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MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

College of Education and External Studies

School of Distance & Lifelong Learning

Department of Open & Distance Learning

In Collaboration with:

College of Natural Sciences

School of Biological Sciences & School of Physical

Sciences

REVIEWED BSC EXTERNAL DEGREE

PROGRAMME (SCX)

MAY 2011

Table of Contents

Part A:

Regulations

1.0 PREAMBLE

1.1 Historic Perspective

The Bachelor of Science External Degree programme which is the focus of this

restructuring was established in the year 2000 with funding support from the Carnegie

Corporation of New York. This programme was officially launched on 11th April, 2002

with the following disciplines on offer: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Biology.

The programme has since been offered as a collaborative venture between the then

Faculty of Science (FoS), now College of Natiral Sciences and the Department of

Distance Education (DDE), now Department of Open and Distance Learning in the

Institute of Adult and Continuing Education (IACE), now School of Distance and

Lifelong Learning.

There was however, a clear demand from the public for the B.Sc. (External) programme

to open up in other disciplines including Statistics, Economics, Computer Science,

Geography and Psychology, to enable the students on the programme have a wider set of

combinations to choose from. In response to this, the I.A.C.E., through the Department

of Distance Education, worked with the respective Departments servicing the identified

disciplines to bring them on board. In 2003/2004 academic year, the programme was

reviewed to take on more subjects than the original four with a view to broadening access

and increasing enrolment. Each Department identified courses to be offered to the B.Sc.

(External) students in collaboration with the I.A.C.E. This proposal was therefore re-

submitted to the relevant organs of the University for approval to include these

disciplines in the expanded B.Sc. (External) programme. Over the years, Geography

failed to attract students and was phased out.

In the 10 years of its existence, the programme has so far graduated 164 male and 12

female scientists. Out of these 2 have obtained First Class and 172 have obtained

Second Class Honours Degrees. A number of graduates from the programme have

gained admission to graduate programmes of various universities in the country and

abroad. Currently, the BSc (External) programme has a total enrolment of 182 male

and24 female students.

Following the recommendations of the Academic Programmes Restructuring Committee

in first quarter of 2010, the FoS reviewed this curriculum to address pertinent issues that

were raised. A stakeholder workshop for the BSc (External) was held on May 14 and 15,

2010 to deliberate on these changes and these were subsequently approved by the Faculty

of Science Board.

1.2 Philosophy of BSc External Degree Programme

The BSc External programme was established on the premis that information technology,

agricultural and manufacturing industries will provide the much-needed impetus in

Uganda‟s developing economy in this millennium. This will require a good foundation in

learning Basic Sciences. There is also a general lack of Science teachers in the country.

It is therefore imperative that the teaching of Science is strengthened.

Like the BSc regular programme, the BSc External prohramme aims at producing basic

scientists who will function effectively in the local, regional and international market. A

basic scientist is a specialist who should be competent, skilful, and innovative and should

always be at the frontiers of knowledge. Furthermore, a scientist should be able to impart

scientific skills to others, undertake research for the creation of knowledge, development

of methodologies and products.

The need to train and equip Science teachers with practical and theoretical skills, to make

the Science subjects more interesting and applied, has to be addressed as early as

possible. If this were addressed, it would cater for the country‟s current and future

science human resource needs in secondary schools, tertiary institutions and industry.

This calls for an increased output of science teachers and other science-based

professionals.

After graduation, a basic scientist should be able to exhibit competences in the following

broad educational areas:

i. Scientific knowledge and skills to be imparted to others.

ii. Research skills to engage in problem identification and finding solutions through

enquiry and development.

iii. Application of Science in the service of society

iv. Innovation and opening new areas of inquiry

v. Being abreast with current advances in science

A special feature of the four-year Bachelor of Science (External) degree programme is its

flexibility, which permits candidates from upcountry to attain higher academic

qualifications, improves their skills and job security without the necessity to leave their

places of work for long periods of time. The course content is designed for people

wishing to take Science subjects such as Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics,

Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Geography, Economics and Psychology as major

or minor.

This programme would benefit particularly the Science Advanced Level leavers, who

possess minimum University entry academic requirements and more so those who cannot

afford full-time programmes and would rather work and study by the distance education

scheme. In addition, there are many diploma holders in science-based professions in

various sectors. All these would benefit greatly from this programme by improving their

skills and by getting a higher qualification.

1.3 Justification

There is an acute shortage of well-trained scientists of carious professions and especially

the teaching profession in Uganda and in the region in general. Makerere University,

through the Department of Distance Education, has a mandate to impart academic skills

to a wider specific sector. In this regard, practicing science teachers and other science-

based professionals would have the opportunity to pursue degree programmes without

leaving their work stations for long periods.

The population explosion in secondary schools caused by Universal Primary Education

(U.P.E.) demands for more Science teachers. Candidates to meet this need will be drawn

from Advanced Level leavers and diploma holders in science-based professions.

The development of this country will depend on the development of Science. And such

development must start now.

1.4 Guide to the Changes in the Programme

The following cross-cutting courses have been added into all Faculty of Science

programmes:

Year I Semester I:

CSK 1101- Communication Skills

3CUs

Year II Semester III:

DES 1108- Development Studies

3CUs

Each course has a lecturer appended and the status of the lecturer has been specified

(full-time/part-time), a requirement by the National Council for Higher Education.

Minimum requirements and format of courses as specified by National Council for

Higher Education have been satisfied.

Students will be admitted to two subjects in first year instead of three subjects. This

has anabled the faculty to introduce new courses so as to teach more science.

Duplication of courses across other faculties has been addressed. The faculty has

given appropriate codes to the affected units.

Some courses have been shifted from one semester to another, others merged and in a

few cases others droped.

1.4.1 Botany

Course Code and Title CHANGED

BOX 1101 Forms, Structures and Classification of Kingdoms title and code

BOX 1102 Flowering Plant Growth and Development code

BCX 1101 Cell Biology new

BOX 1204 Basic Ecology code

BOX1205 Basic Genetics code and title

BOX2103 Diversity and Evolution I: Fungi and Lichens code and title

BOX2104 Diversity and Evolution-II: Lower plants & Gymnosperms code and title

BOX2105 Diversity and Evolution- III: Higher Plants-Dicotyledons code and title

BOT2106 Diversity and Evolution-IV: Higher Plants-Monocotyledons code and title

BOX 3104 Herbarium Techniques and Management new

BOX2205 Plant-Water Relations and Mineral Nutrition title

BOX2206 Biostatistics current

BOX3201 Introductory crop improvement and plant genetic resources current

BCX 3204 Molecular biology new

BOX 4105 Energy Relations of Plant Communities title

BOX 4104 Plant Biotechnology title and code

BOX 4101 Weed Biology title and code

ZOX 4207 Wildlife Ecology & Conservation new

BOX 3204 Research Project code

BOX 4207 Molecular Biology and Genetics II* title and code

BOX 3205 Natural Resources and Conservation Ecology* title

BOX 4204 Soil Microbiology and Plant Pathology* title

BOX 4206 Advanced Plant Taxonomy * code

BOX3206 Plant Physiology* code

Biotechnology aspects were added from unit BCH 3103.

Consequently the credit unit was increased from 3 CU to 4 CU.

1.5 Nomenclature

The programme is called the Bachelor of Science (BSc) External.

1.6 Nature of Programme

The Bachelor of Science External is a distance education programme. That is to say, it is

an accredited study programme of the university in which the bulk of the interaction

between the various individual and institutional actors in the teaching and learning

process is remote and therefore mediated by educational technologies.

Specially prepared self-study print materials have been prepared for the courses that have

been on offer. These form the core of the delivery process. Existing self-study materials

will be revised to meet the requirements of the revised curriculum and new ones

developed to fill gaps created by the review. Self-study sessions are supplemented by

tutorial session during face-to-face sessions, student study group activities, and tutor-

marked assignments.

Currently, Makerere University is developing e-learning capacity using the Makerere

University e-Learning Environment (MUELE). External students however have limited

access to computers and Internet, thus limiting the possibilities of using this facility. As

access to Internet improves nationally and through the satellite campuses and the IACE

regional cetres, efforts will be made to ensure that all courses in the new curriculum are

made available through MUELE. Staff will, as much as possible, make use of e-learning

facilities like discussion forum and drop boxes for assignments. This will increase student

activity/participation in the learning process.

1.7 Mode of Instruction

Most instruction is by the self-study method supported by lectures and tutorials during

face-to-face sessions. Students are encouraged to participate actively by asking questions

and contributing to discussions during face-to-face meetings. Tutorials are organised by

the respective lecturers, where students are encouraged to solve problems by themselves

and in groups. There will be practical sessions attached to most courses. Students will be

guided by the course instructor and tutorial assistants assigned to the course. These too

will be handled during face-to-face sessions. Student group discussions are encouraged

outside lecture time. Use of other resources, including internet, is encouraged.

Assignments and tests will contribute to the final assessment.

1.8 Duration of Programme

The duration of the program shall be four academic years consisting of eight semesters

and three recess terms. Each semester lasts seventeen (17) weeks two of which are for

examinations. Each recess term is 10 weeks.

A student who progresses normally should complete the programme of study withing not

less than eight semesters and not more than twelve semesters.

1.9 Target Group

The programme targets two categories of people. These are Advanced level leavers and

diploma holders in relevant science-based disciplines. Specifically, the programme is

designed to appeal to Grade V science teachers, technicians and other scientists who want

to improve on their knowledge and skills (Technical Diplomas), candidates who dropped

out of relevant undergraduate programmes for non-academic reasons, and university

graduates who wish to change their careers.

