school of agriculture and food sciences (safs)
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SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND
FOOD SCIENCES (SAFS)
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INTRODUCTION
First year class of 2020: Welcome to theschool of Agriculture and Food Sciences (SAFs)at Meru University of Science and Technology.
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Administration Block I
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Introductions: SAFs Dean’s Office
• Dr John Thuita (BVM, MVPH, PhD): Ag. Dean of
the School
• Judy Gacheri Itonga (secretary)
• Fridah Kananu (admin assistant)
• Mr Patrick Mutuma: in charge records/filing
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School Contacts
• https://www.must.ac.ke/school-of-agriculture-
and-food-science-safs/;
• Tel: +254 (0) 712 524 293
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Staff in Agriculture Dept
Teaching Staff
1. Mr Bernard Mwai: Chairman of Department
2. Mrs Beth Makau: Examination Officer
3. Professor Peter Masinde
4. Professor Gitonga Nkanata
5. Dr Eric Mworia
6. Mrs Cecilia Wanjau
7. Mr Joshua Thambura
8. Mr Titus Kirimi
9. Mr Richard Kirigia
10. Mrs Reginah Ithili
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Dept of Agriculture
Technical staff
1. Mr Michael Ngugi
2. Mr Onesmus Kirui
3. Mr Felix Muthamia
Contacts
[email protected], [email protected],
Tel: +254 (0) 712 524 293
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Staff in Food Science Dept
Teaching Staff
1. Dr. Rebecca Ebere: Chairman of Department
2. Dr. Alfred Mariga: Examination & Time tabling officer
3. Dr. Joshua Arimi
4. Mr. Kenneth M. Mbae
5. M/s Linet Mutwiri
6. M/S Esther Muriuki
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Staff in Food Science Dept
Technical Staff
1. Mercy Ndwiga
2. Lydia Ngeera
3. Pius Kanda
4. Jacqueline Mwikali
5. Florence Mwobobia
Contact: [email protected],
[email protected], tel: Tel: +254 (0) 712 524 293
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Animal Science Department staff
Teaching Staff
1. Dr Florence Thiakunu: Chairman of Department
2. Dr Fredrick Obonyo: Examination Officer
3. M/s Beatrice Nyakira: Time Tabling Officer
4. Dr Isaac Mokaya Omwenga
5. Dr John Thuita
Technical Staff
1. Mr Anthony Kibaara
2. Mr Walter Gitonga
3. Charity Wamaitha Kimani (BSC animal production, intern)
Contacts: [email protected], [email protected], tel:
Tel: +254 (0) 712 524 293
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• Vision: to be a University School ofexcellence in agriculture, food and animalsciences
• Mission: To provide quality training andresearch in agricultural technology, foodscience and animal science innovations inorder to produce a nationally and globallycompetitive workforce
SAFs vision and mission
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Whatever you (I, we) do, work at it
with all your (my, our) heart, as
working for the Lord, not for human
masters (Colossians 3: 23)
“A commitment to the pursuit
excellence”
Our Commitment
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Why a career in Agriculture is a
good idea
• Agriculture forms the backbone of theeconomy in developing Countries
• In Kenya, Agriculture contributes up to 30%of the GDP.
• Agricultural sector: employs 40% of the total
population and up to 70% of people in rural
areas
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DEPARTMENTS AND
PROGRAMMES
• Agriculture Department: established in May
2010.
