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MOI UNIVERSITY
Eldoret, Kenya
 Founded in 1984

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Department of Seed, Crop and Horticulture Sciences - Bachelor of Science in Seed Science and Technology

Introduction

Seed as a living entity is an important component in agricultural production and development. Good quality seed coupled with proper production management enhances increased yields and hence food security for any nation. The goal of the programme is therefore to provide theoretical and practical comprehensive training and the application of the acquired knowledge. This is achieved through coursework, field and laboratory training, seminars, visits and attachments.

Objectives

  • To apply acquired skills in production, processing, storage and marketing of seed.
  • To carry out business in seed sector
  • To provide extension services in production, processing and marketing of seed.
  • To conduct basic and applied research in seed science and technology
  • To make use of acquired practical and theoretical knowledge for postgraduate studies.
  • To provide policy guidelines in the roles and limitations of seed science and technology in national development.

Design of the Programme

The programme is composed of coursework, practicum and a laboratory attachment. 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 seed science and technology. The practicum enables the students to acquire practical training in various aspects of seed science and technology. The attachment period, which is twelve (12) weeks long, is intended to give the student experience of the practice in seed science and technology. Additionally, the student will be expected to take at least one elective course in the third and fourth years of study.

Course Structure

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 Number of Units
 23

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Units
SST 241 Seed Biology 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 3
IRD 102 Communication Skills II 3
IRD 104 Quantitative Skills 3
Sub total number of units
 21

Second Year
Semester I

Course Code Course Title Units
SST 242 Principles of Seed Production 3
SST 290 Seed Science and Technology Practicum 1
CRS 131 Agroclimatology and Ecology 3
CRS 231 Crop Environmental Physiology 3
ABT 211 Introduction to Biotechnology 3
ABE 281 Agricultural Power and Machinery 3
BOT 213 Genetics and Evolution 3
IRD 200 State, Society and Development 3
Sub-total of Number of Units
 22

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Units
SST 243 Seed Health 3
SST 263 Seed Production of Cereal Crops 3
SST 290 Seed Science and Technology Practicum 1
CRS 230 Diseases and pests of Crops and their management 3
CRS 233 Plant Growth and Development 3
CRS 234 Plant Breeding 3
ARE 262 Basic Agricultural Economics 3
CHE 214 Biochemistry 3
Sub-total Number of Units
 22

Third Year
Semester 1

Course Code Course Title Units
SST 341 Seed Physiology and Biochemistry 3
SST 345 Seed Quality Development 3
CRS 332 Weed Science and Management 3
SSC 372 Soil Fertility and Plant nutrition 3
ABE 381 Irrigation and Drainage Principles and Practices 3
COM 300 Computer Science 3
STA 300 Biostatistics 3
Sub-total Number of Units 21

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Units
SST 342 Seed Production of Vegetable crops 3
SST 346 Seed Production of Legume Crops 3
SST 347 Principles of Plant Genetic Resources and Conservation 3
SST 348 Seed Germination 3
SST 390 Research Methodology 2
ARE 362 Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology 3
1 Elective
SST 349 Seed Production of Pasture Crops 3
FSN 319 World Food Problems and Security 3
Sub-total Number of Units
 20
SST 391 Field Attachment 4

Fourth Year
Semester I

Course Code Course Title Units
SST 443 Seed Production Planning 3
SST 444 Seed Production of Flowers and Ornamental Crops 3
SST 445 Tree Seed Production 3
SST 490 Special Project 2
ABT 334 Tissue Culture Techniques and Practices 3
ABE 484 Seed Processing, Storage and Storage Structures 3
ARE 460 Agricultural Marketing 3
Sub-total Number of Units
 20

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Units
SST 446 Seed Quality Enhancement and Management 3
SST 490 Special Project 2
CRS 400 Introduction to Crop Modeling 2
CRS 444 Organic Farming Systems 2
ABT 436 Agricultural Biotechnology in Seed Science 3
ARE 461 Agribusiness Management 3
ARE 462 Agricultural Policy and Law 3
1 Elective
SSC 462 Soil Testing and Fertilizer Use 3
ARE 450 Project Planning, Evaluation and Management 3
Sub-total Number of Units 21
Grand Total Number of Units required for graduation 174

Contact Addresses

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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