Subjects Wise Syllabus

SYLLABI OF B.SC.(HONS) AGRICULTURE DEGREE PROGRAMME

(AS PER ICAR FIFTH DEANS’ COMMITTEE REPORT)

Discipline-wise  distribution of courses

Agronomy

1. Fundamentals of Agronomy 4(3+1)
2. Introductory Agro-meteorology & Climate Change 2(1+1)
3. Crop Production Technology – I (Kharif crops) 2(1+1)
4. Crop Production Technology – II (Rabi crops) 2(1+1)
5. Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture 1(1+0)
6. Practical Crop Production - I (Kharif crops) 2(0+2)
7. Practical Crop Production - II (Rabi crops) 2(0+2)
8. Principles of Organic Farming 2(1+1)
9. Geoinformatics and Nanotechnology and Precision Farming 2(1+1)
10. Rainfed Agriculture & Watershed Management 2(1+1)

Genetics & Plant Breeding

1. Fundamentals of Genetics 3(2+1)
2. Principles of Seed Technology 3(1+2)
3. Fundamentals of Plant Breeding 3(2+1)
4. Crop Improvement-I (Kharif crops) 2(1+1)
5. Crop Improvement-II (Rabi crops) 2(1+1)

Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry

1. Fundamentals of Soil Science 3(2+1)
2. Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management 3(2+1)
3. Problematic soils and their Management 2(2+0)

Entomology

1. Fundamentals of Entomology 4(3+1)
2. Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management 3(2+1)
3. Management of Beneficial Insects 2(1+1)

Agricultural Economics

1. Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics 2(2+0)
2. Agricultural Finance and Co-Operation 3(2+1)
3. Agricultural Marketing Trade & Prices 3(2+1)
4. Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics 2(1+1)

Agricultural Engineering

1. Soil and Water Conservation Engineering 2(1+1)
2. Farm Machinery and Power 2(1+1)
3. Renewable Energy and Green Technology 2(1+1)
4. Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture 2(1+1)

Plant Pathology

1. Fundamentals of Plant Pathology 4(3+1)
2. Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-I 3(2+1)
3. Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-II 3(2+1)
4. Principles of Integrated Pest and Disease Management 3(2+1)

Horticulture

1. Fundamentals of Horticulture 2(1+1)
2. Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops 2(1+1)
3. Production Technology for Vegetables and Spices 2(1+1)
4. Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAP and Landscaping 2(1+1)
5. Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables 2(1+1)

Food Science & Technology

1. Principles of Food Science & Nutrition 2(2+0)

Agricultural Extension and Communication

1. Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education 3(2+1)
2. Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology 2(2+0)
3. Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication 2(1+1)
4. Communication Skills and Personality Development 2(1+1)

Biochemistry / Physiology / Microbiology/ Environmental Sciences

1. Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology 3(2+1)
2. Fundamentals of Crop Physiology 2(1+1)
3. Agricultural Microbiology 2(1+1)
4. Environmental Studies & Disaster Management 3(2+1)
5. Introduction to Forestry 2(1+1)

Statistics, Computer Application and I.P.R.

1. Statistical Methods 2(1+1)
2. Agri- Informatics 2(1+1)
3. Intellectual Property Rights 1(1+0)

Animal Production

1. Livestock and poultry Management 4(3+1)

Language

1. Comprehension & Communication Skills in English (Gradial course) 2(1+1)

Remedial Courses

1. Agricultural Heritage 1(1+0)
2. Introductory Biology 2(1+1)
3. Elementary Mathematics 2(2+0)

Non- Gradial Courses

1. NSS/NCC/Physical Education & Yoga Practices 2(0+2)
2. Human Values & Ethics 1(1+0)
3. Educational Tour 2(0+2)