FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
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Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc), Regulations for 1 and 2 University Examinations
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Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc), 1 st University Examination
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Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc), 2 University Examination
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Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc), Regulations for 3 and 4 University Examinations
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Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc), 3 rd University Examination
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Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc), 4 University Examination
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BSc (Rural Development) Level One: First University Examination
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BSc (Rural Development) Level Two: Second University Examination
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BSc (Rural Development) Level Three: Third University Examination
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Certificate in Food Safety and Handling
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Certificate in Humanitarian Assistance
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Undergraduate Diploma in Rural Development
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Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment Management
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Certificate in Food Safety (Postgraduate)
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Higher Diploma in Agriculture (Forestry) (HDipAgr)
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Higher Diploma in Rural Development (Strategies for Household Viability)
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Higher Diploma in Rural Environmental Conservation and Management
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Master of Agricultural Science/Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree Examination
(MAgrSc/MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)
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Master of Agricultural Science/Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree in Forestry
(MAgrSc/MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)
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Master of Agricultural Science/Master of Science (Agriculture), Degree in Rural
Development (MAgrSc/MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)/Higher Diploma in Rural Development (HDipRD)
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Master of Agricultural Science/Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree in
Rural Development (Strategies for Household Viability) (MAgrSc/MSc(Agr) (Mode II))
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Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree in Engineering Technology
(MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)/Higher Diploma In Engineering Technology
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Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree in Environmental Resource Management (MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)
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Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree in Food Science (MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)
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Master of Science (Agriculture) in Humanitarian Assistance MSc(Agr)/Higher Diploma
In Rural Development (Humanitarian Assistance) (HDipRD) (Mode II)
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Master of Science (Agriculture) in Plant Production (MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)
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Master of Agricultural Science/Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree in Rural
Environmental Conservation and Management (MAgrSc/MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)
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BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE (BAgrSc)
Regulations for First and Second University Examinations in Agricultural Science
i. Timing of Examinations
The First and Second University Examinations shall consist of a number of Parts, some of which may be held during the
normal academic year. The supplemental examination for all Parts shall be held in the Autumn.
ii. Distribution of Marks
For subjects with Written and "Other" forms of examination up to 40% of the marks may be allocated to the "Other" forms
of examination which may consist of Practicals, Orals, Continuous Assessment, Years Work etc. In certain specialised
subjects all the marks may be allocated for Projects, Assignments etc.
iii. Pass Standard
(a)
For a pass 40% will be required in each subject, compensation to be allowed.
(b)
In subjects containing "Written" and "Other" forms of examination, candidates may be rejected or debarred from
passing by compensation on the grounds of extreme weakness (less than 30 per cent) in either the "Written" or the
"Other" forms of the examination, in which case a pass mark will not be granted in the subject.
(c)
Where an overall pass mark has been obtained in a "composite" subject containing two or more designated
sections, identified in Marks and Standards regulations, a candidate may be rejected, or debarred from passing by
compensation on the grounds of extreme weakness (less than 30 per cent) in one or more of the designated
sections, in which case a pass mark will not be granted in the "composite" subject. The candidate may, however,
carry forward to repeat examinations the marks for those designated sections in which a satisfactory mark has been
achieved.
(d)
When either of the extreme weakness clauses above are invoked for a candidate, the examiners will not return a
mark for that candidate to the Examination Office but will enter IR (Inadequate Result) on the "white" Sheet for
the subject. (The department responsible for the subject will assume responsibility for communicating the details
of the candidate's results to the student concerned).
iv.
Honours Standard
Honours shall be awarded on the basis of the aggregate marks for the examination as a whole as follows:
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours: 60%
Honours will only be awarded to candidates who pass the examination in toto at the first attempt. (Exemption from this
regulation may be granted to individual candidates in exceptional circumstances).
v.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Compensation
Compensation between subjects shall be permitted provided
(i) the candidates marks do not fall below 30% in any individual subject and
(ii) the candidate has obtained an overall average mark of at least 44% in the examination as a whole.
In repeat examinations in which a candidate has previously been awarded exemptions, compensation between
subjects will also be permitted provided:
(i) the candidate’s marks do not fall below 30% in any individual subject; and
(ii) the candidate has obtained an overall average mark of at least 44% in all outstanding subjects.
A candidate who has been assigned an IR mark for a subject will be permitted to compensate between all
remaining subjects provided:
(i) the candidate’s marks do not fall below 30% in any of the remaining subjects; and
(ii) the candidate has obtained an overall average mark of at least 44% in the examination in the remaining
subjects.
(Forty-four per cent shall be interpreted literally and will not be subject to interpretations such as "within the
percentage").
vi.
Exemption
A candidate who obtains at least 40% in individual subjects will be awarded exemption from further examination in those
subjects. This regulation shall apply in all examinations, including repeat examinations for which exemption in individual
subjects has already been granted.
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vii. Carrying Forward Marks
Where some or all of the marks for subjects are allocated for a form of examination other than "Written", a candidate who
does not pass the subject(s) or who is not granted exemption in the subject(s), may carry forward the appropriate marks to
repeat examinations in these subject(s).
Where a subject containing two or more designated sections has not been passed as a whole, marks may be carried forward
to repeat examinations for the section(s) in which a satisfactory mark has been achieved. This shall only apply to subjects
in which the sections are designated in Marks and Standards.
AGBDF0001 FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Credits Marks
AERD 1001 Agricultural Economics I
6
150
BIOL 1002 Biology
10
250
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
12
300
COMP 1602 Introduction to Computing
6
150
CPSC 1001 Agricultural Science
6
150
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
10
250
MATH 1800 Mathematics
10
250
60
1,500
SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
AGBDF0003
I. Animal and Crop Production
AERD 2001 Agribusiness
AESC 2001 Agricultural and Environmental Biology
AESC 2002 Agricultural Zoology
ANSC 2001 Genetics I
ANSC 2004 Animal Husbandry I
CPSC 2001 Crop Husbandry I
CPSC 2002 Statistics
ENGT 2011 Principles of Engineering I and II
(i) Principles of Engineering I (2)
