Project Description
Philosophy
The Philosophy of the Programme is to encourage and promote the training of students in all aspects of Plant Science and Biotechnology. The students, at the end of their programme are expected to become conscious of their environment and appreciate the delicate balance between plant life and the existence of the Earth. They are also expected to become highly knowledgeable in the new frontiers of biotechnology as it relates to plants, the primary producers in the universe. Most importantly, it is the core goal of the department to produce graduates who can relate to the needs of the society through their knowledge and application of the amazing facts of plant life and products, and biotechnology.
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- VISION – To produce scientific experts provided with both theoretical understanding and practical training in the field of Biotechnology and then the contribution of these cadres to work in both official and non-official agricultural, industrial, and health institutions.
- MISSION – To produce specialized graduates in the fields of Biotechnology and provide them with updated information in the various fields of the contementary life such as plant biotechnology in order to get a full benefit of the plant products, genetically engineered living organisms, medical biotechnology, production of pharmaceutical compounds, environmental reclamation in order to get rid of air, soil, and water pollutants, and to use the genetically engineered microorganisms for the production of materials with biological values.
- AIM & OBJECTIVE – The objective of the course is to give students new knowledge and widening of the knowledge acquired in other course by handling of classical and modern plant biotechnology processes, including breeding of healthy plants, plants with improved characteristics and plants for biomolecule production.
- Career Placement – In particular, the graduates of the Plant Science programmes in the College of Natural Sciences can work in the following institutions:
Nigeria National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Nigeria Industrial Research Institute
Agricultural Research Institutes
Pharmaceutical Industries
Sugar Industries
Tea Estates and Industries
National Bureau of Statistics
District Fisheries Officers
District Entomologists
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Ministry of Agriculture
Animal Resources & Fisheries
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal resources and fisheries
Ministry of Lands, Water and Environment.
National Research Organization (NARO)
Nigeria Forestry Authority
Nigeria Wetlands Inspection Division
Ministry of Education
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The Degree Programmes shall be based on the following courses throughout the the four(4) years:
First Semester (Core, Required and Elective Courses)
| 100 level | 200 level | 300 level | 400 level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication in English | Peace and Conflict Resolution | Ethno-medicinal Plants | Plant Issue Culture and Micropropagation |
| Use of Library | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | Plant Taxonomy | Phytogeography |
| Nigeria Peoples and Culture | Seedless Plants | General Plant Physiology | Plant Virology and Diagnostics |
| General Biology I | General Genetics I | General Plant Anatomy | Advance in Plant Physiology |
| General Practical Biology I | Introduction Ecology | Plant Ecology | Plant Productivity and Apiculture |
| General Chemistry I | General Invertebrate Zoology | Principles of Plant Biotechnology | Seminar |
| General Chemistry Practical I | Statistics for Agriculture and Biological Science I | Research Methods | Plant Pathology |
| General Physics I | General Microbiology I | Microbial Genetics and Molecular Biology | Principles of Scientific writing |
| General Physics Practical I | General Microbiology Practical I | General Mycology | Biometry and Experimental Design |
| Introduction to Computer Science | General Biochemistry | Field Course | |
| Elementary Mathematics | Enzymology |
Second Semester (Core, Required and Elective Courses)
| 100 level | 200 level | 300 level | 400 level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication in English II | Entrepreneurship | Advances in Plant Molecular Biology | |
| Environment and Sustainable Development | Leadership Skills | Plant Breeding | |
| General Biology II | Biological Techniques | Timber Products Technology | |
| General Biology Practical II | General Genetics II | Students Industrial Work Experience (SIWES) Field Work | Mushroom Technology |
| General Chemistry II | Seed Plants | SIWES Report | Research Project |
| General Chemistry Practical II | General Physiology | SIWES Seminar | Economic and Industrial Botany |
| Genaral Physics II | Cell/Development Biology | Introductory Soil Science | |
| General Physics Practical II | General Biochemistry II | ||
| Elementary Mathematics II | General Microbiology II | ||
| Introduction to Microbiology | general Microbiology Practical II | ||
| Conservation and Microdiversity | |||
Admission Requirements
Candidates are admitted into the degree programme in any of the following three ways:
- The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
- Direct Entry
- Inter-University Transfer
A. UTME Entry Mode
Candidates must obtain credit passes in five (5) subjects in WAEC, NECO and GCE, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In addition, an acceptable pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in relevant subject combinations is required for admission into 100 level. Expected duration for UTME candidates shall be 4 years.
B. Direct Entry (DE): 3-Year Degree Programme
Expected duration for Direct Entry (DE) candidates with at least two ‘A’ level passes at the GCE/JUPEB/IJMB in relevant science subjects shall be 3 years.
C. Inter-University Transfer Mode
Students can transfer provided they met the receiving University’s requirements in terms of qualification, grade and the minimum duration of stay to earn the university’s degree.
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Welcome to the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology at Hezekiah University Umudi, Imo State. We offer a high range of courses capable of instilling into our graduates the sound background that is deeply rooted in laboratory and field based experience in the broad array of disciplines within Plant Science and Biotechnology.
Our graduates are sought after by many leading employers. A degree in Plant Science and Biotechnology from Hezekiah University, Umudi definitely creates gainful employment for our graduates in specified areas in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Environmental Management, Pharmacy, Research and Teaching etc. So you are welcome to take advantage of these by joining us.
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