Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya - School of Agriculture and Biotechnology

MOI UNIVERSITY
Eldoret, Kenya
Founded in 1984


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SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

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

Introduction

Successful agricultural systems depend on high quality inputs. Seed constitutes one of the most important inputs in agricultural production systems and it is first in the food security chain. The M.Phil. degree programme in Seed Science and Technology will produce trained manpower capable of providing quality seed through research and training.

Objectives

It is expected that graduates of this programme will be able to;

To carry out research in Seed Science and Technology.

To make use of the acquired knowledge and practical skills for further postgraduate studies.

To successfully run private businesses in Seed Science and Technology.

To participate in the implementation of Seed Science and Technology programmes as advisors, administrators, extension specialists or trainers.

Design of the Programme

The programme shall normally be by course work, examination and thesis. There shall be at least one supervisor from Moi University for each student. External supervision may be required for students conducting research outside the campus with independent organizations, on approval by Moi University Senate.

Course Structure

Semester I

Course Code	Course Title	Units
CRS 801	Seed Biology	2
CRS 820	Plant Breeding I	3
CRS 821	Principles of Plant Biotechnology	3
CRS 840	Principles of Seed Production and Technology	3
CRS 862	Statistical Methods, Field Experimentation and Computer Applications I	3
CRS 864	Principles of Crop Modelling	2
Total Units		16

Semester II

Course Code	Course Title	Units
CRS 802	Seed Physiology and Biochemistry	3
CRS 803	Plant Genetic Resources Conservation and Use	2
CRS 812	Seed Health Management	2
CRS 850	Seed Processing and Storage	2
CRS 863	Statistical Methods, Field Experimentation and Computer Applications II	3
CRS 898	Seminars	1
SSC 840	Plant Nutrition	3
1 Elective Course		2
Total Units		18

Semester III

Course Code	Course Title	Units
CRS 899	Thesis Research	9
Total Units		9

Semester IV

Course Code	Course Title	Units
CRS 898	Seminars	1
CRS 899	Thesis Research	6
Total Units		7
Grand Total		50

(i) Core Courses
Students in Seed Science and Technology programme will take the following as core courses:-

Course Code	Course Title
CRS 820	Plant Breeding I
CRS 821	Principles of Plant Biotechnology
CRS 840	Principles of Seed Production and Technology
CRS 862	Statistical Methods, Field Experimentation and Computer Applications I
CRS 863	Statistical Methods, Field Experimentation and Computer Applications II
CRS 864	Principles of Crop Modeling
CRS 898	Seminars
CRS 899	Thesis Research

(ii) Required Courses
The following are the required courses for Seed Science and Technology:-

Course Code	Course Title
CRS 801	Seed Biology
CRS 802	Seed Physiology and Biochemistry
CRS 803	Plant Genetic Resources Conservation and Use
CRS 812	Seed Health Management
CRS 850	Seed Processing and Storage
SSC 840	Plant Nutrition

(iii) Elective Courses
Selection of elective courses will be done in consultation with the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee. The following are the elective courses for Seed Science and Technology:-

Course Code	Course Title
CRS 810	Crop Weed Interaction and Management
CRS 811	Diseases of Field Crops
CRS 813	Pests of Crops, Trees and Stored Products
CRS 841	Cereal Seed Production
CRS 842	Grain Legume Seed Production
CRS 843	Seed Production of Fibre and Oil Crops
CRS 844	Tropical Pasture Seed Production
CRS 845	Vegetable Seed Production
CRS 846	Seed Production of Flowers and Ornamental Plants
CRS 847	Seed Production of Beverage, Medicinal and Tree Crops
CRS 880	Agricultural Meteorology
CRS 890	Farming Systems
ARE 811	Agricultural Marketing
ARE 834	Agricultural Extension
ARE 871	Agribusiness Management
SSC 841	Soil Fertility and Evaluation

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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