Department of Animal Science and Animal Technology

HOD'S WELCOME MESSAGE

Dr (Mrs) H.I. Ajayi

Welcome to the webpage of the department of Animal Science and Animal Technology, Benson Idahosa University. The department was established in 2012 but had operated as a unit in the then department of Agriculture, prior to this time. The quest for improved livelihood, nutrition
and ease of access to cheaper sources of protein is on especially in the not so developed countries. The department of Animal Science and Animal Technology is positioned to proffer solution to these and other challenges.

OUR VISION

The vision of the department stems from the divine Mandate of Benson Idahosa University, which was conceived by her founder the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa. His vision was to ‘Raise up an army of professionals and academics who will go in Christ’s name to the ends of the world with
the fire of the Holy Ghost to impart truth by precept and example’.

OUR MISSION

The department aspires to be a model for “Academic Excellence with Godliness”. We are set to will raise Academics, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, who will be effective disciples for Christ by excelling in the field of Animal Science and Tourism. We are committed to the mission of raising leaders, who are complete in spirit mind and body; thus contributing to the production of high-level leadership and quality manpower for Nigeria
and the world.

Our key services are teaching, research, community development and character building. We perform these functions by judiciously utilizing current information and communication technology, networking with similar institutions worldwide, putting people first in operations and emphasizing Christian ethical values. The beneficiaries of our services are students, employers of labour, present and future generations, Nigeria and the global community.

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100-Level
First Semester

CodeTitleCredit Units
CHM 111General Chemistry I (Physical)3
BOT 111Botany I (Diversity of plants)2
ZOO 111Zoology I2
PHY 111General physics I3
MTH 111Mathematics I (Algebra and Trigonometry)3
CSC 111Introduction to Computing I2
GST 111Use of English & Library I2
GST112Philosophy and Logic2
IDS 111Rudiments of Christian Faith2
FRN 111Functional French I0
CDS 113Community Development0
Total Credits21

Second Semester

CHM 121General Chemistry II (Organic)3
BOT 121Botany II (Plant forms & Function)2
ZOO 121Zoology II2
MTH 122Calculus3
GST 121Use of English and Library II2
GST 122History & Philosophy of Science2
GST 123Nigerian Peoples & Culture2
CSC 121Introduction to Computing II2
IDS 121Life and Times of the Arch. Bishop B. Idahosa2
FRN 121Functional French II0
CDS 123Community Development0
Total Credits20

200-Level
First Semester

CodeCourse TitleCredit Unit
AGR 201Field Study I (practical Agric)2
AGR 211Introduction to Agriculture2
ANS 212Introduction to Agric-Biochemistry2
CPP 213Principles of Crop Production (UME)2
SOS 214Principles of Soil Science2
AEE 211Principles of Agric. Economics2
FWL 211Principles of Forestry2
ANS 210Principles of Animal Health & Diseases2
FIS 211Introduction to Fisheries Resources of Africa2
IDS 211Christian Life2
FRN 211Functional French III0
GST 111Use of English & Library (DE)2
GST112Philosophy and Logic (DE)2
IDS 111Rudiments of Christian Faith (DE)2
Total Credits20/24

 

Second Semester

ANS 221Animal Anatomy & Physiology2
CPP 221Crop Anatomy, Taxonomy & Physiology2
ANS 222Principles of Animal Production2
CPP 222Principles of Crop Protection2
AGR 223Introduction to Climatology & Bio-geography2
AGT 221Introduction to Food Science and Technology (UME)2
GST 222Peace and Conflicts Resolution2
FRN 221Functional French IV0
IDS 221Evangelism, Missions and Discipleship2
GST 121Use of English and Library II (DE)2
GST 122History & Philosophy of Science (DE)2
GST 123Nigerian Peoples & Culture (DE)2
IDS 121Life and times of the Arch. Bishop B. Idahosa (DE)2
Total Credits16/22

300-Level
First Semester

CodeCourse TitleCredit Unit
AGR 301Field Study2
SOS 311Land Use and Aerial and Ground Survey2
CPP 312Arable Crop production2
AEX 311Intr. to Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology2
SOS 312Soil Chemistry and Microbiology2
AGR 313Data structure and processing2
ANS 311Poultry Production2
CPP 313Introduction to Entomology2
ANS 312Swine and Rabbit Production2
ENT 318Entrepreneurial Theory2
AEE312Introduction to Farm Management & Production Econ2
CPP 213Principles of Crop production (DE)2
Total Credits22/24

Second Semester

ANS 321Ruminant Animal Production I2
CPP 321Permanent Crop Production2
AGR 322Introductions to Genetics and Breeding2
ANS 323Biochemistry for Agriculture2
AGR 323Statistics and Data Processing2
AGT 321Introduction to Farm Machinery2
AEX 321Extension Teaching, Learning Process and Methods2
AGR321Computer Application to Agricultural Production2
ANS 324Introduction to Biotechnology2
CPP 324Plant Pathology2
ENT 328Entrepreneurial Practical2
AGT 221Introduction to Food science and Technology (DE)2
Total Credits22/24

