Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences Honours Degree in Soil Science
Programme Description
The broad objective of a soil science programme is the teaching of the principles, skills and knowledge needed for appropriate production, management practices and systems to maximise the use of limit...
The broad objective of a soil science programme is the teaching of the principles, skills and knowledge needed for appropriate production, management practices and systems to maximise the use of limited water resources for dryland farming in different climatic, soil and crop production situations. The crop, soil, machinery, water management and soil conservation aspects are considered within the social context.
The specific objectives are to :
Apply the scientific knowledge to advance agricultural crop and horticultural production and post production activities involved in the production.
Implement government policies related to dryland crop production, land and environmental management.
Initiate and manage horticultural and crop based agribusiness profitably
provide technical expertise and support in matters relating to crop and horticultural production, mechanisation, crop storage and post harvest handling.
The specific objectives are to :
Apply the scientific knowledge to advance agricultural crop and horticultural production and post production activities involved in the production.
Implement government policies related to dryland crop production, land and environmental management.
Initiate and manage horticultural and crop based agribusiness profitably
provide technical expertise and support in matters relating to crop and horticultural production, mechanisation, crop storage and post harvest handling.
Career Opportunities
1. Soil Scientist
2. Agronomist
3. Environmental Consultant
4. Agricultural Extension Officer
Entry Requirements
5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics and at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry plus any of the following subjects: Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, and Agriculture OR A relevant National Diploma or its equivalent.
Agricultural Sciences
Crop And Soil Sciences
Dean: Dr. Mlamuleli Mhlanga
mmhlanga@lsu.ac.zw
+263 812 856 976
Lupane State University Main Campus