M.Phil./Ph.D.Agronomy

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy

M. Phil./Ph.D. Agronomy

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
E. K. Eifediyi	Senior Lecturer HND, PGD (Portharcourt); M.Sc., Ph.D. (AAU, Ekpoma)	Crop Production, Underutilised Crops, Plant Nutrition
B.A. Raji	Professor B.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife), M.Sc., Ph.D.(ABU, Zaria)	Pedology, Soil Genesis andClassification, Soil Survey and Land Evaluation
Oluyemisi B. Fawole	Professor B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Soil Microbiology and MicrobialBiotechnology
J. O. Olaniyan	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Soil Pedology, Soil Survey andLand Evaluation
Olabisi F. Adekola	Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Crop Production, SustainableOrganic Agriculture
F. O. Takim	Reader B.Agric. (Calabar); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Weed Science
Kehinde O. Affinnih	Senior Lecturer B.Agric., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria)	Soil Chemistry and Fertility
H. E. Ahamefule	Senior Lecturer B.Agric. (Calabar); M.Sc., Ph.D. (UNN, Nsukka)	Soil Physics and Conservation, Bioremediation, Remote sensing
I. Kareem	Senior Lecturer B.Agric., M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Serdang)	Plant Physiology
Folusho A. Bankole	Senior Lecturer B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Plant Breeding and Genetics
*D. A. Animasaun	Senior Lecturer B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Plant Breeding and Genetics,Tissue Culture
*O. T. Mustapha	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Cytogenetics and Bio systematic

B. Introduction

The programme is meant for candidates who want to take up academic pursuits and research activities at the highest level but could not make a Ph.D. grade at the end of their Master’s Programme. It is a purely research-oriented programme to remedy the deficiency at the Master level.

C. Philosophy

The programme is the development of high-level manpower to pursue careers in academics and research. It is to provide the highest degree of specialisation in a particular field in the context of expanding knowledge globally and solving real-life problems.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to advance the level of training of students for future careers in teaching and research at the tertiary level and research and development in the public and private sectors.

Objectives:

1. Equipping students with research skills through the conduct of supervised research, seminar presentation and thesis presentation; and
2. Providing training for careers in teaching and research at the tertiary level and in research and development in the public and private sectors.

E. Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission into the programme must have the following qualifications from recognised institutions: Master’s degree in Agronomy or related disciplines with a CGPA below 4.0 out of a sacle of 5.0 or less than 60.00% average weighted grade point.

F. Duration of the Programme

1. The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 12 calendar months and a maximum of 18 calendar months.
2. The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 18 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.

G. Detailed Course Description

AGY   881 Seminar 2 Credits

Each student should present a seminar on current issues in the field of Agronomy guided by academic staff in the department. 90h (P); C

AGY 899 Dissertation 16 Credits

Each student should submit a dissertation on a topic approved by the department. 720h (P); C

H. Graduation Requirements

The programme consists of dissertation and seminars or special topics. To be awarded the degree, a candidate must have fulfilled the following conditions:

i Passed a Minimum of 18 Credits

Dissertation 16 Credits

Seminar 2 Credits

Total 18 Credits

ii. Carried out research relevant to the area of specialisation and submitted an acceptable dissertation.

I Summary

Core Courses: AGY 881 (2), AGY 899 (16) 18 Credits

Total Courses = 18 Credits