(ii) Principles of Engineering II (2)
FDSC 2007 Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2008 Agricultural Chemistry II
GEOL 2601 Geology
INDM 2005 Agricultural Microbiology
SLSC 2003 Soil Science
AGBDF0004
II. Animal Science
AERD 2001 Agribusiness
AESC 2001 Agricultural and Environmental Biology
AESC 2003 Animal Parasitology
ANSC 2002 Genetics I and II
(i) Genetics I (2)
(ii) Genetics II (2)
ANSC 2004 Animal Husbandry I
CPSC 2002 Statistics
CPSC 2003 Crop Husbandry II
ENGT 2011 Principles of Engineering I and II
(i) Principles of Engineering I (2)
(ii) Principles of Engineering II (2)
FDSC 2007 Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2008 Agricultural Chemistry II
INDM 2005 Agricultural Microbiology
SLSC 2002 Soil Science I
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
4
100
2
50
2
50
4
100
6
150
4
100
4
6
3
6
5
60
100
150
75
150
125
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
2
50
4
100
2
6
6
4
50
150
150
100
4
6
6
6
60
100
150
150
150
1,500
5
AGBDF0005
III. Agribusiness and Rural Development
AERD 2001 Agribusiness
AERD 2002 Agricultural Economics II
AERD 2003 Communications
AESC 2001 Agricultural and Environmental Biology
AESC 2002 Agricultural Zoology
CPSC 2002 Statistics
CPSC 2003 Crop Husbandry II
FDSC 2007 Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2009 Agricultural Chemistry III
INDM 2005 Agricultural Microbiology
SLSC 2002 Soil Science I
AGBDF0006
IV. Agricultural and Environmental Science
AESC 2007 Applied Plant Biology
CPSC 2004 Agricultural Climatology & Meteorology
AESC 2004 Plant Physiology
AESC 2005 Impact of Man on the Environment
AESC 2006 Applied Zoology I
ANSC 2001 Genetics I
CPSC 2002 Statistics
CPSC 2003 Crop Husbandry II
ENGT 2007 Surveying
FDSC 2007 Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2008 Agricultural Chemistry II
INDM 2005 Agricultural Microbiology
GEOL 2601 Geology
SLSC 2003 Soil Science
AGBDF0007
V. Food Science
AERD 2001 Agribusiness
AESC 2001 Agricultural and Environmental Biology
CPSC 2002 Statistics
CPSC 2003 Crop Husbandry II
ENGT 2003 Principles of Engineering II
FDSC 2007 Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2008 Agricultural Chemistry II
FDSC 2004 Food Science I: Food Physics
FDSC 2005 Food Science II: Basic Analysis
INDM 2005 Agricultural Microbiology
LANG 2007 European Language
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Credits Marks
6
150
6
150
6
150
8
200
4
100
6
150
6
150
4
100
2
50
6
150
6
150
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
2
50
4
100
4
100
4
100
2
50
6
150
6
150
2
50
4
100
6
150
6
150
3
75
5
125
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
6
150
6
150
2
50
4
100
6
150
4
100
8
200
6
150
4
100
60
1,500
AGBDF0008
VI. Engineering Technology
AERD 2001 Agribusiness
AESC 2001 Agricultural and Environmental Biology
CPSC 2002 Statistics
CPSC 2003 Crop Husbandry II
ENGT 2013 Principles of Engineering I, II & III
(i) Principles of Engineering I (2)
(ii) Principles of Engineering II (2)
(iii) Principles of Engineering III (2)
ENGT 2015 Food Science and Technology
ENGT 2009 Literature Research Project
ENGT 2007 Surveying
ENGT 2014 Computer & Manufacturing Technology
INDM 2005 Agricultural Microbiology
SLSC 2002 Soil Science I
AGBDF0012
VII. Horticultural Science
AERD 2001 Agribusiness
AESC 2001 Agricultural and Environmental Biology
AESC 2004 Plant Physiology
ANSC 2001 Genetics I
CPSC 2002 Statistics
ENGT 2010 Principles of Engineering I
FDSC 2007 Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2008 Agricultural Chemistry II
HORT 2006 Fundamentals of Horticulture
INDM 2005 Agricultural Microbiology
SLSC 2002 Soil Science I
AGBDF0010
VIII. Landscape Horticulture
AERD 2001 Agribusiness
AESC 2001 Agricultural and Environmental Biology
AESC 2004 Plant Physiology
CPSC 2002 Statistics
ENGT 2012 Engineering and Surveying
(i) Principles of Engineering III (2)
(ii) Surveying (2)
HORT 2007 Landscape Design Studio I
HORT 2008 Landscape Design Theory I
HORT 2006 Fundamentals of Horticulture
SLSC 2002 Soil Science I
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
6
150
6
150
6
150
6
2
2
6
6
6
60
150
50
50
150
150
150
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
4
100
2
50
6
150
2
50
4
100
6
150
10
250
6
150
6
150
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
4
100
6
150
4
100
8
8
10
6
60
200
200
250
150
1,500
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AGBDF0011
IX. Forestry
AERD 2001
AESC 2001
AESC 2004
ENGT 2012
FDSC
FOR
FOR
FOR
INDM
SLSC
2006
2001
2004
2005
2005
2002
Agribusiness
Agricultural and Environmental Biology
Plant Physiology
Engineering and Surveying
(i) Principles of Engineering III (2)
(ii) Surveying (2)
Agricultural Chemistry IV
Forest Mensuration and Biometrics
Fundamentals of Forestry
Silviculture I
Agricultural Microbiology
Soil Science I
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
4
100
4
100
4
8
8
6
6
6
60
100
200
200
150
150
150
1,500
Regulations for Third and Fourth University Examination in Agricultural Science
i.
Timing of Examinations
The Third and Fourth University Examination in Agricultural Science may consist of a number of Parts, the timing
of which will be arranged to suit the individual degree programmes. The supplemental examination for all
academic subjects shall be held in the Autumn. The examination for Professional Work Experience will also be
held in the Autumn.
ii.
Professional Work Experience
Professional Work Experience will be examined separately from the other subjects and the results will not be used
in connection with eligibility for honours, compensation or exemption in the Third or Fourth University
Examinations. Professional Work Experience will be graded on the basis of:
(a) less than 40% - Fail
(b) 40 to 54% - Pass
(c) 55 to 69% - Credit
(d) 70% and over - Distinction.
Students must pass Professional Work Experience before they commence the Fourth Year programme of study.
iii.
Distribution of Marks
For subjects with "Written" and "Other" forms of examination, up to 40% of the marks may be allocated to the
"Other" forms of examination which may consist of Practicals, Orals, Continuous Assessment, Years Work etc. In
certain specialised subjects all the marks may be allocated for Projects, Assignments etc.
iv.
Pass Standard
(a) For a pass 40% will be required in each subject, compensation to be allowed.
(b) In subjects containing "Written" and "Other" forms of examination, candidates may be rejected or debarred
from passing by compensation on the grounds of extreme weakness (less than 30 per cent) in either the "Written"
or the "Other" forms of the examination, in which case a pass mark will not be granted in the subject.
(c) Where an overall pass mark has been obtained in a "composite" subject containing two or more designated
sections, identified in Marks and Standards regulations, a candidate may be rejected, or debarred from passing by
compensation on the grounds of extreme weakness (less than 30 per cent) in one or more of the designated
sections, in which case a pass mark will not be granted in the "composite" subject. The candidate may, however,
carry forward to repeat examinations the marks for those designated sections in which a satisfactory mark has been
achieved.
(d) When either of the extreme weakness clauses above are invoked for a candidate, the examiners will not return
a mark for that candidate to the Examination Office but will enter IR (Inadequate Result) on the "White Sheet" for
the subject. (The department responsible for the subject will assume responsibility for communicating the details
of the candidate's results to the student concerned).
v(a)
Honours - Third University Examination
Honours shall be awarded on the basis of the aggregate marks for the examination as a whole as follows:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I
62%
Second Class Honours, Grade II
55%
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Honours will normally only be awarded to candidates who pass the examination in to at the first attempt.
(Exemption from this regulation may be granted to individual candidates in exceptional circumstances.)
(See also Clause ix, Electives below).
(b)
Honours - BAgrSc Degree Examination
Honours in the BAgrSc Degree shall be awarded on the basis of the combined aggregate marks of the Third and
Fourth University Examinations as follows:
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours, Grade I
Second Class Honours, Grade II
70%
62%
55%
Honours will normally only be awarded to candidates who pass the Third and Fourth University Examinations in
toto at the first attempt. (Exemption from this regulation may be granted to individual candidates in exceptional
circumstances.)
(See also Clause ix, Electives below).
vi.
Compensation
(a) Compensation between subjects shall be permitted provided:
(i) the candidates marks do not fall below 30% in any individual subject; and
(ii) the candidate has obtained an overall average mark of at least 44% in the examination as a whole.
(b) In repeat examinations in which a candidate has previously been awarded exemptions, compensation between
subjects will also be permitted provided:
(i) the candidate’s marks do not fall below 30% in any individual subject; and
(ii) the candidate has obtained an overall average mark of at least 44% in all outstanding subjects.
(c) That a candidate who has been assigned an IR mark for a subject be permitted to compensate between all
remaining subjects provided:
(i) the candidate’s marks do not fall below 30% in any of the remaining subjects; and
(ii) the candidate has obtained an overall average mark of at least 44% in the remaining subject.
