SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE

MOROGORO, TANZANIA

PROSPECTUS
2012/2013
SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
MOROGORO, TANZANIA

PROSPECTUS
2012/2013
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS...............................................................................................i
PREFACE.......................................................................................................................1
THE UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVES.............................................................................2
LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND MISSION...........11
ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
UNDERGRADUATE AND NON- DEGREE PROGRAMMES ................................13
PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR
UNDERGRADUATE AND NON- DEGREE PROGRAMMES.................................14
Bachelor of Science in Applied Agricultural Extension...............................................14
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General..................................................................14
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture...............................................................................14
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science..........................................................................14
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology..................................................14
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Studies.................................................15
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and Human Nutrition.................................15
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering.........................................................15
Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering..............................15
Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resource Engineering..........................15
Bachelor of Science in Agronomy..................................................................................16
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics And Agribusiness.............................16
Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture...............................................................................16
Bachelor of Science in Range Management..................................................................16
Bachelor of Science in Forestry.....................................................................................16
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management...............................................................17
Bachelor of Tourism Management................................................................................17
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine...................................................................................17
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences.................................17

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Diploma in Laboratory Technology..............................................................................18
Diploma in Tropical Animal Health and Production...................................................18
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Management.............................18
Bachelor of Science Informatics....................................................................................18
Bachelor of Science in Education...................................................................................18
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education ............................................................19
Bachelor of Rural Development.....................................................................................19
Diploma in Information and Library Science...............................................................19
Diploma in Records, Archives and Information Management....................................19
Certificate in Information Technology..........................................................................19
Diploma in Information Technology.............................................................................19
GENERAL UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND
GUIDELINES FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND NON-DEGREE
PROGRAMMES...23
ADMISSION AND EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ..........................................................................36
PROGRAMME STRUCTURES FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES............................................................................................................72
Faculty of Agriculture....................................................................................................72
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness..........................................74
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness..............................75
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics...............................................................79
Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness)......................................................79
Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics.........................................80
Master of Business Administration (MBA)...................................................................82
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics.......................................................83
Department of Agricultural Education and Extension................................................84
Bachelor of Science in Applied Agricultural Extension...............................................85
Master of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension.......................................89
Department of Agricultural Engineering and Land Planning ...................................90
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering ........................................................91
Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering..............................96
Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering ........................100

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Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering ...........................................................104
Master of Science in Irrigation Engineering and Management..................................105
Master of Science in Land Use Planning and Management .......................................107
Department of Crop Science and Production...............................................................108
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General..................................................................109
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture...............................................................................113
Master of Science in Crop Science ................................................................................116
Department of Soil Science............................................................................................119
Bachelor of Science in Agronomy..................................................................................120
Master of Science in Soil Science and Land Management ..........................................124
PhD in Soil and Water Management ............................................................................124
Department of Animal Science and Production...........................................................127
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science..........................................................................127
Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture...............................................................................132
Bachelor of Science in Range Management..................................................................135
Master of Science in Tropical Animal Production ......................................................139
Department of Food Science and Technology...............................................................140
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology..................................................140
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Studies.................................................144
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition......................................................................148
Master of Science in Food Science ................................................................................152
Master of Science in Human Nutrition ........................................................................153
Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation..............................................................154
Bachelor of Science in Forestry.....................................................................................154
Master of Science in Forestry .......................................................................................157
Master of Science in Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable
Agriculture159
Master of Science in Ecosystems Science and Management .......................................160
Master of Science in Agroforestry.................................................................................161
Master of Science in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics ....................164
Master of Science in Forest Products and Technology ...............................................165
Master of Science in Forest Engineering ......................................................................167
Master of Science in Forest Resources Assessment and Management .......................168

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Department of Wildlife Management............................................................................169
Bachelor of Tourism Management................................................................................170
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management...............................................................174
Master of Science in Wildlife Management .................................................................177
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.....................................................................................179
Diploma in Laboratory Technology..............................................................................180
Diploma in Tropical Animal Health and Production...................................................182
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine...................................................................................184
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences.................................189
Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology
& Toxicology...................................................................................................................192
Master of Science in Comparative Animal Physiology ...............................................192
Master of Science in Biochemistry ................................................................................194
Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry ......................................................................195
Master of Science in Pharmacology ..............................................................................196
Master of Science in Applied Toxicology .....................................................................197
Department of Veterinary Anatomy.............................................................................198
Master of Science in Anatomy ......................................................................................199
Master of Science in Cell Biology .................................................................................200
Department of Veterinary Pathology............................................................................201
Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology ..................................................................201
Master of Science in Clinical Pathology .......................................................................202
Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology.........................................203
Master of Science in Applied Microbiology .................................................................204
Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology .......................................206
Master of Science in Parasitology .................................................................................208
Master of Science in One Health Molecular Biology ...................................................209
Master of Philosophy .....................................................................................................210
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health..............................................210
Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine ..................................................................211
Master of Science in Public Health and Food Safety ...................................................212
Master of Science in Epidemiology ...............................................................................213
Master of Science in Natural Products Technology and Value Addition...................214

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Department of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology.............................................215
Master of Science in Veterinary Surgery .....................................................................215
Master of Science in Applied Veterinary Anesthesiology ...........................................216
Master of Science in Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology .................................217
Faculty of Science...........................................................................................................218
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management...............................219
Bachelor of Science in Informatics................................................................................223
Bachelor of Science with Education..............................................................................226
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education ............................................................242
Post Graduate Diploma in Education.........................................................................245
Development Studies Institute.......................................................................................246
Bachelor of Rural Development ....................................................................................246
Master of Arts in Rural Development ..........................................................................250
Sokoine National Agricultural Library.........................................................................251
Diploma in Information and Library Science...............................................................252
Diploma in Records, Achieves and Information Management....................................254
SUA Centre for Sustainable Rural Development.........................................................256
Computer Centre............................................................................................................257
Certificate of Information Technology..........................................................................258
Diploma in Information Technology.............................................................................259
Institute of Continuing Education.................................................................................263
SUA Pest Management Centre......................................................................................263
Council Members............................................................................................................265

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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
SUAs website (www.suanet.ac.tz) and other university documents

Prof. G.C. Monela

Vice Chancellor
October, 2009.

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: vc@suanet.ac.tz

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 THE UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVES

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: vc@suanet.ac.tz
Web: www.suanet.ac.tz

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic): Prof. P.R. Gillah

Tel. 2604651 & 2604523 Dip. (For)Olmotonyi; BSc (For)(SUA); PGD(Pulp
Fax: 604651 &Paper Tech) (Trondheim); MSc (For. Industries
E-mail: dvc@suanet.ac.tz Techn). (Bangor,UK); PhD (Brunel).
Web: www.suanet.ac.tz

Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. J.A. Matovelo

(Admin. & Fin.): BVSc (UDSM), DSc. (Oslo)
Tel. 023 2604653
Fax: 023 2604573
E-mail: dvcadminfin@suanet.ac.tz
Web: www.suanet.ac.tz

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 SENIOR OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Dean: Prof. B.P. Tiisekwa

Tel. 2604649 BSc (Agric.) (UDSM); PG Dip. (Food Science
Fax: 2604649 Nutrition) (Ghent); MSc (Food Technology)
E-mail: foa@suanet.ac.tz (Reading); PhD (Ghent)

Deputy Dean (Academic): Dr. A.K. Kaaya

Tel. 2604649 BSc (Agric) (SUA); Post Grad. Dip. (Soil Sci.)
Fax: 2604649 (AUN); MSc (Agric.) (SUA); PhD (AUN)
E-mail: foa@suanet.ac.tz

Deputy Dean (Admin): Prof. S.M. Mpanduji

Tel. 2604649 BSc (Mech. Eng.) (UDSM); MSc (Mach. Design)
Fax: 2604649 (Newcastle) (PhD) (TU Munich)
E-mail: foa@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Animal Science and Dr. B.V. Mnembuka

Production: Dip (Ani. Prod) (Mbeya); BSc (Agric) (SUA), MSc
Tel. 023 260 3530 (Agric) (SUA); PhD (UDSM)
E-mail: dasp@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Food Science and Prof. B.E. Chove

Technology: BSc (Proc. Eng.) (UDSM); MSc (Food Process
Tel.023 2604402 Engineering) (Reading); PhD (Reading)
E-mail: fst@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Agricultural Dr. (Mrs) C.P. Msuya - Bengesi

Education and Extension: BSc. (HEHN) (SUA); MSc. (AEE) (SUA); PhD
Tel/Fax: +255(023)2604795 (Pretoria)
E-mail: daee@suanet.ac.tz
Web. www.suanet.ac.tz/agriculture/daee

Head, Dept. of Agricultural Prof. V.C.K. Silayo

Engineering and Land Planning: BSc (Proc. Eng.) (UDSM); MSc (Food Proc. Eng.)
Tel. 023 2604216 (Reading); PhD (Newcastle)
E-mail: daelp@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Crop Science and Prof. C.L. Rweyemamu

Production: Dip. (Crop Prod.); BSc (Agric) (UDSM); MSc
Tel. 023 2603681 (Alberta); PhD (Michigan State)
E-mail: headcrop@suanet.ac.tz

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Head, Dept. of Soil Science:
Tel. 023 2603999/4881
Fax: 023 2603259
PhD
E-mail: soil@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Agricultural
Economics and Agribusiness:
Tel. 023 2603415
E-mail: daea@suanet.ac.tz
FACULTY OF FORESTRY AND NATURE CONSERVATION
Dean:
Tel. 2604648
Fax: 2604648
E-mail: forestry@suanet.ac.tz
Deputy Dean:
Tel. 2604648
Fax: 2604648
E-mail: forestry@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Forest Biology:
E-Mail: defd@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Forest Engineering:
Tel. 023 2604387
E-Mail: fengine@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Forest Economics:
Tel. 023 2604648/3718
Fax: 023 2604648/3718
E-Mail: forestry@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Forest
Mensuration and Management:
E-mail: foremns@suanet.ac.tz
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Head, Dept. of Wood Utilization:
E-Mail: forprod@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Wildlife Management: Prof. A.N. Songorwa BSc (Zoology and Wildlife
Tel. 023 2601376
Prof. F.B.R. Rwehumbiza
Dip. (Crop Prod) (Uyole); BSc (Agric.) (UDSM);
PgD. (Soil Sc.) (Norway); MSc (Agric) (UDSM);
(Aberdeen)
Dr. P. Damas
BSc (Agric) (SUA); MSc. (Agric. Econ) (SUA); PhD
(Bonn)
Prof. Y.M. Ngaga
BSc (For), MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (NLH).
Prof. G.A. Migunga
BSc. (For) (SUA); MSc. (For) (SUA); PhD (SUA)
Prof. R.P.C. Temu
Dip. (Bee Keeping) (Olmotonyi); BSc (For) (SUA);
PhD (Uppsala)
Dr. D.A. Silayo
BSc (For) (SUA), MSc (For) (SUA); PhD (SUA).
Prof. J.F. Kessy BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (MNR)
(NLH); PhD (Wageningen).
Prof. E.J. Luoga
Dip. (For) (Olmo.); BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (MNR)
(NLH); PhD (Witswatersrund)
Prof. F.B.S Makonda
Dip. (For); BSc (For) & MSc (For) (SUA); PhD
(Wales).
Ecology (UDSM); MSc (Intl. Rural Ecology and
Plan.
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E-Mail: headwildlife@suanet.ac.tz Dev) (Guelph); PhD (New Zealand).

FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Dean: Prof. P.N. Wambura

Tel. 2604647 BVM (SUA); MVM (SUA); PhD (Queensland)
Fax: 2604647
E-mail: deanfvm@suanet.ac.tz

Deputy Dean: Prof. M.M.A. Mtambo,

Tel. 2604647 BVM (SUA); PhD (Glasgow)
Fax: 2604647
E-mail: deanfvm@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Veterinary Prof. L.S.B Mellau

Medicine and Public Health: BVM & MVM (SUA); PhD (RVAU)
E-mail: vetmed@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Veterinary Prof. S.B.P. Bittegeko

Surgery and Theriogenology: BVSc (SUA); MVM (SUA); PhD (RVAU)
E-mail: vetsurgery@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Veterinary Prof. E.N. Kimbita

Microbiology and Parasitology: BVSc (SUA); MVSc (Liverpool); PhD (SUA)
E-mail: vetbio@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Veterinary Physiology, Prof. E.C.J. Phiri

Pharmacology, Biochemistry and BVM (SUA); MVM (SUA); PhD (RVAU)
Toxicology:
E-mail: vet.pp.@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Veterinary Pathology: Prof. J.J. Malago

E-mail: vetpathology@suanet.zc.tz BVM (SUA); MSc (Animal Pathology) (Utrecht);
PhD. (Utrecht)

Head, Dept. of Veterinary Anatomy: Dr. C.D. Luziga

E-mail: vetanatomy@suanet.ac.tz BVM (SUA), MVM (SUA), PhD (Yamaguchi)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Dean: Prof. P. Mwangingo BSc (For) & MSc (For)

Tel. 2601363, 2601364 (SUA); PhD (Wales)
Fax: 2603404
E-mail: fos@suanet.ac.tz

Deputy Dean: Dr. G.K. Karugila

Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BSc & MSc (Math) (UDSM); PhD (Antwerp)

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Fax: 2603404
E-mail: fos@suanet.ac.tz
Head, Dept. of Physical Sciences: Dr. C. Mjemah
Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BSc (Env. Eng.) (UCLAS); MSc (Royal Inst. Techn.-
Fax: 2603404 KTH); PhD (Ghent)
E-mail: dps@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Social Sciences: Dr. H.I. Mohamed

Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BA (UDSM); PGD (Newcastle) & MSc (LING)
Fax: 2603404 (Leeds); PhD (Western Cape)
E-mail: fos@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Biological Sciences: Dr. A. Malisa

Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BVM (SUA); MVM (SUA); PhD (SUA)
Fax: 2603404
E-mail: fos@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Mathematics and Dr. G. Karugila

Biometry: BSc; MSc (Math) (UDSM); PhD (Antwerp)
Tel. 2601363, 2601364
Fax: 2603404
E-mail: fos@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Informatics Dr. C. Sanga

Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BSc. (Comp Sc.) (UDSM); MSc (Comp. Sc.)
Fax: 2603404 (Osmania); PhD (Western Cape)
E-mail: fos@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Dept. of Education Dr. P.E. Mtoni

Tel. 2601363, 2601364 BSc. (Agric Eng) (SUA); MSc (MNRSA (NLH)); PhD
Fax: 2603404 (Cranfield)
E-mail: fos@suanet.ac.tz

DEVELOPMENT STUDIES INSTITUTE

Director: Dr. J.S. Mbwambo.

Tel. 023 2604645 BSc (Hort.) (SUA); MSc (MNRSA) (SUA); PGD
Fax: 023 2604645 Biodiversity. Conservation & Management (Ghent);
PhD E-mail: dsi@suanet.ac.tz (SUA)

Deputy Director: Dr. C. Nombo,

Tel. 023 2604645 BSc. (HE&HN) (SUA); MSc. (AEE) (SUA); PhD
Fax: 023 2604645 (Wageningen)
E-mail: dsi@suanet.ac.tz

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 INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Director: Prof. (Mrs) J. Lyimo-Macha

Tel. 023 2604549 BSc (Home Econ. & Hum. Nut.) (SUA); MSc (Hom.
Fax: 023 2603718 Econ. & (Hum. Nut.) & PhD. (Penn. State)
E-mail: sua-tu@suanet.ac.tz;
ice@suanet.ac.tz

Deputy Director: Dr.

A.S. Sife
Tel. 023 2604549 BSc. (For) (SUA); MA (Inf.)
(UDSM); PhD (UDSM)
Fax: 023 2603718
E-mail: sua-tu@suanet.ac.tz;
ice@suanet.ac.tz

DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

Director: Prof V.R.M. Muhikambele.

Tel. 023 2604388 BSc (Agric.) (SUA); MSc (Agric.) (SUA); PhD Fax:
023 2604388 (Reading)
E-mail: drpgs@suanet.ac.tz

Deputy Director Prof A.P. Maerere

(Postgraduate Studies): Dip. (Crop. Prod); BSc (Agric) (SUA); MSc
Tel. 023 2604388 (Versailles); PhD (HPC-Nancy I)
Fax: 023 2604388
E-mail: drpgs@suanet.ac.tz

Deputy Director Prof (Mrs) S. Nchimbi- Msolla

(Research & Publications) BSc (Agric) (UDSM); MSc (Plant Breeding &
Tel. 023 2604388 Genetics) (Wisconsin); PhD (Wisconsin)
Fax: 023 2604388
E-mail: drpgs@suanet.ac.tz

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 SOKOINE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY

Director: Prof. (Mrs) D.S. Matovelo

Tel. 023 2604639 BSc (HE & HN) (SUA); MA (ILS) (Loughborough);
E-Mail library@suanet.ac.tz PhD (UDSM)

Deputy Director: Prof. M.J.F. Lwehabura

Tel. 023 2604639 B.A (Ed.) (UDSM); MA (Lib) (Sheffield);
E-Mail library@suanet.ac.tz PhD (Kwazulu Natal)

COMPUTER CENTRE

Director: Dr. W.R.W. Ballegu

Tel. 023 2604838 BSc (Proc. Eng.) (UDSM); MSc (Food Process
E-mail: dircc@suanet.ac.tz Engineering) (Reading); PhD (Kansas)

Deputy Director: Dr. L.S.P. Busagala

Tel. 023 2604838 BSc (HE&HN)(SUA); PGD (Computing)
E-mail: dircc@suanet.ac.tz (UDSM); M. Eng (Mie), PhD (Mie)

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: scsrd@suanet.ac.tz Life Sciences)

Deputy Director: Dr. C. Mahonge

Tel. 023 2604279 BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (For) (SUA); PhD
Fax: 023 2604360 (Wageningen)

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E-mail: scsrd@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Section of Socio- Economics: Dr. D. Mhando

Tel. 023 2604279 BSc (Soc.) (UDSM); MA (Dev. St.) (UDSM);
Fax: 023 2604360 PhD (Kyoto)
E-mail: scsrd@suanet.ac.tz

Head, Section of Resource Dr. C. Mahonge

Management: BSc (For) (SUA); MSc (For) (SUA); PhD
Tel. 023 2604279 (Wageningen)

Head, Section of Environmental Dr. F. Rwezimula

Conservation: BSc (Land use Plan)(UDSM);
Tel. 023 2604279 MSc (Geoinf. Mgt.) (ITC); PhD (Kyoto)

SUA PEST MANAGEMENT CENTRE

Director: Prof. R.H. Makundi

Tel. 023 2604621 BSc (Zool., Bot., Ed) (UDSM); MSc & PhD (Appl.
Fax: 023 2604360 Ent.)(Newcastle upon Tyne)
E-mail: pestmman@suanet.ac.tz

Deputy Director: Dr. A.W. Massawe

Tel. 023 2604621 BSc (Agric) (SUA); MSc (Norway); PhD (SUA)

Fax: 023 2604360

E-mail: pestmman@suanet.ac.tz

DIRECTORATE OF SOLOMON MAHLANGU CAMPUS

Director: Prof. (Mrs) Y.C. Muzanila

Tel. 023 2604614, 2601363, BSc (Gen) (UDSM); MSc (Food Sc & Tech.) &
2601364 & 2603545 PhD (Reading)

Deputy Director: Dr. F. Kahimba

Tel. 023 2604614, 2601363, BSc. (Civil Eng. (UDSM)); MSc. (Water Reso. Eng);
2601364 & 2603545 (UDSM)

HEADS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS

Dean of Students: Mr. P.J. Motshabi

BA (Psychology) (Western Cape), MBA (Marketing)
(Luton, UK)

Deputy Dean of Students: Ms. R. Mshana

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 BA (Education), MEMA (Education) (UDSM)

Bursar: Mr. P. Raphael

Tel. 023 2604663 B.Com (UDSM); CPA (T); MBA (UK);
E-mail: bursar@suanet.ac.tz

Chief Planning Officer: Mr. R.L. Massawe

Tel. 023 2603868 BA (Econ) (UDSM); MA (Econ.)(NR)
E-mail: plan@suanet.ac.tz

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: pro@suanet.ac.tz PGD (Mass Com.) (SAUT)

Resident Medical Officer: Dr. O. A. Kasuwi

Tel. 023 2604682 M.D.M.MED. (Internal Medicine); DM.
Fax: 023 2604573 Cardiology Dip. Ultrasonography, ACLS.AHA.
E-.Mail: afya@suanet.ac.tz (Jorberg University- SA); Dip. HIV/AIDS.
(Makerere); Dip. Clinical Medicine. Physician
Cardiologist and Head of Department (RMO)

Chief Internal Auditor: Mrs A.K. Mlyomi

E-mail: audit@suanet.ac.tz B.Com (Accountancy) (UDSM); CPA (T); MBA
(UDSM)

Corporate Counsel: Mrs. L.M. Gillah

E-mail lunya@suanet.ac.tz L.L.B (UDSM); PGD (Law) (Brunel); L.L.M.
(UDSM)(Corporate Counsel)(Advocate)

Chief Administrative Officer: Mr. G.H. Mhagama

E-mail lunya@suanet.ac.tz ADPA (IDM, Mzumbe), Masters (Human Resource
Planning and Development (GGS Indraprastha)

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LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND MISSION
Sokoine University of Agriculture was first established on the 1 st 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.

The University operations are guided by its vision, which is To become a centre of excellence
in Agriculture and allied sciences. The Universitys 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

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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
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 Studies; 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; Diploma in Records,
Archives and Information Management; Diploma in Information Technology and Certificate in
Information Technology and.

Planned undergraduate programmes for 2012/2013 academic years

SUA plans to launch BSc with Education (Biology and Agricultural Sciences); BSc with
Education (Chemistry and Agricultural Sciences); BSc with Education (Geography and
Agricultural Sciences); BSc with Education (Chemistry and Human Nutrition); BSc with
Education (Biology and Human Nutrition); BA with Education (Geography and Economics) and
BA with Education (Mathematics and Economics). Others are Bachelor of 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.

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, 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

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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 Master of Philosophy in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
SUA also offers Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics and Postgraduate Diploma in
Education. 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.

Planned postgraduate programmes for 2012/13 academic years

SUA plans to launch the following programmes in the academic year 2011/12: 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 (joint programme between SUA and Kimmage DSC) and Postgraduate Diploma
(Education).
ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE
AND NON-DEGREE PROGRAMMES

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Advanced-level (A-level) direct applicants for admission to Sokoine

University of Agriculture (SUA) are required to apply through the Tanzania Commission
for Universities (TCU). Other categories of applicants shall apply directly to SUA by
submitting dully filled application forms with certified copies of Ordinary-Level (O-
Level), A-Level, Diploma/Certificate training and birth certificates.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORT-TERM OR OCCASIONAL

STUDENTS

2.1 Applications that will be considered shall only be from candidates who possess
qualifications for admission to SUA undergraduate degree courses.
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 ones preference
and arrangement. At the end of the course(s), semester or academic unit, such students
shall be assessed on academic ability 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 programmes
2.5 Short term students have to abide by SUA By-laws and will enjoy all facilities just like any
other bona fide SUA student.

3. GENERAL ADMISSSION REQUIREMENTS

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3.1 Admission will be provided if a candidate meets the minimum requirements as shown
below or as determined by SENATE and in accordance with the capacities of the
respective degree programmes
3.2 The minimum requirements for the direct entrants into undergraduate degree programmes
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 science and
4.5 for social science programmes.
3.3 For science female candidates, the cut off is 2.5 points.
3.4 An equivalent candidate for undergraduate programmes shall be required to have a
Diploma Certificate with a Distinction/Credit and FIVE passes or THREE credits in
relevant subjects at O level.
3.5 A mature candidate for undergraduate programmes shall be required to have a Diploma
with Pass or Credit/Distinction at certificate level and FIVE passes or THREE credits at
O level in relevant subjects. Such a candidate shall be required to sit and pass the
qualifying Mature Age University Entry Examination (MAEE).
3.6 A candidate for diploma programme shall be required to have an A-level certificate with at
least one principal pass in one subject from among subjects prescribed as relevant to the
diploma programme.

3.7 A candidate for certificate programme shall be required to have an O Level Certificate
with at least three passes in relevant subjects.

4.0 PROGRAMME SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND NON - DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Faculty of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Applied Agricultural Extension: Distinction or credit Diploma in
Agricultural and Livestock fields. Candidates already working in extension field will be
eligible if they have passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany or Zoology or Science
and Practice in Agriculture in their Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education
Examination (O.C.S.E.E).

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General: Two principal level passes in Biology/Botany

and Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics and Sciences and Practice in Agriculture in the
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent OR Diploma with
distinction/credit in Agriculture or related fields OR Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second
class at certificate in Agriculture or related fields and five passes or three credits at O level in
Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture, Geography or
Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age Entry
Examination (MEE).

