advanced Forest Resource Assessment 45 30 - 2.0
FMM 601 Perspectives in Forest Governance 15 - - 0.5
Total 110 90 20 5.5
Elective courses Course Ante
Course title Lecture hours
Practical hours
Seminar hours
Credit hours
FO 602 Computer Applications in the Management of Natural Resources
30 30 - 1.5
122
FMM 605 Integrated Research Methodologies 30 30 30 2.0
FO 636 Forestry in Rural Development 60 - 30 2.5
FOE 600 Natural Resource Economics 45 30 2.0
MN 601 Conservation and management of Natural Resources in the Tropics
45 - 30 2.0
Total 210 90 90 10.5
2nd Semester Core courses
Course Ante
Course title Contact hours Credit hours
Lecture Practical Seminar
FO 632 Forest Resource Management 30 - 30 1.5
FMM 602 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment 15 - - 0.5
FMM 603 Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing: Applications in Forestry
30 30 - 1.5
FMM 604 Climate Change and Forestry 20 - 20 1.0
Total 95 30 50 4.5
Elective courses
Course Ante
Course title Lecture hours
Practical hours
Seminar hours
Credit hours
MN 606 Ecology and Tropical Biology 30 30 30 2.0
FO 612 Tropical Vegetation and Plant Ecology 30 30 - 1.5
DS 607 Natural Resource Assessment for Development Planning, utilization and Conservation
40 - 20 1.5
DS 602 Population and Development 40 - 20 1.5
FOE 606 Entrepreneurship in Natural Resources 15 15 15 1.0
Total 155 75 85 7.5
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Department of Wildlife Management The Department of Wildlife Management that was established in 2001, offers BSc Wildlife Management, Bachelor of Tourism Management and MSc Wildlife Management and coordinates research and outreach services in the areas of wildlife and tourism. The Department has 24 members of academic staff, including 3 Professors, 2 Senior Lecturers, 5 Lecturer, 12 Assistant Lecturers and 2 Tutorial Assistant. There are also five supporting staff members including one technician. Staff members have strong expertise in wildlife ecology and management, and tourism management.
Zoology laboratory
Programme Aims and Structures Bachelor of Tourism Management Programme aim: The overall purpose of Bachelor of Tourism programme is to develop through theoretical, practical and industrial training, graduates with positive attitudes, ethical values, professional knowledge, and managerial and entrepreneurs skills in tourism sphere. The graduates are expected to become tourism practitioners as managers, entrepreneurs, trainers, researchers and providers of advisory services. The graduates are also expected to impart positive socio-economic impacts at the state, regional, and international levels. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
BTM 100 Introduction to Tourism 35 20 0 1.5
BTM 101E Introduction to English Language and Culture I
45 0 30 2.0
BTM 101F OR
BTM 101S
Introduction to French Language and Culture I Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture I
45 0 30 2.0
BTM 102 Tourism, Environment and Development
35 20 0 1 .5
BTM 107 English Composition 10 40 0 1.0
BTM 111 Introduction to Animal Kingdom
35 10 10 1.5
SUB TOTAL 205 90 70 9.5
124
ELECTIVE COURSES
FEC 101 Introduction to Economics 45 0 30 2.0
BTM 103 Food and Beverages I 40 0 10 1.5
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
MTH 104 General Mathematics I 45 30 0 2.0
*SC100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro-Economics
30 30 0 1.5
ENV 101 Fundamentals of Ecology and Ecosystems
30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 280 150 40 10.5
TOTAL 485 240 110 20.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
FBL 102 Fundamentals of Ecology 45 0 30 2.0
BTM 104E Introduction to English Language & Culture II
45 0 30 2.0
BTM 104F OR
BTM 104S
Introduction to French Language and Culture II OR Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture II
45 0 30 2.0
BTM 106 First Aid and Disaster Management
20 0 20 1.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 230 0 200 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
BTM 108 Economics of Tourism 45 0 30 2.0
BTM 109 Health Management in Tourism 20 0 20 1.0
BTM 110 Principles of Accounting and Finance
45 30 0 2.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration and Management
20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 130 50 50 6.0
TOTAL 370 50 250 17.0 SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES BTM 200 Introduction to Tourism
Marketing 45 30 0 2.0
BTM 201 Tourism Forecasting 20 20 0 1.0
BTM 202 Business Law and Ethics for Tourism
20 20 0 1.0
BTM 203 Tourism Policies and Legislation
20 20 0 1.0
BTM 204 Socio-Cultural Systems of 30 30 0 1.5
125
Tourism
BTM 205 Front Office Operations Procedures
20 10 10 1.0
FEC 201 Resource Economics 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 245 130 70 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES ENV 300 Waste Management 45 30 0 2.0
RD 201 Introduction to Gender and Development
30 0 30 1.5
BTM 206 Society, Culture and Leisure 30 30 0 1.5
*SC100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
ENV 211 Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Practices
30 0 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 180 90 30 6.0
TOTAL 380 220 70 15.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
BTM 207 Museums, Monuments and Heritage
20 20 0 1.0
BTM 208 Conventions/Meetings Planning and Management
20 20 0 1.0
BTM 209 Travel Agencies, Tours and Air Ticketing
15 0 30 1.0
BTM 211 Community-Based Tourism 20 0 20 1.0
BTM 212 Travel Laws and Insurance 20 20 0 1.0
BTM 214 Business Communication Skills 45 0 30 2.0
BTM 210 Customer Care and Interpersonal Skills
20 0 20 1.0
BTM 216 Introduction to Animal Behaviour
30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 190 60 130 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment
45 30 0 2.0
BTM 213 Food Production 30 0 60 2.0
RD 202 Natural Resources Management and Development
45 30 0 2.0
BTM 217 Introduction to Wildlife Ecology 45 0 30 2.0
BTM 215F OR
BTM 215S
French for Tourists’ Needs OR Spanish for Tourists’ Needs
30 0 60 2.0
ENV 205 Land and Water Pollution and Control
45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 240 90 150 12.0
TOTAL 430 150 280 23.5
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SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
BTM 300 Tour Guiding Techniques 45 0 30 2.0
BTM 311 Research Project 1 10 0 40 1.0
BTM 301 Transport and Travel Management
25 0 10 1.0
BTM 303 Introduction to Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
30 0 30 1.5
BTM 302 Resort and Leisure Management 20 20 0 1.0
WLM 305 Biodiversity Conservation and Monitoring
30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 160 20 140 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
FEC 304 Entrepreneurship Skills and Development
30 20 5 1.5
BTM 304 Food and Beverages II 45 0 30 2.0
*SC100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
FCS 301 Meal Planning and Management 30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 150 80 65 5.5
TOTAL 310 100 205 14.5
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
BTM 305 Travel and Tourism Geography 45 30 0 2.0
BTM 306 Promotion of Tourist Attractions 20 20 0 1.0
BTM 307 Computer Applications for Tourism Industry
20 0 50 1.5
BTM 308 Human Resource Management 35 20 0 1.5
WLM 309 Wildlife-Based Tourism and Eco-Tourism
45 30 0 1.5
BTM 310 Management Information Systems
20 20 0 1.0
BTM 312 Research Project II 0 0 120 2.0
SUB TOTAL 185 120 170 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
BTM 309 Catering, Restaurant and Food Management
20 20 0 1.0
BTM 313F OR BTM 313S
French for Guiding Tourists OR Spanish for Guiding Tourists
30 0 60 2.0
FEC 301 Principles of Administration and Management
45 15 15 2.0
WLM 311 Automobile Operating Principles
20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 145 65 125 6.0
TOTAL 330 185 295 16.5
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Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management Programme aim: The main aim of the program is to produce wildlife graduates who are equipped with technical, analytical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills in wildlife management and related industries for sustainable development. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FBL 103 Introduction to Soil Science 30 0 30 1.5
WLM 101 Animal Kingdom 45 30 30 2.0
AS 102 Introductory Animal Genetics 20 20 0 1.0
VM 118 Vertebrate Anatomy 50 0 50 2.5
BTM 100 Introduction to Tourism 35 20 0 1.5
FEC 101 Introduction to Resource Economics 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 225 100 110 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
MTH 102 Basic Mathematics 45 30 0 2.0
BTM 102 Tourism, Environment and Development
35 20 0 1.5
VM 119 General Histology 30 0 30 1.5
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB-TOTAL 155 80 30 5.0
TOTAL 380 180 140 15.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FBL 101 Forest Botany 45 0 30 2.0
FBL 102 Fundamentals of Ecology 45 0 30 2.0
VM 125 Animal Physiology 45 0 30 2.0
MTH 106 Introduction to Statistics 45 0 30 2.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 255 30 180 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
RM 102 Principles of Land Use Planning 20 20 0 1.0
BTM 108 Economics of Tourism 45 0 30 2.0
WLM 102 First Aid and Emergency Care 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 85 20 50 4.0
TOTAL 340 50 230 16.0
128
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
WLM 201 Mammalogy 15 0 30 1.0
WLM 202 Ornithology 30 0 30 1.5
WLM 203 Herpetology 15 0 30 1.0
WLM 204 Ballistics 15 0 30 1.0
VM 235 Wildlife Entomology and Parasitology
30 0 30 1.5
WLM 206 Ichthyology 20 0 20 1.0
WLM 207 Range Ecology and Management 40 10 0 1.5
WLM 212 Conservation of Wetlands 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 185 10 190 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
FMM 202 Forest Biometry 45 0 30 2.0
EE 209 Introduction to Social Research 30 30 30 2.0
BTM 200 Introduction to Tourism Marketing 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 165 90 60 6.0
TOTAL 350 100 250 15.5
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES WLM 208 Principles and Techniques of
Wildlife Management 35 0 20 1.5
WLM 209 Wildlife Population Ecology 35 0 20 1.5
WLM 210 Wildlife Nutrition 25 0 10 1.0
WLM 211 Introduction to Animal Behaviour
30 0 30 1.5
FMM 201 Principles of Remote Sensing and GIS
45 0 30 2.0
VM 261 Wildlife Diseases 35 0 20 1.5
FEC 202 Natural Resources and Environmental Economics
45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 250 30 130 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
BTM 210 Customer Care and Interpersonal Skills
20 0 20 2.0
FBL 208 Climate Change 45 0 30 2.0
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment
45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 110 0 80 6.0
TOTAL 360 30 210 17.0
129
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES WLM 301 Wildlife Policies and
Legislation 45 30 0 2.0
WLM 302 Wildlife Conservation Education and Extension
20 20 0 1.0
WLM 303 Criminology and Wildlife Law Enforcement
45 0 30 2.0
WLM 304 Participatory Wildlife Conservation
20 20 0 1.0
WLM 312 Research Project I 10 0 40 1.0
SUB TOTAL 140 70 70 7.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
WLM 305 Biodiversity Conservation and Monitoring
30 0 30 1.5
BTM 303 Introduction to Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
30 0 30 1.5
BTM 300 Tour Guiding Techniques 45 0 30 2.0
RM 301 Range Inventory and Monitoring
40 10 30 2.0
AQ 303 Marine and Freshwater Fisheries
30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 220 40 150 8.5
TOTAL 360 110 220 15.5
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
WLM 306 Wildlife Protected Area Planning
45 30 30 2.5
WLM 307 Infrastructure in Wildlife Protected Areas
20 0 20 1.0
WLM 308 Wildlife Utilisation 30 0 0 1.0
WLM 309 Wildlife-Based Tourism and Ecotourism
40 10 0 1.5
FEC 304 Entrepreneurship Skills and Development
30 20 5 1.5
WLM 312 Research Project II 0 120 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 165 180 55 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
WLM 310 Environmental Physiology 20 0 20 1.0
WLM 311 Automobile Operating Principles
20 0 20 1.0
FEC 301
Principles of Administration and Management
45 15 15 2.0
FEC 305 Introductory Marketing and Financial Accounting
30 0 30 1.5
BTM 308 Human Resource 35 20 0 1.5
130
Management
SUB TOTAL 150 35 85 7.0
TOTAL 315 215 140 16.5
Master of Science in Wildlife Management Programme learning outcome: The programme aims at training human resource with requisite entrepreneurial knowledge and skills in the discipline of wildlife management, with emphasis on the management and administration of wildlife resources. Minimum Entry Qualifications The following shall be eligible for admission: (i) Holders of Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management of SUA with a minimum of lower
second or from other institutions recognised by the SUA Senate. (ii) Holders of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree of SUA or from other institutions
recognised by the SUA Senate. In addition, the candidate shall have scored at least FIVE B grades or its equivalent in the undergraduate BVM Programme.
(iii) Holders of Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Animal Science, and Agriculture General, of SUA with a minimum of lower second or from other institutions recognised by the SUA Senate.
(iv) Holders of Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Range Management with a minimum of lower second from other institutions recognised by the SUA Senate.
(v) Candidates with Pass degree in the relevant field will be considered for admission if they have exhibited academic potential through extensive fieldwork, subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
(vi) Holders of Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Management from other institutions recognised by SUA Senate.
Year 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS
L P S
CORE COURSE WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 0 2.0
WM 601 Research Methods, Planning and Management
20 0 20 1.0
WM 602 Wildlife Resource Assessment 30 30 0 1.5
WM 603 Wildlife Protected Area Management 30 30 0 1.5
WM 604 Wildlife Economics and Entrepreneurship 20 0 20 1.0
WM 605 Capture, Care and Transportation of Wildlife 15 30 30 1.5
WM 606 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation 20 0 20 1.0
WM 607 Wildlife Extension, Communication and Community Development
15 0 30 1.0
WM 617 Ecotourism Planning and Management 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 200 150 140 11.5 ELECTIVE COURSES
WM 608 Wildlife Policies and Jurisprudence 20 0 20 1.0
WM 609 Animal Behaviour 20 20 0 1.0
WM 610 Biodiversity Conservation 30 30 0 1.5
WM 611 Sustainable Utilization of Wildlife in the Tropics
20 0 20 1.0
WM612 Wildlife Population and Ecosystem Health 20 20 1.0
WM 613 Plant Community Ecology 20 20 0 1.0
WM 614 Animal Kingdom 40 20 0 1.5
WM 615 Conservation Genetics 30 20 10 1.5
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WM 616 Wetlands Conservation 25 10 0 1.0
WM 618 Social Ecology of Natural Resources 20 0 20 1.0
WM 619 Pest Management 20 20 0 1.0
WM 620 Wildlife Diseases and Diagnostics 30 20 10 1.5
WM 621 Risk Assessment and Modeling 20 10 10 1.0
WM 622 Wildlife Ranching and Farming 20 0 20 1.0
WM 623 Special Study 5 0 20 0.5
SUBTOTAL 340 190 130 16.5
TOTAL 540 340 270 28.0
FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
The faculty started as a Division of Veterinary Science in the then Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Science of the University of Dar es Salaam in July 1976. With the establishment of the Sokoine University of Agriculture in 1984, the Division of the Veterinary Science was elevated into a full-fledged faculty. FVM has a total of 80 members of academic staff comprising 37 professors; 7 Senior Lecturers, 10 Lecturers, 20 Assistant Lectures and 6 Tutorial Assistants. They are assisted by 53 field officers, technologists and technicians. FVM offers a five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree programme; a three-year BSc Bio-technology and Laboratory Sciences and two non degree programmes, namely Diploma in Tropical Animal Health and Production and Diploma in Laboratory Sciences. The Faculty offers a variety of postgraduate prohgrammes that include Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM), MSc Comparative Animal Physiology, MSc Biochemistry, MSc Clinical Chemistry, MSc Pharmacology, MSc Applied Toxicology, MSc Anatomy, MSc Applied Cell Biology, MSc Veterinary Pathology, MSc Clinical Pathology, MSc Applied Microbiology, MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, MSc Parasitology, Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, MSc Public Health and Food Safety, MSc Epidemiology, MSc Veterinary Surgery, MSc Applied Veterinary Anesthesiology, MSc Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology. FVM also offers doctoral studies in the various disciplines of their expertise.
