Philosophy
The postgraduate diploma programme in Crop Production and Landscape Management is to
provide postgraduate training for Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates of Agriculture or related areas/fields,
professionals wishing to convert to Agriculture and recent graduates of Agriculture who otherwise would not qualify
for admission into the Masters Degree Programmes of the Department
Aims and Objectives
The Postgraduate Diploma Programme of this Department is aimed at:
a) Producing graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in their areas of specialization.
b) Exposing professionals in related fields to knowledge, skills and practice of the above discipline
c) Provide training in specific aspects of this discipline.
.
PROFESSIONAL MASTERS (MCP) IN CROP PRODUCTION Philosophy and Objectives
Philosophy
The Professional Masters Degree Programme in Crop Production and Landscape Management is to provide
advanced professional training for upgrading knowledge and skills of Bachelors (Honours) degree holders
employed in Industry, Public Service or Self-Employment.
Aims and Objectives
The professional Masters Degree Programme in Crop Production and Landscape Management is aimed at:
a) Providing advanced professional training for graduate employees of Industry,
the Public Service or in Self-employment.
b) Providing advanced training in specific aspects of agriculture.
.
ACADEMIC MASTERS (M. Sc.) PROGRAMME IN CROP PRODUCTION
Philosophy
The Masters Degree Programmes in Crop Production and Landscape Management is to develop high
level manpower to pursue careers in academics and research institutes.
Aims and Objectives
a) The Masters Degree Programmes in these areas are aimed at exposing students to advanced courses in the relevant areas
or fields and other academic disciplines.
b) Equipping students with research skills through the conduct of supervised research, seminar presentations and thesis preparation.
.
PROFESSIONAL MASTERS (MCP) IN CROP PROTECTION Philosophy and Objectives
Philosophy
The Masters Degree Programmes in Crop Protection is to develop high level manpower to pursue careers in academics and research institutes.
Aims and Objectives
The Academic Masters Degree in Crop Protection Programme is aimed at:
a) Exposing students to advanced courses in the relevant areas of Crop Protection and other relevant academic disciplines
b) Equipping students with research skills through the conduct of supervised research, seminar presentations and thesis preparation.
.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) IN CROP PRODUCTION AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
The PhD programmes in Crop Production and Landscape Management will be offered with specialization in:
Agronomy
Crop Physiology
Horticulture
Plant Genetics & Breeding
Weed Science
Seed Science and Technology
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Doctor of philosophy (PhD) Degree programmes in Crop production and Landscape Management is to
develop high level manpower to pursue courses in academic and research. It is to provide the highest degree of specialization in
a particular field in the context of expanding knowledge globally and solving real life problems.
Aims and Objectives
The Doctor of philosophy Degree programmes in this field is aimed at:
(a) Equipping students with research skills through the conduct of supervised research, seminar presentations and thesis preparation.
(b) Provide training for those whose future course lie in teaching and research at the tertiary level and in research and development in
the public and private sector.
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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME COURSES OFFERED
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
|---|
| Core Courses |
| CLM 700 | Statistical Methods and Experimental Design | 2 |
| CLM 701 | Principles and Practices of Crop Production | 2 |
| CLM 703 | Computer Application in Agriculture I | 2 |
| CLM 709 | Introduction to Cropping Systems | 2 |
| CLM 721 | Seminar | 2 |
| | Electives | 12 |
| CLM 705 | Principles of Crop Protection | 2 |
|---|
| CLM 707 | Climate Change and Crop Production | 2 |
| CLM 713 | Crop Genetics and Breeding | 2 |
| CLM 715 | Crop Entomology | 2 |
| SEM 203 | Climatology and Biogeography | 2 |
| SSC 716 | Soil, Water and Plant relationship | 2 |
| SSC 725 | Soil Fertility Management | 2 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| Core Courses |
| CLM 714 | Mineral Nutrition of Plants | 2 |
| CLM 799 | Research Project | 6 |
| | Electives | 10 |
| CLM 702 | Weed Biology and Ecology | 2 |
| CLM 704 | Techniques in Agricultural Research | 2 |
| CLM 706 | Disease Management of crops | 2 |
