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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY
The
department of Agricultural Economics and Extension was established in
October, 1990, with three (3) academic staff and eighteen (18) students.
At present it has 11 academic staff who specialize in different areas
of the courses taught. The Department has graduated five sets of students
to date.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To
be eligible for admission into the four year or five year B. Agric Techn.
Degree Programs, the candidate must have:
(i) UME
plus S. S. C. E with credits in Chemistry and Biology/Agric. Science,
Physics/Maths, Geography/Economics plus
a pass in English and any other subject.
(ii) WASC/GCE
‘O’ level plus credit passes in Chemistry, Biology/Agric.
Science, Physics/Maths plus a pass in
English and any other subject.
(iii) University Remedial science programme candidates should also have
four credits in ‘O’ level
with an average of B grade in Remedial examination.
(iv)
UME plus GCE ‘A’ level with credit passes in Chemistry,
Biology Agric Science.
(v)
HND with over-all credit plus credit passed in Chemistry and Biology/Agric
Science
DEGREE AWARDED:
Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (Agricultural Economics and Extension)
COURSE DURATION INCLUDING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The degree of Bachelor of Technology Agriculture and Agricultural Economics
and Extension (B. Tech. Agricultural) Agricultural Economics and Extension)
is 8 semesters for candidates whose entry qualification is advanced
level GCE/ National Diploma/Higher National Diploma and 10 semesters
for candidates whose entry qualification is ordinary level SSCE.
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STAFF
|
S/No. |
Name |
Qualification |
Rank/Status |
AREAS
OF SPECIFICATION |
Remarks |
|
1. |
Dr.
A. U. J. Jungur |
B.
Sc. (Unimaid)
M. Sc. (Ibadan) Ph.D |
Senior
Lecturer |
Farm
Management
And Production
Economics |
Head
of
Department |
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2.
|
Dr.
J. I. Onu |
B.
Sc, (Sokoto)
M. Sc, & Ph.D Ibadan |
Assoc.
Prof. |
Commodity
Marketing, Poverty issues & Environmental Economics |
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|
3. |
Dr. (Mrs.) E. I. Adebayo |
B.Sc.
& M. Sc.
(Ibadan), Ph.D |
Assoc.
Prof. |
Production
Economics
And Farm Management |
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|
4. |
Mal. Shuaibu
I. Mshelia |
B.
Sc. & M. Sc.
(Ibadan) |
Senior
Lecturer |
Agric
Administration
And Policy Analysis |
Coordinator Consultancy Service Unit |
|
5.
|
Mal.
Usman M. Bakari |
B.
Sc , (Unimaid)
M. .Sc. (Ibadan) |
Lecturer
I |
Agric
Administration
And Policy Analysis |
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|
6.
|
Mr. A. K. Tashikalma |
B.
Sc. (Unimaid)
M. Sc. (Ibadan) |
Lecturer
I |
Production
Economics
And Farm Mgt |
On
Study
Fellowship |
|
7. |
Mal.
Haruna Lawal |
B.
Sc. (Unimaid)
M. Sc. (Ibadan) |
Lecturer I |
Resource
Economics |
Ag.
Coordinator Pre Degree Programme |
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8.
|
Ndaghu
Anthony A. |
B.
Agric., M.Sc |
Lecturer
I |
Production
Economics |
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|
9.
|
Mal. Muhammed
Abba |
B.
Sc. (Unimaid) |
Asst.
Lecturer |
Production
Economics |
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|
10.
|
Mr. Maurice
David C. |
B.
Sc., M.Sc (Unimaid) |
Asst.
Lecturer |
Production
Economics |
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11.
|
Mrs.
M. O. I. Tella |
PGDE (FUTY) B.Tech., MBA
(FUTA) |
Asst. Lecturer |
Production
Economics |
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12. |
Mr. Stephen
Jonathan |
B.
Sc. (Unimaid) |
Asst. Lecturer |
Production Economics |
On
Study
Fellowship |
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13. |
Mr.
Ibrahim S. Usman |
B.
Agric. Tech. |
Graduate Asst. |
Agric.
Economics |
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14.
|
Ahmed M.
Gwandu |
|
Prin.
Technologist |
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|
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15.
|
Halima
Saidu (Mrs) |
|
Typist
II |
|
|
|
16.