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
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Programme aims and structures Diploma in Laboratory Technology (to be launched in 2012/13 academic year) Programme aim: To impart basic knowledge to students with regard to general laboratory technical works in a view to produce competent technicians who will apply basic skills and knowledge in the field of science and laboratory technology. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S T
CORE COURSE
DLT 0100 Applied Physics 30 30 0 60 1.5
DLT 0101 Applied Chemistry 30 30 0 60 1.5
DLT 0102 Applied Biology 30 30 0 60 1.5
DLT 0103 Laboratory Safety and Management 30 30 30 90 2.0
CS 0100 Communication Skills I 30 0 30 60 1.5
MTH 0100 Introduction to statistics 30 30 30 90 2.0
SUB TOTAL 180 150 90 420 10
ELECTIVE COURSE
MTH 0101 Basic Mathematics 30 0 30 60 1.5
ICT 0103 Microcomputers 15 30 0 45 1.0
SUB TOTAL 45 30 30 105 2.5
TOTAL 225 180 120 525 12.5
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S T
CORE COURSE
DLT 0104 Psychology 30 30 30 90 2.0
DLT 0105 Laboratory Planning and Organization 30 30 30 90 2.0
DLT 0106 Basic Principles of Laboratory Sciences 30 60 0 90 2.0
DLT 0107 Laboratory Materials, Chemicals and Biologicals
30 60 0 90 2.0
DLT 0108 Management of Laboratory Animals and Plants
30 60 0 90 2.0
SUB TOTAL 150 240 60 450 10.0
ELECTIVE COURSE
DLT 0109 Parasitology and Entomology 30 30 0 60 1.5
DLT 0110 Cell Biology 30 30 0 60 1.5
ICT 0104 Computer Applications 30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 90 90 0 180
4.5
TOTAL 240 330 60 630
14.5
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S T
CORE COURSE
DLT 0201 Laboratory Instrumentation 30 60 0 90 2.0
DLT 0202 Experimental Chemistry 30 60 0 90 2.0
DLT 0203 Experimental Biology 15 60 0 75 1.5
DLT 0205 Experimental Physics 15 60 0 75 1.5
DAH 0106 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry 45 20 10 75 2.0
DAH 0207 Research Methodology 15 60 0 90 2.0
SUB TOTAL 165 320 10 495 11
133
ELECTIVE COURSE
DLT 0204 Basic Analytical Chemistry 15 60 0 75 1.5
DLT 0112 Advanced Mathematics 30 0 30 60 1.5
DS 0100 Principles of Development 30 0 30 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 75 60 60 195 4.5
TOTAL 240 380 70 690 15.5
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S T
CORE COURSE
DLT 0206 Teaching Methods 45 20 10 75 2.0
DLT 0207 Troubleshooting in Laboratory Systems
30 60 0 90 2.0
DLT 0208 Occupational Health and Laboratory Practices
30 30 0 60 1.5
DLT 0209 Ethics in Laboratory Practice 30 0 30 45 1.5
DLT 0200 Research Project 0 120 0 120 2.0
SUB TOTAL 135 230 40 390 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSE
DLT 0210 Basic Principles of Administration and Management
30 0 30 60 1.5
DLT 0211 Principles of Radiology and Laboratory Photography
30 50 10 90 2.0
DLT 0212 Biotechnology 15 0 30 45 1.0
SUB TOTAL 75 50 70 195 4.5
TOTAL 210 280 110 585 13.5
Diploma in Tropical Animal Health and Production Programme aim: To provide technical competence in animal health and production for self-employment in the livestock sector. In this case, employees will be able to use the skills efficiently in carrying out livestock disease control, meat quality assurance and increased productivity of animals in their work places. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S T
CORE COURSE
DAH 0101 Anatomy, Physiology and Histology
45 60 0 105 2.5
DAH 0102 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
30 30 0 60 1.5
DAH 0103 Animal Health, Behaviour and welfare
15 30 0 45 1.0
DAH 0104 Farm Structures 15 30 0 45 1.0
DAH 0105 Farming Systems Approach 30 30 0 60 1.5
DAH 0106 Agricultural Extension 30 30 0 60 1.5
CS 0100 Communication skills 30 0 30 60 1.5
MTH 0100 Introduction to statistics 30 30 30 90 2.0
SUB TOTAL 225 240 60 525 12.5
ELECTIVE COURSE
ICT 0103 Microcomputer 15 30 0 45 1.0
MTH 0101 Basic Mathematics 30 0 30 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 45 60 0 105 2.5
TOTAL 270 300 60 630 15.0
134
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S T
CORE COURSE
DAH 0107 Microbiology 30 60 0 90 2.0
DAH 0108 Parasitology 30 60 0 90 2.0
DAH 0109 General Pathology 30 30 0 60 1.5
DAH 0110 Animal Nutrition 45 60 0 105 2.5
DAH 0111 Pasture production and Natural Resources Management
30 30 0 60 1.5
DAH 0112 Animal Breeding 15 30 0 45 1.0
DAH 0113 Dairy and Beef Cattle Husbandry 30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 210 300 0 510 12
ELECTIVE COURSE
ICT 0104 Computer Applications 30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 30 0 60 1.5
TOTAL 240 330 0 570 13.5
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S T
CORE COURSE
D1 Pharmacology, Therapeutics 30 60 0 90 2.0
DAH 0202 Livestock Diseases (I) 30 60 0 90 2.0
DAH 0203 Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics 30 60 0 90 2.0
DAH 0204 Small Ruminants Husbandry 15 30 0 45 1.0
DAH 0205 Pig, poultry and rabbit husbandry 15 30 0 45 1.0
DAH 0206 Draught Animal Management 15 30 0 45 1.0
DAH 0207 Research Methodology 15 30 0 45 1.0
DAH 0208 Livestock Economics and Farm management
30 30 0 60 1.0
SUB TOTAL 180 330 0 510 11
ELECTIVE COURSE
DS 0100 Principles of Development 30 0 30 60 1.5
DAH 0209 Wildlife Ecology 15 30 0 45 1.0
SUB TOTAL 45 30 30 105 2.5
TOTAL 225 360 30 615 13.5
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S T
CORE COURSE
DAH 0210 Livestock Diseases (II) 30 30 0 60 1.5
DAH 0211 Basic Surgery 30 60 0 90 2.0
DAH 0212 Systemic Pathology 30 30 0 60 1.5
DAH 0213 Livestock Products and By-products
15 30 0 45 1.0
DAH 0214 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
30 30 0 60 1.5
DAH 0215 Meat and fish Inspection and hygiene
30 60 0 90 2.0
DAH 0216 Aquaculture and Fish Diseases 30 30 0 60 1.5
DAH 0217 Companion Animals Diseases 30 30 0 60 1.5
DAH 0200 Research Project 0 90 0 90 1.5
TOTAL 225 390 0 615 14
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Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Programme aim: The main aim of the program is to produce qualified and practically competent veterinarians who can contribute to the development of the animal industry, public health sector, biomedical research and improvement of living standards. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
VM 111 Veterinary Gross Anatomy I 45 0 60 2.5
VM 121 Animal Physiology I 45 0 30 2.0
VM 123 Biochemistry I 45 0 60 2.5
VM 114 Cell Biology 30 0 30 1.5
VM 113 Developmental Anatomy 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 210 0 210 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSE
RM 100 Introduction to Range Management 40 10 20 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
DS 100
Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 130 70 20 4.0
TOTAL 340 70 230 14.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
VM 112 Veterinary Gross Anatomy II 45 0 60 2.5
VM 122 Animal Physiology II 45 0 30 2.0
VM 124 Biochemistry II 45 0 30 2.0
VM 115 Histology 45 0 60 2.5
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 300 60 240 15.0
ELECTIVE COURSE
AEA 105 Principles of Accounting 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 45 0 30 2.0
TOTAL 345 60 270 17.0
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
VM 221 Animal Physiology III 45 0 60 2.5
VM 231 Microbiology I 45 0 60 2.5
VM 233 Parasitology I 45 0 60 2.5
AS 102 Introductory Animal Genetics 20 0 20 1.0
AS 209 Animal Nutrition 40 30 10 2.0
MTH 201 Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
VM 161 Introduction to Animal Health Management and Ethology (moved from semester 2) 30 0 60 2.0
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SUB TOTAL 270 60 270 12.5
ELECTIVE COURSE
**RD 201
Introduction to Gender and Development 30 30 0 1.5
RD 303 Rural Development Planning 30 30 0 1.5
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
***AEA 104
Introduction to Micro and Macro Economics 30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 135 120 0 4.5
TOTAL 405 180 270 17.0
** RD 201 is a pre-requisite course for RD 301 Gender and Development ***AEA 104 is a pre-requisite course for AEA 303 Agricultural Finances and Credit Management SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES VM 232 Microbiology II 45 0 60 2.5
VM 234 Parasitology II 45 0 60 2.5
VM 241 General Pathology 45 0 60 2.5
AS 206 Principles of Animal Breeding 30 10 20 1.5
AS 318 Animal Production I 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 210 10 230 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSE
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness 30 15 15 1.5
BLS 106 Molecular Biology 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 75 15 45 3.5
TOTAL 285 25 275 14.5
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
VM 321 Pharmacology and Toxicology I 45 0 60 2.5
VM 341 Veterinary Pathology I 45 0 60 2.5
VM 351 Anesthesiology and Principles of Surgery
30
0
60 2.0
VM 361 Production Animal Medicine I 45 0 60 2.5
VM 362 Epidemiology 45 30 0 2.0
AS 307 Introduction to Ecology and Wildlife Management
40
10
20 2.0
SUB TOTAL 150 40 260 13.5
ELECTIVE COURSE
RM 302
Pastoralism, Human Enviromental Interaction and Indigenous Knowledge
40
20
0
2.0
RD 308
Designing Rural Development Programmes/ Projects 20 20 0 1.0
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 135 70 0 4.0
TOTAL 485 110 0 17.5
* Audit Course
137
SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
VM 322 Pharmacology and Toxicology II 45 0 30 2.0
VM 342 Veterinary Pathology II 45 0 60 2.5
VM 363 Production Animal Medicine II 45 0 60 2.5
VM 352 Imaging Techniques, Diagnostics and Special Surgery
30
0
60
2.0
AS 312 Draught Animal Management and Non-Conventional Animal farming
40 10 30 2.0
VM 364 Avian Medicine 15 0 30 1.0
AS 316 Animal Production II 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 265 10 300 14.0
ELECTIVE COURSE
RD 309
Rural Development Programmes, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 309
Global Climate Change and Disaster Management 45 0 30 2.0
AS 208 Farm Structures and Animal Housing 30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 120 30 30 6.0
TOTAL 285 40 330 20.0
SEMESTER 7
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
VM 461 Production Animal Medicine III 30 0 60 2.0
VM 462 Research Methodology 30 0 60 2.0
VM 451 Small Animal Surgery 45 0 60 2.5
VM 453 Theriogenology I 45 0 60 2.5
VM 441 Clinical Pathology 30 0 30 1.5
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 210 60 270 12.5
ELECTIVE COURSE
AEA 302 Operations Research 30 0 60 2.0
AQ 100 Introduction to Aquaculture 20 0 20 1.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 95 30 80 3.0
TOTAL 305 90 350 15.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 8
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES
VM 401 Research Project I 0 0 60 1.0
VM 452 Large Animal Surgery 45 0 60 2.5
VM 454 Theriogenology II 45 0 60 2.5
VM 463 Companion Animal Medicine 30 0 60 2.0
VM 464 Veterinary Public Health I 45 0 60 2.5
VM 465 Veterinary Economics 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 210 30 300 12.5
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ELECTIVE COURSE
EE 105
Principles of Administration and Management 20 20 0 1.0
EE 103 Introductory Anthropology 30 0 0 1.0
AEA 306 Human Resource Management 50 20 0 2.0
BLS 210 Forensic Science 30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 130 70 30 6.0
TOTAL 340 100 330 18.5
SEMESTER 9
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P
CORE COURSES VM 501 Research Project II 0 30 90 2.0
VM 541 Clinicals-Pathology 0 0 30 0.5
VM 551 Clinicals-Surgery 0 0 30 0.5
VM 552 Clinicals-Theriogenology 0 0 30 0.5
VM 561 Veterinaty Public Health II 45 0 60 2.5
VM 562 Jurisprudence, Animal Welfare and Veterinary Practice
30
30
0 1.5
VM 564 Herd Health Management 30 0 30 1.5
VM 565 Wildlife Health and Fish Medicine 30 0 60 2.0
VM 563 Clinicals-Medicine 0 0 30 0.5
SUB TOTAL 135 60 360 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSE
RD 301 Gender and Development 45 30 0 2.0
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
30 30 30 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 120 90 30 4.0
TOTAL 255 150 390 15.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 10 FIELD ATTACHMENT In a specified duration, students shall rotate or be assigned to the following stations:-
DURATION (WEEKS) Station
1 Wildlife
1 Fisheries and Aquaculture
1 Abattoir
1 Food / Feed Processing Plants
1 Pharmaceutical Industries / TFDA / TBS
2 Diagnostic Laboratory (VIC/CVL, NIMR)
3 Veterinary Clinics
3
District Veterinary Offices (Administration; Outreach; NGOs, CBOs)
2 Report Preparation and Presentation
Total 15 weeks
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Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Science Programme aim: The main aim of the program is to produce graduates who will be capable of supervising and managing biological research laboratories. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
BLS 101 Laboratory Instrumentation 45 0 30 2.0
BLS 102 Biochemistry 45 0 30 2.0
BLS 103 Principles of Laboratory Sciences 20 20 0 1.0
BLS 104 Concepts and Issues in Biotechnology 20 20 0 1.0
BLS 105 Cell Biology 30 0 30 1.5
AS 102 Introductory Animal Genetics 20 0 20 1.0
CHE 101 Basic Analytical Chemistry 30 15 45 2.0
SUB TOTAL 210 55 155 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
MTH 102 Basic Mathematics 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 110 General Chemistry 45 0 30 2.0
CS 103 Plant Physiology 30 0 30 1.5
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 210 90 60 7.5
TOTAL 420 145 215 18.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
BLS 106 Molecular Biology 45 0 30 2.0
BLS 107 Microbiology and Microbial Genetics
45 0 30 2.0
BLS 108 Virology 30 30 30 2.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 240 90 150 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
ENV 102 Botany 45 0 30 2.0
BLS 109 Animal Physiology 45 0 30 2.0
BLS 110 Haematology 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 120 0 90 5.5
TOTAL 360 90 240 17.5
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
BLS 201 Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques 30 10 20 1.5
BLS 202 Advanced Nucleic Acids Techniques 30 20 40 2.0
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BLS 203 Analytical Biochemistry 30 30 30 2.0
MTH 201 Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
BLS 204 General Parasitology and Entomology 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 165 105 105 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
FT 100 Introduction to Food Science 40 0 10 1.5
RD 201 Introduction to Gender and Development
30 30 0 1.5
ENV 210 Environmental Microbiology 30 0 30 1.5
VM 119 General Histology 30 0 30 1.5
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 145 60 40 6.0
TOTAL 310 165 145 15.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
BLS 206 Diagnostic Microbiology 30 20 40 2.0
BLS 207 Immunobiology and Immunodiagnostics
30 20 40 2.0
BLS 208 Diagnostic Parasitology 10 10 30 1.0
BLS 209 Genetic Engineering 45 0 30 2.0
BLS 210 Forensic Science 30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 145 80 170 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
FT 106 Food Storage and Handling 30 10 20 1.5
BLS 211 Laboratory Animal Science 30 0 30 1.5
CS 203 Plant Pathology 30 0 30 1.5
BLS 213 General Pathology 30 0 60 2.0
BLS 212 Introduction to Pharmacology 45 0 30 2.0
BLS 205 Epidemiology 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 185 10 190 9.5
TOTAL 330 90 360 18.5
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FT 301 Applied Food Biotechnology 45 10 20 2.0
BLS 302 Research Methodology 30 30 30 2.0
BLS 303 Principles of Computational Biology
30 30 30 2.0
BLS 304 Occupational Safety and Good Laboratory Practice
30 20 10 1.5
WLM 305 Biodiversity Conservation and Monitoring
30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 165 90 120 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
CS 311 Plant Biotechnology 30 0 30 1.5
FT 301 Applied Food Biotechnology 45 10 20 2.0
FT 303 Food Quality Assurance and 30 10 20 1.5
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Legislation
HN 102 Introduction to Human Nutrition 45 10 20 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
BLS 312 Public Health and Risk Assessment
30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 225 60 150 9.0
TOTAL 390 150 270 18.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
BLS 306 Genomics and Bioinformatics 30 30 30 2.0
BLS 307 Biosafety and Ethics in Biotechnology
45 30 0 2.0
BLS 308 Biomedical Technology 30 30 30 2.0
BLS 309 Research Project 0 20 100 3.0
SUB TOTAL 105 110 160 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
FT 308 Technology of Spices and Non-alcoholic Beverages
20 5 15 1.0
BLS 310 Biocontrol of Plant Diseases 30 30 30 2.0
BLS 311 Animal Biotechnology 30 10 20 1.5
BLS 314 Toxicology 20 0 20 1.0
BLS 313 Diagnostic Pathology 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 100 45 145 7.5
TOTAL 205 155 305 16.5
Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM)
Programme learning outcome: This programme is designed to train graduates for professional challenges in research, training, extension and private practice. Department of Veterinary Anatomy
CORE COURSE L P
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0 0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0
VA 606 Systematic and Comparative Anatomy 1.0 1.0
VA 607 Anatomical Techniques 1.0 0.5.
