Natural resources in many developing countries are diminishing due to the actions of man for instance; deforestation is now commonplace in many countries. The need to manage natural resources in a sustainable manner is imperative. 

Wood Technology module consists of four components namely, Basic properties of wood, Sawmilling and Timber seasoning, Reconstituted wood Products and Finished wood Products. This module intends to expose a learner to wood basic properties including anatomical,chemical, physical and mechanical. It will also help you to understand different processes which are used in converting wood into timber. You will also have a close look on different technological processes which are used in making wood based materials and finally you will have a flesh look on the processes of making finished wood products.

This module has the aim of imparting knowledge and skills to students on farming systems analysis to research and development. This entails the understanding of the pertinent stages of the farming systems framework to agroforestry research and development. Students will get familiarized with the process of collecting data and using them to design participatory agroforestry trials (Type 2 and Type 3 trials) with the aim of solving agroforestry related problems in different agro-ecological zones of the country.

This module will equip students with strong practical skills in regard to integrating forest activities into other land use options for environmental, ecological, and socio-economic issues.

By the end of this module, the student will be able to:

•  solve the system of linear equations with different methods,
•  evaluate the limit with different methods,
• evaluate the derivative
• find area by applying integrals and  resolve problems involving 1^st and 2^nd order differential equations.
• Calculate Mean, Median, Standard Deviation), Data presentation using appropriate graphs (Bar, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Pie etc) and Tables (Frequency distribution, 2X2 Table), simple regression and correlation.

Welcome to the module BSC1224 of rural development and professional ethics in which you be taught three units. Rural development, Rural sociology, and ethics in the Rwandan culture.

This module introduces students of Level 1 Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine to fundamentals of Chemistry. It comprises four components: Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. The module equips students with necessary skills (analytical, quantification of matter, etc) which will help them to undertake and understand their courses in the option they have chosen. Students are requested to read all teaching materials provided on this platform (PowerPoint Slides, Course Notes, Books) and do assignments to consolidate their knowledge and ask questions where necessary. Lab experiments protocols were also uploaded for each components and students should have read and understood them prior to attending the lab session. 

Teacher: Mr. Jean Claude Safari, Mr. Jean Bosco Sibomana , Mr. Ephrem Habumugisha and Mr. Jean Bosco Micomyiza

Study Group: Year 1 CAVM (all) 

Teachers details

Mrs. Margret Tumusiime, Assistant Lecturer, Veterinary Department.
Dr. Charles RUHIMBANA Lecturer, Animal Production.
Mr. Philippe Munyandamutsa, Assistant Lecturer Animal Production
Mr. Senyanzobe JMV,  Lecturer, Forestry and Nature Conservation

 Course units

This Module is composed of four units, namely;

Unit one: Genetics

Unit two: Microbiology

Unit three: Zoology and Entomology

Unit four: Botany

Delivery Mode

The course will be taught both online and face to face.

Mode of Assessment

Individual and group assignments & quizzes, Sitting for CAT and End of trimester two final examination

Intended Learning outcomes:

Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to;

 Describe how organisms are named systematically, Outline of the classification of life, List the general features of all animals and all plants, Identify the key transitions in body organization that have occurred over the course of animal and plant evolution, Identify which vertebrates are warm-blooded (endothermic) and which are cold-blooded, Outline the genetic information of life and  Understand the Mendelian inheritance laws. Students will be able to acquire, articulate, retain both theory & laboratory skills and   knowledge relevant to Microbiology.

The module aims at describing factors of soil formation and soil properties; explaining the principles and processes of crop production; introducing students to forestry science and basics of livestock production globally and nationally.

Intended learning outcomes

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

1. Concepts of soil, its formation, components and properties; soil profile description; physical and chemical analysis of soil.
2. Principles of crop husbandry, different processes of crop production, plant nutrition and fertilization and different cropping systems 
3. Concepts and Principles of forestry and agroforestry and various management practices.
4. Knowledge on main breeds of livestock, management and productions aspects; social-economical and environmental impact of livestock. 

Intellectual skills/Application knowledge

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

1. Apply soil properties to describe a soil profile
2. Use different basics of crop husbandry in crop production.
3. Apply significance of forestry and criteria for typologies for a case study
4. Describe different breeds of livestock in Rwanda and elsewhere
5. Do a critical analysis of an animal house
6. Differentiate different feed stuff used in animal feeding

Basics of Environmental Science is an engaging introduction to environmental study. ... It covers the entire breadth of the environmental sciences, providing concise, non-technical explanations of physical processes and systems and the effects of human activities

Background for understanding of the advanced courses related to the physical agricultural Environment

This module will equip the student the skill to identify, appraise and manage the basic physical agricultural resources

The content of this module will be: Agro-geology (petrography), Mineralogy and Geomorphology

Welcome to the module of Basics of Basics of Economics .This module will be taught to students in year one. It will constitute three course units .Micro Economics,Macro Economics and Fundamentals of Accounting 

Welcome to soil Genesis and Soil Classification and Suitability

 Aims: To provide students with knowledge of soil formation and classification characteristics (properties) and in relation to its productivity and management. 

Content:  Soil genesis and Classification.

Welcome to the course of Agricultural marketing. A vast majority of the population of Rwanda lives in villages and agriculture is the main profession of people. People exchange what they produce. This is a very practical and applicable course for those interested in or already involved in agricultural production and/or those businesses supporting agricultural production.

This course encompasses a variety of topics and issues related to the marketing of agricultural and agribusiness products. The primary purpose of this course is to help students to develop analytical tools for thinking about the overall business environment in which they operate.

Well come to this module.

This course is about the design of irrigation system. An agricultural engineer  sould be set to support the agricultural activity through devising solution that apply the engineering principle. Water is the basic for agriculture and the engineer has to be with skills and aptitude to design the irrigation systems appropriate to various farming, climate, land and economic conditions. 

An adequate water supply is important for plant growth. When rainfall is not sufficient, the plants must receive additional water from irrigation. Various methods can be used to supply irrigation water to the plants. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. These should be taken into account when choosing the method which is best suited to the local circumstances.

In this line the module of Design of irrigation systems is administered to the year 3 class of Agricultural engineering in Agricultcural mechanization program. 

The module is made up of two main component : 

1. Design of surface irrigation system

2. Design of pressurized irrigation system 

It will be studied in the second trimester starting from march 2019. 

For learning objective, learning strategy, covered contents and assessment strategy are described later.

Wishing you  a fruit full assimilation.