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FUTY GETS NEW VICE CHANCELLOR

Professor B.H. Usman has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University0 of Technology, Yola (FUTY). Until his appointment, Professor B.H. Usman was the past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and Acting Vice Chancellor, FUTY.

He has a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Soil Science) with a second class honours, upper division degree, from the University of Maiduguri. M.Sc. in Soil Chemistry, University of Reading, England, U.K. and Ph.D in Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management from the University of London, Wye College, England, U.K.

He now becomes the 6th Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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FUTY PROFESSORS INCREASE TO TWENTY NINE

Following the appointment of three professors by the University Council at its 42nd regularmeeting held at its march 2009, the nominal list of professors of the Federal University of Technology, Yola has incresed to twenty nine in number.     More>>

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TWENTY FOUR FUTY STAFF BAG ETF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Educational Trust Fund (ETF) Board of trustees has approved scholarship award worth fifty million naira to twenty four staff of the Federal University of Technology, Yola to pursue Masters, Doctorate and Post Doctorate programmes within and outside Nigeria.     More>>

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SHELL ICT CENTRE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) is to establish an all inclusive ICT Centre for the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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CENTRE FOR FOMBINA STUDIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

As part of its contribution to the studies of the legacies of Adamawa Emirate Council, The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to establish a Centre for the study of the Fombina Kingdom in order to explore and harness the potentials and contributions of the Adamawa Emirate Council from the 17th century to date.     More>>

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GOVERNOR NYAKOs SKILL ACQUISATIONS PROGRAMME: FUTY TO TRAINING

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to train atleast one apprentice from each of the twenty one Local Governments of Adamawa State, leading to the award of a Certificate in GSM Handset Repairs and Maintenance, by the ERICSSON GSM Training Centre of the University.     More>>

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STEP 'B' PROJECT GRANTS AWARDED TO FUTY

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to benefit from the Fedral Government/World Bank's Science and Technology Post Basic (STEP 'B') project research grant. Two of the five research proposals submitted by FUTY have already been approved for funding.     More>>

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ETF INTERVENTION FUND: FUTY ACCESSES OUTSTANDING FUNDS

In less than three months on assumption of office, the Vice Chancellor Prof. B.H. Usman demonstrated his desire to leave a legacy for the Federal University of Technology, Yola by accessing the 2006, 2007 and 2008 ETF normal intervention fund meant for the University     More>>

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FUTY GETS NEW INFORMATION OFFICER

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UTILITY VEHICHLES FOR DEANS AND COORDINATORS

THREE PG AND FOURTEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE

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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY (M.TECH) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

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PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES

INTRODUCTION
Contemporary world of technology is an eclectic operation which needs professionals highly competent in composite knowledge, skills and work habits. Education and training in the traditional disciplines of Agricultural Technology education fashionably called technology education is not always adequate to meet the challenges which normally confront technology educators in Agricultural occupations. The demand for industrial technology education Programme had been an obvious matter. Agricultural technology education which is a phase of education deals with pedagogy, technology (its evolution, utilization and significance) and industry (its management, endogenously/exogenous materials, facilities, processes, products and problems resulting from the technological and industrial nature of modern and tomorrow’s society). Hence, the M. Tech Programme in Agricultural Technology Education is composite in form integrated and intensive in scope.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMME
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has, since the introduction of the current National Policy on Education in 1977 and revised in 1981 and 1998 sufficiently stressed the need for teaching and learning of technology education in Nigerian 6-3-34 educational system. The national policy, which particularly devotes Section 5 to technology education perceives the reality that technology education is amongst other things the bedrock for agricultural, business, industrial, economic land techno-scientific advancement of any nation in the modern times. It is believed that postgraduate Programmes of study and research in technology education shall lead Individual to acquire functional (appropriate, practical and comprehensive) training and education for the promotion of progressive Nigeria. Thus, the Individual shall be: developed into sound and effective professional citizen; fully integrated into the community; made self-reliant; and highly proficient to utilize people and materials for accomplishing national goals.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The postgraduate Programme in Agricultural technology education shall enable students acquire higher pertinent knowledge, skills and attitudes in technological career, and the development of mental, physical and social competencies as instrument for the Individual to live in and contribute to the progress of a technical society. The department of technology education shall endeavour to continuously identify technological education needs of the society and provide strongly suitable courses and Programmes to meet the identified needs. The department offers degrees of master of technology (M.Tech) with major concentration in Agricultural Technology Education.

The M.Tech. Programme in Agricultural Technology Education is specifically designed to:-

1. Strengthen students’ pedagogical competencies, research and development skills and community service needs in modern technical problem-solving issues;
2. Keep the learners abreast with current knowledge, skills and attitudes to cope with technology advancement in their chosen area of specialization;
3. Improve the students ability in the professional practice of technology with technical, administrative or supervisory responsibilities;
4. Update career teachers of technology with contemporary theory and practice of professional educational studies;
5. Fully enable students assume leadership positions at pre-primary and primary education, post primary institutions, higher education and adult training establishments as well as at governmental private and non-governmental sectors.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All candidates for M.Tech. Study and research in technology education must, in addition to satisfying the postgraduate school requirements for admission, also satisfy any one of the under listed requirements.