VMP 616 Molecular Biology 2.0 1.0
VA 609 Histochemical Techniques 0.5 0.5
VA 610 Dissertation
ELECTIVE COURSES
VA 601 Comparative Functional Anatomy 1.0 0.5
VA 602 Immunocyto/histo-chemistry 1.0 1.0
VA 603 Endocrinology 0.5 0.5
VA 604 Clinical Anatomy 0.5 0.5
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Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology
CORE COURSE L P
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0 0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0
VPY 606 Neuro-Muscular Physiology 0.5 0.5
VPY 607 Digestive Physiology 0.5 0.5
VPY 608 Cardiovascular Physiology 0.5 0.5
VPY 609 Respiratory Physiology 0.5 0.5
VPY 610 Renal Physiology 0.5 0.5
VPY 611 Endocrinology, Reproduction and Lactation 0.5 0.5
VPY 612 Environmental Physiology 0.5 0.5
VPY 613 Nutritional physiology 0.5 0.5
VPY 622 Dissertation
1. Veterinary Biochemistry
CORE COURSE L P
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0 0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0
VPY 614 Applied Enzymology 0.7 0.5
VPY 615 Clinical Endocrinology 0.7 0.5
VPY 616 Metabolism 1.0 0.5
VPY 618 Vitamins and Trace Elements 0.5 0.3
VPY 622 Dissertation
2. Veterinary Pharmacology
CORE COURSE L P
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0 0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0
VPY 619 Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics 2.0 1.0
VPY 620 Clinical Pharmacology 2.0 1.0
VPY 621 Toxicological Methods 2.0 1.0
VPY 622 Dissertation
ELECTIVE COURSES
VPY 601 Cellular Biochemistry and Physiology 1.0 0.5
VPY 602 Chemistry and Metabolism of Biomolecules 1.0 0.5
VPY 603 Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry 1.0 0.5
VPY 604 Patho-physiology 1.0 0.5
VPY 605 Toxicology 1.0 0.5
Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology 1. Veterinary Bacteriology
CORE COURSE L P
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0 0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0
VMP 609 Systemic Bacteriology and Mycology 2.0 1.0
VMP 610 Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology 1.0 2.0
VMP 620 Dissertation
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2. Veterinary Virology
CORE COURSE L P
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0 0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0
VMP 611 Systematic Virology 1.0 2.0
VMP 612 Diagnostic Virology 1.0 2.0
3. Veterinary Immunology
CORE COURSE L P
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0 0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0
VMP 613 Immunochemistry 1.0 1.0
VMP 614 Special Immunology 1.0 1.0
VMP 615 Immunogenetics 1.0 2.0
VMP 616 Molecular Biology 2.0 1.0
VMP 620 Dissertation
4. Veterinary Parasitology
CORE COURSE L P
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0
VMP 617 Applied Parasitology 0.5 1.0
VMP 618 Parasite Epizootology and Ecology 0.5 1.0
VMP 619 Experimental Parasitology 0.5 1.0
VP 603 Histopathology 1.5 1.5
VMP 620 Dissertation
Elective Courses in Veterinary Microbiology
L P
VMP 601 Bacteriology 1.0 1.0
VMP 602 Virology 1.0 1.0
VMP 603 Immunology 1.0 1.0
Elective Courses in Veterinary Parasitology
L P VMP 604 Helminthology 1.0 1.0
VMP 605 Protozoology 1.0 1.0
VMP 606 Entomology 1.0 1.0
VMP 607 Immunology of Parasitic Infections 1.0 1.0
Department of Veterinary Pathology
CORE COURSE L P EE 600 Research Planning and Management 0 1.0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0
VP 601 Diagnostic Pathology 0.5 1.0
VP 602 Sampling Techniques for Animal Disease Diagnosis
VP 603 Histopathology 0.5 1.0
VP 604 Clinical Pathology 0.5 1.5
VP 605 Special Pathology 0.5 1.5
VMP 616 Molecular Biology 1.0 0.5
VP 606 Dissertation 2.0 1.0
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ELECTIVE COURSES
VMP 610 Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology 1.0 2.0
VMP 612 Diagnostic Virology 1.0 2.0
VMP 613 Immunochemistry 1.0 1.0
VMP 617 Applied Parasitology 0.5 1.0
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health 1. Veterinary Medicine
CORE COURSE L P
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0 0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0
VP 602 Sampling techniques for animal disease diagnosis 0.5 1.0
VP 604 Clinical Pathology 0.5 1.5
VM 608 Herd Health and Disease Control 1.0 1.0
VM 609 Principles of Epidemiology 1.0 1.0
VPY 620 Clinical Pharmacology 2.0 1.0
VM 620 Dissertation
2. Veterinary Epidemiology
CORE COURSE L P
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0 0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0
VM 609 Principles of Epidemiology 1.0 1.0
VM 611 Management and Analysis of Animal Health Data 1.0 1.0
VM 612 Animal Health Economics 1.0 1.0
Elective Courses in Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Epidemiology
L P
VMP 610 Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology 1.0 2.0
VMP 612 Diagnostic Virology 1.0 2.0
VMP 617 Applied Parasitology 0.5 1.0
VM 606 Wildlife and Fish Medicine 1.0 1.0
VMP 616 Molecular Biology 2.0 1.0
VST 607 Veterinary Apprenticeship 0.5 3.0
3. Public Health
CORE COURSE L P
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0 0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0.
VM 616 Food Microbiology and Hygiene 1.0 1.0
VM 617 Zoonoses 1.0 1.0
VM 609 Principles of Epidemiology 1.0 1.0
VM 615 Food Quality Control Inspection 1.0 1.0
VM 620 Dissertation
ELECTIVE COURSES
VM 613 Processing and Preservation of Animal Products 1.0 1.0
VM 614 Environmental Hygiene and Water Quality Control 1.0 1.0
VMP 616 Molecular Biology 2.0 1.0
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Department of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology 1. Veterinary Surgery
CORE COURSE L P
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0 0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0
VST 605 Anaesthesiology 1.0 1.0
VST 606 Soft Tissue Surgery 1.0 0.5
VST 607 Veterinary Apprenticeship 0.5 3.0
VA 604 Clinical Anatomy 0.5 0.5
VST 619 Dissertation
ELECTIVE COURSES
VST 601 Radiology 1.0 0.5
VST 602 Experimental Surgery 1.0 0.5
VST 603 General Surgery 1.0 0.5
VPY 620 Clinical Pharmacology 2.0 1.0
VST 608 Orthopaedic Surgery 1.0 1.0
3. Theriogenology
CORE COURSE L P
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0 0
AEA 600 Statistics 2.0 1.0
VST 615 Physiology and Pathology of reproduction 1.5 1.0
VST 616 Pathophysiology of Pregnancy and Parturition 1.0 0.5
VST 617 Animal Biotechnology 1.0 0.5
VST 618 Pathophysiology of Mammary Gland 0.7 0.3
VST 619 Dissertation
ELECTIVE COURSES
VST 611 Animal Genetics 0.7 0.3
VST 612 Immunoreproduction 0.7 0.3
VST 613 Therapeutics in Theriogenology 0.3 0.3
VST 614 Diagnosis and Analytical Methods in Animal Reproduction 0.3 0.7
Department of Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Toxicology
The department offers courses in Animal Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology for students pursuing Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Science, Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Management etc. In addition, the department offers MSc Comparative Mammalian Physiology, MSc Biochemistry, MSc Clinical Biochemistry and MSc Pharmacology and Toxicology as well doctoral studies in Animal Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or Toxicology. Currently there are 16 academic members of staff consisting of 8 Professors; 1 Senior Lecturers, 6 Assistant Lectures and 1 Tutorial Assistant and, 7 Technologists and Technicians.
Biochemistry Laboratory
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Programme Aims and Structures Masters of Science in Comparative Animal Physiology Programme learning outcome: Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) basic and applied research methods. in all aspects of physiology, (ii) the functions of organs and bodysystems of healthy animals and (iii) the pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of the common physiological disorders that occur in animals.
Minimum admission qualifications
A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Masters degree in Comparative Animal Physiology if he/she has; (i) University Degree in biological sciences from SUA or from any other recognized institution
with a credit or distinction in at least 2 subjects related to Physiology OR (ii) Medicine, Dental or Nursing degree from a recognized institution with a credit or
distinction in Physiology, Anatomy OR (iii) Honours degree (normally first or upper second class) or Advanced diploma (2nd Upper
Class) in Physiology, Wildlife, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or other qualifications in health sciences or biomedical discipline, from a recognized institution OR
(iv) Candidates with a Pass degree and previous substantial work experience and/ or additional training in relevant disciplines.
Programme Structure
ANTE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S
CORE COURSE
VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
CAP 601 General Principle of Physiology 30 20 10 1.5
CAP 602 Comparative Cardio pulmonary and Renal Physiology
30 20 10 1.5
CAP 603 Comparative Neuro-endocrine and Muscle Physiology
30 20 10 1.5
CAP 604 Comparative Nutritional Physiology 15 20 10 1.0
CAP 605 Comparative Reproductive Physiology 15 20 10 1.0
CAP 606 Physiological Techniques 15 20 10 1.0
VM 700 Dissertation
SUB TOTAL 210 185 85 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
VA 601 Comparative Functional Anatomy 30 60 0 2.0
ACB 611 Cell Biology 30 60 0 2.0
CAP 607 Physiology of Marine Mammals and Fish 15 20 10 1.0
CAP 608 Avian Physiology 30 20 10 1.5
VA 610 Comparative Wildlife Anatomy 30 60 0 2.0
CAP 609 Physiology of Exercise and Special Environments
15 20 10 1.0
SUB TOTAL 150 240 30 9.5
Master of Science in Biochemistry Programme learning outcome: Candidates graduating from this master's degree will be expected to have skills in (i) integrating the content of different biosciences at a molecular level, (ii) analyzing the molecular mechanisms that operate in human beings and other mammalian species and identifying their applications, (iii) analyzing the possibilities of biochemistry uses in social environment, taking into account economic, regulatory, legal and ethical aspects, (iv) resolving problems related to biology research at the molecular level and demonstrating
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understanding of the biochemical complexity of living beings and (v) identifying and using bio-computing tools to contribute to genomics, proteomics and biomedicine
Minimum admission qualifications
A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Masters degree in Biochemistry if he/she has;
(i) University Degree in biological sciences from SUA or from a recognized institution with a Credit or distinction in at least 4 subjects related to biochemistry OR
(ii) Medicine, Dental or Nursing degree from a recognized institution with a Credit or distinction in Biochemistry OR
(iii) Honors degree (normally first or upper second class) or Advanced diploma (2nd Upper Class) in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or other qualifications in health sciences or biomedical discipline, from a recognized institution OR
(iv) Candidates with a Pass degree will also be considered for admission if they have satisfied the department/faculty that they have exhibited academic potential through extensive field work, subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
CORE COURSES
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S
CORE COURSE
VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
VP 600 Instrumentation 20 30 10 1.5
PC 601 Structure and Function of Protein 30 30 0 1.5
VPC 602 Molecular Biophysics and Enzymology
30 30 0 1.5
VPC 603 Molecular Mechanism of Growth, Development and Senescence
30 30 0 1.5
MBB 602 Receptors and Signal Transudation
30 30 0 1.5
VPC 605 Advanced Molecular 30 20 10 1.5
VM 700 Dissertation
SUB TOTAL 245 235 45 13.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
MBB 601 Molecular Biology 30 30 0 1.5
VPB 605 Biochemistry Overview 30 20 10 1.5
VPB 606 Forensic Science 30 20 10 1.5
VPB 607 Nutritional Biochemistry 30 20 10 1.5
VPB 608 Plant Biochemistry 30 40 20 2.0
MAM 601 Advanced Microbiology 30 30 30 2.0
MTP 604 Applied Parasitology 30 40 20 2.0
SUB TOTAL 210 200 100 12.0
Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry Programme learning outcome: At the end of the degree programme, students will (i) understand the medical, scientific and technological principles of Clinical Chemistry and its interrelationship with other disciplines, (ii) have a sound knowledge of the applications of Clinical Biochemistry in diagnosis and monitoring of disease and its contribution to biomedical research, (iii) be able to assess the effectiveness of individual clinical laboratory tests, strategies and protocols for the investigation of disease, (iv) acquire a detailed knowledge of laboratory techniques, instrumentation and informatics (v) understand the principles of laboratory management, (vi) appreciate new trends including molecular diagnostics, robotics, point of care and self testing and (vii) develop their clinical, scientific and research skills.
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Minimum admission qualifications
A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Masters degree in Clinical Chemistry if he/she has
(i) University Degree in Veterinary Medicine from SUA or from a recognized institution with a credit or distinction in at least 4 subjects related to clinical chemistry OR
(ii) Medicine, Dental or Nursing degree from a recognized institution with a Credit or distinction in at least 4 subjects related to clinical chemistry OR
(iii) Honors degree (normally first or upper second class) or Advanced diploma (2nd Upper Class) in Laboratory Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or other qualifications in health sciences or biomedical discipline, from a recognized institution OR
(iv) Candidates with a Pass degree will also be considered for admission if they have satisfied the department/faculty that they have exhibited academic potential through extensive field work, subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S
CORE COURSE VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
VP 600 Instrumentation 20 30 10 1.5
PC 601 Clinical Biochemistry I 30 30 0 1.5
VPC 602 Clinical Biochemistry II 30 30 0 1.5
VPC 603 Clinical endocrinology and Metabolism I 30 30 0 1.5
VPC 604 Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism II 30 30 0 1.5
VPC 605 Quality Assurance and Laboratory Management
30 20 10 1.5
VM 700 Dissertation
SUB TOTAL 245 235 45 13.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
VPB 605 Biochemistry overview 30 20 10 1.5
MCP 603 Clinical Hematology 15 50 10 1.5
VPB 607 Forensic Science 30 30 0 1.5
MAM 615 Medical Microbiology and Virology 30 30 0 1.5
MTP 611 Medical Parasitology 30 20 10 1.5
SUB TOTAL 135 150 30 7.5
Masters of Science in Pharmacology
Programme learning outcome: Candidates graduating from this master's degree will be expected to have skills in (i) applied research methods used in all aspects of pharmacology, (ii) the structure and functions of organs of healthy and diseased animals and their response to different xenobiotics and (iii) drug distribution, metabolism and elimination.
Minimum admission requirements
A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Master degree in Pharmacology if he/she has either, (i) Holders of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from SUA or another recognized
university with at least a credit in pharmacology OR (ii) Holders of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy from a recognized institution
with at least a credit in pharmacology OR (iii) Holders of Bachelor of Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology from SUA or any other
equivalent institutions, who took and obtained at least a credit in pharmacology as an elective or
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(iv) Holders of Bachelor of Nursing from a recognized university with at least a credit in pharmacology OR
(v) Candidates with a Pass degree will be considered for admission if they have satisfied the department / faculty that they have exhibited academic potential through extensive field work, subsequent research experience and/or additional training in pharmacology.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE
L P S CREDITS
CORE COURSE VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
VPT 601 Principles and Methods in Pharmacology
30 20 10 1.5
VPT 602 Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics
60 20 10 2.5
VPT 603 Analytical Techniques in Pharmacology
30 30 30 2.0
VPT 604 Veterinary Pharmacy and Drug Regulations
30 20 10 1.5
VPT 605 Ethno Pharmacology 30 20 10 1.5
VM 700 Dissertation
SUB TOTAL 255 175 95 13
ELECTIVE COURSES
VPT 607 Toxicological Methods 30 20 10 1.5
MAM 607 Vaccine Development and Immune Therapeutics
30
30
30
2.0
VPT 609 Clinical Pharmacology 30 40 20 2.0
SUB TOTAL 90 90 60 5.5
Master of Science in Applied Toxicology Programme learning outcome: Graduates will be able to demonstrate skills in understanding of (i) applied research methods used in all aspects of toxicology and the (ii) aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of common poisoning conditions in animals and man.
Minimum admission requirements
A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Masters of Science in Applied Toxicology if he/she has either, (i) Holders of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from Sokoine University of
Agriculture or other recognized Universities with at least a credit in pharmacology or toxicology OR
(ii) Holders of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy from a recognized institution with at least a credit in pharmacology or toxicology OR
(iii) Holders of Bachelor of Nursing from a recognized University with at least a credit in pharmacology or toxicology OR
(iv) Candidates with a Pass degree will be considered for admission if they have satisfied the department/faculty that they have exhibited academic potential through extensive field work, subsequent research experience and/or additional training in Pharmacology or toxicology.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L
P S CREDITS
CORE COURSE VM 621 Research Methodology 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
VTT 601 Biochemical Toxicology 20 20 0 1.0
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VTT 602 Pathology and Clinical Toxicology 45 20 10 2.0
VTT 603 Toxicokinetics and Toxicodynamics 20 20 0 1.0
VTT 604 Risk Assessment and Food Safety 30 20 10 1.5
VTT 605 Genotoxicology and Carcinogenicity 20
20
0
1.0
VTT 606 Environmental Toxicology 20 20 0 1.0
VTT 607 Reproductive/Developmental and Immuno-toxicology
30 20 10 1.5
VM 700 Dissertation
SUB TOTAL 260 205 55 13.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
VTT 609 Pharmacology 30 50 10 2.0
MVP 602 Diagnostic Pathology 30 60 30 2.5
VPB 606 Forensic Science 30 20 10 1.5
MBB 601 Molecular Biology 30 30 0 1.5
MBB 612 Molecular Genetics 30 20 10 1.5
SUB TOTAL 150 180 60 9.0
Department of Veterinary Anatomy
The department offers courses in Veterinary anatomy, histology, developmental biology and cell biology in programs leading to the award of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM), Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management, Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture, Bachelor of Science in Range Management, Bachelor of Sciences with Education majoring in Biology and Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences. The department also offers MSc Anatomy and MSc Applied Biology as well as doctoral training in various allied disciplines. The Department has 2 Professors, 2 Senior Lecturer, 1 Lecturers, 1 Assistant Lecturer and 1 Tutorial Assistant; supported by 7 technical staff.
Skeleton mounting and Topographical muscle display for animal morphological studies
Programme Aims and Structures Master of Science in Anatomy Programme learning outcome: On successful completion of the program the graduate should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts of (i) Anatomy, (ii) basic and applied research methods used in Anatomy; (iii) normal structure and functions of organs of healthy animals and (iv) etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of the common anatomical disorders that occur in animals. Minimum Entry Qualifications
A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Masters degree in Veterinary Anatomy if he/she has:
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(i) University Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science from SUA or from a recognized institution with an average of B grade or above in morphology related subjects OR
(ii) Medicine, Dental or Nursing degree from a recognized institution with a credit or distinction in Anatomy or
(iii) Honours degree (normally first or upper second class) in Biological Sciences; Wildlife, or Zoology or Advanced diploma (First Class) in Anatomy, Biotechnology, Biology, Zoology or other qualifications in life sciences or biomedical discipline, from a recognized institution OR
(iv) Candidates with a Pass degree and previous substantial work experience and/or additional training in relevant disciplines
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS
L P S
CORE COURSE
VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
VA 604 Histochemical Techniques 15 30 0 1.0
ACB 611 Cell Biology 30 60 0 2.0
VA 601 Comparative Functional Anatomy 30 60 0 2.0
VA 602 Systemic Anatomy 30 60 0 2.0
VA 603 Anatomical Techniques 15 30 0 1.0
VM 700 Dissertation
SUB TOTAL 195 305 25 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
VA 607
Immunofluorescence and Immunohistochemistry
30 60 0 2.0
VA 608 General Anatomy 30 30 0 1.5
VA 609
Clinical Anatomy and comparative Wildlife
15 30 0 1.0
VA 610 Anatomy 30 60 0 2.0
VA 611 Avian Anatomy 15 30 0 1.0
VA 612 Special Study in Anatomy 15 30 0 1.0
MBB 601 Molecular Biology 30 30 0 1.5
VPB 600 Instrumentation 20 30 10 1.5
VPB 606 Forensic Science 30 20 10 1.5
SUB TOTAL 215 320 20 13.0
Master of Applied Cell Biology Programme learning outcome: On successful completion of the degree program, the graduate should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: (i) biological products, such as diagnostics and vaccines; (ii) cell clone systems; (iii) cell biology techniques for increased animal and plant productivity, wildlife conservation, control of diseases, and other commercial applications and (iv) applied research in Cell Biology Minimum Entry Qualifications A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Masters degree in applied cell biology if he/she has (i) University Degree in biological sciences from SUA or from any other recognized
institution with a credit or distinction in at least 4 subjects related to cell biology OR (ii) Medicine, Dental or Nursing degree from a recognized institution with a credit or
distinction in Cell biology, molecular biology or
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(iii) Honours degree (normally first or upper second class) or Advanced diploma (2nd Upper Class) in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or other qualifications in health sciences or biomedical discipline, from a recognized institution OR
(iv) Candidates with a Pass degree and previous substantial work experience in biochemistry, Molecular biology, cell biology or veterinary/medical scientific posts.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S
CORE COURSE VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
ACB 611 Cell Biology 30 60 0 2.0
ACB 614 Molecular Developmental Biology 30 30 0 1.5
MBB 601 Molecular Biology 30 30 0 1.5
ACB 615 Immunolofluorescence and Immunocytechemistry
VM 700 Dissertation
SUB TOTAL 195 215 25 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
ACB 616
Endocrine Technologies and Applications
30 60 0 2.0
ACB 617
Molecular and Developmental Genetics
30 30 0 1.5
MAM 614 Immunology 15 30 30 1.5
ACB 618
Immunohematology and Cancer Therapy
30 60 0 2.0
VPB 602
Molecular biophysics and enzymology
30 20 10 1.5
VPC 605
Quality Assurance and Laboratory Management
30 20 10 1.5
VPB 600 Instrumentation 20 30 10 1.5
SUB TOTAL 185 250 60 11.5
Department of Veterinary Pathology The Department of Veterinary pathology provides a critical link between the basic and clinical sciences. The department fulfils essential roles in teaching; diagnosis of diseases in domestic and wildlife animals; and related scientific research and outreach programmes. The Department offers courses in pathology and allied subjects at B.Sc. level; MSc Veterinary Pathology and MSc Clinical Pathology; doctoral studies consultancy and tailor-made short courses in wildlife population health, animal and public health. The department has a total of 15 staff, consisting of 5 professors, 2 Lecture and 2 Assistant Lecturers and 6 technical staff.
