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Subsidiary Mathematics

This course introduces students to the relevant topics in mathematics that are applicable to various aspects of agricultural products processing. Topics to be treated include the basic set theory, mappings, linear and quadratic functions and their graphs, matrices and determinants, permutations and combinations, the binomial theorem, trigonometry and calculus.

Course Code: 
MAT 103
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Agro-Processing

Introductory Practical Chemistry for Agriculture

This is the practical component, of course, AGN 103 N and aims at equipping students with the practical skills for agro-processing. Students shall perform experiments with the pH meter, volumetric analysis, inorganic salts preparation, functional group tests, paper and thin-layer chromatography.

Course Code: 
AGN 104 N
No. of Credits: 
1
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Pre-requisite: 
AGN 103 N
Select Programme(s): 
Agro-Processing

Introductory Chemistry for Agriculture

This course introduces students to the basic theory and principles of inorganic and organic chemistry that would be required for the conversion of a variety of agricultural raw materials into finished products. Students would be familiarised with the atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical equations, the mole concept, chemical reactions, kinetics and equilibrium, as well as methods of separation of substances.

Course Code: 
AGN 103 N
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Agro-Processing

Data Collection and Analysis

The course introduces students to various methods of data collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of scientific data. Data collection methods include experimentation, field surveys, and direct observations. Concept of statistics, importance and misuse of statistics, sampling and its importance, sampling methods (simple random, systematic and stratified sampling) will be considered. Various types of data presentation (bar graph, pie chart, histogram, line graph, polygons and tables) will be discussed. Other areas are scales of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio), measures of central tendency (mean, median, stem-and-leaf plot and box plots) and measures of dispersion (range, quartiles, inter-quartile range, percentiles, standard deviation, standard error, coefficient of variation). 

Course Code: 
BIO 103
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry

Introduction to Agriculture

The course aims at creating awareness among students about how climatic, edaphic, religious, and socio-economic factors influence the choice of farming systems and domestic animals kept by farmers.  Elements of agro-climatology will be discussed.

Course Code: 
AGN 101 N
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Agro-Processing

Basic Cytology and Genetics

The course provides an introduction to the various principles of genetics with a focus on the cytological basis. It covers cell structure, nuclear divisions, and chromosomal aberrations. Relevant cytological basis of Mendelian Genetics, Cytogenetics and Darwinian Evolution would be illustrated. The course also covers the DNA structure, the Genetic Codes based on the Central Dogma theory and the basis of Microbial genetics. The concepts of Recombinant DNA, Genetic engineering and Biotechnology would be discussed.

Course Code: 
BIO 102
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry
Science

Diversity of Living Organisms

Students are introduced to classification of living organisms and the morphological characteristics of the following kingdoms of organisms: Prokaryotae, Protoctista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia. The course also examines the life histories and adaptations of some selected members of the various kingdoms (e.g. Bacteria and Cyanobacteria, Protozoa) with particular emphasis on the Sporozoa, Zygomycota, Ascomycota and Basidiomycota, Chlorophyta, and Phaeophyta, Bryophyta, Lycophyta, Filinophyta, Gymnospermophyta, Angiospermophyta, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Arthropoda, Amphibia, Pisces, Reptilia, Aves, and Mammalia. 

Course Code: 
BIO 101
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Biochemistry

About Centre for Teaching Support

Vision statement: 
Our vision is to be a community of practice, where effective teaching leads to transformative learning.
Mission statement: 
The mission of the CTS is to distil research and best practices for teaching in the University, polytechnics and other higher educational institutions: the use of new media and technologies in education; the development of teaching and learning resources and the application of research to teaching and learning. The Centre augments the effort of UCC to deliver on its mandate regarding education in Ghana by improving on teaching and learning in the University and other educational institutions.
History: 
The Centre for Teaching Support is a section in the School of Educational Development and Outreach under College of Education Studies. It was created under the initiative of the then Vice Chancellor, Professor D. D. Kuupole, to help the University teaching staff to share knowledge among themselves and also develop best practices to improve teaching and learning in the University of Cape Coast, its affiliated institutions and other higher educational institutions. The Centre was established in November, 2013 to offer training programmes aimed at enhancing professional development of the teaching staff by providing them opportunities to a range of andragogical approaches and new trends to support teaching of courses including the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Core Values: 
Quality: Being located in the College of Education Studies of the University, we draw from our large pool of expertise with diverse background and relevant experiences to provide training that is needed to widen access to quality teaching in higher education. Learner Conteredness: Our training encompasses theory and practice, where trainees have the opportunity to engage in a lot of hands-on activities. Excellent Service: To make our trainees competitive in today’s contemporary world, we make every effort to provide trainees with excellent service through the use of a wide range of technologies Innovative: We create awareness of the effectiveness of new media and empower trainees to be innovative. Collaboration: We initiate and sustain partnerships with similar institutions and universities to advance best practices in high quality teaching that will ensure effective learning.
College/Faculty/School/Department: 
Centre for Teaching Support
About College/Faculty/Department: 
The Centre for Teaching Support focuses on building the capacity of academics in the University of Cape Coast and by extension other tertiary institutions in the country and beyond by developing and strengthening their skills, instincts, abilities, processes and resources to effectively connect research with teaching.
Degree Type: 
Master of EducationDepartment of Education and Psychology
Programme Duration: 
2 years (Standard Entry)
About Programme: 

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Entry Requirements: 

A successful applicant would be offered a probationary admission as a Postgraduate Research Student [PRS] for the first year. Students may progress to the second year after having satisfied the following conditions:

  1. Completed all courses required at the masters level
  2. Obtained a  CGPA of 2.5 or better 
  3. Taken a course in academic writing and passed 
  4. Successfully defended a final research proposal before a department examining panel

A non- research master’s degree candidate seeking admission to the MPhil Programme must: 

  1. Have obtained a CGPA of 2.5 or better in the masters course work
  2. Submit an official transcript    of academic record 
  3. Submit at least two referee’s report one of which must be from a former lecturer 
  4. Submit a proposal of 2-3 pages on the intended area of study including references
  5. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the colleges/faculties /schools /institutes/departments. This may include relevant work experience and written entrance examination and / or interview.
Degree Type: 
Master of ArtsDepartment of Education and Psychology
Programme Duration: 
2 years (Standard Entry)
About Programme: 

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Entry Requirements: 

A successful applicant would be offered a probationary admission as a Postgraduate Research Student [PRS] for the first year. Students may progress to the second year after having satisfied the following conditions:

  1. Completed all courses required at the masters level
  2. Obtained a  CGPA of 2.5 or better 
  3. Taken a course in academic writing and passed 
  4. Successfully defended a final research proposal before a department examining panel

A non- research master’s degree candidate seeking admission to the MPhil Programme must: 

  1. Have obtained a CGPA of 2.5 or better in the masters course work
  2. Submit an official transcript    of academic record 
  3. Submit at least two referee’s report one of which must be from a former lecturer 
  4. Submit a proposal of 2-3 pages on the intended area of study including references
  5. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the colleges/faculties /schools /institutes/departments. This may include relevant work experience and written entrance examination and / or interview.

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