| CLM 708 | Ecology and Control of Soil-Borne Pests | 2 |
| CLM 710 | Vegetable and Horticultural Crops Production | 2 |
| CLM 712 | Post Harvest Physiology and Product Storage | 2 |
| | Total | 40 |
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) IN CROP PROTECTION
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
|---|
| Core Courses |
| CLM 700 | Statistical Methods and Experimental Design | 2 |
| CLM 703 | Computer Application in Agriculture I | 2 |
| CLM 719 | Insect Pest Management | 2 |
| CLM 721 | Introduction to Cropping Systems | 2 |
| CLM 721 | Seminar | 2 |
| | Electives | 12 |
| CLM 701 | Principles and Practices of Crop Production | 2 |
|---|
| CLM 705 | Principles of Crop Protection | 2 |
| CLM 709 | Introduction to Cropping Systems | 2 |
| CLM 713 | Crop Genetics and Breeding | 2 |
| CLM 715 | Crop Entomology | 2 |
| CLM 717 | Principles of Weed Science | 2 |
| CLM 725 | Principles of Crop Ecology | 2 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| Core Courses |
| CLM 706 | Disease Management of Crops | 2 |
| CLM 716 | Weed Management | 6 |
| CLM 799 | Project | 6 |
| | Electives | 10 |
| CLM 702 | Weed Biology and Ecology I | 2 |
| CLM 706 | Disease Management of crops | 2 |
| CLM 708 | Ecology and Control of Soil-Borne Pests | 2 |
| CLM 714 | Mineral Nutrition of Plants | 2 |
| CLM 712 | Post Harvest Physiology and Product Storage | 2 |
| CLM 718 | Pesticides and their Application | 2 |
| | Total | 40 |
MASTERS IN CROP PRODUCTION
The M.Sc. programmes in Crop Production and Landscape Management will be offered with specialization in the following areas:
MASTERS DEGREE IN CROP PRODUCTION WITH AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
The areas of specialization/options are:
Crop Production
a) Agronomy
b) Crop Physiology
c) Horticulture
d) Plant Genetics & Breeding
e) Weed Science
f) Seed Science and Technology
Crop Protection
a) Crop Protection
b) Agricultural Entomology
c) Phytopathology
i) Plant Mycology
ii) Plant Nematology
iii) Plant Bacteriology
iv) Plant Virology
PROFESSIONAL MASTERS (MCP) IN CROP PRODUCTION
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
| CLM 800 | Statistical Methods, Design and Analysis of Experiments | 3 |
| CLM 801 | Advanced Crop Production | 3 |
| CLM 803 | Computer Application in Agriculture II | 3 |
| CLM 821 | Seminar | 2 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
| CLM 854 | Advanced Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 899 | project | 10 |
Possible Electives in Professional Masters (MCP) in Crop Production
| First Semester | | Units | |
|---|
| | Course Structure | | |
| | Electives | 10/11 | |
| CLM 805 | Crop Physiology | 3 | Supporting |
| CLM 809 | Crop Growth Analysis | 3 | Supporting |
| CLM 811 | Techniques in Agricultural Research | 3 | Supporting |
| CLM 813 | Principles of Crop Protection | 2 | Supporting |
| CLM 815 | Techniques in Agricultural Research | 3 | Supporting |
| CLM 823 | Crop Ecology | 3 |
| CLM 839 | Physiology and Biochemistry of Herbicide Action | 3 | Supporting |
| CLM 818 | Advanced Soil and Plant Analysis | 2 | Supporting |
| Second Semester | | | |
|---|
| | Electives | 10/11 | |
| CLM 802 | Plant Pathology | 2 | Supporting |
| CLM 813 | Principles of Pest and Disease Control | 3 |
| CLM 804 | Economic Entomology | 2 |
| CLM 810 | Advances in Crop Production and Cropping System | 2 | Supporting |
| CLM 814 | Seed Production, Processing & Storage Technology | 2 |
| CLM 822 | Plant BiotechnologyI | 3 |
| CLM 826 | Weed Biology and Ecology II | 3 |
| CLM 838 | Pesticide Biochemistry, Toxicology and Application Technology | 3 |
| | Total | 44/46 | |
|
ACADEMIC MASTERS (M. Sc.) PROGRAMME IN CROP PRODUCTION
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
| CLM 800 | Statistical Methods, Design and Analysis of Experiments | 3 |
| CLM 801 | Advanced Crop Production | 3 |
| CLM 803 | Computer Application in Agriculture II | 3 |
| CLM 821 | Seminar | 2 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
| CLM 806 | Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition | 3 |
| CLM 899 | Project | 10 |
Possible Electives in Academic Masters (M.Sc.) Areas of Specialization
a) Agronomy
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Structure | unit | |
|---|
| | Electives | 11/12 | |
| CLM 805 | Physiology | 3 |
|
| CLM 807 | Crop Growth Analysis | 3 |
|
| CLM 809 | Weed Management | 3 |
|
| CLM 811 | Crop Mineral Nutrition | 3 |
|
| CLM 813 | Principles of Crop Protection | 2 |
|
| CLM 815 | Techniques in Agricultural Research | 3 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER
| Second Semester | Unit | | |
|---|
| | Electives | 10/12 | |