• Food Science Department: established
2010
• Animal Science Department: established as
a fully fledged Department in 2018
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1. BSc in Agricultural Education and Education (AGED)
2. BSc in Agriculture
3. BSc in Horticulture
4. BSc in Agribusiness Management (AGBM)
5. MSc in Horticulture
6. MSc in agriculture
7. PhD in Agricultural Sciences
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:
AGRICULTURE DEPT
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1. PhD in Food Science
2. MSc in Food Science and Technology
3. BSc in Food Science and Technology
4. BSc in Food Science and Nutrition
5. BSc in Food Science and Management
6. Diploma in Food Science and Technology
7. Certificate in Food Science and Technology
Academic Programmes: Food
Science Department
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Academic Programmes: Animal
Science Department
1. BSc in Animal Health and Production
2. Diploma in Animal Health and Production
3. Upgrading Diploma in Animal Health and Production
4. Certificate in Animal Health and Production
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MARIMBA LEARNING CENTRE
Centre coordinator Centre Staff
• Examination officer – Regina Ithili
• Office administrator – PeninahNgugi
• IT technician – Benson Kaimenyi
• Library assistant – Martin Bundi
• Teaching staff – Shelef Onyango, Daniel Sankei, Glory Mwendwa, Tabitha Mutemi, Lynn Nkatha, ElosyKinya, Joseph Mutwiri and Moses Njoka
Mr Richard Kirigiah
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Academic Programmes:
Marimba learning Centre
Diploma in Agriculture
Diploma in Agriculture Extension
Diploma in Horticulture Production
Diploma in Agripreneurship
Certificate in Agriculture
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Requirements for academic
programmes
1. BSc programmes take 4 academic years (8 semesters)
2. Classes commence in 5th October 2020. 3. Lectures will be done online. Training for online
classes to be provided4. Practical classes: To be held using innovative
methods + special arrangements when face to face meetings will be allowed
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5. Examinations: Continuous assessment tests (CATs
I and II and end of semester exams.
• BSc programmes: CATs 30%, exams: 70% marks
• Diploma and Certificate programmes: CATs 40%
and exams: 60%
6. Must attend at least 75% of lectures to be
permitted to do end of semester examinations
7. Pass mark: 50% for AHP programmes; 40% for all
other programmes.
Requirements for academic
programmes
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Requirements for academic
programmes
Programme Requirements
BSc in Agricultural Education and Extension
Laptop, PPEs: white lab coat,
BSc in Food Science and Technology
Laptop, white labcoat, white cap and white gumboots
BSc in Animal Health and Production + Diploma in Animal Health and Production
Laptop and PPEs: white labcoat, white cap, white gumboots, overall
Marimba Diploma Programmes Laptop and PPEs: labcoat, gumboots and overalls
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DIRECTORATE OF
TVET
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• The University is offering courses accredited by
Technical Vocation Education and Training Authority
(TVETA).
• These courses were developed by TVET Curriculum
Development, Assessment and Certification Council
(TVET CDACC).
• The courses are Competence Based Education and
Training (CBET) programs.
• TVET CDACC (equivalent to KNEC) is therefore the
external examination body while MUST is the internal
examination body.
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• All Diploma (level 6) courses will take 2 years of 6
terms while a Certificate (level 5) courses will take 1
year of 3 terms (trimesters).
• TVET graduates are considered to be competent
when they are able to apply their knowledge and skills
to successfully complete work activities.
• The University is well-equipped with facilities in all
courses to enable you attain the required
competencies within the period of the course
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The 5Ds of success
• Dream
• Determination
• Dependability
• Discipline
• Distinction
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Tour of Teaching facilities in SAFs
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State of the art laboratories
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Complete Bakery Section
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Fruits Processing
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Meat processing
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Water bottling system
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Food Chemistry
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Rheology equipment
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Dairy cattle: Friesians
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Dairy cattle: Ayrshire
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Dairy Unit at MUST
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Diagnosis
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Students conducting physical examination of cattle
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Academic trips
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Green house at MUST Demo Farm
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Best of MUST Demo Farm
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MUST DEMO FARM
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Students and lecturers having fun
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Some Fun time with students during Field Training at Igoji Meru County
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• Entrepreneurs who will create businesses
and employ others
• Pharmaceutical industry professionals
• Academia and research after further study to
get masters and PhDs
• Professionals working for National and
County Governments, regulatory bodies,
Universities etc
When training is all over!!
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ANIMAL HEALTH& PRODUCTION
PIONEER
• My name is Beatrice Njagi, an Animal Health &Production Assistant. I pursued Bsc in Animal Health and Production in Meru university of science and Technology. Currently am working on a masters research project in beef value addition and Im really passionate about my work. I really love Animal Science. Meru University laid the best foundation in my profession by equipping me with not only knowledge but also best life skills that have made me who I am today. Improud to have studied in Meru University of science and Technology a world class University.
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BSc Agriculture
• Frank Murimi Muya (BSc Agriculture 2019
graduate). Working for Greenlife
international, an agrochemical company
specializing on coffee and tea. Based In
Nyeri
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Thank you