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Affiliated to Makerere University
Terra Nuova Eastern Africa
Revised August 2009
The STVS Diploma in Livestock Health Sciences (DLH)
Implemented by
Funded by
List of abbreviations and Acronyms
AU-IBAR: African Union – Inter African Bureau for Animal Resources
CBPP: Contagious Bovine Pleuro-Pneumonia
CP: Camel pox
DLH: Diploma in Livestock Health Sciences
DLQ: Diploma in Livestock Products Safety and Quality Control
EC: European Commission
FMD: Foot and Mouth Disease
FVM: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
HINARI: Health InterNetwork Access to Research Initiative
HPAI: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
IVIS: International Veterinary Information Service
Mak: Makerere University
MoU: Memorandum of Understanding
PPR: Peste des Petits Ruminants
RVF: Rift Valley Fever
STVS: Sheikh Technical Veterinary School
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the programme
The Sheikh Technical Veterinary School (STVS) idea developed in 1998 after a series of itinerant training
projects in Somalia, aiming to rebuild capacity in the livestock sector. Observations had been made to the
effect that there was increasing concerns about ageing and dwindling qualified professional capacity while
there was also a need to ensure quality control of the Somali livestock industry and adherence to the
tougher international trade rules.
STVS was then designed and established, in post-war conditions, as a demand driven training and service
provision institution for the Somali ecosystem. The STVS project was launched under the auspices of
African Union –Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) in January 2002, with recruitment
and training of lecturers, curriculum design, construction of facilities and actual delivery of two diploma
courses based on interactive, student-centred approach to educating veterinary professionals. STVS, in the
words of Kisauzi (1993), endeavours to provide ‘training that engenders creativity, enterprise, independent
thinking and self-confidence”. The school’s approach to study and research encourages learning-by-doing,
made possible by its infrastructure, close relationship with the community, small class size and a student-
friendly campus. STVS is now undergoing the 3rd project phase with the main objective of moving from a
project setup to a tertiary institution with international recognition.
The STVS training program is made of 2 diplomas courses, each lasting for 3 years (6 semesters). The
school adopts an interactive, student-centred approach to educating veterinary professionals. It endeavours
to provide training that engenders creativity, entrepreneurship, independent thinking and self-confidence.
The school’s approach to study and research encourages learning-by-doing. This is made possible by its
infrastructure, the close relationship with the community, small class sizes and a student-friendly campus
and environment. All exams under this arrangement shall be externally moderated while continuous
assessment tests will be internally marked. The FVM/Mak will supervise the admission process, assure
quality as well as moderate and mark STVS exams.
1.2 STVS vision
The STVS vision is to be a regional centre of excellence in the Horn of Africa region in animal health, food
safety and quality control.
1.3 STVS mission
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The STVS mission is to train veterinary professionals in the Horn of Africa rangelands to sustain and
protect the region’s livestock export industry and to provide its people with better veterinary services that
protect public health, improve livestock production and animal welfare.
1.4 STVS specific objectives
The objectives of the Sheikh Technical Veterinary School, which the STVS Trust will guarantee and
promote, are as follows:
a) To promote technical veterinary training through an autonomous regional institution;
b) To support livestock development and export-oriented trade and provide a valuable reference
technical centre for the livestock industry within the Horn of Africa region;
c) To promote academic links with peer external veterinary institutions;
d) To expose veterinary professionals to technical innovation and current academic debate in the
sector;
e) To provide up-to-date technical advice to policy makers in the livestock and veterinary industry
within the region;
f) To encourage networking and linkages between the various stakeholders and professionals in the
veterinary and livestock industry and to enhance development of livestock handling and export
promotion;
g) To encourage and promote debate by creating fora for discussion on topical issues relating to
livestock development, including debate on current and modern international trends on livestock
handling;
h) To focus on the training of animal health technicians dealing with live animals, and livestock
product Inspectors dealing with chilled carcases and other products;
i) To recruit students from within the region;
j) To work in partnership with the various partners namely: donor agencies, private sector actors,
academic institutions etc.
1.5 Makerere University as the Mentor institution
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM) at Makerere University (Mak) with its recognized experience
in veterinary training in Eastern Africa was approached and requested to mentor the academic development
of STVS. An affiliation has been forged in which Makerere University shall play the role of mentor sitting
on the Governing Council and Academic Boards of STVS. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at
Makerere University shall be directly responsible for assurance of quality of the STVS diplomas under this
curriculum. It shall moderate examinations, play the role of external examiner and deploy some of its staff
to jointly supervise student research projects with STVS staff. For as long as this affiliation remains, the
diplomas awarded under this curriculum shall be those of Makerere University. The affiliation focuses,
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among other potential options for collaboration, on 2 diploma courses: Diploma in Livestock Health
Sciences (DLH) and Diploma in Livestock Products Safety and Quality Control (DLQ).
1.6 Why the focus on Livestock health and livestock products safety and quality control
Livestock export is the backbone of Somali ecosystem economy: Nomadic pastoral livestock
production is the most widespread animal production system in the Somali region. In addition to its
subsistence orientation, it also plays a significant commercial role, with livestock trade forming the
basis of the Somali economy.
Somali livestock industry lacks human resources and political awareness: In light of its economic
importance, the Somali livestock export sector requires efficient and effective veterinary support
services in order to compete with other livestock exporting countries; to become less vulnerable to
external factors; and to function within the current climate of progressive regulation of the livestock
trade through international codes. Against this dynamic and competitive background, the current
Somali veterinary support services are deficient and the general technical competence is dwindling.
The deteriorating quality of services can be attributed to a number of factors including:
absence of veterinary training institutions at university and technical levels since 1991
absence of a new technical cadre to replace the existing and ageing veterinary professionals
isolation of Somali veterinary professionals from technical debates and fora
absence of a critical number of competent veterinary professionals in the livestock sector
limited awareness among Somali political leadership of the importance of efficient veterinary
services to sustain and protect the livestock export sector
limited awareness among Somali livestock traders of the importance of investing in the veterinary
sector in order to receive efficient and effective veterinary support services.
1.7 Justification for implementation as a regional programme for veterinary training
Livestock is indeed key to the post war development of the Somali ecosystem. Unlike many regions in
Africa, the Somali Ecosystem has some peculiarities. It has evolved a pastoral system based livestock
industry operating for export to the Middle East countries. The catchment area for Somali ports is vast with
export livestock coming from a region covering many countries within the ecosystem. The animals many
times cross these countries’ porous borders to reach the Somali ports, thus creating need for a trans-
boundary approach to disease control. Because restrictions relating to disease outbreak automatically affect
the entire livestock industry in the region, any training system willing to address human resource issues in
the Somali livestock sector should be prepared to integrate the regional aspect.
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Further, being export oriented, the Somali livestock industry is highly affected by international market rates
and new constraints occurring through international regulations. Veterinary professionals operating in this
context require specific training in economics, trade and marketing regulations.
The STVS program is unique in that it is designed to address challenges related nomadic pastoral livestock
production systems as opposed to sedentary farming systems being targeted by most traditional veterinary
curricula. This particular curriculum is designed to suit the Somali pastoral system and emphasize on
specific conditions and resources.
1.8 Niche and value addition properties of the programme
This programme is being proposed against a background that there is real need for veterinary professionals
in Somali Ecosystem and the region beyond that has to be addressed. Failing to provide qualified veterinary
professionals may sustain the threat of trans-boundary epizootics across the Eastern Africa countries and
Africa as a whole. The STVS programmed actions will complement other regional efforts to restructure
veterinary services within the former Democratic Republic of Somalia and design standards for
certification of Somali livestock. The program aims to generate new cadres and a framework for research in
the livestock sector. This initiative is being supported by the international community. The programme was
developed in full consultation with the FVM/Mak and its implementation will be supervised by Makerere
University. The program is built on a demand driven model that emphasizes Problem Based Learning
(PBL). STVS has pioneered the PBL approach in veterinary training in Africa. Further, the programme has
an element of credit transfer across institutions which should enhance regionalization.
1.9 Programme purpose
The purpose of the STVS program is to train veterinary professionals in the Horn of Africa rangelands to
sustain and protect the region’s livestock export industry and to provide its people with better veterinary
services that protect public health, improve livestock production and animal welfare.
Specifically the diploma programme will:
a) Sharpen the beneficiaries’ practical skills and promotion of animal health
b) Provide students with training in livestock economics, trade and marketing.
c) Initiate participants in researching and finding solutions to the unique problems of the Somali
ecosystem
d) Increase the number of the much needed critical mass of qualified veterinary professionals in the
Somali ecosystem
1.10 Expected outcomes of the programme
At the end of the programme the diploma graduates will have:
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a) a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of principles of animal health that are essential for
successful animal production
b) a good understanding of livestock economics, trade and marketing
c) be able to conduct research and generate solutions to the unique problems affecting the Somali
ecosystem
1.11 Resourcesa) Human Resources
STVS has a qualified cadre of staff as listed in Appendix 5.1 A. Further STVS will draw support from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Makerere University on a regular and well coordinated basis.
b) Financial ResourcesThe programme is partly funded by donors, the Somaliland government and the students’ contributions. Though donor funding may cease, the government has pledged to continue and even scale up its support (Appendix 5.1A1). STVS also enjoys recognition by the Africa Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (Appendix 5.1A2).
c) physical Infrastructure and EquipmentA recent visitation committee of the Makerere University Senate established that STVS infrastructure is adequate enough for it to be able to offer diplomas of Makerere University. The details of this can be found in their report of February 2009.
2.0 GENERAL UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
Studies and examinations of the diploma programmes shall be governed by the statutes of Makerere University and the regulations set by the University Senate taking into consideration the unique environment of the Somali ecosystem.
2.1 Admissions of students a) Admission into the first year is by direct entry. For admission, the candidate must have:
i. Sat the Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and obtained a certificate in it with credits in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
ii. Obtained at least one principle pass at the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education sitting (or its equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry or Agriculture.
Candidates without Advanced level certificates will be required to sit and pass an STVS entrance examination and undergo remedial courses in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Information Technology and English.
b) Admission to other years other than the first year of the programme shall require a special resolution of STVS Academic Board and permission from the Makerere University Senate. Credit transfers shall not exceed 40% of the minimum diploma credit units.