| CLM 802 | Plant Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 813 | Principles of Pest and Disease Control | 3 |
| CLM 804 | Economic Entomology | 2 |
| CLM 810 | Advances in Crop Production and Cropping System | 2 |
| CLM 812 | Advanced Crop Genetics and Breeding | 3 |
| CLM 814 | Seed Production, Processing & Storage Technology | 2 |
| | Total | 45/48 | |
B)Crop Physiology
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Structure | unit | |
|---|
| | Electives | 11/12 | |
| CLM 805 | Physiology | 3 |
|
| CLM 807 | Crop Growth Analysis | 3 |
|
| CLM 817 | Plant Propagation Techniques | 3 |
|
| CLM 819 | Research Techniques in Crop Physiology | 3 |
|
| CLM 823 | Crop Ecology | 3 |
|
| CLM 818 | Advanced Soil and Plant Analysis | 3 |
|
| CLM 813 | Principles of Crop Protection | 2 |
|
| CLM 815 | Techniques in Agricultural Research | 3 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER
| course structure | Unit | | |
|---|
| | Electives | 10/12 | |
| CLM 802 | Plant Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 804 | Economic Entomology | 2 |
| CLM 816 | Post-Harvest Handling Processing and Storage Protection | 2 |
| CLM 812 | Advanced Crop Genetics and Breeding | 3 |
| CLM 818 | Physiology of Parasitism (Host- Parasite Relationship) | 2 |
|
| CLM 822 | Plant Biotechnology I | 3 |
|
| | Total | 45/48 | |
c) Horticulture
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Structure | unit | |
|---|
| | Electives | 11/12 | |
| CLM 805 | Physiology | 3 |
|
| CLM 813 | principes of crop protection | 3 |
|
| CLM 815 | Techniques in Agricultural Research | 3 |
|
| CLM 817 | Plant Propagation Techniques | 3 |
|
| CLM 825 | Fruit and Vegetable Crop Production | 3 |
|
| CLM 827 | Horticultural Methods | 3 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER
| course structure | Unit | | |
|---|
| | Electives | 10/12 | |
| CLM 802 | Plant Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 804 | Economic Entomology | 2 |
| CLM 812 | Advanced Crop Genetics and Breeding | 3 |
| CLM 822 | Plant Biotechnology I | 3 |
|
| CLM 824 | Organic Horticulture | 2 |
|
| CLM 826 | Weed Biology and Ecology | 3 |
|
| CLM 828 | Post-Harvest Physiology | 3 |
|
| | Total | 45/48 | |
d) Plant Genetics and Breeding
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Structure | unit | |
|---|
| | Electives | 11/12 | |
| CLM 805 | Physiology | 3 |
|
| CLM 813 | principes of crop protection | 3 |
|
| CLM 815 | Techniques in Agricultural Research | 3 |
|
| CLM 823 | Crop Ecology | 3 |
|
| CLM 829 | Biometrical Genetics I | 3 |
|
| CLM 831 | Plant Genetic Resource Conservation | 3 |
|
| CLM 833 | Cytogenetics | 3 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER
| course structure | Unit | | |
|---|
| | Electives | 10/12 | |
| CLM 802 | Plant Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 804 | Economic Entomology | 2 |
| CLM 812 | Advanced Crop Genetics and Breeding | 3 |
| CLM 822 | Plant Biotechnology I | 3 |
|
| CLM 826 | Weed Biology and Ecology | 3 |
|
| CLM 832 | Seed Production and Certification | 3 |
|
| | Total | 45/48 | |
e) Weed Science
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Structure | unit | |
|---|
| | Electives | 11/12 | |
| CLM 805 | Physiology | 3 |
|
| CLM 809 | principes of crop protection | 3 |
|
| CLM 815 | Techniques in Agricultural Research | 3 |
|
| CLM 813 | Crop Ecology | 3 |
|
| CLM 837 | Research Methods in Weed Science Management | 3 |
|
| CLM 839 | Physiology and Biochemistry of Herbicide Action | 3 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER
| course structure | Unit | | |
|---|
| | Electives | 10/12 | |
| CLM 802 | Plant Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 804 | Economic Entomology | 2 |
| CLM 826 | Weed Biology and Ecology II | 3 |
|
| CLM 838 | Pesticide Biochemistry, Toxicology and Application Technology | 3 |
|
| CLM 836 | Principles of Pest and Disease Control | 3 |
|
| CLM 840 | Principles of Crop and Pests Resistance | 2 |
|
| | Total | 45/48 | |
f) Seed Science and Technology
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Structure | unit | |
|---|
| | Electives | 11/12 | |
| CLM 805 | Physiology | 3 |
|
| CLM 815 | Techniques in Agricultural Research | 3 |
|
| CLM 843 | Seed Biology | 3 |
|
| CLM 847 | Seed Technology | 3 |
|
| CLM 859 | Seed Pathology | 2 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER
| course structure | Unit | | |
|---|
| | Electives | 10/12 | |
| CLM 802 | Plant Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 804 | Economic Entomology | 2 |
| CLM 812 | Advanced Crop Genetics and Breeding | 3 |
|
| CLM 832 | Seed Production and Certification | 3 |
|
| CLM 842 | Stored Products Entomology | 3 |
|
| CLM 846 | Molecular Techniques for Crop Improvement | 2 |