1.Graduate of Federal University of Technology, Yola or other approved Universities who have obtained at least a second class lower degree in technology education discipline or equivalent in related Programmes.
2.Possession of postgraduate diploma in technology education or equivalent Programme after completion of a recognized non-teaching degree Programme or HND or equivalent in related field from accredited educational institution.

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AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
M.Tech. degree Programme is available in agricultural technology education. The students are to choose one of the following options, namely:-
1.Agricultural Economics and Extension Education
2.Animal Science Education
3.Crop Production and Horculture Education
4.Soil Science Education

DURATION OF M.TECH. DEGREE PROGRAMME

The duration of the Programme is as stipulated in the Regulations Governing Higher Degree (RGHD) issued by the Federal University of Technology, Yola as follows:

1. M.Tech. Full-time is minimum of two semesters or 12 calender months and maximum
of 24 calender months; and
2. M.Tech. Part-time is minimum of four semesters or 24 calender months and maximum of 48 calender months.

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JOB AND CAREER PROSPECTS FOR GRADUANDS

Graduates of the M.Tech. Degree Programme of the department of technology education can be job creators or self employed in addition to getting employment in the under listed work places.

1.Post primary school principals, deputy principals and teachers of technology-based courses at public and private educational institutions at various levels.
2.Administrators and managers of technology-based education institutions at the various levels
3.Administrators and managers of training Programmes in related industries
4.Research and development experts in the world of technology.

MODE OF STUDY
The M.Tech. dissertation can be in any or combinations of the component areas of the Programme, namely: automobile technology, computer technology, drafting technology, electrical technology, electronics technology, environmental safety education, industrial design, instructional technology, printing technology, textile technology and wood technology. The mode of the study for the M.Tech. Degree is by a comprehensive course work to be examined in oral and written papers, seminars, industrial visit reports, special projects and activities together with original research work embedded in an M.Tech. dissertation.

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course outline              course description

COURSE OUTLINE

FIRST SEMESTER: CORE COURSES

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ELECTIVES (Agricultural Economics and Extension)

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Minimum electives to be taken is four (4) Units.

ELECTIVES (Soil Science Education)

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Minimum electives to be taken is four (4) Units.

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SECOND SEMESTER: CORE COURSES

ELECTIVES

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Minimum electives to be taken is four (4) Units.

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PROFESSIONAL COURSE DESCRIPTION

TE701 Contemporary philosophies in vocational/industrial technology education (2U)
Provides vocational/industrial teacher education students with a sound modern philosophical background for curriculum development and instructional planning, implementation and evaluation and revision. Emphasis will be placed on current Programmes and philosophies and of vocational/industrial education, and relationship of industrial education to general and specialized education.

TE702 Administration and Supervision of Vocational/industrial technology education(2U)
Principles and practices involved in planning organizing, supervising and administration of industrial technology education. It involves analysis of staff selection, responsibilities, staff development leadership techniques, public relations and Programme modification. There should be field trips to technical schools/colleges and industrial training centre.

TE703 Methods of Research in vocational/industrial technology education (2U)
Study of research design and methods employed by vocational/industrial educators and an evaluation of results with implications for further study. Students present a paper representing careful investigation and report on an approved problem.

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TE704 Evaluation in Vocational/industrial technology education (2U)
Theory and application of evaluation techniques unique to vocational/industrial educational Programmes. Programme evaluation with purpose of improving total effectiveness of instruction. Standards, criteria, and instruction for self study, Programme approval, and accreditation of vocational/industrial education, national evaluation materials as well as self study materials.

TE705 Quantitative techniques in vocational/industrial technology education (2U)
Examination and utilization of mathematical and statistical tools in solving problems and decision-making in vocational/industrial education: descriptive and inferential statistics. Usage of computer software statistical packages to analyze data. Software for graphics and dBASE.

TE706 Managing facilities in vocational/industrial education Laboratory (2U)
Principles, practices and problems in planning, organizing and management of laboratory in vocational/industrial technology education. It includes equipment selection and instructional methods to meet all curriculum requirements for schools/colleges and industrial training setting. There should be directed industrial visits.

TE707 Vocational/Industrial Curricula Development (2U)
Procedure for identifying and developing, initiating changes and evaluation the curricula for many vocational/industrial occupations. Management of curricular materials production and dissemination centre, cost of curriculum trends.

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TE708 Seminar in Vocational/Industrial Technology Education(2U)
Problems and procedures in Vocational/industrial technology education. Emphasis shall be on the application of theories to practice in schools, colleges and industrial teaching setting. Specific problems and issues will be considered. Each student will present orally (can as well be in written form), results of significant study which was selected based on its current critical needs in an area of vocational/industrial technology education.

TE709 Production Operation Management(2U)
Study of production operators management systems and techniques for decision-making in vocational/industrial education. These include forecasting, inventory management, project management (PERT/CPM), linear programming and quality control. Other topics are production planning frameworks, aggregate production planning, material requirements, scheduling, planning, despatching rules, assemble line balancing planning maintenance planning and operations economy.