2.2 Duration of the programme The standard duration for the diploma course is 3 years while the maximum duration is 4 years. Students failing to complete within the stipulated period of 4 years shall be advised to discontinue from the course.
2.3 Number and length of Semesters7
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Each year of studies will have two (2) semesters each of seventeen (17) weeks; 15 weeks for teaching and two weeks for examinations. The entire course shall be covered in a minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of eight (8).
2.4 (a) Types of courses
2.4.1 A course:A course is a unit of work in a particular Field/ Area of a study normally extending through one semester the completion of which normally carries credit towards the fulfillment of the requirements of certain Degrees, Diploma or Certificate.
2.4.2 Size of coursea. The smallest Course shall be two (2) credit unitsb. A course that has a practical component within it shall have a maximum of five (5) credit Unitsc. A course that has no practical Component shall have a maximum of Four (4) Credit Units.
2.4.3 Contact HourA contract Hour shall be equivalent to One (1) Hour of Lecturer/ Clinical or two (2) Hours of Tutorial / Practical/Fieldwork.
2.4.4 Credit or Credit UnitA credit or Credit Unit is the measure used to reflect the relative weight of a given Credit towards the fulfillment of appropriate Degree, Diploma, Certificate or other programmes required. One Credit Unit shall be One Contact Hour per week per Semester or a series of fifteen (15) Contact Hours.
2.4.5 Categorized Courses A course shall be categorized as Core, Elective, Pre-requisite or Audited All Courses having the same content shall have the same names, codes and credit units Only the Academic Departments that have the mandate to teach particular Courses shall be the
ones to Coordinate/teach such Courses wherever they are taught/offered The Level of Content of a particular Course has to match the Credit Units allocated to the Course. The number of Elective Courses that each student shall be required to register for in every
Undergraduate Academic Programme shall always be stated so as to guide the students when they are choosing them from a particular set of Elective Courses.
There shall always be a ceiling for the number of Undergraduate student who shall be allowed to register for a particular Elective Courses.
The Undergraduate Students should be encouraged to register for Audited Courses as well.
2.4.6 Core Coursea. A core Course shall be a Course, which is essential to an Academic Programme and gives the
Academic Programme its unique features. Every one offering that particular programme must pass that Course.
b. A Core Course shall be offered in all the Semesters
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2.4.7 Elective CoursesAn Elective Course shall be offered in order to broaden an Academic programme or to allow for specialization. It is chosen from a given group of Courses largely at the convenience of the student. Another Elective Course (s) may be substituted for a failed Elective Course. The Substitute Course (s) shall be within the specified Course (s) for that Academic Programme.
2.4.8 Audited Course
An Audited Course shall be a Course offered by a student for which a Credit/Credit Unit shall not be awarded.
2.4.9 Pre-requisite Course
a. Pre-requisiteA Pre-requisite is a condition (either Course or Classification), which has to be satisfied prior to enrolling for a Course in question. A pre-requisite Course, therefore, shall be a course offered in preparation for higher level Course in the same area of study.
b. A Course Requiring a Pre-requisiteWhen a student fails a pre-requisite Course, he/she shall not be allowed to take the higher level Course requiring a pre-requisite. A student will be required to retake the failed Pre-requisite Course before embarking on a higher level Course requiring a Pre-requisite.
2.4 (b) Normal Semester Load for Undergraduate Academic ProgrammesThe normal semester load for undergraduate programmes shall range from fifteen (15) credit units to twenty one (21) credit units.
3.0 STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMMEThe Diploma in Livestock Health Sciences course shall run for a period of three years (6 semesters each of 17 weeks) and will involve lecturers, practical, clinics, tutorials, seminars, field visits and a project to be written and submitted for examination in the last semester of the third year. The programme structure in summarized below:
LH =Lecture hours, PH = Practical hours, T/SH = Tutorial or seminar hours
CLH =Clinical hours, CH =Contact hours, CU= Credit units
YEAR I: SEMESTER I
LH S/TH PH CH CU
DLH1101 Anatomy I 14 28 6 45 3
DLH1102 Physiology I 16 14 0 30 2
DLH1103 Livestock Economics I 22 4 8 30 2
DLH1104 Pharmacology & Toxicology I 14 8 16 30 2
DLH1105 Clinics I 14 6 20 30 2
DLH1106 Biochemistry I 14 8 16 30 2
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DLH1107 Pathology I 14 8 8 30 2
DLH1108 Livestock Diseases I 14 8 16 30 2
DLH1109 Information Technology I 6 0 48 30 2
DLH1110 English Language I 12 18 0 30 2
Total credit units 21
YEAR I: SEMESTER II
LH S/TH PH CH CU
DLH1201 Anatomy II 14 28 6 45 3
DLH1202 Physiology II 26 4 0 30 2
DLH1203 Livestock Economics II 14 8 16 30 2
DLH1204 Pharmacology & Toxicology II 16 8 12 30 2
DLH1205 Clinics II 16 6 16 30 2
DLH1206 Biochemistry II 14 8 16 30 2
DLH1207 Pathology II 14 8 16 30 2
DLH1208 Livestock Diseases II 14 8 16 30 2
DLH1209 Information Technology II 24 0 12 30 2
DLH1210 English Language II 12 18 0 30 2
Total credit units 21
YEAR II: SEMESTER I
LH S/TH PH CH CU
DLH2101 Anatomy III 18 4 16 30 2
DLH2102 Physiology III 18 4 16 30 2
DLH2103 Livestock Trade I 20 10 0 30 2
DLH2104 Pharmacology & Biochemistry I 32 12 2 45 3
DLH2105 Clinics III 18 4 16 30 2
DLH2106 Pathology III 21 18 12 45 3
DLH2107 Livestock Diseases III 24 14 14 45 3
DLH2108 Information Technology III 4 0 52 30 2
DLH2109 English Language III 20 4 12 30 2
Total credit units 21
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YEAR II: SEMESTER II
LH S/TH PH CH CU
DLH2201 Anatomy IV 10 10 20 30 2
DLH2202 Physiology IV 36 8 2 45 3
DLH2203 Livestock Trade II 26 4 0 30 2
DLH2204 Pharmacology & Biochemistry II 34 6 10 45 3
DLH2205 Clinics IV 24 10 22 45 3
DLH2206 Pathology IV 36 8 2 45 3
DLH2207 Livestock Diseases IV 36 8 2 45 3
DLH2208 English Language IV 20 4 12 30 2
Total credit units 21
YEAR III: SEMESTER I
LH S/TH PH CH CU
DLH3101 Livestock Diseases V 26 20 28 60 4
DLH3102 Clinics V 28 26 42 75 5
DLH3103 Pathology V 10 26 18 45 3
DLH3104 Therapeutics 24 10 22 45 3
DLH3105 Communication skills 12 10 16 30 2
DLH3106 Livestock Health Economics 30 15 0 45 3
Total credit units 20
YEAR III: SEMESTER II
LH S/TH PH CH CU
DLH3201 Epidemiology I 4 38 36 60 4
DLH3202 Epidemiology II 10 64 2 75 5
DLH3203 Jurisprudence & Legislation 30 15 0 45 3
DLH3204 Entrepreneurship 20 10 0 30 2
DLH3205Veterinary Extension & Project Planning 12 10 16 30 2
DLH3206 Practical Communication Skills 10 10 20 30 2
Total credit units 18
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YEAR III RECESS TERM
DLH3301 Biostatistics & Research Project 26 20 58 75 5
DLH3302 Field Planning & Attachment 0 4 142 75 5
Total credit units 10
4.0 EXAMINATION REGULATION
4.1 Board of Examiners
a. There shall be a Board of Examiners chaired by the principle, which shall be composed of external examiners appointed by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Board at Makerere University and internal examiners appointed by the School Academic board.
b. The Board of Examiners shall receive, consider and recommend to the School Academic Board the final Examination results of each candidate.
c. All decisions of the School Academic Board shall be subject to ratification by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Board and the Senate at Makerere University
4.2 Withdraw from a Programme
A student can apply to the School Board for permission to withdraw from studies any time of the semester.
A student will be allowed only one withdrawal in an academic programme and that withdrawal shall be a maximum of one academic year only.
4.3 Assessment of the CoursesEach course module shall be assessed on the basis of 100 total marks with proportion as follows:-
Written examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Progressive assessment shall cover all coursework consisting of laboratory work, field work and
tests/assignments during the time of the semester. It shall be derived from at least one test and or
assignment and or laboratory work and or field work report
There shall be an examination at the end of each semester. At the end of every course, the students shall sit
written, practical and oral examinations. Students failing to pass a particular course will be required make a
second attempt when it is next offered. Students shall only be awarded a diploma upon satisfying the
examiners by passing all the course modules and successfully defending the research project.
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4.4 Guidelines for final year project
While focusing on limited scientific investigation, the project should address part of STVS research
priorities and as much as possible cover local issues in the Somali ecosystem. A Scientific Board will be
established at STVS to define and approve research themes. Each academic year various topics shall be put
at the students’ disposal. Students may suggest their own topics of interest subject to confirmation and
approval of the STVS Scientific Board.
a) Identification of supervisor(s)
i. With input from the candidate, the STVS Scientific Board shall identify and nominate from
amongst STVS and FVM/Mak academic staff two (2) supervisors; one from each institution.
ii. The supervisor’s role shall be to guide, support and mentor the student, participate in field visits
and actively search for grants besides facilitating networking with others.
b) Performance monitoringSupervisors will :
i. review the independent report from the student
ii. ensure timely progress reporting
iii. identify external examiners for the memoire
iv. set and communicate the Viva Voce committee to the students
c) Viva Voce At least one (1) member of the scientific board shall be part of the Viva Voce committee with 2-3 other
members as set by supervisors. The students shall be notified about the Viva Voce a week before the last
day of the final semester and they shall be required to defend their memoires in a 15 minutes’ Power Point
presentation. The Viva Voce Committee shall decide whether the student qualifies for graduation.
