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With a pass in your JUPEB Agricultural Science exam, you can study Natural and/or Biological science course, or Agricultural course like Crop Science, Agronomy, Agricultural extension, etc
COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT LOAD |
AGR001 | Agronomy & Crop Production | 3 Units |
AGR002 | Animal Science & Production | 3 Units |
| JUPEB AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SYLLABUS | ||
| SN | TOPICS | OBJECTIVES |
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| AGR001: AGRONOMY & CROP PRODUCTION | ||
| 1 | SOIL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | i. Soil formation, ii. Composition and soil physical properties e.g. soil texture, soil structure soil capillarity, etc |
| 2 | SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | i. Soil acidity and alkalinity, ii. Causes and effects of some iii. Correcting soil acidity. |
| 3 | SOIL FERTILITY | i. Soil macro elements (N, P, K, etc.) and micronutrients (Mo, B, Zn, etc.). ii. Nitrogen Cycle. iii. Organic matter composition and importance to agriculture. iv. Soil improvement through the application of Organic fertilizers. |
| 4 | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION | i. Definition, methods, and importance of soil conservation. ii. Methods of controlling soil erosion (biological, mechanical, and cultural). iii. Methods of water conservation (dams, harvesting from roofs, water weirs, mulching). |
| 5 | IRRIGATION | i. Types of irrigation systems (surface, overhead, and underground systems). ii. Importance of irrigation to agricultural production in Nigeria. |
| 6 | PLANT GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT | i. Study of the cell and its contents. ii. Cell division and enlargements leading to growth (mitosis). iii. Meiosis, pollen structure, pollen formation, and ovule development. iv. Seed dormancy, pre-germination treatment, viability test, control, and germination experiments. |
| 7 | WATER & NUTRIENT UPTAKE | i. Mechanism of water uptake (Osmosis/Diffusion) and nutrient uptake, (Active transport system). |
| 8 | PHOTOSYNTHESIS & RESPIRATION | i. Meaning and importance of photosynthesis, ii. Factors affecting photosynthesis e.g. carbon (IV) oxide, compensation point. iii. A Relationship between respiration and photosynthesis. iv. Structure and synthesis of ATP and role of ATP as the energy currency in all living organisms. |
| 9 | PRINCIPLES OF CROP PRODUCTION | i. Identification and classification of common weeds, ii. Methods of weed control. iii. Identification and classification of common pests and diseases. iv. Control methods of pests and diseases |
| 10 | PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE AND ORNAMENTAL CROP PRODUCTION | i. Definition of horticulture. ii. Importance of horticulture and ornamental crop production in Nigeria. iii. Classification of Horticultural plant including the study of one ornamental plant (rose or hibiscus) under the following headings: Origin, Methods of Cultivation, Land I Preparation Management Practices, Pem and Diseases, Factors Affecting Shelf Life, Pog Harvest Handling and Marketing. |
| 11 | PRINCIPLES OF CROPS PRODUCTION | i. Growth and study of horticultural crops (mango or orange, Amaranthus spp.) cereal crops (maize rice) legumes (cowpea, soybean), under the following headings: Origin, Adaptation, Planting, Management, Pests, and Diseases, Post-Harvest Handling and Marketing Vegetative propagation methods (budding, grafting layering, marcotting, & cutting). |
| 12 | FARM MECHANIZATION & ENGINEERING | i. Definition of Farm Mechanization, ii. Advantages and Disadvantages of Farm Mechanization, iii. Operational Principles of the two and four Stroke Cycle Engines, iv. Properties and Use of Fuel and Lubricants, Transmission Systems, v. Electrical Systems of Petrol and Diesel Engines, vi. Tillage Implements (plows, ridges, harrows |
| 13 | ANIMAL POWER & ANIMAL DRAUGHT IMPLEMENTS | i. Types of draught animals (Bull, donkey, horse). ii. Animal-drawn implements (Mouldboard plough, harrow, & planter). |
| AGR002: ANIMAL SCIENCE AMD PRODUCTION | ||
| 13 | ANIMAL NUTRITION | i. Classes of livestock feed (roughages, succulents, concentrates). ii. Calculation of feed digestibility. iii. Ration formulation. |
| 14 | REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM OF FARM ANIMALS | i. Urinogenital systems of farm animals. ii. Infertility in Farm Animals (male and female). iii. Site of fertilization in female farm animals. |
| 15 | ANIMAL BREEDING | i. Mendelian Laws of Heredity. ii. Inbreeding and Crossbreeding: Advantages and disadvantages |
| 16 | ANIMAL PRODUCTS | i. Identification and Classification of Important ii. Parasites and Diseases of Farm Animals. iii. Economic Importance of Diseases and Parasites of Farm Animals, iv. Pests and Disease Transmission and Control |
| 17 | ANIMAL HEALTH | Parasites and Diseases of Farm Animals |
COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT LOAD |
AGR003 | Wildlife, Acquaculture and Agro-forestry | 3 Units |