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture: Two principal level passes in Biology and Chemistry,
Physics, Mathematics, Geography or Science and Practice in Agriculture in Advanced Level
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination. OR Diploma with distinction/credit in
Agriculture/Horticulture or related fields OR Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second class
at certificate in Agriculture/Horticulture or related fields and five passes or three credits at O
level in Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture,
Geography or Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age
Entry Examination (MEE).

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Bachelor of Science in Animal Science: Two principal level passes in
Biology/Botany/Zoology/Science and Practice in Agriculture and Chemistry, Physics or
Mathematics in Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination OR Diploma
with distinction/credit in Animal Husbandry/ Animal Health/Agriculture or related fields OR
Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second class at certificate in Animal Husbandry/ Animal
Health/Agriculture or related fields and five passes or three credits at O level in Chemistry,
Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture, Geography or
Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age Entry
Examination (MEE).

Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology: Two principal level passes in
Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Biology, Science and Practice in Agriculture or Nutrition in
Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination OR Diploma with
distinction/credit in Food Science/Home Economics or other related fields OR Passes at
Diploma or at least credit or second class at certificate in Food Science/Home Economics or
related fields and five passes or three credits at O level in Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany,
Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture, Geography or Mathematics. Candidates shall also be
required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age Entry Examination (MEE).
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Studies: Two principal level passes in
Chemistry, and Biology or Home Economics or Science and Practice in Agriculture or Food
and Nutrition, and Mathematics or Physics or Geography in the Advanced Level Certificate of
Secondary Education OR Diplomas with distinction/credit in Human Nutrition or Home
Economics or Clinical Medicine or Community Development or Nursing and other related
fields OR Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second class at certificate in Human Nutrition or
Home Economics or Clinical Medicine or Community Development or Nursing and other
related fields and five passes or three credits at O level in Chemistry, Biology, Zoology,
Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture, Geography or Mathematics. Candidates
shall also be required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age Entry Examination (MEE).

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition: Two principal level passes in Chemistry, and
Biology or Home Economics or Science and Practice in Agriculture or Food and Nutrition, and
Mathematics or Physics or Geography in the Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary
Education 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 OR Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second class at certificate in Human Nutrition or
Home Economics or Food Science or Nursing or community development or Clinical
Medicine and other related fields and five passes or three credits at O level in Chemistry,
Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture, Geography or
Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age Entry
Examination (MEE).

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering: Two Principal level passes in Advanced

Level Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Geography and at least credit pass at O-Level or its
equivalent in Physics and Chemistry/Biology/Science and Practice in Agriculture OR Full
Technician Certificate (FTC) or equivalent qualifications with an average grade of C and at
least a C grade in Mathematics level OR Diploma in Agricultural Engineering or related fields
with a credit pass in Mathematics at O level or its equivalent OR Passes at Diploma or at least
credit or second class at certificate in Agricultural Engineering or related fields and five passes

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or three credits at O level in Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and
Practice in Agriculture, Geography or Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and
PASS the Mature Age Entry Examination (MEE) with credit pass in Mathematics at O Level is
mandatory.

Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering: Two 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 with
at least a credit or second class in any engineering related field and a credit pass in
Mathematics at O Level or its equivalent OR Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second
class at certificate in Agricultural Engineering or related fields and five passes or three credits at
O level in Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture,
Geography or Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age
Entry Examination (MEE) with credit pass in Mathematics at O Level is mandatory.

Bachelor of Science in Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering: Two 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 NTA 6 Certificate or equivalent
qualification with an average grade of C and at least a C grade in Mathematics OR /Diploma
with credit or second class in Agricultural Engineering or related fields and a credit pass in
Mathematics at O Level or its equivalent OR Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second
class at certificate in Agricultural Engineering or related fields and five passes or three credits at
O level in Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture,
Geography or Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age
Entry Examination (MEE) with credit pass in Mathematics at O Level is mandatory.

Bachelor of Science in Agronomy: Two principal passes in Biology/Botany and in either of

the following: Chemistry, Science and Practice in Agricultural, Physics, Mathematics or
Geography in Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination OR Diploma
with distinction/credit in Agriculture or related fields OR Passes at Diploma or at least credit or
second class at certificate in Agriculture or related fields and five passes or three credits at O
level in Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture,
Geography or Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age
Entry Examination (MEE).

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness: Two principal passes in

Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Science and Practice in Agriculture, Physics, Chemistry
Biology/Zoology in Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination OR
Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second class at certificate in Agriculture or related fields
and five passes at O level in Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and
Practice in Agriculture, Geography or Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and
PASS the Mature Age Entry Examination (MEE).

Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture: Two principal level passes in Biology/

Botany/Zoology/Science and Practice in Agriculture and Physics/Mathematics/Geography in
Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination OR Diploma with
distinction/credit Aquaculture, Fisheries, Natural Sciences, Animal Husbandry/
Production/Wildlife, Animal Health or Agriculture OR Passes at Diploma or at least credit or

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second class at certificate in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Natural Sciences, Animal Husbandry/
Production/Wildlife, Animal Health or Agriculture and five passes or three credits at O level
in Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture, Geography
or Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age Entry
Examination (MEE).

Bachelor of Science in Range Management: Two principal level passes in Biology/ Botany/
Zoology/ Science and Practice in Agriculture, Chemistry and Physics/ Mathematics/
Geography in Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination OR Passes at
Diploma or at least credit or second class at certificate in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Natural
Sciences, Animal Husbandry/ Production/Wildlife, Animal Health or Agriculture and five
passes at O level in Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in
Agriculture, Geography or Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and PASS the
Mature Age Entry Examination (MEE).

Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation

Bachelor of Science in Forestry: Two principal level passes in Biology/Botany and Chemistry
or Physics/Geography in Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination OR
Diploma with distinction/credit in Forestry/ Bee- Keeping, Wildlife and Agriculture (with
forestry component) OR Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second class at certificate in
Forestry or Bee-keeping or Wildlife Management or Agriculture (with forestry component)
and five passes or three credits at O level in Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics,
Science and Practice in Agriculture, Geography or Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required
to SIT and PASS the Mature Age Entry Examination (MEE).

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management: Two Principal level passes in

Biology/Botany/Zoology or Chemistry/Physics/Geography in Advanced Level Certificate of
Secondary Education Examination OR Diploma with distinction/credit in Wildlife
Management, Forestry, Bee-keeping, Animal Health or Animal Production OR Passes at
Diploma or at least credit or second class at certificate in Forestry or Bee-keeping or Wildlife
Management or Agriculture (with forestry component) and five passes or three credits at O
level in Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture,
Geography or Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age
Entry Examination (MEE).

Bachelor of Tourism Management: Two principal passes in Biology, Geography, Chemistry,

Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture, Mathematics, and Food and Nutrition; Home
Economics in Advanced Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examination. The sum of
the total points from the two principal 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 with distinction/credit in Tourism, Hotel Management,
Catering, Nutrition, Home Economics, Agriculture, Education, Forestry or Wildlife
Management OR Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second class at certificate in Tourism,
Hotel Management, Catering, Nutrition, Home Economics, Agriculture, Education, Forestry,
or Wildlife Management and five passes or three credits at O level in Chemistry, English
Language, French, Kiswahili, History, Physics, Agriculture, Geography, Mathematics,
Commerce, Food and Nutrition or Home Economics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and
PASS the Mature Age Entry Examination (MEE).

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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine: Two Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry
or Physics in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education. OR Diploma with
distinction/credit in Animal Health, Animal Production, Wildlife, Fisheries or related fields
OR Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second class at certificate in Animal Health, Animal
Production, Wildlife, Fisheries or relevant fields and five passes or three credits at O level in
Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture, Geography or
Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age Entry
Examination (MEE).

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences: Two Principal 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 Principal Level
and must include Chemistry and Biology/Zoology/Botany OR Diploma with distinction/credit
in Medical Laboratory Technology, Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Applied Biology,
Applied Chemistry, Animal Health, Animal Production, Wildlife, Agriculture, Fisheries,
Forest, Bee-keeping OR Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second class at certificate in
Medical Laboratory Technology, Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Applied Biology,
Applied Chemistry, Animal Health, Animal Production, Wildlife, Agriculture, Fisheries,
Forest, Bee-keeping and five passes or three credits at O level in Chemistry, Biology, Zoology,
Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture, Geography or Mathematics. Candidates
shall also be required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age Entry Examination (MEE).

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 (D grade). 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 OR Certificate of Secondary Education 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: Two principal passes in
Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Botany/Zoology, Mathematics/ Geography/ Science and Practice
in Agriculture in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education. 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. Those without a principle in Biology at Advanced Level should have obtained a
subsidiary or must have passed Biology at subsidiary level at Ordinary Secondary level OR
Diploma with distinction/credit in the fields of Physical, Chemical or Biological Sciences.
Passes in Chemistry and Mathematics at O Level and Diploma Level is mandatory OR

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Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second class at certificate in the fields of Physical,
Chemical or Biological sciences and five passes or three credits at O level in Chemistry,
Biology, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Science and Practice in Agriculture, Geography or
Mathematics. Candidates shall also be required to SIT and PASS the Mature Age Entry
Examination (MEE).

Bachelor of Science in Informatics: Two principal passes in Advanced Level Mathematics

and any other Science subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education OR
relevant diploma in ICT and related fields. Pass in Mathematics at O Level and Diploma
level is mandatory OR Passes at Diploma or at least credit or second class at certificate in
Diploma/Certificate in ICT and related fields and must have passes in Geography, Physics,
Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.

Bachelor of Science with Education with options in Chemistry and Biology; Geography and
Biology; Geography and Mathematics; Chemistry and Mathematics and Mathematics and
Informatics. Two principal passes in relevant subjects i.e. Chemistry and Biology, Chemistry
and Mathematics, Biology and Geography, Geography and Mathematics, and Mathematics and
Physics/Geography/Chemistry OR relevant diploma or its equivalent from recognized colleges
passed at credit or above and five passes or three credits at O Level in any science subjects
(Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Biology/Zoology/Botany).

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education: Two principal passes in science subject, one
of which must be Biology OR Diploma or its equivalent from recognized college passed at
credit or above plus five O Level passes in any five science subjects.

Development Studies Institute

Bachelor of Rural Development: Two principal passes in History, Geography, Economics,
Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Science and Practice in Agriculture in the Advanced Level
Certificate of Secondary Education. The sum of the total points from the two principal passes
and a subsidiary pass should not be less than 4.5 OR Diploma with distinction/credit in Rural
Development or Agriculture or Agricultural Education or related fields OR Passes at Diploma
or at least credit or second class at certificate in Diploma/Certificate in Rural Development or
Agriculture, livestock or related fields and must have five passes or three credits in any of the
following subjects Geography, Mathematics, History, Science and Practice in Agriculture,
Biology, Chemistry, Civics, Commerce, Book Keeping. Candidates shall also be required to
SIT and PASS the Mature Age Entry Examination (MEE).

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
Practice in Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Commerce, History, English, French and
Kiswahili OR Certificate in Librarianship or related disciplines with a minimum of second
class certificate and O-level passes in at least three subjects.

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 in Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Commerce,
History, English, French and Swahili OR Certificate in Records/Office Management or

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relevant disciplines with a minimum of second Class and O-level passes in at least three
subjects.

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 of 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 subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Biology,
Chemistry, Science and Practice in Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Commerce.

OR

A Certificate in Information Technology, Engineering or other relevant disciplines from an

accredited Institution and Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education passes in at least three
subjects.

5.0 REGISTRATION FOR STUDIES AND COURSES

5.1 A candidate shall be registered after paying University fees. For first year candidates,
registration will be done after verification of original certificates.

5.2 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.

5.3 No candidate shall be registered using less than three names unless certificates of Primary
and Secondary schools and other institutions bear only two names Direct entrants shall be
registered using the names which appear in the O- Level and A-Level/Birth Certificates
whereas, an undergraduate equivalent candidate or a non-degree candidate shall be
registered using full names as they appear in the O/A-Level Certificates and certificates
from previous institutions.

5.4 Where differences in names exist between O/A- Level and Certificates from either other
institutions or birth certificates, the candidate shall be required to submit a registered deed
poll as evidence of legal approval of the change of names. In the event of lack of such
evidence, such a candidate shall not be registered for studies.

5.5 No candidate shall be allowed to change names during the course of study unless there is
compelling reason supported by deed poll.

5.6 Change of degree or non-degree progammes during the first year of study will depend on
the availability of a slot in the sought programme and the candidate meeting the
minimum admission requirements for the same programme. Change of degree or non-
degree programme shall only be permitted within three weeks after commencement of the
first semester of studies and after paying a non-refundable fee of TSh 10,000/= (reviewed
from time to time). A candidate wishing to change a degree programme shall also be

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 required to pay costs related to the change of the identity card. Such application shall be
addressed to the DVC (Academic) and routed through the Department hosting the
candidates current degree programme and the Department /Faculty/Institute offering the
sought degree or non-degree programme within the first week of the commencement of
studies. The fate of the application shall be known within two weeks of commencement of
studies.

5.7 A candidate wishing to change degree or non-degree programme after the first year of
studies shall be required to lodge 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 a candidate shall also pay the prevailing cost of processing a new
identity card.

5.8 The maximum period for which a student can register and remain a candidate for an
undergraduate degree or non-degree award shall be the sum of the degree or non-degree
programme total academic units plus two academic units but excluding approved period of
postponement of studies if any.

5.9 Candidates in Semester One shall be required to register for all courses in Semester 1.
The deadline for registration for Semester One candidates shall be three weeks from the
first date of the orientation week.

5.10 For candidates for prospective semesters 2-10, the deadline for provisional registration
for courses in a subsequent semester shall be four weeks before the end of the ongoing
semester. The registration will be finalized two weeks after the commencement of
studies for semesters 2-10

5.11 A candidate failing, within the prescribed period, to register with the
Department/Institute/Centre offering a course shall be deemed to have his/her
registration status withdrawn.
5.12 A candidate who does not register for an elective course required in a given semester
shall have lost the opportunity but may be allowed to register for such a course when
next offered. In case of a failure to register again without compelling reasons, the
candidate shall be discontinued.

5.13 The deadline for dropping a course or courses shall be TWO weeks after the start of a
semester.

5.14 For an elective course to be offered, the minimum number of candidates pursuing the
course should be ten.

6.0 ATTENDANCE OF LECTURES/SEMINARY/TUTORIALS/PRACTICAL

SESSIONS/FIELD PRACTICAL TRAINING

6.1 A candidate must attend all lectures/seminars/tutorials/practical session/field practical

training

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6.2 A candidate shall be required to attend all sessions of Field Practical Training (FPT) at the
stations assigned by their respective Departments/Faculties/Institutes/Directorates.

6.3 A candidate seeking permission of absence from attending classes shall fill in the
prescribed form (Form No. I)

6.4 The Dean of Students shall grant permission of absence from attending classes, for a
period not exceeding two days, to a candidate with genuine social or medical reasons after
consultation with the Resident Medical Officer (RMO).

6.5 Permission sought on the basis of academic reasons and for a period exceeding two days
(for social and medical reasons) up to a maximum of seven days shall be granted by the
Dean of the Faculty/Director of Institute hosting the degree programme. Permission of
absence for a period exceeding seven days shall be granted by the Office of the DVC
(Academic).

6.6 Permission of absence from Field Practical sessions shall be granted by the Dean or
Director or Head of Department or his appointee (i.e. FPT supervisor).

7.0 POSTPONEMENT AND RESUMPTION OF STUDIES

7.1 A candidate requesting for postponement of studies for compelling reasons including
inability to pay fees shall submit to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), a duly
completed request form (Form No. II) with a cover letter and supporting documents.
Reply to such request shall be expected within two weeks of submission.

7.2 Postponement of studies shall be for the duration of one semester or one academic unit.
Under special circumstances, the postponement of studies can be extended for only one
additional academic unit. Such extension shall only 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 shall cease to be a bona fide SUA
student and can only rejoin the University after re-admission as a fresh candidate.

7.3 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.

7.4 A candidate shall be allowed to resume studies in the semester for which permission was
granted.

7.5 A candidate permitted to postpone studies shall retain his/her registration and hence
registration number, but shall be required to pay appropriate fees and meet the costs of
production of identity card and any other documents which relate to the re-admission
process.

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7.6 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.

8.0 FATE OF DISCONTINUED STUDENTS

8.1 A candidate who ceases to be a bona fide 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 be liable for legal action and shall not be eligible for admission to
undergraduate and/or postgraduate studies at SUA.

8.2 A candidate who is discontinued on the basis of having failed to meet the minimum
requirements for continuing with studies may be re-admitted in a programme other than
the one he/she failed, as a fresh candidate. Re-admission in the degree or non-degree
programme that the candidate had initially failed shall only be after submitting evidence of
having undertaken additional training in the form of certificate/diploma or short courses in
the relevant discipline.
8.3 A candidate discontinued from studies on the basis of examination irregularities at SUA or
in any other institution of higher learning shall not be eligible for re-admission/admission
into any study programme at SUA.
GENERAL UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR
UNDERGRADUATE AND NON-DEGREE PROGRAMMES

A: REGULATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

9.0 EXAMINATIONS

9.1 Examinations shall include continuous assessments tests, quizzes, assignments, seminar
presentations, practical and oral tests and end of semester examinations including oral
examinations where applicable.

9.2 There shall be written university examinations at the end of each semester for each
course taught. There shall also be practical and/or oral examinations where applicable.

9.3 There shall be probation examinations before the beginning of the academic year for the
failed core and elective courses which are required for a candidate to attain minimum
credits (12 for each semester and 24 for each academic unit).

10.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATIONS

10.1 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. Records of attendance in each lecture/seminar/practical shall
be maintained by the instructor for one academic unit.

10.2 A candidate shall only be allowed to sit for scheduled University examination(s) if
he/she would have attended 80% of attendance of the course through lectures, seminars

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 and tutorials; but for practical sessions, a candidate must 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.

10.3 A candidate shall be required to attend all sessions of Field Practical Training (FPT) and
if a candidate 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 of being absent from FPT is granted, the candidate shall be
required to complete the training session using own resources.

11.0 ABSENCE FROM EXAMINATION

11.1 A candidate who absents oneself from an end of semester examination including
probation examination(s) without compelling reasons shall be deemed to have
absconded from examinations and shall be discontinued from studies.

11.2 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.

11.3 A candidate who fails to submit an assignment on time without compelling reasons may
be penalized according to a penalty marking system pre-indicated in the course outline
by instructor.

11.4 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.

11.5 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.
11.6 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.

11.7 Postponement of course assessment tests shall be granted by the course instructor and
reported to the Head of Department/Dean of Faculty/Director of
Institute/Directorate/Centre.

11.8 Request for postponement of end of semester examination(s) or course work assessment
tests shall be made by submitting duly completed prescribed forms with a cover letter
(Form No. III).

12.0 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF

EXAMINATIONS

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12.1 The pass mark shall be 50% for practical and theory, separately. There shall be no
compensation of marks scored in one paper for another paper.

12.2 Assessment of courses which have practical components shall be done as follows:
12.2.1 Students reports on practical work shall carry 5% of the assessment
12.2.2 Practical test[s] conducted each semester shall carry 20% of assessment
12.2.3 Take-home essays and assignments which will be given at appropriate stages
during the semester session will carry 5% of the assessment.
12.2.4 Tests and quizzes which will be given at appropriate stages during the semester
session will carry 20% of the assessment and the weighting of individual
assessment tool will be proportional to time allocated to it.
12.2.5 The end of semester written theory examination shall carry 25% of the semester
final mark.
12.2.6 The end of semester practical/oral examination account for 25% of the semester
final mark for the subject.

12.3 Assessment of courses which have formal practical during the course but no end of
semester practical examination shall be done as follows:
12.3.1 Students reports on practical work shall carry 10% of the assessment
12.3.2 Practical test[s] conducted each semester shall carry 30 % of the assessment
12.3.3 Take-home essays, assignments which will be given at appropriate stages during
the semester session will carry maximum 5% of the assessment.
12.3.4 Tests and quizzes which will be given at appropriate stages during the semester
will carry 15 % of the assessment and the weighting of individual assessment
tool will be proportional to time allocated for the test/quiz.
12.3.5 The end of semester written theory examination shall account for 40% of the
semester final mark for the subject.

12.4 Assessment of courses which have no practical components shall be done as follows:
12.4.1 Take-home essays and/or assignments shall account for 10% of the end of
semester marks for the course.
12.4.2 Seminar reports and presentations where applicable shall account for 10% of the
end of semester marks for the course
12.4.3 Tests/quizzes during the semester shall account for 20% of the marks or 30% of
the marks for courses without assessed seminar reports and/or presentations,
with weighting of each test/quiz being proportional to time allocated for the
test/quiz.
12.4.4 The final written paper shall account for 60% of the end of semester final mark
for the course.

12.5 Notwithstanding the above-mentioned apportionment of marks, there may be course-

dependent variation that shall be clearly spelt out in the approved course curriculum.

12.6 At the designated semester for each degree or non-degree programme, each candidate
will present a research project proposal to constitute examinable subject Research
Project I which must be passed.

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12.7 A candidate who fails in Research Project I shall be required to re-submit the research
project proposal within one month of the release of the results.

12.8 Each finalist candidate shall be required to undertake a Research Project (to constitute
the examinable subject Research Project II) being the execution of research project
proposal developed in Research Project I. and shall, before the start of the end- of-
semester study break, be required to submit a report (in printed and electronic form) to
the Head of Department in which the Research Project was conducted.

12.9 The Research Project report shall be marked. Passing in Research Project report is a
requirement for the award of a degree or non-degree.

12.10 A candidate who will not have submitted the Research Project report in time and without
compelling reasons will be deemed to have failed in Research Project II (hence awarded
zero mark).

12.11 In deciding whether or not to accept a Research Project report which has been submitted
late, circumstances leading to late submission of the Research Project report would have
to be taken into consideration by the respective Department.

12.12 A candidate who fails in Research Project II will be allowed to re-submit the report
within six months from the date of the release of examination results or within such
period as shall be recommended to Senate, by the board of the relevant
Faculty/Institute/Directorate/Centre.

12.13 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.

12.14 For the undergraduate engineering programmes in the Department of Agricultural

Engineering and Land Planning, the following special regulations shall apply:
12.14.1 Every Industrial Practical training shall be treated as a subject of the succeeding
Semester and the results shall contribute to the particular academic unit.
12.14.2 Practical Training reports shall be handed in for assessment before the end of the
second week of the succeeding semester.
13.0 PROGRESSION BETWEEN ACADEMIC UNITS

13.1 A candidate shall be allowed to proceed to the next academic unit under a continuing
status after passing the examinations in all core courses and elective courses that make
a minimum of 24 credits. Such a candidate shall have passed a minimum of 12 credits
per semester with the exception of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) in
semester 10 which is mainly a practical-oriented semester.
13.2 A candidate failing to get a total of 16 credits and a GPA of 2.0 and for the BVM
candidates a weighted average of 50%, based on the best 24 credits including all core
courses and electives in that academic unit shall be discontinued from studies.

13.3 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 candidates, a weighted average of more than

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 50% in that academic unit shall be required to sit for probation examination(s) offered
before the start of the subsequent academic unit.

13.4 Except for the special case of the BVM candidates as indicated below, a candidate
who fails probation examinations shall be allowed to proceed to the next academic unit
as a probation candidate. Such a candidate shall be required to retake the
examination(s) as a third 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 as a third attempt when next offered.

13.5 Save for BVM candidates, a candidate who fails in examination(s) which is/are
required to make the minimum pass credits for any academic unit after three attempts
shall be BARRED from continuing into subsequent academic unit but shall be given
the opportunity to retake the course(s) and examination(s) as last attempt when next
offered. A candidate who fails to graduate because of failing examination(s) after
three attempts will be given the option of retaking the course(s) and examination(s) as
last attempt when next offered.

13.6 For BVM candidates, progression from one academic unit to another shall be as
follows:

13.6.1 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.

13.6.2 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.

13.6.3 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) as third and last
attempt when next offered.

13.6.4 A BVM candidate who fails in examination(s) for an elective or electives

which is/are required to make the minimum pass credits for any academic unit
after three attempts shall be BARRED from continuing into subsequent
academic unit but shall be given the opportunity to retake the course and
examinations (as last attempt) when next offered.

13.7 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

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 recorded in the transcript unless the candidate re-takes and passes the examination(s)
during the second or third attempt.

13.8 The maximum grade to be awarded to courses which were responsible for a candidate
to re-take the examination shall be C of pass mark 50%.

13.9 A candidate who fails in one component (theory or practical) of the examination shall
be on probation for only the failed component of the course. However, the maximum
grade obtained for the course after sitting for the probation examination in the failed
component of the subject shall be C with maximum pass mark 50%.

13.10 There shall be the option of oral examination in lieu of practical in courses with
practical coursework assessment but no formal end of Semester Practical University
examinations.

