The programme produce graduates capable of effectively managing livestock sector and provide technical advice and self-employment in sustainable livestock production. To smallholder farmers and large scale livestock system. Graduates are competent in poultry, dairy, beef cattle, piggery, and small ruminant nutrition, health and breeding for enhanced quality and productivity
ABOUT PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
AQ 102 Chemistry for Life Sciences
VM 131 Parasitology and Entomology
VM 116 Basic Anatomy of Farm animals
VM 132 Animal Microbiology
AS 101 Introduction to Animal Production and Health
AS 102 Introductory Animal Genetics
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development
CIT 100 Computer Applications
ELECTIVE COURSES
*SC 100 Communication Skills I
EE 101 Introductory Sociology
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
MTH 102 Basic Mathematics
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics
AS 103 Physiology of Farm animals
AS 104 Introduction to Animal Nutrition
ENV 103 Biochemistry
ENV 102 Botany
SC 101 Communication Skills II
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural Extension
EE 105 Principles of Administration & Management
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness
SS 100 Agro-Meteorology
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
MTH 201 Biometry
VM 262 Prevention and Control of Livestock Diseases
AS 201 Applied Animal Nutrition
AS 202 Principles of Growth and Development
SS 201 Fundamentals of Soil Science
AEA 201 Production Economics
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
AEA 202 Agricultural Marketing Management
EE 202 Extension Methods
*SC 100 Communication Skills I
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
AS 203 Animal Feeds, Processing and Conservation
AS 204 Livestock Policies, Legislations and Animal Welfare
AS 205 Pasture Establishment and Management
AS 206 Principles of Animal Breeding
AS 208 Farm Structures and Animal Housing
VM 251 Reproductive Physiology and Artificial Breeding
AS 210 Research Methodology
ELECTIVE COURSES
RD 208 Conflicts Management
EE 206 Programme Planning and Evaluation
AE 301 Farm Power and Mechanisation
AEA 204 Farm Management
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
AS 300 Research Project I
AS 301 Applied Animal Breeding
AS 302 Range Management
AS 303 Small Ruminant Management
AS 304 Poultry and Rabbit Production
AS 305 Pig Production
AS 306 Beef Cattle Management
ELECTIVE COURSES
AS 307 Introduction to Ecology and Wildlife Management
CIT 300 Information and Communication Management
AEA 305 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and Evaluation
*SC 100 Communication Skills I
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
AS 308 Dairy Cattle Management
AS 309 Milk and Milk Products
AS 310 Meat and Meat Products
AS 311 Processing and Preservation of Hides and Skins
AS 312 Draught Animal Management and Non-Conventional Animal Farming
AS 313 Animal Biotechnology
AS 316 Research Project II
ELECTIVE COURSES
AS 314 Farm Animal Genetic Resource Management
AS 315 Introduction to Aquaculture
AEA 306 Human Resource Management
SS 305 Environmental Pollution and Management of Agricultural Wastes
LEARNING OUTCOME
At the end of this programme a student will be able to:
- Effectively manage livestock species and livestock industry
- Effectively communicate livestock extension information
- Apply knowledge in livestock production to various production systems
- Plan and execute livestock-based research analyse data and interpret the results
- Plan and formulate livestock agenda and policies
- Employ themselves or be employed in livestock-based and related fields in the private or public sector.
Learn to keep animals and look after them for your own benefit and your country:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and either in Chemistry Physics or Agriculture. OR Diploma in Animal Husbandry, Animal Health Agriculture or other related fields with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.
FEES
Tshs 1,263,000 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should apply directly to SUA using the online admission system (link: http://suasis.suanet.ac.tz:8389/index.php/registration) or Click “Apply Online (Undergraduate)” button at www.sua.ac.tz and you will be directed.
CONTACT
The office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics),
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P. O. Box 3000,
MOROGORO.
Inquiries should be sent to:
Admission Help desk
Directorate of Undergraduate Studies,
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro
Email: admission.dus@sua.ac.tz
Web: www.dus.sua.ac.tz