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THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Mr Khesani Richard Chilumani Acting Chairmankhesani.chilumani@nust.ac.zw

The Department of Agricultural Information Technology, part of the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, specializes in the intersection of agriculture and cutting-edge information technologies. The department is committed to advancing agricultural practices through the use of data science, automation, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and precision farming techniques. By blending technology with traditional agricultural knowledge, the department prepares students to become leaders in modern agricultural practices, addressing global challenges such as food security, climate change, and resource management. Students engage in hands-on learning, research, and innovation, making them proficient in leveraging technology to optimize agricultural systems, increase productivity, and promote sustainability. The department also fosters collaborations with industry partners, offering real-world insights and opportunities for professional growth in the rapidly evolving agri-tech sector.

Our Programmes

Undergraduate

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Entry Requirements

Normal Entry: A minimum of 2 Advanced Level passes in Mathematics OR Computer Science OR Agriculture AND any other relevant Science or Commercial subject OR Relevant National Certificate.

Special Entry: Special entry may be granted to applicants with a Diploma in Agriculture or Information Technology or any related field from a recognized institution.

Mature Entry: Should be at least 23 years old AND should have at least 2 years relevant industrial experience.

COURSE CODES

CODE	TITLE
*PART I*
Semester I
AIT1101	Application of Computers in Agriculture
AIT1102	Digital Electronics and Logic Design
AIT1103	Operating Systems
AEM 2105	Agribusiness and Technopreneurship
AGC1103	Introduction to Crop Science
AEM 1103	Agricultural Mathematics 1
Semester II
AIT1201	Visual Programming
AIT1202	Data structures and Algorithms
AIT1203	Database Systems
AEM 1201	Agricultural Statistics
AFP 1202	Animal Production Systems
AAE1104	Workshop Technology and Communication
*PART II*
Semester I
AIT2101	Web Technologies and Mobile Computing
AIT2102	Object Oriented Programming
AIT2103	Agricultural Data Analysis and Simulation
AEM2106	Agricultural Project Management
AFP2101	Agricultural Meteorology
AGC2102	Plant Growth and Development
Semester II
AIT2201	Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture
AIT2202	Software Engineering Concepts
AIT2203	Data Communications and Computer Networks
AIT2204	Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
AIT2205	Introduction to Soil Science
AGC2203	Bioinformatics
*PART III*
AIT3000	Industrial Attachment
*PART IV*
Semester I
AIT4001	Research Project
AIT4101	Artificial Intelligence
AIT4102	E-Agriculture
AFP4105	Irrigation Principles and Management
ELECTIVES (Select two)
AIT4103	Big Data Science
AGC4102	Genome Editing in Agricultural Biotechnology
AFP4105	Irrigation Principles and Management
AEM 4201	Agricultural Development Policy
AEM 4106	Agribusiness Investment & Portfolio Management
Semester II
AIT4001	Final Year Research Project
AIT4201	Machine Learning
AIT4202	Information Security and Auditing
AFP4204	Integrated Crop and Livestock Production Systems
ELECTIVES (Select two)
AIT4203	Human Computer Interaction
AIT4204	Network and Server Administration
AAE3203	Principles of Agricultural Machinery

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Mr Khesani Richard Chilumani Acting Chairman

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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