14.0 EXAMINATION IRREGULARITIES

14.1 All cases of Examination irregularities shall be reported to and handled by the office
of the DVC (Academic).

14.2 There shall be an Examination Irregularities Committee (EIC) appointed by the

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) which will handle and advise the DVC
(Academic) on reported cases of examination irregularities.
14.3 Candidates are not allowed to enter examination venues without the
approval/permission of the invigilator(s). A candidate found to have done so shall be
reported to the DVC (Academic) and the fate of such a candidate may include being
barred from sitting for the examination.

14.4 All candidates are required to be present within the examination premises 30 minutes
before the scheduled time of the examinations.

14.5 No candidate shall be admitted to the examination room 30 minutes after the
commencement of the examinations.
14.6 A candidate reporting late (more than 30 minutes after the start of examination) shall
be barred from sitting for the examination and his/her case reported to the DVC
(Academic).

14.7 A candidate who is barred from sitting for the scheduled end of semester/probation
examination for reporting late shall, upon the Senate being satisfied with justifying
reasons, be allowed to sit for the examination during the subsequent probation
examination period.

14.8 In the case of continuous assessment test a candidate barred from sitting for a test for
reporting more than thirty minutes after the start of the test for compelling reasons,
may be allowed to do the missed test before the end of the semester. In the case where
the candidate reporting late for a test had no compelling reason(s), such a candidate
shall be considered to have attempted and failed the examination (hence awarded zero
mark).

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14.9 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 DVC (Academic). Such a candidate shall be considered
to have attempted and failed the respective examination (hence awarded zero mark).

14.10 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
identity to be determined shall not be allowed to sit for the scheduled examination and
the case shall then be reported to the DVC (Academic). Such a candidate shall be
considered to have attempted and failed the respective examination(s) (hence awarded
zero mark).

14.11 No candidate shall be allowed to enter an examination venue while wearing a cap, hat,
sweater, pullover, jacket or overcoat. However, under special circumstances, such as
medical grounds, and upon request, the DVC (Academic) can grant permission for a
candidate to use put on such attire during the examination(s). A candidate found with
such attire during examinations shall be required to surrender the piece(s) of garments
and the case reported to the DVC for investigation by EIC. However, a candidate shall
be allowed to continue with the examination and subsequent examinations during the
period of investigation.

14.12 No candidate shall be allowed to enter examination venue with unauthorized materials.
In this regulation, unauthorized materials include cell phones, handbags, purses,
books, written and other form of papers or materials as determined and notified from
time to time by the University.

14.13 A candidate is not permitted to enter examination venue with any inscriptions on any
body part or clothing that can be construed as an aid to answering examination
questions.

14.14 A candidate found in possession of unauthorized materials shall be required to

surrender the material(s) to the invigilator(s) and will be allowed to proceed with the
examination and the case reported to the DVC (Academic).

14.15 A candidate who carries any type of unauthorized material(s) into examination
premises and 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 DVC (Academic) following the recommendations of the
Examination Irregularities Committee. A candidate who will be found to have
committed such an offence twice shall be discontinued from studies.

14.16 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

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 allowed to proceed with the examination and other subsequent examinations during
the period of investigation of the case by the Examination Irregularities Committee.

14.17 No candidate shall be allowed to communicate with fellow candidates after entering
the examination venue. 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 committed examination irregularity and the case shall be
reported to the DVC for investigation by the EIC. The candidate however will be
allowed to continue with examinations during the period of investigation.

14.18 A candidate who causes disturbances or any form of chaos during the examination
shall be evicted from the examination room immediately and may be prohibited by the
DVC (Academic) from sitting for subsequent examinations. The fate of such a
candidate shall be determined by the DVC (Academic) upon investigation by the EIC.

14.19 Candidates shall not be allowed to borrow materials of any kind including calculators,
rulers, statistical tables, pencils and pens among candidates during examinations. A
candidate found to be involved in the act of borrowing or exchanging material(s) of
any form during the examinations shall be deemed to have contravened university
examination regulation and hence shall be required to surrender them to the
Invigilator(s). Cases of such candidates shall be reported to the DVC (Academic) for
investigation. Such a candidate shall however be allowed to continue with
examinations during the period of investigation.

14.20 Save for medical, physiological or other justifiable reasons intimated before the start
of examination, no candidate will be allowed to chew anything while in the
examination venue. A candidate found to be doing so and refuses to produce exhibit
of the material being chewed will be guilty of attempting to destroy evidence of
possession of unauthorized materials while in the examination venue and his/her case
shall be reported to the DVC (Academic) for investigation by EIC.

14.21 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 Officer. 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 who had been served with a letter of warning
before shall be discontinued from studies.

14.22 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 into the end of the said examinations. Permission to go out temporarily during
the examination shall only be provided under special circumstances by the Invigilator.

14.23 In some examinations, the rubric may indicate that the question paper shall be
collected together with the answer book. In such cases no candidate will be allowed to
go out of the examination room with an examination paper. Candidates who do not
submit the question paper shall be deemed to have contravened a University
Examination regulation and a valid penalty (such as non-marking of the answer book)
as spelt out on the rubric shall apply.

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14.24 No candidate will be allowed to go out of the examination room with a used or unused
answer book. Possession of used or unused SUA examination answer book(s) shall be
deemed to be commission of examination irregularity. Possession of these materials
by other unauthorized people who are not students shall be dealt with in accordance
with the law and SUA work regulations.

14.25 Bodily search of a candidate suspected of carrying unauthorized materials shall be

done by member(s) of staff of the same sex.

14.26 Candidates have the responsibility of reporting any alleged examination irregularities
to the DVC (Academic) for investigation by the EIC.

14.27 All cases of examination irregularities requiring investigations shall be handled by EIC
that will advise the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee (SUGSC) which will in
turn advise Senate accordingly.

14.28 The EIC shall investigate all cases of examination irregularities as directed by the
DVC (Academic) upon receiving reports from invigilator(s).

14.29 The EIC, upon being tasked to investigate a case of examination irregularity, shall
have the powers to summon candidates and members of staff as it deems necessary.

14.30 In general, any candidate who will be proven to have cheated in any examination shall
be discontinued from studies.

14.31 All cases of examination irregularities shall be concluded within three months of being
reported to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic).

15.0 PLAGIARISM

15.1 A candidate who appropriates the writings or results of other persons, whatever the
medium (text, written or electronic, computer programs, data sets, visual images
whether still or moving) and then dishonestly presents them as his/her own shall be
guilty of plagiarism.

15.2 A candidate shall be deemed to have committed an act of Plagiarism if a supervisor,

examiner, head of Department, member of the various committees responsible for
checking and certifying compliance to approved publication standards or any other
person observes the following:
15.2.1 The candidate has submitted or presented the work of another person as his or
her own;
15.2.2 The candidate has submitted the same, or substantially the same work more
than once at the same or another institution;
15.2.3 The candidate has fabricated or falsified results/data;
15.2.4 The candidate has submitted false records, information or documents;
15.2.5 The candidate has omitted due acknowledgement of the work of another
person;

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 15.2.6 There is collusion i.e. when two or more candidates collaborate to produce the
same work submitted by each, without prior formal permission for such
collaboration; and
15.2.7 The candidate has used, by payment or otherwise, a third party to produce
Research Project report or any assignment write-up in whole or in part.

15.3 All cases of alleged plagiarism shall be reported to the DVC (Academic) who shall
refer them to the EIC for investigation.

15.4 Depending on the extent or seriousness of the confirmed plagiarism, the following
sanctions shall be applied:
15.4.1 REJECTION of the Research Project proposal, report or part thereof and
therefore the candidate being required to re-write or re-take the research work.
15.4.2 DISCONTINUATION from studies
15.4.3 DEPRIVATION of a degree, non-degree award or any other academic
credentials already awarded by the university

C: GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

16.0 DATES OF EXAMINATIONS

16.1 Dates and times of conducting continuous assessment tests shall be indicated by the
respective instructor(s) in the course schedules, and shall, as far as possible, be
respected by both parties (instructors and students).

16.2 All course assessments shall be carried out in time to allow results to be known to
candidates at least one week before the study break preceding the end of semester
examinations

16.3 Dates for the end of semester and probation examination shall be published in the
University Almanac.

17.0 CONDUCT OF THE UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

17.1 Overall co-ordination and control of the University Examinations shall be the
responsibility of the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).

17.2 End of semester examinations shall be coordinated and conducted under the control of
the Dean/Director, of the respective Faculty/Institute/Directorate/Centre in
collaboration with Head of Department.

17.3 All end of semester theory and practical (where applicable) examinations shall be
examined for three hours. As far as possible no end of semester examination shall
have sole examiner.

18.0 BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION

COMMITTIES

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18.1 There shall be Departmental/Institute/Center Examination Moderation Committees
responsible for moderating end of semester examinations.

18.2 Moderation of examinations shall also involve External Examiners who shall be
invited in examination marking and overall assessment at the end of the academic unit.

18.3 Moderation shall include evaluating the quality of semester course assessment tests,
copies of which shall have been deposited at the office of the Head/Director of
Department/Institute//Directorate/Centre hosting the degree or non-degree programme.

18.4 There shall be a Board of Examiners at Departmental level that shall consider and
recommend results for presentation at Faculty/Institute/Directorate/Centre Board of
Examiners meeting.

19.0 RELEASE OF END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION RESULTS

19.1 Provisional examination results as recommended by Examiners Board shall be

approved by Faculty/Institute/Center Boards.

19.2 Release of provisional examination results (as approved by Faculty/Institute/Center

Boards) shall be the responsibility of the respective Dean/Director.

19.3 Final approval of examination results is the mandate of Senate.

19.4 Publication and custody of the final approved examination results as approved by
Senate shall be the responsibility of the DVC (Academic).

19.5 Examination results shall be posted on notice boards at SUA and published in the SUA
website or any other means as deemed appropriate. In publishing the results, the
anonymity of the student must be protected.

19.6 The final Senate-approved results for each semester and for each academic unit shall
be archived in hard-bound booklet with a serial number and date and in a PDF soft
copy of the same number and date.

20.0 PROCEDURE FOR APPEALS

20.1 Students appeals shall be lodged to respective Deans/Directors using special appeal
forms (Form No. IV), within one academic unit from the date of publication of results.

20.2 Except where unfair marking, wrongful computation of marks or grades or other
irregularity committed in the conduct of any examination is alleged no appeal shall be
accepted on any other ground.

20.3 All appeals must be accompanied by a non-refundable appeal fee of twenty thousand
shillings (TSh 20,000) only, which shall be subject to revision from time to time.

20.4 Appeals shall initially be considered by the Faculty/Institute Undergraduate Studies

Committees.

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20.5 The Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee (SUGSC) shall consider
recommendations of the Faculty/Institute/Directorate/Centre committees and shall
advise Senate accordingly.

20.6 Senate may consider a maximum of two appeals for the same results. These two
appeals must be made within one year of publication of the results.

21.0 ANSWER BOOKS AND PRESERVATION OF EXAMINATION SCRIPTS

21.1 On the cover of the SUA answer books there shall be a space for entry of the date of
examination.

21.2 To forestall illegal use of examination answer books before and after examinations,
invigilators should ensure candidates enter both the examination number and the serial
number of the answer book in the candidate-signed examination list.

21.2 The University shall preserve examination scripts for the purpose of reference for a
period of two academic units after the end of the respective examinations.

22.0 CLASSIFICATION OF DEGREES AND NON-DEGREE AWARDS

22.1 For the purposes of classification of degree and non-degree awards, a Five-Point
System shall be used in averaging the final grades.

22.2 Letter grades shall be assigned points based on equations, which take into account the
candidates raw marks in calculating the Grade Point (GP) for individual subjects. For
all degree and non-degree programmes, with the exception of BVM degree, 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 69.9% Y = 0.08X 1.2 (4.0 4.39)
B: 60 64.9% Y = 0.2X 9 (3.0 3.99)
C: 50 59.9% Y = 0.1X 3 (2.0 2.99)
D: 40 49.9% Y = 0.1X 3 (1.0 1.99)
E: 0 39.9% Y = (0.025) X (0.0 0.99)

Where Y = Grade point; X = Raw marks

22.3 Regarding the Grade Point Average (GPA), this shall be calculated (as shown below)
on the basis of weight (credits) of the courses taken.

22.4 The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree shall be awarded following a
successful completion of the degree programme and this degree shall not be classified.

22.5 The BVM course grading system shall be as hereunder, save for the cases where a
course is offered by Faculty/Department/ Institute/ Directorate/Centre where the

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 grading system is different. In that case, the course grading system of the
Faculty/Department/ Institute/ Directorate/Centre offering the course shall be used.

A: 75 - 100%
B+: 70 - 74.9%
B: 60 69.9%
C: 50 59.9%
D: 0 49.9%

23.0 SUA UNDERGRADUATE AND NON-DEGREE AWARDS

23.1 A candidate shall be eligible for degree or non-degree award after the fulfillment of all
the requirements for the award of a degree or non-degree qualification.

23.2 A deceased candidate who had fulfilled all the requirements for the award of a degree
or non-degree qualification shall be eligible for posthumous award of the same.
23.3 A candidate shall be deprived of a degree, diploma or certificate or any other academic
award granted to him or her by the University on what the Council and Senate deem as
good cause. For the purposes of this regulation, good cause means conclusive
evidence on cheating in examination, plagiarism and fabrication of examination
results.

24.0 PROCEDURE FOR CALCULATING OVERALL GRADE POINT AVERAGE

(GPA) AND CLASSIFICATION OF DEGREES

24.1 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
transcript.

24.2 The total credits for each course taken by a candidate shall have to be obtained in
order to get the weight for courses.

24.3 To get a score for each course, multiply the points in section (14.2), by corresponding
credits in section (14.7).

24.4 The total score for the degree shall be the sum of scores for all courses computed as in
section (14.8).

24.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) score for the degree shall be computed by dividing the
Total Score in section (14.9) by the total credits obtainable under section (14.7).

24.6 The final degree classification for classifiable degree shall be as follows:-

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 Class Grade GPA range
First Class A 4.4 - 5.0
Upper Second B+ 3.5 - 4.39
Lower Second B 2.7 3.49
Pass C 2.0 - 2.69

25.0 ISSUANCE OF TRANSCRIPTS

25.1 The University shall issue transcripts as shown here under (subject to revision):
(i) Partial transcripts will cost TShs 10,000
(ii) Full transcript will cost TSh 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. These rates are
subject to revision from time to time.

26.0 REPLACEMENT OF LOST ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES

26.1 The University may issue a copy of a degree/award certificate in case of loss of the
original on the following conditions:
(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 DUPLICATE visibly
(iv) A non-refundable fee of 30,000/= or equivalent (US$ 30) shall be charged, for the
copy of the certificate or transcript issued.
ADMISSION AND EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate studies at SUA comprise of Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and PhD
degrees and Postdoctoral studies designed to develop mastery in skills and subject
matter specialization in the disciplines of choice. Standard duration for Postgraduate
studies range from 12 months for Diplomas, 12 to 24 months for Masters and
Postdoctoral studies and 48 months for PhD degrees. Options exist for course work
and research, research only and coursework only for Masters and for course work and
research and research only for PhD degrees. While Postdoctoral studies are by research
only, or a combination of research and teaching. Registration modality for
Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and PhD degrees may be full time or part time as
specified under subsequent sections. Part time studies can also be undertaken in the
form of Evening programmes established in some disciplines.

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.

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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. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES

The Masters 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;

(iv) Learn how to present results of research in a scholarly manner;

(v) Make some important contribution to knowledge even though it may not be very
original.

1.0 Structure and Duration of Masters Degrees

The standard Masters Degree Programmes of Sokoine University of Agriculture will be
by Coursework and Research. Variations include:
Masters by Course work only and
Masters 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

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 may be established for Masters Degree by Coursework and Research and for Masters
Degree by Coursework only.

1.1 Masters 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 Masters Degree Programmes by Research only

Descriptors and Standards for Masters by Research only
A Masters degree by research only is a new introduction. It is designed to offer
Masters 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 Masters
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 Masters 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 Masters Degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture
shall either hold an Honours Degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture or a

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 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 Masters 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.

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 Masters 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 Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework and Research.

3.1.1 Candidates shall be registered for Masters degree by coursework-study followed by
research leading to a dissertation.

3.1.2 Each candidate shall be assigned a supervisor(s) appointed by the Department/Institute

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

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 candidates progress, including outcome of seminars. The reports shall normally be
submitted in sequence, one for the period ending June 30 th and the other for the period
ending December 31st of each calendar year. Supervisors shall normally be allocated
from amongst SUA staff. Where a candidate is allocated a supervisor from institutions
outside SUA, he/she must also be allocated a supervisor from SUA who shall also be the
candidates main supervisor.

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
candidates 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).

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 Masters 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 Masters 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

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3.2.1 Candidates shall be registered for the Masters degree by research only leading to a
thesis.

3.2.2 Each candidate shall be assigned a supervisor(s) appointed by the Department/Institute

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
candidates progress, including outcome of seminars. The reports shall normally be
submitted in sequence, one for the period ending June 30 th and the other for the period
ending December 31st of each calendar year. 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. Supervisors shall normally be allocated from
amongst SUA staff. Where a candidate is allocated a supervisor from institutions outside
SUA, he/she must also be allocated a supervisor from SUA who shall also be the
candidates main supervisor.

3.2.3 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 candidates 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).

3.2.4 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.

3.2.5 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.

3.2.6 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 Masters degree by coursework only.

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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 Masters 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 Masters 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 Masters 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, Masters by coursework and research
and Masters 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 Masters by coursework and research, the coursework
portion shall consist of a minimum of 12 and a maximum 20 credit hours. Masters 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 Masters 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 Masters 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.

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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.

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 Equation Grade Point Description

Marks
(%)
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.

4.11 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.

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 Any candidate who shall be shown to have cheated in any part of the examination shall be
discontinued from studies.

4.12 There shall be no external examiners for postgraduate coursework.

4.13 All coursework results for Postgraduate diploma and Masters 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 candidates 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 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. Structures, Types and Formats of Dissertations for Masters Degrees Programmes

The Masters 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

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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 Masters
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
7.2.1 The student must have at least two full-length papers emanating solely from his/her
Masters studies. He/she must appear as first author (except when a different type of order
of authors is customary in the students field of research).

7.2.2 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.

7.2.3 Following the list of publications, a declaration is to be included by the student, that the
dissertation/thesis summarizes his/her independent efforts.

7.2.4 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.

7.2.5 In addition, the student may wish to add supplements or appendices of unpublished data
to the particular published papers.

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7.2.6 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.

7.2.7 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
7.3.1 Dissertation/thesis in publishable manuscript (manuscript-within-dissertation) format
shall consist of chapters in form of publishable papers.

7.3.2 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.

7.3.3 The format and writing style of the individual manuscript shall be determined by the
targeted journal.

7.3.4 Binding of the final dissertation/thesis shall adhere to SUA guidelines as stipulated in the
Guidelines for preparing dissertations/thesis and other publications.

8. Submission of Dissertations/Theses
8.1 For Masters 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 Masters 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 Masters 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.

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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 candidates 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:-

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 Masters 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. Examination of Masters 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.

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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.

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 Masters 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.

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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. Examination of Research Paper

In order to develop skills and practical experience in the discipline of specialization, some
Masters 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 Masters candidate.
What is expected of the PhD candidate is thus far much more than what has been outlined
above for the Masters candidate. Here the supervisor(s) expects the candidate to:-
(i) Make a distinct contribution to new knowledge of facts and/or theory;

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(ii) Produce considerably more original work than required for the Masters programme;

(iii) Manifest greater depth and breadth in his/her review of the relevant literature than is the
case for the Masters 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 Masters 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 both undergraduate and postgraduate levels only as a remedy
for perceived deficiencies in the candidates 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.

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 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
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

research supervisor(s) 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. Supervisors shall normally be allocated from
amongst SUA staff. Where a candidate is allocated a supervisor from institutions outside
SUA, he/she must also be allocated a supervisor from SUA who shall also be the
candidates main supervisor.

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 candidates 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

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 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.

1.1.2 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 candidates area of
specialization, as recommended by the supervisor(s) 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, 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 Masters programmes (section B 4.10).

1.2 Doctoral Degree Programmes by Research only

1.2.1 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 candidates 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/Director of Institute to call and assign topics for the

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 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 Masters degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture or relevant
Masters 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 Masters degree and doing
at least one full years 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
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.

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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 supervisor(s).

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 supervisor(s) appointed by

Faculty/Institute Board on the recommendation of the relevant Department. The
supervisor(s) 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 30 th
and the other for the period ending December 31 st of each calendar year. Supervisors shall
normally be allocated from amongst SUA staff. Where a candidate is allocated a
supervisor from institutions outside SUA, he/she must also be allocated a supervisor from
SUA who shall also be the candidates main supervisor.

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

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 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 students field of research).

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 main 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 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.

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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
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 candidates 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
Masters 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

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 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
Masters 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 Panellists 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 panellists 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 examiners dissertation/thesis reports
before viva voce examination.

There shall be provided a modus operandi and terms of reference by which viva voce
panellists 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 panellists shall, as far as possible, work towards arriving at a unanimous
decision on the candidates overall results of the PhD. Where the panellists 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.

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 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 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:-

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Department
Supervisors
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.

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.

3.4 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.

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3.5 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 continue
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 basis 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 Bachelors degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture of at least ten years
standing, or

2.2 Holder of Masters 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

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2.4 Holder of a Bachelors, a Masters 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.

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 candidates 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 Masters 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 candidates 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 candidates contribution to ascertain that:

4.3.1The work shows outstanding originality.

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4.3.2The candidates contribution to new knowledge has been substantial.
4.3.3The format of presentation of the candidates work is acceptable.

4.4 The examiners shall submit a report on the candidates 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
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.

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 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 Supervisor(s) 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.

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4.6 In case where discontinuation is recommended, the student has the right to appeal in
writing to Senate. The Senates decision is final.

G. PREPARATION OF DISSERTATIONS/THESES

1.0 Guidelines
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 Dissertations/Theses and other Publications. Copies of this
document are available at the Directorate of Research and Postgraduate Studies.

2.0 Acts of Plagiarism

2.1 Acts of malpractice in the preparation of dissertations/theses, especially where someone

uses another persons words, ideas, or work and pretends they are his/her own without
citing the origin, refers to plagiarism. Such acts constitute cheating which is an academic
misconduct as it can result in unearned or undeserved academic award or credit.

2.2 A candidate shall be deemed to have committed an act of Plagiarism if a supervisor,

examiner, Head of Department, member of the various committees responsible for
checking and certifying compliance to approved publication standards or any other person
observes the following:
(i) one has submitted or presented the work of another person as his or her own;
(ii) there is submission of the same, or substantially the same work more than once at
the same or another institution;
(iii) there is fabrication or falsification of results/data;
(iv) there is submission of false records, information or documents;
(v) there is omission of due acknowledgement of the work of another person;
(vi) there is collusion, i.e., when two or more students collaborate to produce the same
work submitted by each, without prior formal permission for such collaboration;
(vii) one has used by payment or otherwise a third-party to produce the dissertation/thesis
in whole or in part.

2.3 All cases of alleged acts of plagiarism 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 for purposes of examining the case for evidence
of plagiarism. Upon completion of the cases examination, the Committee shall submit a
report of its findings and recommendations to Senate for approval, prior to any action.
Depending on the nature and extent or seriousness of plagiarism committed the following
sanctions shall be applicable:

(i) rejection of the work (research proposal, dissertation or thesis) or part of the work and
therefore the student be required to re-write or re-take the research work;

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(iii) deprivation of a degree or other academic credentials already awarded by the

University.

H. GUIDELINES ON SUPERVISION OF HIGHER DEGREE CANDIDATES

1.0 General Duties and Responsibilities of Supervisors

1.1 The Supervisor is the Universitys agent in ensuring that:-
(i) A particular higher degree candidate is maintaining satisfactory progress.

(ii) The candidate receives adequate advice and encouragement on the coursework and
thesis/dissertation research project.

(iii) The work being done on the thesis/dissertation is reviewed critically and on a
continuous basis.

1.2 From the Universitys point of view, a positive attitude and relationship between the
supervisor and the candidate is essential in order to:
(i) Ensure that the candidate completes his/her studies successfully.

(ii) Be able to identify difficult problems or inadequate work early enough to avoid
unnecessary frustrations for the candidate.

1.3 Since the Supervisor is the agent of the University to ensure that the students work
attains a satisfactory standard, he/she has the duty to acquaint himself/herself with all the
Universitys Higher Degree Regulations. He/she also has the responsibility to know
his/her student and to be familiar with whatever special problems he/she may have, and in
details.
1.4 The Supervisor should know and make a distinction when supervising Masters
candidates and when supervising PhD candidates. He/she should understand that:

1.4.1The Masters Programme is designed primarily as a training course by means of which

the candidate will:-

(i) Acquire certain new knowledge, skills and techniques.