400-Level
(Practical Year)

CodeCourse TitleCredit Unit
CPP 401Crop Production Techniques4
ANS 401Animal Husbandry4
CPP 402Crop Protection, Pest and Disease Control3
ANS 402Animal Health Management3
CPP 403Agric products Storage and Processing3
SOS 401Farm Design, Farm Survey and Land Use Planning3
AGT 401Farm Mechanization and Workshop practices3
AEX 401Extension Practices2
AEE 401Farm Management, Records & Accounts2
AGR 400Report Writing3
SOS 402Soil Fertility, Soil and Water Management2
AGT 402Agricultural Meteorology2
Total Credits34

SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION OPTION

500-Level Courses
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Unit
SOS 511Soil Microbiology2
SOS 512Soil Taxonomy and Survey2
SOS 513Soil Management and Conservation2
SOS 514Analytical Technique in Soil Science2
SOS 515Soil Chemistry2
SOS 516Field Experimentation2
CPP 517Horticultural Crop Production2
CPP 516Seed Production and Certification (E)2
AEX512Agricultural Extension Organisation and
Supervision (E)		2
Total16

Second Semester

SOS 500Project6
SOS 521Soil Fertility and Crop Nutrition2
SOS 522Soil and Plant Analysis2
SOS 523Seminar2
SOS 524Soil Physics2
CPP 522Weed Science2
AEE 524Principles of Co-operative in Agriculture (E)2
AEE 526Agric. Project Appraisals, Management and Evaluation (E)2
Total18

500 LEVEL COURSES
First Semester

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Unit
ANS 511Ruminant Production II2
ANS 512Applied Animal Breeding2
   
ANS 513Reproductive Physiology and Artificial Insemination2
ANS 514Principles of Feed Manufacturing2
ANS 515Animal Experimentation and Research Technique2
ANS 516Pasture and Range Management2
ANS 517Seminar2
AEX 511Administration and Programme Planning in Extension (E)2
AEE 515Agricultural Marketing and Pricing (E)2
FIS 514Fish Nutrition      (E)2
Total 16

Second Semester

ANS 500Project6
ANS 521Monogastric Nutrition2
ANS 522Ruminant Nutrition2
ANS 523Animal Product and Handling2
ANS 524Animal Health and Diseases2
ANS 525Livestock Economics2
ANS 526Game Productions and Utilization (E)2
FIS 525Fish Processing Technology (E)2
Total 18



First Year (100 Level Courses)

Admission into preliminary courses for degrees in Animal Production, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Communication and Extension Services, Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition, Food Science and Technology (As an option in Animal Science before the take off of a full-fledged Department of Agricultural Technology), Soil Science, Environmental Management, Home Science and Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Catering and Hotel Management, Tourism and Hospitality at Benson Idahosa University will be by the UME entrance examination, which shall be open to:

  1. Candidates who have obtained credits in at least five subjects at the G. C. E. ordinary level or at the West African School Certificate Examination/Senior Secondary School Certificate, NECO, or NABTEB at not more than two sittings. The five subjects obtained must include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology/Agric Science and any other subject chosen from Physics, Geography, Economics, Statistics and Additional Mathematics. At least a pass in Physics is required.

Waiver

  1. Candidates with credit in Biology and Agricultural science together with credits in English Language, Chemistry and Mathematics may be admitted.
  2. Candidates who have obtained a Merit/Credit pass in English Language at the Teacher’s Grade II Examination or at a similar Examination certified equivalent to the afore-mentioned by the University Admissions Board and in addition, have at least four acceptable merit/credits as specified in (1) above are also eligible to apply.
  3. Candidates may also satisfy the matriculation requirements by combining their WASC credits or GCE (ordinary level) and NCE provided also that the merging of the two levels would give such Candidates at least five subjects in not more than two sittings.

Direct Entry Admission

In addition to satisfying the matriculation requirements as stated for candidates seeking    admission to First Year courses, candidates for direct entry into the second year courses, must:

  1. Obtain passes at the Advanced Level GCE or HSC/HND in Chemistry and at least one of the following; Biology, Zoology, Botany, Agricultural Science, Physics, Geography, Economics or Mathematics.
  2. Candidates who have obtained OND at approved Agricultural, Fisheries, Forestry, and Wildlife Schools with at least credit Passes in addition to UME requirements may be eligible for direct entry.
  3. NCE (Agric. Science) from a recognised College of Education, NND or HND from a recognised College of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry and Wildlife with at least a credit pass.
  4. HND or NND in the Science (Chemistry, HND or NND Zoology, Botany, or Biology).

BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY (BIU)

Private Mail Bag 1100,
University Way.
Off Upper Adesuwa Road
Government Reservation Area (GRA).
Benin City
Nigeria

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