Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with IT
About the Programme
The B.Sc. degree in Animal Science is broad-based, taking foundations in Basic science courses such as anatomy, animal physiology, genetics, organic chemistry and biochemistry, and Agricultural Sciences with professional skills in Animal Production. This is necessary for the view of the fact that as the country continues to develop, specialist manpower is required in the extension service, public agricultural institutions, private sector, and non-governmental organizations.
Admission requirements
- Candidates wishing to pursue a B.Sc. degree program in Animal Science with IT must meet the minimum admission requirements of Maseno University. In addition, the candidate should have attained at least C+ in Biology/Biological Sciences or B- in Agriculture; C (plain) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences and C_ in Mathematics or Physics at KCSE.
- Applicants who hold a diploma in a relevant animal science field will be given credit transfers in equivalent animal science courses taken and passed (with a minimum grade score of B) at diploma level. Only up to one-third of the total programme course units taken can be transferred.
Programme Courses
Year 1 Semester 1
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AAN 101 |
Introduction to Animal Science |
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AAN 102 |
Anatomy of farm animals |
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AEC 101 |
Introductory Microeconomics |
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SCH 102 |
Basic Inorganic Chemistry |
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SBT 101 |
Plant Structure and Function |
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UCI 101 |
Foundations of Information Technology |
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UCI 103 |
Word Processing and Design of Presentations |
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MMA 106 |
Mathematics I |
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SZL 102 |
Vertebrate Zoology |
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AAG 102 |
Principles of Food Security |
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PHT 112 |
HIV and AIDS; Determinants, prevention & Management |
Year 1 Semester 2
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AAG 103 |
Introduction to Microbiology |
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AAN 104 |
Basic Animal Physiology |
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AEC 102 |
Introductory Macroeconomics |
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SCH 103 |
Basic Organic Chemistry |
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UCI 102 |
Computer Communication Systems |
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UCI 104 |
Data Manipulation and Analysis using Spreadsheets |
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MMA 107 |
Mathematics II |
Year 2 Semester 1
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AAG 201 |
Basic Genetics |
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AAB 202 |
Principles of Entrepreneurship |
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AAG 202 |
Introduction to Statistics |
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AAN 201 |
Principles of Immunology |
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AAN 202 |
General Biochemistry |
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AAN 203 |
Digestive and Reproductive physiology of Farm Animals |
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AEG 207 |
Farm Accounting & Management |
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UCI 201 |
The Internet and World Wide Web |
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UCI 203 |
Desktop Publishing Techniques |
Year 2 Semester 2
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AAG 204 |
Principles of Crop Production |
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AAN 204 |
Environmental hysiology, Ethology and Animal Welfare |
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AAN 205 |
Animal Husbandry and Handling Techniques |
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AAN 206 |
Growth and Development of Livestock |
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AAN 207 |
Population and Quantitative Genetics |
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AAN 208 |
Animal Nutrition |
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AEG 204 |
Economics of Production Relations |
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UCI 202 |
Computer Based Information Systems |
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UCI 204 |
Relational Database Management Systems |
Year 3 Semester 1
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AAG 302 |
Rural Sociology and Development |
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AAN 301 |
Veterinary Parasitology |
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AAN 302 |
Feeds and Feeding |
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AAN 303 |
Poultry Production |
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AAN 304 |
Dairy Cattle Production |
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AAN 305 |
Fundamentals of Research |
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AHC 308 |
Farm Power and Machinery |
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UCI 303 |
Multimedia and Graphics Systems and Applications |
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UCI 306 |
Geographical Information Systems |
Year 3 Semester 2
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AAG 306 |
Farm Materials and Structures |
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AAN 306 |
Fish Farming and Production |
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AAN 307 |
Parasitic Diseases |
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AAN 308 |
Animal Breeding |
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AAN 309 |
Pig Production |
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AAN 310 |
Range Management |
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AEG 311 |
Agricultural Marketing |
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UCI 302 |
Electronic Commerce |
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UCI 307 |
Experimental Design and Data Analysis |
Year 4 Semester 1
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AAG 401 |
Agricultural Extension |
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AAG 404 |
Pastures and Fodder Crops |
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AAN 401 |
Beef Production |
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AAN 402 |
Sheep and Goat Production |
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AAN 403 |
Microbial Diseases |
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AAN 404 |
Wild Game Farming and Apiculture |
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AAN 405 |
Research Project I (Project Proposal) |
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UCI 401 |
Social and Professional Issues in IT |
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UCI 409 |
Modelling performance trajectories in livestock |
Year 4 Semester 2
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AAN 405 |
Research Project II: (Project Implementation & Seminar) |
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AAN 406 |
Principles of Toxicology |
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AAN 407 |
Equine and Camel Production |
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AAN 408 |
Animal Products Processing and By-products |
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AAN 409 |
Rabbit Production |
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AAN 410 |
Biotechnology in Animal Science |
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AAG 411 |
Agricultural Policy & Law |
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UCI 402 |
Human Computer Interaction |
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UCI 410 |
Modelling of Livestock Production Systems |
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the program shall normally be four (4) academic years Teaching methods in all units shall include lectures, field trips, seminars, tutorials, discussions, and practical.
Degree Structure
The program offers courses within the degree structure spelled out by the Faculty.