The University of Zambia Calendar 2014 - 2016 © 2015 The University of Zambia Published by UNZA Press P.O. Box 32379 Lusaka 10101 Zambia Fax: 260-1-292269 Email: [email protected] CONTENTS ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS................................................ 1 OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY.................................................................. 5 DEANS OF SCHOOLS...................................................................................... 6 DIRECTORS OF DIRECTORATE, CENTRE, INSTITUTES, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, UNIT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE................................ 7 THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA SESSIONAL DATES................................. 8 THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA: Historical Notes......................................... 12 DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY....................................................... 14 CHIEF OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 1964 - 2014................................ 17 THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT.................................................................... 21 COUNCIL........................................................................................................... 64 Committees of the Council.................................................................................. 64 SENATE............................................................................................................. 67 Committees of Senate......................................................................................... 68 UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC SYSTEM............................................................. 71 University Entry Level....................................................................................... 71 Academic Organisation of the University........................................................... 71 The Degree System............................................................................................. 72 Relationships with other Universities................................................................ 73 ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY.............................................................. 75 Admission to Undergraduate Programmes................................................................ 75 Undergraduate Fees per Semester for Full-Time Students for 2014/2015 Academic Year................................................................................................ 85 GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS....................................................... 89 Enrolment and Course Regulations (General).................................................... 89 Limitation of Entry and Quotas.......................................................................... 91 Courses Generally............................................................................................... 92 Exclusion for Unsatisfactory Progress............................................................... 93 Exclusion for Health Reasons............................................................................ 95 Examinations...................................................................................................... 96 Conferment of Degrees and Granting of Diplomas and Certificates......................... 100 Common Regulations Governing the Degree of Master in all Schools............ 100 Common Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy............. 109 Common Regulations Governing Higher Doctorates of the University other than Honorary Doctorates..................................................................... 116 Additional Regulations Governing the Candidature of Members of Staff of the University for Higher Degrees................................................................................ 118 COURSES OF STUDY...................................................................................... 118 THE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES...................................... 128 Introduction...................................................................................................... 132 Undergraduate Entrance Requirements and Degree Regulations.................. 133 Postgraduate Entrance Requirements and Programmes.................................. 145 THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION.................................................................... 152 Introduction...................................................................................................... 159 Entry Requirements for the Degree in the School of Education...................... 160 Postgraduate Programmes................................................................................ 195 THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING............................................................... 203 Introduction...................................................................................................... 208 Admission to the School of Engineering.......................................................... 209 School of Engineering Postgraduate Programmes 2014-2016........................... 221 THE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES..................... 233 Introduction...................................................................................................... 241 Undergraduate Entrance Requirements............................................................ 241 The Degree of Bachelor of Arts........................................................................ 242 Postgraduate Programmes................................................................................ 258 THE SCHOOL OF LAW.................................................................................. 272 Introduction...................................................................................................... 273 Admission Criteria........................................................................................... 274 Degree Classification....................................................................................... 277 Postgraduate Programmes................................................................................ 278 THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE....................................................................... 281 Introduction...................................................................................................... 294 Undergraduate Programmes ............................................................................ 295 Postgraduate Programmes................................................................................ 302 THE SCHOOL OF MINES.............................................................................. 309 Introduction...................................................................................................... 311 Undergraduate Entrance Requirements............................................................ 312 Special Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Mineral Sciences........... 313 Postgraduate Programmes................................................................................ 330 THE SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES.................................................... 340 Introduction....................................................................................................... 346 Entrance Requirements..................................................................................... 347 Postgraduate Programmes.................................................................................... 386 SAMORA MACHEL SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE................. 401 Introduction...................................................................................................... 404 Entrance Requirements.................................................................................... 406 Postgraduate Programmes................................................................................ 411 THE DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES........ 414 THE INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION.......................................... 416 THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH.................. 443 CENTRE FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES............................................................................................ 448 THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY........................................................................ 451 THE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND ADVISORY UNIT................ 457 STAFF DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ................................................................ 459 UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA PRESS............................................................... 463 THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA PRINTER................................................ 465 THE GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP SCHEME ...................... 466 THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS............................................. 468 UNIVERSITY AWARDS................................................................................. 471 ACADEMIC DRESS....................................................................................... 475 PRIZES AND AWARDS 2013/2016................................................................ 477 APPENDIX....................................................................................................... 487 University of Zambia Calendar, 2014 – 2016 ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE Location: Ridgeway Campus, University of Zambia Postal Adress: P.O. Box 32379, Lusaka ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Location: Central Administration Block Great East Road Campus, Lusaka Postal Address: P.O. Box 32379, Lusaka Telephones: Vice-Chancellor 250871 Deputy Vice-Chancellor