FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
CONTENTS
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Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) Regulations for First and Second University Examinations
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First University Examination
5
Agricultural Science Programme (for DN010 Students)
5
Second University Examination
7
Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) Regulations for Third and Fourth University Examinations
10
Third University Examination
12
Fourth University Examination
18
Bachelor of Science in Rural Development (BSc(RD))
21
Level One: First University Examination
21
Level Two: Second University Examination
22
Level Three: Third University Examination
23
Higher Diploma in Agriculture (Forestry) (HDipAgr)
24
Higher Diploma in Rural Development (Strategies for Household Viability)
25
Higher Diploma in Rural Environmental and Conservation Management
25
Master of Agricultural Science/Master of Science (Agriculture) Degree Examination
26
Forestry - (MAgrSc ) / (MSc(Ag)) (Mode II)
26
Rural Development - (MAgrSc ) / (MSc(Ag)) (Mode II) & Higher Diploma in Rural Development (HdipRD)
27
Rural Development- (Strategies for Household Viability) (MAgrSc) / (MSc(Ag))(Mode II)
28
Engineering Technology- (MSc(Agr)) (Mode II) & Higher Diploma In Engineering Technology (HDipET)
28
Environmental Resource Management- (MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)
29
Food Science -(MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)
30
Humanitarian Assistance ( MSc(Agr) ) & Higher Diploma In Rural Development (Humanitarian Assistance)
30
Plant Protection -(MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)
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Rural Environmental and Conservation Management - (MAgrSc ) / (MSc(Ag)) (Mode II)
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Certificate in Food Safety and Handling
32
Certificate in Humanitarian Assistance
32
Undergraduate Diploma in Rural Development
32
Certificate in Food Safety (Postgraduate)
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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.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Pass Standard
For a pass 40% will be required in each subject, compensation to be allowed.
Where an overall pass mark has been obtained in a 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.
When the extreme weakness clause above is invoked for a candidate, the examiners will not return a mark for that
candidate to the Examinations 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 (Grade I): 60%
Second Class Honours: (Grade II) 50%
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.
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)
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.
FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME (for DN010 Students) -(AGBDF0001)
Course Code Course Title
Credits
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
6
BIOL 1002 Biology
10
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
12
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
10
MATH 1800 Mathematics
10
Marks
150
250
300
250
250
One of the following courses:
AERD 1003
ANSC 1001
CPSC 1002
ENGT 1001
ERM 1004
FDSC 1010
FOR 1001
HORT 1001
HORT 1002
Introduction to Food and Agribusiness
Introduction to Animal Science
Introduction to Animal and Crop Protection
Introduction to Engineering Technology
Introduction to Animal and Environmental Science
Introduction to Food Science
Introduction to Forestry
Introduction to Horticultural Science
Introduction to Landscape Horticulture
I.
Animal and Crop Production[AGBDF0003]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
CPSC 1002 Introduction to Animal and Crop Production
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
II.
Animal Science [AGBDF0004]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
ANSC 1001 Introduction to Animal Science
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
III.
Agribusiness and Rural Development [AGBDF0005]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
AERD 1003 Introduction to Food and Agribusiness
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
60
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
1,500
Credits
6
10
12
12
10
10
60
Marks
150
250
300
300
250
250
1,500
Credits
6
12
10
12
10
10
60
Marks
150
300
250
300
250
250
1,500
Credits
6
12
10
12
10
10
60
Marks
150
300
250
300
250
250
1,500
5
IV.
Agricultural and Environmental Science [AGBDF0006]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
ERM 1004 Introduction to Agricultural and Environmental Science
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
V.
Food Science [AGBDF0007]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
FDSC 1010 Introduction to Food Science
MATH 1800 Mathematics
VI.
Engineering Technology [AGBDF0008]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
ENGT 1001 Introduction to Engineering Technology
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
VII.
Horticultural Science [AGBDF0012]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
HORT 1001 Introduction to Horticultural Science
MATH 1800 Mathematics
VIII. Landscape Horticulture [AGBDF0010]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
HORT 1002 Introduction to Landscape Horticultural
6
Credits
6
10
12
12
10
10
60
Marks
150
250
300
300
250
250
1,500
Credits
6
10
12
10
12
10
60
Marks
150
250
300
250
300
250
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
12
300
12
300
10
250
10
250
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
12
300
10
250
12
300
10
250
60
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
12
300
10
250
10
250
12
300
60
1,500
IX.