|
| CLM 848 | Seed Analysis, Testing and Certification | 3 |
|
| | Total | 45/48 | |
PROFESSIONAL MASTERS (MCP) IN CROP PROTECTION
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
| CLM 800 | Statistical Methods, Design and Analysis of Experiments | 3 |
| CLM 851 | Plant Disease Epidemiology and Control | 3 |
| CLM 803 | Computer Application in Agriculture II | 3 |
| CLM 821 | Seminar | 2 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
| CLM 852 | Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition | 3 |
| CLM 899 | Project | 10 |
Possible Electives in Professional Masters (MCP) in Crop Protection
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Structure | unit | |
|---|
| | Electives | 10/11 | |
| CLM 809 | Weed Management | 3 |
|
| CLM 813 | Principles of Crop Protection | 2 |
|
| CLM 815 | Techniques in Agricultural Research | 3 |
|
| CLM 851 | Plant Disease Epidemiology and Control | 3 |
|
| CLM 861 | Principles of Plant Pathology | 2 |
|
| CLM 871 | Phytosanitary Legislation, Regulations and Standards | 2 |
|
| CLM 873 | Environmental Management | 2 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER
| Second Semester | Unit | | |
|---|
| | Electives | 10/12 | |
| CLM 802 | Plant Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 816 | Post-Harvest Handling Processing and Storage Protection | 2 |
| CLM 822 | Plant BiotechnologyI | 3 |
| CLM 826 | Weed Biology and Ecology II | 3 |
| CLM 852 | Ecological Principles and Methods | 3 |
| CLM 854 | Advanced Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 834 | Principles and Practices of Pest Management | 2 |
| CLM 872 | Applied Pesticide Science | 2 |
| CLM 874 | Principles of Environmental Protection | 2 |
| | Total | 45/48 | |
ACADEMIC MASTERS (M. Sc.) PROGRAMME IN CROP PROTECTION
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
| CLM 800 | Statistical Methods, Design and Analysis of Experiments | 3 |
| CLM 815 | Advanced Crop Production | 3 |
| CLM 803 | Computer Application in Agriculture II | 3 |
| CLM 821 | Seminar | 2 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
| CLM 852 | Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition | 3 |
| CLM 899 | Project | 10 |
Possible Electives in Academic Masters (M.Sc.) Areas of Specialization
a) Crop protection
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Structure | unit | |
|---|
| | Electives | 10/11 | |
| CLM 809 | Weed Management | 3 |
|
| CLM 813 | Principles of Crop Protection | 2 |
|
| CLM 815 | Techniques in Agricultural Research | 3 |
|
| CLM 851 | Plant Disease Epidemiology and Control | 3 |
|
| CLM 861 | Principles of Plant Pathology | 2 |
|
| CLM 871 | Phytosanitary Legislation, Regulations and Standards | 2 |
|
| CLM 873 | Environmental Management | 2 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER
| Second Semester | Unit | | |
|---|
| | Electives | 10/12 | |
| CLM 802 | Plant Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 816 | Post-Harvest Handling Processing and Storage Protection | 2 |
| CLM 822 | Plant BiotechnologyI | 3 |
| CLM 826 | Weed Biology and Ecology II | 3 |
| CLM 852 | Ecological Principles and Methods | 3 |
| CLM 854 | Advanced Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 834 | Principles and Practices of Pest Management | 2 |
| CLM 872 | Applied Pesticide Science | 2 |
| CLM 874 | Principles of Environmental Protection | 2 |
| | Total | 45/48 | |
(b) Agricultural Entomology
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Structure | | |
|---|
| | Electives | 11/12 | |
| CLM 801 | Advanced Crop Production | 3 |
| CLM 809 | Weed Management | 3 |
| CLM 813 | Principles of Crop Protection | 2 |
| CLM 841 | Pesticide Biochemistry, Toxicology and Application Technology | 2 |
| CLM 849 | Soil-Borne Pests and their Control | 2 |
| CLM 851 | Plant Disease Epidemiology and Control | 3 |
| CLM 853 | Principles of Biotechnology & its Application in Pest Management | 2 |
| Second Semester | | | |
|---|
| | Electives | 10/12 | |
| CLM 804 | Economic Entomology | 2 |
| CLM 822 | Plant Biotechnology I | 3 |
| CLM 826 | Weed Biology and Ecology II | 3 |
| CLM 834 | Principles and Practices of Pest Management | 2 |
| CLM 842 | Stored Products Entomology | 2 |
| CLM 854 | Advanced Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 856 | Insect Ecology | 2 |
| CLM 860 | Insect Vectors of Plant Pathogens/Insect Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 862 | Insect Morphology and Physiology | |
| | Total | 45/48 |
(c) Phytopathology
i) Plant Mycology
| FIRST Semester | | | |
|---|
| | Electives | 11/12 |
| CLM 813 | Principles of Crop Protection | 2 |
| CLM 823 | Crop Ecology | 3 |
| CLM 841 | Pesticide Biochemistry, Toxicology and Application Technology | 2 |