2.0 OBJECTIVES

2.1 General Objectives

The overall objectives of offering a B.Sc. (External) Degree programme include:

To produce sufficiently trained scientists with knowledge and skills to meet the

current and future human resource needs of the country and region.

To create interest in learning and applying Science at all levels of learning.

Promoting usage of distance education mode of teaching and learning.

Increasing access to those working in the science-related field in Uganda and beyond

to university education.

Providing wide opportunity to promote cost sharing in education.

2.2 Specific Objectives

The specific objectives of the programme include to:

Build a cadre of well trained scientists who will contribute to the development of the

country.

Provide practical scientific skills to the students.

Generate awareness of the role of Science in development, scientific research,

economic and cultural environmental management.

Enable those working as scientists at research, educational and other scientific

institutions to upgrade their knowledge of science through acquisition of content and

professional knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to teach/practice those subjects

that will be offered.

Enable students develop an evaluative mind in modern theories of science, thus

making them agents of change.

Acquire and sharpen skills of scientific research.

3.0 ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PROGRAMME

The Bachelor of Science External programme shall be run on a collaborative arrangement

between the Institute of Adult and Continuing Education (IACE) and the Faculty of

Science as core partners. A Programme Committee composed of the core partners shall

oversee the implementation of the programme.

The responsibilities of the core partners are as outlined below:

3.1 The Institute of Adult & Continuing Education (IACE)

Through her Department of Distance Education, the IACE shall be responsible for the

day-to-day administration and management of the programme. This will include the

following specific responsibilities:

1. Orientation of students and staff to the Distance Education mode of study

2. The development of study materials

3. Procurement of study materials from external sources

4. Distribution of study materials

5. Guidance and counselling of students

6. Planning and management of face-to-face sessions

7. The collection of assignments and return of assignments to the students

8. Provision of support services to each student throughout the duration of his/her

course

9. Plan and manage upcountry tutorial programmes

10. Plan and administer examinations

11. Prepare payments for all services rendered to the programme

12. Collaborate with other Distance Education institutions for the refinement of the

programme

3.2 The Faculty of Science (FoS)

The Faculty of Science shall be responsible for the academic matters of the programme,

which shall include:

1. The development and implementation of the curriculum

2. Identifying academic staff to teach on the various courses

3. Identifying and seconding writers and reviewers of the study materials

4. Vetting study materials and recommending for purchase

5. Carrying out progressive assessment of students

6. Setting and marking examinations

7. Presenting results to the University Senate

8. Development and refinement of the programme

9. Any other academic duties required of her.

4.0 RESOURCES

Resources and Infrastructure

The Department of Computer Science and the Faculty of Computing and Information

Technology have the enough resources and infrastructure to sufficiently run the revised

program.

Lecture Space

Initialy, the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology housed in a 2,500 square

meter building (Block A). In January 2009, a new 12,000 square meter building (Block

B) was officially opened. The new building has lecture rooms together with general and

specialized laboratories. The two buildings sufficiently cater for all the lecture and lab

space requirements for all the teaching in the faculty.

Computer Laboratories

The old and new faculty buildings have general laboratories (strictly for students

practice), teaching laboratories and specialized laboratories. These laboratories are shared

among the departments of the faculty and are scheduled by the ICT services unit.

Currently, the faculty has approximately 2000 computers and 5000 students. This leads to

a student to computer ration of 1: 2.5 which is adequate for the practical components of

the curriculum.

Software

On top of the physical computers, students need software for the different practical

sessions. Different computers are installed with different software depending on their

focus. Most of the software is available as free distributions for academic purposes. The

faculty and department therefore have (and can access) enough software that can run the

practical aspects of the program.

4.1 Personnel

The current academic staff from the Institute of Adult and Continuing Education (IACE),

Faculty of Sciences (FoS), Faculty of Economics and Management (FEMA), Institute of

Statistics and Applied Economics (ISAE), Institute of Psychology (MUIP) and the

Faculty of Computing and Information Technology Science (FCIT) who are teaching on

the current BSc External programme will continue to offer their services in their

respective fields in the restructured programme. The current composition and

qualifications of the academic members of staff is shown in Table 1.1. However the

percentage of those with Ph.D. degrees is 54%. Of those members of staff with M. Sc.

degrees, 22 have registered at Makerere University and abroad for Ph.D. programmes.

The current number of technical staff is 57. In addition the faculty has a high caliber of

administrative and Support Staff.

Additionally, there are personnel with accumulated wealth of experience in the practice

of Distance Education in the Department of Distance Education, IACE. A number of

them have been trained in and exposed to the implementation and administration of

Distance Learning both locally and internationally. The Department of Distance

Education also boasts of both local and international collaborative linkages that will

continue to help sharpen the restructured programme.

4.2 Facilities and equipment

The B.Sc. External Programme students will use the existing facilities of the University

e.g. classrooms, laboratories, the libraries, games facilities, the University Hospital and

the already developed instruction materials for Distance Learning in diverse subjects.

It will also have the opportunity to continue using the various upcountry IACE centres

that serve as bases for students to develop their study groups and to access Internet and

other facilities.

Over time the IACE has also acquired a range of equipment that will be used to enhance

provision of the programme. These include vehicles, study materials reproduction

equipment, computers and accessories. The Department maintains a tight maintenance

schedule for all its equipment to ensure long life. The budgets for replacement of warn

equipment and parts are also in place.

4.3 Specialised Facilities

Apart from the basic facilities, that is lecture space, teaching laboratories and equipment,

the Faculty of Science also has the following specialized facilities for teaching and

research and inter office communication:

The Makerere University Herbarium and Botanic Garden on the Main Campus under

the management of the Department of Botany.

The Natural History Museum and Aquarium in the Department of Zoology.

Radioisotope Laboratory in the Department of Physics.

Solar energy laboratory in Physics and seismological network

The Science Workshop which was established for the purpose of maintaining

equipment in the Faculty.

Internet kiosk.

Central Computer Labs.

Xray Fluorescence facility in the Department of Geology – this is the only such

facility in the country.

The Faculty plans to establish a Faculty Library and a Faculty Central Laboratory.

The Science Workshop will also be expanded and strengthened.

The Physics Departmental facilities consist of four undergraduate laboratories,

namely, the first and second year laboratories with mechanics, electrical and

properties of matter experiments; and the electronics and optics laboratories.

There is a project laboratory, which houses the clays research equipment and is also

used by postgraduate students and third year (fourth year external) students on

projects.

The other research laboratories are solar energy and radioisotope laboratories. There

is also a well equipped computer laboratory, a lecture room and a lecture theatre.

There are other facilities available for use within the Faculty of Science, when there is

need.

The Departmental library has good collection of books and Journals. In addition to

the Book Bank books, students are free to use the facilities provided by the Main

Library.

4.4 Funding

The B.Ed. External shall continue to be a private programme. Students will have to pay

for all the requirements of the programme. The budget for running the programme is

attached (Appendix 2).

The current fees structure for the B.Ed. External programme was last revised in 1999.

Changes in costs of materials production inputs and services over time have reduced the

real value of the fees substantially, thus necessitating a revision.

4.5 Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for privately sponsored students shall be 900,000/= Uganda shillings per

year for Ugandans and 2,545,200 Ugandans shillings per year for international students.

5.0 GENERAL REGULATIONS

Studies and examinations for the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) External programme shall

be governed by the general regulations of the University and in addition, by the

regulations of the Faculty of Science.

5.1 Requirements for Admission to BSc External Degree Programmes

Requirements for admission to the BSc External programme shall identical to those for

the BSc regular programme. To be admitted to the B.Sc External program, a candidate

must satisfy the general admission requirements for Makerere University. In addition,

the following regulations shall hold:

Direct Entry Scheme

For admission under the Direct Entry Scheme, a candidate must have:

(i) At least the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE or its equivalent) and

(ii) Two Advanced Level Passes in Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Economics,

Geography, Mathematics, and Physics.

(iii) For purposes of computing weighted points, the „A‟ level subjects shall be grouped

and weighted as follows:

Group Weight Subjects

Essential 3 Any two best done of the above subjects

Relevant 2 The third done of the above subjects

Desirable 1 General paper, subsidiary Mathematics

Others ½ All others

Diploma Holders’ Scheme

For a candidate to be admitted via the diploma entry scheme, he/she must:

(i) Have at least five passes got at the same sitting of Uganda Certificate of Education or

its equivalent.

(ii) Have at least one principle pass and two subsidiary passes from the same sitting of

the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or it equivalent.

The diploma must be from an Institution recognized by the National Council for Higher

Education of Uganda.

The applicants to be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Science External should

be selected from the categories specified below and must meet the requirements for each

category as indicated:

(a) National Teachers’ Colleges

(i) Must have at least a second-class diploma.

(ii) Must have studied any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Biology,

Chemistry, Economics, Physics, Geography, or Agriculture.

(b) Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo and UTCs

(i) Must have a Higher National Diploma with Credit.

(ii) And have qualified in any of the following areas: Mathematics, Physics,

Chemistry and Biology.

(c) Agricultural Colleges

(Arapai, Nyapea, Fisheries Training Institute Entebbe, Bukalasa, Busitema,

Veterinary Training Institute.)

(i) Must have at least a second-class diploma.

(ii) And have training in the following areas: Agriculture, Biology.

(d) School of Health Sciences

(i) The following: Radiographers, Dispensers, Nurses, Medical Laboratory

Technicians or Environmental Health Officers.

(ii) Must have at least a second class diploma

(iii) And have training in the following related areas: Physics, Biology, and

Chemistry.