(ii) Be exposed to the fundamentals of research.

(iii) Learn how to present the results of research in a scholarly manner.

(iv) Make some important contribution to knowledge even though it may not be very
original.

Because he/she lacks previous research experience, the Masters candidate requires close
and careful supervision at all times, but more so during the early stages when learning the

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scholarly manner for the first time.

1.4.2The PhD in contrast, is recognition of successful postgraduate research experience. Here

the Supervisor should recognise that the candidate had already acquired some training
experience in research when he/she was a Masters candidate.

What is expected of the PhD candidate is thus far much more than what has been outlined
above for the Masters candidate. Here the supervisor expects the candidate to:-
(i) Make a distinct contribution to new knowledge of facts and/or theory.

(ii) Produce considerably more original work than required for the Masters programme.

(iii) Manifest greater depth and breadth in his/her review of the relevant literature than is
the case for the Masters 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 Masters 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. Still it is
the responsibility of the Supervisor to guide the candidate in the right direction.

1.5 The Supervisor has the responsibility of assisting the higher degree candidate in the
formulation of an appropriate higher degree research project and to ensure that the
candidate presents seminars as required.
1.6 The Supervisor has the responsibility to focus ahead and see the potential and limitations
of the research problem before the candidate goes far with the research work. He/she
should be capable of seeing, through his previous research experience, whether or not the
candidate will get meaningful data within one to three years of research, whether or not
the proposed research problem is a long term one which does not fit as a higher degree
research topic, etc. Supervisors must have this kind of insight in order to significantly
reduce the common problem of students wasted effort to a minimum.

1.7 The Supervisor has the responsibility to monitor the candidates progress throughout the
research period. There are various methods through which he/she can be kept in close
touch with the students research progress:-

1.7.1 Demanding the candidate to submit periodic reports about his/her research findings. The
reports may well constitute drafts of the final dissertation/thesis. In reviewing them the
supervisor shall take the opportunity to advise the candidate on matters of presentation
and if necessary, to give suggestions where modifications are required. The supervisor
shall also have the responsibility to ensure that student submit to the Postgraduate
Studies Committee Progress report every six months.

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1.7.2 The Supervisor shall use such reports as a basis for writing his own report to the
Postgraduate Studies Committee on the candidates research progress and the basis for
recommending the upgrading of the candidates registration from the Masters to PhD
programme, or if need be recommending him/her for discontinuation from studies.

1.7.3 Regular consultation between the candidate and the supervisor to discuss the research
work is advised. Frequent consultations help to make the Supervisor aware of new
problems in the students research since the last report and to suggest remedial measures
before it is too late.

1.7.4 Organising seminar presentations by the candidates. Seminar presentations by the

candidate to the relevant Department/Panel about his/her research work gives him/her an
opportunity to think more critically about his/her work, and also a unique opportunity of
being criticised by others while standing on his/her own.

1.8 The supervisor also has the responsibility to ensure that the candidate has given an
appropriate title to his/her thesis work at the end of the dissertation/thesis research and
when submitting a notice to submit the thesis/dissertation for examination.

1.9 The Supervisor also has the important responsibility of guiding the candidate in his/her
thesis/dissertation writing. Here it should be emphasised that although the writing of the
thesis/dissertation is entirely the responsibility of the higher degree candidate, it is the
Supervisors responsibility to ensure that the student submits a thesis of a standard, which
is acceptable for the degree for which it is intended.

In order to avoid unnecessary embarrassments to the candidate, to the Supervisor and the
University on rejected theses, the following remedial measures are suggested:-

1.9.1 The Supervisor should be accessible, should show interest and enthusiasm in the
candidates research work, and should have a positive and friendly relationship with the
candidate.

1.9.2 The Supervisor should discuss the dissertation/thesis drafts with the candidate all along.
In order to save the students time, the Supervisor should undertake to meet the
candidate and to discuss his/her dissertation/thesis draft within two weeks of receiving
the manuscript.

1.9.3 The Supervisor should read the candidates drafts carefully and critically, giving
constructive suggestions on how and where the dissertation/thesis could be improved.

1.9.4 The Supervisor should advise the candidate on what details should be placed in the main
body of the dissertation/thesis, what should better be in appendices, what should better
be expressed by illustrations, how to write the Bibliography, etc.

In the end, the Supervisor should read the entire final draft and satisfy himself/herself
that the dissertation/thesis is ready for examination.

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1.10 The Supervisor also has the responsibility of recommending to the Head of the
Department/Faculty/Institute, potential External Examiners for the candidates
dissertation/thesis.

1.11 Finally, the Supervisor has also the responsibility of guiding the candidate in the revision
of the dissertation/thesis in the event that such revisions are recommended by the External
or other Examiners.

2.0 Other Recommendations on Supervisors Duties and Students Progress

2.1 It is evident also from the preceding account that frequent consultation between the
higher degree candidate and his/her Supervisor is necessary to ensure that the candidate
does not go astray in his/her research. It is suggested, therefore, that if the candidates
main Supervisor should be away from the University for more than three consecutive
months, an acting Supervisor should be appointed.

2.2 It is suggested also that in an attempt to have some kind of uniformity in the information
brought in by Supervisors to the Postgraduate Studies Committee on their postgraduate
students research progress, the use of a standard progress report form for higher degree
research candidates be used (Appendix 10). Information provided shall be used by the
Director for Research and Postgraduate studies to report students progress to their
Sponsors and/or employer when requested to do so, and shall use the form in Appendix
11.

2.3 In the course of supervising a higher degree candidate, a situation may crop up whereby
one or more of the following relationships develops:

(i) Breakdown in communication between the student and the Supervisor;

(ii) Personal clashes and conflicts between the Supervisor and the candidate;
(iii) Hostile relationship between the Supervisor and the Candidate;
(iv) Refusal of the Candidate to follow the Supervisors advice.

When such a situation occurs, it is recommended that both the supervisor and the
candidate report the problem, in writing to the Head of the Department/Dean of
Faculty/Director of Institute. The Head should study the nature of the problem and
recommend to the Facultys and subsequently to the Postgraduate Studies Committee for
one of the following actions:
(a) The candidate be warned in writing, about his/her weakness (if it is established that
he/she is the cause of the problem);

(b) The candidate be transferred to another Department (where possible and where
necessary);

(c) The supervisor be told/warned of his/her weakness (if it is established that he/she is
the cause of the problem), but continue to supervise the candidate;

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 (d) A new supervisor be appointed to guide the candidate (if the Head is convinced that
this would be the best solution);

(e) A small advisory panel be established by the Head of the Department to guide the
candidate if there is no other single person in the Department who has the expertise
to supervise the candidate;

(f) Any other reasonable action, including discontinuation of the candidate.

2.4 Since, from what has been outlined above, it is evident that the supervisors responsibility
for the candidate is a great one and since the job of supervision is time-consuming and
laborious on the part of the supervisor, it is recommended that:-
2.4.1 For purposes of quality assurance, in case of PhD supervision the main supervisor must
be a PhD holder with a rank of Senior Lecturer and above.

2.4.2 In order to ensure that the candidates are adequately supervised; the Departments should
control the number of candidates a single staff member can supervise at a time.

2.4.3 The staff members supervision responsibilities should be taken into consideration by
the Head of Department when assigning teaching load. It is recommended that when one
is a sole supervisor the maximum number of students to supervise should be five. While
in co-supervision, the maximum number of students should be eight. Co-supervision of
students should be encouraged. Supervision will only count up to when the candidate
submits the dissertation/thesis for examination

2.4.4 As a token of appreciation for the supervisors guidance to the candidate, the fourth copy
of the candidates thesis/dissertation should be returned to the supervisor as his/her
permanent record of the work he/she supervised.

2.5 In case of the Supervisor finishing contract with Sokoine University of Agriculture and:-
2.5.1 The student is in the final stages of his/her studies, arrangements be made in such a way
that the supervisor leads the student to completion of studies.

2.5.2 The student is just beginning his/her research, another supervisor be appointed.

3.0 General Responsibilities of the Student

3.1 It is the responsibility of the candidate to be conversant with all the Higher Degrees
regulations and guidelines and to abide to them.

3.2 It is the candidates responsibility to complete his/her research on schedule and to write
up the thesis/dissertation as stipulated in the general guidelines.

3.3 It is the candidates responsibility to discuss problems stemming from his/her research
with his/her supervisor(s) and Head of Department.

3.4 It is the candidates responsibility to write and submit to supervisor(s) progress reports on
time as stipulated in the regulations.

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3.5 It is the candidates responsibility to ensure that subsequent publications from a
thesis/dissertation submitted for a degree of Sokoine University of Agriculture must
contain a statement that the work is based on a thesis or a dissertation submitted for a
degree of the Sokoine University of Agriculture.

3.6 Issues of Intellectual Property Rights shall be considered in accordance with the SUA
Intellectual Property Rights Policy.

I. 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.

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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 Chancellors 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.

General Minimum Admission Qualifications for Postgraduate Programmes

1.1 Post-Graduate Diploma

Applicants must have a bachelor degree from a recognized institution of higher
learning.

1.2 Masters Degrees

1.2.1 A candidate for admission to the Masters Degree of Sokoine University of

Agriculture shall either hold a relevant 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.

1.2.2 Candidates who hold unclassified degrees (e.g. BVM) should have a credit or a
distinction in the subject of intended Masters degree. Candidates wishing to pursue
the Master of Preventive Medicine degree shall be required to have at least credits in
any five subjects of the BVM degree or its equivalent.

1.2.3 Candidates with pass degree may also be considered for admission if their
undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study was a B Grade average or
above and they have satisfied their relevant Faculty/Institute that they have exhibited
Academic potential through extensive field work, subsequent research experience
and/or additional training.

1.2.4 With the exception of the MPVM and MBA (Agribusiness) which are one year and
one and half years degree programmes respectively, all other Masters degrees are
tenable for two years for full time students and three years for part time students. In
the case of full time students, the first year is for coursework, while the second year is
for research and dissertation write up.

1.3 PhD Degree Programmes

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 Applicants for PhD programmes should possess a honours Masters degree in the
relevant field from SUA or from recognized Universities. Applicants should submit a
research concept note along with the application documents.

PhD in Soil and Water Management (with Coursework):The PhD in Soil and Water
Management Programme is designed develop and strengthen human resources and
institutional capacity in impact-oriented training and research in soil and water
management as an entry point towards sustainable agricultural production in the ECSA
region. The programme consists of coursework in the first year followed by research
that will lead to a dissertation. Eligible applicants are holders a Master degree with a
minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent, in areas of Earth/Soil Sciences, Land/Water
Management, or Environmental Sciences.

PhD by Research only: PhD degree programmes by research only are offered in all
Faculties and the Development Studies Institute. Applications for PhD by research
only are received throughout the year and studies can commence at any time of the
year once admission is granted. Entry requirements are as per the general minimum
admission qualifications.

2.0 Mode of Application

Application forms can be requested from the undersigned or downloaded from our
website: http//www/suanet.ac.tz/postgraduate studies/updates . Such dully-filled forms
can be returned physically or mailed to the undersigned not later than 30th April, 2012
together with a Money order of Shs. 20,000/= or 40$ for foreigners, as application fee.

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.

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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 Facultys 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

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
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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

Programme Aims and Structures

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and 45 15 15 2.0
Development
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro 30 30 0 1.5
Economics
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 45 30 0 2.0
Contemporary Issues in Development
SUB TOTAL 165 90 0 5.0
TOTAL 435 225 120 18.0
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 45 30 0 2.0
Institutions
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural Extension 30 0 0 1.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration & 20 20 0 1.0

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 Management
EE 103 Introductory Anthropology 30 0 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 125 50 0 5.0
TOTAL 380 185 45 16.5

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 30 30 30 2.0
Development
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 30 30 0 1.5
Development
SUB TOTAL 135 150 30 5.5
TOTAL 310 310 60 14.5
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 30 60 0 2.0
Management
EE 206 Programme Planning and Evaluation 30 30 30 2.0
RD 208 Conflict Management 30 30 0 1.5

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 SUB TOTAL 110 140 30 6.5
TOTAL 275 300 200 17.5

SEMESTER 5
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P

CORE COURSES
AEA 300 Economics Survey Methods & 30 10 50 2.0
Research Project I
AEA 301 Agribusiness Skills II 15 0 90 2.0
AEA 303 Agricultural Finance and Credit 30 30 30 2.0
Management
AEA 305 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and 30 30 30 2.0
Evaluation
AEA 309 Econometrics 30 10 50 2.0
AEA 314 Electronic Commerce 30 0 60 2.0
SUB 165 80 310 12.0
TOTAL
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 30 0 60 2.0
Management
*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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P

CORE COURSES
AEA 315 Economics Survey Methods & 0 20 100 2.0
Research Project II
AEA 306 Human Resource Management 50 20 0 2.0
AEA 307 Natural Resources and Environmental 30 30 30 2.0
Economics
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

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 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

Master of Science in Agricultural Economics

Programme learning outcome: Training under this programme encompasses Management and
Planning, Agricultural Production and Marketing, Development and Planning, Resource
Economics, Agricultural and Food Policy Analysis.

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

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Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness) (MBA (Agribusiness))
Programme learning outcome: The is a 18 months programme that is conducted through
course work and an internship leading to examinable Research Paper. It is designed to develop
professionals equipped with managerial and administrative skills and knowledge in agricultural
related businesses including marketing, management, finance, trading and general business
administration. Candidates lacking in agricultural and related disciplines shall be required to take
prescribed courses in agricultural sciences as core courses.

COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE CREDITS

CORE COURSES
AB 600 Mathematics and Statistics for Business Decisions 2.0
AB 601 Applied Agribusiness Economics (Fundamentals of 1.0
Micro and Macroeconomics)
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
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 2.0
Legislation
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: The programme equips professionals with knowledge and
skills essential for transforming the agro-food sectors and rural economies of Eastern, Central
and Southern Africa in an environmentally sustainable fashion. The professionals will be capable
to address the challenges posed by far reaching changes in global and local economies,
technology and marketing by adapting the advanced knowledge and methods to the particular
institutional, political and economic circumstance of the region.

SEMESTER 1:
CORE COURSE
CONTACT HOURS CREDITS

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 COURSE COURSE L P S INDEPE
ANTE TTLE NDENT
STUDY
CAEC 501 Microeconomics 30 11 4 135 3.0
CAEC 502 Mathematics for 29 14 2 135
Economists 3.0
CAEC 503 Statistics for Economists 33 12 0 135 3.0
Issues in Agriculture and
CAEC 504 Applies Economics 31 3 11 135 3.0
CAEC 505 Production Economics 30 8 7 135 3.0
CAEC 506 Macroeconomics 35 0 10 135 3.0
CAEC 507 Econometrics 30 15 0 135 3.0
Research Methods and
CAEC 508 Management 30 13 2 135 3.0
SUB TOTAL 24.0
Electives Courses (To choose at least 2 except for agribusiness)

COURSE COURSE TTLE CONTACT HOURS

ANTE L P S INDEPE
NDENT CREDITS
STUDY
CAEE 5101 Social Organization in 39 0 6 135 3.0
Agriculture
CAEE 5102 Gender and Economic 38 0 7 135 3.0
Development
CAEE 5103 Project Planning & 28 14 3 135 3.0
Management
CAEE 5111 Environmental Valuation 32 10 3 135 3.0
and Policy
CAEE 5112 Quantitative Methods in 34 9 2 135 3.0
Environment Economics
CAEE 5113 Natural Resource 34 9 2 135 3.0
Economics & Management
CAEE 5121 Consumer Demand 36 0 9 135 3.0
Analysis
CAEE 5122 Quantitative Analysis of 31 0 14 135 3.0
Agricultural Policies
CAEE 5123 Food Policy Analysis 31 0 14 135 3.0
CAEE 5124 International Trade and 3.0
Policy 36 0 9 135
CAEE 5131 Agricultural Marketing and 39 0 6 135 3.0
Price Analysis
CAEE 5132 Factor Market Analysis 31 0 14 135 3
CAEE 5133 Farm Management and
Production 37 0 8 135 3
CAEE 5134 Farming Systems and 3

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 Sustainable Livelihood
Analysis 37 0 8 135
CAEE 5135
Science and Technology
Policy Analysis 40 0 5 135 3
CAEE 5143 Quantitative Methods in
Agribusiness Management 36 0 9 135 3
CAEE 5144 Microfinance 34 0 11 135 3
SUB TOTAL (Minimum number of credits required for the qualification is
6) 54

Foundation/Required Courses
COURSE COURSE TTLE CONTACT HOURS
ANTE L P S INDEPEN
DENT CREDITS
STUDY
Institutional and
CAEC 510 0 0
Behavioural Economics 45 135 3
Environment and Natural
CAEF 511 32 9 2 135 3
Resource Management
Agricultural Policy
CAEF 512 34 0 11 135 3
Analysis
Agricultural and Rural
CAEF 513 35 0 10 135 3
Development
CAEF 514 Agribusiness Management 35 0 10 135 3
Finance and Risk
CAER 5141 36 0 9 135 3
Management
Agribusiness Supply Chain
34 0 11 135 3
CAER 5142 Management
CAER 515 Thesis 0 0 0 0 0

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) (Evening Programme):
Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to develop professionals
possessing varied backgrounds, to acquire knowledge and skills of business. It is a
comprehensive programme packaged into seven modules, i.e., Basic Theory; Quantitative
module, Economics and Management; Marketing and Entrepreneurship; Finance and
Accounting; Agribusiness; and Research Paper/dissertation. Teaching times are: 5.00 pm to 9.00
pm for week days and 8.30 am to 12.30 pm for Saturdays.

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 objective of the programme is to orient graduates from various
disciplines to appreciate and apply economic principles and tools of economic analysis. The
programme will also help to improve the position of non-economic graduates in pursuing further
studies in economics and related studies. 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 COURSE TITLE L S CREDITS
ANTE
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 COURSE TITLE L S CREDITS
ANTE
EC 521 Statistics for Social Sciences 20 20 1
EC 522 Mathematical Economics 20 20 1
AEA 523 Quantitative Decision Making 20 20 1
Techniques
EC 524 Econometric Methods 20 20 1
AEA 525 Research Methods 20 20 1
Total 100 100 5

Module III Applied Economics

COURSE COURSE TITLE L S CREDITS
ANTE
MK 531 Agricultural Marketing 20 20 1
REE 532 Resource and Environmental Economics 20 20 1
FN 533 Agricultural Finance and Credit 20 20 1
Management
MK 534 International Trade Theory and Policy 20 20 1
AEA 535 Farm Business Management 20 20 1
SUB TOTAL 100 100 5

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 AEA 500 Research Project 0 60 2

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
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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
AS 101 Introduction to Animal Production 45 0 30 2.0
and Health
HT 101 Principles & Practices of Horticulture 20 0 50 1.5
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and 45 15 15 2.0
Development
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 Agriculture and Rural 45 30 0 2.0
107 Development
DS 100 Principles, Theories and 45 30 0 2.0
Contemporary Issues in Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
EE 102 Extension Communication 30 30 30 2.0
and Interpersonal Skills
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural Extension 30 0 0 1.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration & 20 20 0 1.0
Management
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

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 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 Agricultural Botany 30 0 30 1.5
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SUB TOTAL 90 0 60 4.0
TOTAL 310 200 155 14.5

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 30 30 30 2.0
Facilitation Methods
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 30 30 30 2.0
Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
EE 203 Introduction to Supervised Enterprise 30 15 15 1.5
Project (SEP)

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EE 206 Programme Planning and Evaluation 30 30 30 2.0
EE 207 Agricultural Administration and 30 60 0 2.0
Management
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EE 300 Supervised Enterprise Project (SEP) I 0 60 0 1.0
EE Group Dynamics and 30 0 30 1.5
301 Leadership
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 30 0 60 2.0
Management
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 145 150 130 8.5
TOTAL 315 260 280 I8.5
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS

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 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 40 10 30 2.0
Conventional Animal Farming
BPE 315 Post-Harvest Technologies of Industrial 30 0 45 2.0
Crops
SUB TOTAL 120 30 105 6.5
TOTAL 285 190 245 17.0
Master of Science in Agricultural Education and Extension
Programme learning outcome: The Programme is designed to train Agricultural Officers in
planning and management of Agricultural projects and extension services and Agricultural
Educators for planning and curriculum development and execution. Eligible applicants are
holders of a degree in Agricultural Education and Extension, Applied Agricultural Extension or
Agricultural General, Home Economics, Agricultural Economics and Animal Science, with
evidence of having taken courses in Agricultural Education and Extension.

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

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 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
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 engineering,
process and post-harvest engineering, farm machinery and mechanization and land use.
The Department has a total of 23 academic members of staff comprising 10 Professors, 2
Senior Lecturers, 2 Lecturer, 4 Assistant Lecturer and 5 Tutorial Assistants. DAELP is also
served by 15 technical staff that support both academic and non-academic activities. They
include three technicians, two technologists, one instructor, three artisans, two machinery
operators and four workshop attendants.

DAELP offers BSc Agricultural Engineering (BSc. AE); BSc. Irrigation and Water Resources
Engineering (BSc. IWRE); BSc Bio-process and Post-harvest Engineering (BSc. BPE), MSc.
Agricultural Engineering; MSc Irrigation Engineering and Management; MSc Land Use Planning
and Management and PhD studies in various disciplines of agricultural engineering and allied
sciences(by course work or by research)

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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

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 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 45 30 0 2.0
issues in Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering 45 0 30 2.0
Engineering Dynamics 45 0 30 2.0
Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 225 90 180 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 116 Computer Applications for Agricultural 15 0 30 1.0
Engineers
AS 103 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of 45 0 30 2.0
Farm Animals
EE 105 Principles of Administration and 20 20 0 1.0
Management
AE 117 Computer-Aided Drafting 15 0 30 1.0
SUB TOTAL 95 20 90 5.0
TOTAL 320 110 270 17.0

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* Audit Course

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 15 0 30 1.0
Agricultural Engineers
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 30 30 0 1.5
Economics
SUB TOTAL 195 70 60 5.5
TOTAL 380 160 140 14.5

SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
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 30 0 60 2.0
Agricultural Engineers
Fluid Mechanics 30 0 60 2.0
Basics of Computer Programming 30 0 60 2.0

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 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 310 Instrumentation and Measurements 30 0 60 2.0
AE 311 Analysis and Design of Farm 45 0 30 2.0
Structures
AE 312 Principles of Hydrology 15 0 30 1.0
IWRE 317 Design of Irrigation Systems 30 0 60 2.0
AE 314 Engineering Properties of Biological
Materials 30 0 60 2.0
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
SUB TOTAL 150 60 120 6.0
TOTAL 330 80 420 17.0
* Audit Course
** RD 308 is a pre-requisite for course RD 309 (Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation of
Rural Development Programmes/Projects)

SEMESTER 6

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 COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 300 Research Methods and Research Project 15 30 0 1.0
I
AE 320 Mechanical Processing of Agricultural 30 0 60 2.0
Produce
IWRE 318 Soil Mechanics and Foundation 30 0 60 2.0
Engineering
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 45 0 30 2.0
Technologies
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 15 0 30 1.0
Networking
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 / Irrigation Structures 30 0 60 2.0
AE 411
AE 412 Grain Storage, Packaging and Transport 45 0 30 2.0
AE 413 Engineering Operations Management 30 0 0 1.0
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 30 0 0 1.0
Systems
**RD 308 Designing Rural Development 20 20 0 1.0
Programmes/Projects
AE 416 Process and Plant Design 15 0 30 1.0
AE 417 Fluid Power Systems 15 0 30 1.0

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 AE 418 Sensors and Controls for Precision 15 0 30 1.0
Agriculture
*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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 45 0 30 2.0
of Farm Structures
AE 421 Ergonomics, Safety and Maintenance 45 0 30 2.0
AE 422 Aspects of Financial and Human 20 20 0 1.0
Resource Management
AE 423 Thermal Processing of Biological 45 0 30 2.0
Materials
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 45 0 30 2.0
Small Dams
AE 425 Mathematical Planning Techniques 15 0 30 1.0
AE 427 Perishable Crop Storage and 15 0 30 1.0
Processing
Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 30 30 30 2.0
Development
RD 309 Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation 45 30 0 2.0
of Rural Development
Programmes/Projects
SUB TOTAL 150 60 120 8.0
TOTAL 340 90 310 18.0

Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess and Post-Harvest Engineering (B.SC. BPE)

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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
Food Biochemistry 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 140 60 200 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
DS 100 Theories, Principles and current issues 45 30 0 2.0
in Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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
Fundamentals of Electrical 45 0 30 2.0
Engineering
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 20 20 0 1.0
Management