(Forty-four per cent shall be interpreted literally and will not be subject to interpretations such as "within the
percentage").
vii.
Exemption
A candidate who obtains at least 40% in individual subjects will be awarded exemption from further examination
in those subjects. This regulation shall apply in all examinations, including repeat examinations for which
exemption in individual subjects has already been granted.
viii.
Carrying Marks Forward
Where some or all of the marks for subjects are allocated for a form of examination other than a Written
examination, a candidate who does not pass the subject(s) or who is not granted exemption in the subject(s) may
carry forward the appropriate marks to repeat examinations in these subjects.
Where a subject containing two or more designated sections has not been passed as a whole, marks may be carried
forward to repeat examinations for the section(s) in which a satisfactory mark has been achieved. This shall only
apply to subjects in which the sections are designated in Marks and Standards.
ix.
Electives
Electives will be treated as a single subject in each examination but may consist of a number of individual elective
courses. Candidates may be debarred from passing Electives or from obtaining compensation in the examination
on the grounds of extreme weakness (less than 30%) in individual elective courses. Where a candidate has failed
Electives as a whole but has obtained satisfactory marks in individual elective courses, these marks may be carried
forward to repeat examinations. Individual Elective courses are awarded marks on the basis of 25 marks per credit.
x.
Bilateral/Overseas Exchanges
Candidates may omit one or more subjects in the Third and/or Fourth University Examinations in Agriculture and
replace it by approved subjects/courses taken for credit and completed satisfactorily at other universities. This
procedure is conditional on the prior agreement and approval by the relevant Head of Department/the relevant
Professor and the Faculty of Agriculture. An upper limit of 30 credits will be allowed and the subjects taken in
other universities will be taken into account in the awarding of Honours.
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THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
AGBDF0003
I. Animal and Crop Production
AESC 3010 Crop Protection
ANSC 3011 Animal Husbandry III
ANSC 3002 Animal Nutrition I
CPSC 3201 Professional Work Experience
ANSC 3012 Fundamentals of Biotechnology
SLSC 3001 Soil Science II
AGBDF0004
II. Animal Science
ANSC 3002 Animal Nutrition I
ANSC 3003 Animal Nutrition II
ANSC 3004 Animal Breeding/Genetics
ANSC 3005 Animal Physiology
ANSC 3006 Anatomical Structure and Function
ANSC 3007 Experimental Design and Data Analysis
ANSC 3008 Animal Production Enterprises
ANSC 3010 Computer Techniques
ANSC 3201 Professional Work Experience
ANSC 3012 Fundamentals of Biotechnology
INDM 3010 Food Microbiology I
AGBDF0005
III. Agribusiness and Rural Development
AERD 3001 Business Law
AERD 3012 Computer Analysis
AERD 3003 Co-operatives
AERD 3013 Farm Business Management I
AERD 3006 Financial Planning and Control
AERD 3007 Operations and Personnel Management
AERD 3008 Quantitative Methods
AERD 3009 Rural Development
AERD 3200 Professional Work Experience
AERD 3300 Electives
ANSC 3009 Animal Husbandry II
AGBDF0006
IV. Agricultural and Environmental Science
AESC 3013 Literature Review Project
AESC 3012 Diversity in the Rural Landscape
AESC 3011 Applied Zoology II
AESC 3004 Plant Pathology
AESC 3007 Agrichemicals and Plants
AESC 3201 Professional Work Experience
ANSC 3012 Fundamentals of Biotechnology
ANSC 3009 Animal Husbandry II
FOR
4005 Experimental Design
SLSC 3001 Soil Science II
10
Credits Marks
8
200
8
200
6
150
30
2
50
6
150
60
750
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
8
200
8
200
4
100
6
150
4
100
2
50
12
2
50
4
100
60
1,200
Credits Marks
2
50
6
150
2
50
6
150
4
100
4
100
4
100
6
150
14
4
100
8
200
60
1,150
Credits Marks
2
50
8
200
8
200
6
150
4
100
12
2
50
8
200
4
100
6
150
60
1,200
AGBDF0007
V. Food Science
ENGT 3004 Food Engineering Principles
FDSC 3001 Food Analysis
FDSC 3002 Biochemistry I and II
(i) Biochemistry I (4)
(ii) Biochemistry II (6)
FDSC 3003 Food Chemistry
FDSC 3005 Nutrition I
FDSC 3200 Professional Work Experience
FOR
4005 Experimental Design
FOR
3005 Computer Applications
INDM 3009 Food Microbiology II
AGBDF0008
VI. Engineering Technology
ENGT 3008 Computer Information Systems and Programming
AERD 3006 Financial Planning and Control
ANSC 3009 Animal Husbandry II
ENGT 3001 Food Engineering Principles
ENGT 3002 Power and Machinery I
ENGT 3003 Structural and Soil Engineering
ENGT 3050 Major Project I
ENGT 3300 Electives
FOR
3010 Remote Sensing and GIS
AGBDF0012
VII. Horticultural Science
AESC 3005 Plant Protection I
HORT 3001 Landscape and Turfgrass Management I
HORT 3002 Landscape Design Theory
HORT 3003 Nursery/Garden Centre Management I
HORT 3004 Plant Materials
HORT 3005 Pomology I
HORT 3006 Protected Horticulture I
HORT 3007 Vegetable Crops I
HORT 3200 Professional Work Experience
SLSC 3002 Soil Science III
AGBDF0010
VIII. Landscape Horticulture
ENGT 3006 Landscape Construction
ERM 3004 Landscape Ecology
ERM 3005 Landscape Interpretation
HORT 3011 Landscape Design Theory II and Professional Practice and Planning Law I
HORT 3004 Plant Materials
HORT 3010 Urban Horticulture and Landscape and Turfgrass Management I
HORT 3012 Landscape Design Studio II
HORT 3202 Professional Work Experience
SLSC 3003 Soil Science IV
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
10
250
8
4
8
4
4
6
60
200
100
100
100
150
1,300
Credits Marks
8
200
4
100
8
200
8
200
8
200
8
200
8
200
4
100
4
100
60
1,500
Credits Marks
12
300
4
100
4
100
4
100
6
150
4
100
4
100
2
50
14
6
150
60
1,150
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
4
100
6
150
6
150
6
150
12
300
12
4
100
60
1,200
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AGBDF0011
IX. Forestry
AERD 3010
AESC 3006
FOR
3002
FOR
3011
FOR
3005
FOR
3006
FOR
3008
FOR
3009
FOR
3100
FOR
3201
FOR
3010
Communications III
Forest Protection
Forest Harvesting
Forest Inventory and Biometrics
Computer Applications
Forest Management
Silviculture II
Wood Science
Electives
Professional Work Experience
Remote Sensing and GIS
Credits Marks
4
100
6
150
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
8
200
4
100
6
150
12
4
100
60
1,200
AGBDF0003
X. Animal and Crop Production WIT Transfer
Third Year
- As for the degree programme in Animal and Crop Production
AGBDF0004
XI. Animal Science WIT Transfer
Third Year
- As for the degree programme in Animal Science
AGBDF0015
XII. Agribusiness and Rural Development WIT Transfer
AERD 3001 Business Law
