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Skip to main content Side panel * Home * More Search Close Search Toggle search input Log in Home Skip RICA_eLibrary RICA_ELIBRARY Library Search Keyword * Keyword * Title * Author Skip Ebsco Essentials EBSCO ESSENTIALS Open block drawer RICA LMS Skip available courses AVAILABLE COURSES AY23 SCI 201L APPLIED AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY 1 LAB A laboratory for the basic concepts and ideas of general chemistry and how it relates to agriculture and the world around us. Laboratory experiences will develop experimentation and communication skills related to: matter, energy, subatomic particles, atoms, elements, electron arrangements, periodic properties, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical quantities and reactions, properties of gases, liquids, and solids, solutions, acids and bases. * Teacher: Nshogoza Gilbert AY23 SCI 201 APPLIED AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY An introduction to the basic concepts and ideas of general chemistry and how it relates to agriculture and the world around us. Chemistry principles covered in an applied manner will include: matter, energy, subatomic particles, atoms, elements, electron arrangements, periodic properties, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical quantities and reactions, properties of gases, liquids, and solids, solutions, acids and bases. * Teacher: Nshogoza Gilbert AY23 LDR 201 LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP An introduction to entrepreneurship and the roles of leadership in business. Topics include risks, rewards and challenges of entrepreneurship, management and leadership skills needed for successful entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial planning and presentations. * Teacher: Ndyetabula Daniel Wilson AY23 AGB 201 INTERMEDIATE AG BUSINESS Application of business theory to decisions used on farms and other agricultural business units. The course covers record keeping systems, budgets, depreciation, business organization, investment analysis, farm production analysis, and farm business analysis, as well as human resource management basics * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique AY23 AGR 201 ENTERPRISE & PRODUCTION 1 * Teacher: Cheruiyot Duncan * Teacher: Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart * Teacher: Hagwirineza Jean Bosco AY23 AGR 202 SITE SPECIFIC CROP MANAGEMENT Principles of Geo spatial technology applied to the management of crops according to the underlying soil resource. Emphasis is placed on experiential learning using hardware/software and information management systems for mastering the essential skills to adopt site-specific crop management and precision agriculture. * Teacher: Kabeja Crispin * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick AY23 AGR 101 PRACTICAL FARMING 1 * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Kabeja Crispin * Teacher: Ndyetabula Daniel Wilson * Teacher: Bizimana Ferdinand * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Talemwa John Bosco * Teacher: Umutoni Prossy * Teacher: Gasana Gasabato Quenan * Teacher: Ochola Sylvans AY23 SCI 101 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE AND ONE HEALTH Introduction to agriculture and the concept of One Health including sectors of the agricultural industry, employment opportunities, and human, animals and environmental components of the agricultural system. A systems-based approach will examine animal science, crop science, natural resources, range management, and biotechnology in agriculture. * Teacher: Munyaneza Celestin * Teacher: Nkunda Dominique * Teacher: Cheruiyot Duncan * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Hagwirineza Jean Bosco * Teacher: Dutuze Marie Fausta * Teacher: Nshutiyayesu Samuel AY23 MTH 101 PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS FOR AGRICULTURE A case-based application of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus to agricultural and natural resources problems * Teacher: Ujeneza Eva Liliane AY23 SCI 102 BIOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE 1 A systems approach to the study of life at the cellular level, investigating cellular structures, chemical processes, cell metabolism, cell division, gene expression and introducing patterns of inheritance. Topics include the growth, development, and morphology of annual and perennial plants, photosynthesis and respiration, patterns of inheritance, and bacterial diversity. * Teacher: Nshutiyayesu Samuel * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY23 SCI 102L BIOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE 1 LABORATORY A laboratory practice of life at the cellular level, investigating cellular structures, chemical processes, cell metabolism, cell division, gene expression and introducing patterns of inheritance. Laboratory experiences will develop experimentation and communication skills related to growth, development, and morphology of annual and perennial plants, photosynthesis and respiration, patterns of inheritance, and bacterial diversity. * Teacher: Nshutiyayesu Samuel * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY23 AGR 301 INTERNSHIP PREPARATION SEMINAR Development of personal and professional goals related to subsequent capstone internship experience. Students will develop a plan for an internship, conduct background research on their host-company or organization, and create a timeline for their individual project to include self-developed learning experiences for communication, One Health, conservation agriculture, and entrepreneurship * Teacher: Uwishema Filius * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey AY23 LDR 301 COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP This course will define the nature of community leadership and examine the process of non-positional or grassroots leadership development from within communities and organizations. Students will study community structure and capital from a systems perspective in an agricultural context. Case studies will be used to demonstrate the characteristics of people who emerge as leaders in communities. A service learning approach will engage students with stakeholders during the development of a focused community development plan. * Teacher: Ndyetabula Daniel Wilson AY23 SCI 301 ONE HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT Principles of One Health applied to the environment of agricultural systems with emphasis on ecosystem resilience and environmental degradation with regard to health of humans and animals. Students will investigate strategies for environmental planning to improve system function and human and animal health. * Teacher: Nshogoza Gilbert * Teacher: Dutuze Marie Fausta * Teacher: Nshutiyayesu Samuel AY23 MTH 301 AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICS The objective of the course is to quantitatively investigate the broad fundamental principles of mechanics, heat, and electricity and their relationship to modern agriculture and the environment. Applications of the principles include machinery, mechanized systems, irrigation and fluid flow, electrical systems, electrical power, energy systems (mechanical, electrical, thermal, solar, wind, etc.), thermal environmental effects, radioactive heat transport, and light optics. Additional or alternative applications will occur at the instructor’s discretion. * Teacher: Ujeneza Eva Liliane * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey * Teacher: Talemwa John Bosco AY23 AGR 303 PLANT-SOIL RELATIONS Soil properties and their impact on soil/plant relationships. Soil structure, aeration, moisture, and nutrients will be discussed in the context of plant water and nutrient dynamics, with applications for soil fertility, irrigation and environmental quality management. * Teacher: Cheruiyot Duncan * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey AY23 AMS 301 ANIMAL HEALTH Understanding causes and prevention of ill health, the nature and scope of veterinary services, animal welfare and control, and best practices for food animal health and welfare. * Teacher: Munyaneza Celestin * Teacher: Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart * Teacher: Bizimana Ferdinand * Teacher: Dutuze Marie Fausta AY23 AGM 301 POST-HARVEST MANAGEMENT AND PROCESSING An introduction to post-harvest technologies and their role in Conservation Agriculture. Topics include post-harvest losses reduction for perishable and nonperishable crops, using and maintaining threshers, winnowers, shellers, and dryers, grain storage systems and industrial equipment used in seed and grain processing technology, and the planning and construction of farm structures, rural buildings, and livestock housing. * Teacher: Talemwa John Bosco * Teacher: Gasana Gasabato Quenan AY23 AMS 203 ANIMAL PRODUCT TRANSFORMATION An examination of the changes that animal products (milk, meat, eggs, honey) undergo during post-harvesting, processing and storage. The course will consider structure and composition of raw materials and basic principles of product transformation and preservation. Laboratory exercises will investigate relevant analytical methods for quality control * Teacher: Nkunda Dominique AY23 AGR 102 PRACTICAL FARMING 2 * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Kabeja Crispin * Teacher: Ndyetabula Daniel Wilson * Teacher: Bizimana Ferdinand * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Talemwa John Bosco * Teacher: Gasana Gasabato Quenan * Teacher: Ochola Sylvans AY23 COM 101 COMMUNICATIONS 1 An introduction to written and verbal communication in agriculture with a focus on outreach. Topics include the rhetorical situation, modes of communication, rhetorical appeals and approaches, and situational appropriateness. * Teacher: Hovey Lark AY23 SCI 103 BIOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE II A study of organisms considering their morphology, life histories, physiology, and ecology. Topics include the nature and evolution of biological diversity, how that diversity impacts agricultural production and sustainability, organism physiology, diversity and agricultural microbiology, and interactions that determine community structure. * Teacher: Munyaneza Celestin * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY23 SCI 103L BIOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE II LAB A laboratory practice of organisms considering their morphology, life histories, physiology, and ecology, the nature and evolution of biological diversity, and how that diversity impacts agricultural production and sustainability. Laboratory experiences will develop experimentation and communication skills related to organism physiology and diversity and interactions that determine community structure. * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY23 AGR 103 SOIL STEWARDSHIP This course will examine physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and systems of classification. The course will consider processes of soil formation, appropriate uses of soil types, and methods of soil development and protection using. Field-based laboratory exercises will investigate soil structure and organisms on student farms. * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY23 AGR 103L SOIL STEWARDSHIP LAB An examination of physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and