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
Introduction to Engineering Design 20 0 20 1.0
Strength of Materials 45 0 30 2.0
Engineering Thermodynamics 45 0 30 2.0
Introduction to Materials and Energy 30 30 0 1.5
Balance
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
Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 30 30 30 2.0
Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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
Fluid Mechanics 30 0 60 2.0
BPE 213 Fundamentals of Heat and Mass 20 0 20 1.0
Transfer
AS 311 Processing and Preservation of Hides 20 0 20 1.0
and Skins
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
30 0 30 1.5
Data Analysis

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SUB TOTAL 90 15 105 5.0
TOTAL 265 80 260 14.5

SEMESTER 5
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
BPE 311 Engineering Properties of Biological 30 0 60 2.0
Materials
BPE 312 Systems Components Design and 30 0 60 2.0
Selection
BPE 313 Instrumentation, Automation and 30 0 60 2.0
Control
FT 204 Food Chemistry 48 20 24 1.5
IWE 314 Waste Treatment Systems Design and 30 0 30 1.5
Management
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
MTH 202 Numerical Methods II 45 30 0 2.0
IWE 312 Water Supply 15 0 30 1.0
SUB TOTAL 90 30 90 3.0
TOTAL 258 50 324 14.0

SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
BPE 300 Research Methods and Research 15 30 0 1.0
Project I
AE 322 Electrical Power Systems and 45 0 30 2.0
Machines
BPE 314 Unit Operations I 30 30 30 2.0
BPE 315 Post-Harvest Technologies of 30 0 45 2.0
Industrial Crops
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment 45 30 0 2.0
FT 208 Science and Technology of Meat and 30 10 20 1.5
Fish
SUB TOTAL 195 100 125 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
FT 209 Sensory Evaluation of Foods and 30 10 20 1.5
Product Development

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AE 328 Communications and Computer 15 0 30 1.0
Networking
AE 324 Renewable Energy Resources and 15 0 30 1.0
Technologies
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 45 0 30 2.0
Non-Perishable Commodities
BPE 414 Process Plant Design and Hygiene 15 60 0 1.5
AE 430 Engineering Professional Ethics, Law 15 30 0 1.0
and Safety
FT 303 Food Quality Assurance and 30 10 20 1.5
Legislation
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 30 30 30 2.0
Evaluation
AEA 303 Agricultural Finance and Credit 30 30 30 2.0
Management
SUB TOTAL 75 60 90 5.0
TOTAL 220 195 265 15.0

SEMESTER 8
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 30 0 60 2.0
Preservation of Horticultural Produce
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

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 30 10 20 1.5
Economics
DS 100 Theories, Principles, and Current 45 30 0 2.0
Issues of Development
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 20 20 0 1.0
Management
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

SEMESTER 2

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 COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 110 Workshop Training II 15 0 90 2.0
Fundamentals of Electrical 45 0 30 2.0
Engineering
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
Communication Skills II 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 210 60 180 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 116 Computer Applications for 15 0 30 1.0
Engineers
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness 30 15 15 1.5
EE 105 Principles of Administration and 20 20 0 1.0
Management
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 110 35 75 5.5
TOTAL 320 95 255 16.5

SEMESTER 3

COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS

ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
Introduction to Engineering Design 20 0 20 1.0
Strength of Materials 45 0 30 2.0
LRM 112 Introduction to Geographic 20 0 20 1.0
Information Systems (GIS)
Applied Thermodynamics 45 0 30 2.0
Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 175 30 100 8.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 202 Agricultural Marketing 50 20 0 2.0
Management
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
Occupational Health Hazards and
ENV 211 30 0 0 1.0
Safety Practices
RD 202 Natural Resources Management 45 30 0 2.0
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 30 30 30 2.0
Development
SUB TOTAL 155 110 0 7.0
TOTAL 330 170 100 15.0

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SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
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
Principles of Agronomy 30 0 30 1.5
Fluid Mechanics 30 20 40 2.0
MTH 108 Numerical Methods I 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 195 70 230 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 204 Farm Management 30 20 40 2.0
AE 215 Farm Power and Mechanization 15 0 30 1.0
ENV 206 Climatology 15 0 30 1.0
SUB TOTAL 60 20 100 4.0
TOTAL 285 90 350 17.0

SEMESTER 5
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 30 0 30 1.5
and Management
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 30 0 60 2.0
Biological Materials
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 20 20 0 1.0
Programmes/Projects
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

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SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
IWRE 300 Research Methods and Research 15 30 0 1.0
Project I
AE 322 Electrical Power Systems and 45 0 30 2.0
Machines
IWRE 310 Irrigation Agronomy 30 0 0 1.0
IWRE 318 Soil Mechanics and Foundation 45 10 20 2.0
Engineering
IWRE 319 Soil Physics for Irrigation and 30 20 40 2.0
Water Resources Engineers
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 45 30 0 2.0
Evaluation of Rural
Development Programmes/
Projects
SUB TOTAL 125 50 60 6.0
TOTAL 320 110 180 15.5

SEMESTER 7
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 413 Engineering Operations 30 0 0 1.0
Management
AE 430 Engineering Professional Ethics 30 0 0 1.0
and Laws
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 30 20 40 2.0
Engineering
SUB TOTAL 150 50 220 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 418 Sensors and Controls for 15 0 30 1.0
Precision Agriculture
AEA 303 Agribusiness Finance and Credit 30 30 30 2.0
Management

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 IWRE 418 Introduction to Soil-Water-Crop 30 30 0 1.5
Modeling and Simulation
SUB TOTAL 75 60 60 4.5
TOTAL 225 110 280 14.0

SEMESTER 8
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AE 425 Mathematical Planning 15 30 0 1.0
Techniques
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 45 0 30 2.0
and Small Dams
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 30 0 0 1.0
Development
IWRE 419 Drainage and Land Reclamation 15 0 30 1.0
SUB TOTAL 200 80 150 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
AE 419 Agricultural Machinery 30 0 30 1.5
Management
AE 421 Ergonomics, Safety and 45 0 30 2.0
Maintenance
AEA 311 Business Laws and Ethics 40 40 0 2.0
ENV 306 Environmental Impact 45 0 30 2.0
Assessment
RD 206 Cooperative and Rural 45 0 30 2.0
Development
SUB TOTAL 205 40 120 9.5
TOTAL 405 120 270 20.0

Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering

Programme learning outcome: The programme offers training in Land use planning,
Irrigation, machinery and mechanization, posthrvest technology and farm structures. Eligible
applicants are holders of a degree in Agricultural Engineering.

COURSE COURSE TITLE C

ANTE
CORE COURSES
AEA 600 Statistics 3.0
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0

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AE 601 Introduction to Programming 1.5
AE 600 Instrumentation and Measurement in Agricultural
1.5
Engineering
AE 617 Project Planning and Management 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
2.5
Sensing
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
1.8
Design
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

Master of Science 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.
This programme consists of specialized studies encompassing Irrigation Systems, Drainage and
Land Reclamation, Rain Water Harvesting, Soil Plant Relations, Business Studies. The
programme is open to graduate candidates with background in Agricultural, Civil (water
resources), Environmental Engineering or hydrology.

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 SEMESTER 1
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS L S P
ANTE
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 Programming 1.5 30 0 30
AE 600 Instrumentation and Measurement in
Agricultural Engineering 1.5 30 0 30
IE 608 Ground Water Resources 2 30 0 60
Development
SUB TOTAL 5.0 90 0 120
TOTAL 12.0 210 0 300

SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS L S P
ANTE
CORE COURSES
EE 600 Research Planning and 1 30 0 0
Management
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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 Master of Science 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.
The programme offers training encompassing Soil Genesis, Survey and Land Evaluation, Soil
and Water Conservation, Principles of Land Use Planning, GIS, Remote Sensing and
Geomorphology. The programme is open to applicants with graduate training in Soil Science,
Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Range Management, Physical Geograpghy, Forestry and
Environmental Sciences.

SEMESTER 1
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS L S P
ANTE
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 Programming 1.5 30 0 30
AE 600 Instrumentation and Measurement in 1.5 30 0 30
Agricultural Engineering
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 COURSE TITLE CREDITS L S P
ANTE
CORE COURSES
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1 30 0 0

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 LU 603 Principles of Land Use Planning 2 30 30 30
AE 617 Project Planning and Management 1 15 0 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

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 became one of the Departments under the Faculty of Agriculture.

The Department is endowed with expertise in crop improvement, crop protection, crop
pathology, agronomy, plant/crop/physiology, horticulture, plant molecular biology and
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 10 Assistant
Lecturers and Tutorial Assistants. The Departments operations are also supported by 11
Agricultural/field officers/Laboratory technicians. The DCSP also runs a horticultural unit that
provides a number of technologies such as good quality fruits and vegetable seedlings to small,
medium and large scale farmers. The Department also manages a number of demonstration
plots that are used for research, teaching and demonstration purpose that are operated under the
framework of Crop Museum; and also houses the African Seed Health Centre. The DCSP
hosts a number of degree programmes that are BSc Agriculture General, BSc Horticulture,
MSc Crop Science and PhD specializing in crop improvement, crop protection, agronomy and
plant/crop physiology, horticulture, agricultural biotechnology and seed technology.

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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 at small, medium and large scale.

SEMESTER 1
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 20 0 50 1.5
Horticulture
AS 101 Introduction to Animal Production 45 0 30 2.0
and Health
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SS 103 Agricultural Chemistry 30 0 30 1.5
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and 45 15 15 2.0
Development
SUB TOTAL 230 15 245 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES

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 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 45 30 0 2.0
Issues of Development
*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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 30 30 30 2.0
Interpersonal Skills
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural Extension 30 0 0 1.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration & 20 20 0 1.0
Management
SUB TOTAL 145 50 80 7.0
TOTAL 345 110 190 18.5

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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

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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
EE 204 Training for Development and 30 30 30 2.0
Facilitation Methods
*
SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SS 204 Soil Classification 30 0 30 1.5
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 30 30 30 2.0
Development
FT 211 Principles of Food Processing and 30 15 15 1.5
Preservation
SUB TOTAL 185 105 125 8.0
TOTAL 350 190 220 16.5

SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
CS 200 Research Methodology 30 20 40 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 19.0

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SEMESTER 5
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 20 20 0 1.0
Programmes/Projects
*
SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
CIT 300 Information and Communication 30 0 60 2.0
Management
SUB TOTAL 215 80 150 8.5
TOTAL 345 125 355 17.0
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT
ANTE 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

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 CS 305 Vertebrate Pests 30 30 30 2.0
CS 306 Legislation of Plants, Food and 30 30 0 1.5
Agricultural Inputs
SS 304 Agricultural Land Use Planning 45 0 30 2.0
ENV 309 Global Climate Change and Disaster 45 0 30 2.0
Management
SUB TOTAL 190 60 90 7.5
TOTAL 390 130 340 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/green/screen house 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 CONTACT HOURS
COURSE TITLE CREDITS
ANTE 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 20 0 50 1.5
Horticulture
CS 103 Plant Physiology 30 0 30 1.5
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and 45 15 15 2.0
Development
SS 101 Introductory Geology and Soil 30 0 30 1.5
Formation
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 215 15 245 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
DS 100 Principles, Theories and 45 30 0 2.0
Contemporary Issues of Development
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
AE 101 Principles of Agricultural 20 0 20 1.0
Engineering
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro- and Macro-
Economics 30 30 0 1.5
*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

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 SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITTLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 30 0 60 2.0
Management
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 20 20 0 1.0
Management
EE 105 Principles of Administration and 20 20 0 1.0
Management
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 COURSE TITTLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE
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 30 30 30 2.0
Development
AEA 202 Agricultural Marketing Management 50 20 0 2.0
AEA 201 Production Economics 45 30 0 2.0

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RD 201 Introduction to Gender and
Development 30 30 0 1.5
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 COURSE TITTLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 30 0 30 1.5
Data Analysis
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 CONTACT HOURS
COURSE TITTLE CREDITS
ANTE 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

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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 30 0 30 1.5
Use Economics
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 155 70 80 5.5
TOTAL 345 140 350 17.5
*Audit Course

SEMESTER 6
COURSE CONTACT HOURS
COURSE TITTLE CREDITS
ANTE 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 30 0 60 2.0
Plant Culture
CS 301 Plant Breeding 30 30 30 2.0
CS 306 Legislation on Plants, Food and 30 30 0 1.5
Agricultural Inputs
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 30 10 20 1.5
Management of Agricultural Wastes
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

Master of Science in Crop Science

Programme learning outcome: The programme leads to specializations in Agronomy and
Plant/Crop Physiology, Crop Improvement, Crop Protection, Horticulture, Biotechnology and
Seed technology. It is designed to equip graduates with knowledge and skills in Crop Science
with emphasis in research, entrepreneurship, extension and integration of basic and applied
knowledge. Eligible candidates should be holders of a degree in Agriculture General,
Horticulture or Agronomy.

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Programme Structure
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE
A: L S P
CORE COURSE
CS 600 Research Planning, Experimentation 30 0 60 2.0
and Statistics
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
CS 607 Population and Quantitative 30 15 15 1.5
Genetics
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 20 0 20 1.0
Horticultural Crops
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

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COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 45 0 30 2.0
Culture
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 30 30 30 2.0
Integration
LU 602 Geographical Information Systems 15 0 30 1.0
AEA 605 Farm Management and Planning 45 0 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 COURSE TITLE CREDITS
ANTE
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
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

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TERM 2 (YEAR 1)
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS
ANTE
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

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
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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro 30 30 0 1.5
Economics
DS 100 Principles, Theories & Contemporary 45 30 0 2
Issues of Development
SUB TOTAL 165 120 0 5..5
TOTAL 390 135 195 15.5
* Audit Course

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SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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
AEA Principles of Accounting 45 0 30 2.0
105**
SUB TOTAL 180 15 105 8.0
TOTAL 410 75 275 19.5

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 25 10 0 1.0
Management
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

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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
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 30 30 30 2.0
Development
SUB TOTAL 170 150 50 7.0
TOTAL 400 215 185 18.0
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE
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 30 10 20 1.5
Agriculture
CS 302 Seed Technology 20 0 20 1.0

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SS 305 Environmental Pollution & Management 30 10 20 1.5
of Agricultural Wastes
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- 30 0 30 1.5
forestry
SUB TOTAL 95 80 150 5.0
TOTAL 310 115 375 16.5
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 45 30 0 2.0
Management
SS 306 Management of Natural Resources & 30 10 20 1.5
Sustainable Agriculture
RD 309 Rural Development Project 50 20 0 2.0
management, Monitoring & Evaluation

SUB TOTAL 170 90 20 7.5

TOTAL 350 170 230 18.5

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 Master of Science 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.

This is a training programme in Land Resources Inventory, Soil and Water Resource
Management, Soil Fertility, Evaluation and Management, Soil Physics and Agricultural
Meteorology, Soil Chemistry and Clay Mineralogy, Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry, Plant
Nutrition and Environment Pollution. Entry requirements are a University degree in Agriculture,
Agronomy or related subjects with a B grade or above.

COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS

ANTE
CORE COURSES
EE 600 Research Planning and Management 1.0
AEA 600 Statistics 3.0
SS 600 Computer Science Applications 0.5
SS 602 Advanced 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 Advanced Soil Physics 1.5
SS 606 Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry 1.5
SS 607 Chemistry of Soil Organic Matter 1.0
SS 608 Advanced 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

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

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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 SEMESTER
HOURS

SS 801 Research Methodologies in 20 20 30 1.5 I

Agriculture
SS 802 Scientific Writing and 20 50 0 1.5 I
Presentation Skills

SS 803 Land Resources of the 30 20 10 1.5 I

Tropics and Sub-tropics
AE 801 Climate Change Mitigation 20 30 20 1.5 I
and Adaptation in
Agriculture
EE 801 Communication and 20 20 0 1.0 I
Leadership for Development
SS/AE PhD Dissertation Proposal 0 0 0 0 I
800 Development
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 SEMESTER
HOURS
SS 805 Soil Fertility Challenges 20 20 0 1.0 I
SS 806 Soil Fertility Management 30 30 30 2.0 II
for Sustainable Agriculture
SS 807 Plant Nutrition and Crop 20 10 10 1.0 II
Productivity
SS 808 Soil Health 30 30 10 1.5 II
CS 801 Advances in Agronomy 30 20 10 1.5 II
SS/AE PhD Dissertation Proposal 0 0 0 0 II
800 Development
TOTAL CREDIT AND HOURS 130 110 60 7.0

Soil-Water Management
ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDIT SEMESTER
HOURS
AE 802/SS Soil-Water Management in 30 30 30 2.0 I

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812 the Tropics
AE 803 Applied Soil-Water-Crop 20 20 30 1.5 II
Modeling
AE 804 Irrigation and Water 30 30 30 2.0 II
Resources Management
AE 805 Integrated Watershed 20 30 20 1.5 II
Management
SS/AE 800 PhD Dissertation Proposal 0 0 0 0 II
Development
TOTAL CREDIT AND HOURS 100 110 110 7.0

a) Agricultural Land Resources Planning

ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDIT SEMESTER

HOURS
LU GIS and Remote Sensing 30 20 40 2.0 I
801/SS Applications
810
LU Land Resource Planning for 30 30 30 2.0 II
802/SS Agriculture
811
LU 803 Integrated Land Use 20 30 20 1.5 II
Management
SS 804 Impact Assessment of 30 20 10 1.5 II
Agricultural Land Uses
SS/AE PhD Dissertation Proposal 0 0 0 0 II
800 Development
TOTAL CREDIT AND HOURS 110 100 100 7.0

b) Elective Courses

ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDIT SEMESTER

HOURS
EE 802 Participatory Approaches 30 30 0 1.5 I
and Development
AEA 801 Entrepreneurship and 30 30 0 1.5 II
Business Management
Topics in Soil Plant Water 20 30 20 1.5 II
SS 802 Relations
SS 809 Tropical Soil Organic 20 30 20 1.5 II
Matter Dynamics and
Management
SS 813 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 students
supervisory committee.

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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.

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.

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT
ANTE 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 45 0 30 2.0
Health
AS 102 Introductory Animal Genetics 20 0 20 1.0
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and 45 15 15 2.0
Development
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 45 30 0 2.0
Contemporary Issues of
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT
ANTE 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

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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 30 0 0 1.0
Extension
EE 105 Principles of Administration & 20 20 0 1.0
Management
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
MTH 201 Biometry 45 30 0 2.0
VM 262 Prevention and Control of Livestock 45 0 30 2.0
Diseases
AS 201 Applied Animal Nutrition 40 10 30 2.0
AS 202 Principles of Growth and 20 20 0 1.0
Development
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 30 30 30 2.0
Development
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
SUB TOTAL 155 140 30 6.0
TOTAL 395 230 120 17.0
* Audit Course

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 SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT
ANTE HOURS CREDITS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AS 203 Animal Feeds, Processing and 40 10 30 2.0
Conservation
AS 204 Livestock Policies, Legislations and 20 20 0 1.0
Animal Welfare
AS 205 Pasture Establishment and 30 10 20 1.5
Management
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 45 0 30 2.0

Artificial Breeding
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 COURSE TITLE NUMBER OF
ANTE 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

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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 40 10 20 2.0
Management
CIT 300 Information and Communication 30 0 60 2.0
Management
AEA 305 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and 30 30 30 2.0
Evaluation
*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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT
ANTE 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 20 0 20 1.0
and Skins
AS 312 Draught Animal Management and 40 10 30 2.0
Non-Conventional Animal Farming
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 20 10 10 1.0
Management
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 30 10 20 1.5
Management of Agricultural Wastes
SUB TOTAL 120 40 50 5.5
TOTAL 280 70 300 15.5

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 45 15 15 2.0
Development
CIT 100 Computers Applications 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 220 15 205 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AS 101 Introduction to Animal Production 45 0 30 2.0
and Health
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
DS 100 Principles, Theories and 45 30 0 2.0
Contemporary Issues of
Development
*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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 45 0 30 2.0
Organisms

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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 20 20 0 1.0
Management
SS100 Agro-Meteorology 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 60 20 40 3.0
TOTAL 325 90 170 15.0

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AQ 200 Fish Genetics and Stock 45 0 20 2.0
Improvement
AQ 201 Aquaculture Reproduction and 45 0 30 2.0
Propagation
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 30 30 30 2.0
Development
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
ENV201 Hydrogeology and Water Resource 45 0 30 2.0
Management
SUB TOTAL 150 120 60 6.0
TOTAL 355 150 180 15.5

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 * Audit Course

SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AQ 204 Principles of Fish, Crocodiles and 45 0 30 2.0
other Vertebrates Culture
AQ 205 Nutrition of Aquatic Organisms, 45 0 30 2.0
Feeds and Feeding
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 30 10 20 1.5
Product Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
AS 300 Research Project I 0 15 75 1.5
FT 303 Food Quality Assurance and 30 10 20 1.5
Legislation
FT 304 Food Hygiene 20 5 15 1.0
AQ 301 Diseases and Health Management in 30 0 30 1.5
Aquaculture
AQ 302 Integrated Agro-Aquaculture 20 0 20 1.0

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 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 30 30 30 2.0
Evaluation
CIT 300 Information and Communication 30 0 60 2.0
Management
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 135 90 90 5.5
TOTAL 295 150 280 15.0

SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSE
AQ 305 Research Project II 0 10 110 2.0
AQ 306 Aquatic Products Processing and 45 0 30 2.0
Preservation
AQ 307 Aquaculture & the Environment 45 0 30 2.0
AQ 308 Principles. of Molluscs and Crustacean 45 0 30 2.0
Culture
ENV311 Environmental Health Management 45 15 15 2.0
and Ecological Restoration
Fisheries Policies, Regulations and 45 0 30 2.0
AQ 309 Ethics
SUB TOTAL 225 25 245 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 306 Human Resource Management 50 20 0 2.0
SS 305 Environmental Pollution and 30 10 20 1.5
Management of Agricultural Wastes
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 students key skills in range management.

SEMESTER 1
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS

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 ANTE HOURS
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 45 15 15 2.0
Development
AS 101 Introduction to Animal Production 45 0 30 2.0
and Health
VM 116 Basic Anatomy of Farm Animals 45 0 30 2.0
Computers Applications 30 0 60 2.0
CIT 100
SUB TOTAL 225 45 165 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro 30 30 0 1.5
Economics
VM132 Animal Microbiology 20 0 20 1.0
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
DS 100 Principles, Theories and 45 30 0 2.0
Contemporary Issues of
Development
*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

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 SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 20 0 20 1.0
Nutrition
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 20 20 0 1.0
Management
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural 30 0 0 1.0
Extension
SUB TOTAL 160 20 80 7.0
TOTAL 355 100 150 16.0

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
RM 201 Animal Grazing Behaviour and 40 10 30 2.0
Management
RM 202 Ecology and Control of 40 10 30 2.0
Vectors and Parasites
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 50 20 0 2.0
Management
AEA210 Agribusiness and 30 30 30 2.0
Entrepreneurship Development
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 175 150 40 9.0

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 TOTAL 365 200 150 18.0

SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
RM 203 Rangeland Biodiversity, 40 0 30 2.0
Utilization and Conservation
RM 204 Game Farming 30 10 20 1.5
AS 203 Animal Feed processing and 40 10 30 2.0
Conservation,
AS 205 Pasture Establishment and 30 10 20 1.5
Management
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 35 0 20 1.5
Wildlife Management
AS 208 Farm Structures and Animal 45 0 30 2.0
Housing
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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- 40 20 0 2.0
Environment Interaction and
Indigenous Knowledge
RM 303 Range Research Methodology 30 30 30 2.0
RM 304 Meat Production from Range 45 0 20 2.0
Ruminants
AE 414 Introduction to Remote Sensing 45 0 30 2.0
and GIS
SUB-TOTAL 200 75 185 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES

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FBL 302 Integrated Watershed 30 30 0 1.5
Management
SS 301 Soil Fertility and Land 30 0 30 1.5
Productivity
AEA 304 Business Strategy 30 30 30 2.0
RD 308 Designing Rural Development 20 20 0 1.0
Programmes/Projects
SUB TOTAL 110 80 60 6.0
TOTAL 310 155 245 17.5

SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS

L S P
CORE COURSES
RM 307 Research Project II 0 10 110 2.0
RM 305 Ranch Planning and 40 10 30 2.0
Management
RM 306 Range Improvement 40 10 30 2.0
ENV 306 Environmental Impact 45 30 0 2.0
Assessment

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 40 0 10 1.5
Ecotourism
AS 308 Dairy Cattle Management 30 10 20 1.5
RD309 Rural Development 45 30 0 2.0
Programmes/Projects Appraisal,
Monitoring and Evaluation
SUB TOTAL 155 40 70 7.0
TOTAL 180 100 240 15.0

Master of Science 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. Encompasses training in

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Animal Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Animal Physiology, Range and Pasture Management,
Animal Production, Dairy Technology and Meat Science. The programme puts emphasis on the
new frontiers of knowledge such as Biotechnology, genetic engineering and computer
application.