The applicants should have had a minimum of twoyears experience at Diploma level.

Mature-Age Entry

For admission under the Mature-Age Entry Scheme, a candidate must pass the Mature-

Age Entry Examination in those subjects that he/she desires to study at the University.

5.2 Registration

Candidates admitted to the B.Sc. External Degree Programme must register, on payment

of the appropriate registration fee, other functional and tuition fees as determined by

relevant University organ. Registration will be for those subjects to which the candidate

has formally been admitted. Registration should be completed within the two weeks of

the orientation period at the beginning of the semester. Offer of a place will be cancelled

after the two weeks unless valid and acceptable reasons explaining failure to register have

been given by the candidate.

A person who fails to register within the above specified time may re-apply for admission

at another opportune time.

The name in which the candidate shall be registered shall be that which appears on the

candidate‟s Diploma Certificate or the equivalent document offered as an entry

qualification, except where changes have been affected through valid legal authorities.

5.3 The Semester Structure

The first semester shall comprise of:

Orientation face-to-face and registration (2 weeks)

Self-study and study group tutorials (12 weeks)

Face-to-face and examinations (3 weeks)

The second semester will comprise of:

Face-to-face (2 weeks)

Self-study and study group tutorials (12 weeks)

Face-to-face and examinations (3 weeks)

The recess term will comprise of 10 weeks of supervised field attachment.

Examinations will be done at the end of each semester of each academic year.

6.0 CURRICULUM

6.1 Course Load

The minimum course load allowed for the B.Sc. (External) shall be 12 Credit Units per

semester. The maximum course load per semester shall be 18 Credit Units. The normal

load per semester shall be 15 Credit Units. The minimum graduation load shall therefore

be a total of 108 Credit Units.

Every individual choice of teaching subjects is subject to approval by the Board of

Studies of the Faculty of Science and Senate. No candidate is deemed registered without

such an approval and no change of the programme is permitted without the approval of

the Board or Senate.

6.2 Types of Courses

Courses in the programme shall be classified as follows:

(a) A Core course is one that must be registered for and passed by a student to obtain a

degree.

(b) An Elective course is one that may be taken to make up the minimum requirements of

the degree.

(c) An Audited course is one that a student attends but is not examined in.

(d) A Prerequisite course is one that must be taken before a related higher level course

and in which a student needs to score at least 50% before moving to the next level.

6.3 Course Credits

Instruction shall be by courses quantified into course credit units. The Credit Unit is a

contact hour per week per semester in the regular programme. For distance education, a

credit unit is equivalent to a series of 15 contact hours covered largely by self-study

where self-study comprises of individual study of specially written materials provided by

the Department of Distance Education, reference materials, and any other literature, and

peer group discussions/work. This is supported by short lectures and tutorials during

face-to-face sessions.

One contact hour (CH) is calculated as being equivalent to:

One lecture hour (LH)

Two laboratory/practical/fieldwork hours (PH)

Two tutorial hours (TH)

Two self-study hours (SH)

No course shall carry less than two Credit Units.

6.4 Degree Plan

The degree plan is prepared by the student with the advice sought from the related

departments and approved by the Deans of the major and minor programme areas. The

degree plan may never supersede requirements in the calendar of the year. The student is

responsible for meeting all requirements as per Faculty Regulations. Usually, the degree

plan is filled in the Dean‟s Office after achieving 30 CU

6.5 Declaration of Major

Each B.Sc. External student must select a major field of study not later than the

beginning of the semester in which he/she enrolls for the 54th CU. The primary purpose

of the major is to encourage each student to explore a subject area in considerable depth.

This depth study complements the breadth of study promoted by the Core Requirements

and: in many cases, by a student‟s choice of electives. Work in depth permits practice in

critical analysis and the solving of problems. Because of its depth, such study also

provides a sense of how knowledge grows and is shaped by time and circumstances.

6.6 Requirements for the Major

Undergraduates will select a major after achieving 30 CU. All undergraduate major

programmes except for certain Honors degree programmes that require application and

admission in advance are open to all students. Students may change their majors at any

time upon request; in some fields, though; a late change could easily result in extending

their period of undergraduate study. The Faculty sets the minimum requirements for the

major fields of study. These requirements usually allow latitude for tailoring a major

programme to a student‟s specific educational goals. The responsibility for developing a

major programme within the requirements lies ultimately with the individual student

working in consultation with major subject Head of

6.7 Limits on CU for Majors

In order to achieve the values of study in depth, a well-structured major should constitute

at least one-third of a student‟s programme. To ensure the values of breadth, a major

should comprise no more than two-thirds of a student‟s programme.

Major requirements in related subjects essential to the structure of a given major should

be counted as part of the major programme in applying these guidelines.

6.8 Minors

Specific requirements for minors are listed under degree programmes.

6.9 Programme Structure

The subject-by-subject and course-by-course detailed structure respectively appear as

Sections B and C of this document.

7.0 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

7.1 Board of Examiners

There shall be a Board of Examiners of the Faculty of Science, which shall consist of

External and Internal Examiners as appointed by Senate, on the recommendation of the

Board of Studies of the Faculty of Science. The Dean of the Faculty of Science shall

chair the Board of Examiners.

The Board of Examiners shall recommend to the Board of Studies of the Faculty of

Science the mark which shall be awarded to each candidate in each course, based on the

candidate‟s performance in course work and examinations.

All decisions of the Board of Examiners are subject to ratification by the Board of

Studies of the Faculty of Science, or the Dean on its behalf if so authorized by the Board

of Studies of the Faculty of Science.

The Board of Studies of the Faculty of Science shall recommend to Senate what shall

finally be awarded to each candidate in each course based on the candidate‟s performance

in course work and examinations.

7.2 Assessment

Assessment is to be done by progressive assessments (like tests, assignments, group

work) during the semester and final examination. The final examination may be purely

written, purely practical or having a written and practical component. Progressive

assessments constitute 40% of the final score and the final examination will constitute

60%.

7.3 Grading and pass mark

Grading will be based on the final score for each examination using the ranges below:

Marks Letter Grade Grade Point

90-100 A+ 5 Exceptional

80-89 A 5 Excellent

75-79 B+ 4.5 Very good

70-74 B 4 Good

65-69 C+ 3.5 Fairly good

60-64 C 3 Pass

55-59 D+ 2.5 Marginal fail

50-54 D 2 Clear fail

45-49 E 1.5 Bad fail

40-44 E- 1 Qualified fail

0-39 F 0 Qualified fail

A student with a grade point greater or equal to 2.0 (letter grade D) in a certain course

unit is considered to have passed the course unit.

Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated in the following way:

(a) Multiply the grade points for each course by the number of Credit Units assigned to the

course to arrive at the Weighted Score for the course.

(b) Add the Weighed Scores of course to arrive at the grade point total. In case of the

Cumulative Grade Point Average, the Weighted Scores for all courses taken up to the

given time are added together.

(c) Divide the Grade Point total by the total number of Credit Units for which a grade was

received.

Example: If a student has completed the following six courses in a given semester with

the following marks his/her GPA is 3.56 calculated as follows:

Course Exam

Score

Grade

Points

Credit Units

(CU)

Grade Points

earned

ABC 1101 65% 3.5 3 10.5

ABC 1102 64% 3.0 3 9.0

ABC 1103 69% 3.5 3 10.5

DEF 1101 81% 5.0 3 15.0

DEF 1102 78% 4.5 2 9.0

DEF 1103 47% 1.5 2 3.0

TOTAL - - 16 57.0

GPA = 16

0.57 = 3.56

7.4 Pass Mark

The pass mark in each course in each semester shall be 50%.

7.5 Re-taking a Course

There shall be no supplementary examinations in semester/credit unit system. When a

student fails a course, he/she will have to re-take that course without penalty when it is

next offered. A student will, however have to pay for this course according to the rates

fixed by the University Council. At the discretion of Senate, supplementary

examinations may be arranged.

7.6 Re-taking a Course so as to Improve on Grades

A student who has passed a course may wish to re-take the same course for the purpose

of improving upon his/her grades. Only a student who has scored a Grade Point lower

than 3.5 shall be allowed to re-take the course for this stated purpose when it is next

offered. However, the student will have to pay for this course according to the rates fixed

by the University Council. The best of his/her marks shall be adopted as the final

examination mark for the given course.

7.7 Continuous Assessment

The pass mark in continuous assessment shall be 50% and shall contribute 40% of the

marks in the course. Continuous assessment shall consist of marks obtained in tests or

written course work or practical exercises where applicable. At least two course work

assessments shall be administered in each course.

7.8 Certificate of Due Performance

A candidate must do continuous assessment for all courses done during the semester to

earn a Certificate of Due Performance that will give him/her admittance into the final

examination. No candidate without the Certificate of Due Performance shall be admitted

into the final examination of the course.

7.9 Assessment of Performance

Each course shall be assessed on the basis of 100 total marks with proportions as follows:

Course work 30%

Written examination 70%

As far as Research is concerned, the Research Methods and the Report shall carry full

marks as stand-alone courses.

7.10 Progression

A candidate must pass all the required courses before proceeding to the next year.

However a candidate who fails in one shall be allowed to re-sit the course when it is next

presented.

Progression through the course shall be assessed in three ways:

i. Normal Progress

This occurs when a student passes each course taken with a minimum grade point of

2.0.

ii. Probationary

This is a warning stage and occurs if:

A student fails a core/compulsory course or

A student obtains CGPA of less than 2.0

Probation is removed when either of the conditions (a) or (b) no longer holds.

iii. Discontinuation

A student shall be discontinued from the programme if one of the following

conditions obtains:

Fails to complete the program in six years

Receiving two probations on the same core course.