| CLM 849 | Soil-Borne Pests and their Control | 2 |
| CLM 851 | Plant Disease Epidemiology and Control | 3 |
| CLM 853 | Principles of Biotechnology & its Application in Pest Management | 2 |
| CLM 859 | Seed Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 861 | Principles of Plant Pathology | 2 |
|
| Second Semester |
| | Electives | 10/12 |
| CLM 816 | Post-Harvest Handling Processing and Storage Protection | 2 |
| CLM 818 | Physiology of Parasitism (Host-Parasite Relationship) | 2 |
| CLM 826 | Weed Biology and Ecology II | 3 |
| CLM 840 | Principles of Crop and Pest Resistance | 2 |
| CLM 854 | Advanced Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 864 | Plant Mycology | 2 |
| CLM 870 | Ecology, Diagnosis & Management of Fungal Diseases of Plants | 2 |
| | Total | 45/48 |
ii) Plant Nematology
| FIRST Semester |
|---|
| | Electives | 11/12 |
| CLM 813 | Principles of Crop Protection | 2 |
| CLM 823 | Crop Ecology | 3 |
| CLM 841 | | 2 |
| CLM 849 | Soil-Borne Pests and their Control | 2 |
| CLM 851 | Plant Disease Epidemiology and Control | 3 |
| CLM 853 | Principles of Biotechnology & its Application in Pest Management | 2 |
| CLM 859 | Seed Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 861 | Principles of Plant Pathology | 2 |
|
| Second Semester |
| | Electives | 10/12 |
| CLM 816 | Post-Harvest Handling Processing and Storage Protection | 2 |
| CLM 818 | Physiology of parasitism (Host -Parasite Relationship) | 2 |
| CLM 826 | Weed Biology and Ecology II | 3 |
| CLM 840 | Principles of Crop and Pests Resistance | 2 |
| CLM 854 | Advanced Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 866 | Plant Nematology | 2 |
| CLM 868 | Ecology and Diagnosis of Nematodes Diseases of Plants and its Control | 2 |
| | Total | 45/48 |
iii) Plant Bacteriology
| First Semester |
|---|
| | Electives | 11/12 |
| CLM 813 | Principles of Crop Protection | 2 |
| CLM 823 | Crop Ecology | 3 |
| CLM 841 | Pesticide Biochemistry, Toxicology and Application Technology | 2 |
| CLM 849 | Soil-Borne Pests and their Control | 2 |
| CLM 851 | Plant Disease Epidemiology and Control | 3 |
| CLM 859 | Seed Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 861 | Principles of Plant Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 865 | Plant Bacteriology | 2 |
|
| Second Semester |
| | Electives | 10/12 |
| CLM 816 | Post-Harvest Handling Processing and Storage Protection | 2 |
| CLM 818 | Physiology of Parasitism (Host-Parasite Relationship) | 2 |
| CLM 826 | Weed Biology and Ecology II | 3 |
| CLM 840 | Principles of Crop and Pests Resistance | 2 |
| CLM 854 | Advanced Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 888 | Ecology, Diagnosis & Management of Bacterial Diseases of Plants | 2 |
| | Total | 45/48 |
Plant Virology
| First Semester |
|---|
| | Electives | 11/12 |
| CLM 813 | Principles of Crop Protection | 2 |
| CLM 823 | Crop Ecology | 3 |
| CLM 841 | Pesticide Biochemistry, Toxicology and Application Technology | 2 |
| CLM 849 | Soil-Borne Pests and their Control | 2 |
| CLM 851 | Plant Disease Epidemiology and Control | 3 |
| CLM 859 | Seed Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 861 | Principles of Plant Pathology | 2 |
| SECOND Semester |
|---|
| | Electives | 10/12 |
| CLM 816 | Post-Harvest Handling Processing and Storage Protection | 2 |
| CLM 818 | Physiology of Parasitism (Host-Parasite Relationship) | 2 |
| CLM 826 | Weed Biology and Ecology II | 3 |
| CLM 840 | Principles of Crop and Pest Resistance | 2 |
| CLM 854 | Advanced Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 860 | Insect Vectors of Plant Pathogens/Insect Pathology | 2 |
| CLM 878 | Plant Virology | 2 |
| CLM 898 | Ecology, Diagnosis & Management of Viral Diseases of Plants | 2 |
| | Total | 45/48 |
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) DEGREE
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) IN CROP PRODUCTION AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
(a) Agronomy
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 900 | Seminar | 2 |
| | Electives | 9 |
| CLM 901 | Advanced Field Crop Fertilization and Manuring | 3 |
| CLM 903 | Advances in Seed Science and Technology | 3 |
| CLM 905 | Advances in Organically Produced Tropical Crops | 3 |
| CLM 937 | Advanced Research Methods and Field Experimentation | 3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 999 | Thesis | 16 |
| | Electives (any one) | 6 |
| CLM 902 | Advances in Agronomy | 3 |
| CLM 904 | Advances in Permanent Crop Production, Tools and Techniques | 3 |
| CLM 908 | Biotechnological Approaches to Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 910 | Biotechnological Approaches to Crop Improvement | 3 |
| | TOTAL | 54 |