systems of classification. The course will consider processes of soil formation, appropriate uses of soiltypes, and methods of soil development and protection using. Field-based laboratoryexercises will investigate soil structure and organisms on student farms. * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick AY23 AGR 203 ENTERPRISE 2 This course is an experiential introduction to plant and animal production, and food processing in agricultural enterprises, focusing on Dairy, Mechanization and Irrigation and Food Processing Enterprises. Topics will include enterprise structures and operations, planning for production and processing activities, sustainable production, organizational management, and farm system integration. * Teacher: Munyaneza Celestin * Teacher: Nkunda Dominique * Teacher: Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey * Teacher: Talemwa John Bosco * Teacher: Gasana Gasabato Quenan AY23 LDR 202 GLOBAL AWARENESS * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Nyamulinda Birasa * Teacher: Ndyetabula Daniel Wilson * Teacher: Hovey Lark * Teacher: Berwa Lisa * Teacher: Ferguson Richard AY23 SCI 202 ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY Ecology is a quantitative discipline that integrates the life and earth sciences to understand the dynamics of natural and managed ecosystems. Topics include distribution and population dynamics of organisms, structure and function of biological communities, energy flow and nutrient cycling in ecosystems, and ecosystem services. Emphasis will be on application of ecological principles to problems of climate change, environmental degradation and soil health, invasive species, and biodiversity preservation in natural and managed systems. * Teacher: Nshutiyayesu Samuel * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY23 AGB 202 AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS PLANNING Advanced application of business theory to create a business plan for an agribusiness. Analysis of existing agribusinesses, strategy development for improvement, and development of a business proposal to steady state position. All topics will use a systems-based, conservation agriculture perspective for strategic and holistic planning * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Nyamulinda Birasa AY23 SCI 204 APPLIED AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY II This course deals with an introduction to the basic concepts and ideas of general chemistry, especially Organic Chemistry and Basic Biochemistry, and how it relates to agriculture and the world around us. * Teacher: Nshogoza Gilbert AY23 SCI 204L APPLIED AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY II LAB A laboratory for the basic concepts and ideas of organic chemistry and basic biochemistry and how they relate to agriculture and the world around us. Laboratory experiences will develop experimentation and communication skills related to lab safety and etiquette, solution preparation, Water, Hydrocarbons (Alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes), Aromatic compounds, Alcohols and Ethers, Aldehydes and ketones, Amines Carboxylic acids, esters, and amides, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Vitamins, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids, Genetic Engineering. * Teacher: Nshogoza Gilbert AY23 AGR 304 CAPSTONE INTERNSHIP I The first of two terms spent engaged in independent work experiences with a mentor at a government agency, company, or organization to enhance professional development as a capstone experience. Students begin their plan of work including learning experiences in communication, One Health, conservation agriculture, and entrepreneurship. Students begin their individual projects during this term. * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey * Teacher: Hovey Lark AY23 AGR 305 CAPSTONE INTERNSHIP II The second of two terms spent engaged in independent work experiences with a mentor at a government agency, company, or organization to enhance professional development as a capstone experience. Students complete their plan of work including learning experiences in communication, One Health, conservation agriculture, and entrepreneurship. Students complete their individual projects during this term. * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey AY22 SCI 101 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE AND ONE HEALTH Introduction to agriculture and the concept of One Health including sectors of the agricultural industry, employment opportunities, and human, animals and environmental components of the agricultural system. A systems-based approach will examine animal science, crop science, natural resources, range management, and biotechnology in agriculture. AY22 SCI 204L APPLIED AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY II LAB A laboratory for the basic concepts and ideas of organic chemistry and basic biochemistry and how they relate to agriculture and the world around us. Laboratory experiences will develop experimentation and communication skills related to lab safety and etiquette, solution preparation, Water, Hydrocarbons (Alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes), Aromatic compounds, Alcohols and Ethers, Aldehydes and ketones, Amines Carboxylic acids, esters, and amides, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Vitamins, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids, Genetic Engineering. AY22 MTH 101 PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS FOR AGRICULTURE A case-based application of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus to agricultural and natural resources problems * Teacher: Ujeneza Eva Liliane AY22 AGR 202 SITE SPECIFIC CROP MANAGEMENT Principles of Geo spatial technology applied to the management of crops according to the underlying soil resource. Emphasis is placed on experiential learning using hardware/software and information management systems for mastering the essential skills to adopt site-specific crop management and precision agriculture * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Ferguson Richard AY22 AGR 201 ENTERPRISES AND PRODUCTION An introduction to plant and animal production in agricultural enterprises. Topics will include sustainable production, growth and development processes, farm system and integration, and planning for production activities. * Teacher: Munyaneza Celestin * Teacher: Nkunda Dominique * Teacher: Cheruiyot Duncan * Teacher: Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart * Teacher: Hagwirineza Jean Bosco * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey * Teacher: Talemwa John Bosco AY22 AGR 101 PRACTICAL FARMING I An experiential introduction to small scale farming with emphasis on farm planning and production techniques including: crop planning, field preparation, daily cultivation responsibilities, fertilization and herbicide application, irrigation, harvest and post-harvest handling. Crops included are vegetables, fruits, cereals, beans and fodder crops. Students will perform daily care and observation of dairy and beef cows, small ruminants, and poultry. Farm work will be supported by class instructions and in-field mentoring from professors. Small group discussion-based classes are balance with long hours in the field. * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Munyaneza Celestin * Teacher: Bizimana Ferdinand * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Elango Fritz * Teacher: Nyemba Jean Ambela * Teacher: Hagwirineza Jean Bosco * Teacher: Talemwa John Bosco AY22 AGB 202 AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS PLANNING Advanced application of business theory to create a business plan for an agribusiness. Analysis of existing agribusinesses, strategy development for improvement, and development of a business proposal to steady state position. All topics will use a systems-based, conservation agriculture perspective for strategic and holistic planning * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Gaju Ngoga Aude * Teacher: Nyamulinda Birasa AY22 SCI 102L BIOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE I LABORATORY This course is centered around an extensive laboratory component in order to connect the central idea of biological science with agricultural applications including extensive written and oral reporting skills. It deals with the basic laboratory techniques (manipulation and utilization of basic biological laboratory equipment), introduction to lab safety and etiquette and scientific method. Laboratory and filed experiences activities will develop through experimentation and communication skills related to cellular structures, cell division, plant tissues, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and bacterial diversity, collecting, sampling and preserving of plant specimen. * Teacher: Nshutiyayesu Samuel * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY22 SCI 204 APPLIED AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY II This course deals with an introduction to the basic concepts and ideas of general chemistry, especially Organic Chemistry and Basic Biochemistry, and how it relates to agriculture and the world around us. Chemistry principles covered in an applied manner will include: * Water, * Hydrocarbons (Alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes), * Aromatic compounds, * Alcohols and Ethers, * Aldehydes, and ketones, * Amines * Carboxylic acids, esters, and amides, * Carbohydrates, * Lipids, * Vitamins, * Nucleotides, and Nucleic Acids, * Genetic Engineering. AY22 SCI 102 BIOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE I Using agriculture as the learning vehicle, the course emphasizes the principles, central concepts, and interrelationships among the following topics: a systems approach to the study of life at the cellular level, investigating cellular structures, chemical processes, cell metabolism, cell division, plant forms and functions, biochemical pathways such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration, vectors and life cycles of common animal, human and plant diseases (bacterial, viral, and fungal). AY22 SCI 103 BIOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE II A study of organisms considering their morphology, life histories, physiology, and ecology. Topics include the nature and evolution of biological diversity, how that diversity impacts agricultural production and sustainability, organism physiology, diversity and agricultural microbiology, and interactions that determine community structure. AY22 SCI 103L BIOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE II LAB A laboratory practice of organisms considering their morphology, life histories, physiology, and ecology, the nature and evolution of biological diversity, and how that diversity impacts agricultural production and sustainability. Laboratory experiences will develop experimentation and communication skills related to organism physiology and diversity and interactions that determine community structure. * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY22 COM 101 COMMUNICATIONS I An introduction to written and verbal communication in agriculture with a focus on outreach. Topics include the rhetorical situation, modes of communication, rhetorical appeals and approaches, and situational appropriateness. * Teacher: Hovey Lark AY22 AGR 302 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE Current issues in conservation agriculture. Topics vary. * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Cheruiyot Duncan * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Elango Fritz * Teacher: Nyemba Jean Ambela * Teacher: Ferguson Richard AY22 AGR 203 ENTERPRISES AND PROCESSING An experiential introduction to processing food from plant- and animal-based products in agricultural enterprises. Topics will include safety, processing methods for most common food products, food microbiology, safety and regulations, sensory evaluation of products, and environmental considerations. * Teacher: Munyaneza Celestin * Teacher: Nkunda Dominique * Teacher: Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart * Teacher: Hagwirineza Jean Bosco * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey AY22 AGR 103L SOIL STEWARDSHIP LAB An examination of physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and systems of classification. The course will consider processes of soil formation, appropriate uses of soiltypes, and methods of soil development and protection using. Field-based laboratoryexercises will investigate soil structure and organisms on student farms. * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick AY22 AGR 103 SOIL STEWARDSHIP This course will examine physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and systems of classification. The course will consider processes of soil formation, appropriate uses of soil types, and methods of soil development and protection using. Field-based laboratory exercises will investigate soil structure and organisms on student farms. * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY22 AGR 102 PRACTICAL FARMING II * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Bizimana Ferdinand * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Elango Fritz * Teacher: Nyemba Jean Ambela * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey * Teacher: Talemwa John Bosco * Teacher: Umutoni Prossy AY22 SCI 205 GENETICS AND BREEDING An examination of principles and management aspects of plant and animal genetics, and the process of breeding for improved productivity, stress tolerance, and product quality. Topics include advanced biology concepts, plant and animal quantitative genetics, plant and animal breeding, biotechnology and marker-assisted approaches, crop tissue culture, and concepts of genetic engineering. * Teacher: Bizimana Ferdinand * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY22 AGB 101 INTRODUCTION TO AG ECON AND BUSINESS A survey of the role of economics and business in production agriculture. The course includes an emphasis on economic systems and producer/consumer theory as applied to production agriculture in Africa and a range of management, accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship skills that are pertinent to development of a new business. * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Nyamulinda Birasa AY22 AGM 201 FARM POWER AND MACHINERY To equip the learner with fundamental knowledge and skills needed for management, operation and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment. Course content includes: overview of agricultural development and mechanization in Africa; farm power sources (human power, draught animal power, mechanical power and renewable energy sources); decisions in making power selection; selection and operation of farm machines and implements for primary and secondary activities such as tillage, planting, cultivation, chemical application, and harvesting; concepts of maintenance practices for agricultural machinery and implements; precision farming systems; maintenance workshop and organization; Key issues and challenges of mechanization in Africa; Agricultural mechanization strategies for Rwanda. * Teacher: Talemwa John Bosco AY22 AGM 202 IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT Introduction to irrigation and drainage system elements. Irrigation zones and development in Rwanda. Fundamentals of irrigation development and planning. Irrigation methods: furrow, check basin, border, sprinkler and drip irrigation. Soil-plant-water dynamics and crop water requirement. Determining evapotranspiration, crop factors, irrigation requirements, and efficiencies. Irrigation water quality, salt balance and leaching, salinity management and reclamation. Water measurement and regulation, continuous and rotational delivery, water management and organizational structures. Field drainage: drainage in agriculture, types and techniques. Impact of irrigation development on environment and ecosystems * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey AY22 AGR 104 PRACTICAL FARMING III: FARM MANAGEMENT An experiential introduction to small-scale farm planning and management. Students will use first-year farm records from term 1 and term 2 growing seasons to learn how to develop farm production plans that assure food security, learn skills for negotiations with buyers, input dealers, and credit institutions; and learn how to make profitable decisions considering available resources and anticipated risks including market fluctuations. * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Bizimana Ferdinand * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Elango Fritz * Teacher: Nyemba Jean Ambela * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey * Teacher: Talemwa John Bosco * Teacher: Dutuze Marie Fausta AY22 AGR 205 FORAGE CROP AND PASTURE MANAGEMENT An examination of forage anatomy and physiology, production and utilization. Students will be taught forage identification, selection, establishment, nutrient