Receiving two consecutive probations based on CGPA.

7.11 Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for the award of the degree of BSc, a student must obtain a minimum of

108 CUs, at least 36 CUs of which must be completed at the advanced level.

7.12 Qualification Award

All successful graduates will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree of

Makerere University on satisfactory completion of all requirements specified for the

degree by the Faculty of Science and of the University‟s Core Curriculum. A major shall

have accumulated a total of at least 66 CUs in that subject, 24 CUs of which must be

advanced and completed at Makerere University. A minor must consist of at least 24

CUs of which 12 CUs are advanced and completed at Makerere University. A minimum

if 54 CUs must be taken at Makerere University. At least 24 of these must be at the

advanced level in the major. (An advanced course unit is one, which is a non-remedial

and non-service course). A candidate must score a CGPA of at least 2.0 to graduate. The

programmes may impose a more rigorous requirement for their majors. .

7.13 Classification of Degree

The degree will be classified using the cumulative grade point average (CGPA), where

GP and CU represent Grade Points and Credit Units respectively. The degree will be

classified in accordance with the table below.

CLASS CGPA

First class 4.40-5.00

Second class – Upper Division 3.60-4.39

Second class – Lower Division 2.80-3.59

Pass 2.00-2.79

7.14 Academic Standing

Satisfactory Standing

Undergraduate students are considered in satisfactory standing if their GPA is not less

than 2.0.

Academic Probation

This probationary status serves as a warning to students that their performance is

below the level required. Such students may take a maximum of 15 CU per semester.

To return to satisfactory standing at the end of the next academic semester requires a

GPA of at least 2.0.

Unsatisfactory Standing

Undergraduate students are considered to be in unsatisfactory standing if the GPA is

less than 2.0. Students in this category must obtain special permission of the Faculty

Board before they can re-enroll.

Honour Rolls

A student who completes a semester schedule of at least 15 CU with no grade lower

than “A” will be included on the Vice-Chancellor‟s Honour List. A student who

completes a semester schedule of at least 15 CU with a minimum grade point average

of 4.0 and no grade lower than C will be included on the Dean‟s Honour List.

8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Several activities will be carried out as quality assurance measures so as to:

measure the general extent to which the required skills have been achieved;

ascertain the implementation of the methodological changes proposed; and

create a feedback benchmark for possible future revisions in the curriculum.

The following activities will be carried out in the process of monitoring and assuring

quality in the proposed program:

8.1 Feedback from students enrolled

In the current set-up, each subject has a student coordinator for each year. These

representatives are in constant contact with the Programme Coordinator in case there are

any quality related matters in a particular course. This set-up is to be maintained and

enhanced for increased effectiveness.

At the end of the semester, samples of students are given questionnaires to respond to

several quality related matters like staff punctuality, delivery mode, course content and

the general perceived usefulness of the course unit.

8.2 Debriefing meetings

The Department of Distance Education makes sure that each cohort of students is briefed

by the programme managers at least once every semester. In this meeting, general quality

issues are addressed. Students are also given a chance to raise any questions that are

answered and/or addressed by the programme managemers. This set-up will also

continue.

8.3 Peer review

All self-study materials developed for the programme undergo peer review at different

points in the development process. Content specialists, instructional designers, language

editors and media specialists each give an input in the production process. They are

therefore able to view contents of courses taught by their peers for content, depth and

presentation. Consequently, for every course, students will access the best possible

material in the view of all staff that heve an input, and not the single instructor.

8.4 External examiners’ reports

Like it is everywhere in Makerere University, student results are reviewed every semester

by a senior external academician. This is to bring in an external view of the quality of the

program. External examiners write reports on their view of the curriculum/examinations.

Some recommendation can be implemented immediately while others have to be

implemented in a longer term. The department will make the maximum possible use of

external examiners‟ reports as a means of assuring quality in the revised program.

Part B:

Programme

Structure

CROSS-CUTTING CORE COURSES

Year, Semester, Course LH TH CH PH CU

Year I Semester I:

CSC1100 Computer Literacy

4

Year I Semester II:

Communication Skills

3

Year II Semester I:

History and Philosophy of Science

and Theories of Knowledge

3

Year II Semester II:

Gender and Development

3

Year III Semester I:

Development Studies

3

Year III Semester II:

Ethics and Human Rights

3

BOTANY

Preamble

Botany is the scientific study of plants – both domesticated and wild. Plants constitute the most

predominant feature of our environment especially in the tropical region. It can be categorically

stated that there can be almost no life on earth without plants. This is because plants are the first

converter of solar/light energy into chemical energy for use by all other living organisms. Plants

also play many other important roles in the environment both locally and globally.

Uganda has an economy with a strong agrarian bias. The main sources of income or livelihoods

are plants and plant products. Food is easily the most important plant product without which life

will almost be non-existent on earth. Other very important plant products include medicines,

textiles, timber, poles, fibres, and paper among other things. Plants are also very important in the

amelioration of the environment and releasing oxygen which is needed by most living organisms.

Plants are also used for their aesthetic value. The study of plants from different aspects is

therefore extremely important.

It is therefore necessary to continue producing graduates at all levels in plant science. These

graduates will be specialized in different disciplines of plant science. This is important as

specialists in different disciplines are needed all the time for the proper management of plant

resources in this country in particular and globally. Graduates of plant science will be involved in

plant product development through research, management and utilization of plant resources.

With regard to employment, graduates of Botany will get employed in industries in quality

control/product development, research in agricultural research station, UWA, NEMA, teaching at

universities/tertiary institutions/ schools, and flower growing farms, among others.

Objectives

Aim

The main objective of this programme is to produce graduates with sufficient, broad-based, and

comprehensive knowledge of plant science that is relevant to scientific and socio-economic

development and conservation of plant diversity.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this degree programme, a graduate with BSc in Botany as a major

subject should be able to:

describe the diagnostic features used to classify various plant groups

demonstrate knowledge of the panoramic view of the plant and related kingdoms

create data base on plants for use by any interested person and for posterity

create awareness among people about the value of plants for the sustenance of all life forms

explain the principles of interdependence of plants and the factors regulating their growth

and development

relate plant growth, their local and global distribution to intrinsic and environmental factors

apply scientific knowledge for sustainable utilization of plants and other bio-resources for

socio-economic development of the country

demonstrate knowledge of plant science in guiding government policy for conservation of

biodiversity and the environment

relate knowledge of botany to improved plant productivity and production

Subject Combinations

In the BSc External programme, Botany may combine with any one of the following subjects:

Chemistry (CHX), Computer Science (CSX), Zoology (ZOX), Mathematics (MTX) and

Psychology (PSX).

BOTANY MAJOR

A student taking Botany as a MAJOR will be required to register for the courses listed below and

those from other subject(s) of his/her choice. He/She should register for at least a total of 74

Credit Units.

Course codes, titles, and time allocation

Key: LH= lecture hours; TH = tutorial hours; PH= practical hours; CH= contact hours; CU =

credit units

Course Code Course Title LH TH PH CH CU

Semester I

Core Courses

BOX 1103 Forms, Structures & Classification of

Kingdoms 30 30 2

BOX 1102 Flowering Plant Growth & Development 30 30 2

BCX 1101 Cell Biology 30 45 3

Total

Semester II

Core Courses

BOX 1204 Basic Ecology 30 30 2

BOX 1205 Basic Genetics 30 45 3

BOX 1203 Introduction to Plant Functions 30 30 2

Total

Semester III

Core Courses

BOX 2103 Diversity and Evolution I: Fungi & Lichens 30 45 3


BOX 2104 Diversity & Evolution II: Lower plants &

Gymnosperms

30 45 3

BOX 2105 Diversity and Evolution III: Higher Plants-

Dicotyledons

30 45 3

BOX 2106 Diversity and Evolution IV: Higher Plants-

Monocotyledons

30 45 3

Total

Semester IV

Core Courses

BOX 2204 Basic Bacteriology & Virology 30 45 3

BOX 2205 Plant-Water Relations & Mineral Nutrition 30 45 3

BOX 2206 Biostatistics 30 45 3

Total

Semester V

Core Courses

BOX 3104 Herbarium Techniques & Management 30 45 3

BOX 3105 Plant Biochemistry 30 45 3

Total

Recess Term

Core Courses

BOX 3106 Field Attachment 300 75 5

Total 5

Semester VI

Core Courses

BOX 3201 Introductory Crop improvement & Plant

Genetic Resources

30 45 3

BCX 3204 Molecular Biology 30 45 3

BOX 3204 Research Project 30 45 3

Elective Courses Choose at least one

BOX 3205 Natural Resources & Conservation Ecology 30 60 4

BOX 3206 Plant Physiology 30 60 4


Total

Semester VII

Core Courses

BOX 4104 Plant Biotechnology 30 45 3

BOX 4101 Weed Biology 30 45 3

BOX 4105 Energy Relations of Plant Communities 30 45 3

Total

Semester VIII


BOX 4204 Soil Microbiology and Plant Pathology 30 60 4

BOX 4206 Advanced Plant Taxonomy 30 60 4

BOX 4207 Molecular Biology and Genetics II 30 45 4

Total

Grand total 75

BOTANY MINOR

A student taking Botany as a MINOR will be required to register for the courses listed below and

those from other subject(s) of his/her choice. He/She should register for at least a total of 44

Credit Units.