4.5 GRADING OF COURSES
a. The overall Marks a candidate obtains in each Course he/she offered shall be graded out of a maximum of one Hundred (100) marks and assigned appropriate letter grades and Grade Points as follows:
MARKS (%) Letter Grade Grade Points80-100 A 5.075-79.9 B+ 4.570-74.9 B 4.065-69.9 B_ 3.560-64.9 C+ 3.055-59.9 C 2.550-54.9 C- 2.045-49.9 D+ 1.540-44.9 D 1.0
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35-39.9 D 0.5Below 35 E 0
b. These additional letters shall be used where appropriate:W - Withdrawal I - IncompleteAUD - Audited Courses only
c. Industrial training Courses if any shall not be graded but assessed on a pass/fail basisd. The courses pass grade is 2.0e. No credit unit shall be awarded for any course in which a student fails
4.6 ProgressionProgression of a student shall be classified as normal, probation or Discontinuation
a. Normal progress Normal Progress shall occur when a student has passed the Assessments in all the Courses he/she had registered for in a particular Semester and not when he/she has passed the Assessment in the core Courses only taken with minimum grade point of 2.0
b. Probation ProgressA student who has obtained the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of less than 2.0 shall be placed on probation. Such a student shall be allowed to progress to the next Semester /Academic Year but shall still retake the Courses he/she had failed in the Assessment later on and obtain at least the Pass Mark (50%) in the Courses.
c. Certificate of Due PerformanceA student who does not have course work marks shall be denied Certificate of Due Performance and will not be allowed to sit the University examination
d. Absence from Examinationi. If the School Academic Board found out that a student had no justifiable reason for having
been absent from a particular examination, such a student shall receive a fail (F) Grade for the Courses he/she had not sat the examination in. The Course in which the fail (F) Grade was/were awarded shall also count in the calculation of the CGPA.
ii. If the School Academic Board is satisfied that a student was absent from a final examination due to justifiable reasons such as sickness or loss of a parent /guardian, then a Course Grade of ABS shall be assigned to that Course(s). The student shall be permitted to retake the final examination when the course would be next offered or at the next examination season if the lecturer concerned can make the appropriate arrangements for the examinations.
e. Discontinuation
i. When a student accumulates two consecutive probation based on CGPA he/she shall be discontinued
ii. A student who has failed to obtain at least the Pass Mark (50%) during the second Assessment in the same Course or Courses he / she had retaken shall be discontinued from his/her studies at the school.
iii. A student who has overstayed in an Academic Programme by more than one year shall be discontinued from his/her studies at the school
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4.7 Re-taking a Course or Courses
i. A student shall retake a Course or Courses when next offered again in order to obtain at least the Pass Mark (50%) if he/she had failed during the First Assessment in the Course or Courses.
ii. A student may retake a Course or Courses when offered again in order to improve his/her Pass Grades if the Pass Grade got at the First Assessement in the Course or Courses were Low.
iii. While retaking a Course or Courses a student shall:a. Attend all the prescribed lecturers / Tutorials/ clinicals/Practicals/ Fieldwork in the
Course or courses.b. Satisfy all the requirements for the Coursework Component in the Course or Courses
and c. Sit for the University Examinations in the Course or Courses
iv. A student shall not be allowed to accumulate more than five (5) Retake Coursesv. A final year student whose final Examination Results have already been classified by the
Faculty of Veterinary Board and has qualified for the Award of a Diploma shall not be permitted to retake any Course or Courses.
vi. When a student has retaken a Course the better of the two Grades he/she has obtained in that Course(s) shall be used in the computation of his/her Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
5.0 CLASSIFICATION OF THE DIPLOMAa. The Diploma is awarded after taking into account all examination results.b. Class of the diploma
The class of the diploma shall be determined as shown out below:
Class Final CGPA
First Class Diploma 4.40-5.00
Second Class Upper Division Diploma 3.60-4.39
Second Lower Division Diploma 2.80-3.59
Pass Diploma 2.00-2.79
6.0 CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The cumulative grade point average at a given time shall be obtained by:
a. Multiplying the grade point obtained in each course by the credit units assigned to the course to arrive at the weighted score for the course.
b. Adding together the weighted scores for all courses taken up to that timec. Dividing the total weighted score by the total of credit units taken up to that time.
7.0 ILLNESS DURING THE FINAL YEAR EXAMINATION
1. Where a candidate has taken at least half of the required papers in the final semester and is prevented by his/her medical condition, as certified by an approved specialist medical practitioner from taking the remainder of the papers, the School Board may at its discretion, and receipt of an application from the
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candidate’s marks in the papers taken and in the progressive assessment are such as to show that he/she was very likely to pass, had he/she completed the examination.
2. The aegrotat diploma shall be awarded without honours
8.0 GRADUATION The Graduation date shall be fixed by the STVS academic Board. All qualifying students shall be eligible
to graduate.
Description of DLH course
YEAR I: SEMESTER I
DLH1101 Anatomy I
Course code DLH 101
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To introduce students to anatomy and its terminologies
To provide a good understanding of the structure of the skin and how it differs from species to
species
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
recall the terminologies used in descriptive anatomy
identify body parts, describe the Integumentary system and tell species differences
use the microscope and describe the cell structure and that of the skin
Course description
Introduction to Anatomy and terminology, Body regions, Integumentary system, Species differences and
Introduction to Microscopy, Cytology and histology of skin
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction to Anatomy and terminology,
Body regions,
Integumentary system,
Species differences
Introduction to Microscopy,
Cytology
Histology of skin
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials16
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Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Cunningham, J.G. 2002.Text Book of Veterinary & Physiology, 3rd Edition. Elsevier Science
2. Bank, W.J. 1993. Applied Veterinary Physiology 3rd Edition. George Stamathis.
3. Gheorghe, M. 2001. Guide to Regional Ruminant Anatomy Based on the Dessert of the Goat.
Lowa State University
4. Schaller, O. 1992. Illustrated Veterinary Anatomical Nomenclature
5. Dellman HD. 1996. Cytology and Microscopic Anatomy
6. Bacha, WJ. 2006. Colour Atlas of Veterinary Histology
DLH 1102 Physiology I
Course code 1102
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To introduce students to the physiology of domestic animals
To provide a good understanding of the physiology of the Integumentary system
Expected outcome
By the end of this course, students should:
be able to know how a normal Integumentary system functions
Course description
Introduction to physiology, Physiology of Integumentary system, Cells, tissues and secretions and Genetic
conservation
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction to physiology
Physiology of Integumentary system, Cells, tissues and secretions and
Genetic conservation
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
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Reading List
1. Michael A. R., 1993. An Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology.
2. Cunningham, J.G. 2002.Text Book of Veterinary & Physiology, 3rd Edition.
3. Bank, W.J. 1993 Applied Veterinary Physiology 3rd Edition..
4. Tartaglia, L. 2002. Veterinary physiology and Applied Anatomy
5. Aspinall, V, 2008. Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
6. Akers, R. M. 2008. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
7. Reece, W. O. 2006. Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
8. Aspinall, V. 2008. Essentials of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology.
9. Cochran, P.E. 2004. Laboratory Manual for Comparative Veterinary anatomy and physiology
DLH1103 Livestock Economics I
Course code DLH 1103
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To provide students with basic understanding of the economic theory that can be used in decision
making
To provide a good understanding of microeconomic concepts and tools that direct livestock
business applications
Expected outcome
By the end of this course, students should:
be able to have a good command of microeconomic concepts that have direct livestock business
application
Course description
Introduction to economics, Theories and principles of economics, economics and livestock production,
livestock production systems, economic value of livestock skin, Cost theory in disease control and Case
studies
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction to economics
Theories and principles of economics
Economics and livestock production
Livestock production systems
Economic value of livestock skin
Cost theory in disease control
Mode of delivery
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Lectures, Case studies and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 70%
Progressive assessment 30%
Reading List
1. Bowbrick, P. The economics of quality grades and brands (year).
2. Aten, A. Innes, R.F. Knew, E. 1995. Flaying and curing of Hides and skin as a rural industry
3. Baumann, M.P.O. Janzen, J.J. Schwartz, H. J 1993. Pastoral production in Central Somalia.
4. Ornas A. H. 1993. The Multi-Purpose Camel: Interdisciplinary Studies on Pastoral Production in
Somalia
5. Ahmed, B. Ahmed, M. Chaudhry, A. 1996. Economics of livestock production and Management
6. Lipsey, R. 2006. Principles of economics
7. GTZ, 1993. Pastoral Production System in Central Somalia
DLH1104 Pharmacology & Toxicology I
Course code DLH 1104
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To introduce students to the pharmacology of modern drugs and traditional remedies
Expected outcome
By the end of this course, students should:
be able to understand the pharmacology of modern drugs and traditional remedies
Course description
Introduction to pharmacology, traditional remedies, Curative treatments of modern drugs, Acaricides,
Organochlorides, Organophosphorous and Carbamates, Pyrethroids and Avermectins
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction to pharmacology
Traditional remedies
Curative treatments of modern drugs
Acaricides: Organochlorides, Organophosphorous and Carbamates, Pyrethroids and Avermectins
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
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Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Prescott, J.F. 2000. Desmond Antimicrobial Therapy 3rd Edition.
2. Brander, G.C, Dim puch, R.J, Bywater 1999. The Veterinary Applied Pharmacology and
Therapeutics fifth edition.
3. Current pharmaceutical design, Bentham Science Publishers.
4. Kahn. C.M. 2005. The Merck Veterinary Manual; Ninth Edition
5. Kirks and Bistner’s 1995. Handbook of vet procedures and Emergency Treatment, 6th Edition.
DLH1105 Clinics I
Course code DLH 1105
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To show students the importance of livestock in the Somali Ecosystem
To provide a good understanding of animal husbandry systems
To introduce students to diagnostic techniques and procedures of the skin
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Appreciate the importance of livestock in the Somali Ecosystem
Demonstrate a good understanding of animal husbandry systems
Carry out diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions
Course description
Introduction and Importance of livestock in Somali Ecosystem, animal husbandry systems, restraining
techniques, Diagnostic techniques and procedures, Lesions of the skin and their treatment
Detailed course curriculum
Importance of livestock in Somali Ecosystem
Animal husbandry systems
Restraining techniques
Diagnostic techniques and procedures of skin lesions and their treatment
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
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Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Danny W. Scott, 1988. Large Animal Dermatology, W:B: Saunders Company, Nsekuye Bizimane
and GTZ; Traditional Veterinary Practice in Africa
2. Kahn, CM. 1998, Merck Veterinary Manual, 9th Edition
3. Yolande M. Bishop, 1996. The Veterinary Formulary: Hand book of Medicines in Veterinary
Practice, Third Edition.
