AGRI 0204

YEAR: 2
SEMESTER: 1
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO CROP AND LIVESTOCK
HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 3
PRE-REQUISITES: AGRI 0111 – CROP PRODUCTION I AND AGRI 0112 – LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I
 
COURSE CONTENT:
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, structure and function of prokaryotic cells; types of microorganisms – bacteria, fungi, viruses; microscopy and specimen preparation; identification of microorganisms, methods for microbiological examination – isolation and cultivation; microbial growth – factors influencing growth; Food-borne diseases, control of microorganisms; crop pests – weeds –definition, losses due to weeds, weed biology- growth development and ecological concepts, competition and allelopathy, weed identification, principles and methods of weed management; crop disease – symptoms, disease agents – attack and defence mechanisms, epidemiology, principles of plant disease control; symptoms of insect and mite damage, biology of insect pests; principles of insect and mite pests management; Integrated Pest Management in crops; pesticides – formulations, selectivity, uses, and application, toxicology and safety; livestock health - losses caused by diseases, causes of disease, body defences and immunity, symptoms and diagnosis of disease; clinical examination; disease prevention and control for selected major livestock diseases; principles of drug treatment and administration.
 
ASSESSMENT:
Coursework 70%
Final Examination 30%