Unit Code: AGR601 Unit Title: Crop Pathology & Protection This unit introduces students to the concepts and principles of plant protection include; recognizing symptoms of pests and diseases, diagnosis, and managing crops to reduce pests and disease infection. This unit Read More …
Category: Department of Agriculture
AGR510
Unit Code: AGR510 Unit Title: Principle of Soil Science Soils are the foundation of agriculture and understanding them is basic for good farm practices. The unit introduces students to the basic principles of soil science: soil types, soil textures, soil Read More …
AGR509
Unit Code: AGR509 Unit Title: Food & Nutrition Science This unit covers nutrition from cellular to organismal level with a focus on both animal nutrition in agriculture and human nutrition in relation to food security. Topics covered include food and Read More …
AGR508
Unit Code: AGR508 Unit Title: Organic Vegetable Production This course introduces students to the principle practices of horticulture industry and covers the following instructional areas: vegetable/fruit crops origins, the importance of organic vegetable production in the country, identifications of suitable Read More …
AGR507
Unit Code: AGR507 Unit Title: Pigs & Poultry Production This unit examines the knowledge and experience in relation to commercial and smallholder pig and poultry management and provides information to assist with the development and expansion of these industries in Read More …
AGR506
Unit Code: AGR506 Unit Title: Rural Sociology Rural sociology explores the influence of physical, biological and cultural factors on people and groups considered to be rural dwellers, defined as living in the countryside as opposed to in cities and towns. Read More …
AGR505
Unit Code: AGR505 Unit Title: Agriculture Economics Economics underpins human societies and decision making. This unit covers the following topics: basic economic concepts including classic productivity resources (labour, capital, and land); economic principles of production and their application in agriculture; Read More …
AGR504
Unit Code: AGR504 Unit Title: Introduction to Animal Biology The study in the areas of animal biology in the areas of anatomy and physiology are central in understanding the aspects of animal health care. Basic biochemistry and animal cellular function Read More …
AGR503
Unit Code: AGR503 Unit Title: Introduction to Plant Biology The unit introduces students on plant biology and covers various areas of plant classification, the use of the binominal system for plant identification and naming different cell types, including eukaryotic and Read More …
MAT501
Unit Code: MAT501 Unit Title: Mathematics & Computer Applications Having competent in mathematics and basic computer applications are required in many industries and working-class members. This unit starts with reviewing basic arithmetic used in agriculture such as ratio and proportions Read More …