Forestry [AGBDF0011]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
FOR
1001 Introduction to Forestry
MATH 1800 Mathematics
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
12
300
10
250
12
300
10
250
60
1,500
SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
I. Animal and Crop Production [AGBDF0003]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
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
II. Animal Science [AGBDF0004]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
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
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III. Agribusiness and Rural Development [AGBDF0005]
Course Code
AERD 2003
AERD 2004
AERD 2005
AESC 2001
AESC 2002
CPSC 2002
CPSC 2003
FDSC 2007
FDSC 2009
INDM 2005
SLSC 2002
Course Title
Communications
Business Management
Applied Economic Analysis
Agricultural and Environmental Biology
Agricultural Zoology
Statistics
Crop Husbandry II
Agricultural Chemistry I
Agricultural Chemistry III
Agricultural Microbiology
Soil Science I
IV. Agricultural and Environmental Science [AGBDF0006]
Course Code Course Title
AESC 2007
Applied Plant Biology
AESC 2004
Plant Physiology
AESC 2005
Impact of Man on the Environment
AESC 2006
Applied Zoology I
ANSC 2001
Genetics I
CPSC 2004
Agricultural Climatology & Meteorology
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
V. Food Science [AGBDF0007]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
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
VI. Engineering Technology[AGBDF0008]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
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
8
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
4
100
4
100
4
100
2
50
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
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
6
150
6
150
6
150
6
2
150
50
ENGT 2007
ENGT 2014
INDM 2005
SLSC 2002
Surveying
Computer & Manufacturing Technology
Agricultural Microbiology
Soil Science I
VII. Horticultural Science [AGBDF0012]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AESC 2001
Agricultural and Environmental Biology
AESC 2004
Plant Physiology
ANSC 2001
Genetics I
CPSC 2002
ENGT 2010
FDSC 2007
FDSC 2008
HORT 2006
INDM 2005
SLSC 2002
Statistics
Principles of Engineering I
Agricultural Chemistry I
Agricultural Chemistry II
Fundamentals of Horticulture
Agricultural Microbiology
Soil Science I
VIII. Landscape Horticulture [AGBDF0010]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
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
IX. Forestry [AGBDF0011]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AESC 2001
Agricultural and Environmental Biology
AESC 2004
Plant Physiology
ENGT 2012
Engineering and Surveying
(i) Principles of Engineering III (2)
(ii) Surveying (2)
FDSC 2006
Agricultural Chemistry IV
FOR 2001
Forest Mensuration and Biometrics
FOR 2004
Fundamentals of Forestry
FOR 2005
Silviculture I
INDM 2005
Agricultural Microbiology
SLSC 2002
Soil Science I
2
6
6
6
60
50
150
150
150
1,500
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
4
100
2
50
6
2
4
6
10
6
6
60
150
50
100
150
250
150
150
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
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
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X. BAGRSC (TEAGASC/IT ANIMAL & CROP PRODUCTION TRANSFER) PROGRAMME [AGBDF0020]
The regulations for the Second, Third and Fourth University Examinations in Agricultural Science will apply
Second University Examination
Code
Course Title
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
CPSC 1002 Introduction to Animal and Crop Production
CPSC 2200 Electives
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
Credits
10
12
12
6
10
10
60
Marks
250
300
300
150
250
250
1,500
XI. BAGRSC (TEAGASC/IT ANIMAL SCIENCE TRANSFER) PROGRAMME [AGBDF0021 ]
The regulations for the Second, Third and Fourth University Examinations in Agricultural Science will apply
Second University Examination
Code
Course Title
ANSC 1001 Introduction to Animal Science
ANSC 2200 Electives
BIOL 1002 Biology
CHEM 1002 Chemistry
EXPH 1002 Experimental Physics
MATH 1800 Mathematics
Credits
12
6
10
12
10
10
60
Marks
300
150
250
300
250
250
1,500
XII. BAGRSC (TEAGASC/IT AGRIBUSINESS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT TRANSFER) PROGRAMME
[AGBDF0022]
The regulations for the Second, Third and Fourth University Examinations in Agricultural Science will apply
Second University Examination
Code
Course Title
AERD 1002 Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business
AERD 1003 Introduction to Food and Agribusiness
AERD 2003 Communications
AESC 2001 Agricultural and Environmental Biology
CPSC 2002 Statistics
INDM 2005 Agricultural Microbiology
MATH 1800 Mathematics
SLSC 2002 Soil Science I
Credits
6
12
6
8
6
6
10
6
60
Marks
150
300
150
200
150
150
250
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.
