Throughout the course, Student will develop a strong foundation in the composition, properties, and behavior of food, as well as the scientific and engineering principles applied to maintain quality, enhance safety, and develop value-added food products. You will engage with topics such as food chemistry, microbiology, preservation methods, quality assurance, safety standards, and innovations driving the modern food industr
- Teacher: Anastasie MUTUYEMARIYA
This module provides an in-depth understanding of how economic principles can be applied to the efficient use and management of natural resources. It explores the economic theories and analytical tools necessary to address issues related to resource allocation, sustainability, and conservation. The course examines both renewable resources (such as fisheries, forests, and water) and non-renewable resources (such as minerals and fossil fuels), emphasizing the balance between economic development and environmental preservation.
- Teacher: Drocelle NYIRANSABIMANA
This course examines key development issues affecting societies across the world, with a particular focus on economic, social, political, and environmental challenges in developing and developed regions. Students explore topics such as poverty, inequality, population growth, education, health, gender issues, urbanization, globalization, and sustainable development. The course encourages critical analysis of the causes and impacts of development disparities, using real-world case studies and comparative perspectives. By the end of the course, students will develop a deeper understanding of global development challenges and be able to evaluate policies and strategies aimed at promoting equitable and sustainable development.
- Teacher: Drocelle NYIRANSABIMANA
The course Evaluation of Agricultural Projects introduces undergraduate students to the principles, methods, and tools used to assess the design, implementation, performance, and impact of agricultural development projects. It equips students with analytical skills necessary to determine whether agricultural projects achieve their intended objectives efficiently, effectively, sustainably, and with meaningful impact on target beneficiaries.
The course begins with an overview of the agricultural project cycle, including project identification, formulation, appraisal, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. It explores different types of evaluation—ex-ante, mid-term, terminal, and ex-post evaluations—and distinguishes between monitoring and evaluation functions within agricultural development programs.
Students learn key evaluation criteria such as relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability. The course also covers quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods, including cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, logical framework analysis, stakeholder analysis, survey methods, and participatory evaluation approaches. Emphasis is placed on data collection techniques, performance indicators, baseline studies, and impact assessment methodologies.
Special attention is given to the unique characteristics of agricultural projects, including risks related to climate variability, market fluctuations, food security, rural livelihoods, and environmental sustainability. The course integrates real-life case studies of agricultural and rural development projects to enhance practical understanding
The course begins with an overview of the agricultural project cycle, including project identification, formulation, appraisal, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. It explores different types of evaluation—ex-ante, mid-term, terminal, and ex-post evaluations—and distinguishes between monitoring and evaluation functions within agricultural development programs.
Students learn key evaluation criteria such as relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability. The course also covers quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods, including cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, logical framework analysis, stakeholder analysis, survey methods, and participatory evaluation approaches. Emphasis is placed on data collection techniques, performance indicators, baseline studies, and impact assessment methodologies.
Special attention is given to the unique characteristics of agricultural projects, including risks related to climate variability, market fluctuations, food security, rural livelihoods, and environmental sustainability. The course integrates real-life case studies of agricultural and rural development projects to enhance practical understanding
- Teacher: Juvenal SINGIRUMUKIZA