4. Camel Keeping in Kenya, GTZ and Ministry of Livestock, Republic of Kenya, Vol. III,8, 1995
5. Kirks and Bistner’s 1995. Handbook of vet procedures and Emergency Treatment, 6th Edition..
DLH1106 Biochemistry I
Course code DLH1106
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To introduce students to Biochemistry
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Knowing cell biochemistry
Course description
Introduction to Biochemistry, Cell biochemistry, Monosaccharides, Polysaccharides, Fatty acids, Lipids
and glycerol, Eicosanoides and alcohols, Proteins and Nucleic acids
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction to Biochemistry
Cell biochemistry
Monosaccharides
Polysaccharides
Fatty acids
Lipids and glycerol
Eicosanoides and alcohols
Proteins and Nucleic acids
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
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Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Mackean, D.G 2002. GCSE Biology 3rd Edition Murry Publishers
2. Ziaullah, M, 2001. Nutrient Metabolism in ruminants, Friends Science Publishers
3. Lubert Stryer; 1988. Biochemistry; Third Edition; W.Freeman an Company
DLH1107 Pathology I
Course code DLH1107
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To introduce students to general pathology and the pathology of the skin
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Knowing the pathology of skin
Able to carry out skin and lymph sampling and processing
Course description
Introduction to general pathology, skin lesions (primary & secondary) and their possible causes, animal and
plant noxia, Inflammation, Cell death, Skin and lymph sampling and processing techniques
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction to general pathology
Skin lesions (primary & secondary) and their possible causes
Animal and plant noxia
Inflammation
Cell death
Skin and lymph sampling and processing techniques
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
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1. R.G. Thomson 1978. General veterinary pathology, 2nd edition.
2. M grant maxie Jubb, 2007. Kennedy and palmer’s pathology of domestic animal volume 2 revised
fifth edition.
3. Gant A. sentry- veterinary pathology, 6th edition
4. Prof. R.S chauhan 2007. Illustrated veterinary pathology (general and systemic pathology) second
revised fifth edition.
5. Gerald Munene Mugera. veterinary pathology in the tropics for students practices
6. M.Donald Mcgavin, William W. carton, 2001 Thomson’s special veterinary pathology 3rd edition.
7. Kahen, C.M. 2005. Merck veterinary manual –ninth edition.
8. J.E.Van Dijki, E. Gruys 2007. The Color Atlas of veterinary pathology 2nd , edition.
DLH1108 Livestock Diseases I
Course code DLH1108
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To introduce students to pathogenic microorganisms and the immune system
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Able to identify various pathogenic microorganisms
Course description
Introduction to pathogenic microorganisms, Modes of Infection, Conceptualization of Infectious Diseases,
Immune System and responses, Skin Diseases and pox viruses, Principles of Disease control &
Epidemiology, Herd sampling.
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction to pathogenic microorganisms
Modes of Infection
Conceptualization of Infectious Diseases
Immune System and responses
Skin Diseases and pox viruses
Principles of Disease control & Epidemiology
Herd sampling.
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%23
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Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Coetzer, J.A.W., Thomson, G.R., and Tustin, R.C. 1994. Infectious Diseases of Livestock. Oxford.
Pp I:601 – 630
2. Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise "G. Caporale" and World Health
Organization, in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
3. Prescott, Lansing M.; Harley, John P.; and Klein, Donald A. 1999. Microbiology, 4th Edition.
WCB McGraw-Hill. Pp 342 – 350
4. Abbas, A.K. and Lichtman, A.H. 2001. Basic Immunology. W.B. Saunders Company. Pp 163 –
165.
5. Thrusfield. M. 1995. Veterinary Epidemiology, 2nd Edition. Blackwell Science. Pp 337 – 351.
6. Betsy, T and Keogh, J. 2005. Microbiology Demystified. McGraw-Hill. Pp 54 – 60
DLH1109 Information Technology I
Course code DLH1109
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To introduce students to information technology and the use of computers in animal health and
production
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Able to carry out simple tasks using computers
Course description
Introduction to computers, operating systems, word processing, graphics, statistical operations, applications
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction to computers
Operating systems
Word processing
Graphics
Statistical operations
Applications
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
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Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
DLH1110 English Language
Course code DLH1110
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To teach students grammatical expressions and essay writing
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Able to express themselves in grammatically correct English
Course description
Detailed course curriculum
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Waters, W. and Waters, A. 1995. Study skills in English, Cambridge University Press, 1st Edition
2. Murph,R. 2003. Essential Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition
3. Kukubo. B. et al, 2006. Explore English, Longman Kenya,1st Edition.
4. Francis, M. 1990. Approaches to O’Level English Language Examination.
5. Kenneth, O.O. and Dickson, W.K 1998. Effective Composition Writing, Oxford University Press,
1st Edition
6. Jordan R.R. 1997. Academic Writing Course, Longman, 1st Edition
7. Solomon G G. 1991. Writing for Academic Purposes Addis Ababa University.
8. Worede Yisehak. 1996. College English,Vol I Addis Ababa University
9. Worede Yisehak. 1996. College English,Vol II Addis Ababa University
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YEAR I: SEMESTER II
DLH1201 Anatomy II
Course code 1201
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To introduce students to the anatomy of the digestive system.
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Able to describe the digestive system
Course description
Body cavities and organs, Species differences, Introduction to digestive system, monogastric and ruminant
stomachs, defenses and histology of digestive system.
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction to digestive system,
Monogastric and ruminant stomachs
Defenses and histology of digestive system.
Body cavities and organs plus Species differences,
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Dellman HD. 1996. Cytology and Microscopic Anatomy
2. Michael A. R., 1993. An Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
3. Cochran, P.E. 2004. Laboratory Manual for Comparative Veterinary ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY
4. Colville, T. 2008. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology. 2nd edition
5. Bacha, WJ. 2006. Colour Atlas of Veterinary Histology. 2nd edition
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DLH1202 Physiology II
Course code DLH1202
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To introduce students to the physiology of the digestive system.
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Able to appreciate how the normal digestive system functions
Course description
Animal feeds and feeding, physiology of digestive system, neural and hormonal regulations of the digestive
system
Detailed course curriculum
Physiology of digestive system
Neural and hormonal regulations of the digestive system
Animal feeds and feeding
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Michael A. R., 1993. An Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
2. Cunningham, JC. 2007. Veterinary Physiology
3. Colville, T. 2008. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology. 2nd edition
4. Smith, R M. 2008. The Physiology of the Domestic Animals. V. 1: A Text Book for Veterinary
and Medical Students and Practitioners.
5. Reece, W. O. 2006. Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals. 3rd edition
DLH1203 Livestock Economics II
Course code DLH1203
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To provide students with basic understanding of the economics of animal feeds and feeding
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To provide a good understanding of principles of aggregate demand and supply in livestock trade
Expected outcome
By the end of this course, students should:
be able to have a good understanding of economic principles of feeding livestock
be able to appreciate the principles of demand and supply in livestock trade
Course description
Economics of Animal feeds and feeding, Consumption and output relationship, Aggregate demand and
supply, Marginal utilities and indifference curves, Economic planning and evaluation of diseases, National
and international policies on diseases, Price analysis in diseases control, Livestock markets in Somaliland,
Introduction to economic data collection, management and analysis.
Detailed course curriculum
Economics of Animal feeds and feeding
Consumption and output relationship
Aggregate demand and supply
Marginal utilities and indifference curves
Economic planning and evaluation of diseases
National and international policies on diseases
Price analysis in diseases control
Livestock markets in Somaliland
Introduction to economic data collection, management and analysis.
Mode of delivery
Lectures, case studies and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 70%
Progressive assessment 30%
Reading List
1. Kotler, P. 1994 Marketing management, Analysis, planning and control.
2. Cundiff E. W. Still R.R 1994 Basic marketing: concepts, decision and strategies
3. Holleman C.F 2002. Socioeconomic Implication of Livestock ban in Somaliland
4. Mcpeak, J. G. 2006. Pastoral Livestock Marketing in East Africa
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DLH1204 Pharmacology & Toxicology II
Course code DLH1204
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To introduce students to Pharmaco-kinetics and Pharmaco-dynamics
Expected outcome
By the end of this course, students should:
be able to make prescriptions and demonstrate drug administration routes
be able to appreciate principles of therapy and adverse drug reactions
Course description
Introduction to Pharmaco-kinetics and Pharmaco-dynamics, General Drug formulation, Drug
administration routes, Principles of therapy, adverse drug reactions and prescriptions, Antihelmenthics
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction to Pharmaco-kinetics and Pharmaco-dynamics
General Drug formulation
Drug administration routes
Principles of therapy
Adverse drug reactions
Prescriptions
Antihelmenthics
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 70%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Prescott, J.F. JH. 2000. Desmond Antimicrobial Therapy 3rd Edition.
2. G.C Brander, Dim puch, R.J, 1999. By water the Veterinary Applied Pharmacology and
Therapeutics, 5th edition.
3. Kahn. C.M. 1998. The Merck Veterinary Manual; 9th Edition; 2005
4. Kirks and Bistner’s 1995. Handbook of vet procedures and Emergency Treatment, 6th Edition.
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DLH1205 Clinics II
Course code DLH1205
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To introduce students to age determination as a basis for administering treatment
To teach students diagnostic and investigative techniques of the digestive system and digestive
conditions
Expected outcome
By the end of this course, students should:
be able to make estimate the age of an animal using various techniques
be able to investigate and diagnose digestive conditions
Course description
Ageing of animals, Dry and Organic matter, Food toxicity, Rumen content analysis, diagnostic and
investigative techniques of the digestive system and digestive conditions.
Detailed course curriculum
Ageing of animals
Dry and Organic matter
Food toxicity
Rumen content analysis
Diagnostic and investigative techniques of the digestive system and digestive conditions.
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. GTZ and Ministry of Livestock, Republic of Kenya, 1995. Camel Keeping in Kenya. Vol. III
2. Yolande M. Bishop, 1996. The Veterinary Formulary: Hand book of Medicines in Veterinary
Practice, 3rd Edition.