AERD 3006 Financial Planning and Control
AERD 3007 Operations and Personnel Management
AERD 3008 Quantitative Methods
AERD 3009 Rural Development
AERD 3012 Computer Analysis
AERD 3013 Farm Business Management I
AERD 3200 Professional Work Experience
ANSC 3009 Animal Husbandry II
AERD 2002 Agricultural Economics II
AGBDF0017
XIII. Agricultural and Environmental Science WIT Transfer
AESC 3004 Plant Pathology
AESC 3007 Agrichemicals and Plants
AESC 3011 Applied Zoology II
AESC 3012 Diversity in the Rural Landscape
AESC 3013 Literature Review Project
AESC 3201 Professional Work Experience
ANSC 3012 Fundamentals of Biotechnology
ERM 3006 Earth Science
FOR
4005 Experimental Design
SLSC 3001 Soil Science II
12
Credits Marks
2
50
4
100
4
100
4
100
6
150
6
150
6
150
14
8
200
6
150
60
1,150
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
8
200
8
200
2
50
12
2
50
8
200
4
100
6
150
60
1,200
AGBDF0016
XIV. Engineering Technology ITT Transfer
AFEN 3004 Process Engineering Principles
ANSC 3601 Crop Husbandry and Animal Husbandry
ENGT 2003 Principles of Engineering II
ENGT 3002 Power and Machinery I
ENGT 3003 Structural and Soil Engineering
ENGT 3008 Computer Information Systems and Programming
ENGT 3050 Major Project I
ENGT 3300 Electives
FOR
3010 Remote Sensing and GIS
FDSC 2007 Agricultural Chemistry I
Credits Marks
8
200
6
150
2
50
8
200
8
200
8
200
8
200
4
100
4
100
4
100
60
1,500
AGBDF0012
XV. Horticultural Science WIT Transfer
Third Year
- As for the degree programme in Horticultural Science
AGBDF0013
XVI. Forestry WIT Transfer
AERD 2001 Agribusiness
AESC 2004 Plant Physiology
AESC 3006 Forest Protection
FDSC 2006 Agricultural Chemistry IV
FOR
3006 Forest Management
FOR
3008 Silviculture II
FOR
3010 Remote Sensing and GIS
FOR
3011 Forest Inventory & Biometrics
FOR
3100 Electives
FOR
3202 Professional Work Experience
SLSC 2002 Soil Science I
AGBDF0014
XVII. Forestry GMIT Transfer
AERD 2001 Agribusiness
AESC 2004 Plant Physiology
AESC 3006 Forest Protection
FDSC 2006 Agricultural Chemistry IV
FOR
3006 Forest Management
FOR
3008 Silviculture II
FOR
3010 Remote Sensing and GIS
FOR
3011 Forest Inventory & Biometrics
FOR
3100 Electives
FOR
3202 Professional Work Experience
SLSC 2002 Soil Science I
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
6
150
4
100
4
100
8
200
4
100
4
100
6
150
8
6
150
60
1,300
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
6
150
4
100
4
100
8
200
4
100
4
100
6
150
8
6
150
60
1,300
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FOURTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
AGBDF0003
I. Animal and Crop Production
AERD 4001 Agricultural Policy I
AERD 4002 Communications I
AERD 4003 Farm Business
ANSC 4001 Animal Husbandry IV
CPSC 4001 Crop Husbandry III
CPSC 4100 Electives
AGBDF0004
II. Animal Science
AERD 4001 Agricultural Policy I
AERD 4002 Communications I
AERD 4003 Farm Business
ANSC 4001 Animal Husbandry IV
ANSC 4002 Animal Husbandry V
ANSC 4003 Animal Breeding II
ANSC 4400 Electives
ERM 4004 Environmental Issues in Agriculture
FDSC 4009 Fresh and Processed Meat Products I
AGBDF0005
III. Agribusiness and Rural Development
AERD 4004 Agricultural Marketing and Trade
AERD 4005 Agricultural Policy II
AERD 4006 Communications II
AERD 4007 Enterprise Development
AERD 4009 Food and Farm Input Marketing
AERD 4011 Research Methods/Project
AERD 4012 Taxation
AERD 4014 Farm Business Management II
AERD 4015 IT and E-Business
AERD 4050 Major Project
ECON 4101 National Economics
AERD 4400 Electives
AGBDF0006
IV. Agricultural and Environmental Science
ERM 4003 Environmental Impact Assessment
ERM 4005 Environmental Management
ERM 4006 Soil and Water Management
AESC 4051 Project
AESC 4400 Electives
Four of the following courses
AESC 4004 Wildlife Management
AESC 4005 Epidemiology and Zoonoses
AESC 4006 Pest Management
AESC 4008 Molecular Biology and the Environment
AESC 4007 Plant Disease management
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Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
6
150
16
400
14
350
14
350
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
6
150
16
400
4
100
6
150
10
250
4
100
4
100
60
1,500
Credits Marks
4
100
8
200
6
150
4
100
4
100
6
150
2
50
6
150
4
100
4
100
4
100
8
200
60
1,500
Credits Marks
4
100
8
200
8
200
12
300
12
300
4
4
4
4
4
60
100
100
100
100
100
1,500
AGBDF0007
V. Food Science
ENGT 4002 Food Manufacturing Systems
FDSC 4010 Fresh and Processed Meat Products II
FDSC 4011 Dairy Products
FDSC 4012 Cereal Chemistry and Brewing Science
FDSC 4013 Sensory Analysis
FDSC 4005 Food Process Technology
FDSC 4006 Marketing
FDSC 4007 Nutrition II
FDSC 4008 Food Ingredients
FDSC 4051 Project
AGBDF0008
VI. Engineering Technology
ENGT 4001 Buildings and Environment
ENGT 4002 Food Manufacturing Systems
ENGT 4003 Food Process Engineering
ENGT 4007 Power and Machinery II
ENGT 4006 Environmental Engineering
ENGT 4050 Major Project II (Including Professional Work Experience)
ENGT 4100 Electives
AGBDF0012
VII. Horticultural Science
AERD 4006 Communications II
AERD 4007 Enterprise Development
CPSC 4003 Crop Breeding
HORT 4003 Landscape and Turfgrass Management II
HORT 4004 Nursery/Garden Centre Management II
HORT 4005 Pomology II
HORT 4006 Protected Horticulture II
HORT 4007 Vegetable Crops II
HORT 4050 Research Project
HORT 4400 Electives
AGBDF0010
VIII. Landscape Horticulture
AERD 4006 Communications II
AESC 4002 Plant Protection II
ERM 4003 Environmental Impact Assessment
HORT 4003 Landscape and Turfgrass Management II
HORT 4010 Landscape Design III and Professional Practice and Planning Law II
HORT 4009 Landscape Planning
HORT 4051 Landscape Research Project
HORT 4011 Landscape Design Studio III
HORT 4101 Electives
AGBDF0011
IX. Forestry
FOR
4005
FOR
4002
FOR
4003
FOR
4004
FOR
4051
FOR
4100
Experimental Design
Forest Inventory and GIS Project
Forest Management Plan
Forest Planning
Research Project
Electives
Credits Marks
8
200
6
150
6
150
4
100
4
100
8
200
4
100
4
100
6
150
10
250
60
1,500
Credits Marks
8
200
8
200
8
200
8
200
8
200
14
350
6
150
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
4
100
2
50
10
250
18
450
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
6
150
4
100
4
100
6
150
4
100
10
250
12
300
8
200
60
1,500
Credits Marks
4
100
10
250
12
300
6
150
16
400
12
300
60
1,500
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AGBDP0001 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (BSc (RD))
Regulations for the BSc (Rural Development)
Level One: First University Examination
To be admitted to the First University Examination in Rural Development a student must have satisfactorily pursued
prescribed modules to the value of 60 credits. Students will complete both Parts A and B as summarised below (60 credits
over two academic years).
