BUSE Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Crop Science
Programme Overview
The mission of the Crop Science Degree is to provide continued excellence in agronomic research, teaching, and extension activities. Crop Science is a diverse field of study that encompasses aspects of plant pathology, plant biology, plant physiology, crop production and soil management. The Crop Science option was introduced in August 2004 and is set to grow to meet the crop production challenges in the country and beyond. The main goals of the Unit include the expansion of knowledge in crop science; development and dissemination of appropriate information and technologies for agronomic practice to the farming community; preparing students for successful careers and higher education in agronomy and related sciences.
Entry Requirements:
All applicants have to meet the following minimum requirements for admission prescribed under the general regulations (i.e.):
- have obtained at least five Ordinary Level subject passes including English Language and Mathematics passed with a grade C or better
- Passes at Advanced Level in at least two subjects as follows:
Category 1: Any two of the following, Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics or Food Science.
Category 2: Either Mathematics or Geography in addition to any one subject in Category 1
Programme Structure
PART I
Code Description
AG101 Introduction to Agricultural Economics
AG102 Introduction to Sociology and Ethics in Agriculture
AG103 Introduction to Statistics for Agriculture
AG104 Introduction to Agricultural Education and Extension
CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science
AG106 Introduction to Animal Science
AG 112 Agricultural Biochemistry I
AG 113 Agricultural Biochemistry II
AG109 Principles of Genetics
AGC 101 Introduction to Entomology
AGH111 Principles of Horticulture
AGH112 Introduction to Microbiology
AGP101 Practical Agricultural Management I
AGP102 Practical Agricultural Management II
ES 102 Introductory Soil Science
ES 103 Introduction to Plant Science
HS 101 HIV/AIDS Education
PC 108 Citizenship Education and Conflict Transformation
PC 103 Communication Skills
PART II
Code Description
AG 201 Principles of Agricultural Marketing
AG 202 Principles of Organic farming
AG 203 Farm Business Management I
AG 205 Principles of Agronomy
AG 211 Biometry
AGC 203 Crop Physiology
AGC201 Biology of Plant Pathogens and Insect Pests
AGC202 Seed Science and Technology
AGC205 Principles of Weed Science
AGC207 Plant Breeding and Genetics I
AGH216 Principles of Plant Propagation
AGE207 Agricultural Extension
BS222 Entrepreneurship
ES209 GIS and Remote Sensing
PART III
AG 301: Research Project
AGP 301 Attachment
PART IV
Code Description
AGC401 Weed Management and Control
AGC402 Plant Breeding and Genetics II
AGC403 Irrigation and Water Management
AGC404 Plant Protection
AGC405 Seed Production
AGC406 Agronomy
AGH411 Plant Biotechnology
AGH417 Nursery Production and Management
AGE407 Post Harvest Crop Management
AGE406 Forage Science
AGM404 Farm Business Management II
ES404 Agro-forestry
ES 407 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