3. .Radostits, O.M Blood D.C. and Gay C.C.; 1994. Veterinary Medicine; A Textbook of the diseases
of Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Goats and Horses; (ELBS), Bailiere Tindall, Eighth edition.
4. Blowey, R.W. Weaver A.D. 1991. A Color Atlas of diseases and disorders of Cattle.
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5. Julia H. Wilson, 1992. The Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, Physical
Examination, , Vol.8 N02, , W.B. Saunders Company
6. Kelly W. R., 1984. Veterinary Clinical Diagnosis, 3rd Edition, Balliere Tindal, London
7. Kirks and Bistner’s 1995. Handbook of vet procedures and Emergency Treatment, 6th Edition.
DLH1206 Biochemistry II
Course code DLH 1206
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To teach students monogastric biochemistry, rumenal ecology and biochemistry
Expected outcome
By the end of this course, students should:
be able to appreciate the monogastric biochemistry and the biochemistry and ecology of the rumen
Course description
Rumenal ecology, digestion and biochemistry, Enzymology, Vitamins, major and trace elements,
Monogastric biochemistry, Metabolism and Bioenergetics
Detailed course curriculum
Rumenal ecology
Digestion and biochemistry
Enzymology
Vitamins
Major and trace elements
Monogastric biochemistry
Metabolism and Bioenergetics
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Ziaullah, M, 2001. Nutrient Metabolism in ruminants, Friends Science Publishers
2. Lubert Stryer; 1988. Biochemistry; Third Edition; W.Freeman an Company
3. Colville, T. 2008. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for veterinary technicians
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DLH1207 Pathology II
Course code DLH1207
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To teach students post mortem techniques and pathology of the digestive system
Expected outcome
By the end of this course, students should:
be able to perform post-mortem examinations and collect samples of the digestive system
Course description
Pathology of the digestive system and post mortem techniques, examinations and sample collection
Detailed course curriculum
Pathology of the digestive system
Post mortem techniques, examinations and sample collection
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Thomson R.G. 1978. General veterinary pathology edition.
2. Grant Maxie Jubb, M 2007. Kennedy and palmer’s pathology of domestic animal volume 2 revised
fifth edition.
3. Chauhan, R.S 2007. Illustrated veterinary pathology (general and systemic pathology) second
revised fifth edition.
4. Donald Mcgavin M. William W. C, 2001. Thomson’s special veterinary pathology, 3rd edition.
5. Kahn.C.M. 2005. Merck veterinary manual –ninth edition.
6. Van Dijki, J.E, Gruys, E. 2007. The color atlas of veterinary pathology, 2nd edition.
DLH1208 Livestock Diseases II
Course code DLH1208
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Credit units 2
Course objectives
To introduce students to Epizootic diseases affecting the digestive system, enterobacteria and
helminthoses
Expected outcome
By the end of this course, students should:
be able to identify Epizootic diseases affecting the digestive system, enterobacteria and
helminthoses
Course description
Epizootic diseases affecting the digestive system (FMD, RP, PPR, BT, BVD), Enterobacteria and
Helminthoses
Detailed course curriculum
Epizootic diseases affecting the digestive system (FMD, RP, PPR, BT, BVD)
Enterobacteria
Helminthoses
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Cheesbrough, M. 1998. District Laboratory Practice in Tropical Countries. Part 1. Cambridge
University Press. Pp 50 – 95 and 178 – 179.
2. Prescott, Lansing M.; Harley, John P.; and Klein, Donald A. 1999. Microbiology, 4th Edition.
WCB McGraw-Hill. Pp 105 – 111
3. Soulsby, E.J.L. 1982. Helminths, Arthropods and Protozoa of Domesticated Animals, 7th Edition.
ELBS, Bailliere-Tindall, London. Pp 760 – 778
4. Coetzer, J.A.W., Thomson, G.R., and Tustin, R.C. 1994. Infectious Diseases of Livestock. Oxford.
Volume Two. Pp 1079 – 1117
5. Hirsh, Dwight C. & Zee, Yuan Chung. 1999. Veterinary Microbiology. Blackwell Science. Pp 65 –
82
6. OIE. 1999. International Animal Health Code: mammals, birds and bees. Pp 1 – 56, 59 – 73, and
81 – 89.
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DLH1209 Information Technology II
Course code DLH1209
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To ground students to information technology and the use of computers in animal health and
production
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Able to comfortably carry out simple tasks using computers
Course description
Word processing, graphics, statistical operations, applications
Detailed course curriculum
Word processing
Graphics
Statistical operations
Applications
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
DLH2110 English Language
Course code DLH1210
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To teach students grammatical expressions and essay writing
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Able to express themselves in grammatically correct English
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Course description
Detailed course curriculum
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Waters, W. and Waters, A. 1995. Study skills in English, Cambridge University Press, 1st Edition
2. Murph,R. 2003. Essential Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition)
3. Kukubo. B. et al, 2006. Explore English, Longman Kenya,1st Edition
4. Francis, M. 1990. Approaches to O’Level English Language Examination.
5. Kenneth, O.O. and Dickson, W.K 1998. Effective Composition Writing, Oxford University Press,
1st Edition
6. Jordan R.R. 1997. Academic Writing Course, Longman,1st Edition
7. Solomon G. G. 1991. Writing for Academic Purposes Addis Ababa University.
8. Worede Yisehak.1996 College English, Vol I Addis Ababa University
9. Worede Yisehak .1996 College English, Vol II Addis Ababa University
YEAR II: SEMESTER I
DLH2101 Anatomy III
Course code DLH2101
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To introduce students to the respiratory system
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Able to describe the respiratory system
Course description
Introduction to respiratory system, Components of respiratory system and histology of respiratory system,
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Detailed course curriculum
Introduction to respiratory system
Components of respiratory system
Histology of respiratory system
Osteology
Mycology.
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Reece, W. O. 2006. Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals 3rd edition
2. Akers, R. M. 2008. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
3. Colville, T. 2008. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology. 2nd edition
4. Schaller, O. 1992. Illustrated Veterinary Anatomical Nomenclature
DLH2102 Physiology III
Course code DLH2102
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To introduce students to the physiology of the respiratory system
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Knowledgeable about the normal functionality of the respiratory system
Course description
Introduction to physiology of respiratory system, Mechanisms and control of breathing, Hemoglobin and
Problems associated with breathing, neuromuscular physiology.
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction to physiology of respiratory system
Mechanisms and control of breathing
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Hemoglobin
Problems associated with breathing,
Neuromuscular physiology.
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Smith, R M. 2008. The Physiology of the Domestic Animals. V. 1: A Text Book for Veterinary
and Medical Students and Practitioners.
2. Akers, R. M. 2008. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
3. Colville, T. 2008. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology,2nd Edition.
DLH2103 Livestock Trade I
Course code DLH2103
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To teach students to the Economic value of animals, trade and marketing
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Know the economic value of animals, international standards of animal health, and livestock
product marketing and pricing
Course description
Economic value of muscles and bones, livestock product quality, International standards of animal health,
Inter-regional trade in livestock products, livestock product marketing and pricing.
Detailed course curriculum
Economic value of muscles and bones
Livestock product quality
International standards of animal health
Inter-regional trade in livestock products
Livestock product marketing and pricing.
Mode of delivery37
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Lectures, case studies and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 70%
Progressive assessment 30%
Reading List
1. Handbook on Import Risk analysis for animals and animal products. OIE- Publication.
2. 2004.
3. Terra Nuova, Improving and diversification of Somali livestock trade and marketing. (Towards
improving livestock export marketing support services in Somalia). ILRI 2006
4. Bailey D. Barret C.B. Little P.D. Chabari F. 2006. Livestock Markets and Risk management
among East African Pastoralist.
DLH2104 Pharmacology & Biochemistry I
Course code DLH2104
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To teach students principles of antibiotic therapy and respiratory and neuro-musculo-skeletal
biochemistry
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should have:
A good command of the principles of antibiotic therapy and respiratory and neuro-musculo-
skeletal biochemistry
Course description
Therapy of respiratory disorders, Principles of antibiotic therapy, Antibiotics, antibacterials, anti-
inflammatories, Respiratory and neuro-musculo-skeletal biochemistry
Detailed course curriculum
Therapy of respiratory disorders
Principles of antibiotic therapy
Antibiotics
Antibacterials
Anti-inflammatories
Respiratory and neuro-musculo-skeletal biochemistry
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
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Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Prescott, J.F. JH. 2000. Desmond Antimicrobial Therapy 3rd Edition.
2. Brander, G.C, Dimpuch, R.J, Bywater 1999.The Veterinary Applied Pharmacology and
Therapeutics fifth edition.
3. Kahn. C.M 2005. The Merck Veterinary Manual; Ninth Edition;
4. Colville, T. 2008. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for veterinary technicians,
5. Ziaullah, M, 2001. Nutrient Metabolism in ruminants, Friends Science Publishers
6. Lubert S. 1988. Biochemistry; Third Edition; W.Freeman an Company
7. Kirks and Bistner’s Handbook of vet procedures and Emergency Treatment, 6th Edition. 1995.
DLH2105 Clinics III
Course code DLH2105
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To teach students conditions of the respiratory system
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should:
Be able to tell normal breathing characteristics from abnormal ones.
Be able to diagnose conditions of the respiratory system
Course description
Normal and abnormal breathing characteristics, Conditions of the respiratory system, Examination and
diagnosis of respiratory and neuromusculoskeletal conditions
Detailed course curriculum
Normal and abnormal breathing characteristics
Conditions of the respiratory system
Examination and diagnosis of respiratory and neuromusculoskeletal conditions
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
39STVS Curriculum, March 2009
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. .Radostits, O.M, Blood D.C and Gay C.C. 1994. Veterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the diseases
of Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Goats and Horses; (ELBS), Bailiere Tindall, 8th edition,
2. Blowey, R.W. Weaver ,A.D. 1991. A Colour Atlas of diseases and disorders of Cattle;
3. Julia H. W. 1992. The Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, Physical
Examination, Vol.8 N02, W.B. Saunders Company
4. Kelly, W. R. 1984. Veterinary Clinical Diagnosis, Third Edition, Balliere Tindal, London, ,
5. Peter G.G. Jackson and Peter D. C. 2002. Clinical Examinations of Farm animals, Blackwell
publishing
6. Kahn, CM. 1998, Merck Veterinary Manual, 9th Edition
7. Kirks and Bistner’s 1995. Handbook of vet procedures and Emergency Treatment, 6th Edition.
DLH2106 Pathology III
Course code DLH2106
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To teach students respiratory pathology
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should:
Be to able to identify pathological lesions in the respiratory system
Course description
Respiratory pathology, Tuberculosis, postmortem techniques, Muscular pathology, Bone and joint
pathology
Detailed course curriculum
Respiratory pathology
Tuberculosis
Postmortem techniques
Muscular pathology
Bone and joint pathology
Mode of delivery
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Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Thomson R.G. 1978. General veterinary pathology.
