M.Phil./Ph.D. Crop Protection

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Crop Protection

M.Phil./Ph.D. Crop Protection

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
T. H. Aliyu	Reader & Ag. Head of Department B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Plant Pathology and Plant Virology
O. S. Balogun	Professor B.Agric., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (TUAT, Tokyo)	Plant Pathology and Plant Virology
A. K. Musa	Professor B.Agric., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria)	Agricultural Entomology and Storage Entomology
Nkechi B. Izuogu	Reader B.Sc. (ABSU, Okigwe);M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Plant Nematology
R. O. Uddin II	Reader B.Agric. (Ilorin); M.Sc.(Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Agricultural Entomology
O. Ahmed	Senior Lecturer B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Plant Pathology
Oluwatoyin A. Fabiyi	Senior Lecturer B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Plant Nematology
O. A. Ojumoola	Lecturer I B. Agric., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Agricultural Entomology, AppliedInsect Ecology and Insect as Food and Feed
Sa‘adat Y. Yusuf	Lecturer I B.Tech. (LAUTECH,Ogbomoso); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Agricultural Entomology and Storage Entomology

B. Introduction

This 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 Programme. It is a purely research-oriented programme to remedy the deficiency at the Master level.

C. Philosophy

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

D. Aim and Objectives

The programme is aimed at advanced-level 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 qualification from a recognized institution in addition to satisfying the University Matriculation requirements:

1. Five ‗O‘ Level Credits passes to include English Language, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry and any two of Mathematics, Physics, Geography and Economics.
2. Master’s degree in Crop Protection or related discipline with a CGPA below 3.50 or 60% 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

CPT 881 Seminar 2 Credits

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

CPT 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 on special topics. To be awarded Master of Philosophy degree in Crop Protection, 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
CPT 881 (2), 899 (16) Total = 18 Credits