|
Abubakar
Yahya |
|
Office
Attd. |
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Teaching
and Research Facilities Available in the Department
The following
facilities are available for teaching and research (T & R) in the
department:
(a)
Animal, Crop and Poultry Farm
(b) Computers
(c) Agric laboratory
i(d) Overhead projector
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COURSES FOR B. AGRIC. TECH. DEGREE PROGRAMME
100
LEVEL
FIRST SEMESTER
|
CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
Unit |
|
BL 101 |
General
Biology I |
4 |
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CH 101 |
General
Chemistry |
3 |
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CH 103 |
General
Chemistry Lab I
|
1 |
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PH 101 |
General Physics
I |
3 |
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PH 107
|
General Physics
Lab I |
1 |
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MA 101 |
Elementary
Maths I |
3 |
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CS 101 |
Introduction to Computer Science I |
3 |
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GS 101 |
Use of English
I |
2 |
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GS 105 |
Philosophy and Logic |
2 |
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Total
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22 |
SECOND
SEMESTER
|
CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
Unit |
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BL 102 |
General
Biology II |
4 |
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CH 102 |
General
Chemistry |
3 |
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CH 104 |
General
Chemistry Lab II |
1 |
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PH 102 |
General Physics
II |
3 |
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PH 108 |
General Physics
Lab II |
1 |
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MA 132 |
Elementary
Maths II |
3 |
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CS 102 |
Introduction to Computer Science
II |
2 |
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GS 102 |
Use of English
II |
2 |
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GS 104 |
Philosophy and Logic |
2 |
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Total
|
22 |
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200 LEVEL
FIRST
SEMESTER
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CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
Unit |
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AG201
|
Climatology & Biogeography |
3 |
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AG203 |
General Agriculture |
3 |
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AG213 |
Principles of Genetics |
2 |
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AG219 |
Anatomy & Phsio. Of Farm Animals |
2 |
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AG221 |
Crop Anat. Taxonomy & Physiology |
2 |
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AG223 |
Introduction to Agric Engineering |
2 |
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GS203 |
Nigerian People & Culture |
2 |
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GS205 |
Communication Skills |
2 |
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GS209 |
Use of Library |
1 |
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ST201 |
Stat. For Agric. & Biological Science |
2 |
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Total
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21 |
SECOND SEMESTER
|
CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
Unit |
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AG206 |
Introduction to Fisheries & wildlife |
2 |
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AG216 |
Principles of Forestry |
2 |
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AG232 |
Introduction to Home Economics |
2 |
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AG234 |
Principles of Animal Production |
2 |
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AG236 |
Principles of Soil Science |
3 |
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AG238 |
Principles of Crop Production |
2 |
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AG240 |
Introduction to Agric. Biochemistry |
2 |
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AG242 |
Principles of Food Science & Tech. |
2 |
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AG244 |
Workshop Practice |
2 |
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ST202 |
Statistics for Agric. & Biological Science |
2 |
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Total
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22 |
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300
LEVEL
FIRST
SEMESTER
|
CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
Unit |
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AG305 |
Principles of Animal Health |
2 |
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AG311 |
Permanent Crop Production |
2 |
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AG317 |
Principles of Agric. Economics |
2 |
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AG319 |
Introd. To Agric Ext. & Rural Sociology |
2 |
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AG325 |
Farm Practical (Animal Production |
1 |
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AG327 |
Non-Ruminant Animal Production |
2 |
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AG329 |
Introduction to Soil Pedology & Physics |
3 |
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AG331 |
Principles of Horticulture |
2 |
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AG333 |
Agric. Biochemistry & Methods |
2 |
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CS201 |
Computer Programme |
3 |
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GS301 |
Technical Writing |
2 |
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Total
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23 |
SECOND SEMESTER
|
CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
Unit |
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AG306 |
Arable Crop Production |
2 |
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AG308 |
Crop Breeding |
2 |
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AG322 |
Introd. To Farm Management & Prod. Econs |
2 |
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AG324 |
Ext. Teching Learning Process & Methods |
2 |
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AG330 |
Farm Practice (Crop Production) |
1 |
|
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AG332 Ruminant Animal Production 2 |
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AG334 |
Prin. Of Soil Chemistry & Microbiology |
3 |
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AG336 |
Prin. Of
Plant Pathology & Weed Science |
2 |
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AG338 |
Agricultural Entomology |
2 |
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AG340 |
Agric. Mechanization |
2 |
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Total
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20 |
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400
LEVEL
FIRST
SEMESTER
|
CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
Unit |
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AG401 |
Agric. Business Management & Finance |
3 |
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AG403 |
Marketing of Agric. Produce |
2 |
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AG405 |
Grazing & Management Systems |
2 |
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AG407 |
Animal Breeding |
2 |
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AG409 |
Soil Water Conservation |
2 |
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AG411 |
Farming Systems |
2 |
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AG421 |
Physiology of Crop Growth |
3 |
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AG423 |
Field & Animal Experimentation |
2 |
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FR415 |
Multiple Land Use Planning 2 |
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|
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Total
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20 |
SECOND SEMESTER
|
CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
Unit |
|
SW499 |
SIWES |
4 |
|
|
Total
|
4 |
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500
LEVEL
FIRST SEMESTER
|
CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
Unit |
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AE501 |
Statistics and Research Methods |
3 |
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AE503 |
Production Economics, Farm Management |
3 |
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AE505 |
Econometrics |
2 |
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AE507 |
Diffusion and Innovations 3 |
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AE509 Administration & Program Planning in Ext. |
3 |
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AE511 |
Extension Organisation, Mgt & Supervision |
2 |
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AE597 |
Seminar |
2 |
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Total
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18 |
SECOND
SEMESTER
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CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
Unit |
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AE502 |
Agricultural Policy & Development |
2 |
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AE504 |
Agricultural Project Mgt and Analysis |
2 |
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AE506 |
Agricultural Marketing and Prices |
3 |
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AE508 |
Rural Community Development |
2 |
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AE510 |
Advanced Rural Sociology |
2 |
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AE512 |
Technological and Social Change in Agric. |
2 |
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AS506 |
Pasture and Fodder Production |
2 |
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CP506 |
Soil and
Plant Analysis |
2 |
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AE598 |
Special
Project |
4 |
|
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Total
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21 |
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