2. Grant maxie Jubb, M. 2007. Kennedy and palmer’s pathology of domestic animal volume 2
revised, 5th edition.
3. Gant A. 2007- veterinary pathology, 6th edition
4. Chauhan, R.S. 2007. Illustrated veterinary pathology (general and systemic pathology) second
revised ,5th edition.
5. Donald Mcgavin M, William W. C, 2001.Thomson’s special veterinary pathology, 3rd edition.
6. Kahn. C.M. 2005 Merck veterinary manual. 9th edition.
7. Van Dijki J.E., Gruys E. 2007.The color atlas of veterinary pathology, 2ndedition
DLH2107 Livestock Diseases III
Course code DLH2107
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To teach students respiratory diseases
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should:
Be to able to diagnose and treat respiratory diseases
Course description
Respiratory diseases (CBPP, CCPP, Pasteurellosis and Mycobacterioses), neuromuscular diseases (Rabies,
Blackleg, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, Avian Influenza, Botulism and Tetanus)
Detailed course curriculum
Respiratory diseases (CBPP, CCPP, Pasteurellosis and Mycobacterioses)
Neuromuscular diseases (Rabies, Blackleg, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, Avian Influenza,
Botulism and Tetanus)
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
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Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Coetzer, J.A.W. and Tustin, R.C. 2004. Infectious Diseases of Livestock. Second Edition. Oxford.
Volume Three. Pp 2043 – 2044.
2. Betsy, T and Keogh J. 2005. Microbiology Demystified. McGraw-Hill
3. Quinn, P.J., Carter, M.E., Markey, B., and Carter, G.R. 1994. Clinical Veterinary Microbiology.
Mosby. Pp 167 – 169
4. Kahn, CM. 1998. Merck Veterinary Manual, 9th Edition
DLH2108 Information Technology III
Course code DLH2108
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To argument students to information technology and the use of computers in animal health and
production
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Able to comfortably carry out more comple tasks using computers
Course description
Word processing, graphics, statistical operations, applications
Detailed course curriculum
Word processing
Graphics
Statistical operations
Applications
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
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DLH2109 English Language
Course code DLH2109
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To teach students grammatical expressions and essay writing
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Able to express themselves in grammatically correct English
Course description
Detailed course curriculum
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Waters, W. and Waters, A. 1995. Study skills in English, Cambridge University Press,1st Edition
2. Murph,R. 2003. Essential Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition
3. Kukubo. B. et al, 2006. Explore English, Longman, Kenya, 1st Edition
4. Francis, M. Approaches to O’Level English Language Examination. 1990-2002
5. Kenneth, O.O. and Dickson, W.K 1998. Effective Composition Writing, Oxford University Press.
1st Edition
6. Jordan R.R. 1997. Academic Writing Course, Longman, 1st Edition
7. Solomon G G 1991. Writing for Academic Purposes Addis Ababa University.
8. Worede Yisehak 1996. College English,Vol I Addis Ababa University
9. Worede Yisehak 1996. College English,Vol II Addis Ababa University
YEAR II: SEMESTER II
DLH2201 Anatomy IV
Course code DLH 2201
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Credit units 2
Course objectives
To teach students gross anatomy and histology of Circulatory, Excretory, Endocrine and
Reproductive Systems
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Describe grossly and histologically the Circulatory, Excretory, Endocrine and Reproductive
Systems
Course description
Gross anatomy and histology of Circulatory, Excretory, Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
Detailed course curriculum
Gross anatomy and histology of Circulatory System
Gross anatomy and histology of Excretory System
Gross anatomy and histology of Endocrine System
Gross anatomy and histology of Reproductive System
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Tartaglia, L. 2002. Veterinary physiology and Applied Anatomy
2. Aspinall, V, 2008. Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
3. Akers, R. M. 2008. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
4. Dellman HD. 1996. Cytology and Microscopic Anatomy
5. Bacha, WJ. 2006. Color Atlas of Veterinary Histology
DLH2202 Physiology IV
Course code DLH 2202
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To teach students the physiology of the Circulatory, Excretory, Endocrine and
Reproductive Systems
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Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Explain the physiology of the Circulatory, Excretory, Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
Course description
Circulatory, Excretory, Endocrine and Reproductive physiology.
Detailed course curriculum
Physiology of the Circulatory
Physiology of the Excretory system
Physiology of the Endocrine system
Physiology of the Reproductive system
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Tartaglia, L. 2002. Veterinary physiology and Applied Anatomy
2. Aspinall, V, 2008. Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
3. Akers, R. M. 2008. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
4. Long, S. 2006. Veterinary Genetics and Reproductive Physiology
5. Reece, W. O. 2006. Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, 3rd edition
DLH2203 Livestock Trade II
Course code DLH 2203
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To teach students matters relating to fiscal policy and income distribution
To explain to the students quality control issues and international policies on trade
To expose students to livestock financing and marketing in the Somali ecosystem
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Understand matters relating to fiscal policy and income distribution
Explain issues of quality control and international policies on trade
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Course description
Fiscal policy, Income distribution, Quality control and international policies on trade, Livestock financing
and marketing, Somali ecosystem exports and terms of trade, Trade restriction and their effect on livestock
export.
Detailed course curriculum
Fiscal policy and income distribution
Quality control and international policies on trade
Livestock financing and marketing in the Somali ecosystem
Terms of trade, Trade restriction and their effect on livestock export.
Mode of delivery
Lectures, case studies and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Bailey D. Barret C.B. Little P.D. Chabari F. 2006. Livestock Markets and Risk management
among East African Pastoralist.
2. OIE- Publication 2004. Handbook on Import Risk analysis for animals and animal products.
3. Vose, D 1997. Risk analysis in relation to the importation and exportation of animal products.
4. Blinder, B. 2006. Essentials of Economics, Principle and Policy.
5. Alimentarius, C. 2005. Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification systems, 2nd Edition
6. Mcpeak, J. G. 2006. Pastoral Livestock Marketing in East Africa
DLH2204 Pharmacology & Biochemistry II
Course code DLH 2204
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To explain to students pharmaco-kinetics and pharmaco-dynamics of anti-hemoparasitic drugs
To teach students muscle biochemistry
To teach students Immunoglobulins (antibodies), Lipoproteins chylomicrons and Hormonal
biochemistry.
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Understand the pharmaco-kinetics and pharmaco-dynamics of anti-hemoparasitic drugs
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Understand muscle biochemistry
Understand Immunoglobulins (antibodies), Lipoproteins chylomicrons and Hormonal
biochemistry.
Course description
Pharmaco-kinetics and Pharmaco-dynamics, anti-hemoparasitic drugs, Muscle biochemistry (ATP
production and Rigor mortis), Immunoglobulins (antibodies), Lipoproteins chylomicrons and Hormonal
biochemistry.
Detailed course curriculum
Pharmaco-kinetics and Pharmaco-dynamics of anti-hemoparasitic drugs
Muscle biochemistry (ATP production and Rigor mortis)
Immunoglobulins (antibodies), Lipoproteins chylomicrons and Hormonal biochemistry.
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Prescott, J.F. JH, 2000. Desmond Antimicrobial Therapy, 3rd Edition.
2. Brander, G.C. Dimpuch, R.J, B 1999. The Veterinary Applied Pharmacology and Therapeutics 5th
edition.
3. Kahn C.M. 2005. The Merck Veterinary Manual; Ninth Edition
4. Ziaullah, M, 2001. Nutrient Metabolism in ruminants, Friends Science Publishers
5. Lubert Stryer; 1988. Biochemistry; Third Edition; W.Freeman an Company
6. Kirks and Bistner’s 1995. Handbook of vet procedures and Emergency Treatment, 6th Edition..
DLH2205 Clinics IV
Course code DLH 2205
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To teach students Hematology, Cardiovascular and lymphatic conditions
To teach students how to investigate disease
To teach students basics of artificial insemination, pregnancy diagnosis (PD), assisted
parturition, reproductive health and udder health
To teach students castration
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Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Understand and explain Hematology, Cardiovascular and lymphatic conditions
Investigate diseases
Carry out artificial insemination, pregnancy diagnosis (PD), assisted parturition and
understand reproductive and udder health
To teach students castration
Course description
Hematology, Cardiovascular and lymphatic conditions and investigations, reproductive health, Castration,
assisted parturition and udder health, basics of artificial insemination and PD
Detailed course curriculum
Hematology
Cardiovascular and lymphatic conditions
Disease investigations
Reproductive health
Artificial insemination
PD
Assisted parturition
Udder health
Castration
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Radostits, O.M. Blood D.C. and. Gay C.C. 1994.Veterinary Medicine; A Textbook of the diseases
of Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Goats and Horses; (ELBS), Bailiere Tindall, 8th Edition
2. Blowey R.W., Weaver A.D. 1991. A Colour Atlas of diseases and disorders of Cattle
3. Julia H. Wilson, 1992. The Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, Physical
Examination, , Vol.8 N02, W.B. Saunders Company
4. Kelly W. R. 1984. Veterinary Clinical Diagnosis, 3rd edition, Balliere Tindal, London
5. Peter G.G. Jackson and Peter D. Cockcroft, 2002. Clinical Examinations of Farm animals,
Blackwell publishing
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6. Kahn, CM. 1998. Merck Veterinary Manual, 9th Edition
7. Kirks and Bistner’s 1995. Handbook of vet procedures and Emergency Treatment, 6th Edition
DLH2206 Pathology IV
Course code DLH 2206
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To teach students circulatory and cardiac pathology
To teach students blood parasites
To teach students lymphatic and uro-genital pathology and hormonal disorders and lesions
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Understand circulatory and cardiac pathology
Describe blood parasites
Understand lymphatic and uro-genital pathology and hormonal disorders and lesions
Course description
Circulatory pathology (Thrombosis, embolism, Anaemia, Haemorrhage, ischemia and infarction, edema,
shock and leukemia), cardiac pathology, Blood parasites and investigations, Lymphatic and uro-genital
pathology and hormonal disorders and lesions
Detailed course curriculum
Circulatory pathology (Thrombosis, embolism, Anaemia, Haemorrhage, ischemia and
infarction, edema, shock and leukemia)
Cardiac pathology
Blood parasites and investigations
Lymphatic and uro-genital pathology
Hormonal disorders and lesions
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading list
1. Thomson R.G. 1978. General veterinary pathology edition.
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2. Grant M J, 2007. Kennedy and palmer’s pathology of domestic animal volume 2 revised 5th
edition.