COURSE CR
ANTE COURSE TITLE ED
ITS
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

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
(the programme 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

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 The building housing the Department of Food Science and Technology

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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FT 100 Introduction to Food Science 40 0 10 1.5
FT 101 Basic Engineering Drawing and 30 0 30 1.5
Communication
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
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 45 15 15 2.0
Development
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro 30 30 0 1.5
Economics

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DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary 45 30 0 2.0
Issues of Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 0 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 30 0 0 1.0
Extension
EE 105 Principles of Administration and 20 20 0 1.0
Management
EE 102 Extension Communication and 30 30 30 2.0
Interpersonal Skills
SUB TOTAL 155 65 75 7.5
TOTAL 345 146 184 17.0

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES

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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
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 30 30 30 2.0
Development
* RD 201 Introduction to Gender and 30 30 0 1.5
Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS

ANTE HOURS
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 30 10 20 1.5
Product Development
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

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TOTAL 295 150 160 15.0

SEMESTER 5
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 30 10 20 1.5
Legislation
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 20 0 20 1.0
Technologists
SUB TOTAL 170 60 200 10.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 305 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and 30 30 30 2.0
Evaluation
RD 301 Gender and Development 45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
CIT 300 Information and Communication 30 0 60 2.0
Management
SUB TOTAL 150 90 90 6.0
TOTAL 320 150 290 16.0
* Audit Course

SEMETERS 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FT 308 Technology of Spices and Non- 20 5 15 1.0
alcoholic Beverages
FT 309 Technology of Cereals, Tubers and 20 5 15 1.0
Sugar
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 20 0 20 1.0
Maintenance
FT 312 Food Economics and Industry 25 10 0 1.0
Management
FT 313 Food Packaging 25 0 10 1.0

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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 30 30 30 2.0
Communication
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 COURSE TITLE CON CCREDIT
ANTE TAC S
T
HOU
RS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FCS 100 Principles of Family and Consumer 20 10 10 1.0
Sciences
FCS 101 Introduction to Textile Science 20 0 20 1.0
MTH Basic Mathematics 45 30 0 2.0
102
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 30 30 0 1.5
Economics
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0

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 DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary 45 30 0 2.0
Issues of Development
SUB TOTAL 185 105 35 6.5
TOTAL 15
435 175 5 18.0
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONT CCREDIT
ANTE ACT S
HOUR
S
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 20 0 80 2.0
Drafting and Garment Construction
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 35 20 30 2.0
Surveillance
EE 105 Principles of Administration and 20 20 0 1.0
Management
SUB TOTAL 115 55 105 4.5
TOTAL 320 160 230 15.0

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FCS 200 Applied Interior Design and Planning 15 0 30 1.0
FCS 201 Information Technology Applications 15 0 30 1.0
in Family and Consumer Science
FCS 202 Tourism and Hotel Management 30 10 20 1.5
FCS 203 Principles of Family Resource 30 10 20 1.5
Management

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FCS 204 Early Childhood Education and 20 0 20 1.0
Intervention
FT 211 Principles of Food Processing and 30 15 15 1.5
Preservation
RD 201 Introduction to Gender and 30 30 0 1.5
Development
SUB
TOTAL 170 65 135 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 30 30 30 2.0
Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONT CREDITS
ANTE ACT
HOUR
S
L S P
CORE COURSES
FCS 205 Consumer Behavior, Protection and 20 20 0 1.0
Education
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 30 10 20 1.5
Development
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 205 95 165 11.0
TOTAL
ELECTIVE COURSES
HN 206 Nutrition and Diseases 30 10 20 1.5
RD 204 International Relations and Economic 15 30 0 1.0

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 Cooperation
RD 203 Introduction to Demography and 30 30 0 1.5
Population Studies
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 COURSE TITLE CONT CREDITS
ANTE ACT
HOU
RS
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 30 0 30 1.5
Furnishing
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 30 15 15 1.5
Promotion
RD 313 Socio-Economics of Rural Livelihoods 20 20 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 160 125 195 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
HN 303 Participatory Methods, Advocacy and 30 15 0 1.0
Resource Mobilization in Community
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 30 0 60 2.0
Management
SUB TOTAL 155 80 105 8.0
TOTAL 315 205 300 18.5

SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONT CREDITS
ANTE ACT
HOUR
S
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

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 FCS 306 Costume Design, Construction and 20 0 80 2.0
Apparel
FCS 307 Consumer Information, Education 30 30 30 2.0
and Communication
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 45 30 0 2.0
Management and Evaluation
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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
ELECTIVES COURSES
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and 45 15 15 2.0
Development

150
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary 45 30 0 2.0
Issues of Development
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro 30 30 0 1.5
Economics
*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 COURSE TITLE CON C
ANTE TAC
T
HOU
RS
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 35 20 30 2.0
Surveillance
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 20 20 0 1.0
Development
BLS 106 Molecular Biology 45 0 30 2.0
EE 105 Principles of Administration and 20 20 0 1.0
Management
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 15 0 30 1.0

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 Nutrition
HN 205 Design and Planning Nutrition 20 20 0 1.0
Programmes
FT 204 Food Chemistry 30 10 20 1.5
HN 202 Livelihood Analysis 45 30 0 2.0
FT Food Analysis and Instrumentation II 30 6 24 1.5
201
SUB TOTAL 190 111 119 10.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
RD 201 Introduction to Gender and 30 30 0 1.5
Development
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 30 30 30 2.0
Development
FT 211 Principles of Food Processing and 30 15 15 1.5
Preservation
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 COURSE TITLE CONT CREDITS
ANTE ACT
HOU
RS
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 30 10 20 1.5
Development
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 30 30 0 1.5
Population Studies
RD 204 International Relations and Economic 15 30 0 1.0
Cooperation
SUB TOTAL 105 150 30 6.5
TOTAL 320 235 175 27.0

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 SEMESTER 5
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTCREDITS
ANTE ACT
HOUR
S
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 30 15 15 1.5
Promotion
HN 302 Nutritional Anthropology 25 15 0 1.0
HN 303 Participatory Methods, Advocacy and 30 15 0 1.0
Resource Mobilisation in Community
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 20 20 0 1.0
Programmes/Projects
CIT 300 Information and Communication 30 0 60 2.0
Management
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 30 30 30 2.0
Evaluation
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 COURSE TITLE CON C
ANTE TAC R
T E
HOU D
RS I
L S P T
S

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 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 30 30 30 2.0
and Disasters
HN 306 Nutrition Information, Education and 30 30 30 2.0
Communication
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 45 30 0 2.0
Programmes/Projects Appraisal,
Monitoring & Evaluation
SUB TOTAL 115 130 0 6.0
TOTAL 245 240 80 15.0

Master of Science in Food Science

Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to train highly skilled
postgraduates in Food Science Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Food Biotechnology, Food
Processing and Nutrition, Technology of Specific Food Products, Food Hygiene, Quality Control
and Legislation, Food Packaging, Transportation and Marketing. 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. Eligible candidates should be holders of a degree in Food Science, Food
technology and Nutrition, Chemical and Process Engineering and related fields.

COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS

ANTE
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

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FS 612 Fermentation Technology 1.0
HN 603 Nutrition and Diseases 1.0
HN 604 Food Security 1.5
SUB TOTAL 11.5

Master of Science 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. Major areas of
study include; Body Composition and Energy Balance, Nutritional Epidemiology, Nutritional
Anthropology, Nutrition and Diseases, Food Security, Maternal and Child Nutrition,
Community Nutrition Assessment, Micro-nutrient Nutrition and Nutritional Biochemistry.
Graduates of the programme are expected to undertake advanced research and planning for
implementation of nutrition improvement at all levels. Eligible applicants should possess an
upper second class degree in Food Science, Food Science and Technology, Food Technology
and Nutrition, Chemical or Process Engineering or related fields.

CORE COURSES CREDITS

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 Micro-nutrient Nutrition 1.5
HN 608 Nutritional Biochemistry 1.0
HN 609 Nutrition Interventions 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
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

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i.e. 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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

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 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
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary 45 30 0 2.0
Issues of Development
SUB TOTAL 180 120 0 5.5
TOTAL 395 170 120 16.0
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 305 45 215 14.5

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 Forest Biometry 45 0 30 2.0
202
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 45 0 30 2.0
Environmental Planning

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 *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 440 30 230 17.0
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FMM Principles of Remote Sensing and GIS 45 0 30 2.0
201
FBL 204 Soil Classification, Surveying & Land 45 0 30 2.0
Evaluation
FMM Forest Resource Assessment 45 0 30 2.0
205
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
ELECTIVE COURSES
FWU 203 Non-Timber Forest Products 45 15 15 2.0
FEC 202 Natural Resource and Environmental 45 30 0 2.0
Economics
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 45 30 0 2.0
Roads
FEC 303 Resource Policy, Legislation and 35 0 20 1.5
Land Use Economics
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 45 30 0 2.0

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 Monitoring
FEC 304 Entrepreneurship Skills and 30 20 5 1.5
Development
*SC 100 Communication Skills 1 45 0 30 0
SUB TOTAL 165 80 35 5.5
TOTAL 395 215 85 16.5
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
FEC 302 Extension Education in Nature 30 15 15 1.5
Conservation
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 45 15 15 2.0
Management
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 30 30 0 1.5
Accounting
FBL 304 Ecological Restoration 45 0 30 2.0
BTM 308 Human Resource Management 35 20 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 75 50 30 5.0
TOTAL 260 110 300 15.5

Master of Science in Forestry

Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to train professionals in forest
resources and wood based industries management and in training and research institutions. It
offers specializations in Forest Biology, Forest Economics, Mensuration and Management,
Forest Engineering Technology, Wood and Non Wood Products Utilization.

CORE COURSES

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 EE Research Planning and Management 1.0
60
0
AE Statistics 3.0
A
60
0
AE Introduction to Programming in Fortran 1.5
A
60
1
FO Research Papers and Reports 0.5
60
1
FO Dissertation 12.0
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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

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 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

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 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

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 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 2.0

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 Management

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.

This programme offers training in holistic approach in Natural Resources Management,

Conservation Biology, Farming Systems Analysis, Social Anthropology, Statistical Analysis and
Computer Science. Candidates eligible for admission to this programme shall hold a University
degree from any discipline of study as further stipulated under minimum general admission
requirements.

CO COURSE TITLE CREDITS

UR
SE
AN
TE
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
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

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Master of Science in Ecosystems Science and Management (MSc. EcoSM):
Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to prepare graduates for
professional positions in integrated ecosystem management and conservation that takes into
account the application of scientific principles in the management of complex and dynamic socio-
ecological systems. Eligible candidates are holders of a minimum of Second Class BSc. in
Forestry, Wildlife Management, Environmental Sciences, Zoological Sciences, Botanical
Sciences, Natural Resource Management or Equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions.

Course Course title Lecture Practical Seminar Credit

Ante hours hours hours hours
Core Courses
SEMESTER I
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 0 2.0
FBE 601 Research Methods in 30 15 0 1.0
Ecosystem Sciences
FBE 602 Landscape Ecology 30 0 0 1.0
FBE 603 Terrestrial Ecosystems 30 0 0 1.0
FBE 604 Aquatic Ecosystems and 30 30 0 1.5
Stream Ecology
FBE 605 Ecosystem Valuation and 30 20 0 1.0
Environmental Accounting
SEMESTER II
FBE 606 Assessment and Mapping of 30 20 0 1.0
Ecosystem Services
FBE 607 Ecosystem Dynamics and 30 0 30 1.0
Climate Change
FBE 608 Biological Diversity - 30 20 0 1.0
Assessment and Monitoring
FBE 609 Ecological Risk and Impact 30 20 0 1.0
Assessment
FBE 610 Soil Fertility and Plant 30 0 0 1.0
Nutrition
Sub Total 330 185 30 12.5
Elective courses
FBE 611 Ecosystem Health 30 0 30 1.0
Management
FBE 612 Weather and Climate 30 20 0 1.0
FBE 613 Gender, Ecosystem 30 0 10 1.0
Management and Climate
Change
FBE 614 Ecosystem Restoration 30 20 0 1.0
FBE 615 Governance and 30 0 10 1.0
Management of Ecosystem
Services
FBE 616 Ecosystem Modeling 30 20 0 1.0
FBE 617 Forest Restoration in 30 0 10 1.0
Landscapes

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FBE 618 Wetland Ecosystems 30 20 0 1.0
FO 612 Tropical Vegetation and 30 30 1.5
Plant Ecology
FO 617 Taxonomy of Tropical 30 30 30 2.0
Forest Trees and Shrubs
AE 605 Soil and Water 30 0 30 1.5
Conservation
LU 603 Principles of Land Use 30 30 30 2.0
Planning
WM 606 Wildlife Ecology and 30 0 20 1.0
Conservation
FBE 619 Dissertation 0 0 0 0

Master of Science in Agroforestry

Programme learning outcome: The programme is intended to provide training in Agroforestry
resources management science, adoption of resources management approaches for conservation,
production enhancement and sustainability for multiple and diversified systems products and
services of enhanced food security, income generation and environmental amelioration. Eligible
candidates are holders of various B.Sc. degrees in Forestry, Agriculture, Animal Science and
other science related to resources management fields with a minimum of Second Class.

Core courses
Course Course title Contact hours Credit
Ante hours
Lect. Practical Seminar
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 0 2.0
FBA 601 Research Methods in 30 10 20 1.0
Agroforestry
FBA 602 Agroforestry concepts, 30 10 20 1.0
systems & management
FBA 603 Woody perennials selection 20 10 10 1.0
& evaluation.
FBA 604 Component Interactions in 30 15 15 1.5
Agroforestry Systems.
FBA 605 Productivity, Improvement 30 10 20 1.5
& Sustainability in
Agroforestry Systems.
FBA 606 Soil and Water 25 10 10 1.0
Management in
Agroforestry
FBA 607 Economics of Agroforestry 30 15 15 1.0
FBA 608 Agroforestry and 35 25 15 2.0
Ecological Restoration
Sub-total 260 165 135 12.0

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Elective courses
FBA 609 Agroforestry Technologies 20 10 10 1.0
Dissemination &
Extension.
FBA 610 Resources Characterization 45 20 10 2.0
and Management Options
in Agroforestry
FBA 611 Plant Propagation 20 10 10 1.0
FBA 612 Agroforestry and Poverty 20 20 10 1.0
Reduction.
FBA 613 Pest and Diseases 20 10 10 1.0
Management in
Agroforestry
AS 605 Range and Pasture 15 30 15 1.5
Management
CS 604 Soil water-plant 30 10 20 1.5
Relationship
LU 603 Principles of Land Use 30 30 30 2.0
Planning
SS 604 Soil Fertility and 30 0 0 1.0
Management
FBA = Forest Biology/Agroforestry

6.2 Teaching schedule

6.2.1 Semester 1: (a) Core Courses
Course Course title Contact hours Credit
Ante Lect. Practical Seminar hours
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 0 2.0
FBA 602 Agroforestry concepts, 30 10 20 1.0
systems & management
FBA 603 Woody perennials 20 10 10 1.0
selection & evaluation.
FBA 604 Component Interactions in 30 15 15 1.5
Agroforestry Systems.
FBA 605 Productivity, 30 10 20 1.5
Improvement &
Sustainability in
Agroforestry Systems.
: (b) Electives
FBA 609 Agroforestry Technologies 20 10 10 1.0
Dissemination &
Extension.
FBA 611 Plant Propagation 20 10 10 1.0
FBA 612 Agroforestry and Poverty 20 20 10 1.0
Reduction
FBA 613 Pest and Diseases 20 10 10 1.0

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 Management in
Agroforestry
6.2.2 Semester 2: (a) Core Courses
FBA 601 Research Methods in 30 10 20 1.0
Agroforestry
FBA 606 Soil and Water 25 10 10 1.0
Management in
Agroforestry
FBA 607 Economics of 30 15 15 1.0
Agroforestry
FBA 608 Agroforestry and 35 25 15 2.0
Ecological Restoration
: (b) Elective courses
FBA 610 Resources 45 20 10 2.0
Characterization and
Management Options in
Agroforestry
AS 605 Range and Pasture 15 30 15 1.5
Management
CS 604 Soil water-plant 30 10 20 1.5
Relationship
LU 603 Principles of Land Use 30 30 30 2.0
Planning
SS 604 Soil Fertility and 30 0 0 1.0
Management
Master of Science in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (MSc. ENAREC):
Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to build high level of competence
to professionals involved in application of economic principles in decision making regarding
development and conservation of environmental resources. Eligible applicants are holders of
BSc. Forestry, Wildlife Management, Environmental sciences, Natural Resource Management or
equivalent qualifications from SUA or recognized institutions, with a minimum of Second Class.

Course Ante Course title Lecture Practical Seminar Credit

hours hours hours hours
SEMESTER 1

Core Courses
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 0 2.0
WM 601 Research Methods, Planning 20 0 20 1.0
and Management
FO 601 Research Papers and Reports 15 0 0 0.5
FO 602 Computer Applications in 30 30 0 1.5
Management of Natural
Resources
FOE 600 Natural Resource Economics 45 30 0 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 15 15 15 1.0

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 Resources
FOE 607 Trade and International 15 0 30 1.0
Cooperation
FOE 645 Marketing 15 0 30 1.0
Sub-total 45 15 75 3.0

SEMESTER 2
Core Courses
FOE 642 Forecasts and Consumption 40 30 10 1.5
Surveys
FOE 643 Applied Quantitative 40 30 10 1.5
Techniques
FOE 604 Economic Growth and 40 0 20 1.5
Development
FOE 605 Applied Production Analysis 25 15 15 1.5
Sub-Total 145 75 55 6.0
Dissertation 0 0 0 12.0
Elective courses
FOE 646 Project Planning and 30 15 15 1.5
Evaluation
FOE 610 Applied Microeconomic 30 15 15 1.5
Analysis
FOE 611 Environmental Impact 40 15 15 1.0
Assessment
Sub-Total 100 45 45 4.0
Total 470 285 205 34.0
Master of Science in Forest Products and Technology (MSc. For PT)
Programme learning outcome: The programme is designed to develop forest products
scientists and technologists, managers, trainers and entrepreneurs with innovative knowledge,
skills and values in forest products technologies to serve in forestry industries, academic
institutions and other forestry related settings. Admission into the programme requires applicants
to have a minimum of Second Class Bachelor of Science in Forestry, or related forest subjects
from SUA or any recognized institution with an average of B grade or above in forest resources
related subjects or equivalent qualification.

Code Course Title Contact Hours Credit

Hours
Lecture Practical Seminar
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 0 2.0
FPU 600 Advanced Wood Anatomy and 30 15 15 1.5
Chemistry
FPU 601 Advanced Physics, Mechanics & 20 20 0 1.0
Rheology of wood
FPU 602 Forest Industries Technologies 20 20 0 1.0
FO 655 Technology of Wood Based 20 20 0 1.0
Materials
FPU 604 Non -Timber Forest Products 30 20 10 1.5

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FO 654 Wood Preservation & Modified 30 20 10 1.5
Wood
FO 656 Pulp and Paper Technology 45 0 15 1.5
Research Methods in Forest
FPU 605 Products Technology 30 15 15 1.5
Dissertation 0 0 0 0
Total 255 190 65 12.5

Elective Courses

Code Course Title Contact Hours Credit

Hours
Lecture Practical Seminar
FPU 603 Timber Engineering 15 30 0 1.0
FOE 600 Natural Resource Economics 45 30 0 2.0
FOE 606 Entrepreneurship in Natural 15 15 15 1.0
Resources
FOE 645 Marketing 15 0 30 1.0
MVPT Ethnopharmacology 30 20 10 1.5
605
NPV 670 Propagation and cultivation of 30 20 10 1.5
Medicinal plants
Total 150 115 65 8.0

Teaching Schedule
Semester I
Core courses

Code Course Title Contact Hours Credit

Hours
Lecture Practical Seminar
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 0 2.0
FPU 600 Advanced Wood Anatomy and 30 15 15 1.5
Chemistry
FPU 602 Forest Industries Technologies 20 20 0 1.0
FO 654 Wood Preservation & Modified 30 20 10 1.5
Wood
Total 110 115 25 6.0

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Elective courses

Code Course Title Contact Hours Credit

Hours
Lecture Practical Seminar
FPU 603 Timber Engineering 15 30 0 1.0
FOE 600 Natural Resource Economics 45 30 0 2.0

Semester II
a) Core courses

Code Course Title Contact Hours Credit

Hours
Lecture Practical Seminar
FPU 601 Advanced Physics, Mechanics & 20 20 0 1.0
Rheology of wood
FO 655 Technology of Wood Based 20 20 0 1.0
Materials
FPU 604 Non -Timber Forest Products 30 20 10 1.5
FO 656 Pulp and Paper Technology 45 0 15 1.5
Research Methods in Forest
FPU 605 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 15 15 15 1.0
Resources
FOE 645 Marketing 15 0 30 1.0
MVPT Ethnopharmacology 30 20 10 1.5
605
NPV 670 Propagation and cultivation of 30 20 10 1.5
Medicinal plants

Master of Science in Forest Engineering (MSc FE)

Programme learning outcome: develop managers, researchers, trainers and entrepreneurs in the
forest engineering sphere with innovative knowledge, skills and values in management of forest

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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. Eligible candidates should have a Bachelor
of Science degree in Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Sciences and
Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

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 0
FEN 629 Forest Operations Planning 2.0 45 30 0
Subtotal 11.0 200 210 20
ELECTIVES
Semester 1
FEN 623 Machine Operating Principles 1.5 30 30 0
FEN 626 Design of structures 2.0 45 30 0
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 2.0 45 30 0
Applications in Forestry
FOR 602 Computer Applications in the Management of 1.5 30 30 0
Natural Resources
YEAR 2
Dissertation 0 0 0 0

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.
Admission requires applicants to have a minimum of Second Class BSc. in Forestry or any
related fields from recognized institutions. Applicants whose first degrees are considered to be
deficient will be required to take relevant remedial courses particularly in basic forest
assessment.