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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) 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.
(c) When the extreme weakness clause above is 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
60%
Second Class Honours, Grade II
50%
Honours will normally 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.)
(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
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I) 60%
Second Class Honours, (Grade II) 50%
Honours will normally only be awarded to candidates who attempt the subjects of the Third and Fourth University
Examinations in toto at the first opportunity. (Exemption from this regulation may be granted to individual
candidates in exceptional circumstances.)
Candidates who do not pass all the subjects in the Third University Examination at the first attempt will be eligible
for honours in the BAgrSc Degree. In such instance, for the calculation of the combined aggregate mark for the
determination of honours, the marks obtained in the first attempt for each subject of the Third University
Examination shall be used.
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").
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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.
THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
I. Animal and Crop Production [AGBDF0003]
Course Code Course Title
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
II. Animal Science [AGBDF0004]
Course Code Course Title
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
12
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
III. Agribusiness and Rural Development [AGBDF0005]
Course Code Course Title
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
IV. Agricultural and Environmental Science [AGBDF0006]
Course Code Course Title
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
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
V. Food Science [AGBDF0007]
Course Code
ENGT 3004
FDSC 3001
FDSC 3003
FDSC 3005
FDSC 3006
FDSC 3007
FDSC 3201
FOR 3005
FOR 4005
INDM 3009
Course Title
Food Engineering Principles
Food Analysis
Food Chemistry
Nutrition I
Biochemistry I and II
Product Development
Professional Work Experience
Computer Applications
Experimental Design
Food Microbiology II
Credits Marks
6
150
10
250
8
200
4
100
8
200
4
100
6
150
4
100
4
100
6
150
60
1,500
VI. Engineering Technology [AGBDF0008]
Course Code
ENGT 3008
AERD 3006
ANSC 3009
ENGT 3001
ENGT 3002
ENGT 3003
ENGT 3050
ENGT 3300
FOR 3010
Course Title
Computer Information Systems and Programming
Financial Planning and Control
Animal Husbandry II
Food Engineering Principles
Power and Machinery I
Structural and Soil Engineering
Major Project I
Electives
Remote Sensing and GIS
Credits Marks
8
200
4
100
8
200
8
200
8
200
8
200
8
200
4
100
4
100
60
1,500
13
VII. Horticultural Science [AGBDF0012]
Course Code Course Title
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
VIII. Landscape Horticulture [AGBDF0010]
Course Code Course Title
ERM 3004
Landscape Ecology
ERM 3005
Landscape Interpretation
HORT 3013
Landscape Construction
Landscape Design Theory II and Professional Practice and Planning Law I
HORT 3011
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
IX. Forestry [AGBDF0011]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 3010
Communications III
AESC 3006
Forest Protection
FOR 3002
Forest Harvesting
FOR 3011
Forest Inventory and Biometrics
FOR 3005
Computer Applications
FOR 3006
Forest Management
FOR 3008
Silviculture II
FOR 3009
Wood Science
FOR 3100
Electives
FOR 3201
Professional Work Experience
FOR 3010
Remote Sensing and GIS
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
4
100
4
100
6
150
6
150
6
150
6
150
12
300
12
4
100
60
1,200
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
X. Animal and Crop Production WIT Transfer [AGBDF0003]
Third Year
- As for the degree programme in Animal and Crop Production
XI.. BAGRSC (TEAGASC/IT ANIMAL & CROP PRODUCTION TRANSFER) PROGRAMME [AGBDF0020 ]
The regulations for the Second, Third and Fourth University Examinations in Agricultural Science will apply
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Third University Examination
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AESC 2001
Agricultural and Environmental Biology
AESC 2002
Agricultural Zoology
ANSC 2001
Genetics I
CPSC 2002
Statistics
CPSC 3300
Electives
ENGT 2011
Principles of Engineering I and II
(i) Principles of Engineering I (2)
(ii) Principles of Engineering I (2)
FDSC 2007
Agricultural Chemistry I
FDSC 2008
Agricultural Chemistry II
GEOL 2601
Geology
INDM 2005