(b) Crop Physiology
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 900 | Seminar | 2 |
| | Electives | 9 |
| CLM 907 | Advances in Field Crop Physiology | 3 |
| CLM 909 | Advances in Post-Harvest Physiology of Horticultural Crops | 3 |
| CLM 911 | Advanced Physiology of Parasitism (Host-Plant Relationship) | 3 |
| CLM 913 | Environmental Crop Physiology | 3 |
| CLM 937 | Advanced Research Methods and Field Experimentation | 3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 999 | Thesis | 16 |
| | Electives (any one) | 6 |
| CLM 912 | Recent Advances in Biotechnology | 3 |
| CLM 914 | Advanced Breeding for Host Plant Resistance to Pests | 3 |
| | TOTAL | 54 |
(c) Horticulture
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 900 | Seminar | 2 |
| | Electives | 9 |
| CLM 901 | Advanced Field Crop Fertilization and Manuring | 3 |
| CLM 905 | Advances in Organically Produced Tropical Horticultural Crops | 3 |
| CLM 937 | Advanced Research Methods and Field Experimentation | 3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 999 | Thesis | 16 |
| | Electives (any one) | 6 |
| CLM 916 | Advances in Horticultural Crop Production Systems | 3 |
| CLM 918 | Tropical Floriculture and Landscape Management | 3 |
| | TOTAL | 54 |
(d) Plant Genetics & Breeding
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 900 | Seminar | 2 |
| | Electives | 9 |
| CLM 903 | Advances in Seed Science and Technology | 3 |
| CLM 907 | Advances in Field Crop Physiology | 3 |
| CLM 937 | Advanced Research Methods and Field Experimentation | 3 |
| CLM 923 | Crop Biotechnology II | 3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 920 | Advances in Plant Breedin | 3 |
| CLM 922 | Biometrical Genetics II | 3 |
| CLM 999 | Thesis | 16 |
| | TOTAL | 54 |
(e) Weed Science
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 900 | Seminar | 2 |
| | Electives | 9 |
| CLM 901 | Advanced Field Crop Fertilization and Manuring | 3 |
| CLM 907 | Advances in Field Crop Physiology | 3 |
| CLM 931 | Advances in Crop Ecology | 3 |
| CLM 933 | Advanced Insect vectors of plant pathogens/insect pathology | 3 |
| CLM 937 | Advanced Research Methods and Field Experimentation | 3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 999 | Thesis | 16 |
| | Electives (any one) | 6 |
| CLM 902 | Advances in Agronomy | 3 |
| CLM 924 | Advances in Biochemistry of Herbicide action | 3 |
| | TOTAL | 54 |
(f) Seed Science and Technology
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 900 | Seminar | 2 |
| | Electives | 9 |
| CLM 903 | Advances in Seed Science and Technology | 3 |
| CLM 925 | Seed Quality Assurance and Enterprise | 3 |
| CLM 927 | Seed Development Policy | 3 |
| CLM 937 | Advanced Research Methods and Field Experimentation | 3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 999 | Thesis | 16 |
| | Electives (any one) | 6 |
| CLM 926 | Breeding for Special Crops | 3 |
| CLM 928 | Seed Domestication and Conservation | 3 |
| CLM 930 | Advanced Seed Multiplication and Protection | 3 |
| | TOTAL | 54 |
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) IN CROP PROTECTION
(a) Agricultural Entomology
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 900 | Seminar | 2 |
| | Electives | 9 |
| CLM 917 | Recent Advances in Post-Harvest Storage Protection | 3 |
| CLM 941 | Insect Physiology and Behaviour | 3 |
| CLM 943 | Population Ecology, Principles and Application | 3 |
| CLM 945 | CLM945 Biological Control of Pests | 3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 999 | Thesis | 16 |
| | Electives (any one) | 6 |
| CLM 914 | Advanced Breeding for Host Plant Resistance to Pests | 3 |
| CLM 908 | Biotechnological Approach to Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 923 | Advances Post-Harvest Entomology | 3 |
| CLM 934 | Insect Taxonomy and Biosystemics | 3 |
| | TOTAL | 51 |
(b) Plant Mycology
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 900 | Seminar | 2 |
| | Electives (any one) | 9 |
| CLM 908 | Biotechnological Approaches to Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 917 | Recent Advances in Post-Harvest Storage Protection | 3 |
| CLM 939 | Recent Advances in Plant Disease Epidemiology | 3 |
| CLM 947 | Advanced Techniques in Seed Pathology | 3 |
| CLM 953 | Advanced Plant Mycology | 3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 999 | Thesis | 16 |
| | Electives (any one) | 6 |
| CLM 912 | Advanced Breeding for Host Plant Resistance to Pests | 3 |
| CLM 936 | Advanced Plant Disease Management | 3 |
| CLM 938 | Advances in Crop Pests Management | 3 |
| CLM 940 | Advanced Insect Transmission of Plant Diseases | 3 |
| | TOTAL | 51 |
(c) Plant Nematology
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 900 | Seminar | 2 |