Programme Structure
1st Semester
Core courses

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Course Course title Contact hours Credit hours
Ante
Lecture Practical Seminar
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 0 2.0
WM 601 Research Methods, Planning & 20 0 20 1.0
Management
FMM 600 Advanced Forest Resource 45 30 0 2.0
Assessment
FMM 601 Perspectives in Forest Governance 15 0 0 0.5
Total 110 90 20 5.5

Elective courses
Course Course title Lecture Practica Seminar Credit
Ante hours l hours hours hours
FO 602 Computer Applications in the 30 30 0 1.5
Management of Natural
Resources
FMM 605 Integrated Research 30 30 30 2.0
Methodologies
FO 636 Forestry in Rural 60 0 30 2.5
Development
FOE 600 Natural Resource Economics 45 30 0 2.0
MN 601 Conservation and 45 0 30 2.0
management of Natural
Resources in the Tropics
Total 210 90 90 10.5

2nd Semester
Core courses
Course Course title Contact hours Credit
Ante hours
Lecture Practica Seminar
l
FO 632 Forest Resource Management 30 0 30 1.5
FMM 602 Environmental and Social 15 0 0 0.5
Impact Assessment
FMM 603 Advanced GIS and Remote 30 30 0 1.5
Sensing: Applications in
Forestry
FMM 604 Climate Change and Forestry 20 0 20 1.0
Total 95 30 50 4.5

Elective courses
Course Course title Lecture Practica Seminar Credit
Ante hours l hours hours hours
MN 606 Ecology and Tropical Biology 30 30 30 2.0
FO 612 Tropical Vegetation and Plant 30 30 0 1.5

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 Ecology
DS 607 Natural Resource Assessment 40 0 20 1.5
for Development Planning,
utilization and Conservation
DS 602 Population and Development 40 0 20 1.5
FOE 606 Entrepreneurship in Natural 15 15 15 1.0
Resources
Total 155 75 85 7.5

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

172
 COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
BTM 100 Introduction to Tourism 35 20 0 1.5
BTM 101E Introduction to English 45 0 30 2.0
Language and Culture I
BTM 101F Introduction to French Language 45 0 30 2.0
OR and Culture I
BTM 101S Introduction to Spanish
Language and Culture I
BTM 102 Tourism, Environment and 35 20 0 1 .5
Development
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
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 45 30 0 2.0
Contemporary Issues of
Development
MTH 104 General Mathematics I 45 30 0 2.0
*SC100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and 30 30 0 1.5
Macro-Economics
ENV 101 Fundamentals of Ecology and 30 30 0 1.5
Ecosystems
SUB TOTAL 280 150 40 10.5
TOTAL 485 240 110 20.0
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
FBL 102 Fundamentals of Ecology 45 0 30 2.0
BTM 104E Introduction to English 45 0 30 2.0
Language & Culture II
BTM 104F Introduction to French Language 45 0 30 2.0
OR and Culture II
BTM 104S OR
Introduction to Spanish
Language and Culture II
BTM 106 First Aid and Disaster 20 0 20 1.0
Management
CIT 100 Computer Applications 30 0 60 2.0
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics 45 0 30 2.0

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 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 45 30 0 2.0
Finance
EE 105 Principles of Administration and 20 20 0 1.0
Management
SUB TOTAL 130 50 50 6.0
TOTAL 370 50 250 17.0

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
BTM 200 Introduction to Tourism 45 30 0 2.0
Marketing
BTM 201 Tourism Forecasting 20 20 0 1.0
BTM 202 Business Law and Ethics for 20 20 0 1.0
Tourism
BTM 203 Tourism Policies and 20 20 0 1.0
Legislation
BTM 204 Socio-Cultural Systems of 30 30 0 1.5
Tourism
BTM 205 Front Office Operations 20 10 10 1.0
Procedures
FEC 201 Resource Economics 45 0 30 2.0
SUB TOTAL 245 130 40 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
ENV 300 Waste Management 45 30 0 2.0
RD 201 Introduction to Gender and 30 0 30 1.5
Development
BTM 206 Society, Culture and Leisure 30 30 0 1.5
*SC100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
ENV 211 Occupational Health Hazards 30 0 0 1.0
and Safety Practices
SUB TOTAL 180 90 30 6.0
TOTAL 425 220 70 15.5
* Audit Course

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SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
BTM 207 Museums, Monuments and 20 20 0 1.0
Heritage
BTM 208 Conventions/Meetings Planning 20 20 0 1.0
and Management
BTM 209 Travel Agencies, Tours and Air 15 0 30 1.0
Ticketing
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 20 0 20 1.0
Skills
BTM 216 Introduction to Animal 30 0 30 1.5
Behaviour
SUB TOTAL 190 60 130 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
Environmental Impact
ENV 306 45 30 0 2.0
Assessment
BTM 213 Food Production 30 0 60 2.0
RD 202 Natural Resources Management 45 30 0 2.0
and Development
BTM 217 Introduction to Wildlife Ecology 45 0 30 2.0
BTM 215F French for Tourists Needs 30 0 60 2.0
OR OR
BTM 215S Spanish for Tourists Needs
ENV 205 Land and Water Pollution and 45 30 0 2.0
Control
SUB TOTAL 240 90 150 12.0
TOTAL 430 150 280 21.5

SEMESTER 5
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 25 0 10 1.0
Management
BTM 303 Introduction to Coastal and 30 0 30 1.5
Marine Ecosystems
BTM 302 Resort and Leisure Management 20 20 0 1.0
WLM 305 Biodiversity Conservation and 30 0 30 1.5
Monitoring
SUB TOTAL 160 20 140 8.0

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 ELECTIVE COURSES
FEC 304 Entrepreneurship Skills and 30 20 5 1.5
Development
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 13.5
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 20 0 50 1.5
Tourism Industry
BTM 308 Human Resource Management 35 20 0 1.5
WLM 309 Wildlife-Based Tourism and 45 30 0 1.5
Eco-Tourism
BTM 310 Management Information 20 20 0 1.0
Systems
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 20 20 0 1.0
Management
BTM 313F French for Guiding Tourists 30 0 60 2.0
OR OR
BTM 313S Spanish for Guiding Tourists
FEC 301 Principles of Administration and 45 15 15 2.0
Management
WLM 311 Automobile Operating 20 0 20 1.0
Principles
SUB TOTAL 115 35 95 6.0
TOTAL 300 155 265 16.5

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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES

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 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 45 30 0 2.0
Economics
SUB TOTAL 225 100 110 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
MTH 102 Basic Mathematics 45 30 0 2.0
BTM 102 Tourism, Environment and 35 20 0 1.5
Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
WLM Mammalogy 15 0 30 1.0
201
WLM Ornithology 30 0 30 1.5
202
WLM Herpetology 15 0 30 1.0
203
WLM Ballistics 15 0 30 1.0
204

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 VM 235 Wildlife Entomology and 30 0 30 1.5
Parasitology
WLM Ichthyology 20 0 20 1.0
206
WLM Range Ecology and Management 40 10 0 1.5
207
WLM Conservation of Wetlands 20 0 20 1.0
212
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
WLM 208 Principles and Techniques of 35 0 20 1.5
Wildlife Management
WLM 209 Wildlife Population Ecology 35 0 20 1.5
WLM 210 Wildlife Nutrition 25 0 10 1.0
WLM 211 Introduction to Animal 30 0 30 1.5
Behaviour
FMM 201 Principles of Remote Sensing 45 0 30 2.0
and GIS
VM 261 Wildlife Diseases 35 0 20 1.5
FEC 202 Natural Resources and 45 30 0 2.0
Environmental Economics
SUB TOTAL 250 30 130 11.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
BTM 210 Customer Care and 20 0 20 2.0
Interpersonal Skills
FBL 208 Climate Change 45 0 30 2.0
ENV 306 Environmental Impact 45 0 30 2.0
Assessment
SUB TOTAL 110 0 80 6.0
TOTAL 360 30 210 17.0

SEMESTER 5
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
WLM 301 Wildlife Policies and 45 30 0 2.0

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 Legislation
WLM 302 Wildlife Conservation 20 20 0 1.0
Education and Extension
WLM 303 Criminology and Wildlife Law 45 0 30 2.0
Enforcement
WLM 304 Participatory Wildlife 20 20 0 1.0
Conservation
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 30 0 30 1.5
Monitoring
BTM 303 Introduction to Coastal and 30 0 30 1.5
Marine Ecosystems
BTM 300 Tour Guiding Techniques 45 0 30 2.0
RM 301 Range Inventory and 40 10 30 2.0
Monitoring
AQ 303 Marine and Freshwater 30 0 30 1.5
Fisheries
SUB TOTAL 220 40 150 8.5
TOTAL 360 110 220 15.5
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
WLM 306 Wildlife Protected Area 45 30 30 2.5
Planning
WLM 307 Infrastructure in Wildlife 20 0 20 1.0
Protected Areas
WLM 308 Wildlife Utilisation 30 0 0 1.0
WLM 309 Wildlife-Based Tourism and 40 10 0 1.5
Ecotourism
FEC 304 Entrepreneurship Skills and 30 20 5 1.5
Development
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 20 0 20 1.0
Principles
FEC 301 Principles of Administration 45 15 15 2.0
and Management
FEC 305 Introductory Marketing and 30 0 30 1.5
Financial Accounting

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 BTM 308 Human Resource Management 35 20 0 1.5
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L P S
CORE COURSE
WM 600 Biostatistics 30 60 0 2.0
WM 601 Research Methods, Planning and 20 0 20 1.0
Management
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 15 30 30 1.5
Wildlife
WM 606 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation 20 0 20 1.0
WM 607 Wildlife Extension, Communication and 15 0 30 1.0
Community Development
WM 617 Ecotourism Planning and Management 20 0 20 1.0
SUB TOTAL 200 150 140 11.5

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 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 20 0 20 1.0
Tropics
WM612 Wildlife Population and Ecosystem Health 20 20 0 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
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.

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 30 30 30 90 2.0
Management
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L P S T
CORE COURSE
DLT 0104 Psychology 30 30 30 90 2.0
DLT 0105 Laboratory Planning and 30 30 30 90 2.0

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 Organization
DLT 0106 Basic Principles of Laboratory 30 60 0 90 2.0
Sciences
DLT 0107 Laboratory Materials, Chemicals 30 60 0 90 2.0
and Biologicals
DLT 0108 Management of Laboratory 30 60 0 90 2.0
Animals and Plants
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 45 20 10 75 2.0
Biochemistry
DAH 0207 Research Methodology 15 60 0 90 2.0
SUB TOTAL 165 320 10 495 11
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L P S T
CORE COURSE
DLT 0206 Teaching Methods 45 20 10 75 2.0
DLT 0207 Troubleshooting in Laboratory 30 60 0 90 2.0
Systems
DLT 0208 Occupational Health and 30 30 0 60 1.5
Laboratory Practices
DLT 0209 Ethics in Laboratory Practice 30 0 30 45 1.5

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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 30 0 30 60 1.5
Administration and Management
DLT 0211 Principles of Radiology and 30 50 10 90 2.0
Laboratory Photography
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 (to be launched in 2012/13 academic
year)
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L P S T
CORE COURSE
DAH 0101 Anatomy, Physiology and 45 60 0 105 2.5
Histology
DAH 0102 Biochemistry and Molecular 30 30 0 60 1.5
Biology
DAH 0103 Animal Health, Behaviour and 15 30 0 45 1.0
welfare
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

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 COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 30 30 0 60 1.5
Resources Management
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 30 60 0 90 2.0

Obstetrics
DAH 0204 Small Ruminants Husbandry 15 30 0 45 1.0

DAH 0205 Pig, poultry and rabbit 15 30 0 45 1.0

husbandry
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 30 30 0 60 1.0

management
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS

185
 ANTE 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- 15 30 0 45 1.0
products
DAH 0214 Agribusiness and 30 30 0 60 1.5
Entrepreneurship
DAH 0215 Meat and fish Inspection and 30 60 0 90 2.0
hygiene
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

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
CONTACT
COURSE HOURS
ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDITS
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
Principles, Theories and Contemporary
DS 100 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 CONTACT HOURS
ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDITS
CORE COURSES

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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
COURS CONTACT HOURS
E ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDITS
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 Biometry 45 30 0
201 2.0
VM 161 Introduction to Animal Health
Management and Ethology (moved
from semester 2) 30 0 60 2.0
SUB TOTAL 270 60 270 12.5
ELECTIVE COURSE
**RD Introduction to Gender and
201 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 Introduction to Micro and Macro
104 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS

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 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
CONTACT
COURSE HOURS
ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDITS
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
Pastoralism, Human Enviromental
RM 302 Interaction and Indigenous 40 20 0 2.0
Knowledge
Designing Rural Development
RD 308 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

SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS

188
 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 40 10 30 2.0
Non-Conventional Animal farming
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
Rural Development Programmes,
Management, Monitoring and
RD 309 Evaluation 45 30 0 2.0
Global Climate Change and Disaster
ENV 309 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 CONTACT HOURS
ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDITS
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 TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS

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 COURSE L S P
ANTE
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
ELECTIVE COURSE
Principles of Administration and
EE 105 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
CONTACT
COURSE HOURS
ANTE COURSE TITLE L S P CREDITS
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 30 30 30 2.0
Development
*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

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FIELD ATTACHMENT
Each student will sped a total of 13 weeks at one of the optional station in the table below
and then 2 weeks for report preparation ad presentation at SUA.
DURATION
(WEEKS) Station
Pharmaceutical Industries / TFDA / TBS
Diagnostic Laboratory (VIC/CVL, NIMR)
Veterinary Clinics
District Livestock Offices
13 (Administration; Outreach; NGOs, CBOs)
2 Report Preparation and Presentation

Total 15 weeks

FIELD PRACTICAL
Field Practical will be held for 8 weeks and will address the following core competencies:
Wildlife diseases in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro protected areas (2.5 wees),
Fisheries and Aquaculture in Mwanza (2.5 weeks) and Arusha Meat Company (3 weeks).

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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 45 30 0 2.0
Contemporary Issues of Development
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

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SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
BLS 106 Molecular Biology 45 0 30 2.0
BLS 107 Microbiology and Microbial 45 0 30 2.0
Genetics
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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
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 30 30 0 1.5
Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES

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BLS 206 Diagnostic Microbiology 30 20 40 2.0
BLS 207 Immunobiology and 30 20 40 2.0
Immunodiagnostics
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 30 30 30 2.0
Biology
BLS 304 Occupational Safety and Good 30 20 10 1.5
Laboratory Practice

WLM 305 Biodiversity Conservation and 30 0 30 1.5

Monitoring
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
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 30 0 60 2.0

Assessment
SUB TOTAL 225 60 150 9.0

TOTAL 390 150 270 18.0

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* Audit Course

SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
BLS 306 Genomics and Bioinformatics 30 30 30 2.0
BLS 307 Biosafety and Ethics in 45 30 0 2.0
Biotechnology
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- 20 5 15 1.0
alcoholic Beverages
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

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.

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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 (2 nd
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 General Principle of Physiology 30 20 10 1.5
601
CAP Comparative Cardio pulmonary and 30 20 10 1.5
602 Renal Physiology
CAP Comparative Neuro-endocrine and 30 20 10 1.5
603 Muscle Physiology
CAP Comparative Nutritional Physiology 15 20 10 1.0
604
CAP Comparative Reproductive Physiology 15 20 10 1.0
605
CAP Physiological Techniques 15 20 10 1.0
606
VM 700 Dissertation 0 0 0 0
SUB TOTAL 210 185 85 11.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
VA 601 Comparative Functional Anatomy 30 60 0 2.0
ACB 30 60 0 2.0
611 Cell Biology
CAP Physiology of Marine Mammals and 15 20 10 1.0
607 Fish
CAP Avian Physiology 30 20 10 1.5

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 608
VA 610 Comparative Wildlife Anatomy 30 60 0 2.0
CAP Physiology of Exercise and Special 15 20 10 1.0
609 Environments
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 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 (2 nd 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 30 30 0 1.5
Protein

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 VPC 602 Molecular Biophysics and 30 30 0 1.5
Enzymology
VPC 603 Molecular Mechanism of 30 30 0 1.5
Growth, Development and
Senescence
MBB 602 Receptors and Signal 30 30 0 1.5
Transudation
VPC 605 Advanced Molecular 30 20 10 1.5
VM 700 Dissertation 0 0 0 0
SUB 245 235 45 13.0
TOTAL
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.

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 (2 nd 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.

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 COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 30 30 0 1.5
I
VPC 604 Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 30 30 0 1.5
II
VPC 605 Quality Assurance and Laboratory 30 20 10 1.5
Management
VM 700 Dissertation 0 0 0 0
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 30 30 0 1.5
615 Medical Microbiology and Virology
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
(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.

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 COURSE L P S CREDITS
ANTE COURSE TITLE
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 60 20 10 2.5
Therapeutics
VPT 603 Analytical Techniques in 30 30 30 2.0
Pharmacology
VPT 604 Veterinary Pharmacy and Drug 30 20 10 1.5
Regulations
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 COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS

ANTE

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 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
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 30 20 10 1.5
Immuno-toxicology
VM 700 Dissertation 0 0 0 0
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.

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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:
(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 Cell Biology 30 60 0 2.0
611
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 0 0 0 0
SUB TOTAL 195 305 25 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
Immunoflourescence and 30 60 0 2.0
VA 607 Immunohistochemistry
VA 608 General Anatomy 30 30 0 1.5
VA 609 Clinical Anatomy and comparative 15 30 0 1.0

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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 Molecular Biology 30 30 0 1.5
601
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
(iii) Honours degree (normally first or upper second class) or Advanced diploma (2 nd 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS

ANTE HOURS
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 0 0 0 0
Immunocytechemistry
VM 700 Dissertation 0 0 0 0
SUB TOTAL 195 215 25 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
Endocrine Technologies and 30 60 0 2.0
ACB 616 Applications
ACB 617 Molecular and Developmental 30 30 0 1.5

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MAM 614 Immunology 15 30 30 1.5
Immunohematology and Cancer 30 60 0 2.0
ACB 618 Therapy
Molecular biophysics and 30 20 10 1.5
VPB 602 enzymology
Quality Assurance and Laboratory 30 20 10 1.5
VPC 605 Management
20 30 10 1.5
VPB 600 Instrumentation
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

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.

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 COURSE COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
ANTE

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 0 0 0 0

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 30 60 0 2.0
Immunohistochemistry
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.

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COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS

ANTE HOURS
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 0 0 0 0
SUB TOTAL 165 255 45 10.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
Quality Assurance and Laboratory 30 20 10 1.5
VPC 605 Management
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.

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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
(iii) Honours degree (normally first or upper second class) or Advanced diploma (2 nd
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS

ANTE 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 Advanced Microbiology 30 30 30 2.0
601

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MBB 601 Molecular Biology 30 30 0 1.5
VM 700 Dissertation 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 135 125 55 7.5
Specialty core courses in Bacteriology and Mycology
MAM Bacteriology and Mycology 30 30 30 2.0
602
MAM Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology 30 30 30 2.0
603
TOTAL 60 60 60 4.0
Specialty core courses in Virology
MAM Virology 30 30 30 2.0
604
MAM Diagnostic Virology 30 30 30 2.0
605
TOTAL 60 60 60 4.0
Specialty core courses in Immunology
MAM Advanced Immunology 30 30 30 2.0
606
MAM Vaccine development and Immune 30 30 30 2.0
607 Therapeutics
TOTAL 60 60 60 4.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
MAM Development of Diagnostic, Research 30 30 30 2.0
608 Facilities and Initiatives in
Microbiology
MAM Industrial Microbiology 30 30 30 2.0
609
MAM Environmental Microbiology 30 30 30 2.0
610
MAM Laboratory Quality Control and 15 90 30 2.5
611 Validating New Products
MAM Emerging and Re- emerging Diseases 30 30 30 2.0
612 and Zoonoses
MAM Food and Feed Microbiology 30 30 30 2.0
613
MAM Immunology 15 30 30 1.5
614
MAM Medical Microbiology and Virology 30 30 0 1.5
615
SUB TOTAL 210 300 210 15.5

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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 Bachelors 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
(ii) Candidates with a Pass degree and previous substantial work experience in
molecular biology and/or biotechnology will also be eligible.

COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS

ANTE 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 Molecular Biology 30 30 0 1.5
601
MBB Advanced Molecular Biology 30 15 15 1.5
602
MBB Genetic Engineering 30 15 15 1.5
603
MBB Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics 15 60 0 1.5
604
MBB Techniques in Molecular and Cellular 15 30 0 1.0
605 Biology
MBB Socio-Economic Aspects of Biotechnology 15 0 30 1.0
606
MBB Applied Biotechnology 30 15 15 1.5
607
VM 700 Dissertation 0 0 0 0
SUB TOTAL 240 230 100 13.5

Specialty Core Courses in Industrial Microbial Biotechnology

COURSE COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
ANTE
MBB 608 Industrial Microbial Biotechnology 30 30 0 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 30 0 1.5

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Specialty Core Courses in Environmental Biotechnology
COURSE COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
ANTE
MBB 609 Environmental Biotechnology 30 15 15 1.5

SUB TOTAL 30 15 15 1.5

Specialty Core Courses in Plant Biotechnology

COURSE COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
ANTE
CS 609 Plant Biotechnology 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 15 15 1.5

Specialty Core Courses in Food Biotechnology

COURSE COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
ANTE
FS 601 Food Biotechnology 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 15 15 1.5

Specialty Core Courses in Animal Biotechnology

COURSE COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
ANTE
MBB 610 Animal Biotechnology 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 15 15 1.5

Specialty Core Courses in One health

COURSE COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
ANTE
MBB 619 One health 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 15 15 1.5

Specialty Core Courses in Biomedical Technology

COURSE COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
ANTE
MBB 611 Biomedical Technology 30 15 15 1.5
SUB TOTAL 30 15 15 1.5

ELECTIVE COURSES
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L P S
CORE COURSES
MBB Molecular Genetics 30 20 10 1.5
612

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 MBB Advanced Molecular Genetics 15 15 15 1.0
613
MBB Molecular Parasitology 30 15 15 1.5
614
MBB Molecular Bacteriology and Mycology 30 15 15 1.5
615
MBB Molecular Virology 20 20 0 1.0
616
MBB Microbial Genetics 30 15 15 1.5
617
MAM Advanced Immunology 30 30 30 2.0
606
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 CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE COURSE TITLE 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

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 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
VM 700 Dissertation 0 0 0 0
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 15 30 0 1.0
Bioinformatics
OMB 604 Techniques in Molecular and Cellular 15 30 0 1.0
Biology
OMB 605 Immunology of Infectious Diseases 15 15 15 1.0
OMB 606 One Health Medicine 30 15 15 1.5

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 OMB 607 Pathogen Evolution and Emerging 15 15 15 1.0
Infectious Diseases
TOTAL 215 205 85 10.5

Elective course for candidates with no or little knowledge in Molecular Biology

ANTE COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS
HOURS
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 30 15 15 1.5
Mycology
OMB 612 Molecular Virology 20 20 0 1.0
OMB 613 Industrial Microbial 30 30 0 1.5
Biotechnology
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

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Programme learning outcome: The programme is offered by research by only, for two years
on full time basis leading to a thesis. Candidates can conduct their research in Virology,
Bacteriology, Mycology, Immunology, Entomology, Helminthology, Protozoology, Molecular
biology or Pest management science. Eligible candidates are holders of good university degree in
the relevant field of intended study.

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

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS

ANTE HOURS
CORE COURSE L P
VM 621 Research Methods 30 60 2.0
VM 622 Statistics and Data Management 30 60 2.0
PVM 600 Ecology and Control of Infectious Diseases 45 30 2.0
PVM 601 Applied Epidemiology and Risk Analysis 30 30 1.5
PVM 602 Veterinary Survey Policy 30 30 1.5
PVM 603 Research Project in Preventive Medicine 0 180 3.0
SUB TOTAL 165 390 12.0

ELECTIVES COURSES
PVM 604 Evaluation Intervention 30 30 1.5
PVM 605 Special Study in Preventive Medicine 0 60 1.0
AS 608 Tropical Ruminant Livestock Production Systems 30 45 1.75
AS 609 Non-ruminant Livestock Production System 30 45 1.75
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

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS

ANTE 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 15 20 10 1.0
Control
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
MPF 601 Food Processing and Preservation 30 40 20 2.0
VM 614 Environmental Hygiene and Water 30 30 30 2.0
Quality Control
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

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 COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 30 40 20 2.0
Diseases
MTP 610 Tropical Malacology and Snail 30 40 20 2.0
Control
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 COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS

ANTE
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 30 20 10 1.5
Analysis
EPI 630 Epidemiologic Methods 30 30 30 2.0
VM 700 Dissertation 0 0 0 0
SUB TOTAL 135 115 65 7.5
ELECTIVE COURSES

COURSE COURSE TITLE L P S CREDITS

ANTE
EPI 623 Practical Research Design, Management 30 45 15 2.0
and Presentation
EPI 625 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases 30 45 15 2.0

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EPI 626 Epidemiology of Non-infectious 45 20 10 2.0
Conditions
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

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. The programme has been jointly
developed and harmonized in the three Veterinary Faculties at SUA, University of Nairobi and
Makerere University. Hence it allows a maximum of 30% credit transfer between these East
African Universities. To be admitted to this programme, candidates must hold an equivalent of at
least a second Class bachelors degree in a biological, medical or related field from a recognized
University/institution.

Programme Structure
Core courses
COURSE COURSE TITLE L P S T CREDITS
CODE
NPV 661 Introduction to natural products 30 20 10 60 1.5
science
NPV 665 Bio-prospecting and value 30 30 0 60 1.5
addition
NPV 666 Natural Products efficacy and 30 20 10 60 1.5
safety
NPV 667 Research methods and 30 20 10 60 1.5
communication
VM 622 Statistics and data management 30 45 15 90 2.0
NPV 700 Dissertation 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 150 135 45 330 8.0

Specialty core courses

COURSE COURSE TITLE L P S T CREDITS
CODE
Specialty core course in Environmental Natural products
NPV 662 Natural Products and the 30 30 0 60 1.5
Environment
Specialty core course in Analytical techniques
NPV 663 Application of analytical 45 30 0 75 2.0
techniques for Natural products
Specialty core course in Pathobiology
NPV 664 Natural products and biological 30 30 0 60 1.5
systems interactions
Specialty core course in entrepreneurship

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 NPV 668 Natural products 30 30 30 90 2.0
entrepreneurship

Elective courses
COURSE COURSE TITLE L P S T CREDITS
CODE
NPV 660 Pharmacognosy 30 20 10 60 1.5
NPV 669 Natural products policy, 30 15 15 60 1.5
Gender and Ethics
NPV 670 Propagation and cultivation of 30 20 10 60 1.5
Medicinal plants
NPV 671 Natural products in food 30 20 10 60 1.5
technology and agro-industries
NPV 672 Natural products 30 20 10 60 1.5
biotechnology, bioinformatics
and safety
MVPT 605 Ethnopharmacology 30 20 10 60 1.5
FP 604 Sustainable Use of Non-Wood 30 20 10 60 1.5
Forest Products (NWFPs)
TOTAL 210 135 75 420 10.5

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

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 165 305 85 12
ELECTIVE COURSE
EPI 623 Practical Research Design, 30 45 15 2.0
Management and Presentation
AVA 602 Principles of Anesthesia 15 20 10 1.0
VSU 605 Clinical Apprenticeships 15 45 45 2.0
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 30 20 10 1.5
Pharmacology
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.