management, and rotation. Forage utilization content will include hay, silage and grazing systems, as well as material on forage analysis. Field-based activities will include forage planting, harvesting and baling; experimentation with grazing techniques; and laboratory analysis of forages. * Teacher: Cheruiyot Duncan AY22 AGR 206 PLANT PRODUCT TRANSFORMATION An examination of the changes that cereals, fruits and vegetables undergo during post-harvesting, processing and storage. The course will consider structure and composition of raw materials and basic principles of product transformation and preservation. Laboratory exercises will investigate relevant analytical methods for quality control. * Teacher: Nkunda Dominique AY22 AGR 207 PLANT HEALTH AND INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT An introduction to the diversity and complexity of Plant Health from production practice to pest and beneficial organisms in the agroecosystem. An overview of diagnosis, life cycles, spread and management of insect pests, weeds and plant diseases of importance to Rwanda, with emphasis on Integrated Pest Management concepts and Conservation Agriculture. * Teacher: Cheruiyot Duncan * Teacher: Elango Fritz * Teacher: Hagwirineza Jean Bosco AY22 AMS 201 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY Structures and functions of the body systems and organs of domestic animals. Emphasis on the physiological mechanisms used by animals to meet the common challenges of circulation, gas exchange, nutrient supply and metabolism, temperature regulation, water balance, and locomotion in the context of food production animals. * Teacher: Munyaneza Celestin * Teacher: Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart * Teacher: Bizimana Ferdinand AY22 AMS 202 ANIMAL NUTRITION Applications to food production animals from fundamentals of nutrition through feeds and feeding. * Teacher: Munyaneza Celestin * Teacher: Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart * Teacher: Bizimana Ferdinand AY22 COM 102 COMMUNICATIONS 2 A study of applied communications including formal presentations, technical writing, and job interviews. Topics will include documentation styles for reports, vocabulary improvement, parameters of English style and format, and presentation methods. * Teacher: Uwishema Filius * Teacher: Hovey Lark AY22 LDR 101 LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS The relationship between leadership theory and practice. This course also demonstrates how to be more influential in social and work settings. * Teacher: Nyemba Jean Ambela AY22 LDR 202 GLOBAL AWARENESS An exploration of international agricultural enterprise development using case studies. The course will explore global examples of successes and failures of implementation of the enterprises found on the RICA campus with comparisons to Eastern African agriculture. Students will evaluate opportunities to apply and modify global models for agricultural enterprises in Rwanda and the region. * Teacher: Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart * Teacher: Nyemba Jean Ambela * Teacher: Berwa Lisa AY22 MTH 102 APPLIED AGRICULTURE RESEARCH METHODS An examination of practical research methods using the scientific method and basic statistics. Students will investigate methods of research design and data analysis to obtain information needed to solve agricultural and environmental problems. * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Ujeneza Eva Liliane * Teacher: Nshutiyayesu Samuel * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY22 SCI 302 FOOD SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT Study of the nature and interactions of microorganisms in food. Subjects include growth, physiology and phylogeny of food borne organisms, pathogens and food safety, food preservation, and spoilage, fermentation, microbial standards and quality control. * Teacher: Nkunda Dominique AY21 MTH 102 APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS An examination of practical research methods using the scientific method and basic statistics. Students will investigate methods of research design and data analysis to obtain information needed to solve agricultural and environmental problems. * Teacher: Ujeneza Eva Liliane * Teacher: Nshutiyayesu Samuel * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY21 AGB 101 INTRODUCTORY TO AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS A survey of the role of economics and business in production agriculture. The course includes an emphasis on economic systems and producer/consumer theory as applied to production agriculture in Africa and a range of management, accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship skills that are pertinent to development of a new business. * Teacher: Habanineza Algarde Jefferson * Teacher: Batamuriza Aneth * Teacher: Nyamulinda Birasa * Teacher: Nkurikiye Eric * Teacher: Uwayezu Nadine * Teacher: Munyana Peace * Teacher: Umutoni Prossy AY21 SCI 103L BIOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE II LABORATORY This course deals with laboratory and field techniques to demonstrate biological principles related to agriculture including animal and plant physiology, variation in aquatic and terrestrial organisms and microscopic investigation of microorganisms. In addition to manipulation and utilization of laboratory equipment, laboratory experiences will develop experimentation and communication skills related to organisms’ physiology and diversity and interactions that determine community structure. * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY21 AGR 104 PRACTICAL FARMING III: FARM MANAGEMENT An experiential