Bachelor of Science in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition with IT
About the Programme
The degree programme provides students with fundamental theories, concepts, and hands-on practicals to enable the students to appreciate the properties of soil that are subject to manipulation in soil management for the purposes of plant crop production in a sustainable manner. Both laboratory- and field-based practicals are emphasized. The programme focuses on soil physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, soil genesis, soil survey and classification, and soil management with particular reference to plant performance.
- Programme Courses
Year 1 Semester 1
Course Units Titles
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Introduction to Agriculture in Kenya |
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Plant Structure and functions |
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HIV and AIDS, Determinants, Prevention and Management |
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Introduction to Soil Science |
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Basic Inorganic Chemistry |
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Mathematics I |
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Introduction to Microeconomics |
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Foundation of Information Technology |
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Word Processing and Design of Presentation |
Year 1 Semester 2
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Principles of Food Security |
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Introduction to Microbiology |
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Basic Entomology |
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Basic Organic Chemistry |
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Basic Analytical Chemistry |
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Mathematics II |
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Introduction to Macroeconomics |
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Computer communication System |
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Data Manipulation and Analysis using Spreadsheet |
Year 2 Semester 1
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Soil Physics |
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Soil Biology |
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Soil Genesis |
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Basic Genetics |
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Introduction to Statistics |
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Plant Biochemistry |
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The Internet and Worldwide Web |
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Desktop Publishing Techniques |
Year 2 Semester 2
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Soil Chemistry |
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Plant Nutrition |
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Principles of Crop Production |
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Plant Breeding |
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Technical Drawing |
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General Plant Physiology |
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Computer-based Information Systems |
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Relational Database Management Systems |
Year 3 Semester 1
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Soil Degradation I - Factors and Processes |
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Fundamentals of Research |
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Rural Sociology and Development |
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General Topographical Survey |
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Farm Power and Machinery |
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Soil and Water Engineering |
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Geographical information systems |
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Introduction to Agrometeorology |
Year 3 Semester 2
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Soil Fertility Management |
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Soil and Plant Testing |
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Soil Survey and Classification |
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Organic Farming |
Soilless Plant Growth Media |
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Weed Science |
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Electronic Commerce |
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Experimental Design and Data Analysis |
Third Session (End of Year 3)
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Industrial Attachment (10 weeks) |
Year 4 Semester 1
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Soil Degradation II – Control Measures |
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Remote Sensing and GIS in Land Use Management |
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Tropical Soils I |
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Land Use and Food Security |
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Agricultural Extension |
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Economic Entomology |
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Social and Professional Issues with IT |
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Information Assurance and Security |
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Research Project I: Project Proposal |
Programme Requirement
AdmissionRequirements
Applicants eligible for admission into the program must:
Satisfy the minimum entry requirements for admission to the University and School of Agriculture and Food Security.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the program shall normally be four (4) academic years.
Degree Structure
The program offers courses within the degree structure spelled out by the School of Agriculture and Food Security.