Agricultural Microbiology
SLSC 2003
Soil Science
Credits
6
8
4
2
6
6
4
4
6
3
6
5
60
Marks
150
200
100
50
150
150
100
100
150
75
150
125
1,500
XII. Animal Science WIT Transfer [AGBDF0004]
Third Year
- As for the degree programme in Animal Science
XII. BAGRSC (TEAGASC/IT ANIMAL SCIENCE TRANSFER) PROGRAMME [AGBDF0021]
The regulations for the Second, Third and Fourth University Examinations in Agricultural Science will apply
Third University Examination
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AESC 2001
Agricultural and Environmental Biology
AESC 2003
Animal Parasitology
ANSC 2002
Genetics I & II
(i) Genetics I (2)
(ii) Genetics II (2)
ANSC 2004
Animal Husbandry I
ANSC 3300
Electives
CPSC 2002
Statistics
ENGT 2011
Principles of Engineering I & 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
XIII. Agribusiness and Rural Development WIT Transfer [AGBDF0015]
Course Code Course Title
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 2005
Applied Economic Analysis
Credits
6
8
2
4
Marks
150
200
50
100
2
6
6
4
50
150
150
100
4
6
6
6
60
100
150
150
150
1,500
Credits Marks
2
50
4
100
4
100
4
100
6
150
6
150
6
150
14
8
200
6
150
60
1,150
15
XIV BAGRSC (TEAGASC/IT AGRIBUSINESS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT TRANSFER) PROGRAMME
[AGBDF0022]
The regulations for the Second, Third and Fourth University Examinations in Agricultural Science will apply
Third University Examination
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
AERD 2005
Applied Economic Analysis
AERD 3001
Business Law
AERD 3003
Co-operatives
AERD 3006
Financial Planning and Control
AERD 3007
Operations and Personnel Management
AERD 3008
Quantitative Methods
AERD 3009
Rural Development
AERD 3301
Electives
AERD 3012
Computer Analysis
AERD 3200
Professional Work Experience
XV. Agricultural and Environmental Science WIT Transfer [AGBDF0017]
Course Code Course Title
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
XVI. Engineering Technology ITT Transfer [AGBDF0016]
Course Code Course Title
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 3301
Electives
FOR 3010
Remote Sensing and GIS
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Credits
6
6
2
2
4
4
4
6
6
6
14
60
Marks
150
150
50
50
100
100
100
150
150
150
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
Credits
8
6
2
8
8
8
8
8
4
60
Marks
200
150
50
200
200
200
200
200
100
1,500
XVII. Engineering Technology WIT Transfer [AGBDF0019]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 3006
Financial Planning and Control
AFEN 3004
Process Engineering Principles
ENGT 2013
Principles of Engineering I, II and III
(i) Principles of Engineering I (2)
(ii) Principles of Engineering II (2)
(iii) Principles of Engineering III (2)
ENGT 3002
Power & Machinery I
ENGT 3003
Structural & Soil Engineering
ENGT 3008
Computer Information Systems & Programming
ENGT 3050
Major Project 1
ENGT 3302
Electives
FOR 3010
Remote Sensing and GIS
Total
Credits
4
8
6
Marks
100
200
150
8
8
8
8
6
4
60
200
200
200
200
150
100
1500
Credits
6
4
6
4
4
8
4
4
6
8
6
60
Marks
150
100
150
100
100
200
100
100
150
Credits
6
4
6
4
4
8
4
4
6
8
6
60
Marks
150
100
150
100
100
200
100
100
150
XVIII. Horticultural Science WIT Transfer [AGBDF0012]
Third Year
- As for the degree programme in Horticultural Science
XIX. Forestry WIT Transfer [AGBDF0013]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
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
XX. Forestry GMIT Transfer [AGBDF0014]
Course Code Course Title
AERD 2004
Business Management
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
150
1,300
150
1,300
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FOURTH UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
I. Animal and Crop Production [AGBDF0003]
Course Code Course Title
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
II. Animal Science [AGBDF0004]
Course Code Course Title
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
III. Agribusiness and Rural Development [AGBDF0005]
Course Code Course Title
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
IV. Agricultural and Environmental Science [AGBDF0006]
Course Code Course Title
ERM 4003
Environmental Impact Assessment
ERM 4005
Environmental Management
ERM 4006
Soil and Water Management
AESC 4051
Project
AESC 4400
Electives
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
Four of the following courses
AESC
AESC
AESC
AESC
AESC
18
4004
4005
4006
4008
4007
Wildlife Management
Epidemiology and Zoonoses
Pest Management
Molecular Biology and the Environment
Plant Disease management
4
4
4
4
4
60
100
100
100
100
100
1,500
V. Food Science [AGBDF0007]
Course Code Course Title