Postmortem examination and preserved pathological specimens for practical training
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Programme Aims and Structures Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology Programme learning outcome: Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) pathological features of different organs and systems of the body, (ii) pathogenesis and diagnosis of animal diseases and (iii) research methods in Veterinary Pathology.
Minimum admission qualifications
Possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree from a recognized university, or an equivalent Veterinary qualification. In addition, the applicant must have at least a pass grade in Veterinary Anatomy and Veterinary Pathology subjects at undergraduate level.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
CORE COURSES
VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
MVP 601 Mechanisms of Disease 30 20 10 1.5
MBB 601 Molecular Biology 30 30 0 1.5
MVP 602 Diagnostic Pathology 30 60 30 2.5
MVP 603 Special Pathology: (Modular) 30 90 0 2.5
VM 700 Dissertation
TOTAL 195 265 65 12
ELECTIVE COURSES
MCP 603 Clinical Haematology 15 50 10 1.5
VPC 601 Clinical Biochemistry I 30 30 0 1.5
VPB 600 Instrumentation 20 30 10 1.5
VA 604 Histochemical techniques 15 30 0 1.0
VA 607 Immunoflourescence and Immunohistochemistry
30 60 0 2.0
TOTAL 110 200 20 7.5
Master of Science in Clinical Pathology Programme learning outcome: Graduates should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of (i) clinical pathological features of different organs and systems of the body, (ii) pathogenesis, biochemical, cytopathological, and molecular pathological features of diseases, (iii) research methods in Clinical pathology and (iv) body fluid changes ;
Minimum admission qualifications
Possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine/Science degree from a recognised university, or an equivalent biomedical or bio-veterinary qualification with at least B grade in pathology related subject.
CORE COURSES
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S
CORE COURSES
VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
MCP 601 Cytology 15 30 0 1.0
MCP 602 Oncology 30 80 10 2.5
MCP 603 Clinical Hematology 15 50 10 1.5
VPC 601 Clinical Biochemistry I 30 30 0 1.5
VM 700 Dissertation
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SUB TOTAL 165 255 45 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
VPC 605 Quality Assurance and Laboratory Management
30 20 10 1.5
MBB 601 Molecular Biology 30 30 0 1.5
MAM 614 Immunology 15 30 30 1.5
VPC 602 Clinical Biochemistry II 30 30 0 1.5
VPB 600 Instrumentation 20 30 10 1.5
MAM 601 Advanced Microbiology 30 30 30 2.0
MVP 602 Diagnostic Pathology 30 60 30 2.5
SUB TOTAL 185 230 110 12.0
TOTAL 350 485 155 22.5
Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology The Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology has a total of 18 academic and 7 supporting staff. The academic staff body comprises 5 professors, 2 Senior Lecturer, 2 Lecturer, 7 Assistant Lecturers and 2 Tutorial Assistants. They are supported by 15 Technologists/Technicians. Department hosts BSc Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences (BLS) and offers courses in Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, Parasitology, Entomology and Molecular Biology. The Department also offers Master of Science in Applied Microbiology, Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and Master of Science in Parasitology, MSc one Health Molecular Biology as well as doctoral studies in the three areas of disciplines.
BLS students studying microscopic examinations of tissue specimens
Programme Aims and Structures Masters of Science in Applied Microbiology (Majoring in Bacteriology and Mycology or Virology or Immunology). Programme learning outcome: Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) molecular basis of microbial disease pathogenesis (ii) research methods in applied microbiology (iii) roles of microbes, in bio-engineering, bio-processing and bio-remediation and (iv) host defence mechanisms against microbes.
Minimum admission qualifications
A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Masters degree in Applied Microbiology if he/she has either, (i) University Degree in biological sciences from SUA or from a recognized institution with a
credit or distinction in at least 4 courses related to microbiology OR
(ii) Veterinary, Medical, Dental or Nursing degree from a recognized institution with a credit or distinction in Microbiology OR
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(iii) Honours degree (normally first or upper second class) or Advanced diploma (2nd Upper Class) in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or other qualifications in health sciences or biomedical discipline, from a recognized institution OR
(iv) Candidates with a Pass degree and previous substantial work experience in microbiology or veterinary/medical scientific posts.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S
CORE COURSES
VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
MAM 601 Advanced Microbiology 30 30 30 2.0
MBB 601 Molecular Biology 30 30 0 1.5
VM 700 Dissertation
TOTAL 135 125 55 7.5
Specialty core courses in Bacteriology and Mycology
MAM 602 Bacteriology and Mycology 30 30 30 2.0
MAM 603 Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology 30 30 30 2.0
TOTAL 60 60 60 4.0
Specialty core courses in Virology
MAM 604 Virology 30 30 30 2.0
MAM 605 Diagnostic Virology 30 30 30 2.0
TOTAL 60 60 60 4.0
Specialty core courses in Immunology
MAM 606 Advanced Immunology 30 30 30 2.0
MAM 607 Vaccine development and Immune Therapeutics
30 30 30 2.0
TOTAL 60 60 60 4.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
MAM 608 Development of Diagnostic, Research Facilities and Initiatives in Microbiology
30 30 30 2.0
MAM 609 Industrial Microbiology 30 30 30 2.0
MAM 610 Environmental Microbiology 30 30 30 2.0
MAM 611 Laboratory Quality Control and Validating New Products
15 90 30 2.5
MAM 612 Emerging and Re- emerging Diseases and Zoonoses
30 30 30 2.0
MAM 613 Food and Feed Microbiology 30 30 30 2.0
MAM 614 Immunology 15 30 30 1.5
MAM 615 Medical Microbiology and Virology 30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 210 300 210 15.5
Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Programme learning outcome: Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) new concepts in molecular biology and biotechnology and (ii) research methods in molecular biology and biotechnology.
Minimum admission qualifications
The following shall be eligible for registration for the MSc. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology degree programme: (i) Holder of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited University and holders of
BSc. degree in different biological sciences (Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology etc) Animal Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Medical laboratory technology may apply to this programme OR
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(ii) Candidates with a Pass degree and previous substantial work experience in molecular biology and/or biotechnology will also be eligible.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS L P S
CORE COURSES
VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
MBB 601 Molecular Biology 30 30 0 1.5
MBB 602 Advanced Molecular Biology 30 15 15 1.5
MBB 603 Genetic Engineering 30 15 15 1.5
MBB 604 Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics 15 60 0 1.5
MBB 605 Techniques in Molecular and Cellular Biology
15 30 0 1.0
MBB 606 Socio-Economic Aspects of Biotechnology 15 0 30 1.0
MBB 607 Applied Biotechnology 30 15 15 1.5
VM 700 Dissertation
SUB TOTAL 240 230 100 13.5
Specialty Core Courses in Industrial Microbial Biotechnology
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
MBB 608 Industrial Microbial Biotechnology 30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 30 0 1.5
Specialty Core Courses in Environmental Biotechnology
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
MBB 609 Environmental Biotechnology 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 15 15 1.5
Specialty Core Courses in Plant Biotechnology
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
CS 609 Plant Biotechnology 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 15 15 1.5
Specialty Core Courses in Food Biotechnology
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
FS 601 Food Biotechnology 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 15 15 1.5
Specialty Core Courses in Animal Biotechnology
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
MBB 610 Animal Biotechnology 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 15 15 1.5
Specialty Core Courses in One health
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
MBB 619 One health 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 15 15 1.5
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Specialty Core Courses in Biomedical Technology
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
MBB 611 Biomedical Technology 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 15 15 1.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS L P S
CORE COURSES
MBB 612 Molecular Genetics 30 20 10 1.5
MBB 613 Advanced Molecular Genetics 15 15 15 1.0
MBB 614 Molecular Parasitology 30 15 15 1.5
MBB 615 Molecular Bacteriology and Mycology 30 15 15 1.5
MBB 616 Molecular Virology 20 20 0 1.0
MBB 617 Microbial Genetics 30 15 15 1.5
MAM 606 Advanced Immunology 30 30 30 2.0
CS 603 Crop Physiology and Modeling 45 30 0 2.0
CAP 601 General Principles of Physiology 30 20 10 1.5
VPB 605 Biochemistry Overview 30 20 10 1.5
SUB TOTAL 290 210 110 15.0
Masters of Science in Parasitology Programme learning outcome: Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) ecological factors associated with parasitic diseases of man, domestic and wild animals, (ii) methods for diagnosis and control of parasitic diseases of man, domestic and wild animals and (iii) research methods in parasitology.
Minimum admission qualifications
A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Masters degree in Parasitology if he/she has either, (i) University Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science from SUA or from a
recognized institution with an average of B grade or above in parasitological related subjects OR
(ii) Medicine, Dental or Nursing degree from a recognized institution with a Credit or distinction in Parasitology OR
(iii) Upper second class Honours degree in Biological Sciences; Wildlife, or Zoology OR
(iv) First Class Advanced diploma in Anatomy, Biotechnology, Biology, Zoology or other qualifications in life sciences or biomedical discipline, from a recognized institution OR
(v) Candidates with Pass degree will be considered for admission if their undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study is a B grade average or above AND they have satisfied the department that they have exhibited academic potential through extensive field work, subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
CORE COURSES
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S
CORE COURSES VM621 Research methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
MTP 604 Applied Parasitology 30 40 20 2.0
MTP 605 Parasite Ecology and Epidemiology 30 40 20 2.0
MTP 606 Experimental Parasitology 15 40 20 1.5
MBB 601 Molecular Biology 30 30 0 1.5
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VM 700 Dissertation
TOTAL 180 215 85 11.0
Specialization CORE courses in Helminthology
MTP 601 Helminthology 30 40 20 2.0
TOTAL 30 40 20 2.0
Specialization CORE courses in Protozoology
MTP 602 Protozoology 30 40 20 2.0
TOTAL 30 40 20 2.0
Specialization CORE courses in Entomology
MTP 603 Entomology 30 40 20 2.0
TOTAL 30 40 20 2.0
Master of Science in One Health Molecular Biology (MSc. One Health Mol. Biol.) The MSc One Health Mol. Biol. programme is offered by coursework and research leading to dissertation.
Duration of programme
The degree shall be offered on full-time or part time basis. The duration and registration period for full time MSc One Health Molecular Biology programme will be 2 years. The first year shall comprise of coursework and the second year shall be devoted to research and dissertation work. The duration and registration period for part-time MSc One Health Molecular Biology programme will be 3 years. The first 2 years shall comprise of coursework and the final year shall be devoted to research and dissertation work.
Registration of courses
(i) Students shall register for all Core courses, and shall select Elective courses to meet their interests and career goals.
(iii) Students admitted on part-time bases will register for ongoing taught course anytime when next offered.
CORE COURSES
ANTE
COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS HOURS
VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
OMB 602 Advanced Molecular Biology 15 15 15 1.0
OMB 603 Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics
15 30 0 1.0
OMB 604 Techniques in Molecular and Cellular Biology
15 30 0 1.0
OMB 605 Immunology of Infectious Diseases 15 15 15 1.0
OMB 606 One Health Medicine 30 15 15 1.5
OMB 607 Pathogen Evolution and Emerging Infectious Diseases
15 15 15 1.0
TOTAL 215 205 85 10.5
ANTE
COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS HOURS
159
Elective course for candidates with no or little knowledge in Molecular Biology Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health
The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health has four major sections that represent areas of specialization; Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Epidemiology and Livestock Economics. The Department offers courses in veterinary medicine, epidemiology and public health, wildlife diseases, aquaculture; risk assessment in resource management, animal behaviour, and livestock economics. In addition, the department offers MSc. Epidemiology, Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and MSc Public Health and Food safety and doctoral studies in the four areas of specialization. The department provides consultancy in a wide range of fields and offers short courses in Animal Welfare, Veterinary Practice, Village poultry diseases and management, Public Health and commercialization of Veterinary Services. The department has 17 academic members of staff comprising 10 professors, 2 Senior Lectures, 1 Lecturer, 3 Assistant Lecturers and 1Tutorial Assistant; supported by 11 Field Officers and Technicians. Programme Aims and Structures Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine (MPVM) Programme learning outcome: This programme is designed to train and strengthen public veterinarians’ ability to manage (perform planning, regulatory and monitoring functions and in formulating appropriate policies designed to improve the livestock industry), official livestock and veterinary services. Graduates will be equipped with consultancy skills for the private, civil and public sectors on different aspects of animal health and livestock policy. Minimum Entry Qualifications
The following shall be eligible for registration for the MPVM degree: A holder of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) of Sokoine University of Agriculture or its equivalent. In addition, the candidate shall be required to have scored at least FIVE B grades or its equivalent in the undergraduate BVM Programme.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS
CORE COURSE L P
AS 600 Research Methods and Statistical Analysis 30 60 2
VM 609 Principles of Epidemiology 30 60 2
VM 611 Management and Analysis of Animal Health Data
30 60 2
PVM 600 Ecology and Control of Infectious Diseases 45 30 2
PVM 601 Livestock Production Systems 45 30 2
PVM 602 Evaluation of Technologies and Interventions 40
40
2
OMB 601 Molecular Biology * 20 20 0 1.0
OMB 608 Globalisation and Health 20 0 20 1.0
OMB 609 Molecular Genetics 30 20 10 1.5
OMB 610 Molecular Parasitology 30 15 15 1.5
OMB 611 Molecular Bacteriology and Mycology
30 15 15 1.5
OMB 612 Molecular Virology 20 20 0 1.0
OMB 613 Industrial Microbial Biotechnology
30 30 0 1.5
OMB 614 Environmental Biotechnology 30 15 15 1.5
CS 609 Plant Biotechnology 30 30 30 2.0
FS 602 Food Biotechnology 30 24 6 1.5
OMB 615 Animal Biotechnology 30 15 15 1.5
TOTAL 280 160 120 15.5
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PVM 603 Research Project in Preventive Medicine 0 180 3
SUB TOTAL 220 460 15
ELECTIVES COURSES
PVM 604 Animal Health Services 15 30 1.0
PVM 605 Special Study in Preventive Medicine 0 60 1.0
VPY 605 Toxicology 30 30 1.5
VMP 601 Bacteriology 30 60 2.0
VMP 602 Virology 30 60 2.0
VMP 603 Immunology 30 60 2.0
VMP 616 Molecular Biology 60 60 3.0
VMP 617 Applied Parasitology 15 60 1.5
VP 601 Diagnostic Pathology 15 60 1.5
VM 608 Herd Health and Disease Control 30 60 2.0
VM 606 Wildlife and Fish Medicine 30 60 2.0
VM 617 Zoonoses 30 60 2.0
VST 615 Physiology and Pathology of Reproduction 45 60 2.5
EE 605 Agricultural Administration and Management 45 20 1.8
EE 602 Agricultural Extension 40 20 1.7
DS 601 Design of Rural Projects and Programmes 36 20 1.5
DS 608 Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation of Rural Development Projects and Programmes
45
30
2.0
Masters of Science in Public Health and Food Safety Programme learning outcome: Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) concepts and advances in public health and food safety, (ii) zoonotic and food-borne diseases, (iii) principles and methods in food borne disease surveillance and control, (iv) management of public health programmes, (v) policies and legislations related to public health and (vi) food quality control and assurance.