AGR004 | Agricultural Economics & Extension
| 3 Units |
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| AGR003: WILDLIFE, AQUACULTURE AND AGRO-FORESTRY | ||
| 18 | IMPORTANCE OF WILDLIFE AND FORESTRY TO THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY | i. Economic, social, and ecological importance of wildlife and forests. |
| 19 | PRINCIPLES OF AGRO-FORESTRY | i. Definition, principles, and types of agroforestry. ii. Concept of forest, forestry, and silviculture. iii. Definition and practice of agroforestry iv. Systems of agroforestry (e.g. Agrosilvipastoralism, Agrosilviaquaculture, Agrosilviapiculture, Agrosilvimycology, Agrosilviheliculture, etc.,). v. The need for conserving our forests (sources of useful medicinal herbs, dyes, fibers, and game animals that energize our rural economy). |
| 20 | FORESTRY AND CLIMATE CHANGE | i. Definition of climate change. ii. Causes, Mitigation, and Adaptation to Climate Change. iii. Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture. |
| 21 | WILDLIFE AND FOREST CONSERVATION | i. Meaning of Wildlife. ii. Wildlife Conservation Methods. iii. Ecotourism potentials of Forest and Wildlife in Nigeria. iv. Selective exploitation, Forest regulation, Afforestation, Regeneration Taungya system, Enrichment planting, etc |
| 23 | DEFORESTATION AND DESERTIFICATION | i. Meaning of Deforestation and Desertification. ii. Causes of Deforestation and Desertification. iii. Effects of Deforestation and Desertification. |
| 24 | UTILIZATION OF FOREST RESOURCES | i. Shelter for wildlife, ii. Sources of cooking fuel, iii. Raw materials for industries eg plywood. |
| 25 | MARKETING OF FOREST PRODUCTS | i. Types of Forest Products and examples. ii. Processing, marketing, and exportation of forest products. |
| 26 | AQUACULTURE: ENVIRONMENT & ECONOMY | i. Types of fish ponds and methods of fish pond construction. ii. Importance of fish production to the Nigerian economy. iii. Fish culture, fish processing, fish preservation, toxicology, availability of markets. iv. Laws and regulations on fishing. |
| AGR004: AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION | ||
| 27 | PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS | i. Definition of Agricultural Economics, ii. Principles of demand and supply of agricultural products, simple demand and supply curves, illustration with diagrams, the elasticity of demand and supply. iii. Law of diminishing returns, principles of economies of scale in agriculture, and opportunity costs. |
| 28 | PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION | i. Definition of Agricultural Extension. ii. Functions and principles of Agricultural Extension. iii. Agricultural Extension methods. iv. Problems of effective extension programs in Nigeria |
| 29 | FARM MANAGEMENT | i. Land tenure systems in Nigeria and their implications to agriculture. ii. Business objectives in farming, risks, and uncertainties in agriculture, budgeting in the farming business. |
| 30 | MARKETING OF FARM PRODUCE | i. Definition of agricultural marketing, ii. Characteristics of perfect and imperfect competition. iii. International trade agreements and their impact on marketing. iv. Problems of marketing agricultural produce. v. Government intervention programs in agriculture (support prices and subsidies). |
1. Anthony Youdeowei, F.O.C Ezeinna: “Introduction to Tropical Agriculture” Longman Publisher
2. Jean Pagot; “Animal Production in the Tropics”. Macmillan Publishing Company.
3. R.P. Rice et al; “Fruit and Vegetable Production in Warm Climates” Macmillan Publishing Company.
4. N.C. Brady; “The Nature and Properties of Soils” Publishing Company. Mac COM
5. R.G.S Bidwell; “Plant Physiology”. Macmillan Publishing Company.
6. David Coleman and Trevor Young. “Principles Economics” Agricultural
7. David T. Johnson; “Business of Farming”. EL BS/Macmillan.
NOTE: Candidates are required to write 3 subjects in the qualifying examination)
JUPEB currently offers examinations in the following nineteen (19) subjects as detailed in its syllabuses. The subjects can be classified into 3 categories: Arts & Humanities, Management & Social Science and Sciences
Some of the topics in the JUPEB Agricultural Science include European drama, African drama, Literary appreciation, etc.
The exam will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions and 8 essay questions for you to answer 4 and 2 practical questions
Yes, a list of recommended textbooks is given above. Study with them.
The objective and theory exam takes 3 hours. For the practical section, it could take between 2-3 hours.
Some effective study strategies include: creating a study schedule, using study guides and notes, practicing past questions, participating in group discussions, and seeking clarification from your lecturers.
There is no official pass mark, but scores above 50 are considered good. However, you should try to score as high as you can because the higher you score, the better your chances of admission to your chosen course and institution.