3. Chauhan R.S. 2007. Illustrated veterinary pathology (general and systemic pathology) second
revised, 5th edition.
4. Donald Mcgavin, M. William W. C. 2001. Thomson’s special veterinary pathology, 3rd edition.
5. Kahn C.M. 1998. Merck veterinary manual –ninth edition.
6. Van Dijki, J.E. Gruys E. 2007. The color atlas of veterinary pathology, 2nd edition.
DLH2207 Livestock Diseases IV
Course code DLH2207
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To teach students Rift Valley Fever, TBDs, Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, Clostridial
diseases, Brucellosis and Trypanosomiasis
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Diagnose and treat/or control Rift Valley Fever, Tick-borne diseases (TBDs),
Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, Clostridial diseases, Brucellosis and Trypanosomiasis
Course description
Rift Valley Fever, TBDs, Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, Clostridial diseases, Brucellosis, Trypanosomiasis
Detailed course curriculum
Rift Valley Fever
TBDs
Haemorrhagic Septicaemia
Clostridial diseases
Brucellosis
Trypanosomiasis
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List:
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1. Coetzer, J.A.W. and Tustin, R.C. 2004. Infectious Diseases of Livestock. Second Edition. Oxford.
Volume Three. Pp 1689 – 1703.
2. The department of Veterinary of Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of
Pretoria, South Africa. BT Section. CDROM.
3. Soulsby, E.J.L. 1982. Helminths, Arthropods and Protozoa of Domesticated Animals, 7th Edition.
ELBS, Bailliere-Tindall, London.
4. Kahn C.M. 2005. Merck veterinary manual, 9th edition
5. Bradford P. Smith, 2002. Large Animal Internal Medicine, 3rd edition,
DLH2208 English Language IV
Course code DLH2208
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To teach students grammatical expressions and essay writing
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be:
Able to fluently express themselves in grammatically correct English
Course description
Detailed course curriculum
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Waters, W. and Waters, A. 1995. Study skills in English, Cambridge University Press,1st Edition
2. Murph,R. 2003. Essential Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition
3. Kukubo. B. et al, 2006. Explore English, Longman Kenya, 1st Edition.
4. Francis, M. 1990. Approaches to O’Level English Language Examination.
5. Kenneth, O.O. and Dickson, W.K 1998. Effective Composition Writing, Oxford University Press,
1st Edition
6. Jordan R.R. 1997. Academic Writing Course, Longman, 1st Edition
7. Solomon G. G. 1991. Writing for Academic Purposes Addis Ababa University.
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8. Worede Y. 1996. College English,Vol I Addis Ababa University
9. Worede Y. 1996. College English,Vol II Addis Ababa University
YEAR III: SEMESTER I
DLH3101 Livestock Diseases V
Course code DLH3101
Credit units 4
Course objectives
To teach students viral taxonomy and bacterial classification
To teach students parasitic diseases affecting ruminants and camels
To teach students sample collection and examination
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Taxonomically describe viruses and classify bacteria
Diagnose and treat parasitic diseases affecting ruminants and camels
Collect and examine samples
Course description
Taxonomy of Viruses, Bacterial Classification, Parasitic diseases affecting ruminants and camels, Sample
collection and examinations
Detailed course curriculum
Taxonomy of Viruses
Bacterial Classification
Parasitic diseases affecting ruminants and camels
Sample collection and examination
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Bradford P. S. 2002. Large Animal Internal Medicine, 3rd Edition
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2. Coetzer, J.A.W. and Tustin, R.C. 2004. Infectious Diseases of Livestock. Second Edition. Oxford.
Volume Three. Pp 2043 – 2044.
3. Betsy, Tom and Keogh, Jim. 2005. Microbiology Demystified. McGraw-Hill
4. Quinn, P.J. Carter, M.E.,Markey, B. and Carter, G.R. 1994. Clinical Veterinary Microbiology.
Mosby. Pp 167 – 169
5. Kahn, CM. 1998, Merck Veterinary Manual, 9th Edition
DLH3102 Clinics V
Course code DLH3102
Credit units 5
Course objectives
To teach students differential diagnosis
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Describe, differentiate and diagnose diseases that may present in a similar way with similar
symptoms
Course description
Differential diagnoses.
Detailed course curriculum
Differential diagnoses.
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Coetzer, J.A.W., Thomson, G.R., and Tustin, R.C. 1994. Infectious Diseases of Livestock. Oxford.
2. Coetzer, J.A.W. and Tustin, R.C. 2004. Infectious Diseases of Livestock. 2nd Edition. Oxford.
Volume III.
3. Soulsby, E.J.L. 1982. Helminths, Arthropods and Protozoa of Domesticated Animals, 7th Edition.
ELBS, Bailliere-Tindall, London
4. Soulsby, E.J.L. 1982. Helminths, Arthropods and Protozoa of Domesticated Animals. 7th Edition.
Baillière Tidall.
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5. Radostits, O. 2006. Veterinary Medicine A textbook of the diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs
and Goats, 10th Edition
6. Blood D.C and Henderson J.A; 2002; Veterinary Medicine; Third edition, Bailliere, Tindall &
Cassell
7. Bradford P. S. 1968. Large Animal Internal Medicine, 3rd edition
8. Kahn, CM. 1998. Merck Veterinary Manual, 9th Edition
9. Kirks and Bistner’s 1995. Handbook of vet procedures and Emergency Treatment, 6th Edition.
DLH3103 Pathology V
Course code DLH 3103
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To teach students how to carry out post-mortem examinations
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
carry out post-mortem examinations
Course description
Organs and lesions, Postmortem and Necropsy
Detailed course curriculum
Organs and lesions
Postmortem (Necropsy) Examination
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Thomson R.G. 1978. General veterinary pathology
2. Grant M M J, 2007. Kennedy and palmer’s pathology of domestic animal volume 2 revised 5th
edition.
3. Chauhan R..S. 2007. Illustrated veterinary pathology (general and systemic pathology) second
revised 5th edition.
4. Donald Mcgavin, M., William W. C, 2001. Thomson’s special veterinary pathology, 3rd edition.
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5. Kahn.C.M. 2005. Merck veterinary manual –ninth edition.
6. Van Dijki J..E. Gruys E. 2007. The color atlas of veterinary pathology, 2nd edition.
DLH3104 Therapeutics
Course code 3104
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To teach students rational use and mode of action of drugs
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Carry out drug administration and rationally use drugs
Course description
Rational strategic use and mode of action of drugs, drug administration, field practices and residue levels
Detailed course curriculum
Drug administration and mode of action of drugs
Rational and strategic use and of drugs including field practices
Drug residues and residual levels
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Prescott, J.F. Desmond J.H. 2000. Antimicrobial Therapy, 3rd Edition.
2. Brander G.C, Dimpuch, R.J., 1999 Bywater the Veterinary Applied Pharmacology and
Therapeutics, 5th edition.
3. Kirks and Bistner’s, 2005.The Merck Veterinary Manual; 9th edition
DLH3105 Communication Skills
Course code DLH 3105
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To teach students principles of communication
To teach students scientific proposal writing and reporting
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Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Communicate effectively
Write scientific proposals and reports
Course description
Principles of communication, scientific proposals, reports and reporting, learning processes, and rural
appraisals
Detailed course curriculum
Principles of communication
Writing scientific proposals
Writing reports
Learning processes and rural appraisals
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Komunda M. B. 2004. Business communication skills, Hoonkab Printers
2. McKenna, C. 1998. Powerful Communication Skills, Career Press
3. Ferguson,.I. 2004. Communication Skills, 2nd Edition, Career Skills Library
DLH3106 Livestock Health Economics
Course code 3106
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To teach students animal health economics
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Carry out Cost-Benefit Analyses of disease control programmes
Course description
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Economics of animal health management, Cost-Benefit Analyses in disease control (Prevention,
Treatment, Eradication and Stamping out etc)
Detailed course curriculum
Economics of animal health management
Cost-Benefit Analyses in disease control programmes (Prevention, Treatment, Eradication
and Stamping out etc)
Mode of delivery
Lectures, case studies, and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Scoones, I. Wolmer, W. 2006. Livestock, Disease, Trade and Markets: Policy choices for livestock
sector in Africa. Institute of Development studies
2. Alimentarius, C. 2005. Second Edition Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification
systems.
3. Mcpeak, J. G. 2006. Pastoral Livestock Marketing in East Africa
YEAR III: SEMESTER II
DLH3201 Epidemiology I
Course code DLH3201
Credit units 4
Course objectives
To introduce students to principles of epidemiology
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Explain the principles of epidemiology
Course description
Introduction, descriptive, analytical, experimental and clinical epidemiology
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction
Descriptive, analytical, experimental and clinical epidemiology
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Mode of delivery
Lectures, case studies and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Thrusfield. 1995. Veterinary Epidemiology, 2nd edition. Blackwell Science.
2. Coetzer, J.A.W. Thomson, G.R. and Tustin, R.C. 1994. Infectious Diseases of Livestock. Oxford.
3. Coetzer, J.A.W. and Tustin, R.C. 2004. Infectious Diseases of Livestock. Second Edition. Oxford.
Volume III.