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
VI. Engineering Technology [AGBDF0008]
Course Code Course Title
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
VII. Horticultural Science [ABDF0012]
Course Code Course Title
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
VIII. Landscape Horticulture AGBDF0010]
Course Code Course Title
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 & Planning Law II
HORT 4009
Landscape Planning
HORT 4051
Landscape Research Project
HORT 4011
Landscape Design Studio III
HORT 4101
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
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IX. Forestry [AGBDF0011]
Course Code Course Title
FOR 4003
Forest Management Plan
FOR 4004
Forest Planning
FOR 4005
Experimental Design
FOR 4006
Forest Inventory and GIS
FOR 4051
Research Project
FOR 4100
Electives
Credits Marks
12
300
6
150
4
100
10
250
16
400
12
300
60
1,500
X. BAGRSC (TEAGASC/IT ANIMAL & CROP PRODUCTION TRANSFER) PROGRAMME [AGBDF0020]
The regulations for the Second, Third and Fourth University Examinations in Agricultural Science will apply
Fourth University Examination
Course Code Course Title
AESC 3010
Crop Protection
ANSC 3002
Animal Nutrition I
ANSC 3011
Animal Husbandry III
ANSC 3012
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
CPSC 4400
Electives
SLSC 3001
Soil Science II
Credits
8
6
8
2
30
6
60
Marks
200
150
200
50
750
150
1,500
XI. BAGRSC (TEAGASC/IT ANIMAL SCIENCE TRANSFER) PROGRAMME [AGBDF0021]
The regulations for the Second, Third and Fourth University Examinations in Agricultural Science will apply
Fourth University Examination
Course Code Course Title
AESC 3002
Animal Nutrition I
ANSC 3011
Animal Husbandry III
ANSC 3006
Anatomical Structure and Function
INDM 3010
Food Microbiology I
ANSC 3012
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
AERD 4001
Agricultural Policy I
ANSC 3007
Experimental Design and Data Analysis
ANSC 3003
Animal Nutrition II
ANSC 4003
Animal Breeding II
ANSC 4401
Electives
Credits Marks
6
150
8
200
4
100
4
100
2
50
6
150
6
150
4
100
6
150
14
350
60
1,500
XII. BAGRSC (TEAGASC/IT AGRIBUSINESS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT TRANSFER) PROGRAMME
[AGBDF0022]
The regulations for the Second, Third and Fourth University Examinations in Agricultural Science will apply
Fourth University Examination
Course Code Course Title
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 4400
Electives
ECON 4101
National Economics
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Credits
4
8
6
4
4
6
2
4
4
8
4
60
Marks
100
200
150
100
100
150
50
100
100
200
100
1500
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
RDEV 1101
RDEV 1102
RDEV 1103
RDEV 1104
RDEV 1105
RDEV 1106
Part B
RDEV 1107
RDEV 1108
RDEV 1109
RDEV 1110
RDEV 1111
RDEV 1150
Sub Total
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Module
Introduction to Rural Development
Socio-Economic Aspects of Rural Development
Socio-Economic Community/Area Resource Audits
Community and Rural Development through Groups
Choosing and Setting up a Rural Development Related Organisation/Structure
Marketing for Rural Enterprise
Module
Business Planning and Stimulating Rural Enterprise
Interpersonal Communications, Leadership and Group Work Skills
S Designing and Managing an Area Development Plan
Inter-Organisational Partnership and the Role of Support Agencies
Social Exclusion and Gender Equality Issues in Rural Development
Integrated Fieldwork Project
Credits Marks
5
100
5
100
5
100
5
100
5
100
5
100
5
5
5
5
5
5
60
100
100
100
100
100
100
1200
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
RDEV
RDEV
RDEV
RDEV
RDEV
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
13
14
15
16
17
Module
SME Development
Co-operative Theory and Practice
Project Planning and Development
Information Technology
Communications in Development
Part B
RDEV 2006
RDEV 2007
RDEV 2008
RDEV 2009
RDEV 2010
Sub Total
18
19
20
21
22
Module
Public and Social Policy Processes
Community Education & Development
Rural Labour Markets
Rural Development: Social & Economic Aspects of Policy & Planning
Socio-Economic Research/Level Two
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
RDEV
RDEV
RDEV
RDEV
3001
3002
3003
3004
23
24
25
26
Part B
RDEV 3005 27
RDEV 3006 28
RDEV 3007 29
Sub Total
Module
Financial Analysis and Planning
Food Business
Socio-Economic Research/Level Three
Co-operative and Rural Social Enterprise
Credits
5
5
10
10
Marks
100
100
200
200
Module
Health and Social Service Policy
Rural Tourism
Research Project/Thesis
Credits
5
5
20
60
Marks
100
100
400
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, 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.
