The module deals with the identification and basic classification of agricultural pests and pathogens and natural enemies, and the collection and preservation of samples, preparing students for applications in Crop protection. Students will be taught weed, insect, pathogen and nematode identification, morphology, biology, ecology and control. The students will learn how to collect and preserve samples of these organisms and will have hands-on sessions to facilitate mastery of this knowledge and skills. The course focuses on lectures and practical cases.
This module aims to provide an understanding on Consumer theory, producer theory, macroeconomic aggregates, activities in production unity, systems of production and factors of production in agricultural sector, agricultural production, commercialization of agricultural produce, agricultural revenues, role of agricultural sector in economic development, analysis of main indicators of structure and evolution of Rwandan economy, farm management in Rwanda, rural cooperative and association operation.