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(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 CONTACT HOURS CREDITS

ANTE COURSE TITLE
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 15 15 15 1.0
Measurements
AVA 603 Comparative Anesthesiology 30 40 20 2.0
AVA 604 Intensive Care Anesthesia and 15 10 20 1.0
Neonatology
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 30 20 10 1.5
Pharmacology
VPT 604 Veterinary Pharmacy and Drug 30 20 10 1.5
Regulations
VSU 604 Experimental Surgery 15 70 20 2.0
VSU 607 Clinical Apprenticeship 15 45 45 2.0
AVA 606 Legal Veterinary Medicine and 15 10 20 1.0
Risk Management
TOTAL 105 165 105 8.0

Masters of Science in Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology

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,

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 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS

ANTE HOURS
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 15 30 30 1.5
Anatomy
ARB 602 Molecular Reproductive 30 30 30 2.0
Endocrinology
ARB 603 Reproductive Biology 15 30 0 1.0
ARB 604 Reproductive Biotechnologies 30 40 20 2.0
VM 700 Dissertation 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 195 235 95 12.0
ELECTIVE COURSE
ARB 606 Aquaculture Reproduction and 30 45 15 2.0
Gene Technology
ARB 607 Reproduction in Wild Animals 30 50 10 2.0
ARB 605 Animal Welfare, Health and 30 50 10 2.0
Epidemiology
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
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 1 st 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.

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 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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
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 30 30 0 1.5
Ecosystems

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SUB TOTAL 260 60 140 12.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
DS 100 Principal, Theories and Contemporary 45 30 0 2.0
issues of Development
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 20 20 0 1.0
Management
SUB TOTAL 150 80 0 4.0
TOTAL 410 140 140 16.0
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 Introduction to Engineering drawing 15 0 30 1.0
111/FT 101
EE 105 Principles of Administration and 20 20 0 1.0
Management
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
ENV 200 Environmental Chemistry 45 30 0 2.0
ENV 201 Hydrogeology and Water Resource 45 0 30 2.0
Management
ENV 202 Atmospheric Physics 30 30 0 1.5

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ENV 210 Environmental Microbiology 30 0 30 1.5
ENV 211 Occupational Health Hazards and 30 0 0 1.0
Safety Practices
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
MTH 203 General Mathematics III 45 30 0 2.0
**RD 201 Introduction to Gender and 30 30 0 1.5
Development

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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
Remote Sensing and
ENV 203 45 0 30 2.0
GIS in Environmental Studies
ENV 204 Mining and the Environment 45 15 15 2.0
Land and Water Pollution and
ENV 205 45 30 0 2.0
Control
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
Radioactivity and Environmental
ENV 213 30 0 0 1.0
Radiology
SUB TOTAL 180 90 0 7.5
TOTAL 465 225 75 20.5

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SEMESTER 5
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 15 30 0 1.0

Advocacy
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
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 CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
COURSE TITLE
ANTE 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
Environmental Health Management
ENV 311 45 30 0 2.0
and Ecological Restoration
ENV 307 Air Pollution, Prevention and Control 45 30 0 2.0
Global Climate Change and Disaster
ENV 309 45 30 0 2.0
Management
SUB TOTAL 225 150 120 12.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
Meteorological Data Analysis and
ENV 308 15 30 0 1.0
Display Systems
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

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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
CONTACT CREDITS
COURSE
COURSE TITLE HOURS
ANTE
L S P
CORE COURSES
Introduction to Micro Computers and
INF 110 30 0 60 2.0
Applications
INF 107 Basics in Digital Circuitry 30 0 60 2.0
Fundamentals of Computer
INF 100 30 0 60 2.0
Programming
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 18 12.0
0
ELECTIVE COURSES
INF 102 Organization of Information 30 30 0 1.5
INF 103 Communication Theory and Practice 30 30 0 1.5
Principles, Theories and Contemporary
DS 100 45 30 0 2.0
Issues of Development
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 150 120 0 5.0
TOTAL 375 210 18 17.0
0
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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

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 Introduction to Computer Architecture
INF 106 30 0 30 1.5
and Operating Systems
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
Information Technology for
INF 108 30 30 0 1.5
Development
INF 104 Social-Cultural Implications of ICT 30 60 0 2.0
Managing Information and
INF 111 30 30 0 1.5
Communication Systems
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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
Mathematical Logic and Formal
MTH 210 30 30 0 1.5
Semantics
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
Introduction to Computer Graphics and
INF 205 30 0 60 2.0
Image Processing
MTH 211 Mathematical Statistics 45 30 0 2.0
SUB TOTAL 120 60 60 4.0
TOTAL 300 90 300 14.5
* Audit Course

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SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
Internet Programming and Web
INF 206 30 0 60 2.0
Server Management
INF 207 Information Storage and Retrieval 30 0 60 2.0
INF 202 Programming in Java 30 0 60 2.0
INF 204 Operations Research 30 30 0 1.5
Research Methods in Computing and
INF 210 30 60 0 2.0
Information Management
SUB TOTAL 150 90 180 9.5
ELECTIVE COURSES
Introduction to Computer Simulation
INF 211 30 0 60 2.0
and Modeling
Introduction to XML and Related
INF 212 30 0 60 2.0
Technologies
Web Content Design and
INF 213 30 0 60 2.0
Management
SUB TOTAL 90 0 180 6.0
TOTAL 240 90 360 15.5

SEMESTER 5
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
Information Systems Analysis and
INF 300 30 0 60 2.0
Design
Software Engineering and Project
INF 301 30 0 60 2.0
Management
Database Implementation and
INF 302 30 0 60 2.0
Management
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

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SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
Introduction to Artificial
INF 310 30 0 30 1.5
Intelligence
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
Management of
INF 313 Telecommunications and Computer 30 0 60 2.0
Networks
Policy, Legal and Ethical Issues in
INF 316 30 30 0 1.5
Information Management
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

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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
EDF 100 Principles of Education 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 100 Introduction to Educational 20 20 0 1.0
Psychology
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

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SUB TOTAL 215 90 170 11.5
ELECTIVES COURSES
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary 45 30 0 2.0
issues of Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
Principles of Curriculum Development and
EDC 200 45 30 0 2.0
Evaluation
EDF 200 Sociology of Education 20 20 0 1.0
ZOO 200 Vertebrate Anatomy and 45 0 30 2.0
Physiology I
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

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 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
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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
Human Resources Management and
EDM 200 45 30 0 2.0
Development in Educational Organisations
Administrative and Organizational
EDM 201 20 20 0 1.0
Behaviour in Education
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

SEMESTER 5
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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

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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
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

SEMESTER 6
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
Management of Education and School
EDM 304 45 30 0 2.0
Administration
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
Chemical Kinetics and
CHE 300 30 15 45 2.0
Electrochemistry
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDF 100 Principles of Education 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 100 Introduction to 20 20 0 1.0
Educational Psychology

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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 45 30 0 2.0
Issues of Development
*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
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
Principles of Curriculum Development and
EDC 200 45 30 0 2.0
Evaluation
EDF 200 Sociology of Education 20 20 0 1.0

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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
Human Resources Management and
EDM 200 Development in Educational 45 30 0 2.0
Organisations
Administrative and Organizational
EDM 201 20 20 0 1.0
Behaviour in Education
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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

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CHE 305 Coordination Chemistry 45 0 30 2.0
Instrumental Methods In Analytical
CHE 301 30 15 45 2.0
Chemistry
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
EDM 304 Management of Education and School
45 30 0 2.0
Administration
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
School
305Governance 20 20 0 1.0
EDU 301 Research Project II 0 0 120 2.0
CHE 300 Chemical Kinetics and
30 15 45 2.0
Electrochemistry
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

SEMESTER 1
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDF 100 Principles of Education 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 100 Introduction to Educational 20 20 0 1.0
Psychology

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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 45 30 0 2.0
issues of Development
GEO 103 Environmental Resources and Food
45 30 0 2.0
Security
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
EDC 200 Principles of Curriculum 45 30 0 2.0
Development and Evaluation
EDF 200 Sociology of Education 20 20 0 1.0

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 ZOO 200 Vertebrate Anatomy 45 0 30 2.0
and Physiology I
ZOO 202 Parasitology and Entomology 45 0 30 2.0
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 45 30 0 2.0
Education
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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
Human Resources Management and
EDM 200 45 30 0 2.0
Development in Educational Organisations
Administrative and Organizational Behaviour
EDM 201 20 20 0 1.0
in Education
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS

236
 ANTE 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
Environmental Education and
GEO 303 45 30 0 2.0
Conservation
Counseling and Special Needs
EDP 300 20 20 0 1.0
Education
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
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
Management of Education and School
EDM 304 45 30 0 2.0
Administration
EDM
School
305Governance 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 45 30 0 2.0
Geography of Africa
ETP 300 Teaching Practice III 0 0 120 2.0
SUB TOTAL 195 130 260 14.0
ELECTIVES COURSES
Agriculture and Rural Settlement
GEO 306 45 30 0 2.0
Planning
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

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B.Sc. (Ed.) majoring in Geography and Mathematics
SEMESTER 1
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDF 100 Principles of Education 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 100 Introduction to 20 20 0 1.0
Educational Psychology
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 45 30 0 2.0
issues of Development
GEO 103 Environmental Resources and Food 45 30 0 2.0
Security
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0.0
SUB TOTAL 135 90 0 4.0
TOTAL 375 270 0 15.0
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
Principles of Curriculum Development and
EDC 200 45 30 0 2.0
Evaluation
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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
History
209
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
Human Resources Management and
EDM 200 45 30 0 2.0
Development in Educational Organisations
Administrative and Organizational
EDM 201 20 20 0 1.0
Behaviour in Education

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
Management of Education and School
EDM 304 45 30 0 2.0
Administration
EDM
School
305Governance 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 45 30 0 2.0
Africa
ETP 200 Teaching Practice III 0 0 120 2.0
SUBTOTAL 230 170 240 14.5
ELECTIVES COURSES

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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

SEMESTER 1
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
EDF 100 Principles of Education 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 100 Introduction to Educational 20 20 0 1.0
Psychology
INF 100 Fundamentals of Computer Programming 30 0 60 2.0
Introduction to Micro Computers and
INF 110 30 0 60 2.0
Applications
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 45 30 0 2.0
issues of Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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

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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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
Principles of Curriculum Development and
EDC 200 45 30 0 2.0
Evaluation
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
Mathematical Logic and Formal Semantics
MTH 210 30 30 0 1.5
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
30 0 60 2.0
Processing
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES

EDP 200 Educational Assessment and 45 30 0 2.0

Evaluation
MTH 207 Ordinary Differential Equations 45 30 0 2.0
INF 206 Internet Programming and Web Server 30 0 60 2.0

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 Management
INF 207 Information Storage and Retrieval 30 0 60 2.0
Introduction to Computer Simulation and
INF 211 30 0 60 2.0
Modeling
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
Human Resources Management and
EDM 200 45 30 0 2.0
Development in Educational Organisations
Administrative and Organizational
EDM 201 20 20 0 1.0
Behaviour in Education
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
Research Methods in Computing and
INF 210 30 0 60 2.0
Information Management
SUB TOTAL 165 90 120 9.0
TOTAL 390 180 420 23.0

SEMESTER 5
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P

243
CORE COURSES
Management of Education and School
EDM 304 45 30 0 2.0
Administration
EDM
School
305Governance 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
Policy, Legal and Ethical Issues in
INF 316 30 30 0 1.5
Information Management
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDF 100 Principles of Education 20 20 0 1.0
EDP 100 Introduction to Educational 20 20 0 1.0
Psychology
AS 101 Introduction to Animal Health and 45 0 30 2.0
Production
HT 101 Principles & Practices of Horticulture 20 0 50 1.5
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and 45 15 15 2.0
Development
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
ELECTIVE COURSES
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary 45 30 0 2.0
Issues of Development
RD 107 Agriculture and Rural Development 45 30 0 2.0
HN 102 Introduction to Human Nutrition 45 10 20 2.0

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*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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 Agricultural Botany 30 0 30 1.5
10
4
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 30 0 60 2.0
Management
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 30 30 30 2.0
Interpersonal Skills
GEO 105 Environmental Education 20 20 0 1.0
SUBTOTAL 70 70 30 4.0
TOTAL 300 70 410 18.0

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDC 200 Principles of Curriculum Development 45 30 0 2.0
and Evaluation
EE 202 Extension Methods 30 60 0 2.0

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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 20 20 0 1.0
Education
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 30 30 0 1.5
Development
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUBTOTAL 165 110 30 6.0
TOTAL 395 445 125 17.5

SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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
Human Resources Management and
EDM 200 Development in Educational 45 30 0 2.0
Organisations
HN 206 Food and Nutrition Security 20 20 0 1.0
Administrative and Organizational
EDM 302 20 20 0 1.0
Behaviour in Education
SUBTOTAL 85 70 0 5.0
TOTAL 315 145 275 18.5

SEMESTER 5
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
EDU 300 Research Project I 0 60 0 1.0

246
EDC 300 Educational Media and Technology 20 20 0 1.0
Counseling and Special Needs
EDP 300 45 30 0 2.0
Education
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
E Economics of Education and Finance 45 30 0 2.0
D
M
30
3
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 CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
EDU 301 Research Project II 0 30 90 2.0
EDM School Governance 20 20 0 1.0
305
EDM Management of Education and School 45 30 0 2.0
304 Administration
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 40 10 30 2.0
Conventional Animal Farming
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 30 0 45 2.0
Crops
SUBTOTAL 80 20 75 4.5

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 TOTAL 275 110 375 17.5

Post-Graduate Diploma in Education:

This is a one year training in Education which aims at turning a general graduate into a
professional teacher in the various disciplines of professional education. Applicants must have
a minimum qualification of a first degree at a GPA of 3.0 or its equivalents from a recognized
university. Candidates with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be admitted only if is have teaching
experience of not less than three years and a recommendation letter of good teaching
performance from his/her employer.

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)

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Programme Aims and Structures

Bachelor of Rural Development
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
RD 101 Introduction to Development Studies 45 30 0 2.0
Disciplines
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 20 20 0 1.0
Management
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and 45 15 15 2.0
Development
EE 101 Introductory Sociology 30 0 0 1.0
SUB TOTAL 215 110 15 9.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
EDP 100 Introduction to Educational 20 20 0 1.0
Psychology
RD 105 Rural Production Systems 45 30 0 2.0
*SC 100 Communication Skills I 45 30 0 0
SUB TOTAL 110 80 0 3.0

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 TOTAL 325 190 15 12.0
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE 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 20 20 0 1
Management
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 20 20 0 1
Development
EE 102 Extension Communication and 30 30 30 2
Interpersonal Skills
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness 30 15 15 1.5
SUBTOTAL 130 85 45 6.5
TOTAL 330 225 105 16.5

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P
CORE COURSES
RD 201 Introduction to Gender and 30 30 0 1.5
Development
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 30 30 30 2.0
Facilitation Methods
EE 201 Diffusion of Innovations 30 60 0 2.0
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 30 30 30 2.0
Development
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

250
 SUB TOTAL 190 150 0 7.0
TOTAL 375 270 60 17.5
* Audit Course

SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
RD 203 Introduction to Demography and 30 30 0 1.5
Population Studies
RD 204 International Relations and Economic 15 30 0 1.0
Co-Operation
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 45 0 30 2.0
and Research Project I
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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
L S P
CORE COURSES
RD 301 Gender and Development 45 30 0 2.0
RD 303 Rural Development Planning 30 30 0 1.5
RD 304 Computer Application in Statistical 30 0 30 1.5
Data Analysis
RD 308 Designing Rural Development 20 20 0 1.0
Programmes/Projects
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 35 0 20 1.5
Use Economics
SUB TOTAL 310 130 80 10.5

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AEA 303 Agricultural Finance and Credit 30 30 30 2.0
Management
EE 302 Communication Technology 30 30 30 2.0
CIT 300 Information and Communication 30 0 60 2.0
Management
*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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDITS
ANTE HOURS
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 45 30 0 2.0
Programmes/Projects Appraisal,
Monitoring and Evaluation
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. Candidates eligible for admission to
this programme shall hold University degrees or equivalent qualifications from any discipline
of study as further stipulated under the minimum general admission requirements.

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 COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
ANTE

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 0 0 0

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 36 20 1.5
Conservation
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
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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 users 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.

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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P T
CORE COURSES
ICT 0100 Introduction to Computers and their 30 0 60 90 2
Applications
ILS 0101 Introduction to Library and 30 30 0 60 1.5
Information Science
ILS 0102 Principles of Information 30 30 0 60 1.5
Management
ILS 0103 Legal and Ethical Issues in 30 30 0 60 1.5
Information Management
CS 0100 Communication Skills I 30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 150 120 60 330 8
ELECTIVES COURSES

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MTH Basic Mathematics 30 60 0 90 2
0101
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 30 30 0 60 1.5
Communities
RAM Principles of Records Management 45 30 0 75 2
0100
SUB TOTAL 165 180 0 345 8.5
TOTAL 315 300 60 675 16.5

SEMESTER 2
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P T
CORE COURSES
MTH Introduction to Statistics 45 30 0 75 2
0100
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

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 30 30 0 60 1.5
and Information Services
SUB TOTAL 90 90 0 180 4.5
TOTAL 285 180 180 665 16.0

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P T
CORE COURSES
ICT 0200 Introduction to Database 30 0 60 90 2
Management
ICT 0207 Principles of Library Automation 30 0 60 90 2
ILS 0200 Research Methods in Information 30 30 0 60 1.5
Management
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

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 ICT 0203Introduction to Web Publishing 30 0 60 90 2
ILS 0203Principles of Management 15 30 0 45 1
ILS 0204Repackaging and Dissemination of 30 30 0 60 1.5
Information
SUB TOTAL 105 60 120 285 6.0
TOTAL 225 90 360 675 14.5

SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P T
CORE COURSES
ILS 0206 Knowledge Management 45 30 0 75 2
ILS 0207 Marketing of Information 30 45 0 75 2
Services
ICT 0208 Digital Libraries and Institutional 30 0 60 60 2
Repositories
ILS 0203 Research Project 2 0 0 60 60 1
SUB TOTAL 105 75 120 270 7
ELECTIVES
ILS 0208 Policy and Planning for 30 30 0 60 1.5
Information Services
ICT 0204 Records Systems in Digital 45 30 0 75 2
Environment
ICT 0205 Digitization of Archival 30 0 60 90 2
Materials
ICT 0206 Information Technology and the 30 30 0 60 1.5
Society
SUB TOTAL 135 90 60 285 7
TOTAL 240 165 180 555 14.0

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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P T
CORE COURSES
Introduction to Computers and
ICT 0100 their Applications 30 0 60 90 2.0
Principles of Records
RAM 0100 Management 30 30 30 90 2.0
Principles of Information
ILS 0102 Management 30 30 0 60 1.5
Legal and Ethical Issues in
ILS 0103 Information Management 30 30 0 60 1.5

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 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
Information Services for Rural
ILS 0105 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P T
CORE COURSES
Selection and Acquisition of 30 30 0 60 1.5
RAM 0103 Archival Materials
MTH 0100 Introduction to Statistics 30 30 30 90 2.0
ILS 0106 Cataloguing and Classification 1 30 0 60 90 2.0
Arrangements and Description of 30 30 30 90 2.0
RAM 0104 Archival Materials
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

SEMESTER 3
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P T
CORE COURSES
Introduction to Database
ICT 0200 Management 30 0 60 90 2
RAM 0200 Electronic Archives 30 30 30 90 2
Legal and Policy Aspects of
RAM 0201 Records/Archival Work 30 30 0 60 1.5
RAM 0202 Management of Current Records 30 30 0 60 1.5

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 Research Methods in
ILS 0200 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
Concepts of Computer
ICT 0202 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
Repackaging and Dissemination
ILS 0204 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
ANTE L S P T
CORE COURSES
Records Systems in Digital
ICT 0204 Environment 30 30 30 90 2.0
Preservation and Conservation
RAM 0203 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
Digitization of Archival
ICT 0205 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
Marketing of Information
ILS 0207 Services 45 30 0 75 2.0
Policy and Planning for
ILS 0208 Information Services 30 30 0 60 1.5
Information Technology and the
ICT 0206 Society 30 30 0 60 1.5
SUB TOTAL 150 120 0 270 7.0
TOTAL 270 210 210 690 16.0

SUA CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The SUA Centre for Sustainable Rural Development (SCSRD) was officially launched on 1 st
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 Director, 3 Senior Research Fellows and 2

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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) in-depth understanding of 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.
Additionally, Centre provides 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
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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 certificate also provides 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
ANTE L S P Total CREDITS
CORE COURSES
90
CIT 0101 Information Technology Basics 30 0 60 2

Professional Skills for IT Practitioners 90

CIT 0102 30 60 0 2

CIT 0103 Introduction to computer hardware 30 0 60 90 2

CIT 0104 Managing of computer Peripherals 30 0 60 90 2
Computer Applications 90
CIT 0105 30 0 60 2
COM 0100 Communication skills 30 60 0 90 2
TOTAL 180 120 180 480 12

ELECTIVE COURSES
CE 0101 Entrepreneurship 30 30 0 60 1.5
MTH 0100 Basic Mathematics* 30 30 0 60 0
TOTAL FOR SEMESTER 1 240 210 180 650 13.5
* Audit course

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 SEMESTER 2
COURE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
ANTE L S P Total CREDITS
CORE COURSES
CIT 0106 Programming Basics 30 0 30 60 1.5
Mathematics for Information 75
CIT 0107 45 30 0 1.5
Technology
CIT 0108 Database Management Systems 30 0 60 2
90
CIT 0109 Operating System Fundamentals 30 0 60 90 2
Introduction to Computer
CIT 0110 30 0 60 2
Networking 90
Computer Maintenance, Repair
CIT 0111 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
Troubleshooting Hardware and 90
CIT 0113 30 0 60 2
Software
Introduction to Multimedia 90
CIT 0114 30 0 60 2
systems

TOTAL 90 0 180 270 6

TOTAL FOR SEMESTER 2 285 30 450 765 17

Diploma in Information Technology

Programme Aim: To train and produce highly competent technical personnel who are capable
of working in the computer technology and information workers in schools, universities and
various information resource centers. This diploma shall be a four (4) semester (two years)
programme that will provide practical oriented training in Information Technology.

SEMESTER 1
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
ANTE L S P Total CREDITS
CORE COURSES
MTH 0100 Basic Mathematics 45 45 0 90 2
Computer Applications
DIT 0100 30 0 60 2
90

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 Introduction to Information
DIT 0101 Technology (IT) 30 30 30 90 2

Computer Assembling and 90

DIT 0102 30 0 60 2
Troubleshooting
Communication skills
COM 0100 30 60 0 2
90
TOTAL (CORE) 165 135 150 450 10

ELECTIVE COURSES

DIT 0103 Information search and retrieval 30 0 60 90 2

Professional Skills for IT

DIT 0104 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 COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
ANTE L S P Total CREDITS
CORE COURSES
DIT 0105 Computer Architecture 30 30 30 2
90

DIT 0106 Computer Networking 30 0 60 90 2

Database Fundamentals 90
DIT0107 30 30 30 2
Computer Graphics
DIT 0108 30 0 60 2
90
Introduction to Computer
DIT 0109 Programming 30 0 60 90 2

TOTAL (CORE) 150 60 240 450 10

ELECTIVE COURSES

Computer Maintenance and

DIT 0120 30 0 60 90 2
Repair
Management of Information
DIT 0121 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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COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
ANTE L S P Total CREDITS
CORE COURSES
Introduction to Data Structure and
DIT 0210 Algorithm 30 0 60 90 2

DIT 0211 Web design and Programming 30 0 60 90 2

Database design and Implementation

DIT 0212 30 0 60 90 2

Network Administration
DIT 0213 30 0 45 75 1.5

Project management and Research

DIT 0214 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 1.5
60
Introduction to Electronic Commerce
DIT 0217 30 0 30 1.5
60

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

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 SEMESTER 4
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS
ANTE L S P Total CREDITS
CORE COURSES
Introductory to Object-Oriented
DIT 0218 Programming 30 0 60 90 2

Management to Database
DIT 0219 30 0 60 2
Systems 90

DIT 0220 Fundamentals of Multimedia 30 0 60 90 2

Systems Analysis and Design 90

DIT 0221 30 30 30 2

TOTAL (CORE) 120 30 210 360 8

ELECTIVE COURSES
Testing and Quality Assurance
DIT 0222 30 30 30 2
in ICT 90
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
IE 0200 30 30 0 1.5
60
DIT 0223 Computer Project 0 0 120 3
120
TOTAL (ELECTIVE) 60 60 150 270 6.5
TOTAL FOR SEMESTER 4 180 90 360 630 14.5

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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

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
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 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.

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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

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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

11. Mrs. A. Namuhisa Director of Development 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

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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

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

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