introduction to small-scale farm planning and management. Students will use first-year farm records from term 1 and term 2 growing seasons to learn how to develop farm production plans that assure food security, learn skills for negotiations with buyers, input dealers, and credit institutions; and learn how to make profitable decisions considering available resources and anticipated risks including market fluctuations. * Teacher: Habanineza Algarde Jefferson * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Gaju Ngoga Aude * Teacher: Nyamulinda Birasa * Teacher: Munyaneza Celestin * Teacher: Uwineza Christian * Teacher: Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart * Teacher: Bizimana Ferdinand * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Elango Fritz * Teacher: Nyemba Jean Ambela * Teacher: Hagwirineza Jean Bosco * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey * Teacher: Munyana Peace * Teacher: Umutoni Prossy AY21 SCI 203 ONE HEALTH AND HUMANS Principles of One Health applied to humans in agricultural systems with emphasis on nutrition, pollution, and disease, as well as strategies for environmental design and planning to improve human health. Students will investigate strategies for planning to improve health for humans. * Teacher: Nkunda Dominique * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey * Teacher: Dutuze Marie Fausta AY21 LDR 201 LEADERSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP An introduction to entrepreneurship and the roles of leadership in business. Topics include risks, rewards and challenges of entrepreneurship, management and leadership skills needed for successful entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial planning and presentations. * Teacher: Nyemba Jean Ambela AY21 SCI 103 BIOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE II This course is a study of organisms considering their morphology, physiology and ecology. The nature and evolution of biological diversity and how that diversity impacts agricultural production and sustainability. A systems approach to the study of animal and plant physiology, variations among organisms, artificial selection and agricultural microbiology. * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY21 AGB 201 INTERMEDIATE AG BUSINESS Application of business theory to decisions used on farms and other agricultural business units. The course covers record keeping systems, budgets, depreciation, business organization, investment analysis, farm production analysis, and farm business analysis, as well as human resource management basics * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique AY21 AGR 204 ENTERPRISES AND MARKETING An introduction to marketing plant- and animal-based products in agricultural enterprises. Topics will include evaluation of markets, regulations, market plans, financing, public relations and community responsibility, and environmental considerations. * Teacher: Nyamulinda Birasa * Teacher: Munyaneza Celestin * Teacher: Nkunda Dominique * Teacher: Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart * Teacher: Hagwirineza Jean Bosco * Teacher: Ullman Jeffrey * Teacher: Munyana Peace AY21 SCI 202 ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY Ecology is a quantitative discipline that integrates the life and earth sciences to understand the dynamics of natural and managed ecosystems. Topics include distribution and population dynamics of organisms, structure and function of biological communities, energy flow and nutrient cycling in ecosystems, and ecosystem services. Emphasis will be on application of ecological principles to problems of climate change, environmental degradation and soil health, invasive species, and biodiversity preservation in natural and managed systems. * Teacher: Nshutiyayesu Samuel * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY20 LDR 101 LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS The relationship between leadership theory and practice. This course also demonstrates how to be more influential in social and work settings. * Teacher: Nyemba Jean Ambela AY20 MTH 101 PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS FOR AGRICULTURE A case-based application of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus to agricultural and natural resources problems * Teacher: Ujeneza Eva Liliane AY20 AGR 101 PRACTICAL FARMING I An experiential introduction to small scale farming with emphasis on farm planning and production techniques including: crop planning, field preparation, daily cultivation responsibilities, fertilization and herbicide application, irrigation, harvest and post-harvest handling. Crops included are vegetables, fruits, cereals, beans and fodder crops. Students will perform daily care and observation of dairy and beef cows, small ruminants, and poultry. Farm work will be supported by class instructions and in-field mentoring from professors. Small group discussion-based classes are balance with long hours in the field. * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Munyaneza Celestin * Teacher: Bizimana Ferdinand * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Elango Fritz * Teacher: Nyemba Jean Ambela * Teacher: Hagwirineza Jean Bosco AY20 SCI 101 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE AND ONE HEALTH Introduction to agriculture and the concept of One Health including sectors of the agricultural industry, employment opportunities, and human, animals and environmental components of the agricultural system. A systems-based approach will examine animal science, crop science, natural resources, range management, and biotechnology in agriculture. * Teacher: Nkunda Dominique * Teacher: Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart * Teacher: Dutuze Marie Fausta * Teacher: Contractor Rica * Teacher: Nshutiyayesu Samuel AY20 COM 101 COMMUNICATIONS I An introduction to written and verbal communication in English with a focus on modes of communication, development of media publications, and education programs for extension/outreach. Students will study methods to analyze the rhetorical situation and effectively communicate with a non-expert audience * Teacher: Hovey Lark AY20 AGR 103L SOIL STEWARDSHIP LABORATORY An examination of physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and systems of classification. The course will consider processes of soil formation, appropriate uses of soiltypes, and methods of soil development and protection using. Field-based laboratoryexercises will investigate soil structure and organisms on student farms. * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick AY20 AGR 103 SOIL STEWARDSHIP This course will examine physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and systems of classification. The course will consider processes of soil formation, appropriate uses of soil types, and methods of soil development and protection using. Field-based laboratory exercises will investigate soil structure and organisms on student farms. * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY20 SCI 102L BIOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE I LABORATORY This module deals with the basic laboratory techniques (manipulation and utilization of basic biological laboratory equipment). Introduction to lab safety and etiquette and Scientific Method. A systems approach to the study of life at the cellular level, investigating cellular structures, chemical processes, cell metabolism and cell division. Laboratory experiences will develop experimentation and communication skills related to growth, development, and morphology of annual and perennial plants, photosynthesis and respiration, cellular structure of plant and animal cells and bacterial diversity. * Teacher: Nshutiyayesu Samuel * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY20 AGR 100 REFLECTIVE PROJECT An online course to promote critical analysis and reflection on Year 1 experience. * Teacher: Nyamulinda Birasa * Teacher: Ujeneza Eva Liliane * Teacher: Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart * Teacher: Ayuke Fredrick * Teacher: Elango Fritz * Teacher: Nyemba Jean Ambela * Teacher: Hagwirineza Jean Bosco * Teacher: Hovey Lark * Teacher: Dutuze Marie Fausta * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY20 SCI 102 BIOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE I A systems approach to the study of life at the cellular level, investigating cellular structures, chemical processes, cell metabolism, cell division, plant forms and functions and vectors and life cycles for common animal, human and plant diseases (bacterial, viral, and fungal). Laboratory experiences will develop experimentation and communication skills related to growth, development, and morphology of annual and perennial plants, photosynthesis and respiration and bacterial diversity. * Teacher: Nshutiyayesu Samuel * Teacher: Chane Tibebu Belete AY20 COM 102 COMMUNICATIONS II A study of applied communications including formal presentations, technical writing, and job interviews. Topics will include documentation styles for reports, vocabulary improvement, parameters of English style and format, and presentation methods. * Teacher: Hovey Lark AY20 AGR 102 PRACTICAL FARMING II: FARM PLANNING AND PRODUCTION An experiential introduction to small scale farming with emphasis on farm planning andproduction techniques including: crop planning, field preparation, daily cultivationresponsibilities, fertilization and herbicide application, irrigation, harvest and post-harvesthandling. Crops included are vegetables, fruits, cereals, beans and fodder crops. Studentswill perform daily care and observation of dairy and beef cows, small ruminants, and poultry.Farm work will be supported by class instructions and in-field mentoring from professors.Small group discussion-based classes are balance with long hours in the field. * Teacher: Kangondo Angelique * Teacher: Munyaneza Celestin * Teacher: Mukumbo Felicitas Esnart * Teacher: Bizimana Ferdinand * Teacher: Elango Fritz * Teacher: Nyemba Jean Ambela * Teacher: Hagwirineza Jean Bosco MATHEMATICS SUPPORT LAB This support lab will help students deepen their practical knowledge and skills in basic calculations necessary for successful planning and management in conservation agriculture. It is built on and compliment the MTH101 course. * Teacher: Ujeneza Eva Liliane ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES The Academic Support Resources is a collection of informational and educational materials meant for student learning outside classroom instruction. It includes Study Hall sessions and seminar presentations and any other reading materials. ENGLISH ENHANCEMENT Assessments for English Proficiency * Teacher: Uwishema Filius * Teacher: Hovey Lark TEACHING AND LEARNING MODULES The Teaching and Learning Modules cover several topics relevant to the unique teaching and learning environment at RICA and are packaged separately to be completed as needed. Topics in this course are based on observations, discussions, and surveys of faculty and students. Topics in the course are likely to be added based on the needs of faculty and students. LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION * Teacher: Scutchfield Elizabeth * Teacher: Hovey Lark * Teacher: Nkesha Vanessa You are not logged in. (Log in) Data retention summary Get the mobile app Powered by Moodle