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Academic programme

Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)

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Admissions

Entry requirements

Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.

  1. At least five (5) subjects at the CSEC General Proficiency (grades 1 or 11, (or 111 from 1998) or five (5) subjects at IGCSE/GCE 'O' level examinations, and must include English Language and Mathematics and passes in any two of the following subjects: Agriculture Science (either Double or Single Awards), either Biology or Human & Social Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Physics and Food & Nutrition.
  2. The Diploma in Agriculture from the Guyana School of Agriculture or its equivalent.
  3. A Trained Teacher's Certificate with a specialization in Science and a minimum of 3 subjects at CSEC or equivalent inclusive of Mathematics and a Science subject.
  4. The Associate of Science from the University of Guyana or its equivalent.
  5. Persons of mature age (a minimum of 21 years in the calendar year of entry to the University) who do not meet the minimum requirements but who can satisfy the University with evidence of recent academic achievement and relevant experience and a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
  6. Experience in Marketing Management
  7. IDCE’s Marketing.
  8. Three (3) subjects CXC including English Language and Mathematics (Before 1998 – Grades I - III, from 1998 – Grades I – IV are acceptable).
  9. Mature persons who are Church, Youth, and Community leaders.
  10. Three (3) subjects at CSEC, Grades I - IV which must include English Language and Business Subject.

Programme structure

Courses by year and semester

Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.

First Year

Semester 1

7 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Slot for Chinese courses
MTH1101 Algebra 4 -
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I 1 —
UGC1101 Computer Literacy I 4 This course replaces UGC1100 with effect from academic year 2016/2017
AGR1101 Crop Botany 4 -
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry 3 -
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English 4 -

Semester 2

5 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Slot for Chinese courses
AGR1201 Agricultural Zoology 4 -
PHY1200 Foundation Physics 3 -
CHM1204 General Chemistry II 4 -
ENG1203 Technical Communication 4 -
Second Year

Semester 1

6 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
MST1101 Basic Statistics 4 -
ZZZ2102 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose from either AGR 2102 or AQU 2102 after consultation with your Head of Department.
ZZZ2101 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose from either CST 1102 or AST 1102.
MST1102 Introduction to Statistics 4 This course replaces MST1101 which is no longer being offered with effect from academic year 2018/2019.
ECN1100 Introductory Micro-Economics 4 —
AGR2103 Principles of Livestock Production 4 -

Semester 2

5 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AGR2101 Agricultural Biochemistry 4 -
AGR2201 Agricultural Microbiology 4 -
AGR2202 Fundamentals of Genetics and Cytogenetics 4 -
AGR2203 Fundamentals of Soil Science 4 -
AGR2204 Statistical Methods & Experimental Designs 4 This is an additional course, which is not required for the completion of this programme.
Third Year

Semester 1

6 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AGR3102 Agricultural Entomology 4 -
WWW3102 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Select any 3- or 4-credit course from across the University, except from the Department of Agriculture and similar courses done within the programme.
ZZZ3101 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose a 3000 -level course according to your option after consultation with your Head of Department.
ZZZ3102 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose from either AGR 3101 or AQU 3101 after consultation with your Head of Department.
FOR3206 GIS and Remote Sensing Applications 4 This course replaces FOR 3201 which is no longer being offered.
AGR3104 Rural Sociology & Extension Education 4 -

Semester 2

6 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AAA3209 Additional (1 credit) 1 This is an additional one credit course slot to be used in consultation with your Head of Department.
AAA3201 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use for any additional course.
AGR3205 Agribusiness Management 4 -
ZZZ3201 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose a 3000 -level course according to your option after consultation with your Head of Department.
AGR3204 Experimental Design and Research Methods in Biological Sciences. 4 -
FOR3201 Remote Sensing & GIS for Forestry 4 -
Fourth Year

