Bachelor of Science in Animal production
Admission Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Animal Production
Candidates must have obtained the minimum University and School admission requirements.
The following shall be eligible for registration for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Animal Production in the Department of Water and Agricultural Resource Management:
1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Applicants: A minimum of Grade C+. In addition, applicants must meet specific School/Department Requirements or;
2. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) or A-level Applicant: A minimum of two principles and one subsidiary. In addition, applicants must meet specific School/Department Requirements or;
3. Holder of equivalent qualifications approved by the University Senate.
These minimum requirements shall be reviewed from time to time to reflect new developments in the Education sector in the country.
Duration of Study
Four (4) academic years
Expected Learning Outcomes
The programme will produce learners that are effectively knowledgeble and skilled to serve the animal production industry for sustainable development and wealth creation. At the end of the degree programme, the student should be able to:
i) Understand the role of Animal Production in the national economy particularly the importance of animal products in human nutrition.
ii) Offer extension services to various individuals or groups interested in improving animal production.
iii) Apply acquired knowledge in various animal production systems to increase their productivity.
iv) Use acquired knowledge to generate new technologies that would further improve productivity of various species of domestic livestock.
v) Understand animal health, and use the acquired knowledge to address animal behaviour and welfare.
vi) Utilise the acquired knowledge and skills in gainful self-employment.
Career prospects
The University of Embu aims to train Animal Scientists who will work in industry and academia
Bachelor of Science Animal production Courses/Unit Distribution Table
First year
YEAR I: SEMESTER I
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S/NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CONTACT HOURS |
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L |
P |
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1. |
CCS 001 |
Communication Skills |
45 |
- |
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2. |
CCS 010 |
HIV & AIDS |
45 |
- |
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3. |
SCH 101 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
45 |
- |
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4. |
SCH 103 |
Physical Chemistry |
30 |
15 |
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5. |
ACS 103 |
Mathematics |
30 |
15 |
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6. |
ACS 106 |
Introduction to Agriculture |
30 |
15 |
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7. |
AVP 101 |
Animal Physiology |
30 |
15 |
YEAR I: SEMESTER II
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S/NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CONTACT HOURS |
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L |
P |
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1. |
CCS 002 |
Fundamentals of Development |
45 |
- |
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2. |
AEC 102 |
Introduction to Micro-economics |
45 |
- |
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3. |
AEB 101 |
ICT and Computers |
30 |
15 |
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4. |
SCH 102 |
Organic Chemistry |
30 |
15 |
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5. |
ACP 101 |
Microbiology |
30 |
15 |
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6. |
ACS 105 |
Principles of Genetics |
30 |
15 |
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7. |
ASS 102 |
Introduction to Soil Science |
30 |
15 |
Second year
CORE COURSES YEAR II
YEAR II: SEMESTER I
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S/NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CONTACT HOURS |
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L |
P |
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1. |
AEC 201 |
Sociology and Development |
45 |
- |
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2. |
AEC 202 |
Introduction to Macro-economics |
45 |
- |
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3. |
ACS 206 |
Biostatistics |
45 |
- |
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4. |
AAS 201 |
Principles of Animal Production |
30 |
15 |
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5. |
ACP 201 |
Principles of Plant Pathology and Disease Control |
30 |
15 |
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6. |
AEN 201 |
Power Systems & Machinery for Agriculture |
30 |
15 |
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7. |
AEN 202 |
Farm Structures and Materials |
30 |
15 |
YEAR 2 - SEMESTER II
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S/NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CONTACT HOURS |
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L |
P |
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1. |
ACS 201 |
Principles of Crop Production |
30 |
15 |
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2. |
ACS 207 |
Forage Science and Pastures |
30 |
15 |
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3. |
AAS 202 |
Animal Genetic Resources |
30 |
15 |
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4. |
AAS 206 |
Principles of Animal Nutrition |
30 |
15 |
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5. |
AAS 203 |
Animal Welfare and Behavior Change |
30 |
15 |