4. Schwabe, C.W., Riemann, H.P. and Franti, C.E. 1977. Epidemiology in Veterinary practice.
5. Kahn, CM. 1998. Merck Veterinary Manual, 9th edition
6. T.G. Hungerford, 1975, Disease of Livestock, 8th edition
DLH3202 Epidemiology II
Course code DLH3202
Credit units 5
Course objectives
To teach students how to carry out disease outbreak investigations and surveillance
To teach students herd immunity and vaccinations
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Carry out disease outbreak investigations
Carry out disease surveillance
Carry out vaccinations
Course description
Disease Outbreak Investigation, disease surveillance, Herd Immunity and Vaccinations
Detailed course curriculum
Disease Outbreak Investigations
Disease surveillance
Herd Immunity and Vaccinations
Mode of delivery
Lectures, practical work and tutorials
Mode of Assessment58
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Final examination 40%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 30%
Reading List
1. Thrusfield. 1995. Veterinary Epidemiology, 2nd Edition. Blackwell Science.
2. Coetzer, J.A.W., Thomson, G.R., and Tustin, R.C. 1994. Infectious Diseases of Livestock. Oxford.
Pp I:601 – 630
3. Coetzer, J.A.W. and Tustin, R.C. 2004. Infectious Diseases of Livestock, 2nd Edition. Oxford.
Volume III.
4. Schwabe, C.W., Riemann, H.P. and Franti, C.E. 1977. Epidemiology in Veterinary practice.
5. Kahn, CM. 1998. Merck Veterinary Manual, 9th Edition
6. T.G. Hungerford, 1975. Disease of Livestock, 8th edition
DLH3203 Jurisprudence & Legislation
Course code DLH3202
Credit units 3
Course objectives
To teach students standards and regulations in animal health and production
To teach students the terrestrial animal health code, the Somali ecosystem animal health
codes, obligations and ethics in international trade
To teach students risk analysis, import and export procedures
To teach students quarantine procedures, animal welfare and the veterinary oath
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Understand and describe standards and regulations in animal health and production
Understand and explain the terrestrial animal health code, Somali ecosystem animal health
codes, obligations and ethics in international trade
Carry out risk analysis and understand import and export procedures
To teach students quarantine procedures, animal welfare and the veterinary oath
Course description
Standards and Regulations in animal health and production, the Terrestrial animal health code, Obligations
and ethics in international trade, Risk analysis, Import/export procedures, Quarantine, Somali ecosystem
animal health codes, Animal welfare and Veterinary oaths. Hierarchy of the Veterinary Structure &
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Detailed course curriculum
Standards and Regulations in animal health and production
Terrestrial animal health code, Somali ecosystem animal health codes, Obligations and ethics in
international trade
Risk analysis, Import/export procedures
Quarantine procedures, Animal welfare and Veterinary oaths.
Hierarchy of the Veterinary Structure & Stakeholders in animal health and production
Mode of delivery
Lectures, case studies and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. OIE- Publication. Handbook on Import Risk analysis for animals and animal products
2. Alimentarius, C. 2005. Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification systems, 2nd edition
3. Ahmed, B., Ahmed, M. and Chaudhry, A. 1996. Economics of livestock production and
Management.
4. Bailey D. Barret C.B. Little P.D. Chabari F. 2006. Livestock Markets and Risk management
among East African Pastoralist.
5. Vose, D 1997. Risk analysis in relation to the importation and exportation of animal products.
6. Blinder, B. 2006. Essentials of Economics, Principle and Policy.
7. Mcpeak, J. G. 2006. Pastoral Livestock Marketing in East Africa
DLH3204 Entrepreneurship
Course code 3204
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To teach students planning and budgeting
To teach students resource and credit management including book keeping
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Plan and budget
Carry out book-keeping and manage resources
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Course description
Planning and Budgeting, Resource Management, Veterinary services and infrastructures, Credit
management and book keeping, Managerial economics and Organizational Management.
Detailed course curriculum
Planning and Budgeting
Resource and Credit management
Book keeping
Managerial economics
Organizational Management
Management of Veterinary services and infrastructure
Mode of delivery
Lectures, case studies and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Lock, D. 2007. The Essentials of Project Management
2. Mullins, L. J. 2006. Essentials of Organisational Behaviour
3. Stasko, G. F. 2008. Marketing grain and livestock
DLH3205 Veterinary Extension & Project Planning
Course code DLH3205
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To introduce to extension approaches and strategies
To teach students principles of communication and community mobilization
To introduce students to project planning
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
understand extension approaches and strategies
communicate with and mobilize communities
plan projects
Course description
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Introduction, Extension approach and strategies, Extension for rural development, Principles of
communication and community mobilization, Extension methods and materials, Organisation of Veterinary
extension service, livestock policies and extension.
Introduction to Project Planning. Project Identification & selection; Formulation, planning, appraisal,
Project Implementation and monitoring, evaluation
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction
Extension approach and strategies
Extension for rural development
Principles of communication and community mobilization
Extension methods and materials
Organisation of Veterinary extension service
Livestock policies and extension
Introduction to Project Planning.
Project Identification & selection, formulation, planning, appraisal, implementation, monitoring,
and evaluation.
Mode of delivery
Lectures, case studies and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Lock, D. 2007. The Essentials of Project Management
2. Bailey D. Barret C.B. Little P.D. Chabari F. 2006. Livestock Markets and Risk management
among East African Pastoralist.
3. Vose, D 1997. Risk analysis in relation to the importation and exportation of animal products.
4. Mcpeak, J. G. 2006. Pastoral Livestock Marketing in East Africa
DLH3206 Practical Communication Skills
Course code DLH3207
Credit units 2
Course objectives
To teach students participatory facilitation methods
Expected outcome
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By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Conduct participatory interviews
Course description
Participatory facilitation methods, presentations, interviews, developing meta- model questions and probes.
Detailed course curriculum
Participatory facilitation methods
Presentations and interviews
Developing meta- model questions and probes
Mode of delivery
Lectures, case studies and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Practical / Oral Examination 10%
Reading List
1. Komunda, M. B. 2004. Business communication skills Hoonkab Printers
2. McKenna, C. 1998. Powerful Communication Skills, Career Press
3. Ferguson. I. 2004. Communication Skills, 2nd Edition. Career Skills Library.
YEAR III RECESS TERM
DLH3301 Biostatistics & Research Project
Course code 3301
Credit units 5
Course objectives
To teach students sampling techniques, data collection, classification and presentation
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
To sample, collect data, classify and present information
Course description
Introduction, Concept of a sample and a population, sampling techniques, data collection, classification and
presentation, measures of central tendency, Probability Theory and Estimation.
Detailed course curriculum
Introduction
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Concept of a sample and a population
Sampling techniques, data collection, classification and presentation
Measures of central tendency, Probability Theory and Estimation.
Mode of delivery
Lectures, case studies and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Final examination 60%
Progressive assessment 30%
Oral Examination 10%
DLH3302 Field Planning and Attachment
Course code DLH3302
Credit units 5
Course objectives
To teach students research project planning, investigation and report writing
Expected outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Independently plan, execute and write research reports
Course description
Research project planning, investigation and report writing
Detailed course curriculum
Research project planning and investigation
Report writing
Mode of delivery
Lectures, tutorial, laboratory and/or field investigations
Mode of Assessment
Research report 70%
Oral Examination 30%
APPENDIX 5.1A STVS PERSONNEL
1. Academic staff
Names Qualifications Specialities
Dr. Cyprien Biaou DVM, MSc. Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Ms. Lucy Wood BA (Hons) Social Anthropology and African History, MSc Education
Educationalist, Expert on PBL
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Dr. Thomas Bazarusanga DVM, MSc., PhD Parasitology & Epidemiology
Dr. Abdillahi Sh. Mohamed DVM, MSc., PhD Clinical studies & Biochemistry
Dr. Ibrahim Osman DVM, MSc. Animal and Food inspection
Dr. Abdiqadir Khalif DVM, MSc. Anatomy & Physiology
Dr.Nuh Haji Abdi DVM. Pathology & Pharmacology
Dr. Abdullahi Ali Herzi DVM, MSc. Infectious diseases
Dr. Ibrahim Omer DVM. Clinical studies
Mr. Benson Wafula BSc, MSc. Agro-Economics
Mr. Joseph Ndirangu B.Sc (Hons) Biochemistry and chemistry, P.G.D.E (Post Graduate Diploma in Education
Biochemistry & chemistry
Ms. Atugonza Jocelynn Jollie MBA (project), B.A.EDUC (Hons), English & communication
Mr. Mohammed Aden Ahmed Bachelor Of Business Administration, Diploma Of Accounting and Finance In Business And Management, and Diploma On Of Hard Ware and Network Administration.
IT
Mr. Mudasir Hasan Adan Diploma & Certificate of medical laboratory
Laboratory techniques
Mr. Abdirazaq Mohamed Ahmed
Diploma on animal health technique Tutorial assistant in clinics
Mr. Mohammed Abdiladiif Haji Diploma on animal health technique Tutorial assistant in clinics
Mr. Abdulkareem Osamn Essa Diploma on animal health technique Laboratory Assistant
Mr. Abdulkareem Osamn Essa Diploma on animal health technique Laboratory Assistant
2. Academic back-up staff (Short term consultancy contracts)Names Qualifications SpecialitiesMs. Resty Kamay Mwogeza BSc in education,
MSc in IT (on going)Physics, Mathematics and IT
Mr. Jama Adan Abdi Consultant Field assistantDr. Ahmed Hyaibe DVM, Sahel region veterinary coordinator Dr. Ahmed Hasan Bili DVM Tog-wajale Veterinary officer Dr. Peter Mungathia DVM, MSc., Meat inspection Expert Dr. James Wabaja DVM, MSc., PhD Animal health Inspection Consultant Dr. Fracis Omukato IT Engineering IT Consultant Ms. Jaccinta Emacar BSc. MSc Laboratory Consultant Mr. Anthony Njoroge BSc in education, Foundation Course Teacher
Mr. Daniel Makeni BSc in education, Foundation Course TeacherDr. Fred Wesonga DVM, MSc., Epidemiologist Mr. Joseph Wafulla Lab technologist Laboratory Technologist Mr. Simon Otieno B.Sc in education,, MSc Foundation Course coordinator
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Ms. Jane Ireri Librarian, MSc. Library Expert Mr. Leonardo M. Palma Architect, MSc. Civil work expert Eng. Ali Mohammed Hirsi Diploma in construction
Engineering Engineering
APPENDIX 5.1 A1
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APPENDIX 5.1 A2
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