Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
Programme Background and Rationale
Much of Somaliland’s economy is linked, directly or indirectly, to livestock trade, with livestock husbandry being the dominant system of production. More than half of the population of Somaliland is involved in some form of animal husbandry, either as nomadic (or transhumant) pastoralists or as agro-pastoralists. Livestock is an essential asset for livelihoods in Somaliland. In spite of this; the productivity of livestock has remained low mainly due to genetic makeup, poor nutrition and poor veterinary services (health care). Further, lack of well-trained manpower has been remained a major factor in the poor development of the sector. There is lack of professionals who can conserve and improve animal genetic resources, provide options for sustainable sources of animal feeds and nutrition reduce the prevalence of diseases and enhance management of stock and feed resources. The Bachelor of Science in Animal Science programme is an essential tool to bridging this gap. It should produce people who can transform and help Somaliland livestock production sectors through research, training, outreach activities and community services.
Programme Objectives
General Objective
The overall objective of the Bachelor of Science in Animal Science programme is to produce competent, highly skilled and committed animal science professionals who can improve the production and productivity of livestock and livestock products in the country; and through research, training and community service, transform the economy of the country from subsistence to market oriented farming.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the course, students should:
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the science of cattle, camel, honey bee, poultry and fish production with respect to their genetics, breeding, microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology.
- Display adequate knowledge of the theories, practices and principles of the production of livestock and their management including poultry, sheep and goat, beef, dairy and fish production.
- Have a broad knowledge and understanding livestock diseases, parasites and the various methods to control, diagnose and manage animal diseases and parasites using appropriate medicines for improving animal health.
- Exhibit broad knowledge and understanding of the variety of methods and techniques to improve livestock nutrition and reproduction, and the insight the use appropriate methods for each specific case.
- Portray broad understanding of livestock economics, and marketing with insight in entrepreneurship and agri-business to innovate, design and implement animal science projects through research, training and outreach activities.
Programme Duration
The programme shall run on a semester basis consisting of four semesters each lasting 17 weeks, or other modes as appropriately structured by the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment and department of animal science, and approved by Senate.
Programme Modalities
The programme shall be conducted by course work, examinations and project, based on credit units. The last two weeks of each semester of each academic year shall normally be used for end of semester examinations. Further,
- A student shall take foundation/general courses in English, mathematics, science, Arabic, Islamic studies during the first one year in the freshmen programme. The freshman programme also acts as a gateway to full admission into the Bachelor of Science in Animal Science programme.
- By the end of junior year, a student shall be required to attend 300 hours of internship in a real work environment.
- A student shall come up with a well written project during the senior year of study.
Curriculum Plan
The programme shall run on a semester basis consisting of eight (8) semesters each lasting 17 weeks in a period of four (4) academic years on full time or on part time as structured by the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, and the department of animal science, and approved by Senate.
Freshman semester I |
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Course Code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
FRM 6111 | Introduction to reading | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
FRM 6112 | Introduction to writing | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
FRM 6113 | Introduction to biology | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
FRM 6114 | Arabic language | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
FRM 6115 | Pre-calculus | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
Total |
| 210 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 255 | 15 |
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Freshman semester II |
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Course Code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
FRM 6121 | English academic writing | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
FRM 6122 | Islamic studies | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6121 | Statistics | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6122 | Introduction to chemistry | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6123 | Introduction to agriculture | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6124 | Environmental science | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
Total |
| 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 18 |
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Sophomore semester I |
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Course Code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ANS 6211 | Range land management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6212 | Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6213 | Sheep and goat Production | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6214 | Genetics | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6215 | Poultry production and management | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6216 | Soil Science | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6217 | Natural resource management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
Total |
| 270 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 405 | 21 |
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Sophomore semester II |
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Course Code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ANS 6221 | Principles of animal breeding | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6222 | Veterinary parasitology | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6223 | Rural development and agro-pastoralism | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6224 | Animal nutrition | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6225 | Beekeeping production | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6226 | Biochemistry | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6227 | Pasture and fodder production | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
Total |
| 270 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 405 | 21 |
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Junior semester I |