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6. |
AAS 207 |
Animal Climatology |
30 |
15 |
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7. |
AAS 205 |
Animal Parasitology |
30 |
15 |
Third year
YEAR 3 – SEMESTER I
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S/NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CONTACT HOURS |
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L |
P |
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1. |
AEC 301 |
Farm Management |
45 |
- |
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2. |
AEC 302 |
Production Economics |
45 |
- |
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3. |
ACS 306 |
Design and Analysis of Agricultural Experiments |
45 |
- |
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4. |
AAS 301 |
Analytical Methods in Animal Science |
30 |
15 |
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5. |
AAS 307 |
Molecular Genetics |
30 |
15 |
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6. |
AAS 306 |
Livestock Production Systems |
30 |
15 |
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7. |
ASS 301 |
Application of RS & GIS in Land Use Management |
30 |
15 |
YEAR 3 – SEMESTER II
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S/NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CONTACT HOURS |
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L |
P |
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1. |
ACP 304 |
Environmental Management |
45 |
- |
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2. |
AFN 311 |
Food Security, Livelihoods and Nutrition |
45 |
- |
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3. |
AAS 309 |
Aquaculture And Apiculture |
30 |
15 |
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4. |
AEC 304 |
Agricultural Policy & Law |
45 |
- |
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5. |
AAS 303 |
Population and Quantitative Genetics |
30 |
15 |
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6. |
AAS 302 |
Animal Health Management |
30 |
15 |
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7. |
AAS 310 |
Feed Resources |
30 |
15 |
YEAR 3 – SEMESTER III
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1. |
AAS 312 |
Field/Industrial Attachment |
8 WEEKS |
YEAR 4 – SEMESTER I
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S/NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CONTACT HOURS |
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L |
P |
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1. |
AAS 401 |
Dairy Production Systems |
30 |
15 |
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2. |
ARM 405 |
Economics of Livestock Production |
45 |
- |
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3. |
AEC 403 |
Agric. Extension & tech. Transfer |
45 |
- |
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4. |
AAS 408 |
Biotechnology in Animal Industries |
45 |
15 |
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5. |
AAS 405 |
Animal Breeding |
30 |
15 |
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6. |
AAS 413 |
Cattle, Sheep and Goat Production |
30 |
15 |
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7. |
AAS 409A |
Special Projects and Seminars I |
45 |
- |
YEAR 4 – SEMESTER II
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S/NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CONTACT HOURS |
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P |
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1. |
AEC 408 |
Micro Enterprise Development and Management |
45 |
- |
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2. |
AEC 410 |
Agricultural Marketing |
45 |
- |
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3. |
AAS 414 |
Camel, Horse & Donkey (Equines) Production |
30 |
15 |
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4. |
AAS 407 |
Pig and Poultry Production |
30 |
15 |
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5. |
AAS 411 |
Processing of Animal Products |
30 |
15 |
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6. |
AAS 416 |
Ration Formulation and Feed Manufacturing Technology |
30 |
15 |
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7. |
AAS 409B |
Special Projects and Seminars II |
- |
45 |
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Graduation Requirements
i) To qualify for the award of a degree, a candidate for the Bachelor of Science in Animal Production and Nutrition degree shall take a minimum of fifty seven (57) units during the four years of study.
ii) A candidate may be allowed, on requisition, to graduate with a maximum of one failed unit. The unit shall be non-core unit.
iii) The degree award and classification shall be based on the average score of all the units taken in the programme.
iv) The final award of the degree shall be classified into First Class, Second Class (Upper Division), Second Class (Lower Division) and Pass, based on (i) above. Honours shall be awarded to candidates passing in the First Class, Second Class (Upper Division) or Second Class (Lower Division).
Award of Degree
a) In order to be considered for the award of a degree, a candidate is required to pass all the units offered in the programme of study. However, a candidate may on request, be allowed to graduate with a maximum of one failed non-core unit
b) The degree award shall be Bachelor of Science in Animal Production
Classification of Degrees
A candidate who qualifies for Award of the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Animal production shall be placed in one of the classes as follows:
i) First Class Honours 70% - 100%
ii) Second Class Honours (Upper Division) 60% - 69%
iii) Second Class Honours (Lower Division) 50% - 59%
iv) Pass 40% - 49%