Undergraduate or Graduate Level : Undergraduate Level
Duration of Program : 3 Years
About this Program
AG 1 GENERAL UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
To be admitted for a course leading to the award of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture [B.Sc. (Agric.)], a candidate must satisfy the general minimum entrance requirements of Makerere University which are clearly stated in the University Prospectus. In addition, the following regulations shall hold for Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.
AG 2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the course is through three avenues
Direct Entry
Mature Age Scheme
Diploma Entry Scheme
2.1 Direct Entry
Candidates seeking admission through this avenue must have obtained:
(i) at least a credit in Mathematics at the Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E) examination or its equivalent,
(ii) at least two principal passes at the Advanced Level in Biology and Chemistry obtained at the same sitting, and
(iii) a minimum weighted points set by the University Admission Board
GROUP WEIGHT SUBJECTS
Essential 3 Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture
Relevant 2 One better done of the above, Physics and Geography
Desirable 1 Sub-Mathematics and General paper,
Others ½ All others
2.2 Mature Age Scheme
Admission may be granted under the Mature Age Entry Scheme after passing the
appropriate Mature Age Entry Examination
2.3 Diploma Entry Scheme
A candidate may be admitted if she/he has a National Diploma or its equivalent of at least a Second Class standing or equivalent in Agriculture, animal husbandry, veterinary and any other related science based diploma, from recognized local and international institutions.
AG 3 DIRECT ADMISSION TO SECOND AND THIRD YEAR
Admission, other than to the First year shall require a recommendation of the Faculty Board and approval by Senate on the basis of studies undertaken at another recognized university or equivalent institution.
AG 4 GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
To qualify for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture a full time candidate is required to obtain a minimum total of 210 Credit Units within a maximum of six years.
AG 5 CURRICULUM
The weighting unit for each course is a Credit Unit (C.U). One Credit Unit is 1 contact hour per week per semester. A contact hour is defined as follows:
1 lecture hour is equivalent to 1 contact hour}
1 tutorial hour is equivalent to ½ contact hour}—–Refer to MU doc and consult Okello
1 practical hour is equivalent to ½ contact hour}
The degree programme shall normally extend over a period of four years and each year consists of two semesters of 17 weeks each and one recess term of 10 weeks. The normal semester load shall range from 15 Credit Units to 21 Credit Units. The maximum semester load shall be 28 Credit Units to cater for students who have courses to retake.
Courses
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Units | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soil Survey & Land Evaluation | SOS 4101 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
Year 1
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Units | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTORY MICROECONOMICS | AEC 1101 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| MATHEMATICS | AEN 1101 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL AGRICULTURE | ANS 1101 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| AGRICULTURAL BOTANY AND PLANT PHYSIOLOGY | CRS 1101 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| INTRODUCTION TO PLANT MICROBIOLOGY | CRS 1105 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| GENDER IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT | EEE 1105 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| BIOCHEMISTRY I | FST 1101 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Introduction To Soil Science | SOS 1104 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Units | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLIMATOLOGY AND FIELD ENGINEERING | AEN 1201 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | AEN 1202 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| ZOOLOGY AND ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY | ANS 1203 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Animal Production Practical Skills | ANS 1303 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| INTRODUCTION TO ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY | CRS 1202 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| INTRODUCTION TO AGRONOMY AND ECOLOGY | CRS 1204 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | CRS 1208 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| CROP PRODUCTION PRACTICAL SKILLS | CRS 1301 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION PRACTICAL SKILLS | EEE 1301 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| SOIL BIOLOGY I | SOS 1202 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
Year 2
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Units | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRODUCTION ECONOMICS | AEC 2103 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| FARM POWER AND MACHINERY | AEN 2101 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| BIOMETRICS | CRS 2101 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| ANNUAL CROPS AGRONOMY | CRS 2102 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS | CRS 2109 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION | EEE 2108 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| SOIL PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY | SOS 2101 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Units | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPLES OF FARM MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTS | AEC 2201 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| PRINCIPLES OF FARM MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTS | AEC 2201 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| FARM STRUCTURES | AEN 2201 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| INTRODUCTORY LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT | ANS 2201 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| PERENNIAL CROPS AGRONOMY | CRS 2201 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Horticulture | CRS 2203 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| WEED SCIENCE | CRS 2216 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| FIELD CROPS DISEASES | CRS 3201 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| RURAL SOCIOLOGY | EEE 2205 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
