Mission

The diversity of the flora of Cameroon and the close cultural association of the peoples with them call for a profound understanding of their biology if we must optimise and sustain the interaction. The Department of Botany and Plant Physiology therefore seeks to train theoretically sound and practice-oriented Plant Scientists with a modern vision of the living world, who are appropriately empowered with analytical skills of solving problems of immediate concern to the community using sustainable approaches, and who are capable of applying their skills to agriculture, human and veterinary phytomedicine, service industries, biotechnology and environmental conservation.

Admission Requirements

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BSc Programmes

Candidates with General Certificate of Examinations (GCE) Background

GCE Advanced Level

  • Pass in GCE Advanced Level (minimum of 2 subjects)
  • Must have subjects: Biology
  • Subjects not considered: Religious Studies

GCE Ordinary Level

  • Pass in GCE Ordinary Level (minimum of 4 subjects)
  • Must have subjects: Mathematics
  • Subjects not considered: None

 

Candidates with BAC Background

  • BAC Series D
  • Probatoire Series D

MSc Programmes

MSc in Botany

Candidates must hold at least a Second Class (honours) Lower Division or Mention “Assez Bien” degree of equivalent in the required field of studies from a recognized university.

MSc in Crop Protection

MSc in Wetlands Ecology and Management

PhD Programmes

PhD in Botany

Candidates must hold a good Masters Degree in the relevant Discipline

Teaching Staff

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  1. Chuyong George Bindeh, PhD (Stirling, UK)
    Professor, Forest Ecology and Biometrics
  2. Egbe Enow Andrew , PhD (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
    Professor, Agroforestry andAgroecology
  3. Beatrice Ambo Fonge, PhD (University of Buea)
    Professor, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management
  4. Bechem Eneke Tambe, PhD (Aberdeen, Uk)
    Professor, Plant Biotechnology
  5. Ondoua Joseph Marie, DEA (University of Douala)
    Lecturer, Plant Ecology
  6. Djuikouo Kamdem Marie Noel, PhD (University of Yaounde I)
    Lecturer, Forest Ecology
  7. Anyinkeng Neculina, PhD (University of Buea)
    Lecturer, Botany/ Ecotoxicology
  8. Nia René, PhD (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
    Lecturer, Pharmacognosy
  9. Awo Mirianda Egbe, PhD (University of Buea)
    Assistant Lecturer, Botany (Ecology)
  10. Neba Godlove Ambe, PhD (University of Buea)
    Assistant Lecturer
  11. Tajeukem Vice-Clotexe, PhD (University of Yaounde I)
    Assistant Lecturer, Plant Ecology
  12. Amougou Alega Constantin, PhD (University of Ngaoundere)
    Assistant Lecturer
  13. Soupi Nkeutcha Marietta Solange, PhD (University of Limoges)
    Assistant Lecturer
  14. Noumssi Bernadette, DEA (University of Dschang)
    Assistant Lecturer, Plant Biology
  15. Kuete Kamdoum Elie, PhD (University of Dschang)
    Assistant Lecturer, Plant Pathology
  16. Ndogho Pegalepo Angele, PhD (University of Yaounde I)
    Assistant Lecturer, Plant Biotechnologies
  17. Doris Besem Arrey, PhD (University of Buea)
    Assistant Lecturer

Degree Programmes

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Courses

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BSc Courses

  1. BOT201: Lower Plants
  2. BOT202: Higher Plants
  3. BOT303: Plant Hydrobiology
  4. BOT308: Principles of Taxonomy andPHYtography
  5. BOT401: Plant Anatomy and Histology
  6. BOT403: Angiosperms
  7. BOT404: Plant Pathology
  8. BOT408: Economic Botany
  9. BOT409: Plant Physiology I: Nutrition and Respiration
  10. BOT410: Plant Physiology II: Plant Growth and Development
  11. BOT412: Principles and Methods in PlantPHYsiology
  12. BOT498: Research project in Botany
  13. CPS201: Principles of Agricultural Production
  14. CPS202: Fundamentals of Horticulture
  15. CPS301: Principles of Horticultural Crop Production
  16. CPS302: Principles of Farm Management and Marketing
  17. CPS401: Horticultural Techniques
  18. CPS402: Post-Harvest physiology and Technology

MSc Courses

  1. BOT602: Biology & Taxonomy of Eumycotic fungi
  2. BOT603: Advanced Techniques in Lower Plants
  3. BOT604: Biology & Taxonomy of Algae
  4. BOT610: Plant Reproductive Biology
  5. BOT611: Principles and Techniques in Plant Systematics
  6. BOT613: Biology of Secondary Plant Products
  7. BOT615: Applied Plant Virology
  8. BOT620: Advanced plant growth and development
  9. BOT622: Instrumentation and Techniques in PlantPHYsiology
  10. BOT623: Methods and Applications of Plant Cell and Tissue Culture
  11. BOT630: Plant Communities and Ecosystems
  12. BOT631: Ecosystem Theory and Resource Management
  13. BOT632: Plant Geography and Remote Sensing
  14. BOT633: Ecologicalphysiology
  15. BOT691: Research methodology and Scientific writing Skills
  16. BOT696: Pre-defence Seminar
  17. BOT698: MSc Thesis in Botany
  18. WEM601: Statistical Methods in Ecology
  19. WEM602: Wetlands Case Studies
  20. WEM603: Wetlands and the Economy
  21. WEM604: Catchment Science II: Restoration Dynamics
  22. WEM605: Water and Water Quality Assessment
  23. WEM606: GIS and Modelling in Wetlands Conservation
  24. WEM607: Catchment Science I: Ecology and Threats
  25. WEM608: Ecotoxicology
  26. WEM609: Policy and Legislation in Wetlands Management
  27. WEM610: Waste and Portable Water Management
  28. WEM691: Research Methodology and Scientific writing
  29. WEM693: Internship
  30. WEM696: Pre-defence Seminar
  31. WEM697: Seminar I
  32. WEM698: MSc Thesis in Wetlands Ecology and Management

PhD Courses

  1. BOT702: Advances in Mycology
  2. BOT703: Current Topics in Lower Plants
  3. BOT711: Current Topics in Reproductive Biology
  4. BOT712: Current Topics in Plant Systematics
  5. BOT714: Morphology and Taxonomy of Economic Plants
  6. BOT716: Current Topics in Plant Anatomy and Histology
  7. BOT721: Current Topics in PlantPHYsiology
  8. BOT730: Current Topics in Aquatic Ecosystems
  9. BOT731: Current Topics in Tropical Ecosystems
  10. BOT732:
  11. BOT733: Current Topics in Ecophysiology
  12. BOT781: Seminar Presentation
  13. BOT785: Communication Skills/Foreign Language
  14. BOT796: Comprehensive Examination
  15. BOT798: PhD Research Project/Thesis