Minimum admission qualifications
(i) Holder of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM); Doctor of Medicine (MD); Doctor of Dentistry (DD); BSc (Nursing); BSc (Pharmacy); BSc (Food Science and Technology); BSc (Home Economics and Human Nutrition); BSc (Public Health); or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution OR
(ii) Candidates with a Pass degree will be considered for admission if their undergraduate performance in public health or related subjects was a “B” grade average or above and/or have exhibited academic potential through substantial work experience and/or additional training in relevant disciplines.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S
CORE COURSE
VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
MPF 600 Food Borne Disease Surveillance and Control
15 20 10 1.0
VM 616 Food Microbiology and Hygiene 30 40 20 2.0
VM 617 Zoonoses 30 20 40 2.0
VM 615 Food Quality Control and Inspection 30 30 30 2.0
MPF602 Food Safety Risk Analysis 15 10 20 1.0
VM 700 Dissertation
TOTAL 195 185 145 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES MPF601 Food Processing and Preservation 30 40 20 2.0
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VM 614 Environmental Hygiene and Water Quality Control
30 30 30 2.0
MPF 604 Molecular Epidemiology 30 20 40 2.0
FS 602 Food Biotechnology 15 40 20 1.5
MTP 604 Applied Parasitology 30 40 20 2.0
TOTAL 135 170 130 9.5
General elective courses
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S
MTP 608 Immunology of Parasitic Diseases 30 40 20 2.0
VM 617 Zoonoses 30 20 40 2.0
MTP 609 Emerging and Re-emerging Parasitic Diseases
30 40 20 2.0
MTP 610 Tropical Malacology and Snail Control 30 40 20 2.0
TOTAL 120 140 100 8.0
Masters of Science in Epidemiology Programme learning outcome: Upon successful completion of the degree programme, a graduate should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) concepts and methods of epidemiology, (ii) research methods in epidemiology, (iii) data handling and interpretation using different statistical packages (iv) disease surveillance and control in animal and human populations and (v) issues related to policy formulation and decision making.
Minimum Admission qualifications
The following shall be eligible for registration for the MSc. Epidemiology degree programme: (i) A holder of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM), Doctor of Medicine (MD), BSc.
Food Science and Technology, BSc. Home economics and Human Nutrition, BSc. Environmental Sciences and Management or equivalent from a recognised institution with a credit or distinction in epidemiology or statistics or other related OR
(ii) Holders of degrees in other branches of biological sciences with at least a credit in mathematical and/or statistical courses OR
(iii) Candidates with a Pass degree and previous substantial work experience and/ or additional training in relevant disciplines
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
CORE COURSE
VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
PVM 601 Applied Epidemiology and Risk Analysis 30 20 10 1.5
EPI 630 Epidemiologic Methods 30 30 30 2.0
VM 700 Dissertation
SUB TOTAL 135 115 65 7.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
EPI 623 Practical Research Design, Management and Presentation
30 45 15 2.0
EPI 625 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases 30 45 15 2.0
EPI 626 Epidemiology of Non-infectious Conditions
45 20 10 2.0
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EPI 631 Field Epidemiology 15 75 15 2.0
EPI 627 Molecular Epidemiology 30 45 15 2.0
HN 601 Nutritional Epidemiology 30 45 15 2.0
EPI 628 Environmental Epidemiology 45 20 10 2.0
EPI 629 Special Study in Epidemiology 15 75 15 2.0
Department of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology
The Department offers courses in Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Anaesthesiology, Veterinary Radiology, Veterinary Theriogenology, Veterinary Practice, Capture and Immobilization of wild animals, Medical Imaging, Laboratory Methods in Reproduction, Reproductive Physiology and Artificial Breeding, Principles and Techniques of Wildlife Management and Reproductive Biotechnology for undergraduate programmes. The department also offers three MSc programmes, namely MSc Veterinary Surgery, MSc Applied Veterinary Anaesthesiology and MSc Animal Reproduction Biotechnology as well as doctoral studies in areas of expertise. Furthermore, Department provides consultancy and short courses in the fields of Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Theriogenology, Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, and Imaging Techniques, Veterinary anaesthesiology and other Surgical interventions, Wildlife capture and Immobilization. The department has a total of 13 teaching staff comprising 7 professors, 4 Lecturers, 1 Assistant Lecturer and 1 Tutorial Assistant. The Department has 7 Field Officers and Technicians. Programme Aims and Structures Master of Science in Veterinary Surgery Programme learning outcome: Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) effective use of specialized diagnostic facilities and to be able to perform ordinary and challenging surgical interventions in small and large animal patients, (ii) interpretation of radiographs and diagnostic images and prescription and administration of anaesthetics to patients and (iii) research design in veterinary surgery Minimum admission qualifications A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Masters degree in veterinary surgery if he/she has either, 1. University degree in veterinary medicine or veterinary science from SUA or from a
recognized institution with a distinction or credit in veterinary surgery OR 2. Candidates with a Pass grade in Veterinary Surgery will also be considered for admission if
they have satisfied the department/faculty that they have exhibited academic potential through extensive field work, subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
CORE COURSES
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L P S
CORE COURSE
VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
VSU 601 Soft Tissue Surgery 30 50 10 2.0
VSU 602 Orthopedic Surgery 30 50 10 2.0
VSU 603 Special Surgery 15 70 20 2.0
VSU 604 Experimental Surgery 15 70 20 2.0
VM 700 Dissertation
TOTAL 165 305 85 12
ELECTIVE COURSE
EPI 623 Practical Research Design, Management and Presentation
30 45 15 2.0
AVA 602 Principles of Anesthesia 15 20 10 1.0
VSU 605 Clinical Apprenticeships 15 45 45 2.0
163
VA 609 Clinical Anatomy 15 30 0 1.0
VSU 606 Principles of Radiology 30 40 20 2.0
VPT 601 Principles and Methods in Pharmacology
30 20 10 1.5
TOTAL 135 200 100 9.5
Master of Science in Applied Veterinary Anesthesiology Programme learning outcome: Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) anaesthetic use in different classes of domestic, laboratory and wild animals (ii) anaesthetic drug distribution, metabolism and elimination from the body, (iii) maintenance and service of anesthetic equipment, (iv) applied research methods in anaesthesiology and (v) response of vital organs to different anaesthetics.
Minimum admission qualifications
A candidate is eligible for registration for the Masters degree in Applied Veterinary Anesthesiology if he/she has:
(i) University degree in veterinary medicine or veterinary science from SUA or from a recognized institution with a distinction or Credit in any of the following subjects; veterinary surgery, physiology, or pharmacology.
(ii) Candidates with a Pass grade in veterinary surgery, physiology, or pharmacology and previous substantial work experience and/ or additional training in relevant disciplines.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L P S
CORE COURSE
VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
VA 609 Clinical Anatomy 15 30 0 1.0
AVA 601 Principles of Anaesthesia 15 20 10 1.0
AVA 602 Principles of Clinical Measurements 15 15 15 1.0
AVA 603 Comparative Anesthesiology 30 40 20 2.0
AVA 604 Intensive Care Anesthesia and Neonatology
15 10 20 1.0
AVA 605 Physiology of Anesthesia 45 15 15 2.0
VM 700 Dissertation 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 210 195 105 12
ELECTIVE COURSE
VPT 601 Principles & Methods in Pharmacology
30 20 10 1.5
VPT 604 Veterinary Pharmacy and Drug Regulations
30 20 10 1.5
VSU 604 Experimental Surgery 15 70 20 2.0
VSU 607 Clinical Apprenticeship 15 45 45 2.0
AVA 606 Legal Veterinary Medicine and Risk Management
15 10 20 1.0
TOTAL 105 165 105 8.0
Masters of Science in Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology
164
Programme learning outcome: Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) cellular structure and molecular events regulating cellular processes in reproduction, (ii) reproductive related biotechnologies and (iii) research methodology in animal reproductive biotechnology
Minimum admission qualifications
A candidate shall be eligible for registration for the Masters degree in Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology if he/she has; (i) University Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science from SUA or from a
recognized institution with pass grade or above in reproduction related subjects or (ii) A University degree in Wildlife, Animal Science, general or basic biological science
degree, human medicine degree or any other degree qualification which show a deep coverage of animal reproduction or
(iii) Honours degree (normally first or upper second class) in Biological Sciences; Wildlife, or Zoology or Advanced diploma (First Class) in Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Zoology or other qualifications in life sciences or biomedical discipline, from a recognized institution or
(iv) Candidates with a Pass degree and previous substantial work experience and/or additional training in relevant disciplines.
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
CORE COURSE L P S
VM 621 Research Methods 45 20 10 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 45 15 2.0
MBB 601 Molecular Biology 30 30 0 1.5
ARB 601 Functional Reproductive Anatomy
15 30 30 1.5
ARB 602 Molecular Reproductive Endocrinology
30 30 30 2.0
ARB 603 Reproductive Biology 15 30 0 1.0
ARB 604 Reproductive Biotechnologies 30 40 20 2.0
VM 700 Dissertation
TOTAL 195 235 95 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSE
ARB 606 Aquaculture Reproduction and Gene Technology
30 45 15 2.0
ARB 607 Reproduction in Wild Animals 30 50 10 2.0
ARB 605 Animal Welfare, Health and Epidemiology
30 50 10 2.0
MBB 602 Advanced Molecular Biology 30 15 15 1.5
ARB 608 Infertility 15 20 10 1.0
TOTAL 135 180 60 8.5
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
165
The history of the Faculty of Science dates back to 1993 when it started as Basic Sciences Unit (BSU) with the mandate of co-ordinating the teaching of basic sciences courses and communication skills. On 1st July 1999, the Unit was elevated into a full-fledged Faculty that started by offering Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Management. The Faculty currently offers BSc in Informatics, BSc with Education (Chemistry and Mathematics; Chemistry and Biology; Geography and Mathematics; Geography and Biology; and Informatics and Mathematics options) and B.Sc. Agricultural Education. The Faculty is planning to launch a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and B.Sc. (Ed.); majoring in Chemistry and Agricultural Sciences; Biology and Agricultural Sciences; Geography and Agricultural Sciences; Chemistry and Human Nutrition; Biology and Human Nutrition; Mathematics and Economics. The Faculty also expects to launch Bachelor of Arts with Education (BA. (Ed.), majoring Geography and Economics.
The Faculty of Science has 6 departments, namely the Departments of Biological Sciences, Biometry and Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Education and Informatics and 89 members of Academic staff comprising 2 professor, 5 Senior Lecturers, 20 Lecturers, 46 Assistant Lecturers and 16 Tutorial Assistants, supported by 8 technicians.
Premises of faculty of science
Programme Aim and Structures
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Management Programme aim: The main aim of the program is to produce a graduate with theoretical and practical skills in environmental issues and the ability to deal effectively yet sensitively with complex environmental, meteorological and social problems arising at the local, national and global level. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES BL 100 Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics 45 0 30 2.0
ENV 100 Fundamentals of Microbiology 30 0 30 1.5
MTH 104 General Mathematics I 45 30 0 2.0
166
ENV 110 General Chemistry 45 0 30 2.0
ENV 111 Introduction to Meteorology 20 0 20 1.0
ENV 114 Environmental Geomorphology 45 0 30 2.0
ENV 101 Fundamentals of Ecology and Ecosystems
30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 260 60 140 12.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
DS 100 Principal, Theories and Contemporary issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
SC 100* Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
RD 111 Introduction to Natural Resource Management
20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 150 80 0 4.0
TOTAL 410 140 140 16.0
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
ENV 103 Biochemistry 45 0 30 2.0
ENV 102 Botany 45 0 30 2.0
ENV 113 Meteorological Instrumentation 30 0 30 1.5
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 107 General Mathematics II 45 30 0 2.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 285 90 150 13.5
ELECTIVES COURSES AE 101/AE 111/FT 101
Introduction to Engineering drawing 15 0 30 1.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration and Management
20 20 0 1.0
MTH 108 Numerical Methods I 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 80 50 30 4.0
TOTAL 365 140 180 17.5
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
ENV 200 Environmental Chemistry 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 201 Hydrogeology and Water Resource Management
45 0 30 2.0
ENV 202 Atmospheric Physics 30 30 0 1.5
ENV 210 Environmental Microbiology 30 0 30 1.5
ENV 211 Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Practices
30 0 0 1.0
MTH 201 Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 225 90 60 10.0
ELECTIVES COURSES MTH 202 Numerical Methods II 45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
167
MTH 203 General Mathematics III 45 30 0 2.0
**RD 201 Introduction to Gender and Development
30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 165 120 0 5.5
TOTAL 390 210 60 15.5
* Audit Course ** RD 201 is a pre-requisite course for RD 301 Gender and Development
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
ENV 203 Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Studies
45 0 30 2.0
ENV 204 Mining and the Environment 45 15 15 2.0
ENV 205 Land and Water Pollution and Control
45 30 0 2.0
ENV 206 Climatology 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 209 Environmental Analytical Chemistry 15 0 30 1.0
ENV 212 Biodiversity and Conservation 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 221 Research Methodology 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 285 135 75 13.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
ENV 207 Synoptic Meteorology I 30 30 0 1.5
ENV 208 Dynamic Meteorology I 30 0 0 1.0
MTH 204 Numerical Methods III 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 220 Environmental Economics 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 213 Radioactivity and Environmental Radiology
30 0 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 180 90 0 7.5
TOTAL 465 225 75 20.5
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
ENV 300 Waste Management 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 301 Applied Climatology 45 0 30 2.0
ENV 312 Environmental Toxicology 45 0 30 2.0
ENV 320 Environmental Law and Legislation 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 321 Research Project I 0 15 45 1.0
ENV 323 Global Environmental Policies and Advocacy
15 30 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 195 105 105 10.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
ENV 302 Synoptic Meteorology II 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 303 Dynamic Meteorology II 45 30 0 2.0
RD 202 Natural Resources Management 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 313 Technology, Energy and the 45 30 0 2.0
168
Environment
RD 301 Gender and Development 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 270 180 0 10.0
TOTAL 465 285 105 20.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
ENV 310 Biotechnology and the Environment 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 322 Research Project II 0 0 120 2.0
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 311 Environmental Health Management and Ecological Restoration
45 30 0 2.0
ENV 307 Air Pollution, Prevention and Control 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 309 Global Climate Change and Disaster Management
45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 225 150 120 12.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
ENV 308 Meteorological Data Analysis and Display Systems
15 30 0 1.0
ENV 304 Tropical Meteorology 45 0 0 1.5
ENV 314 Environmental Horticulture 30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 90 60 0 4.0
TOTAL 315 210 120 16.0
Bachelor of Science in Informatics Programme aim: The main aim of the program is to produce a graduate with educational experiences information technology/ informatics and allied fields that will enable them to cope with the rapidly changing field of Computing and Information Management by providing them with up-to-date training in the discipline and employ a range of assessment methods to enable them to demonstrate the depth of their understanding and their capacity for independent thought.
