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MOI UNIVERSITY
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Eldoret, Kenya |
Founded in 1984
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SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
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| Department of Biotechnology - Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biotechnology |
Biotechnology is becoming increasingly important in agricultural production and development globally. The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biotechnology (B.Sc. Agric. Biotech) degree programme is offered in the School of Agriculture and Biotechnology and is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of agricultural biotechnology. The goal of the programme is therefore to provide theoretical and practical comprehensive training and to prepare for application of the acquired knowledge. This is achieved through course work, field and laboratory training, seminars, visits and attachments.
- To apply skills acquired in biotechnological techniques.
- To conduct basic and applied research in agricultural biotechnology.
- To make use of acquired practical and theoretical knowledge for postgraduate studies.
- To provide policy guidelines on the roles and limitations of agricultural biotechnology in national development.
- To apply marker technology in crop and animal improvement, and in germplasm conservation.
The programme is composed of coursework, practicums and a field attachment element. The coursework is designed such that it contains the relevant inter-disciplinary courses in basic sciences and human resources development as well as the foundation and in-depth courses in agricultural biotechnology. The practicums enable the students to acquire practical training in various aspects of agricultural biotechnology. The attachment period, which is twelve (12) weeks long, is intended to give the students hands-on experience of the practice in agricultural biotechnology. Additionally, the student will be expected to take at least one elective course in the third and fourth year of study.
| Year 1
Semester I
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| CRS 100 |
Introduction to East African Agriculture |
2 |
| BOT 110 |
Basic Botany I |
3 |
| CHE 110 |
Basic Chemistry I |
3 |
| IRD 100 |
Communication Skills I |
3 |
| IRD 103 |
Development Concepts and Applications |
3 |
| MAT 121 |
Mathematics for Biosciences |
3 |
| PHY 120 |
General Physics for Agriculture |
3 |
| ZOO 121 |
General Zoology |
3 |
Sub-total |
23 |
Semester II
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| ABT 212 |
Principles of Agricultural Biotechnology |
3 |
| CRS 111 |
Principles of Crop Production |
3 |
| SSC 102 |
Introduction to Soil Science |
3 |
| BOT 111 |
Basic Botany II |
3 |
| CHE 111 |
Basic Chemistry II |
4 |
| IRD 102 |
Communication Skills II |
3 |
| IRD 104 |
Quantitative Skills |
3 |
Sub-total |
22 |
YEAR 2
Semester I
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| ABT 290 |
Agricultural Biotechnology Practicum |
1 |
| ANS 201 |
Principles of Animal Production |
3 |
| CRS 232 |
Crop Environment Physiology |
3 |
| CRS 233 |
Plant Growth and Development |
3 |
| SST 241 |
Seed Biology |
3 |
| BOT 213 |
Genetics and Evolution |
3 |
| IRD 200 |
State Society and Development |
3 |
| MIC 210 |
General Microbiology |
3 |
Sub-total |
22 |
Semester II
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| ABT 290 |
Agricultural Biotechnology Practicum |
1 |
| ANS 223 |
Animal Physiology |
3 |
| CRS 230 |
Diseases and Pests of Major Crops and their management |
3 |
| CRS 234 |
Plant Breeding |
3 |
| ARE 262 |
Basic Agricultural Economics |
3 |
| CHE 214 |
Biochemistry |
3 |
Sub-total |
19 |
YEAR 3
Semester I
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| ABT 311 |
Biotechnology Infomechanics |
3 |
| ABT 312 |
Molecular Biology |
3 |
| ABT 313 |
Molecular Informatics |
3 |
| ANS 322 |
Diseases and Parasites of Animals and their management I |
3 |
| BIO 311 |
Biochemistry of nucleic acids |
3 |
| COM 300 |
Computer Science |
3 |
| STA 300 |
Biostatistics |
3 |
Sub-total |
21 |
Semester II
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| ABT 314 |
Molecular Genetics |
3 |
| ABT 331 |
Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture |
2 |
| ABT 333 |
Molecular Techniques in Animal and Crop Improvement |
3 |
| ABT 334 |
Tissue Culture Techniques and Applications |
3 |
| ABT 390 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
| ANS 324 |
Animal Genetics and Breeding |
3 |
| ARE 362 |
Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology |
3 |
| 1 Elective |
| SSC 372 |
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition |
3 |
| MIC 313 |
Bacteriology |
3 |
Sub-total |
23 |
| ABT 391 |
Field Attachment |
4 |
YEAR 4
Semester I
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| ABT 431 |
Biotechnology in Animals |
3 |
| ABT 432 |
Agricultural Biotechnology and Bio-safety |
3 |
| ABT 433 |
Genetic Engineering |
3 |
| ABT 434 |
Genetic Resources and Policy |
3 |
| ABT 435 |
Biotechnology in Crops |
3 |
| ABT 490 |
Special Project |
2 |
| ARE 460 |
Agricultural Marketing |
3 |
Sub-total |
20 |
Semester II
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| ABT 436 |
Agricultural Biotechnology in Seed Science |
2 |
| ABT 437 |
Biodiversity and Agricultural Biotechnology |
3 |
| ABT 438 |
Agricultural Biotechnology in Pest Management |
3 |
| ABT 490 |
Special Project |
2 |
| CRS 400 |
Crop Modeling |
3 |
| ARE 461 |
Agribusiness Management |
3 |
| ARE 462 |
Agricultural Policy and Law |
3 |
| 1 Elective |
| MIC 413 |
Virology |
3 |
| MIC 417 |
Applied Microbiology |
3 |
Sub-total |
22 |
Total Number of units required for graduation |
176 |
Dean, School of Agriculture and Biotechnology,
P.O. Box 1125 - 30100
Eldoret, Kenya
Tel: +254-(0)53-2063160
FaX: +254-(0)53-2063160/2063257
Email: deanagriculture@mu.ac.ke
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