| | Electives (any one) | 9 |
| CLM 908 | Biotechnological Approaches to Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 917 | Recent Advances in Post-Harvest Storage Protection | 3 |
| CLM 939 | Recent Advances in Plant Disease Epidemiology | 3 |
| CLM 947 | Advanced Techniques in Seed Pathology | 3 |
| CLM 911 | Advanced Physiology of Parasitism (Host-Plant Relationship) | 3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 999 | Thesis | 16 |
| | Electives (any one) | 6 |
| CLM 942 | Advanced Plant Nematology | 3 |
| CLM 936 | Advanced Plant Disease Management | 3 |
| CLM 938 | Advances in Crop Pests Management | 3 |
| CLM 940 | Advanced Insect Transmission of Plant Diseases | 3 |
| | TOTAL | 51 |
(d) Plant Bacteriology
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 900 | Seminar | 2 |
| | Electives (any one) | 9 |
| CLM 908 | Biotechnological Approaches to Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 917 | Recent Advances in Post-Harvest Storage Protection | 3 |
| CLM 939 | Recent Advances in Plant Disease Epidemiology | 3 |
| CLM 947 | Advanced Techniques in Seed Pathology | 3 |
| CLM 955 | Advanced Plant Bacteriology | 3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 999 | Thesis | 16 |
| | Electives (any one) | 6 |
| CLM 944 | Environmental Protection & Impact Assessment of Pesticides | 3 |
| CLM 938 | Advances in Crop Pests Management | 3 |
| CLM 940 | Advanced Insect Transmission of Plant Diseases | 3 |
| | TOTAL | 51 |
(e)Plant Virology
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 900 | Seminar | 2 |
| | Electives (any one) | 9 |
| CLM 908 | Biotechnological Approaches to Pest Management | 3 |
| CLM 917 | Recent Advances in Post-Harvest Storage Protection | 3 |
| CLM 939 | Recent Advances in Plant Disease Epidemiology | 3 |
| CLM 947 | Advanced Techniques in Seed Pathology | 3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| CLM 999 | Thesis | 16 |
| | Electives (any one) | 6 |
| CLM 936 | Advanced Plant Disease Management | 3 |
| CLM 938 | Advances in Crop Pests Management | 3 |
| CLM 940 | Advanced Insect Transmission of Plant Diseases | 3 |
| CLM 946 | Advanced Plant Virology | 3 |
| | TOTAL | 51 |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates seeking admission into Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Crop Production and Landscape Management must have any of the following
qualifications from recognized institutions:
- Higher National Diploma in Agriculture or related areas/fields with a minimum of lower credit.
- A minimum of pass Degree at Bachelor’s level in Agriculture plus a minimum of five (5) years cognate experience.
- A minimum of pass in HND plus ten (10) years cognate experience.
Duration of Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
a. The full-time Postgraduate Diploma Programme shall run for a minimum duration of two (2) semesters and maximum of four (4) semesters.
b. The part-time Postgraduate Diploma Programme shall run for a minimum duration of four (4) semesters and maximum of six (6) semesters.
Requirements for Graduation
The programme consists of course work, project work and seminar. To be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in
Crop Production and Landscape Management, a candidate must have fulfilled the following conditions:
| Course | Units |
|---|
| Core Course | 10 |
| Electives | 22/23 |
| Project | 6 |
| Seminar | 2 |
| Total | 40 |
PROFESSIONAL MASTERS (MCP) IN CROP PRODUCTION
Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission for the Professional Masters Degree must have any of the following qualifications
from recognized institutions, in addition to satisfying the University Matriculation requirements:
a) Bachelors degree in Agriculture or related discipline with a minimum of second class lower division or
third class/pass degree with PGD at Credit level.
b) HND Upper Credit plus PGD at Credit level in agriculture or related disciplines.
.
Duration of Masters Degree Programmes
The full time Masters Degree programme shall run for a minimum of two (2) semesters and maximum of four (4) semesters.
b) The part-time Masters Degree programme shall run for a minimum of four (4) semesters and maximum of six (6) semesters
Requirements for Graduation
Candidates must have fulfilled the following conditions to be awarded the Professional Masters Degree in Agriculture:
a) The candidate must pass a minimum of 32 credit units made up of the following:
| Course | Units |
|---|
| Core Course | 12 |
| Electives | 20/22 |
| Thesis / Dissertation | 10 |
| Special topic or seminar | 2 |
| Total | 44/46 |
b) Carried out a research project relevant to the area of specialization and submitted an acceptable project report.