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
Total
60
1,500



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The overall pass standard shall be 40%. Candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination.
Honours shall be awarded as follows: First Class Honours: 70% or above; Second Class Honours Grade (I) :60%;
Second Class Honours Grade (II): 50%
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.
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
RDEV P110 Group Animation and Facilitation Skills
RDEV P111 Farm Household Situation Analysis
RDEV P112 Options Analysis I
RDEV P113 Options Analysis II
RDEV P114 Financial Management
RDEV P115 Individual Consultation Skills
RDEV P210 Rural Development
RDEV P211 Team Building Skills
RDEV P212 Major Research Project
Total



Credits
6
8
6
6
4
6
4
6
14
60
Marks
150
200
150
150
100
150
100
150
350
1500
The overall pass standard shall be 40%. Candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination.
Honours shall be awarded as follows: First Class Honours: 70% or above; Second Class Honours Grade (I) :60%;
Second Class Honours Grade (II): 50%
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
ERM
ERM
ERM
ERM
ERM
ERM
ERM
Total



Course Title
P008 Module 1: Soils, Nutrients and Environmental Management
P009 Module 2: Farm Buildings and the Environment
P017 Module 3: Rural Planning, Environmental Law & International Agreements
P011 Module 4: Archaeological and Cultural Heritage
P012 Module 5: Conservation & Management of Rural Ecosystems
P018 Management Plan
P013 Project
Credits
8
8
4
4
10
12
14
60
Marks
200
200
100
100
250
300
350
1,500
The overall pass standard shall 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.
Honours shall be awarded as follows: First Class Honours: 70% or above; Second Class Honours Grade (I): 60%;
Second Class Honours Grade (II): 50%.
Candidates who obtain at least 50% in the Higher Diploma Examination will be eligible to proceed to the MAgrSc or
MSc(Agr) (Mode II) in Rural Environmental Conservation and Management.
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MASTER OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE/MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) DEGREE
EXAMINATION
The MAgrSc by thesis (Mode I) degree and MSc(Agr) by thesis (Mode I) degree are Honours degrees.
The MAgrSc by examination (Mode II) and Degree and MSc(Agr) by examination (Mode II) degree may be awarded
with First and Second Class Honours Grade (I); Second Class Honours Grade (II); and Pass.
i.
ii.
For ‘designated areas of study’ (e.g. Food Science) the Honours and Pass Standards are as specified in the
appropriate sections of Marks & Standards.
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%. Honours shall be awarded as follows:
First Class Honours Standard
70%
Second Class Honours Grade (I)
60%
Second Class Honours Grade (II)
50%
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
FOR P011 Silviculture
FOR P012 Forest Harvesting and Forest Economics
FOR P013 Forest Policy & Forest Management
FOR P019 Tree Anatomy and Physiology
AERD P001 Communications
FOR P009 Computer Applications
FOR P016 Forest Biometrics
FOR P017 GIS in Forest Resource Management I
FOR P018 Thesis
Credits
10
8
8
8
4
4
4
4
30
80
Marks
250
200
200
200
100
100
100
100
750
2,000
The overall pass standard will be 40%. Candidates who obtain less than 30% in any of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination.
Honours shall be awarded as follows:
First Class Honours Standard
70%
Second Class Honours Grade (I)
60%
Second Class Honours Grade (II)
50%
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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) (Mode II) degree programme in Rural Development consists 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 40%. The Pass standard
for Part II (research project) is 40%. The marks from Part I and Part II are added to give the overall grade for the degree
programme. Honours shall be awarded as follows:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%
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.