Semester I

Core Courses

BOX 1103 Forms, Structures & Classification of

Kingdoms

30 30 2

BOX 1102 Flowering Plant Growth & Development 30 30 2

BCX 1101 Cell Biology 30 45 3

Total

Semester II

Core Courses

BOX 1204 Basic Ecology 30 30 2


BOX 1205 Basic Genetics 30 45 3

BOX 1203 Introduction to Plant Functions 30 30 2

Total

Semester III

Core Courses

BOX 2105 Diversity & Evolution III: Higher Plants-

Dicotyledons

30 45 3

BOX 2106 Diversity & Evolution IV: Higher Plants-

Monocotyledons 30 45 3

Total

Semester IV

Core Courses

BOX 2205 Plant-Water Relations & Mineral Nutrition 30 45 3

BOX 2206 Biostatistics 30 45 3

Total

Semester V

Core Courses

BOX 3104 Herbarium Techniques & Management 30 45 3

Total

Recess Term

Core Courses

BOX 3106 Field Attachment 300 75 5

Total 5

Semester VI

Core Courses

BCX 3204 Molecular Biology 30 45 3

BOX 3204 Research Project 30 45 3


BOX 3205 Natural Resources & Conservation Ecology 30 60 4


BOX 3206 Plant Physiology 30 60 4

Total

Semester VII

Core Courses

BOX 4105 Energy Relations of Plant Communities 30 45 3

Total

Semester VIII


BOX 4204 Soil Microbiology & Plant Pathology 30 60 4

BOX 4206 Advanced Plant Taxonomy 30 60 4

BOX 4207 Molecular Biology & Genetics II 30 45 4

Total

Grand total 75

CHEMISTRY

Preamble

The Department of Chemistry is one of the oldest departments in the Faculty of Science. This is

because chemistry is a science whose applications cut across many disciplines. This can be

illustrated by the use of the name preceded by a suffix or a qualifying adjective to signify its

application; for example, biochemistry, geochemistry, neurochemistry, agricultural chemistry,

industrial chemistry and medicinal chemistry. These applications naturally meant that chemistry

had to be a forerunner to various disciplines which needed to draw on its services in one way or

another.

In addition to teaching Faculty of Science-based students, the Department services students of

Bachelor of Science with Education, Bachelor of Science (External), and Bachelor of Library

and Information Science. Under the present semester system, students majoring in Biochemistry

and Geology do, in general, minor in Chemistry. A revision of the courses taught in the

Department was done bearing in mind the students of the various programmes in and outside the

Faculty of Science as indicated above.

Further, the changes introduced are intended to reflect the needs of the country in respect to

preserving or improving our environment through the application of chemistry. These changes

are such that more contact hours for laboratory/field work, have been added for most of the

courses. This will make the graduates of our programmes more prepared to face the societal

challenges when they go out into the job market demanding various aspects of chemical

knowledge.

The new features in the revised courses of the subjects are as follows:

a) There has been rearrangement of material of some courses between/within years in order

to rationalize aspects of prerequisites and depth of such material.

b) Some course names have been changed in order to depict the material covered in the

content.

c) Overall the Bachelor of Science (chemistry) curriculum consists of 36 courses of which

25 are core, 10 elective and one audited; in addition to the three cross-cutting courses.

Basis of revision of courses

Integrate theory with practical

Course names to reflect content

Total CU for a major (64 Core, 20 electives)

Total CU for a minor (64 Core, 10 electives)

CHEMISTRY MAJOR


Semester I

Core Courses

CHX 1101 Basic Inorganic Chemistry 0 45 3

CHX1102 Basic Physical Chemistry 0 45 3

CHX 1105 Integrated Physical/Inorganic Laboratory 60 30 2

Audited course

MTH 1101 Calculus I 0 45 3

Total 8

Semester II

Core Courses

CHX 1203 Basic Organic Chemistry 0 60 4

CHX 1206 Basic Organic Chemistry Practicals 0 0 120 60 4

Total 8

Semester III


Core Courses

CHX 2122 Bonding & Periodicity 0 45 3

CHM 2113 Polyfunctional & Cyclic Aliphatics 60 60 4

Elective Courses

CHX 2123 Natural Products Chemistry 0 30 2

Total 7/9

Semester IV

Core Courses

CHX 2220 Transition Metal Chemistry 60 60 4

CHX 2221 Stereo- & Physical Organic Chemistry 0 30 2

Elective Courses

CHX 2223 Inorganic Energetics 0 30 2

CHX 2224 Basic Environmental Chemistry 0 30 2

Total 8

Semester V

Core Courses

CHX 3111 Elements of Analytical Chemistry 60 60 4

CHX 3132 Aromatic Chemistry 0 30 2

CHX 3134 Quantum Chemistry 0 30 2

Elective Courses

ICH 3130 Inorganic Chemical Technology 30 45 3

Total

Semester VI

Core Courses

CHX 3230 Electrochemistry 0 30 2

CHM 2223 Introductory Spectroscopy 0 30 2

CHX 3231 Thermodynamics & Kinetics 60 60 4

CHX 3235 Field Attachment 300 75 5

Elective Courses

CHX 3232 Polymer Chemistry 0 30 2

CHX 3233 Advanced Inorganic Topics 0 30 2


ICH 3130 Organic Chemical Technology 30 45 3

Total

Semester VII

Core Courses

CHX 4120 Colloid Science 0 30 2

CHX 4121 Solution & Statistical Thermodynamics 0 45 3

CHX 4124 Solid-State & Crystal Chemistry 0 30 2

CHX 3133 Organometallic & Bioinorganic Chemistry 0 30 2

Elective Courses

CHX 4125 Advanced Spectroscopy 0 30 2

CHX 4126 Reaction Kinetics 0 30 2

CHX 4127 Divalent Species 0 30 2

Total

Semester VIII

CHX 4240 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 60 30 4

CHX 4241 Application of Group Theory in Chemistry 0 30 2

CHX 4243 Pesticides Chemistry 0 30 2

CHX 4244 Advanced Physical Chemistry Practicals 60 30 2

Elective Courses

CHX 4245 Advanced Organic Topics 0 30 2

CHX 4246 Structure Determination 0 30 2

Total

Grand Total

CHEMISTRY MINOR


Semester I

Core Courses

CHX 1101 Basic Inorganic Chemistry 0 45 3

CHX1102 Basic Physical Chemistry 0 45 3


CHX 1105 Integrated Physical/Inorganic Laboratory 60 30 2

Audited course

MTX 1101 Calculus I 0 45 3

Total 8

Semester II

Core Courses

CHX 1203 Basic Organic Chemistry 60 60 4

CHX 1206 Basic Organic Chemistry Practicals 0 0 120 60 4

Total 8

Semester III

Core Courses

CHX 2122 Bonding & Periodicity 0 45 3

Elective Courses

CHX 2123 Natural Products Chemistry 0 30 2

Total 3/5

Semester IV

Core Courses

CHX 2220 Transition Metal Chemistry 60 60 4

Elective Courses

CHX 2223 Inorganic Energetics 0 30 2

CHX 2224 Basic Environmental Chemistry 0 30 2

Total 6

Semester V

Core Courses

CHM 2111 Elements of Analytical Chemistry 60 60 4

Total 4

Semester VI

Core Courses

CHX 3231 Thermodynamics & Kinetics 60 60 4


Total 4

Semester VII

Elective Courses

CHX 4120 Colloid Science 0 30 2

CHX 3132 Aromatic Chemistry 0 30 2

Total 4

Semester VIII

Elective Courses Choose one

CHX 4240 Pesticides Chemistry 0 30 2

CHM 2223 Introductory Spectroscopy 0 30 2

Total 4

Grand Total

Note:

1. Chemistry Minors will have a minimum of 28 Credit Units, reflected in the core courses.

2. Mathematics Requirement: Students who possess Advanced Level Principal Pass and those

possessing Advanced Level Subsidiary Pass in mathematics, are exempted from doing CHM

1104: MATHEMATICS FOR CHEMISTS.

3. Students who do not possess a minimum of Advanced Level Subsidiary Pass in mathematics

must audit CHM 1104, and the auditing must be certified by the Lecturer.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR


Semester I

Core Courses

CSX 1102 Programming Methodology I 30 - 30 45 3

Total

Semester II


Core Courses

CSX 1202 Programming Methodology II 30 - 60 45 3

CSX 1203 Logic Programming 30 - 30 45 3

Total

Semester III

Core Courses

CSX 2103 Algorithms & Data Structures 45 30 - 60 4

CSX 2104 Database Management Systems 30 - 30 45 3

CSX 2105 Software Engineering 45 30 - 60 4

Total

Semester IV

Core Courses

CSX 2205 Operating Systems 45 30 - 60 4

Elective Courses Choose two

CSX 2206 Systems Programming 45 30 - 60 4

CSX 2203 Automata, Complexity & Computability 45 - - 45 3

CSX 2207 Cryptology & Coding Theory 45 - - 45 3

Total

Semester V

Core Courses

CSX 3105 User Interface Design 45 30 - 60 4

Total

Semester VI


CSX 3106 Principles of Programming Languages 45 - - 45 3

CSX 3107 Modeling & Simulation 45 30 - 60 4

Total

Semester VII



CSX 3204 Compiler Design 45 - - 45 3

CSX 3205 Computer Security 45 - - 45 3

CSX 3206 Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing 45 - 30 60 4

CSX 3207 Distributed Systems Development 45 - 30 60 4

Total

Semester VIII

Core Courses

CSX 4202 Group Project - - 135 60 5


CSX 4105 Computer Graphics 30 30 - 45 3

CSX 4106 Advanced Programming 30 30 - 45 3

Total

Grand Total

COMPUTER SCIENCE MINOR


Semester I

Core Courses

CSX 1102 Programming Methodology I 30 - 30 45 3

CSX 1101 Computer Literacy 60 4

Total

Semester II

Core Courses

CSX 1202 Programming Methodology II 30 - 60 45 3

CSX 1203 Logic Programming 30 - 30 45 3

Total

Semester III

Core Courses

CSX 2104 Database Management Systems 30 - 30 45 3


CSX 2105 Software Engineering 45 30 - 60 4

Total

Semester IV

Core Courses

CSX 2205 Operating Systems 45 30 - 60 4


CSX 2203 Automata, Complexity & Computability 45 - - 45 3

CSX 2207 Cryptology & Coding Theory 45 - - 45 3

Total

Semester V

Core Courses

CSX 3105 User Interface Design 45 30 - 60 4

Elective Courses

CSX 3106 Principles of Programming Languages 45 - - 45 3

Total

Semester VI

Elective Courses (Choose one)