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Course Code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ANS 6311 | Animal health and disease control | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6312 | Farm management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6313 | Microbiology | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6314 | Dairy production and management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6315 | Wild life conservation & management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6316 | Reproductive physiology and AI | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
Total |
| 240 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 330 | 18 |
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Junior semester II |
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Course Code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ANS 6321 | Veterinary clinical diagnosis | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6322 | Pharmacology | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6323 | Fishery and aquaculture | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6324 | Beef cattle Production | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6325 | Disaster management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6326 | Research methodology in animal science | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
Total |
| 225 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 360 | 18 |
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Junior semester III |
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Course Code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ANS 6331 | Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 300 | 5 |
Total |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 300 | 5 |
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Senior semester I |
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Course Code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ANS 6411 | Camel production | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6412 | Draft and pack animals production | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6413 | Range monitoring and evaluation | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6414 | Hides and skins storage and processing | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6415 | Principles of agricultural extension | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6416 | Research project in animal science | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
Total |
| 225 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 360 | 18 |
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Senior semester II |
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Course Code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ANS 6421 | Livestock economics and marketing | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6422 | Agriculture project planning and analysis | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6423 | Dairy products processing and marketing | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6424 | Entrepreneurship and agribusiness | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ANS 6425 | Food hygiene and veterinary public health | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ANS 6426 | Food security and nutrition | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
Total |
| 240 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 330 | 18 |
Grand Total |
| 1950 | 0 | 765 | 300 | 3015 | 152 |
General Regulations
General University regulations and guidelines for undergraduate programmes shall apply with regard to application, registration, teaching, learning, examinations, research and graduation. A student is required to sign a memorandum of understanding during the registration process on pre-scribed forms.
Admission Requirements
This Bachelor of Science in Animal Science programme is best suited to students who intend to make a career in agriculture. To qualify for admission into the degree of Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, an applicant shall:
- Hold a Somaliland GCSE certificate of at least Grade “C”, or its equivalent from a recognized examination body.
- Successfully complete a one-year freshman programme at Amoud University, and attained a GPA of at least 2.00.
- Hold a diploma certificate in animal science, agriculture or its equivalent from recognized universities.
- Meet other conditions as spelt out by the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment and the department of animal science with approval of the Senate.
Enrolment Types
There are three (3) categories of enrolments as follows:
- Full-Time Day enrolled students who shall attend classes between 7.30 am 5.00 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
- Full-Time Evening enrolled students who shall attend classes between 4.00 pm and 10.00 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
- Sandwich, part-time, and other modes enrolled students who shall attend classes during specific periods as specified by the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment and department of animal science, and approved by Senate.
Staff, Facilities and Equipment
The Faculty of Agriculture and Environment has sufficient resources to offer this programme. The faculty has 10 lecture hall, 2 demonstration plots, and a commercial farm; an agricultural laboratory and a library. But the main university library has plenty of information materials on agriculture, environment and animal husbandry science. The faculty has 2 green houses, a borehole and a tree nursery. Coupled with over 20 highly qualified and experienced local and international staff; the faculty ensures that students complete their programme within schedule.
Funding
The Bachelor of Science in Animal Science programme is sustained largely by funds from tuition fees and other relevant levies. The student must show proof of ability to pay tuition fees on time before being enrolled into the programme. There are no special funding arrangements for the students enrolled in the programme. However, if, and when, additional funds are available, they shall be dispensed according to the university financial policies.
Target Groups
The expected to enrollments in the programmed include:
- Graduates of SGCSE who intend to pursue a career in animal science and livestock production.
- Employees of Ministry of Livestock Development who intend to acquire advanced knowledge in animal science and livestock production.
- People working with local and international NGOs involved animal production activities who intend to acquire advanced professional knowledge in the field of animal science.
- Graduates of diploma colleges of agriculture who aspire to acquire modern and advanced knowledge in the field of animal science/animal production.
Expected Programme Outcomes
The graduate of this Bachelor of Science in Animal Science programme should be:
- Consultants in the field of animal science and who can advise on policies and practices of animal production.
- Managers and directors of livestock projects at the local, regional and international levels for private and public organizations.
- Researchers in the field of animal science and who carry out appropriate research to reduce the problems affecting animal production in the region, country and beyond.
- Teachers, extension officers and advisors on matter related to livestock production in general and especially animal science in formal and non-formal settings.