Year 3
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Units | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PASTURE AGRONOMY | CRS 3110 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| DAIRY PRODUCTION SYSTEMS | ANS 3102 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| POULTRY MANAGEMENT I | ANS 3105 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| AGROFORESTRY | CFE 3109 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| PRINCIPLES OF PLANT BREEDING | CRS 3104 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY | CRS 3105 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION AND EXTENSION METHODS | EEE 3102 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Units | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL MARKETING | AEC 3201 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| SPECIAL PROJECT | AEC 4210 | 5 | Undergraduate Level |
| APICULTURE | ANS 3201 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| SPECIAL PROJECT | ANS 3301 | 5 | Undergraduate Level |
| ANIMAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE | ANS 3202 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| ANIMAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE | ANS 2204 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| ANIMAL FEEDS AND FEEDING | ANS 3203 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| SPECIAL PROJECT | CRS 3301 | 5 | Undergraduate Level |
| SPECIAL PROJECT | EEE 3302 | 5 | Undergraduate Level |
| POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY | FST 3205 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| SOIL CONSERVATION AND LAND RECLAMATION | SOS 3201 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| SPECIAL PROJECTS | SOS 3301 | 5 | Undergraduate Level |
Year 4
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Units | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| RURAL DEVELOPMENT | AEC 4205 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| AGRICULTURAL POLICY AND PLANNING | AEC 4101 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| APPLIED FARM MANAGEMENT | AEC 4102 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| ECONOMETRICS | AEC 4104 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS | AEC 4106 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY BREEDING | ANS 4101 | 4 | Undergraduate Level |
| PIG AND RABBIT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS | ANS 4102 | 5 | Undergraduate Level |
| FISH FARMING | ANS 4104 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| FISH FARMING | ANS 4106 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| PLANT PATHOLOGY | CRS 4101 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| CROP PHYSIOLOGY | CRS 4102 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | CRS 4105 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | CRS 4105 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | CRS 4106 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | CRS 4106 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATION | EEE 4102 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING METHODS | EEE 4104 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS II | EEE 4105 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| ADULT EDUCATION | EEE 4107 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| PARTICIPATORY APPROACHES IN EXTENSION | EEE 4110 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| SOIL SURVEY AND LAND EVALUATION | SOS 4101 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| MINERAL FERTILISER TECHNOLOGY | SOS 4102 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| APPLIED SOIL FERTILITY AND PLANT ANALYSIS | SOS 4107 | 4 | Undergraduate Level |
| SOIL BIOLOGY II | SOS 4103 | 4 | Undergraduate Level |
| Econometrics | AEC4104 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Intermediate Macroeconomics | AEC4106 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Livestock & Poultry Breeding Methods | ANS4108 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Pig & Rabbit Production Systems | ANS4107 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| Poultry Management II | ANS4103 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Integrated Pest Management Systems | CRS 4106 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Integrated Pest Management Systems | CRS 4106 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Agricultural Communication | EEE 4102 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Seed Science & Technology | CRS 4105 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Agricultural Communication | EEE 4102 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Curriculum Development & Training Methods | EEE 4104 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Social Research Methods II | EEE 4105 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Participatory Approaches In Extension | EEE 4110 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Adult Education | EEE 4107 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Mineral Fertilizer Technology | SOS 4102 | 2 | Undergraduate Level |
| Applied Soil Fertility & Plant Analysis | SOS 4107 | 4 | Undergraduate Level |
| Soil Biology | SOS 4108 | 4 | Undergraduate Level |
| Agroforestry | CFE 4201 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |
| Course Title | Course Code | Credit Units | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Farm Management | AEC4102 | 3 | Undergraduate Level |