CSX 3204 Compiler Design 45 - - 45 3

CSX 3205 Computer Security 45 - - 45 3

Total

Semester VII

Elective Courses

CSX 4105 Computer Graphics 30 30 - 45 3

Total

Semester VIII

Elective Courses (Choose at least one)

CSX 4203 Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing 45 - 30 60 4

CSX 4204 Distributed Systems Development 45 - 30 60 4

Total


Gand Total

ECONOMICS

ECONOMICS MAJOR


Semester I

Core Courses

ECX 1101 Introductory Microeconomics 45 15 60 4

ECX 1108 Introduction to Mathematics for

Economists

45 15 60 4

ECX 1105 Political Economy 33 12 45 3

Total

Semester II

Core Courses

ECX 1201 Principles of Development Economics 33 12 45 3

ECX 1207 Introductory Macroeconomics 45 15 60 4

ECX 1208 Introduction to Statistics for Economists 45 15 60 4

Total

Semester III

Core Courses

ECX 2111 Microeconomics 45 15 60 4

ECX 2102 Quantitative Methods 45 15 60 4

ECX 2110 Mathematical Economics 45 15 60 4


ECX 2108 Agricultural Production & Management 33 12 45 3

ECX 2106 Industrial Economics 33 12 45 3


Total

Semester IV

Core Courses

ECX 2214 Macroeconomics 45 15 60 4

ECX 2209 Econometrics I 45 15 60 4

ECX 2213 Research Methodology 45 15 60 4


ECX 2204 Labour Economics 33 12 45 3

ECX 2205 Managerial Economics 33 12 45 3

ECX 2208 Agricultural Marketing & Cooperatives 33 12 45 3

Total

Semester V

Core Courses

ECX 3113 Intermediate Microeconomics 45 15 60 4

ECX 3112 Development Economics 45 15 60 4


ECX 3106 International Economics 33 12 45 3

ECX 3109 Monetary Economics 33 12 45 3

Total

Semester VI

Core Courses

ECX 3212 Intermediate Macroeconomics 45 15 60 4

ECX 3203 Ugandan Economy 33 12 45 3

Elective Courses

ECX 3205 Health Economics 33 12 45 3

ECX 3208 International Finance 33 12 45 3

Total

Recess Term

ECX 2213 Field Attachment 5

Total


Semester VII

Core Courses

ECX 4103 Economic Planning & Policy 33 12 45 3

ECX 4114 Econometrics II 45 15 60 4


ECX 4111 Natural Resource Economics 33 12 45 3

ECX 4110 Game Theory 33 12 45 3

ECX 4106 Financial Markets & Institutions 33 12 45 3

Total

Semester VIII

Core Courses

ECX 4202 Project Planning Management 33 12 45 3

ECX 4206 Public Sector Economics 33 12 45 3


ECX 4207 Environmental Economics 33 12 45 3

ECX 4211 Micro-finance Theory & Practice 33 12 45 3

Total

Grand Total

ECONOMICS MINOR


Semester I

Core Courses

ECX 1101 Introductory Microeconomics 60 4

ECX 1108 Introduction to Mathematics for

Economists

60 4

ECX 1105 Political Economy 45 3

Total

Semester II


Core Courses

ECX 1201 Principles of Development Economics 45 3

ECX 1207 Introductory Macroeconomics 60 4

ECX 1208 Introduction to Statistics for Economists 60 4

Total

Semester III

Core Courses

ECX 2111 Microeconomics 60 4


ECX 2108 Agricultural Production & Management 45 3

ECX 2106 Industrial Economics 45 3

Total

Semester IV

Core Courses

ECX 2214 Macroeconomics 60 4


ECX 2204 Labour Economics 45 3

ECX 2205 Managerial Economics 45 3

ECX 2208 Agricultural Marketing & Cooperatives 45 3

Total

Semester V

Core Courses

ECX 3112 Development Economics 60 4


ECX 3106 International Economics 45 3

ECX 3109 Monetary Economics 45 3

Total

Semester VI

Core Courses

ECX 3203 Ugandan Economy 45 3


Elective Courses

ECX 3205 Health Economics 45 3

ECX 3208 International Finance 45 3

Total

Semester VII

Core Courses

ECX 4103 Economic Planning & Policy 45 3


ECX 4111 Natural Resource Economics 45 3

ECX 4110 Game Theory 45 3

ECX 4106 Financial Markets & Institutions 45 3

Total

Semester VIII

Core Courses

ECX 4202 Project Planning Management 45 3


ECX 4207 Environmental Economics 45 3

ECX 4211 Micro-finance Theory & Practice 45 3

Total

Grand Total

MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS MAJOR To qualify for a Major in Mathematics a student must pass ALL core courses and earn a

minimum of 72 CUs from mathematics courses. The list of electives offered in a particular year

depends on the staff available and is therefore subject to change.


Semester I

Core Courses


MTX 1101 Calculus I 30 30 45 3

MTX 1102 Linear Algebra I 30 30 45 3

Total 6

Semester II

Core Courses

MTX 1201 Calculus II 30 30 45 3

MTX 1202 Elements of Probability & Statistics 30 30 45 3

Total 6

Semester III

Core Courses

MTX 2101 Probability Theory 30 30 45 3

MTX 2102 Differential Equations I 30 30 45 3

MTX 2103 Linear Algebra II 30 30 45 3

Elecive Course (For students whose second subject is not

Physics)

PHX 1102 Classical Mechanics I 30 30 45 3

Total 9

Semester IV

Core Courses

MTX 2201 Complex Variables I 30 30 45 3

MTX 2202 Numerical Analysis I 30 30 45 3

MTX 2203 Linear Programming 30 30 45 3

Total 9

Semester V

Core Courses

MTX 3101 Real Analysis I 30 30 45 3

MTX 3102 Dynamical Systems 30 30 45 3

Elective Courses) (Choose one)

MTX 3103 Numerical Analysis II 30 30 45 3

MTX 3104 Discrete Mathematics 30 30 45 3


MTX 3105 Statistical Inference I 30 30 45 3

Total 9

Semester VI

Core Courses

MTX 3201 Abstract Algebra 30 30 45 3

MTX 3202 Differential Equations II 30 30 45 3

Elective Courses) (Choose one)

MTX 3203 Advanced Statistics 30 30 45 3

MTX 3204 Graph Theory 30 30 45 3

MTX 3205 Number Theory 30 30 45 3

MTX 3206 Functional Analysis 30 30 45 3

Total 9

Semester VII

Core Courses

MTX 4101 Rings and Modules 30 30 45 3

Elective Courses (Choose two)

MTX 4102 General Topology 30 30 45 3

MTX 4103 History of Mathematics 30 30 45 3

MTX 4104 Mathematical Logic 30 30 45 3

MTX 4105 Introduction to Financial Mathematics 30 30 45 3

PHX 2102 Classical Mechanics II 30 30 45 3

MTX 4106 Stochastic Processes 30 30 45 3

Total 9

Semester VIII

Core Courses

MTX 4201 Real Analysis II 30 30 45 3

Elective Courses (Choose two)

MTX 4202 Algebraic Topology 30 30 45 3

MTX 4203 Biomathematics 30 30 45 3

MTX 4204 Life Insurance Mathematics 30 30 45 3

Total 9


Grand Total

MATHEMATICS MINOR

To qualify for a Minor in Mathematics, a student must pass ALL the core courses and earn a

minimum of 30 CUs in Mathematics courses. The list of electives offered in a particular year

depends on the staff available and is therefore subject to change.

Students are free to take extra courses in Mathematics to make up their degree programme

requirements but should not normally exceed 36 CUs in Mathematics. Note that all the courses

after First Year are electives. Students should plan to satisfy the pre-requisite requirements for

any course that they choose, e.g. to be allowed to choose MTH2202 Complex Variables I in

Second Year, Semester II, a student must have chosen MTH2101 Real Analysis in Second Year,

Semester I.


