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Undergraduate

Bachelor of Technology Honours in Agricultural Technology

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Overview

A modern degree program designed to develop graduates with expertise in sustainable agriculture, smart farming systems, precision agriculture, agribusiness, and emerging agricultural technologies.

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Curriculum

Semester 1

6 modules 14 credits
  • SMA0301 Pre Calculus Core
  • SBI0202 General Biology Core
  • ICO1301 Programming Fundamentals with Python Core
  • TAT1201 Introduction to Agricultural Technology Core
  • TAT1202 Animal Science Core
  • TAT1203 Workshop Practices Core

Semester 2

7 modules 16 credits
  • SPH0301 General Physics Core
  • SMA0302 Introductory Calculus Core
  • SCH0202 General Chemistry Core
  • TAT1204 Plant Science Core
  • TAT1205 Soil Science Core
  • TAT1206 General Microbiology Core
  • TAT1207 Basic electronic Technology Core

Semester 1

6 modules 13 credits
  • TAT2201 Genetic and Breeding Technology Core
  • TAT2302 Plantation Crop Production Technology Core
  • TAT2203 Horticulture Crop Production Technology Core
  • TAT2204 Sustainable and Green Technology Core
  • TAT2205 Agricultural Biotechnology Core
  • TAT2206 Sensor and Sensor Network Core

Semester 2

7 modules 17 credits
  • TAT2407 Field Crop Production Technology Core
  • TAT2208 Irrigation and Water Management Technology Core
  • TAT2209 Soil Management Core
  • TAT2210 Pest and Disease Technology Core
  • TAT2311 Management Principles Core
  • TAT2212 Crop Production Systems Core
  • TAT2213 Robotics and Automation Core

Semester 1

13 modules 30 credits
  • TAT3301 Agricultural Machinery and Power Management Core
  • TAT3302 Post-harvest and Food Processing Technology Core
  • TAT3303 Remote Sensing & GIS Core
  • SMA2306 Probability and Statistics Core
  • TAT3204 Visualization Methods Core
  • TAT3205 Introduction to Animal Science and Technology Optional
  • TAT3206 Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology Optional
  • TAT3207 Introduction to Crop Production Technology Optional
  • TAT3208 Tissue Culture Technology Optional
  • TAT3209 Introduction to Agriculture Engineering Technology Optional
  • TAT3210 Integrated Water Resources Management Optional
  • TAT3210 Introduction to Food Science and Technology Optional
  • TAT3212 Biochemistry and Human Nutrition Optional

Semester 2

13 modules 29 credits
  • TAT3313 Crop Modelling and Simulation Core
  • TAT3314 Livestock Production Science Core
  • TAT3215 Controlled Environment Agriculture Core
  • TAT3216 Nanotechnology Core
  • TAT3217 Research Methods and Scientific Writing Core
  • TAT3218 Dairy cattle farming and management Optional
  • TAT3219 Meat and egg production technology Optional
  • TAT3220 Technological trends in crop production Optional
  • TAT3221 Advanced horticultural crop production technology Optional
  • TAT3222 Waste Management Technology Optional
  • TAT3223 Renewable Energy Systems Optional
  • TAT3224 Food Process Engineering Optional
  • TAT3225 Food Process Technology Optional

Semester 1

15 modules 30 credits
  • TAT4201 Project Management and Technopreneurship Core
  • TAT4102 Ethics in Agriculture Technology Core
  • TAT4203 Agri Business Management Core
  • TAT4204 Biometry Core
  • TAT4205 Agricultural Extension Core
  • TAT4306 Precision Agriculture Core
  • TAT4207 Occupational Health and Safety Core
  • TAT4208 Pasture Production Optional
  • TAT4209 Ornamental Fish Breeding and Production Optional
  • TAT4210 Land Scape Technology Optional
  • TAT4211 Argo Forestry Optional
  • TAT4212 Agricultural Structures and Climate Control Optional
  • TAT4213 Hydrology and Hydrogeology Optional
  • TAT4214 Food Safety and Quality Management Optional
  • TAT4215 Food Packaging Optional

Semester 2

3 modules 13 credits
  • TAT4616 Industrial Training Core
  • TAT4117 Seminar Core
  • TAT4618 Research Project Core
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Entry Requirements

  • Three (3) Simple Passes (‘S’) or above at the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination
  • Including relevant subjects from:
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
    • Agriculture
    • Biosystems Technology
    • Science for Technology
    • Agro Technology
    • Food Technology
    • Higher Mathematics / Combined Mathematics
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Career Pathways

  • Agricultural Technologists
  • Research Officers
  • Farm Managers
  • Plantation Executives
  • Agribusiness Managers
  • Agricultural Entrepreneurs
  • Sustainability Consultants
  • Smart Farming Specialists
  • Agricultural Extension Officers