ACADEMIC MASTERS (M. Sc.) PROGRAMME IN CROP PRODUCTION
Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission for the Academic Masters Degree in any of these fields must have any of the following
qualifications from recognized institutions, in addition to satisfying the University Matriculation requirements:
a) Bachelors degree in Agriculture or related discipline with a minimum of second class lower division.
b) HND Upper Credit
.
Duration of Masters Degree Programmes
a)The full time Masters Degree programme shall run for a minimum of four (4) semesters and maximum of six (6) semesters.
b) The part-time Masters Degree programme shall run for a minimum of six (6) semesters and maximum of eight (8) semesters.
Requirements for Graduation
Candidates must have fulfilled the following conditions to be awarded the Masters Degree in Crop Protection:
a) The candidate must pass a minimum of 36 credit units made up of the following:
| Course | Units |
|---|
| Core Course | 12 |
| Electives | 21/24 |
| Thesis / Dissertation | 10 |
| Special topic or seminar | 2 |
| Total | 45/48 |
b) Carried out a research project relevant to the area of specialization and submitted and acceptable project report.
ACADEMIC MASTERS (M. Sc.) PROGRAMME IN CROP PROTECTION
Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission for the Masters Degree in Crop Protection must have any of the following qualifications from
recognized institutions, in addition to satisfying the University Matriculation requirements:
a) Bachelors degree in Agriculture/ Crop Protection or related discipline with a minimum of second class lower division, with CGPA of 3.00 or above; or
b) HND Upper Credit plus PGD with distinction in agriculture or related disciplines.
.
Duration of Masters Degree Programmes
a) The full time Masters Degree programme shall run for a minimum of four (4) semesters and maximum of six (6) semesters.
b) The part-time Masters Degree programme shall run for a minimum of six (6) semesters and maximum of eight (8) semesters.
Requirements for Graduation
Candidates must have fulfilled the following conditions to be awarded the Masters Degree in Crop Protection:
a) The candidate must pass a minimum of 36 credit units made up of the following:
| Course | Units |
|---|
| Core Course | 12 |
| Electives | 21/24 |
| Thesis / Dissertation | 10 |
| Special topic or seminar | 2 |
| Total | 45/48 |
b) Carried out a research project relevant to the area of specialization and submitted and acceptable project report.
PROFESSIONAL MASTERS (MCP) IN CROP PROTECTION Philosophy and Objectives
Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission for the Masters Degree in Crop Protection must have any of the
following qualifications from recognized institutions,
in addition to satisfying the University Matriculation requirements:
a) Bachelors degree in Agriculture/ Crop Protection or related discipline with a minimum of second class lower division,
with CGPA of 3.00 or above; or
b) HND Upper Credit plus PGD at Credit level in agriculture or related disciplines.
.
Duration of Masters Degree Programmes
a)The full time Masters Degree programme shall run for a minimum of four (4) semesters and maximum of six (6) semesters.
b) The part-time Masters Degree programme shall run for a minimum of six (6) semesters and maximum of eight (8) semesters.
Requirements for Graduation
Candidates must have fulfilled the following conditions to be awarded the Masters Degree in Crop Protection:
a) The candidate must pass a minimum of 36 credit units made up of the following:
| Course | Units |
|---|
| Core Course | 12 |
| Electives | 21/24 |
| Thesis / Dissertation | 10 |
| Special topic or seminar | 2 |
| Total | 45/48 |
b) Carried out a research project relevant to the area of specialization and submitted and acceptable project report.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) IN CROP PRODUCTION AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
The PhD programmes in Crop Production and Landscape Management will be offered with specialization in:
Agronomy
Crop Physiology
Horticulture
Plant Genetics & Breeding
Weed Science
Seed Science and Technology
Admission Requirements
Candidate seeking admission for Doctor of philosophy Degree must have Master’s Degree in any of these fields of Agriculture
or related discipline with a minimum CGPA 3.5 from recognized institutions.
.
Duration of Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes:
(a) The full-time Doctor of philosophy Degree programmes shall run for a minimum duration of four (4) semesters and maximum of six (6) semesters
(b) The part-time Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programme shall run for a minimum duration of six (6)
semesters and maximum of eight (8) semesters.
Requirements for Graduation
A candidate must have passed a minimum of 48 credit Units made up of the following to be awarded the
PhD Degree in Agriculture and related fields:
| Course | Units |
|---|
| Course transfered from M.sc | 21 |
| Electives | 15 |
| Thesis/Dissertation | 16 |
| Seminar | 2 |
| Total | 54 |
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