Semester I

Core Courses

MTX 1101 Calculus I 30 30 45 3

MTX 1102 Linear Algebra I 30 30 45 3

Total 6

Semester II

Core Courses

MTX 1201 Calculus II 30 30 45 3

MTX 1202 Elements of Probability & Statistics 30 30 45 3

Total 6

Semester III


MTX 2101 Probability Theory 30 30 45 3

MTX 2102 Differential Equations I 30 30 45 3

MTX 2103 Linear Algebra II 30 30 45 3

Elecive Course (For students whose second subject is not

Physics)

PHX 1102 Classical Mechanics I 30 30 45 3


Total 3

Semester IV


MTX 2201 Complex Variables I 30 30 45 3

MTX 2202 Numerical Analysis I 30 30 45 3

MTX 2203 Linear Programming 30 30 45 3

Total 3

Semester V


MTX 3101 Real Analysis I 30 30 45 3

MTX 3102 Dynamical Systems 30 30 45 3

MTX 3104 Discrete Mathematics 30 30 45 3

MTX 3105 Statistical Inference I 30 30 45 3


Total 3

Semester VI

Elective Courses (Choose one) 30 30 45 3

MTX 3201 Abstract Algebra 30 30 45 3

MTX 3202 Differential Equations II 30 30 45 3

MTX 3203 Advanced Statistics 30 30 45 3

MTX 3204 Graph Theory 30 30 45 3

MTX 3205 Number Theory 30 30 45 3


Total 3

Semester VII


MTX 4101 Rings and Modules 30 30 45 3

MTX 4102 General Topology 30 30 45 3

MTX 4103 History of Mathematics 30 30 45 3

MTX 4104 Mathematical Logic 30 30 45 3


MTX 4105 Introduction to Financial Mathematics 30 30 45 3

PHY 2102 Classical Mechanics II 30 30 45 3

MTX 4105 Stochastic Processes 30 30 45 3

Total 3

Semester VII


MTX 4201 Real Analysis II 30 30 45 3

MTX 4202 Algebraic Topology 30 30 45 3

MTX 4203 Biomathematics 30 30 45 3

MTX 4204 Life Insurance Mathematics 30 30 45 3

Total 3

Grand Total

PHYSICS

Preamble

The Department of Physics offers courses in Physics. The previous programme conducted theory

and laboratory work separately. The revision is aimed at incorporating these two components in

order to have a holistic approach. To keep in step with new advances in Physics, new course

units designed as electives have been introduced.

The Physics undergraduate programme is offered either as a major or a minor. A major

constitutes of not less than two-thirds of the programme load, while a minor constitutes of not

more than one-third of the programme load.

Justification

Physicists are needed in various employment sectors such as Education, Telecommunications,

Natural Resources and Manufacturing sectors, to mention but a few. In some of these areas

specialized knowledge and skills are required. Most elective courses in Physics are designed to

meet this need.

Integrating laboratory work into theory will produce graduates who are practically oriented and

will be able to use the acquired knowledge to solve real-life problems. Training in Physics will

therefore lay foundations for the quest for knowledge and for finding solutions for national

development.

Programme Objectives

The main objectives are to:

(a) train physicists who are needed in the various work force sectors

(b) to impart knowledge and research skills in Physics

(c) to impart research skills, which can be applied in industry and other field of science and

technology

Assessment Pattern

Students‟ growth in skills, abilities and understanding acquired will be assessed as follows:

Continuous Assessment (laboratory work, assignments and tests): 40%

Final Exam 60%

Total 100%

For those without laboratory work the assessment will be as follows:

Continuous Assessment (assignments and tests): 30%

Final Exam 70%

Total 100%

STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME

The teaching will include lectures, laboratory practical, field trips, projects and tutorials.

Every student registered for this programme shall take the prescribed course units as indicated

below.

PHYSICS MAJOR


Semester I

Core Courses

PHX 1111 Mathematical Methods in Physics I 45 0 45 3

PHX 1112 Properties of Matter 30 30 45 3

Total 6

Semester II

Core Courses

PHX1211 Heat & Thermodynamics 30 30 45 3

PHX1212 Classical Mechanics I 30 30 45 3

Total 6

Semester III


Core Courses

PHX 2111 Mathematical Methods In Physics II 45 0 45 3

PHX 2112 Electricity & Magnetism 45 30 60 4

PHX 2113 Optics 30 30 45 3

Total 10

Semester IV

Core Courses

PHX 2211 Classical Mechanics II 45 30 60 4

PHX 2212 Solid State Physics I 30 30 45 3


PHX2213 Evolution of Physics 45 0 0 45 3

PHX2214 Elements of Astronomy & Astrophy 45 0 45 3

PHX2215 Elements of Environmental Physics 45 0 45 3

Total 10

Semester V

Core Courses

PHX 3111 Wave Optics 45 30 60 4

PHX 3112 Quantum Mechanics I 30 30 45 3


PHX 3113 Fluid Dynamics 30 30 45 3

PHX 3114 Introduction to Geophysics 30 30 45 3

PHX 3115 Acoustics 30 30 45 3

Total 10

Semester VI

Core Courses

PHX3211 Electronics 45 30 60 4

PHX3212 Solid State Physics II 30 30 45 3


PHX3213 Geophysical Methods 30 30 45 3

PHX3214 Biophysics 30 30 45 3

PHX3215 Introduction to Space Physics 30 30 45 3


Total 10

Recess Term

PHX3316 Field Attachment 150 75 5

Total 5

Semester VII

Core Courses

PHX4111 Computer Programming in Physics 30 30 45 3

PHX4112 Electromagnetism 45 30 60 4

PHX4113 Quantum Mechanics II 30 30 45 3


PHX4114 Electronics & Instrumentation 30 30 45 3

PHX4115 Solar Energy 30 30 45 3

PHX4116 Agricultural Physics 30 30 45 3

Total 13

Semester VIII

Core Courses

PHX4211 Physics Project 30 30 45 3

PHX4112 Statistical Mechanics 30 30 45 3

PHX4213 Nuclear Physics 30 30 45 3


PHX4214 Materials Science

30 30 45 3

PHX4215 Microwaves & Fibre Optics 30 30 45 3

PHX4216 Industrial Physics 30 30 45 3

Total 12

Grand Total

PHYSICS MINOR


Semester I


Core Courses

PHX 1111 Mathematical Methods in Physics I 45 0 45 3

PHX 1112 Properties of Matter 30 30 45 3

Total 6

Semester II

Core Courses

PHX1211 Heat & Thermodynamics 30 30 45 3

PHX1212 Classical Mechanics I 30 30 45 3

Total 6

Semester III

Core Courses

PHX 2112 Electricity & Magnetism 45 30 60 4

PHX 2113 Optics 30 30 45 3

Total 10

Semester IV

Core Courses None


PHX 2212 Solid State Physics I 30 30 45 3

PHX 2213 Evolution of Physics 45 0 0 45 3

PHX 2214 Elements of Astronomy & Astrophy 45 0 45 3

PHX 2215 Elements of Environmental Physics 45 0 45 3

Total 10

Semester V

Core Courses None


PHX 3111 Wave Optics 45 30 60 4

PHX 3113 Fluid Dynamics 30 30 45 3

PHX 3114 Introduction to Geophysics 30 30 45 3

PHX 3115 Acoustics 30 30 45 3

Total 6/7


Semester VI

Core Courses None


PHX 3211 Electronics 45 30 60 4

PHX 3212 Solid State Physics II 30 30 45 3

PHX 3213 Geophysical Methods 30 30 45 3

PHX 3214 Biophysics 30 30 45 3

PHX 3215 Introduction to Space Physics 30 30 45 3

Total 10

Recess Term

PHX3316 Field Attachment 150 75 5

Total 5

Semester VII

Core Courses None


PHX4112 Electromagnetism 45 30 60 4

PHX4114 Electronics & Instrumentation 30 30 45 3

PHX4115 Solar Energy 30 30 45 3

PHX4116 Agricultural Physics 30 30 45 3

Total 3/4

Semester VIII

Core Courses None


PHX4214 Materials Science

30 30 45 3

PHX4215 Microwaves & Fibre Optics 30 30 45 3

Total 3

Grand Total

PSYCHOLOGY

Preamble

The Psychlogy subject in the Bachelor of Science (External) is administered by the Department

of Organisational and Social Psychology in the Makerere University Institute of Psychology in

collaboration with the Department of Distance Education, Institute of Adult and Continuing

Education. The course was first approved by the Makerere University Council in 2004 and its

first intake was in the same year. On average 160 students have been admitted to the course

every year, and so far two cohorts have graduated. The Department was established with the

prime objective of training and carrying out scientific research in the areas of industrial,

organisational and social psychology in order to increase understanding of occupational

wellbeing and performance of workers and as well as enhancing organisational health,

effectiveness and efficiency. Teaching is largely carried out by staff of the Department of

Organisational and Social Psychology.

However since its inception the course had not been reviewed. So the University‟s recent policy

to have all curricula reviewed has been an opportune moment to review the course.

Objectives of offering Psychology on BSc (External)

The objectives include:

(i) To provide learning opportunities for students in Psychology to:

Acquire a body of knowledge and skills associated with developing Psychology human

resources that will enable the students to translate theory into practice.

Develop insights into the contextual and practical issues of Psychology, especially as

they relate to developing economies.

Gain a deeper understanding of the theory, assumptions and implications of Psychology

especially in the context of the new organisational realities.

(ii) To prepare students who wish to proceed for further their studies in areas such as

Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, MBA and other Psychology related areas.

Revised Structure of the Programme

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR/MINOR? (Was 3-year structure and I tried to

spread it out to cover four – SNS)


Semester I

Core Courses

PSY 1101 Introduction to Psychology 45 - - 45 3

PSY 1102 Introduction to Experimental Design in

Psychology

30 15 - 45 3

Total 6


Semester II

Core Courses

PSY 1201 Social Psychology 45 - - 45 3

PSY 1202 Cognitive Psychology 45 - - 45 3

Total 6

Semester III

Core Courses

PSY 2101 Basic Statistics 45 - - 45 3

PSY 2102 Developmental Psychology 45 - - 45 3


PSY 2104 Neuro Psychology 45 - - 45 3

PSY 2105 Psychology & Gender 45 - - 45 3

Total

Semester IV

Core Courses

PSY 2103 Personality Psychology 45 - - 45 3

PSY 2201 Research Methods 45 - - 45 3

Elective Courses (Choose one?)