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
INF 110 Introduction to Micro Computers and Applications
30 0 60 2.0
INF 107 Basics in Digital Circuitry 30 0 60 2.0
INF 100 Fundamentals of Computer Programming 30 0 60 2.0
MTH 103 Numerical Analysis I 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 101 Linear Algebra I 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 100 Foundation of Analysis 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 225 90 180 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
INF 102 Organization of Information 30 30 0 1.5
INF 103 Communication Theory and Practice 30 30 0 1.5
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 150 120 0 5.0
169
TOTAL 375 210 180 17.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
INF 119 Data Structures and Algorithm 30 0 60 2.0
MTH 112 Discrete Mathematics 30 30 0 1.5
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
INF 105 Fundamentals of Computer Networks 30 0 60 2.0
INF 106 Introduction to Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
30 0 30 1.5
INF 101 Organizational Behaviour 30 30 0 1.5
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 240 120 150 12.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
INF 108 Information Technology for Development
30 30 0 1.5
INF 104 Social-Cultural Implications of ICT 30 60 0 2.0
INF 111 Managing Information and Communication Systems
30 30 0 1.5
MTH 105 Linear Programming 15 30 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 105 150 0 6.0
TOTAL 345 270 150 18.5
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
INF 200 Database Concepts and Design 30 0 60 2.0
INF 201 Human Computer Interaction 30 0 30 1.5
INF 208 Object Oriented Concepts 30 0 60 2.0
INF203 Geo-Informatics 30 0 60 2.0
MTH 210 Mathematical Logic and Formal Semantics
30 30 0 1.5
INF 209 Knowledge Management 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 180 30 240 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
SC 100* Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
INF 205 Introduction to Computer Graphics and Image Processing
30 0 60 2.0
MTH 211 Mathematical Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 120 60 60 4.0
TOTAL 300 90 300 14.5
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
INF 206 Internet Programming and Web Server Management
30 0 60 2.0
INF 207 Information Storage and Retrieval 30 0 60 2.0
INF 202 Programming in Java 30 0 60 2.0
170
INF 204 Operations Research 30 30 0 1.5
INF 210 Research Methods in Computing and Information Management
30 60 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 150 90 180 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
INF 211 Introduction to Computer Simulation and Modeling
30 0 60 2.0
INF 212 Introduction to XML and Related Technologies
30 0 60 2.0
INF 213 Web Content Design and Management 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 90 0 180 6.0
TOTAL 240 90 360 15.5
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
INF 300 Information Systems Analysis and Design
30 0 60 2.0
INF 301 Software Engineering and Project Management
30 0 60 2.0
INF 302 Database Implementation and Management
30 0 60 2.0
INF 317 Research Project I 0 15 45 1.0
INF 305 Network Design and Administration 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 120 15 285 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills 45 30 0 0.0
INF 307 Knowledge Based Systems 30 0 30 1.5
INF 308 Expert Systems 30 0 30 1.5
MTH 303 Numerical Analysis II 30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 135 60 90 5.0
TOTAL 255 75 375 14.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
INF 310 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 30 0 30 1.5
INF 311 Distributed Systems 30 0 60 2.0
INF 312 Records and Archives Management 30 0 60 2.0
INF 318 Research Project II 0 0 120 2.0
INF 313 Management of Telecommunications and Computer Networks
30 0 60 2.0
INF 316 Policy, Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Management
30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 150 30 330 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
INF 314 Decision Support Systems 30 0 60 2.0
INF 315 Information Architecture 30 0 60 2.0
INF 309 IT Security 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 90 0 150 5.5
TOTAL 240 30 480 16.5
Bachelor of Science with Education
171
Programme aims: The main aim of the program is to produce graduates with knowledge and professional education skills in Science and Mathematics that will enable them teach science subjects i.e. Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, Geography, Physics, Mathematics, and Agriculture. The programme also aims at impacting skills to enable graduates to manage schools, to be involved in other administrative posts and to participate in research, consultancy and extension services in their relevant disciplines of specialisations. BSc.(Ed.) majoring in Chemistry and Biology SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
EDF 100 Principles of Education 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 100 Introduction to Educational Psychology 20 20 0 1.0
BL 100 Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics 45 0 30 2.0
ZOO 101 Invertebrate Zoology 20 0 20 1.0
BL 103 Introduction to Ecology 20 20 0 1.0
CHE 100 Introduction to Physical Chemistry 30 15 45 2.0
CHE 101 Basic Analytical Chemistry 30 15 45 2.0
ENV 100 Fundamentals of Microbiology 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 215 90 170 11.5
ELECTIVES COURSES
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
MTH 102 Basic Mathematics 45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 135 90 0 4.0
TOTAL 350 180 0 15.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDC 100 Teaching Methods 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
BOT 103 Introductory Botany 20 0 20 1.0
ZOO 104 Developmental Biology 15 0 30 1.0
ZOO 106 Chordate Zoology 45 0 30 2.0
CHE 103 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry 30 15 45 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
ETP 100 Teaching Practice I 0 0 120 0.0
SUB TOTAL 275 105 305 14.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
EDF 101 History of Education 20 20 0 1.0
BOT 104 Plant Ecology and Phytogeography 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 65 50 0 3.0
TOTAL 345 155 305 17.0
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDC 200 Principles of Curriculum Development and 45 30 0 2.0
172
Evaluation
EDF 200 Sociology of Education 20 20 0 1.0
ZOO 200 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology I 45 0 30 2.0
ZOO 202 Parasitology and Entomology 45 0 30 2.0
CS 103 Plant Physiology 30 0 30 1.5
CHE 200 Chemical Thermodynamics 30 15 45 2.0
SUB TOTAL 215 65 135 10.5
ELECTIVES COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
EDF 202 International and Comparative Education 45 30 0 2.0
EDP 202 Childhood Development and Learning 45 30 0 2.0
BOT 205 Soil Plant relationships 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 155 90 20 5.0
TOTAL 365 155 155 15.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 4
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDC 300 Educational Media and Technology 20 20 0 1.0
BOT 303 Anatomy of Angiosperms 45 0 30 2.0
BL 310 Molecular Genetics 45 0 30 2.0
EDU 300 Research project I 0 15 45 1.0
CHE 305 Coordination Chemistry 45 0 30 2.0
CHE 301 Instrumental Methods in Analytical 30 15 45 2.0
EDP 300 Counseling and Special Needs Education 20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 205 70 180 11.0 ELECTIVES COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
EDM 303 Economics of Education and Finance 45 30 0 2.0
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES EDP 200 Educational Assessment and Evaluation 45 30 0 2.0
BOT 203 Metabolic Physiology and Plant Growth 20 0 20 1.0
ENV 103 Biochemistry 45 0 30 2.0
ZOO 203 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology II 45 0 30 2.0
CHE 201 Stereochemistry and Aromaticity 45 0 30 2.0
CHE 202 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 30 15 45 2.0
EDP 201 Educational Research Methodology 45 0 30 2.0
ETP 200 Teaching Practice II 0 0 120 2.0
SUB TOTAL 275 45 305 15.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
EDM 200 Human Resources Management and Development in Educational Organisations
45 30 0 2.0
EDM 201 Administrative and Organizational Behaviour in Education
20 20 0 1.0
ENV 212 Biodiversity and Conservation 45 30 0 2.0
WLM 211 Introduction to Animal Behaviour 30 0 30 1.5
EDF 201 Philosophy of Education 20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 160 100 30 7.5
TOTAL 435 145 335 22.5
173
CHE 304 Organic Synthesis 20 20 0 1.0
BL 307 Cell Biology 20 0 20 1.0
ZOO 308 Physiology of Nutrition 15 0 30 1.0
BOT 301 Economic Botany 20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 165 100 50 6.0
TOTAL 370 170 230 17.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
EDM 304 Management of Education and School Administration
45 30 0 2.0
EDM 305 School Governance 20 20 0 1.0
ZOO 300 Evolution 20 20 0 1.0
BOT 305 Taxonomy of Higher Plants 20 0 20 1.0
CHE 303 Organic Spectroscopy 30 15 45 2.0
CHE 300 Chemical Kinetics and Electrochemistry 30 15 45 2.0
EDU 301 Research Project II 0 0 120 2.0
ETP 300 Teaching Practice III 0 0 120 2.0
SUB TOTAL 165 120 350 13.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
CHE 302 Quantum Chemistry 45 30 0 2.0
CHE 306 Polymer Chemistry 20 20 0 1.0
ZOO 306 Parasitology 45 0 30 2.0
ZOO 309 Entomology 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 155 50 60 7.0
TOTAL 320 170 410 20.0
BSc. (Ed.) majoring in Chemistry and Mathematics
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDF 100 Principles of Education 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 100 Introduction to Educational Psychology 20 20 0 1.0
MTH 100 Foundations of Analysis 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 101 Linear Algebra I 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 103 Numerical Analysis I 45 30 0 2.0
CHE 100 Introduction to Physical Chemistry 30 15 45 2.0
CHE 101 Basic Analytical Chemistry 30 15 45 2.0
SUB TOTAL 235 160 90 12.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 90 60 0 2.0
TOTAL 425 220 90 14.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
174
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
EDC 100 Teaching Methods 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 110 Functions of a Single Variable 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 105 Linear Programming 15 30 0 1.0
CHE 103 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry 30 15 45 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 20 0 2.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
ETP 100 Teaching Practice I 0 0 120 0.0
SUB TOTAL 255 155 225 13.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
EDF 101 History of Education 20 20 0 1.0
MTH 111 Linear Algebra II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 65 60 0 3.0
TOTAL 320 215 225 16.0
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
EDC 200 Principles of Curriculum Development and Evaluation
45 30 0 2.0
EDF 200 Sociology of Education 20 20 0 1.0
MTH 200 Calculus of Several Variables 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 211 Mathematical Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
CHE 200 Chemical Thermodynamics 30 15 45 2.0
SUB TOTAL 215 155 45 10.5
ELECTIVES COURSES
EDF 202 International and Comparative Education 45 30 0 2.0
SC 100* Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
EDP 202 Childhood Development and Learning 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 210 Mathematical Logic and Formal Semantics 30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 165 120 0 5.5
TOTAL 380 275 45 14.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDP 200 Educational Assessment and Evaluation 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 207 Ordinary Differential Equations 45 30 0 2.0
CHE 201 Stereochemistry and Aromaticity 45 0 30 2.0
CHE 202 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 30 15 45 2.0
EDP 201 Educational Research Methodology 45 30 0 2.0
ETP 100 Teaching Practice I 0 0 120 2.0
SUBTOTAL 210 105 195 12.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
EDM 200 Human Resources Management and Development in Educational
45 30 0 2.0
175
Organisations
EDM 201 Administrative and Organizational Behaviour in Education
20 20 0 1.0
MTH 209 History of Mathematics 20 20 0 1.0
EDF 201 Philosophy of Education 20 20 0 1.0
ETP 100 Teaching Practice I 0 0 120 0.0
SUB TOTAL 105 90 120 5.0
TOTAL 315 195 315 17.0
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 310 Abstract Algebra 45 30 0 2.0
EDC 300 Educational Media and Technology 20 20 0 1.0
MTH 300 Complex Analysis 45 30 0 2.0
EDU 300 Research Project I 0 15 45 1.0
CHE 305 Coordination Chemistry 45 0 30 2.0
CHE 301 Instrumental Methods In Analytical Chemistry
30 15 45 2.0
EDP 300 Counseling and Special Needs Education 20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 205 130 120 11.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
MTH 303 Numerical Analysis II 45 30 0 2.0
SC 100* Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
EDM 303 Economics of Education and Finance 45 30 0 2.0
MTH307 Partial Differential Equations 30 30 0 1.5
CHE 304 Organic Synthesis 20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 185 140 0 6.5
TOTAL 385 270 120 17.5
SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES EDM 304 Management of Education and School
Administration 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 320 Functional Analysis 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 305 Rigid Body Mechanics 30 30 0 1.5
CHE 303 Organic Spectroscopy 30 15 45 2.0
EDM 305 School Governance 20 20 0 1.0
EDU 301 Research Project II 0 0 120 2.0
CHE 300 Chemical Kinetics and Electrochemistry 30 15 45 2.0
ETP 300 Teaching Practice III 0 0 120 2.0
SUB TOTAL 200 140 330 14.5
ELECTIVES COURSES
MTH 315 Continuum Mechanics 45 30 0 2.0
CHE 302 Quantum Chemistry 45 30 0 2.0
CHE 306 Polymer Chemistry 20 20 0 1.0
ETP 100 Teaching Practice I 0 0 120 0.0
SUB TOTAL 110 80 120 5.0
TOTAL 310 220 450 19.5
B.Sc. (Ed.) majoring in Geography and Biology
176
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDF 100 Principles of Education 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 100 Introduction to Educational Psychology 20 20 0 1.0
BL 100 Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics 45 0 30 2.0
ZOO 101 Invertebrate Zoology 20 0 20 1.0
BL 103 Introduction to Ecology 20 20 0 1.0
GEO 100 Introduction to Physical Geography 45 30 0 2.0
GEO 102 Spatial Organization 20 20 0 1.0
ENV 100 Fundamentals of Microbiology 30 0 30 1.5
SUB TOTAL 220 110 80 10.5
ELECTIVES COURSES
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
GEO 103 Environmental Resources and Food Security
45 30 0 2.0
ENV 110 General Chemistry 45 0 30 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I* 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 180 90 30 6.0
TOTAL 400 200 110 16.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
EDC 100 Teaching Methods 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
BOT 103 Introductory Botany 20 0 20 1.0
ZOO 106 Chordate Zoology 30 0 45 2.0
GEO 101 Population Studies 45 30 0 2.0
ZOO 104 Developmental Biology 15 0 30 1.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
ETP 100 Teaching Practice I 0 0 120 2.0
SUB TOTAL 275 120 275 16.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
GEO 105 Introduction to Environmental Education 20 20 0 1.0
BOT 104 Plant Ecology and Phytogeography 45 0 30 2.0
EDF 101 History of Education 20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 85 40 30 4.0
TOTAL 360 160 305 20.0
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
EDC 200 Principles of Curriculum Development and Evaluation
45 30 0 2.0
EDF 200 Sociology of Education 20 20 0 1.0
ZOO 200 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology I 45 0 30 2.0
ZOO 202 Parasitology and Entomology 45 0 30 2.0
177
CS 103 Plant Physiology 30 0 30 1.5
GEO 202 Surveying and Mapping Science 15 0 30 1.0
GEO 205 Population and Development 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 245 80 120 11.5
ELECTIVES COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
EDF 202 International and Comparative Education
45 30 0 2.0
BOT 205 Soil Plant Relationships 20 0 20 1.0
EDP 202 Childhood Development and Learning 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 155 90 20 5.0
TOTAL 400 170 140 16.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDP 200 Educational Assessment and Evaluation 45 30 0 2.0
BOT 203 Metabolic Physiology and Plant Growth 20 0 20 1.0
ENV 103 Biochemistry 45 0 30 2.0
ZOO 203 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology II 45 0 30 2.0
ENV 206 Climatology 45 30 0 2.0
GEO 204 Quantitative Methods in Geography 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 201 Educational Research Methodology 45 30 0 2.0
ETP 200 Teaching Practice II 0 0 120 2.0
SUB TOTAL 265 110 200 14.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
EDM 200 Human Resources Management and Development in Educational Organisations
45 30 0 2.0
EDM 201 Administrative and Organizational Behaviour in Education
20 20 0 1.0
EDF 201 Philosophy of Education 20 20 0 1.0
ENV 212 Biodiversity and Conservation 45 30 0 2.0
WLM 211 Introduction to Animal Behaviour 30 0 30 1.5
BOT 205 Soil Plant Relationships 15 0 30 1.0
SUB TOTAL 175 100 60 8.5
TOTAL 440 210 260 20.0
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES EDC 300 Educational Media and Technology 20 20 0 1.0
EDU 300 Research Project I 0 15 45 1.0
BOT 303 Anatomy of Angiosperms 45 0 30 2.0
BL 310 Molecular Genetics 45 0 0 2.0
GEO 300 Soil Resources 45 30 0 2.0
GEO 303 Environmental Education and Conservation 45 30 0 2.0
EDP 300 Counseling and Special Needs Education 20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 220 115 75 11.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
EDM 303 Economics of Education and Finance 45 30 0 2.0
178
BL 307 Cell Biology 20 0 20 1.0
ZOO 308 Physiology of Nutrition 15 0 30 1.0
GEO 302 Agricultural Systems and Location 45 30 0 2.0
BOT 301 Economic Botany 20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 190 110 50 7.0
TOTAL 385 225 125 18.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
EDM 304 Management of Education and School Administration
45 30 0 2.0
EDM 305 School Governance 20 20 0 1.0
EDU 301 Research Project II 0 0 120 2.0
ZOO 300 Evolution 20 20 0 1.0
BOT 305 Taxonomy of Higher Plants 20 0 20 1.0
GEO 301 Biogeography 45 30 0 2.0
GEO 304 Contemporary Geography of Africa 45 30 0 2.0
ETP 300 Teaching Practice III 0 0 120 2.0
SUB TOTAL 195 130 260 14.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
GEO 306 Agriculture and Rural Settlement Planning 45 30 0 2.0
ZOO 306 Parasitology 45 0 30 2.0
ZOO 309 Entomology 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 135 30 60 7.0
TOTAL 330 160 320 21.0
B.Sc. (Ed.) majoring in Geography and Mathematics SEMESTER 1
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDF 100 Principles of Education 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 100 Introduction to Educational Psychology 20 20 0 1.0
MTH 100 Foundations of Analysis 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 101 Linear Algebra I 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 103 Numerical Analysis I 45 30 0 2.0
GEO 100 Introduction to Physical Geography 45 30 0 2.0
GEO 102 Spatial Organization 20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 240 180 0 11.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
GEO 103 Environmental Resources and Food Security
45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 135 90 0 4.0
TOTAL 375 270 0 15.0
179
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDC 100 Secondary Education Science Methods 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 110 Functions of a Single Variable 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 105 Linear Programming 15 30 0 1.0
GEO 101 Population Studies 45 30 0 2.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
ETP 100 Teaching Practice I 0 0 120 2.0
SUBTOTAL 270 180 180 15.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
EDF 101 History of Education 20 20 0 1.0
GEO 105 Environmental Education 30 15 0 1.0
MTH 111 Linear Algebra II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 95 65 0 4.0
TOTAL 665 445 180 19.0
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDC 200 Principles of Curriculum Development and Evaluation
45 30 0 2.0
EDF 200 Sociology of Education 20 20 0 1.0
MTH 200 Functions of Several Variables 45 30 0 2.0
GEO 205 Population and Development 45 30 0 2.0
GEO 202 Surveying and Mapping 15 0 30 1.0
SUBTOTAL 170 110 30 8.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
EDF 202 International and Comparative Education 45 30 0 2.0
EDP 202 Childhood Development and Learning 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 210 Mathematical Logic and Formal Semantics 30 30 0 1.5
MTH 211 Mathematical Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 210 150 0 7.5
TOTAL 380 260 30 15.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDP 200 Educational Assessment and Evaluation 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 207 Ordinary Differential Equations 45 30 0 2.0
GEO 204 Quantitative Methods in Geography 20 20 0 1.0
ENV 206 Climatology 45 0 30 2.0
MTH 209 History of Mathematics 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 201 Educational Research Methodology 45 30 0 2.0
ETP 200 Teaching Practice II 0 0 120 2.0
SUBTOTAL 220 130 150 12.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
EDM 200 Human Resources Management and 45 30 0 2.0
180
Development in Educational Organisations
EDM 201 Administrative and Organizational Behaviour in Education
20 20 0 1.0
EDF 201 Philosophy of Education 20 20 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 85 70 20 4.0
TOTAL 305 200 170 16.0
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES EDU 300 Research Project I 0 15 45 1.0
EDC 300 Educational Media and Technology 20 20 0 1.0
MTH 310 Abstract Algebra 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 300 Complex Analysis 45 30 0 2.0
GEO 300 Soil Resources 45 30 0 2.0
GEO 303 Environmental Education and Conservation 45 30 0 2.0
EDP 300 Counseling and Special Needs Education 20 20 0 1.0
SUBTOTAL 220 175 45 11.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
MTH 303 Numerical Analysis II 45 30 0 2.0
EDM 303 Economics of Education and Finance 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 307 Partial Differential Equations 30 30 0 1.5
GEO 302 Agricultural Systems and Location 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 210 150 0 7.5
TOTAL 430 325 45 18.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
EDM 304 Management of Education and School Administration
45 30 0 2.0
EDM 305 School Governance 20 20 0 1.0
EDU 301 Research Project II 0 0 120 2.0
MTH 320 Functional Analysis 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 305 Rigid Body Mechanics 30 30 0 1.5
GEO 301 Biogeography 45 30 0 2.0
GEO 304 Contemporary Geography of Africa 45 30 0 2.0
ETP 200 Teaching Practice III 0 0 120 2.0
SUBTOTAL 230 170 240 14.5
ELECTIVES COURSES
MTH 315 Continuum Mechanics 45 30 0 2.0
GEO 306 Agriculture and Rural Settlement Planning 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 90 60 0 4.0
TOTAL 320 230 0 18.5
BSc. (Ed.) majoring in Informatics and Mathematics
181
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDF 100 Principles of Education 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 100 Introduction to Educational Psychology 20 20 0 1.0
INF 100 Fundamentals of Computer Programming 30 0 60 2.0
INF 110 Introduction to Micro Computers and Applications
30 0 60 2.0
MTH 100 Foundations of Analysis 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 101 Linear Algebra I 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 103 Numerical Analysis I 45 30 0 2.0
SUBTOTAL 235 130 120 12.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
INF 102 Organization of Information 30 30 0 1.5
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
INF 103 Communication Theory and Practice 30 30 0 1.5
INF 107 Basics in Digital Circuitry 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 180 120 60 7.0
TOTAL 415 250 180 19.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDC 100 Secondary Education Science Methods 45 30 0 2.0
INF 119 Data Structures and Algorithm 30 0 60 2.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 110 Functions of a Single Variable 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 105 Linear Programming 15 30 0 1.0
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
ETP 100 Teaching Practice I 0 0 120 2.0
SUBTOTAL 225 150 180 13.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
EDF 101 History of Education 20 20 0 1.0
MTH 112 Discrete Mathematics 30 30 0 1.5
MTH 111 Linear Algebra II 45 30 0 2.0
INF 105 Fundamentals of Computer Networks 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 125 80 60 6.5
TOTAL 350 230 240 19.5
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
EDC 200 Principles of Curriculum Development and Evaluation
45 30 0 2.0
EDF 200 Sociology of Education 20 20 0 1.0
INF 200 Database Concepts and Design 30 0 60 2.0
INF 201 Human Computer Interaction 30 0 30 1.5
MTH 210 Mathematical Logic and Formal Semantics
30 30 0 1.5
182
MTH 200 Functions of Several Variables 45 30 0 2.0
SUBTOTAL 200 110 90 10.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
EDF 202 International and Comparative Education 45 30 0 2.0
INF 203 Geo-Informatics 30 0 60 2.0
MTH 211 Mathematical Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
EDP 202 Childhood Development and Learning 45 30 0 2.0
INF 205 Introduction to Computer Graphics and Image Processing
30 0 60 2.0
INF 208 Object Oriented Concepts 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 270 120 180 12.0
TOTAL 470 230 270 22.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDP 200 Educational Assessment and Evaluation 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 207 Ordinary Differential Equations 45 30 0 2.0
INF 206 Internet Programming and Web Server Management
30 0 60 2.0
INF 207 Information Storage and Retrieval 30 0 60 2.0
INF 211 Introduction to Computer Simulation and Modeling
30 0 60 2.0
EDP 201 Educational Research Methodology 45 30 0 2.0
ETP 200 Teaching Practice II 0 0 120 2.0
SUBTOTAL 225 90 300 14.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
EDM 200 Human Resources Management and Development in Educational Organisations
45 30 0 2.0
EDM 201 Administrative and Organizational Behaviour in Education
20 20 0 1.0
EDF 201 Philosophy of Education 20 20 0 1.0
MTH 209 History of Mathematics 20 20 0 1.0
INF 202 Programming in Java 30 0 60 2.0
INF 210 Research Methods in Computing and Information Management
30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 165 90 120 9.0
TOTAL 390 180 420 23.0
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES EDC 300 Educational Media and Technology 20 20 0 1.0
EDU 300 Research Project I 0 15 45 1.0
INF 300 Information Systems Analysis and Design 30 0 60 2.0
INF 305 Network Design and Administration 30 0 60 2.0
MTH 310 Abstract Algebra 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 300 Complex Analysis 45 30 0 2.0
EDP 300 Counseling and Special Needs Education 20 20 0 1.0
183
SUBTOTAL 190 115 165 11.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
EDM 303 Economics of Education and Finance 45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
INF 302 Database Implementation and Management 30 0 60 2.0
MTH 307 Partial Differential Equations 30 30 0 1.5
MTH 303 Numerical Analysis II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 195 120 60 7.5
TOTAL 585 235 230 18.5
* Audit Course SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P CORE COURSES
EDM 304 Management of Education and School Administration
45 30 0 2.0
EDM 305 School Governance 20 20 0 1.0
EDU 301 Research Project II 0 0 120 2.0
INF 312 Records and Archives Management 30 0 60 2.0
INF 310 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 30 0 30 1.5
MTH 320 Functional Analysis 45 30 0 2.0
MTH 305 Rigid Body Mechanics 30 30 0 1.5
ETP 300 Teaching Practice I 0 0 120 2.0
SUBTOTAL 200 110 330 14.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
INF 314 Decision Support Systems 30 0 60 2.0
INF 316 Policy, Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Management
30 30 0 1.5
INF 309 IT Security 30 0 30 1.5
MTH 315 Continuum Mechanics 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 105 80 90 8.0
TOTAL 305 190 420 22.0
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education Programme aims: is to provide for the acquisition of degree level agricultural education knowledge, attitudes, skills and values to enrolls so as to enable them contribute to improved agricultural production.
