Postgraduate School
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science
M. Phil./Ph.D. Soil Science
| 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 andMicrobial Biotechnology |
| J. O. Olaniyan | Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Soil Pedology, Soil Survey andLand Evaluation |
| Olabisi F. Adekola | Professor 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, Remotesensing |
| 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 |
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 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 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:
i Equipping students with research skills through the conduct of supervised research, seminar presentation and thesis presentation;
ii. 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:
Academic Master’s degree in Soil Science or related disciplines with CGPA below 4.0 on a scale of 5.0 or less than 60% average weighted grade point.
F. Duration of Programme
G. Detailed Course Description
SSC 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
SSC 899 Dissertation 16 Credits
Each student should submit a dissertation on a topic approved by the department. 270h (P); C
H. Graduation Requirements
The programme consists of dissertation and seminars or special topics. To be awarded a Master of Philosophy degree in Soil Science, 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 Options
i. General Soil Science
Core Courses: SSC 801 (2), SSC 839 (10), AGY 825 (3), SSC 810 (3), SSC 809 (3),
SSC 812 (3), SSC 803 (3), SSC 815 (3) 30 Credits
Elective Courses: SSC 808 (3), SSC 802 (3), SSC 805 (3), SSC 806 (3), SSC 813 (3),
SSC 814(3) 6 Credits Total (C + E) Courses = 36 Credits
ii. Soil and Water Management
Core Courses: SSC 801 (2), SSC 839 (10), AGY 825 (3), SSC 810 (3), SSC 809(3),
SSC 812 (3), SSC 803(3), SSC 815(3) 30 Credits
Elective Courses: SSC 807 (3), SSC 808 (3), SSC 816 (3) 6 Credits
Total (C + E) Courses = 36 Credits
iii. Soil Survey and Land Use
Core Courses: SSC 801 (2), SSC 839 (10), AGY 825 (3), SSC 810 (3), SSC 809 (3),
SSC 812 (3), SSC 803 (3), SSC 815 (3) 30 Credits
Elective Courses:
SSC 802 (3), SSC 804(3), SSC 825 (3), SSC 807 (3), SSC 816 (3) 6 Credits
Total (C + E) Courses = 36 Credits
Core Courses: SSC 801 (2), SSC 839 (10), AGY 825 (3), SSC 810 (3), SSC 809 (3),
SSC 812 (3), SSC 803 (3), SSC 815 (3) 30 Credits
Elective Courses: SSC 808 (3), SSC 802 (3), SSC 805 (3), SSC 806 (3), SSC 813 (3),
SSC 814(3) 6 Credits Total (C + E) Courses = 36 Credits
ii. Soil and Water Management
Core Courses: SSC 801 (2), SSC 839 (10), AGY 825 (3), SSC 810 (3), SSC 809(3),
SSC 812 (3), SSC 803(3), SSC 815(3) 30 Credits
Elective Courses: SSC 807 (3), SSC 808 (3), SSC 816 (3) 6 Credits
Total (C + E) Courses = 36 Credits
iii. Soil Survey and Land Use
Core Courses: SSC 801 (2), SSC 839 (10), AGY 825 (3), SSC 810 (3), SSC 809 (3),
SSC 812 (3), SSC 803 (3), SSC 815 (3) 30 Credits
Elective Courses:
SSC 802 (3), SSC 804(3), SSC 825 (3), SSC 807 (3), SSC 816 (3) 6 Credits
Total (C + E) Courses = 36 Credits
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