PSY 2106 Environmental Psychology 45 - - 45 3

PSY 2205 Health Psychology 45 - - 45 3

Total

Recess Term

Field Attachment 5 40 - 45 3

Total

Semester V

Core Courses

PSY 3101 Personnel Psychology 45 5 - 45 3

PSY 3102 Abnormal Psychology 45 - - 45 3



PSY 2206 Counseling Psychology 45 - - 45 3

PSY 3105 Community Psychology 45 - - 45 3

Total

Semester VI

Core Courses

PSY 2202 Industrial Psychology 45 - - 45 3

PSY 2203 Laboratory Methods 45 - - 45 3

PSY 3103 Psychological Measurement 45 - - 45 3

Total

Semester VII

Core Courses

PSY 3201 Introduction to Clinical Psychology 45 - - 45 3

PSY 3202 Organisational Psychology 45 - - 45 3


PSY 3106 Industrial Social Psychology 45 - - 45 3

PSY 3204 Advanced Social Psychology 45 - - 45 3

Semester VIII

Core Courses

PSY 3203 Research Dissertation 5 40 - 45 3


PSY 3205 Industrial Relations Psychology 45 - - 45 3

PSY 3206 Refugee Psychology 45 - - 45 3

Total

Grand Total

STATISTICS

Preamble

This document provides minimum content requirements for training a Statistician in Uganda. The

National Council of Higher Education in conjunction with Universities in accordance with the

Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001, Section 5 and 123 has developed this

document. It‟s intended to guide all Training Institutions in designing and implementing appropriate

curricula to produce statisticians with necessary competences, knowledge, skills, and attitudes to

enable them address national and international data generation, processing, storage and

dissemination. This document offers guidelines and it contains minimum content requirements but

each individual institution may add other features in order to meet its own vision, mission and

objectives.

Learning Outcomes

The minimum learning outcomes, which students must demonstrate at graduation, are to:

a. conduct independent research and prepare research reports;

b. use a number of computer applications especially statistical packages to manage and

analyze data;

c. develop and implement customized computer programmes to address different client

needs;

d. conduct monitoring and evaluation studies;

e. identify appropriate statistical methods to solve various practical problems.

Academic Course Content and Programme Structure

The academic content shall be organized into two levels of training. Level one is for mainly

introductory courses while level two caters for the more advanced courses. The Training

Institutions will structure their curricula to meet the semester requirements.

STATISTICS MAJOR


Semester I

Core Courses

STX 1101 Descriptive Statistics 30 15 45 3

STA 1102 Probability Theory I 30 15 45 3

STX 1104 Computer Literacy 45 30 60 4

Total

Semester II

Core Courses

STX 1201 Statistical Inference I 30 30 2

STX 1202 Official Statistics & Statistical Organization 30 30 2

STX 1203 Time Series & Index Numbers 30 30 2


Total

Semester III

Core Courses

STX 2101 Intermediate Statistical Methods 45 45 3

STX 2102 Sampling Theory & Survey Design 45 45 3

Total

Semester IV

Core Courses

STX 2201 Language Programming 30 15 - 45 3

STX 2202 Statistical Decision Theory 30 30 - 30 2

SAX 2203 Stochastic Processes 30 15 - 45 3

Total

Semester V

Core Courses

STX 3101 Advanced Statistical Methods (Multivariate

Analysis & Time Series Analysis)

45 15 - 45 3

BPX 3103 Monitoring and Evaluation 30 15 - 45 3

Semester VI

Core Courses

BPX 3206 Research Methods 30 15 - 45 3

STX 3204 Linear Models & Design of Experiments 30 15 - 45 3

STX 3210 Industrial Statistical Modelling 30 - - 30 2

Total

Semester VII

Core Courses

STX 4104 Agricultural Statistics 30 15 30 45 3

STX 4105 Demographic & Social Statistics 30 15 30 45 3

STX 4106 Epidemiology & Bio-Statistics 30 15 30 45 3

Total


Semester VIII

Core Courses

STX 4202 Econometrics Methods 30 15 - 45 3

STX 4203 Operations Research 30 15 - 45 3

Total

Grand Total 136

STATISTICS MINOR


Semester I

Core Courses

STX 1101 Descriptive Statistics 30 - 30 2

STX 1102 Probability Theory I 30 30 45 3

STX 1104 Computer Literacy 45 30 60 4

Total

Semester II

Core Courses

STX 1201 Statistical Inference I 30 30 - 3

STX 1203 Time Series & Index Numbers 30 30 45 3

Total

Semester III

Core Courses


STX 2101 Intermediate Statistical Methods 45 30 60 4

STX 2102 Sampling Theory & Survey Design 45 30 60 4

Total

Semester IV


Core Courses None


STX 2204 ANOVA 30 30 2

STX 2201 Language Programming 30 30 - 45 3

STX 2202 Statistical Decision Theory 30 30 - 30 2

Total

Semester V

Core Courses

STX 3101 Advanced Statistical Methods (Multivariate

Analysis & Time Series Analysis) 45 15 - 60 4


STX 3102 National acct. & Income Analysis 30 15 - 45 3

BPX 3103 Monitoring & Evaluation 30 15 - 45 3

Total

Semester VI

Core Courses

STX 3204 Linear Models & Design of Experiments 30 15 - 45 3


BPX 3206 Research Methods 30 15 - 45 3

STX 3210 Industrial Statistical Modelling 30 - - 30 2

Total

Semester VII

Core Courses

STX 4106 Epidemiology & Bio-Statistics 30 15 30 45 3


STX 4104 Agricultural statistics 30 15 30 45 3

STX 4105 Demographic & Social Statistics 30 15 30 45 3

Total 6

Semester VIII

Core Courses


STX 4202 Econometrics Methods 45 30 - 45 3


STX 4203 Operations Research 45 - - 45 3

STX 4206 Price Statistics, Distributive Trade &

Services Statistics

30

15

-

45

3

Total 6

Grand Total

ZOOLOGY

ZOOLOGY MAJOR


Semester I

Core Courses

ZOX 1102 Lower Invertebrates 30 30 45 3

ZOX 1103 Higher Invertebrates 30 30 45 3

BCX 1101 Cell Biology 30 30 45 3

Total 9

Semester II

Core Courses

ZOX 1203 Systematics And Diversity of Vertebrates 30 30 45 3

BOX 1204 Basic Ecology 30 30 45 3

BOX 1205 Basic Genetics 30 30 45 3

Total 9

Semester III

Core Courses

ZOX 2102 Structure And Function of Vertebrates 30 60 60 4

ZOX 2103 Introduction To Entomology 30 30 45 3

Total


Semester IV

Core Courses

ZOX 2203 Evolutionary Biology 30 30 45 3

BOX 2203 Biostatistics 30 30 45 3

ZOX 2204 Introduction to Parasitology 30 30 45 3

Total 9

Semester V

Core Courses

ZOX 3105 Research Methods & Research Project 30 90 75 5

ZOX 3106 Reproduction & Developmental Biology 30 30 45 3

ZOX 3107 Introduction to Computer & Information

Science

15 60 45 3

Total

Semester VI

Core Courses

ZOX 3204 Applied Parasitology 30 30 45 3

ZOX 3205 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) &

Remote Sensing

15 60 45 3


BOX 3204 Basic Bacteriology and Virology 30 30 45 3

ZOX 3207 Project Planning and Management 15 60 45 3

ZOX 3206 Fish Biology And Aquaculture 30 30 45 3

Totalza

Semester VII

Core Courses

ZOX 4102 Hydrobiology 45 30 60 4

ZOX 4105 Animal Histology 30 30 45 3

ZOX 4106 Introduction To Molecular Biology 30 30 45 3


ZOX 4107 Biological Anthropology 30 0 30 2


ZOX 4108 Commercial Entomology 30 30 45 3

ZOX 4109 Environmental Protection & Impact

Assessment 30 30 45 3

Semester VIII

Core Courses

ZOX 4201 Animal Behaviour 30 30 45 3

ZOX 4209 Comparative Animal Physiology 30 30 45 3


ZOX4206 Integrated Pest and Vector Management 30 30 45 3

ZOX 4207 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation 30 30 45 3

Total

Grand Total

ZOOLOGY MINOR


Semester I

Core Courses

ZOX 1101 Lower Invertebrates 30 30 45 3

ZOX 1102 Higher Invertebrates 30 30 45 3

Total

Semester II

Core Courses

ZOX 1203 Systematics and Diversity of Vertebrates 30 30 45 3

Total

Semester III

Core Courses

ZOX 2102 Structure And Function Of Vertebrates 30 60 60 4

ZOX 2103 Introduction To Entomology 30 30 45 3


Total

Semester IV

Core Courses

ZOX 2204 Introduction to Parasitology 30 30 45 3

Total

Semester V

Core Courses

ZOX 3106 Reproduction And Developmental Biology 30 30 45 3

Total

Semester VI

Core Courses

ZOX 3204 Applied Parasitology (Elective) 30 30 45 3

ZOX 3206 Fish Biology And Aquaculture (Elective) 30 30 45 3

Total

Semester VII

Core Courses

ZOX 4102 Hydrobiology 45 30 60 4

ZOX 4106 Biological Anthropology 30 0 30 2

ZOX 4107 Commercial Entomology 30 30 45 3

Total

Semester VIII

Core Courses

ZOX 4206 Integrated Pest And Vector Management 30 30 45 3

ZOX 4207 Wildlife Ecology And Conservation 30 30 45 3

Total

Grand Total

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