Bachelor of Science in Management of Agroecosystems and Environment
Goal of the Programme
The aim of the programme is to provide training on environmental management so as to enable graduates assess and solve environmental problems in diverse fields such as agriculture, natural resources management, civil and public health management and manufacturing industries among others. Through extension, teaching, research or consultancy, the professionals produced will be able to manage these enterprises in a sustainable and profitable manner.
Expected Learning Outcomes of the Programme
By the end of the programme candidates are expected to be able to:
1. Design sustainable Agroecosystems for increased agricultural production and environmental protection.
2. Assess the impact of land-use practices on the environment.
3. Develop strategies to combat pollution and degradation of rural and peri-urban land and water resources.
4. Contribute to research and technological innovations in agriculture and environment.
5. Contribute to the implementation of the national policies relating to sustainable agriculture and natural resource management.
Admission Requirements for the Programme
Admission to a Bachelor of Science in Management of Agroecosystems and Environment degree programme will be based on any one of the following minimum qualifications:
a) Holders of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with mean grade of C+ or equivalent with passes at C plain or above in Biology or Biological Sciences/C + (plus) in Agriculture; C (plain) in Chemistry and C (plain) in any one of the following subjects: Physics, Physical Sciences, Mathematics or Geography
b) Holders of KCSE mean Grade of C- or equivalent plus a Diploma in a relevant field from an institution recognized by the Senate.
c) Holders of ‘O’ level Division II or equivalent plus, a Diploma in a relevant field from an institution recognized by the Senate
d) Holders of ‘A’ level with two Principal Passes or equivalent in Biology and any one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography or Agriculture.
e) Holders of KCSE mean Grade of C plain or equivalent plus a Diploma in Biological Sciences or related sciences from an institution recognized by the senate.
f) Holders of a higher national Diploma in Biological Sciences or related sciences from an institution recognized by the Senate.
g) Holders of a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related sciences from an institution recognized by the senate
h) Equivalent qualifications to the above from institutions recognized by the Senate
Classification of Degrees
Score (%) Grade Classification
70 – 100 A First Class Honors
60 – 69 B Second Class Honors (Upper Division
50 – 59 C Second Class Honors (Lower Division)
40 – 49 D Pass
Units, Total Credit Hours, Contact Hours and Course Units Required for Graduation
| First Year | ||
| Semester One Units | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Hours |
| AEM 101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 45 |
| AEM 103 | Environmental Ethics | 45 |
| ASS 101 | Landforms and Soil Formation | 45 |
| AEC 101 | Communication Skills | 45 |
| ACH 101 | Chemistry for Agricultural Sciences | 45 |
| CCS 010 | HIV-AIDS | 45 |
| ACS 103 | Mathematics | 45 |
| Semester Two Units | ||
| ABC 101 | Biochemistry | 45 |
| AEC 102 | Microeconomics | 45 |
| AEM 104 | Environmental Physics | 45 |
| AEM 102 | Agroecology I | 45 |
| AEB 101 | Intro. to Computers and Information Systems | 45 |
| ACS 105 | Principles of Genetics | 45 |
| ASS 102 | Principles of Soil Chemistry | 45 |
| 45 | ||
| Second Year | ||
| Semester One | ||
| ACS 201 | Principles of Crop Production | 45 |
| ACP 202 | Agricultural Entomology | 45 |
| ASS 202 | Environmental Soil Physics | 45 |
| AEC 201 | Sociology and Development | 45 |
| ASS 201 | Soil Microbiology & Biochemistry | 45 |
| AAS 201 | Principles of Animal Production | 45 |
| ACS 206 | Statistics I | 45 |
| Semester Two | ||
| AEM 201 | Environmental Hydrology | 45 |
| AEM 202 | Atmospheric Science | 45 |
| AEM 203 | Agroecology II | 45 |
| AEM 204 | Organic Farming | 45 |
| AEM 205 | Pollution Science | 45 |
| AEM 206 | Environmental Policy & Law | 45 |
| AEM 207 | Biodiversity Use and Conservation | 45 |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester One | ||
| AEC 304 | Agricultural Policy & Law | 45 |
| ACS 306 | Statistics II | 45 |
| ASS 302 | Environmental Soil Chemistry | 45 |
| AEC 305 | Principles of Resource Use & Management | 45 |
| ASS 301 | Application of RS & GIS in LU Management | 45 |
| ARM 301 | Principles of Rangeland Resources Management | 45 |
| ASS 305 | Soil Survey, Class. & Land Evaluation | |
| Semester Two | ||
| AEM 301 | Research Methods & Communication | 45 |
| ACP 303 | Pesticides and Phytosanitary regulations | 45 |
| AEM 302 | Principles of Environmental Project Planning and Management | 45 |
| ASS 306 | Utilization and Management of Wetland Ecosystems | 45 |
| AEB 302 | Irrigation and Water Management | 45 |
| ASS 304 | Soil Biology and Biotechnology | 45 |
| AEM 303 | Field/Industrial Attachment | 320 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester One | ||
| AEC 403 | Agric. Extension & Tech. Transfer | 45 |
| ASS 403 | Land Degradation & Management of Problematic Soils | 45 |
| AEM 401 | Modeling of Agroecosystems | 45 |
| AEM 403 | Principles of Environmental & Industrial Toxicology | 45 |
| ASS 402 | Watershed Management | 45 |
| AEM 405 | Seminars & Special Project | 45 |
| 45 | ||
| 45 | ||
| Semester Two | ||
| AEM 402 | Sanitary Engineering | 45 |
| AEM 404 | Occupational and Environmental Health | 45 |
| AEM 406 | Sustainable Development and Global Environmental Change | 45 |
| ARM 408 | Environmental and Social Impact Assessment | 45 |
| ASS 406 | Soil and Water Pollution | 45 |
| ASS 407 | Recycling and Bioconversion of Organic Waste | 45 |
| AEM 405 | Seminars & Special Project | 45 |