PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for undergraduate degrees of Bindura University of Science Education hereinafter referred to as the ‘General regulations’.
AIMS
On completion of the programme, students are expected to:
Engage in active animal production and disease control in the livestock sector.
Assist the country in its effort to achieve food self-sufficiency in the production of safe livestock products.
Contribute to the development of practical extension network for the livestock health and production sector
Improve the quality of life through Livestock production and disease surveillance
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Demonstrate an understanding of animal health factors affecting the livestock industry in Zimbabwe, in the SADC region and internationally
Demonstrate an understanding of various approaches to address animal health challenges in the livestock industry
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of information dissemination in the livestock health sector
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates from this programme can follow careers in government extension services, research, consultancy, Non-Governmental Organisations, animal health products suppliers, banks and entrepreneurship.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for admission a candidate must have the following:
- At least five Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Science, and Mathematics with grade C or better.
- Advanced Level passes in at least two subjects as follows:
- Category 1: Any two of the following, Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics and Food Science.
- Category 2: Any one of the following: Mathematics or Geography in addition to any one subject in Category 1.
- A candidate who holds at least a National Diploma in Agriculture or Animal Health and Production or a related field recognized by Senate for this purpose, may, be admitted to the first year of the degree programme provided that he/she has attained an approved standard of performance in his/her diploma course.
Programme Structure
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME
The duration of the programme shall be four years and the structure shall be as Follows: –
Part I Semester I Semester II
Part II Semester I Semester II
Part III Semester I Semester II
Part IV Semester I Semester II
Industrial Attachment shall be done in Part III
PRACTICAL AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Practical experience in Animal Health and Production Extension is an important part of the degree programme and will be divided into the following main parts: Agricultural Practice (AGP 103) and Industrial Attachment (AGP 301).
Agricultural Practice (AGP 103)
The course shall comprise of practicals, field visits and assignments. Students who are absent for more than 20% of the practicals without written permission of the Dean of the Faculty will automatically fail the course.
Industrial Attachment (AGP 301)
Students shall be attached to a relevant organization/institution for at least eight (8) months. Students on the Block Release programme shall be expected to carryout attachment during the period they are off campus in the first and second year.
Students shall produce a report at the end of their attachment.
College lecturers shall normally visit students in the year for assessment.
There shall be line supervisors at places of Industrial attachment who shall assess each student’s progress.
The reports in 6.3.1, 6.3.2 and 6.3.3, shall be considered in coming up with the final mark for Industrial Attachment. The weighting of the assessment shall be as follows:
Line Supervisor(s): 50%
College Supervisor(s)/Lecturers: 20%
Student Report: 30%
Part 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Core | Prereq | Credits CATS |
| AG 101 | Introduction to Agricultural Economics | 12 | ||
| NR103 | Basic Statistics | 12 | ||
| AG104 | Introduction to Agricultural Education and extension | 12 | ||
| CS 101 | Introduction to Computer Science | 14 | ||
| AG 106 | Introduction to Animal Science | Y | 12 | |
| AG114 | Agricultural Biochemistry | Y | 12 | |
| AG109 | Principles of Genetics | Y | 13 | |
| AGP 103 | Agricultural Practice | 12 | ||
| NRF 101 | Basic Soil Science | 12 | ||
| NRF102 | Introductory Plant Science | 12 | ||
| HS 102 | Health Education | Y | 14 | |
| PC 108 | Citizenship Educations and Conflict Transformation | Y | 12 | |
| PC 103 | Communication Skills | Y | 12 | |
| AGA104 | Introduction to Microbiology and Entomology | 12 | ||
| Year minimum | ALL COUSES | 140 |
Part 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Core | Prereq | Credits CATS |
| AG 201 | Principles of Agricultural Marketing | Y | AG101 | 12 |
| AGA 216 | Principles of Animal Health and Production | Y | AG106 | 12 |
| ES212 | Research Methods | NR103 | 12 | |
| AGA211 | Veterinary Diagnostics and Pharmacology | AGH112 | 12 | |
| ESW206 | Wildlife Field Practices | 12 | ||
| AGM207 | Agricultural Trade and Development | 12 | ||
| AGA212 | Veterinary Epidemiology | 12 | ||
| AGE204 | Land Use and Natural Resources Evaluation | Y | 12 | |
| AGM215 | Farm Management and Agribusiness | 12 | ||
| AGA 215 | Animal Physiology | Y | 12 | |
| AGE 207 | Agricultural Extension | Y | 12 | |
| AGA209 | Nutritional Biochemistry | 12 | ||
| AGM216 | Project Management and Evaluation | 12 | ||
| ES209 | GIS and Remote Sensing | CS101 | 12 | |
| AGA213 | Innovations in Animal Health and Production | 12 | ||
| Year minimum | ALL COURSES | 120 |
Part 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Core | Prereq | Credits CATS |
| AGP 300 | Industrial Attachment | Y | AGP103 | 120 |
| Year minimum | 120 |
Part 4
| Course Code | Course Title | Core | Prereq | Credits CATS |
| AG420 | Research Project | Y | ES212 | 36 |
| AGA401 | Beef and Small Ruminant Production | 12 | ||
| AGE401 | Management of Extension Programmes | Y | AGE207 | 12 |
| AGA402 | Dairy Production | 12 | ||
| AGA405 | Monogastric Production | 12 | ||
| AGA409 | Animal Products and Processing | 12 | ||
| AGA407 | Livestock Improvement | 12 | ||
| AGE410 | Rural Development and Gender Issues in Agriculture | Y | 12 | |
| ESW401 | Wildlife Ecology and Management | 12 | ||
| ES402 | Curriculum Development | 12 | ||
| BS441 | Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice | 12 | ||
| AGA410 | Animal Welfare | Y | 12 | |
| AGE415 | Livestock Health and Production Policy | Y | 12 | |
| AGA411 | Animal Parasitology | 12 | ||
| AGA412 | Animal Biotechnology | 12 | ||
| Year minimum | 120 |
