This course unit explores the functional systems of animals, including digestion, circulation, respiration, reproduction, and homeostasis. You will gain insight into physiological mechanisms that sustain life and productivity. Emphasis is placed on comparative physiology, adaptation, and applications in animal health and management, equipping you with foundational knowledge for veterinary and agricultural sciences.
This course unit introduces design, construction, and maintenance of farm structures and buildings essential for agricultural operations. You will study materials, water supply systems, fencing, storage, housing, and environmental control. Emphasis is placed on functionality, durability, and sustainability, equipping you with practical skills to support efficient and modern farming enterprises.
This course unit examines principles and practices of post‑harvest handling, storage, and processing of agricultural produce. You will explore technologies that maintain quality, reduce losses, and enhance value addition. Emphasis is placed on packaging, preservation, and sustainable systems, to equip you with skills to improve food security and market competitiveness.
This course unit introduces economic principles applied to agriculture and farm enterprises. You will learn resource allocation, production economics, market structures, and decision‑making in farm management. Emphasis is placed on efficiency, profitability, and sustainability, to equipe you with analytical tools to evaluate agricultural systems and manage farms in dynamic economic environments.
The Crop Protection course unit explores principles and practices for managing pests, diseases, and weeds affecting agricultural production. Students gain knowledge of integrated pest management, biological control, chemical methods, and sustainable strategies. Emphasis is placed on safeguarding crop yield, quality, and environmental health through scientific and practical approaches.
This course unit engages students in applied research and design projects within agricultural machinery and engineering. You will develop, test, and evaluate innovative solutions to practical challenges, integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. Emphasis is placed on creativity, technical problem-solving, and project management to prepare you for professional engineering practice.
This course unit examines principles and practices of livestock production, focusing on breeding, nutrition, housing, health, and management systems. You will explore sustainable approaches to cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, and other livestock enterprises. Emphasis is placed on efficiency, productivity, and resource management, preparing you for modern agricultural and agribusiness contexts.
This course unit explores the biology, ecology, and significance of insects and parasites in agriculture, health, and the environment. You will study classification, life cycles, host–parasite interactions, and control methods. Emphasis is placed on applied knowledge, preparing you to manage pests and parasitic organisms in scientific and practical contexts.
This course unit examines plant structure, growth, and functional processes essential to agriculture. You will study morphology, anatomy, photosynthesis, respiration, water relations, and nutrient transport. Emphasis is placed on understanding how plant physiology influences crop productivity, equipping you with knowledge for sustainable farming and agricultural innovation.