The Higher Diploma programme consists of course work and a minor project only. The pass and Honours standard shall be
as follows:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%
Pass
40%
Masters Degree in Rural Development Programme:
Part I*
Code
RDEV P001
RDEV P002
RDEV P003
RDEV P004
RDEV P005
RDEV P007
RDEV P008
RDEV P009
Course Title
Rural Development
Enterprise Development
Research Methods
Communications
Rural Tourism
Legal Structures for the Community and Voluntary Sector
Rural Policy
Rural Enterprise
Sub Total Part I:
Part II
Code Code
RDEV P201
Course Title
Research Thesis
Total (Part I + Part II):
*Students must undertake 48 credits of courses from the list of courses.
Credits
12
14
10
12
10
2
3
4
48
Marks
300
350
250
300
250
50
75
100
1,200
Credits
32
80
Marks
800
2,000
Higher Diploma in Rural Development Programme:
Part I*
Code
RDEV P001
RDEV P002
RDEV P003
RDEV P004
RDEV P005
RDEV P007
RDEV P008
RDEV P009
Course Title
Rural Development
Enterprise Development
Research Methods
Communications
Rural Tourism
Legal Structures for the Community and Voluntary Sector
Rural Policy
Rural Enterprise
Sub Total Part I:
Part II
RDEV P006 Project
Total (Part I + Part II):
*Students must undertake 48 credits of courses from the list of courses.
Credits
12
14
10
12
10
2
3
4
48
Marks
300
350
250
300
250
50
75
100
1,200
12
60
300
1500
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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)
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
2000
The overall pass standardark 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: (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours: (Grade II)
50%
The Masters degree may be awarded in Year 3.
AGMXF0015/AGMXF0016 (FT), AGMXP0021 (PT) MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) IN
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)/ AGHDF0002 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (HDipET)
Postgraduate programmes in engineering Technology are offered by the Faculty, in conjunction with the Department of
Agricultural and Food Engineering, leading to the degree of MSc(Agr) Mode II or to a Higher Diploma in Engineering
Technology. Entry requirements for both programmes are as for the MSc(Agr) Mode II degree. Students must undertake
one of the three streams in its entirety.
Bioprocess Technology Programme
Code e
AFEN P001
ENGT P001
ENGT P012
ENGT P003
ENGT P004
ENGT P017
Course Title
Process Engineering Principles
Product and Process Development
Project and Research Methods*
Food Process Engineering
Food Manufacturing Technology
Elective**
Total
Credits Marks
8
200
12
300
4
100
12
300
12
300
12
300
60
1,500
Environmental Technology
Code
ENGT P005
ENGT P008
ENGT P010
ENGT P012
ENGT P014
ENGT P015
Total
28
Course Title
Buildings and Environment
Environmental Engineering
Information Technology
Project and Research Methods*
Waste Management
Precision Agriculture
Credits Marks
12
300
12
300
12
300
4
100
12
300
8
200
60
1,500
Mechanisation and IT
Code
AFEN P001
ENGT P010
ENGT P012
ENGT P013
ENGT P016
ENGT P017
Course Title
Process Engineering Principles
Information Technology
Project and Research Methods*
Precision Agriculture and Mechanisation
Power and Machinery
Elective**
Credits Marks
8
200
12
300
4
100
12
300
12
300
12
300
60
1,500
Total
* For the MSc (Agr) degree programme this component will be replaced by a major project (ENGT P011 which will
account for 24 credits (600 marks).
**A student must select any one of the 12 credit courses available in the other two streams that is not a required course for
this stream.
The Pass standard for the Higher Diploma in Engineering Technology will be at 40%. Honours shall be awarded as
follows:
First Class Honours
70%.
Second Class Honours ( Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II )
50%
The Pass standard for the MSc(Agr) degree in Engineering Technology will be 40%.. Honours shall be awarded as follows:
First Class Honours
70%.
Second Class Honours ( Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II )
50%
AGMXF0006 MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT (MSc(Agr)) (Mode II)
Code
ERM
ERM
ERM
ERM
ERM
ERM




P001
P002
P003
P004
P005
P006
Course Title
Environmental Management Sciences
Land Utilisation
Resource Planning
Field Study
Special Topics and Assignments
Research Project
Credits Marks
12
300
12
300
12
300
12
300
8
200
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 standard 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.
Honours shall be awarded as follows: First Class Honours : 70% or above; Second Class Honours (Grade I): 60%;
Second Class Honours (Grade II): 50%.