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDF 100 Principles of Education 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 100 Introduction to Educational Psychology
20 20 0 1.0
AS 101 Introduction to Animal Health and Production
45 0 30 2.0
HT 101 Principles & Practices of Horticulture 20 0 50 1.5
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development
45 15 15 2.0
CS 103 Plant Physiology 30 0 30 1.5
AE 101 Principles of Agricultural Engineering 20 0 20 1.0
CS 101 Agricultural Microbiology 30 0 30 1.5
SUBTOTAL 230 55 175 11.5
184
ELECTIVE COURSES
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
45 30 0 2.0
RD 107 Agriculture and Rural Development 45 30 0 2.0
HN 102 Introduction to Human Nutrition 45 10 20 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUBTOTAL 180 100 20 6.0
TOTAL 410 155 195 17.5
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDC 100 Teaching Methods 0 0 0 2.0
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
AS 104 Introduction to Animal Nutrition 20 0 20 1.0
CS 104 Agricultural Botany 30 0 30 1.5
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 0 30 2.0
CS 102 Introductory Entomology 30 0 30 1.5
SC 101 Communication Skills II 45 0 30 2.0
HT 102 Plant Propagation and Nursery Management
30 0 60 2.0
ETP Teaching Practice I 0 0 120 0.0
SUBTOTAL 230 0 380 14.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
EDF 101 History of Education 20 20 0 1.0
EE 102 Extension Communication and Interpersonal Skills
30 30 30 2.0
GEO 105 Environmental Education 20 20 0 1.0
SUBTOTAL 70 70 30 4.0
TOTAL 300 70 410 18.0
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES EDC 200 Principles of Curriculum Development
and Evaluation 45 30 0 2.0
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
EDF 200 Sociology of Education 20 20 0 1.0
SS 201 Fundamentals of Soil Science 45 0 30 2.0
HT 201 Vegetable Production I 20 0 20 1.0
AS 201 Applied Animal Nutrition 40 10 30 2.0
CS 201 Crop Physiology 30 15 15 1.5
SUBTOTAL 230 135 95 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES EDF 202 International and Comparative
Education 20 20 0 1.0
SS 204 Soil Classification 30 0 30 1.5
EDP 202 Childhood Development and Learning 40 30 0 2.0
RD 201 Introduction to Gender and Development
30 30 0 1.5
185
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUBTOTAL 165 110 30 6.0
TOTAL 395 445 125 17.5
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES EDP 200 Educational Assessment and Evaluation 45 30 0 2.0
EDP 201 Educational Research Methodology 45 0 30 2.0
HT 203 Fruit Production I 20 0 20 1.0
CS 204 Principles of Agronomy 30 0 30 1.5
CS 203 Introductory Plant Pathology 30 0 30 1.5
HT 202 Vegetable Production II 30 30 30 2.0
CS 205 Annual Crops 30 15 15 1.5
ETP 200 Teaching Practice II 0 0 120 2.0
SUBTOTAL 230 75 275 13.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
EDM 200
Human Resources Management and Development in Educational Organisations
45 30 0 2.0
HN 206 Food and Nutrition Security 20 20 0 1.0
EDM 302 Administrative and Organizational Behaviour in Education
20 20 0 1.0
SUBTOTAL 85 70 0 5.0
TOTAL 315 145 275 18.5
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES EDU 300 Research Project I 0 60 0 1.0
EDC 300 Educational Media and Technology 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 300 Counseling and Special Needs Education
45 30 0 2.0
SS 301 Soil Fertility and Land Productivity 30 0 30 1.5
AS 318 Animal Production I 48 0 30 2.0
HT 302 Fruit Production II 30 30 30 2.0
HT 307 Organic Farming 20 30 20 1.5
SUBTOTAL 173 150 110 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES EDM 303 Economics of Education and Finance 45 30 0 2.0
HT 303 Horticultural Farming Systems 20 10 20 1.0
AEA 201 Production Economics 45 30 0 2.0
EE 302 Communication Technology 30 30 30 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUBTOTAL 185 130 50 7.0
TOTAL 358 280 160 18.0
* Audit Course SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
186
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES EDU 301 Research Project II 0 30 90 2.0
EDM 305 School Governance 20 20 0 1.0
EDM 304 Management of Education and School Administration
45 30 0 2.0
CS 303 Perennial Crops 45 0 30 2.0
AS 316 Animal Production and Animal Products II 45 0 30 2.0
AS 312 Draught Animal Management and Non– Conventional Animal Farming
40 10 30 2.0
ETP 300 Teaching Practice III 0 0 120 2.0
SUBTOTAL 195 90 300 13.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
SS 303 Plant Nutrition 30 0 30 1.5
EDF 300 Philosophy of Education 20 20 0 1.0
BPE 315 Post-Harvest Technologies of Industrial Crops
30 0 45 2.0
SUBTOTAL 80 20 75 4.5
TOTAL 275 110 375 17.5
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES INSTITUTE
The history of Development Studies at SUA goes back to 1969 when interdisciplinary courses were first introduced at the University College of Dar es Salaam of the then University of East Africa. In 1970 when the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) came into being, the Department of Development Studies was established within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. This was later elevated into the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) in 1973. IDS was thus responsible for offering development of studies in the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Science before the establishment of a Development Studies Unit (DSU). When SUA was established in 1984 by elevating the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Science to a full-fledged University, DSU was there after elevated into a Development Studies Institute (DSI). DSI has an academic staff body that comprises 1 Professor, 5 Senior Lecturers, 13 Lecturers, 4 Assistant Lecturers and 2 Tutorial Assistants.
DSI offers Bachelor of Rural Development and MA Rural Development. The Institute plans to launch Master of Sustainable Development, Master of Rural Development Planning and Management, Master of Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and MA Drylands Policy and Climate change Adaptation (which is a joint programme between SUA and Kimmage DSC of the Republic of Ireland)
SUA Administration Block
Programme Aims and Structures Bachelor of Rural Development
187
Program aim: The main aim of the program is to produce graduates who can perform a range of tasks and can be employed in development-oriented careers with specific focus on rural development. These include Policy Analysts and Planners, Programme Coordinators, Managers or Officers in both government and private organisations, development planners, trainers, researchers and consultants in training and research institutions, NGOs, CBOs and other rural institutions, and managers of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). SEMESTER 1
COURSE
ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
RD 101 Introduction to Development Studies
Disciplines
45 30 0 2.0
RD 102 Principles of Economics I 30 15 0 1.0
RD 107 Agriculture & Rural Development 45 30 0 2.0
RD 111 Introduction to Natural Resources
Management
20 20 0 1.0
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development 45 15 15 2.0
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 215 110 15 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
RD 108 Political Economy 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 100 Introduction to Educational Psychology 20 20 0 1.0
RD 110 Science, Technology and Agrarian
Development
20 20 0 1.0
RD 105 Rural Production Systems 45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 150 120 0 5.0
TOTAL 365 230 15 14.0
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 2
COURSE
ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
RD 103 Principles of Economics II 30 30 0 1.5
RD 106 Democracy and Governance 30 30 0 1.5
EE 105 Principles of Administration and
Management
20 20 0 1
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 30 0 2
SC 101 Communication skills II 45 30 0 2
SUB TOTAL 200 140 60 10.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
RD 108 Political Economy 20 20 0 1
EE 103 Introductory Anthropology 30 0 0 1
RD 110 Science, Technology and Agrarian
Development
20 20 0 1
EE 102 Extension Communication and
Interpersonal Skills
30 30 30 2
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness 30 15 15 1.5
SUBTOTAL 130 85 45 6.5
TOTAL 330 225 105 16.5
188
SEMESTER 3
COURSE
ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
RD 201 Introduction to Gender and Development 30 30 0 1.5
RD 202 Natural Resources Management 45 30 0 2.0
RD 207 Rural Industrialisation 20 20 0 1.0
EE 204 Training for Development and Facilitation
Methods
30 30 30 2.0
EE 201 Diffusion of Innovations 30 60 0 2.0
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
Development
30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 185 120 60 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 201 Production Economics 45 30 0 2.0
AEA 202 Agricultural Marketing Management 50 20 0 2.0
AEA 205 Microeconomics 20 20 0 1.0
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 190 150 0 7.0
TOTAL 375 270 60 17.5
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 4
COURSE
ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S PC
CORE COURSES
RD 203 Introduction to Demography and Population
Studies
30 30 0 1.5
RD 204 International Relations and Economic Co-
Operation
15 30 0 1.0
RD 205 Public Policies 45 30 0 2.0
RD 206 Co-operatives and Rural Development 30 30 0 1.5
RD 208 Conflicts Management 30 30 0 1.5
HN 206 Food and Nutrition Security 20 20 0 1.0
RD 210 Social Science Research Methodology and
Research Project I
45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 215 170 30 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
RD 211 Laws and Development 15 30 0 1.0
EE 205 Program Planning and Evaluation 30 30 20 2.0
AEA 206 Macroeconomics 45 30 0 2.0
AEA 207 Agricultural Price Analysis 30 30 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 120 120 50 7.0
TOTAL 235 290 80 17.5
SEMESTER 5
COURSE
ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
RD 301 Gender and Development 45 30 0 2.0
189
RD 303 Rural Development Planning 30 30 0 1.5
RD 304 Computer Application in Statistical Data
Analysis
30 0 30 1.5
RD 308 Designing Rural Development
Programmes/Projects
20 20 0 1.0
RD 313 Socio-Economics of Rural Livelihood 20 20 0 1.0
EE 301 Participatory Methodology 30 30 30 2.0
FEC 303 Resource Policy, Legislation and Land Use
Economics
35 0 20 1.5
SUB TOTAL 310 130 80 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 303 Agricultural Finance and Credit
Management
30 30 30 2.0
EE 302 Communication Technology 30 30 30 2.0
CIT 300 Information and Communication
Management
30 0 60 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 135 90 120 6.0
TOTAL 445 220 200 16.5
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 6
COURSE
ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
RD 305 Human Settlements and Ecology 30 30 0 1.5
RD 306 Rural Finance 30 30 0 1.5
RD 307 Poverty Analysis 30 30 0 1.5
RD 309 Rural Development Programmes/Projects
Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation
45 30 0 2.0
RD 311 Human Resource Management 50 20 0 2.0
RD 312 Research Project II 0 60 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 185 200 0 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
RD 302 Population and Development 30 30 0 1.5
EE 308 Comparative Extension Systems 30 60 0 2.0
EE 309 Sociology of Development 30 60 0 2.0
EE 307 Social Impact Assessment 20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 110 170 0 6.5
TOTAL 295 370 0 16.0
Master of Arts in Rural Development (MARD) The programmes aims: imparting skills in the analysis of major issues in the theories and practices of agricultural and rural development, with emphasis on interdisciplinary framework, drawing concepts and approaches from different disciplines i.e. economics, sociology, political science etc. Further to this, the programme also provides for better understanding of the international, national and local level agrarian problems, strategies and policies and the gaps between policy and practice that arise from actual rural conditions. The programme will thus provide opportunities for specialization in Population and Development; Gender and Development and Political Economy of Agrarian Change.
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COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
CORE COURSE L S CREDITS
DS 600 Social Science Research Methodology 45 30 2.0
DS 601 Social Science Statistics 45 30 2.0
DS 604 Political Economy of Agrarian Change 45 30 2.0
DS 608 Design, Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation of Rural Development Projects/Programmes
60
60
3.0
DS 612 Rural Development Issues 45 30 2.0
EE 601 Rural Sociology 36 20 1.5
DS 611 Dissertation
ELECTIVES COURSE
DS 602 Population and Development 36 20 1.5
DS 603 Gender and Development 36 20 1.5
DS 605 Regional and Rural Development Planning
45
30
2.0
DS 606 Agricultural Policy and Planning 45 30 2.0
DS 607 Natural Resource Assessment for Development Planning, Utilisation and Conservation
36
20
1.5
DS 609 Development Administration 45 30 2.0
DS 610 Rural Industrialization 45 30 2.0
AEA 607 Economic Development 36 20 1.5
EE 624 Village Dynamics 48 15 1.8
HN 604 Food Security 36 20 1.5
MN 607 Social Anthropology 30 30 1.0
Grading in the Master of Arts in Rural Development degree shall be as follows:
Grade Range of Marks Description
A 75 - 100% Excellent
B+ 70 – 74.9% Very good
B 65 - 69.9% Good
C 50 - 64.9% Satisfactory
D 35 - 49.9% Fail
E 0 - 34.9% Fail
SOKOINE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY Sokoine National Agricultural Library (SNAL) was established by the Act of Parliament No. 21 of 1991 and serves as a national agricultural library with branches at the Main and Solomon Mahlangu (SMC) Campuses. SNAL is currently manned by 17 academic staff (3 Library Professors, 5 Senior Librarians, 3 Librarians and 6 Assistant Librarians), 24 library assistants, 2 technicians and 16 administrative staff. The library operates with vision of “Becoming a resourceful centre of excellence in providing library and information services in agriculture and other disciplines. SNAL endeavors to achieve this through its mission of “Providing and promoting most effective library and information services that maintain physical and virtual access to information resources in response to current and future user’s needs, using appropriately skilled, motivated and creative staff.
SNAL offers information management courses undergraduate and postgraduate levels; short courses in Information Literary to various stakeholder groups as well as non-degree programmes; namely Diploma in Information and Library Science and Diploma in Records, Archives and Information Management.