Level 1 - BSc (Rural Development)
Part A
Module
Credits Marks
RDEV 1101
1
Introduction to Rural Development
5
100
RDEV 1102
2
Socio-Economic Aspects of Rural Development
5
100
RDEV 1103
3
Socio-Economic Community/Area Resource Audits
5
100
RDEV 1104
4
Community and Rural Development through Groups
5
100
RDEV 1105
5
Choosing and Setting up a Rural Development Related Organisation/Structure
5
100
RDEV 1106
6
Marketing for Rural Enterprise
5
100
Part B
RDEV 1107 7
Business Planning and Stimulating Rural Enterprise
5
100
RDEV 1108 8
Interpersonal Communications, Leadership and Group Work Skills
5
100
RDEV 1109 9
Designing and Managing an Area Development Plan
5
100
RDEV 1110 10
Inter-Organisational Partnership and the Role of Support Agencies
5
100
RDEV 1111 11
Social Exclusion and Gender Equality Issues in Rural Development
5
100
RDEV 1150 12
Integrated Fieldwork Project
5
100
Sub Total
60
1,200
Time: An Examination to be held in Summer with an Autumn Supplemental Examination.
Modules: Students must take the listed modules amounting to 60 credits
Marks Maxima: 100 marks per five-credit module. Total: 1,200 marks.
Years Work: All marks in any subject in Level 1 (Part A and Part B) may be allotted to Year’s work.
Distribution of Marks: as per table above; assessment details for individual modules are contained in the Book of
Modules.
Pass and Progression to Level II
The pass standard in each module is 40%. To pass Level 1 Part A and progress to Level 1 Part B a candidate must obtain
an overall aggregate pass of 240/600 (i.e., an average of 40%) across all Part A modules, and pass modules comprising at
least 20 credits with not less than 35% in any module.
To pass Level 1 as a whole and proceed to Level 11, a candidate must obtain an overall aggregate of 480/1200, (i.e., an
average of 40%) across all modules, and pass modules comprising at least 45 credits with not less than 35% in any module.
Exemptions: All passed modules carry an exemption which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student
originally achieved the exemption.
Repeating Modules: Students may repeat failed modules in the Autumn Supplemental Examination where there is
provision to do so, or in a repeat year. A maximum of four attempts at an examination is allowable in any module.
Autumn Supplemental Examination: If a student fails or does not submit continuous assessment, he/she must submit
alternative assessment as prescribed by the Department.
Award of Diploma: A Diploma in Rural Development will be awarded to those who have successfully completed Level 1
of the programme.
Eligibility for Honours: Students are eligible for the award of honours on the aggregate mark for the year over the
Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. In a repeat year: (i) students wishing to relinquish their exemptions and
repeat the year in full are eligible for the award of honours with no restrictions on the marks awarded for modules at the
Summer Examination; (ii) students wishing to retain their exemptions may repeat failed modules and will be eligible for the
award of honours based on the aggregate of marks carried from the previous year and modules passed at the Summer or
Autumn Supplemental Examination of the repeat year.
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Honours Standard: Honours are awarded as follows:
First Class:
An aggregate of at least 840/1200, or an aggregate of at least 816 with at least half of the credits
attained with marks of 70% or above.
Second Class Grade I:
An aggregate of at least 744/1200, or an aggregate of at least 720 with at least half of the credits
attained with marks of 62% or above.
Second Class Grade II:
An aggregate of at least 660/1200, or an aggregate of at least 636 with at least half of the credits
attained with marks of 55% or above.
Level Two: Second University Examination
No student may register for Level II of the programme of study until the First University Examination in the BSc Rural
Development has been passed. Level II consists of modules to the value of 60 credits. To be admitted to the Second
University Examination in Rural Development a student must have satisfactorily pursued prescribed modules to the value
of 60 credits. 60 credits per year (full-time) or 30 credits per year (part-time).
Level 2 - BSc (Rural Development)
Part A
Module
RDEV 2001 13 SME Development
RDEV 2002 14 Co-operative Theory and Practice
RDEV 2003 15 Project Planning and Development
RDEV 2004 16 Information Technology
RDEV 2005 17 Communications in Development
Part B
RDEV 2006 18 Public and Social Policy Processes
RDEV 2007 19 Community Education & Development
RDEV 2008 20 Rural Labour Markets
RDEV 2009 21 Rural Development: Social & Economic Aspects of Policy & Planning
RDEV 2010 22 Socio-Economic Research/Level Two
Sub Total
Credits
5
5
10
5
5
Marks
100
100
200
100
100
5
5
5
10
5
60
100
100
100
200
100
1,200
Time: An Examination to be held in Summer with an Autumn Supplemental Examination.
Modules: Students must take the listed core modules amounting to 60 credits.
Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 200 per ten credit module. Total: 1,200 marks for full-time students.
Total: 600 marks for part-time students.
Year’s Work: Up to 60% of the marks in any subject in Level 11 (Part A and Part B) may be allotted to Year’s work.
Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks as per table above; assessment details (including End of Year Written
Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Book of Modules.
Pass and Progression to Level III (Full-Time)
The pass standard in each module is 40%. To pass Level II and progress to Level III, a candidate must obtain an overall
aggregate pass of 480/1200 (i.e., an average of 40%) across all modules, and pass modules comprising at least 45 credits
with not less than 35% in any module.
Pass and Progression to Level III (Part-Time)
To pass Level II Part A and progress to Level II Part B a candidate must obtain an overall aggregate pass of 240/600 (i.e.,
an average of 40%) across all Part A modules, and pass modules comprising at least 20 credits with not less than 35% in
any module. To pass Level II as a whole and proceed to Level III, a candidate must obtain an overall aggregate of
480/1200, (i.e., an average of 40%) across all modules, and pass modules comprising at least 45 credits with not less than
35% in any module.
Exemptions: All passed modules carry an exemption which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student
originally achieved the exemption.
Repeating Modules: Students may repeat failed modules in the Autumn Supplemental Examination where there is
provision to do so, or in a repeat year. A maximum of four attempts at an examination is allowable in any module.
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Autumn Supplemental Examination: A student who fails the module may attempt a supplemental or repeat examination.
A student who fails the module as a result of failing the written examination may carry forward passing continuous
assessment marks to the supplemental or repeat examination. If a student fails or does not submit continuous assessment,
he/she must submit alternative assessment as prescribed by the Department.
Eligibility for Honours: Students are eligible for the award of honours on the aggregate mark for the year over the
Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. In a repeat year: (i) students wishing to relinquish their exemptions
and repeat the year in full are eligible for the award of honours with no restrictions on the marks awarded for modules at
the Summer Examination; (ii) students wishing to retain their exemptions may repeat failed modules and will be eligible for
the award of honours based on the aggregate of marks carried from the previous year and modules passed at the Summer or
Autumn Supplemental Examination of the repeat year.
Honours Standard: Honours are awarded as follows:
First Class:
An aggregate of at least 840/1200, or an aggregate of at least 816 with at least half of the credits
attained with marks of 70% or above.
Second Class Grade I:
An aggregate of at least 744/1200, or an aggregate of at least 720 with at least half of the credits
attained with marks of 62% or above.
Second Class Grade II:
An aggregate of at least 660/1200, or an aggregate of at least 636 with at least half of the credits
attained with marks of 55% or above.
Level Three: Third University Examination
No student may register for Level III of the programme of study until the Second University Examination in the BSc Rural
Development has been passed. Level III consists of modules to the value of 60 credits. To be admitted to the Third
University Examination in Rural Development a student must have satisfactorily pursued prescribed modules to the value
of 60 credits. 60 credits per year (full-time) or 30 credits per year (half-time).
Level III – BSc (Rural Development)
Part A
Module
RDEV 3001 23 Financial Analysis and Planning
RDEV 3002 24 Food Business
RDEV 3003 25 Socio-Economic Research/Level Three
RDEV 3004 26 Co-operative and Rural Social Enterprise
Part B
RDEV 3005 27 Health and Social Service Policy
RDEV 3006 28 Rural Tourism
RDEV 3007 29 Research Project/Thesis
Sub Total
Time: An Examination to be held in Summer with an Autumn Supplemental Examination.