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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AGMXF0007 MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) DEGREE IN FOOD SCIENCE (MSc(Agr))
(Mode II)
Code
FDSC
INDM
FDSC
FDSC
BMGT
AGRD
P006
P003
P002
P003
P655
P001
Food Chemistry I & II
Food Microbiology
Food Engineering
Nutrition
Agribusiness
Food Production & Legislation
(i) CPSC P001 Food Production
(ii) FDSC P004 Food Legislation
Credits
12
8
8
8
6
4
4
AGRD P002 Marketing, Economics, Personnel(Human Resource Management) and Finance
(i) MKT P619 Marketing
4
(ii) AERD P002 Economics
4
(iii) HRM P615 Personnel (Human Resource Management) and Finance 2
Total




Marks
300
200
200
200
150
100
100
8
10
20
80
50
200
250
500
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 standard shall 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.
Honours shall be awarded as follows: First Class Honours : 70% or above; Second Class Honours (Grade I): 60%;
Second Class Honours (Grade II): 50%.
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.
AGMXF0011 MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) DEGREE 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
HUAS P001 Intensive Programme
Credits Marks
5
125
General Programme
HUAS P002 International Humanitarian Law
HUAS P003 Medicine - Epidemiology
HUAS P005 Geopolitics
HUAS P006 Management
HUAS P014 Social Anthropology
5
5
5
5
5
125
125
125
125
125
Specialisation
HUAS P010 Research Project/Placement*
HUAS P015 Development Issues and Strategies
HUAS P016 Communications
HUAS P019 Introduction to Specialisation
HUAS P020 Sociology of Rehabilitation
Total
5
8
8
1
8
60
125
200
200
25
200
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)
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


The pass and honours standard for the Higher Diploma in Rural Development (Humanitarian Assistance) will be as
follows:
First Class Honours
70%.
Second Class Honours ( Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II )
50%
Pass
40%
The pass and honours mark for the MSc (Agr) (Mode II) degree in Humanitarian Assistance will be as follows:
First Class Honours
70%.
Second Class Honours ( Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II )
50%
Pass
40%
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. Candidates
who obtain less than 30% in any one of the required subjects will be debarred from passing the examination
AGMXF0008 MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE) DEGREE IN PLANT PROTECTION
(MSc(Agr)) (MODE II)
Code
AESC P001
AESC P002
AESC P003
AESC P004
AESC P005




Course Title
Review of Plant Disease, Pest and Weed Problems
Properties and Use of Pesticides
Strategies for Pest and Disease Control
Special Topics and Assignments
Research Project
Credits Marks
14
350
14
350
12
300
12
300
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 standard shall 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.
Honours will be awarded as follows
The First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%.
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%.
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.
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
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 standard shall be 40%. Candidates who obtain less than 30% in any one of the required subjects will be
debarred from passing the examination.
The Honours standards are as follows:
First Class Honours
70%.
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II )
50%
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[AGCTP0002]- CERTIFICATE IN FOOD SAFETY AND HANDLING
FDSC 1001 - 1007
Course Title
Theory
Practical
Marks
100
100
200
The pass standard will be 40%; each component of the examination must be passed.
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade 1):
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II):
50%
[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.
Code
Course Title
HUAS 1001 Introduction to Emergency Relief Work (Journal)
HUAS 1002 Management (Project
Total
Marks
200
300
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.
[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
RDEV 1701
RDEV 1702
RDEV 1703
RDEV 1704
RDEV 1705
1
2
3
4
5
RDEV 1706 6
Part A
RDEV 1707
RDEV 1708
RDEV 1709
RDEV 1710
RDEV 1711
RDEV 1750
Total
7
8
9
10
11
12
Module
Introduction to Rural Development
Socio-Economic Aspects of Rural Development
Socio-Economic Community/Area Resource Audits
Community and Rural Development through Groups
Choosing & Setting up a Rural Development Related
Organisation/Structure
Marketing for Rural Enterprise
Credits
5
5
5
5
5
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
5
100
Module
Business Planning and Stimulating Rural Enterprise
Interpersonal Communications, Leadership and Group Work Skill
Designing and Managing an Area Development Plan
Inter-Organisational Partnerships and the Role of Support Agencies
Gender and Equality Issues in Rural Development
Integrated Fieldwork Project
Credits
5
5
5
5
5
5
60
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
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.
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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.
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.
[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 40%; each component of the examination must be passed.
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I: 60%
Second Class Honours, Grade II: 50%
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