56 Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Undergraduate Prospectus
Core courses
Introduction to Agricultural Economics (2credits)
Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3credits)
Livestock Production (3 credits)
Animal Nutrition and Range Management (3credits)
Introduction to Genetics (3 Credits)
Principles of Crop Production (3credits)
Total Credits 16 credits
Level 200
Semester 4
In semester 4, the Higher Diploma programme in Agriculture shall consist of the following courses:
Core courses
Agricultural Extension (3 credits)
Animal Health (3 credits)
Soil Science (3 credits)
Optional Courses (take at least one course from each set)
Land Surveying and Evaluation (3 credits) OR
Soil and Water Conservation (3 credits) OR
Soil-Plant-Water Relations (3 credits) and
Irrigation Technology (3 credits) OR
Farm Structures (3 credits)
Total Credits 15 credits
Winter Session
FPB 300 Industrial Attachment (3 credits)
Level 300
Semester 5
In semester 5, the Higher Diploma programme in Agriculture shall consist of the following courses:
Core courses
Agricultural Marketing (2 credits)
Rural Sociology (3 Credits)
Biometry I (3 Credits)
Crop Physiology (3 credits)
Farm Workshop Practice (2 credits)
Electives/GECs (4 credits)
Total Credits 15 credits Level 300
Semester 6
In semester 6, the Higher Diploma programme in Agriculture shall consist of the following courses:
Core Courses
Farm Business Management (3 Credits)
Plant Breeding (2 Credits)
Fruit and Vegetable Production Practices (2credits)
Field Crop Production Practices (3 Credits)
Crop Protection Techniques (3 credits)
Tractor and Farm Implement Technology (3credits)
Electives/GECs (2 credits)
Total Credits 16 credits
Assessment
The overall performance of a student in each course shall be assessed in accordance with the General
Academic Regulation 00.842.
Assessment of courses in the Higher Diploma in Agriculture programme shall be in accordance with the Faculties of Agriculture Special Regulation AG 11.40.
Assessment of the Field Practical Training courses (FPB300) for the Higher Diploma in Agriculture
Programme shall be in accordance with the Faculties Special Regulation AG 11.60.
Progression from one semester to the next,In order to progress from one semester to the next,
a student must obtain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) in accordance with the General Academic
Regulation 00.9.
Award
To be awarded the Higher Diploma in Agriculture, a student must satisfy the appropriate provisions of
Academic General Regulations 00.851 and 00.852 The Higher Diploma in Agriculture shall be classified in accordance with the provisions of General Regulation 20.4, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) computed in accordance with the General Academic
Regulation 00.86.
57
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION
Preamble General Provisions Subject to the provision of Academic General Regulations, and the Faculty of Agriculture Special Regulations, the following Departmental Regulations shall apply.Programme and Title of Degree The Department of Agricultural Engineering and Land Planning shall offer a single major programme leading to the award of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanization (BSc Agric. Mech.).Objectives of the programme
At the end of the programme, the graduates should be
able to:-
(i) Apply scientific knowledge to advance agricultural production, and post-production activities through appropriate mechanization management strategies;
(ii) Implement government policies related to agricultural mechanization and environment protection;
(iii) Initiate and manage agribusiness profitably;
(iv) Provide technical expertise and support in matters relating to machinery acquisition, operation and maintenance. entry Requirements Admission into the Degree in Agricultural Mechanization Programme shall be as stipulated in the Faculty Special
Regulation AG 28.10.
Employment Opportunities Employment Opportunities for the graduates exist in the public service,Non-Governmental Organizations, private sector and international organizations. Programme structure.
i) Courses for the Degree in Agricultural Mechanization programme shall be offered at levels 100 to 400, as outlined below.
ii) In addition to the engineering courses, all Agricultural Mechanization degree students shall take the General Education Courses (GEC) and Electives in accordance with General Academic.
Regulation 00.2124.
iii) Students enrolled in the BSc Agriculture Mech. programme shall be required to complete two 6weekIndustrial Attachment (FPB 300 and FPB
400) courses as winter courses between the levels 200 and 300 and between the levels 300 and 4 00 in accordance with the provisions of the Faculties Special
Regulation AG28.50.
iv) Students enrolled in the BSc in Agriculture Mech. Programme shall be required to complete research project (APB 410 and APB 420) in accordance with Faculties Special Regulation AG 28.70.
Level 100
Semester 1
In semester 1, the Degree in Agricultural Mechanization Programme shall consist of the following courses:
Core Courses
Mathematics I (3 credits)
General and Inorganic Chemistry (3credits)
Physics I (3 credits)
Biology of Cells (3 credits)General Education Courses
Communication and Academic Literacy Skills I(3 credits)
Computer Skills Fundamentals I (2 credits)
Total credits 17 credits
Level 100
Semester 2
In semester 2, the Degree in Agricultural Mechanization programme shall consist of the following courses:
Core Courses
Mathematics II (3 credits)
Physical and Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
Physics II (3 credits)
Biodiversity (3 credits)General Education Courses
Communication and Academic Literacy SkillsII (3 credits)
Computer Skills Fundam