Department of Statistics
Introduction and General Background The Department of Statistics offers a degree programme in Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Statistics. The Department of Statistics was an arm of the then Mathematical Sciences Department established in 1988 at the inception of UNAAB. In 2005/2006 session, the Department of Statistics […]
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT The department of Nutrition and Dietetics was established in October 2004 as one of the programmes in the College of Agricultural Management Consumer Studies and Rural Development. The department developed from Nutrition and Dietetics option of Home Science and Management programme. Today, the Nutrition and Dietetics Department is one of […]
Department of Physics
HISTORY The Department of Physics, College of Natural Sciences, is one of the foundation Departments of the University established in 1988. Recent changes in nomenclature and academic programmes led to a change in the former name (i.e. Department of Physical Sciences) to its present name. By and large, the Department has contributed significantly to the […]
Department of Mathematics
The Department offers courses in Mathematics at the undergraduate level leading to the award of B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics. The Department also offers Postgraduate Programmes leading to the award of M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics. The Department will operate the following curriculum for its B. Sc. (Hons) Mathematics Programme. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS […]
Department of Home Science & Management
Background The Department of Home Science and Management was established in 1988 at the inception of the University of Agriculture. From the onset, the Department offered a degree programme in Home Science and Management with options in Clothing and Textile, Nutrition and Dietetics, Child Development and Family Studies, Home Furnishing and Interior Decoration and Home […]
Department of Computer Science
INTRODUCTION The Department of computer was an arm of the then mathematical sciences department established in 1988 at the inception of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. During the 2005/2006 Session, the Department of computer science evolved to become a unique academic division in the production of highly trained graduates and postgraduates in the field of […]
Department Of Chemistry
Introduction: The Department of Chemistry offers a degree programme in Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Masters (M.Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D). The Department of Chemical Sciences was established in 1988 at the inception of UNAAB. In 2001, the Department of Chemical Sciences was split into Biochemistry and Chemistry. The courses in the Department of Chemistry […]
Department of Entrepreneurial Studies
Philosophy The philosophy of the programme is development of innovative minds, creative and entrepreneurial personalities who are prepared for leadership responsibilities in industry, government and non-profit organizations; and who are developed to established new ventures create new jobs, add social and economic value and reinvent existing organizations. Objectives The major objectives of Degree Programme in […]
Department of Food Science & Technology
The Department of Food Science and Technology was established in 1983 as one of the programmes of the then Federal University of Technology, Abeokuta (FUTAB). It is one of the programmes that survived the various transitions prior to the establishment of the University of Agriculture, in 1988. Today, the department of Food Science and Technology […]
Department of Business Administration
Philosophy The guiding principle of the programme is founded on the need to develop the total being of the individual student. Specifically, the programme aims at developing the mind and impacting theoretical and practical knowledge that will encourage selfreliance in the individual and nation at large. It also aimed at educating prospective graduate of the […]
Department of Banking & Finance
Philosophy The B.Sc. degree programme in Banking and Finance is rooted in the understanding that in an increasingly sophisticated and globalised economy, the financial professional or expert should be well grounded in the concepts and theories of finance that are required for dealing with complex financial and economic issues in a manner that enhances the […]
Department of Accounting
Philosophy The Department is geared towards producing efficient and effective scholars and practitioners of Accounting resting on the need to develop the discipline as a hub of all activities in the Public and Private sectors of the Nigerian economy, and beyond. Objectives I. To produce a world class graduate of accounting that can compete globally. […]
Department of Soil Science & Land Management
PREAMBLE The Department was established as the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Mechanisation (SSAM) under the then College of Applied Science and Technology (CAPT). In 1989, the Department was placed under the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT). The University Senate at its 131st meeting on April 28, 2004 approved the change […]
Department of Plant Physiology & Crop Production
Preamble The Department of Plant Physiology and Crop Production (PPCP) is one of the five Departments in the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) of the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (ABEOKUTA). It was created out of the former Department of Crop Production and Crop Protection and the former Department of Plant Physiology and […]
Department of Horticulture
Introduction Established in 1992, the Department of Horticulture remains the only full-fledged Department of Horticulture in Higher Education Institutions in the country to date. It was established to train both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the production, improvement, storage, handling and marketing of fruits, vegetables and ornamentals in addition to landscape gardening. The establishment of […]
Department of Ecomomics
Philosophy The general philosophy underlying Economics programme is to develop the mind through impartation of theoretical and practical knowledge to enable graduates of the Department acquire skills and ability to function in the academics, industries, public sector at national and international levels. Mission To build great future leaders and generate knowledge through research and intellectually […]
Department of Plant Breeding & Seed Technology
Preamble The Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology (PBST) is one of the five Departments in the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. It is the only Department of such in a Nigerian University. Its establishment is in acknowledgement of the pivotal position of plant […]
Department of Crop Protection
Preamble The Department of Crop Protection was carved out of the former Department of Crop Production and Crop Protection through the Senate approved restructuring of the Departments of Crop Production and Crop Protection and Plant Physiology and Crop Ecology. The former Department of Crop Production and Crop Protection existed as a unit of the Department […]
Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Philosophy The philosophy that guides the training programme is to produce graduates with high academic standard and adequate skills in mechatronics engineering to promote rapid industrialization and automation of industrial processes for self-reliance and environmental sustainability. Objectives The objectives of the Department are to produce graduates who will be able to: design engineering projects and […]
Department of Electrical Electronics Engineering
Philosophy The philosophy of the department of Electrical/Electronics engineering is to produce skilled manpower who understand the fundamentals and principles of the discipline, and who can generate technologies for the nation’s development as well as agricultural and technological advancement. We desire to produce graduates of high academic standard with adequate background and of immediate value […]
Department of Civil Engineering
Philosophy Regardless of how developed infrastructurally a nation is, new constructions, rehabilitation, remodeling upgrading, expansion, etc., will always be intensive, more so in developing/emerging nations, and opportunities continue to abound for Civil Engineers till the end of time! Hence, the need to replace present and archaic techniques in project production with modern more sophisticated techniques; […]
Department of Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering
Philosophy The philosophy of the Department is the production of skilled engineering manpower adequately furnished with comprehensive information required for providing scientific and engineering solutions to the nation’s agricultural, bioresources, and ecological problems. These graduates are produced with the aim of improving agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability and poverty reduction. Our graduates are trained to be […]
Department of Pasture And Range Management
The Department, at the time of inception of the University in 1988 was anchored in the College of Plant Science and Crop Production. It took off in September 1991 with the assumption of duty of the first academic staff and coordinator and admission of students from the 1992/93 session. With a restructuring programme in 1994, […]
Department of Animal Production & Health
The Department of Animal Production and Health was established in 1989 at its minicampus Isale-Igbein which is located in the centre of Abeokuta. The Department moved along with the University to the permanent site in December 1997. The Department emphasizes modern way of teaching and research in Animal Production. The Department has three laboratories for […]