Bachelor of Science (Horticulture)

The programme will be offered under two modules; full time (Module I) and through Open Distance Learning (ODL) (Module III) for students who cannot attend regular university programme.

• FULL-TIME

1. The teaching period for the degree programme shall be not less than four academic years or their equivalents. Each academic year shall consist of two semesters of 15 teaching weeks and two weeks of examination.
2. A candidate enrolled for the degree shall satisfactorily complete the programme in a period of not more than twice the minimum period for which he/she was registered for the degree.

• A candidate enrolled for the programme shall participate and complete course work and practical assignments that may be applicable to horticulture. Admission to the examination at the end of the semester shall be based on satisfactory completion of such requirements.Each student shall be required to undertake industrial attachment after completion of the second semester of the third year of study. During the field attachment, students are expected to embark on a research project, which they have to complete and present at a seminar during the fourth year of study.
•   DISTANCE LEARNING

The delivery mode of this program will be use of open and distance education learning modes involving;

1. Largely home based media
2. Other modes of delivery include:Written self instructional study modules at the registration time
3. Study course materials (booklets etc)
4. Relevant literature
5. Interactive devices and self tests
   1. Face to face introductory Tutorial
   2. Mediated technical learning materials

1. 1. Audio cassettes
   2. E-learning materials
   3. Video clips

d)    Limited face-to-face sessions to provide overview of the course at commencement of semester, mid semester and revision period before examinations.

e)    Support study centers at the University of Nairobi

1. Access to information through computers at school of computing and informatics, Biometry Laboratory at College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS) and other centers such as the library

ii)   Use of libraries at the University of Nairobi and Agricultural research institutions.

         f)    Orientation (immediately after registration):

1. Orientation in ODL delivery

ii)   Study, reading and computer skills

iii) Time management and techniques in handling assignments

1. 4. Mentorship, guidance and counseling
   5. Emphasis is on satellite centers that serve as a link between the university and the student in the following manner:
      • • Registration
        • Collecting reading materials
        • Collecting results and programmes
        • Examination information
        • Posting timetable
        • Holding meetings.

Duration and the course load of the programmes.

The Distance Learning programme will run for a minimum of 8 semesters of 15 weeks each and a maximum of 16 semesters of 15 weeks each. There will be two semesters per calendar year therefore the minimum calendar years for completion of the programme would be a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 8 years.

The average course load per semester will be 6 course units studied through the 15 weeks. However, students may be allowed to take a minimum of 4 units per semester. Each course unit in the programme has a loading of a minimum of 45 hours.

SCHEDULE OF INTAKE

Students are admitted once every year usually in September with exception of variation that may be caused by unforeseen circumstances. Applications are, however, received all year round and are processed for yearly admission.