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Short course training in e-resource access and utilization Programme Aims and Structures Diploma in Information and Library Science Programme Aim: The aim is to produce highly competent professionals in the field of information science, library science and information management with practical skills in the applications of Information Technology. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P T
CORE COURSES ICT 0100 Introduction to Computers and their
Applications 30 0 60 90 2
ILS 0101 Introduction to Library and Information Science
30 30 0 60 1.5
ILS 0102 Principles of Information Management
30 30 0 60 1.5
ILS 0103 Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Management
30 30 0 60 1.5
CS 0100 Communication Skills I 30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 150 120 60 330 8
ELECTIVES COURSES
MTH 0101 Basic Mathematics 30 60 0 90 2
DS 0100 Principles of Development 30 30 0 60 1.5
ILS 0104 Publishing and Book Trade 30 30 0 60 1.5
ILS 0105 Information Services for Rural Communities
30 30 0 60 1.5
RAM 0100 Principles of Records Management 45 30 0 75 2
SUB TOTAL 165 180 0 345 8.5
TOTAL 315 300 60 675 16.5
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P T
CORE COURSES MTH 0100 Introduction to Statistics 45 30 0 75 2
ILS 0106 Cataloging and Classification 1 30 0 60 90 2
ILS 0109 Collection Development 30 30 0 60 1.5
ICT 0101 Information Literacy 30 0 60 90 2
ICT 0102 Desktop Publishing 15 0 30 45 1
ILS 0110 Abstracting and Indexing 15 0 30 45 1
SC 0101 Communication Skills II 30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 195 90 180 465 11.5
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ELECTIVES
ILS 0107 Project Management 30 30 0 60 1.5
ILS 0108 User Services and Relations 30 30 0 60 1.5
ILS 0111 Current Issues and Trends in Library and Information Services
30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 90 90 0 180 4.5
TOTAL 285 180 180 665 16.0
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P T
CORE COURSES ICT 0200 Introduction to Database
Management 30 0 60 90 2
ICT 0207 Principles of Library Automation 30 0 60 90 2
ILS 0200 Research Methods in Information Management
30 30 0 60 1.5
ILS 0209 Cataloging and Classification II 30 0 60 90 2
ILS 0202 Research Project1 0 0 60 60 1
SUB TOTAL 120 30 240 390 8.5
ELECTIVES
ICT 0202 Concepts of Computer Networking 30 0 60 90 1.5
ICT 0203 Introduction to Web Publishing 30 0 60 90 2
ILS 0203 Principles of Management 15 30 0 45 1
ILS 0204 Repackaging and Dissemination of Information
30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 105 60 120 285 6.0
TOTAL 225 90 360 675 14.5
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P T
CORE COURSES
ILS 0206 Knowledge Management 45 30 0 75 2
ILS 0207 Marketing of Information Services
30 45 0 75 2
ICT 0208 Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories
30 0 60 60 2
ILS 0203 Research Project 2 0 0 60 60 1
SUB TOTAL 105 75 120 270 7
ELECTIVES
ILS 0208 Policy and Planning for Information Services
30 30 0 60 1.5
ICT 0204 Records Systems in Digital Environment
45 30 0 75 2
ICT 0205 Digitization of Archival Materials 30 0 60 90 2
ICT 0206 Information Technology and the Society
30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 135 90 60 285 7
TOTAL 240 165 180 555 14.0
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Diploma in Records, Archives and Information Management Programme Aim: The aim is to produce highly competent professionals in the fields of archives, records and information management. SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P T
CORE COURSES
ICT 0100
Introduction to Computers and their Applications 30 0 60 90 2.0
RAM 0100
Principles of Records Management 30 30 30 90 2.0
ILS 0102
Principles of Information Management 30 30 0 60 1.5
ILS 0103
Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Management 30 30 0 60 1.5
SC 0100 Communication Skills I 30 30 0 60 1.5
RAM 0101 Management of Registries 30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 180 150 90 420 10.0
ELECTIVES
DS 0100 Principles of Development 30 30 0 60 1.5
RAM 0102 Office Management and Practice 30 30 0 60 1.5
ILS 0105
Information Services for Rural Communities 30 30 0 60 1.5
MTH 0101 Basic Mathematics 30 60 0 90 2.0
SUB TOTAL 90 150 0 270 6.5
TOTAL 270 300 90 690 16.5
SEMESTER II CORE COURSES
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P T
CORE COURSES
RAM 0103
Selection and Acquisition of Archival Materials
30 30 0 60 1.5
MTH 0100 Introduction to Statistics 30 30 30 90 2.0
ILS 0106 Cataloguing and Classification 1 30 0 60 90 2.0
RAM 0104
Arrangements and Description of Archival Materials
30 30 30 90 2.0
ICT 0101 Information Literacy 30 0 60 90 2.0
SUB TOTAL 150 90 180 430 9.5
ELECTIVES COURSES
ILS 0107 Project Management 30 30 0 60 1.5
RAM 0105 Business Archives 45 30 0 75 2.0
ICT 0102 Desktop Publishing 15 0 30 45 1.0
COM 0101 Communication Skills II 30 30 0 60 1.5
ILS 0108 User Services and Relations 30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 150 120 30 300 7.5
TOTAL 300 210 210 730 17.0
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SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
L S P T
CORE COURSES
ICT 0200
Introduction to Database Management 30 0 60 90 2
RAM 0200 Electronic Archives 30 30 30 90 2
RAM 0201
Legal and Policy Aspects of Records/Archival Work 30 30 0 60 1.5
RAM 0202 Management of Current Records 30 30 0 60 1.5
ILS 0200
Research Methods in Information Management 30 30 0 60 1.5
ILS 0202 Research Project 1 0 0 60 60 1
SUB TOTAL 150 120 120 420 9.5
ELECTIVES COURSES
ICT 0202
Concepts of Computer Networking 30 0 60 90 1.5
ICT 0203 Introduction to Web Publishing 30 0 60 90 2
ILS 0203 Principles of Management 30 30 0 60 1.5
ILS 0204
Repackaging and Dissemination of Information 30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 120 60 120 300 6.5
TOTAL 270 180 240 720 16.0
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS L S P T
CORE COURSES
ICT 0204
Records Systems in Digital Environment 30 30 30 90 2.0
RAM 0203
Preservation and Conservation of Records 30 30 30 90 2.0
RAM 0204 Managing Archives 30 30 30 90 2.0
ILS 0205 Research Project 2 0 0 60 60 1.0
ICT 0205
Digitization of Archival Materials 30 0 60 90 2.0
SUB TOTAL 120 90 210 420 9.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
ILS 0206 Knowledge Management 45 30 0 75 2.0
ILS 0207
Marketing of Information Services 45 30 0 75 2.0
ILS 0208
Policy and Planning for Information Services 30 30 0 60 1.5
ICT 0206
Information Technology and the Society 30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 150 120 0 270 7.0
TOTAL 270 210 210 690 16.0
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SUA CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT The SUA Centre for Sustainable Rural Development (SCSRD) was officially launched on 1st July, 1999, with the support from the Government of Japan, through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), under the Project Type Technical Cooperation. The Centre is managed by a small team of staff comprising 3 Senior Research Fellows and 2 Research Fellows; with its main operations being done in partnership with other academic units in the university. The Centre promotes participatory rural development approaches and strategies. Specifically, the Centre facilitates (i) improved understanding the reality of the rural areas, (ii) implementation of sustainable rural development actions in selected sites (iii) adoption of appropriate methodologies for carrying out sustainable rural development programmes appropriate in Tanzania and (iv) networking information exchange and joint publication. Additional the Centre provide advice or consultancy, training, and other similar activities aiming at promoting the principles and practices of sustainable rural development.
Fish farming activities: Farmers are learning by doing in Mbinga model site
COMPUTER CENTRE The primary mandates of the Centre include; (i) ensuring smooth provision of Mail and Internet services to the SUA community, (ii) ensuring smooth operation of computer laboratories, (iii) repair and maintenance of computers (iv) providing technical advice to various units during the acquisition of computer hardware and software. The Centre has 6 academic staff (1 Senior Lecturer, 1 Lecturers, 2 Assistant Lecturers and 2 Tutorial Assistants) and 11 technical staff (3 Computer Systems Analysts, 2 Computer Technicians/Technologists and 6 Computer Operators). The centre offers short courses in ICT and as from the 2011/12 academic year it will be running two non-degree programmes; namely, Diploma in Information Technology and Certificate in Information Technology.
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Students doing practical in ICT Programme Aims and Structures Certificate of Information Technology Programme Aim: The aim is to provide skills in the field of Information Technology (IT) in general. The proposed certificate will provide foundation for the student who wants to pursue further studies in computing fields such as diploma, informatics, information system, information technology, software engineering and related fields.
SEMESTER 1
COURE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
L S P Total CREDITS
CORE COURSES
CIT 0101 Information Technology Basics 30 0 60 90
2
CIT 0102 Professional Skills for IT Practitioners
30 60 0 90
2
CIT 0103 Introduction to computer hardware 30 0 60
90 2
CIT 0104 Managing of computer Peripherals 30 0 60 90 2
CIT 0105 Computer Applications
30 0 60 90
2
COM 0100 Communication skills 30 60 0 90 2
TOTAL 180 120 180 480 12
ELECTIVE COURSES
CE 011 Entrepreneurship 30 30 0 60 1.5
MTH0100 Basic Mathematics 30 30 0 60 0
TOTAL FOR SEMESTER 1 240 210 180 650 13.5
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SEMESTER 2
COURE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
L S P Total CREDIT
CORE COURSES
CIT 0106 Programming Basics 30 0 30 60 1.5
CIT 0107 Mathematics for Information Technology
45 30 0 75
1.5
CIT 0108 Database Management Systems 30 0 60
90 2
CIT 0109 Operating System Fundamentals 30 0 60
90
2
CIT 0110 Introduction to Computer Networking
30 0 60
90 2
CIT 0111 Computer Maintenance, Repair and Upgrading 30 0 60
90
2
TOTAL 195 30 270 495 11
ELECTIVE COURSES
CIT 0112 Introduction to Web Designing 30 0 60 90 2
CIT 0113 Troubleshooting Hardware and Software
30 0 60 90
2
CIT 0114 Introduction to Multimedia systems 30 0 60 90 2
TOTAL 90 0 180 270 6
TOTAL FOR SEMESTER 2 285 30 450 765 17
Diploma in Information and Library Science Programme Aim: The aim is to provide knowledge and Technical competence in Informatics and the field of Information Technology (IT) or to the student who wants to pursue further studies in computing fields.
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
L S P TOTAL CREDITS
CORE COURSES
MTH 0100 Basic Mathematics 45 45 0 90 2
DIT 0100 Computer Applications
30 0 60
90 2
DIT 0101
Introduction to Information Technology (IT)
30 30 30
90
2
DIT 0102 Computer Assembling and Troubleshooting
30 0 60 90
2
COM 0100 Communication skills
30 60 0
90 2
TOTAL (CORE) 165 135 150 450 10
ELECTIVE COURSES
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DIT 0103
Information search and retrieval
30 0 60
90 2
DIT 0104
Professional Skills for IT Practitioners
30 60 0
90
2
TOTAL (ELECTIVE) 60 60 60 180 4
TOTAL FOR SEMESTER 1 225 195 210 630 14
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
L S P TOTAL CREDITS
CORE COURSES
DIT 0105 Computer Architecture 30 30 30
90 2
DIT 0106 Computer Networking 30 0
60
90 2
DIT0107 Database Fundamentals
30 30 30 90
2
DIT 0108 Computer Graphics
30 0 60
90 2
DIT 0109
Introduction to Computer Programming
30 0 60
90
2
TOTAL (CORE) 150 60 240 450 10
ELECTIVE COURSES
DIT 0120 Computer Maintenance and Repair 30 0 60
90
2
DIT 0121
Management of Information systems (MIS)
30 30 30
90
2
TOTAL (ELECTIVE) 60 30 90 180 4
TOTAL FOR SEMESTER 2 210 90 330 630 14
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SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
L S P TOTAL CREDITS
CORE COURSES
DIT 0210
Introduction to Data Structure and Algorithm
30 0 60
90 2
DIT 0211
Web design and Programming
30 0 60
90
2
DIT 0212 Database design and Implementation
30 0 60
90
2
DIT 0213 Network Administration
30 0 45
75
1.5
DIT 0214
Project management and Research method
30 30 30
90
2
DIT 0215 Operating System 30 0 60
90
2
TOTAL (CORE) 180 30 315 525 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
DIT 0216 Computerized Accounting 30 0 30
60 1.5
DIT 0217 Introduction to Electronic Commerce
30 0 30
60 1.5
MTH 0200 Statistics 30 30 0
60
1.5
TOTAL (ELECTIVE) 90 30 60 180 4.5
TOTAL FOR SEMESTER 3 270 60 375 705 16
200
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE
COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
L S P TOTAL CREDITS
CORE COURSES
DIT 0218 Introductory to Object-Oriented Programming
30 0 60
90
2
DIT 0219 Management to Database Systems
30 0 60
90 2
DIT 0220 Fundamentals of Multimedia 30 0 60
90
2
DIT 0221 Systems Analysis and Design
30 30 30
90
2
TOTAL (CORE) 120 30 210 360 8
ELECTIVE COURSES
DIT 0222 Testing and Quality Assurance in ICT
30 30 30
90 2
IE 0200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
30 30 0
60 1.5
DIT 0223 Computer Project 0 0 120
120 3
TOTAL (ELECTIVE) 60 60 150 270 6.5
TOTAL FOR SEMESTER 4 180 90 360 630 14.5
INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) serves as outreach arm of the University. In promoting engagement with the farming community and the general public, ICE uses its TV facility through offering educational programmes and coordinates short courses in various fields of agriculture and development. The Institute is managed by a team of core staff which comprises of five academic members of staff (4 Professors and 1 Research Fellow) and 2 Technical staff who work closely with members of staff in other academic units in outreach programmes.
Course participants in one of the workshops held at the centre
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SUA PEST MANAGEMENT CENTER The SUA Pest Management Center (SPMC) is a center of excellence in training, research, technology development and dissemination of high quality programmes and services in the field of Pest Management. SPMC focuses its research activity on important pests of agricultural crops, forests, domestic animals and public health; specifically in the disciplines of pest biology, ecology, taxonomy and pest management. Specifically, SPMC research activities have focused on identification of pests vs beneficial species found on various cultivated and fallow lands; the biology and ecology of the pests and development of biological agents appropriate for the management of specific pests. Research activities have also focused on minimizing the risks of pests’ potential to destroy crops and transmitting diseases as well as developing early warning systems. Of major importance is the training of the Giant African Pouched Rat (Cricetomys gambianus) which provides an efficient, fast, cheap and reliable technology for detection of landmines. Consequently, rats have been used to detect landmines in Mozambique since 2003. In addition, the trained rats have proven very useful in detection of tuberculosis in sputum samples.
SPMC has a core research team consisting of 6 Researchers; 2 Research Professors, 2 Senior Research Fellows and 2 Research Fellows assisted by a small number of administrative and support staff. The staff collaborate with experts in other academic units in promoting the activities of the Centre.
The rat under training in the detection of mines
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COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Ambassador N.A. Kuhanga Chairperson,
P.O. Box 76869 Dar es Salaam 2. Hon. Mrs. K.S.M. Kamba (MP) Vice Chairperson P.O. Box 8508, Dar es Salaam 3. Prof. G.C. Monela Vice Chancellor Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3000, CHUO KIKUU MOROGORO
4. Prof. P.R. Gillah Deputy Vice Chancellor (Acad) Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3000, CHUO KIKUU MOROGORO 5. Prof. J.A. Matovelo Deputy Vice Chancellor (A & F)
Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3000, CHUO KIKUU MOROGORO APPOINTEE OF THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING 6. Prof. E.I. Mbede Director of Science Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology DAR ES SALAAM 7. Prof. W.S. Abeli Director Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, P.O. Box 9121, DAR ES SALAAM APPOINTEE OF THE TRADE UNION CONGRESS OF TANZANIA (TUCTA) 8. Mr. H. Kaaya Deputy Secretary,
RAAWU P.O. Box 15359, DAR ES SALAAM APPOINTEE OF CONSTITUENT COLLEGES 9. Prof. F.K. Bee Principal, Moshi University College of Cooperatives and
Business Studies (MUCCoBS), P.O. Box 474, MOSHI
APPOINTEE OF THE MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVES 10. Dr. H. Mansoor Ministry of Agriculture Food and Cooperatives, P.O. Box 9121, DAR ES SALAAM
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11. Mrs. A. Namuhisa Director of Development of Cooperatives, Congress of Cooperatives, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Cooperatives, P.O. Box 2567, DAR ES SALAAM APPOINTEE OF THE SOKOINE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC STAFF ASSOCIATION 12. Prof. R.J. Assey Chairperson SUASA, Sokoine University of Agriculture MOROGORO APPOINTEE OF THE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
13. Mr. W. Nicholaus SUASO President, Sokoine University of Agriculture, MOROGORO APPOINTEE OF SOKOINE UNIVERSITY SENATE 14. Prof. R. Mukandala Vice Chancellor, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35091, DAR ES SALAAM APPOINTEE OF THE MINISTER FOR FINANCE
15. Mrs. M. Mwamunyange Commissioner for Budget, Ministry for Finance, P.O. Box 9111, DAR ES SALAAM
APPOINTEE OF SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE RAAWU BRANCH
16. Mr. J.S. Kimaro Chairman RAAWU SUA Branch, Sokoine University of Agriculture, MOROGORO APPOINTEE OF THE REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT OF ZANZIBAR
17. Mr. A.S.H. Njeketu Director, Department of Higher Education, Science and Technology, P.O. Box 394, ZANZIBAR
APPOINTEE OF THE BUNGE LA JAMHURI YA MUUNGANO WA TANZANIA
18. Hon. J.V. Soni (MP) P.O. Box 4, Babati, MANYARA APPOINTEE OF THE MINISTER FOR LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT 19. Dr. G.C. Mahika Director, Department of Aquaculture, P.O. Box 9152, DAR ES SALAAM
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APPOINTEE OF THE MINISTER OF THE MINISTRY RESPONSIBLE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM 20. Mrs. M. Tarishi Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, P.O. Box 9372, DAR ES SALAAM