Programme Objectives:

On successful completion of the programme, students will be knowledgeable about the following:
1.    Production systems, productivity and propagation techniques;
2.    The influence of soil and climate on plant growth, production systems, and pest and disease development;
3.    The significance of weeds, diseases and pests in plant production systems;
4.    Management of weeds, diseases and pests;
techniques for evaluating the significance of various factors affecting plant production and productivity;
5.    Factors to be considered for harvesting, storage and transport of produce.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in the biological or agricultural sciences.

Duration of programme:

Two years part-time