Credits Marks
5
100
5
100
10
200
10
200
5
5
20
60
100
100
400
1,200
Modules: Students must take the listed modules amounting to 60 credits
Marks Maxima: 100 per five credit module, 200 per ten credit module, 400 per twenty credit module. Total: 1,200 marks
for full-time students. Total: 600 for part-time students.
Year’s Work: Up to 60% of the marks in any subject in Level III (Part A and Part B) may be allotted to Year’s work,
except in the case of the Research Project/Thesis. In the case of this subject all marks are allocated to years work.
Distribution of Marks: Distribution of marks as per table above; assessment details (including End of Year Written
Examination Profile) for individual modules are contained in the Book of Modules.
Pass Standard for Level III (Full Time)
The pass standard in each module is 40%. To pass Level III, a candidate must obtain an overall aggregate pass of 480/1200
(i.e., an average of 40%) across all modules, pass modules comprising at least 45 credits with not less than 35% in any
module.
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Pass Standard and Progression in Level III (Part-Time)
To pass Level III Part A and progress to Part B a candidate must obtain an overall aggregate pass of 240/600 (i.e., an
average of 40%) across all Part A modules, and pass modules comprising at least 20 credits with not less than 35% in any
module. To pass Level III as a whole, part-time students must obtain an overall aggregate of 480/1200, (i.e., an average of
40%) across all modules, and pass modules comprising at least 45 credits with not less than 35% in any module.
Exemptions: All passed modules carry an exemption which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student
originally achieved the exemption.
Repeating Modules: Students may repeat failed modules in the Autumn Supplemental Examination where there is
provision to do so, or in a repeat year. A maximum of four attempts at an examination is allowable in any module.
Autumn Supplemental Examination: A student who fails the module may attempt a supplemental or repeat examination.
A student who fails the module as a result of failing the written examination may carry forward passing continuous
assessment marks to the supplemental or repeat examination. If a student fails or does not submit continuous assessment,
he/she must submit alternative assessment as prescribed by the Department.
Eligibility for Honours: Students are eligible for the award of honours on the aggregate mark for the year over the
Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. In a repeat year: (i) students wishing to relinquish their exemptions
and repeat the year in full are eligible for the award of honours with no restrictions on the marks awarded for modules at
the Summer Examination; (ii) students wishing to retain their exemptions may repeat failed modules and will be eligible for
the award of honours based on the aggregate of marks carried from the previous year and modules passed at the Summer or
Autumn Supplemental Examination of the repeat year.
Honours Standard: Honours are awarded as follows:
First Class:
An aggregate of at least 840/1200, or an aggregate of at least 816 with at least half of the credits
attained with marks of 70% or above.
Second Class Grade I:
An aggregate of at least 744/1200, or an aggregate of at least 720 with at least half of the credits
attained with marks of 62% or above.
Second Class Grade II:
An aggregate of at least 660/1200, or an aggregate of at least 636 with at least half of the credits
attained with marks of 55% or above.
AGCTP0002 CERTIFICATE IN FOOD SAFETY AND HANDLING
FDSC 1001 - 1007
Course Title
Marks
Theory
100
Practical
100
200
The pass standard will be 50%; each component of the examination must be passed.
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade 1:
62%
Second Class Honours, Grade II:
55%
AGCTP0003
CERTIFICATE IN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
Two written pieces of work will be submitted. One in the form of a journal that must be written to an agreed outline and
the second in the form of a project dealing with contextual issues relating to humanitarian assistance intervention.
Marks
HUAS 1001
Introduction to Emergency Relief Work (Journal)
200
HUAS 1002
Management (Project)
300
Total
500
Standards
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours:
60%
Pass:
40%
Students must obtain at least 40% for the journal and the project in order to pass the examination.
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AGDPP0003 UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Regulations for Undergraduate Diploma in Rural Development
The Diploma consists of both course work and a final project and will be evaluated as follows:
Part A
Module
Credits Marks
RDEV 1701 1 Introduction to Rural Development
5
100
RDEV 1702 2 Socio-Economic Aspects of Rural Development
5
100
RDEV 1703 3 Socio-Economic Community/Area Resource Audits
5
100
RDEV 1704 4 Community and Rural Development through Groups
5
100
RDEV 1705 5 Choosing & Setting up a Rural Development Related Organisation/Structure
5
100
RDEV 1706 6 Marketing for Rural Enterprise
5
100
Part B
RDEV 1707 7 Business Planning and Stimulating Rural Enterprise
5
100
RDEV 1708 8 Interpersonal Communications, Leadership and Group Work Skills
5
100
RDEV 1709 9 Designing and Managing an Area Development Plan
5
100
RDEV 1710 10 Inter-Organisational Partnerships and the Role of Support Agencies
5
100
RDEV 1711 11 Gender and Equality Issues in Rural Development
5
100
RDEV 1750 12 Integrated Fieldwork Project
5
100
Total
60
1,200
Time: An Examination to be held in Summer with an Autumn Supplemental Examination.
Modules: Students must take the listed modules amounting to 60 credits
Marks Maxima: 100 per five-credit module, Total: 1,200 marks over two academic years.
Distribution of Marks: as per table above
Years Work: All marks in any subject in level 1 (Part A and Part B) may be allotted to Year’s work.
Pass Standard
The Pass Standard in each module is 40%. To pass Part A and progress to Part B a candidate must obtain an overall
aggregate pass of 240/600 (i.e., an average of 40%) across all Part A modules, and pass modules comprising at least 20
credits with not less than 35% in any module.
To pass the Diploma in Rural Development as a whole, a candidate must obtain an overall aggregate of 480/1200, (i.e., an
average of 40%) across all modules, and pass modules comprising at least 45 credits with not less than 35% in any module.
Exemptions
All passed modules carry an exemption which is limited to a period of five years from the date a student originally
achieved the exemption.
Repeating Modules
Students may repeat failed modules in the Autumn Supplemental Examination where there is provision to do so, or in a
repeat year. A maximum of four attempts at an examination is allowable in any module.
Autumn Supplemental Examination: If a student fails or does not submit continuous assessment, he/she must submit
alternative assessment as prescribed by the Department.
Award of Diploma: A Diploma in Rural Development will be awarded to those who have successfully completed Part A
and B of the programme.
Eligibility for Honours: Students are eligible for the award of honours on the aggregate mark for the year over the
Summer and Autumn Supplemental Examinations. In a repeat year: (i) students wishing to relinquish their exemptions
and repeat the year in full are eligible for the award of honours with no restrictions on the marks awarded for modules at
the Summer Examination; (ii) students wishing to retain their exemptions may repeat failed modules and will be eligible for
the award of honours based on the aggregate of marks carried from the previous year and modules passed at the Summer or
Autumn Supplemental Examination of the repeat year.
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Honours Standard: Honours are awarded as follows:
First Class:
An aggregate of at least 840/1200, or an aggregate of at least 816 with at least half of the credits
attained with marks of 70% or above.
Second Class Grade I:
An aggregate of at least 744/1200, or an aggregate of at least 720 with at least half of the credits
attained with marks of 62% or above.
Second Class Grade II:
An aggregate of at least 660/1200, or an aggregate of at least 636 with at least half of the credits
attained with marks of 55% or above.
IFDPP0003 DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
Examination of Part I will be by in-course assessment. Part II will be assessed by either written examination or thesis,
depending upon the prior experience of the candidate.
Marks
ERM 1002 Part I:
Simulation Exercise
250
ERM 1003 Part II:
Examination or Thesis
750
Total Marks
1,000
of which
Pass with Distinction
= 65%
Pass
= 50%
AGCTP0001 CERTIFICATE IN FOOD SAFETY (POSTGRADUATE)
FDSC P700 - P706
Course Title
Theory
Practical
FDSC P707 Case Studies
FDSC P708 Presentations
Marks
100
50
25
25
200
The pass standard will be 50%; each component of the examination must be passed.
