BSc
Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension BSc program
To be admitted to B.Sc. in Rural Development and Agricultural Extension, candidates should qualify to the admission requirements set by the Ethiopian higher education institutions up on successful completion of two years preparatory education in natural science fields and after passing the entrance examination prepared by the Ethiopian Ministry of Education. Placement of students to the program abides by the MoSHE student placement and affirmative regulations. Others like re-admission and advance standing shall be treated according to the academic rules and regulations of the University of Gondar. Students who graduated with diploma in the field of Horticulture, Plant sciences, General Agriculture and other related fields from recognized institutions can also apply to pursue their studies in regular, summer and extension undergraduate programs based on the University Legislations.
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Course Name |
Course Code |
ECTS |
CrHrs |
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Communicative English Language Skills I |
FLEn 1011 |
5 |
3 |
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General Physics |
Phys1011 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
|
General Psychology |
Psyc1011 |
5 |
3 |
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Mathematics for Natural Science |
Math 1011 |
5 |
3 |
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Critical Thinking |
LoCT1011 |
5 |
3 |
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Physical Fitness |
SpSc 1011 |
P/F |
2 |
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Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn |
GeES1011 |
5 |
3 |
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Semester Total ECTS/Cr.hrs |
|
30 |
18 |
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Course Name |
Course Code |
ECTS |
CrHrs |
|
Communicative English Language Skills II |
FLEn1012 |
5 |
3 |
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Social Anthropology |
Anth1012 |
3 |
2 |
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General Biology |
Biol1012 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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General Chemistry |
Chem1012 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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Economics |
Econ 1011 |
5 |
3 |
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Introduction to Emerging Technologies |
EmTe1012 |
5 |
3 |
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Moral and Civic Education |
MCiE1012 |
3 |
2 |
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Semester Total ECTS/Cr.hrs |
|
31 |
19 |
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Course Name |
Course Code |
ECTS |
CrHrs |
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Introduction to Rural Development |
RDAE 211 |
5 |
3 |
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Introduction to Agricultural Extension |
RDAE 221 |
5 |
3 |
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Introduction to Computer Applications |
CoSc 231 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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Soil and Water Conservation |
NaRM 241 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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Crop Production and Management |
PlSc 251 |
6 |
4 (2+2) |
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Livestock Production and Management |
AnSc 261 |
6 |
4 (2+2) |
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Semester Total ECTS/Cr.hrs |
|
32 |
20 |
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Course Name |
Course Code |
ECTS |
CrHrs |
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Introduction to Statistics |
Stat 212 |
5 |
3 |
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Extension Program Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation |
RDAE 222 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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Agricultural and Rural Innovation Systems |
RDAE 232 |
3 |
2 |
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Introduction to Climate Smart Agriculture |
RDAE 242 |
2 |
1 |
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Rural Sociology |
RDAE 252 |
4 |
3 |
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Agro-Forestry Systems and Practices |
GeFo 262 |
3 |
3 (2+1) |
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Post-Harvest Technology |
HORT 272 |
3 |
2 (1+1) |
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Inclusiveness |
Incl 281 |
3 |
2 |
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Semester Total ECTS/Cr.hrs |
|
29 |
19 |
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Course Name |
Course Code |
ECTS |
CrHrs |
|
Communication for Rural Innovation |
RDAE 311 |
5 |
3 |
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Adult Learning and Audio Visual Techniques |
RDAE 321 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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Agricultural Knowledge and Information System |
RDAE 331 |
5 |
3 |
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Development Economics |
AgEc 341 |
5 |
3 |
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Econometrics |
AgEc 351 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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Research Method for Social Sciences |
RDAE 361 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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Global Trends |
GlTr 371 |
3 |
2 |
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Community Based Field Project I (Planning Phase) |
RDAE 381 |
2 |
1 (0+1) |
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Semester Total ECTS/Cr.hrs |
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35 |
21 |
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Course Name |
Course Code |
ECTS |
CrHrs |
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Farming Systems Research and Innovation |
RDAE 312 |
5 |
3 |
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Participatory Approaches and Methods for Rural Innovation |
RDAE 322 |
3 |
2 |
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Training for Capacity Development |
RDAE 332 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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Agricultural Journalism |
RDAE 342 |
3 |
2 |
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Agricultural Marketing and Rural Finance |
AgEc 352 |
5 |
3 |
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Agricultural Machinery and Implements |
AgEg 362 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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Introduction to Value Chain in Agriculture |
AgEc 371 |
3 |
2 |
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Community Based Field Project II (Implementation Phase) |
RDAE 382 |
2 |
1 (0+1) |
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Senior Research Project Proposal |
RDAE 392 |
3 |
2 (1+1) |
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Semester Total ECTS/Cr.hrs |
|
34 |
21 |
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Course Name |
Course Code |
ECTS |
CrHrs |
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Rural Livelihoods and Social Welfare |
RDAE 411 |
5 |
3 |
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Gender and Youth in Rural Development |
RDAE 421 |
5 |
3 |
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Environment and Sustainable Development |
RDAE 431 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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Agricultural Project Planning and Analysis |
AgEc 441 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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Entrepreneurship and Business Development |
RDAE 452 |
5 |
3 |
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Senior Seminar on Current Issues |
RDAE 461 |
2 |
1 (0+1) |
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Community Based Field Project III (Evaluation Phase and Village Stay Camp) |
RDAE 471 |
3 |
2 (1+1) |
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Semester Total ECTS/Cr.hrs |
|
30 |
18 |
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Course Name |
Course Code |
ECTS |
CrHrs |
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Farm Management |
AgEc 411 |
5 |
3 |
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ICT in Agricultural Extension |
RDAE 422 |
3 |
2 (1+1) |
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Rural Development Policies and Strategies |
RDAE 432 |
5 |
3 |
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Rural Organizations and Cooperatives |
RDAE 442 |
5 |
3 |
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Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior |
RDAE 452 |
5 |
3 |
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Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture |
RDAE 462 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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Senior Research Project Report and Seminar |
RDAE 472 |
5 |
3 (2+1) |
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Semester Total ECTS/Cr.hrs |
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33 |
20 |
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Total ECTS/Cr.hrs |
59 courses |
254 |
156 |