TE710 Vocational/Industrial career development Theories (2U)
This course is designed to equip individuals with theories, principles and skills needed to make informed choices concerning, occupational, vocational and educational career options for securing employment.

TE711 Vocational/Industrial Human Resources Development (2U)
Employer-employee problems and approaches to their solutions utilizing behaviourial science concepts. Emphasis should be on the organization, motivation and management of human resources. Principles and techniques of selection and placement, personnel development and evaluation, and union-management relations.

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TE713 Entrepreneurship in Vocational/Industrial Technology Education (2U)
Address background of a need for entrepreneurship education, develop a business plan, evaluate materials, and develop curriculum and strategies for delivering entrepreneurship at various levels. Principles for private vocational industrial enterprise. Organization of vocational industrial business venture, personnel and labour management, financial implications and policies, forms or ownership, market analysis and levels of entrepreneurship (cottage, small, medium and large-scale industries).

TE714 Microcomputers in vocational/industrial technology education(2U)
This course is intended for vocational/industrial teaches who shall be assigned to teach classes, units, or application using data processors or computers. This course provides teaching methodology as well as familiarity with computer applications.

TE715 Policy Framework in Vocational/Industrial Technology Education(1U)
Legislative and policy guidelines relating to vocational/industrial technology education Programmes, students and staff.

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTION

AT701 Principles of Mammalian Reproduction (2U)
Discussions of the Anatomy, physiology, endocrinology, and biochemistry of the reproductive processes in male and female mammals

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AT702 Management of Reproduction (2U)

A lecture - laboratory course which introduces students to methods of manipulating reproduction within livestock management systems.

AT703 Bee Diary and sheep production and Managemetn (2U)
Animal breeding, nutrition and reproductive physiology are integrated in beef, diary and sheep production management scheme.

AT704 Wool Structures, Properties and Measurement (2U)
Chemical Structure and reactions of wool fibre, physical properties as related to structure. Theory and practice relating to routine and standard analytical fibre measurements.

AT705 Livestock Management Decision (2U)
The importance of decision making in animal agriculture is discussed with emphasis on the biological and economic outcome and management charges. The use of computers will aid in the evaluation of a number of management decisions.

AT723 Plant Breeding and Genetics (2U)
Genetics, plant improvement, and breeding techniques of agricultural plants. Introduction to principles of genetic mechanism in higher plants - Mendelian genetics, linkage relationship, polypody, cytoplasmic inheritance, cytogenetic, qualitative inheritance, and molecular aspects.

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AT724 Advanced Crop Physiology and Management (2U)
Review and Interpretation of current crop management and physiology literate.

AT725 Laboratory Methods in Crop Research (2U)
Experimental design sampling procedure, analytical analysis and data interpretation.

AT726 Research in Crops (2U)
Investigation of Research problems to include a written and oral presentation of results.

AT727 Herbicide Mode of Action (2U)
Classification and Structure of Herbicides, physiological processes affecting and affected by herbicides, mode of action.

AT728 Special Problem in Crop Research (1U)
Industrial Study in a selected area of crop science.

AT731 Soil Physics (2U)
Physical properties which influence soil productivity

AT732 Genesis, Morphology and Classification of Soils (2U)
Processes of Soil development and methods of survey and classification.

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AT733 Soil Chemistry (2U)

An introduction to the chemical properties and reactions that occur in the soil system. Fundamental principles of soil mineralogy and chemistry as they relate to environment problems, plant nutrient availability, and soil management.

AT734 Soil Microbiology (2U)
Fundamental Principles of Soil Microbiology and how they relate microbial ecology, environmental contamination, agriculture, and forestry.

AT735 Soil Fertility and Fertilizers (2U)
Physical, Chemical and biological aspects of soils which impacts fertilizer fate, uptake and plant growth.

AT736 Advanced Soil Genesis and Classification(2U)
Evaluation of the Science of Pedology, the philosophy and implementation of soil classification, and the formation of soils in different environment.

AT737 Research in Soil Science(2U)
Library, Laboratory and green house investigation of selected problems.

AT738 Forest and Range Soils (2U)
Classification and Management of Forest and Range Soils. The course primarily examines soil properties, such as nutrient availability and water relations which influence plant growth.

AT741 Principles of Agricultural Marketing(2U)
Agricultural Marketing Agencies and their functions costs, margisis, structure, cooperation government Programmes, promotion and research.

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AT743 Agricultural Extension Procedures (2U)
Extension Objectives staff responsibilities in relation to organization of extension work. Responsibilities of government. Development government educational Programme for youth and adults in agriculture. Extension teaching procedures and methods.

AT745 Agribusiness Management(2U)
Application of economics, financial, managerial and quantitative analysis to the agribusiness sector.

AG747 Agricultural Finance (2U)
Principles of Financial Management, compounding and discounting; leverage and capital budgeting and alternatives in resources control.

FACILITIES

Facilities amongst others include:
1. Departmental Mock-up Laboratories
2. University Farms
3. Laboratories in School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology

CONTACT

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FUTY has a farm, a veterinary clinic and has made tremendous contributions not only in manpower development but also in her research findings in the  Ndama cattle species