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I: 62%
Second Class Honours, Grade II: 55%
AGHDP0003 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE (FORESTRY) (HDipAgr)
The Higher Diploma programme consists of course work and a minor project. The subject, credits and marks for the Higher
Diploma Examination will be as follows:
Code
Course Title
Credits Marks
FOR P011
Silviculture
10
250
FOR P012
Forest Harvesting & Forest Economics
8
200
FOR P013
Forest Policy and Forest Management
8
200
FOR P019
Tree Anatomy and Physiology
8
200
AERD P001 Communications
4
100
FOR P006
Project
10
250
FOR P015
Distance Learning
12
300
60
1,500
The overall pass mark will be 40%. Candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be debarred
from passing the examination.
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours:
70%
60%
The Higher Diploma may be awarded in year one. Alternatively, candidates who obtain at least 60% in the Higher Diploma
Examination may opt to change their registration to a Masters Degree Programme, carrying 38 course credits accruing from
the Higher Diploma Programme.
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AGHDP0005 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (STRATEGIES FOR HOUSEHOLD
VIABILITY)
The Higher Diploma in Rural Development (Strategies for Household Viability) consists of eight modules of course work
and a major research project.
Code
Course Title
Credits Marks
RDEV P110
Group Animation and Facilitation Skills
6
150
RDEV P111
Farm Household Situation Analysis
8
200
RDEV P112
Options Analysis I
6
150
RDEV P113
Options Analysis II
6
150
RDEV P114
Financial Management
4
100
RDEV P115
Individual Consultation Skills
6
150
RDEV P210
Rural Development
4
100
RDEV P211
Team Building Skills
6
150
RDEV P212
Major Research Project
14
350
Total
60
1,500
The overall Pass mark will be 40%. Candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be debarred
from passing the examination.
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours: 60%
The Higher Diploma may be awarded in Year 2. Alternatively, candidates who obtain at least 50% in the Higher Diploma
examination may opt to change their registration to the Masters Degree programme.
AGHDP0001 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN RURAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
The Higher Diploma programme consists of course work and a minor project. The modules, credits, marks and standards
will be as follows:
Code
Course Title
Credits
Marks
ERM P008 Module 1: Soils, Nutrients and Environmental Management
8
200
ERM P009 Module 2: Farm Buildings and the Environment
8
200
ERM P017 Module 3: Rural Planning, Environmental Law & International Agreements
4
100
ERM P011 Module 4: Archaeological and Cultural Heritage
4
100
ERM P012 Module 5: Conservation & Management of Rural Ecosystems
10
250
ERM P018 Management Plan
12
300
ERM P013 Project
14
350
60
1,500
The overall pass mark will be 40%; candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required modules will be debarred
from passing the examination. A pass mark must be obtained on the project.
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours:
60%
Candidates who obtain at least 50% in the Higher Diploma Examination will be eligible to proceed to the MAgrSc or
MSc(Agr) in Rural Environmental Conservation and Management.
MASTER OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE/MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) DEGREE
EXAMINATION
The MAgrSc and MSc(Agr) Degree (Mode I) by thesis are Honours degrees. The MAgrSc Degree and MSc(Agr) Degree
(Mode II) by examination may be awarded with First and Second Class Honours as well as with a Pass.
(i)For ‘designated areas of study’ (e.g. Food Science) the Honours and Pass Standards are as specified in the appropriate
sections of Marks & Standards.
(ii) Where a standard programme as for a ‘designated area of study’ does not exist and where the student(s) is following an
‘individualised’ prescribed course in an area of study (specific subjects and a research project /minor thesis) approved by
one or more of the Professors or Lecturers of the academic departments of the Faculty of Agriculture, the Faculty and the
Academic Council, the specific subjects and research project/minor thesis so approved shall constitute part of Marks &
Standards for such students(s).
The Pass Standard shall be 40% and the First Class Honours Standard and the Second Class Honours Standard shall be
70% and 60% respectively.
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AGMXP0003/AGMXP0012 MASTER OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE/MASTER OF SCIENCE
(AGRICULTURE) DEGREE IN FORESTRY (MODE II) (MAgrSc; MSc(Agr))
The subjects, credits and marks for the MAgrSc/MSc(Agr) Degree in Forestry (Mode II) will be as follows:
Code
Course Title
Credits Marks
FOR P011
Silviculture
10
250
FOR P012
Forest Harvesting and Forest Economics
8
200
FOR P013
Forest Policy & Forest Management
8
200
FOR P019
Tree Anatomy and Physiology
8
200
AERD P001 Communications
4
100
FOR P009
Computer Applications
4
100
FOR P016
Forest Biometrics
4
100
FOR P017
GIS in Forest Resource Management I
4
100
FOR P018
Thesis
30
750
80
2,000
The overall pass mark will be 40%. Candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be debarred
from passing the examination.
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours:
60%
AGMXF0001 /AGMXP0009 (FT), AGMXP0004/AGMXP0013 (PT) MASTER OF AGRICULTURAL
SCIENCE/MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) DEGREE IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(MAgrSc/MSc(Agr)) (Mode II) AGHDF0001 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (HDipRD)
The MAgrSc/MSc(Agr) Degree in Rural Development is a Mode II programme consisting of 60 percent course work (Part
I) and 40 percent research project (Part II).

There are two parts to the examination:
Part I – Course work examination (max 1,200 marks)
Part II – Research Project/Minor Thesis (800 marks)

Candidates must pass Part I before being permitted to submit Part II. The Pass standard for Part I is 50%. The Pass
standard for Part II (research project) is 50%. The marks from Part I and Part II are added to give the overall grade for
the degree programme.
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours: 60%
Pass:
50%

The Higher Diploma programme consists of course work and a minor project only.
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours: 60%
Pass:
40%

Candidates for the Masters degree who obtain 40% to 49% on the Part I examination may be permitted to opt for the
Higher Diploma in Rural Development and must complete a minor project.
Courses, Related Credits and Marks for the Masters Degree in Rural Development/Rural Tourism
PART I
Code
RDEV P001
RDEV P002
RDEV P003
RDEV P004
RDEV P005
Course Title
Rural Development
Enterprise Development
Research Methods
Communications
Rural Tourism*
Sub Total Part I:
Credits
12
14
10
12
10
48
Marks
300
350
250
300
250
1,200
PART II
Code
RDEV P201
Course Title
Credits
Marks
Research Thesis
32
800
Sub Total Part II:
32
800
Total (Part I + Part II):
80
2,000
*Students who take Rural Tourism drop an equivalent number of credits from the other 4 main courses on the
programme.
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Courses, Related Credits and Marks for the Higher Diploma in Rural Development Programme
Code
RDEV P001
RDEV P002
RDEV P003
RDEV P004
RDEV P005
RDEV P006
Course Title
Credits
Marks
Rural Development
12
300
Enterprise Development
14
350
Research Methods
10
250
Communications
12
300
Rural Tourism*
10
250
Project
12
300
Total
60
1,500
* Students who take Rural Tourism drop an equivalent number of credits from the other 4 main courses on the
programme.
MASTER OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE/MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) DEGREE IN RURAL
DEVELOPMENT (STRATEGIES FOR HOUSEHOLD VIABILITY) (MAgrSc/MSc(Agr) (Mode II)
The Masters degree in Rural Development (Strategies for Household Viability) consists of nine modules of course work
and a research thesis.