Semester 1

4 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AGR4102 Agricultural Policies and Laws 4 -
ZZZ4102 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose a course from the appropriate list for the Selected Major after consultation with your Head of Department. Agronomy major:CSC 4101, CSC 4102, CSC 4105, SSC 4101, SSC 4104, CSC 4202, CSC4205, SSC 4102, CSC 4201. Animal Production major: ASC3201, ASC 3202, ASC 4101, ASC 4106, SSC 4104/GEO3107, ASC3204, ASC4201, ASC4202, ASC4206. Fishery & Aqua major: AQU3102, AQU4101, ENV3202, ENV3104, SSC 4101, BIO3203, BIO 4104, BIO 4202, AQU 4201, AQU4202, CSC 4202, ENV 3203. General Agric. Of the five courses one each must be from ASC, CSC, and SSC courses. General Agric Major can also choose from: SSC 4103, ENV 4101, SSC 4104/GEO3107, SSC 4201, SSC 4203, ECN 3102.
ZZZ4101 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose a course from the appropriate list for the Selected Major after consultation with your Head of Department. Agronomy major:CSC 4101, CSC 4102, CSC 4105, SSC 4101, SSC 4104, CSC 4202, CSC4205, SSC 4102, CSC 4201. Animal Production major: ASC3201, ASC 3202, ASC 4101, ASC 4106, SSC 4104/GEO3107, ASC3204, ASC4201, ASC4202, ASC4206. Fishery & Aqua major: AQU3102, AQU4101, ENV3202, ENV3104, SSC 4101, BIO3203, BIO 4104, BIO 4202, AQU 4201, AQU4202, CSC 4202, ENV 3203. General Agric. Of the five courses one each must be from ASC, CSC, and SSC courses. General Agric Major can also choose from: SSC 4103, ENV 4101, SSC 4104/GEO3107, SSC 4201, SSC 4203, ECN 3102.
ZZZ4103 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose a course from the appropriate list for the Selected Major after consultation with your Head of Department. Agronomy major:CSC 4101, CSC 4102, CSC 4105, SSC 4101, SSC 4104, CSC 4202, CSC4205, SSC 4102, CSC 4201. Animal Production major: ASC3201, ASC 3202, ASC 4101, ASC 4106, SSC 4104/GEO3107, ASC3204, ASC4201, ASC4202, ASC4206. Fishery & Aqua major: AQU3102, AQU4101, ENV3202, ENV3104, SSC 4101, BIO3203, BIO 4104, BIO 4202, AQU 4201, AQU4202, CSC 4202, ENV 3203. General Agric. Of the five courses one each must be from ASC, CSC, and SSC courses. General Agric Major can also choose from: SSC 4103, ENV 4101, SSC 4104/GEO3107, SSC 4201, SSC 4203, ECN 3102.

Semester 2

3 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
MKT4200 Agricultural Marketing 4 -
ZZZ4201 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose a course from the appropriate list for the Selected Major after consultation with your Head of Department. Agronomy major:CSC 4101, CSC 4102, CSC 4105, SSC 4101, SSC 4104, CSC 4202, CSC4205, SSC 4102, CSC 4201. Animal Production major: ASC3201, ASC 3202, ASC 4101, ASC 4106, SSC 4104/GEO3107, ASC3204, ASC4201, ASC4202, ASC4206. Fishery & Aqua major: AQU3102, AQU4101, ENV3202, ENV3104, SSC 4101, BIO3203, BIO 4104, BIO 4202, AQU 4201, AQU4202, CSC 4202, ENV 3203. General Agric. Of the five courses one each must be from ASC, CSC, and SSC courses. General Agric Major can also choose from: SSC 4103, ENV 4101, SSC 4104/GEO3107, SSC 4201, SSC 4203, ECN 3102.
ZZZ4202 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose a course from the appropriate list for the Selected Major after consultation with your Head of Department. Agronomy major:CSC 4101, CSC 4102, CSC 4105, SSC 4101, SSC 4104, CSC 4202, CSC4205, SSC 4102, CSC 4201. Animal Production major: ASC3201, ASC 3202, ASC 4101, ASC 4106, SSC 4104/GEO3107, ASC3204, ASC4201, ASC4202, ASC4206. Fishery & Aqua major: AQU3102, AQU4101, ENV3202, ENV3104, SSC 4101, BIO3203, BIO 4104, BIO 4202, AQU 4201, AQU4202, CSC 4202, ENV 3203. General Agric. Of the five courses one each must be from ASC, CSC, and SSC courses. General Agric Major can also choose from: SSC 4103, ENV 4101, SSC 4104/GEO3107, SSC 4201, SSC 4203, ECN 3102.

Annual Attachment

1 course
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AGR4100 Project 6 -