Code
Course Title
Credits Marks
RDEV P110
Group Animation and Facilitation Skills
6
150
RDEV P111
Farm Household Situation Analysis
8
200
RDEV P112
Options Analysis I
6
150
RDEV P113
Options Analysis II
6
150
RDEV P114
Financial Management
4
100
RDEV P115
Individual Consultation Skills
6
150
RDEV P210
Rural Development
4
100
RDEV P211
Team Building Skills
6
150
RDEV P213
Research Methods
10
250
RDEV P214
Research Thesis
24
600
Total
80
2,000
The overall Pass mark will be 50%. Candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be debarred
from passing the examination.
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours: 60%
The Masters degree may be awarded in Year 3.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) DEGREE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (MSc(Agr)) (Mode
II)/HIGHER DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (HDipET)
Code
Course Title
Credits Marks
AFEN P001
Process Engineering Principles
8
200
ENGT P001
Product and Process Development
12
300
ENGT P011
Project and Research Methods (MSc Students)
24
600
ENGT P012
Project and Research Methods (HDip Students)
4
100
Three Elective subjects from :
ENGT P003
Food Process Engineering
12
300
ENGT P004
Food Manufacturing Technology
12
300
ENGT P005
Buildings and Environment
12
300
ENGT P008
Environmental Engineering
12
300
ENGT P013
Precision Agriculture and Mechanisation
12
300
ENGT P010
Information Technology
12
300
Total for Higher Diploma
60
1,500
Total for Masters Degree
80
2,000
The Pass standard for the Higher Diploma in Engineering Technology will be 40%, Second Class Honours 60% and First
Class Honours 70%.
Pass mark for the MSc(Agr) Degree in Engineering Technology will be 50%, Second Class Honours 60% and First Class
Honours 70%. Candidates on the Master’s Degree programme must obtain 50% in the course work component of the
programme. Those obtaining between 40% and 49% on course work may be permitted to opt for the Higher Diploma.
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Full-time students will be required to complete the Higher Diploma or MSc(Agr) course work within one academic year.
Part-time students in either programme will be required to sit at least 32 credits of course work in the first year, with the
balance to be completed in the second year.
AGMXF0006 MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
(MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)
Code
Course Title
Credits Marks
ERM P001
Environmental Management Sciences
12
300
ERM P002
Land Utilisation
12
300
ERM P003
Resource Planning
12
300
ERM P004
Field Study
12
300
ERM P005
Special Topics and Assignments
8
200
ERM P006
Research Project
24
600
80
2,000
 Course work will be evaluated on the basis of written examinations and assignments completed throughout the year. A
minor thesis based on project work will be required.

The overall pass mark will be 40%; candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination. A pass mark must be obtained in the project.

The First Class Honours standard will be 70% and the Second Class Honours Standard 60%.

Candidates may only present for examination once. Exemption from this regulation may be granted for grave reasons
by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Faculty of Agriculture.
AGMXF0007 MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) DEGREE IN FOOD SCIENCE (MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)
Code
Course Title
Credits
Marks
FDSC P006 Food Chemistry I & II
12
300
INDM P003 Food Microbiology
8
200
FDSC P002 Food Engineering
8
200
FDSC P003 Nutrition
8
200
BMGT P655 Agribusiness
6
150
AGRD P001 Food Production & Legislation
(i) CPSC P001 Food Production
4
100
(ii) FDSC P004 Food Legislation
4
8
100
200
AGRD P002 Marketing, Economics, Personnel(Human Resource Management) and Finance
(i) MKT P619 Marketing
4
100
(ii) AERD P002 Economics
4
100
(iii) HRM P615 Personnel (Human Resource Management) and Finance 2
10 50
250
FDSC P005 Project
20
500
Total
80
2,000

Course work will be evaluated on the basis of written examinations and assignments completed throughout the year. A
minor thesis based on project work will be required.

The overall pass mark will be 40%; candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination. A pass mark must be obtained in the project.

The First Class Honours standard will be 70% and the Second Class Honours Standard 60%.

Candidates may only present for examination once. Exemption from this regulation may be granted for grave reasons
by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Faculty of Agriculture.
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AGMXF0011 MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) IN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (MSc(Agr))
(Mode II)/AGHDF0002 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE)
(HDipRD)
A postgraduate programme leading to the Degree of MSc (Agr) in Humanitarian Assistance (Mode II) or to a Higher
Diploma in Rural Development (Humanitarian Assistance) is offered by the Faculty through the Department of
Agribusiness, Extension and Rural Development with the support of other Faculties in UCD and of a network of seven
European Universities. The purpose of the course is to provide a postgraduate qualification for people who have worked or
who intend to work in the area of humanitarian assistance and development.
Examination Format
Credits Marks
HUAS P001
Intensive Programme
5
125
General Programme
HUAS P002
International Humanitarian Law
5
125
HUAS P003
Medicine - Epidemiology
5
125
HUAS P005
Geopolitics
5
125
HUAS P006
Management
5
125
HUAS P014
Social Anthropology
5
125
Specialisation
HUAS P019
Introduction to Specialisation
1
25
HUAS P015
Development Issues and Strategies
8
200
HUAS P016
Communications
8
200
HUAS P017
Sociology of Development
4
100
HUAS P018
Relief to Development
4
100
HUAS P010
Research Project/Placement*
5
125
Total
60
1,500
*For the MSc(Agr) degree programme this component will be replaced by a minor thesis which will account for 25
credits (625 marks)
The Pass standard for the Higher Diploma in Rural Development (Humanitarian Assistance) will be 40%, Second Class
Honours 60% and First Class Honours 70%.
Pass mark for the MSc (Agr) Degree in Humanitarian Assistance will be 50%, Second Class Honours 60% and First Class
Honours 70%. Candidates on the Master's Degree programme must obtain 50% in the course work component of the
programme. Those obtaining between 40% and 49% on course work may be permitted to opt for the Higher Diploma.
AGMXF0008 MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) DEGREE IN PLANT PROTECTION (MSc(Agr))
(MODE II)
Code
Course Title
Credits Marks
AESC P001
Review of Plant Disease, Pest and Weed Problems
14
350
AESC P002
Properties and Use of Pesticides
14
350
AESC P003
Strategies for Pest and Disease Control
12
300
AESC P004
Special Topics and Assignments
12
300
AESC P005
Research Project
28
700
80
2,000
 Course work will be evaluated on the basis of written examinations and assignments completed throughout the year. A
minor thesis based on project work will be required.

The overall pass mark will be 40%; candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination. A pass mark must be obtained in the project.
The First Class Honours standard will be 70% and Second Class Honours 60%.

Candidates may only present for examination once. Exemption from this regulation may be granted for grave reasons
by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Faculty of Agriculture.
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AGMXP0001/AGMXP0002 MASTER OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE/MASTER OF SCIENCE
(AGRICULTURE) DEGREE IN RURAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
MAgrSc/MSc(Agr) (MODE II)
The modules, credits and marks for the MAgrSc/MSc(Agr) in Rural Environmental Conservation and Management (Mode
II) will be as follows:
Code
Course Title
Credits Marks
ERM P008 Module 1: Soils, Nutrients and Environmental Management
8
200
ERM P009 Module 2: Farm Buildings and the Environment
8
200
ERM P017 Module 3: Rural Planning, Environmental Law and International Agreements
4
100
ERM P011 Module 4: Archaeological and Cultural Heritage
4
100
ERM P012 Module 5: Conservation and Management of Rural Ecosystems
10
250
ERM P019 Module 6: Evaluation, Conservation and Management of Rural Habitats
8
200
ERM P020 Module 7: Computing Techniques
6
150
ERM P021 Thesis
32
800
Total
80
2,000
The overall pass mark will be 40%. Candidates who obtain less than 30% in any one of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination.
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours:
70%
60%
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