Course

Undergraduate Program
Duration
No. of Seats

B.Sc(Hons) in Agriculture & Technology

 

4 Years ( 8 Semester )

 

 30

Eligibility

Students who have passed HS/10+2 (Science) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate with PCB will be eligible to apply for admission. The minimum marks for eligibility is 45% in aggregate for reserve categories.

Course Contents of B. Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture & Technology

Agro-meteorology & Climate Change; Crop Production Technology –Kharif & RabiCrops; Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture; Practical Crop Production Kharif & Rabi crops; Organic Farming; Geoinformatics, Nanotechnology & Precision Farming; Rainfed Agriculture & Watershed Management; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Seed Technology; Crop Improvement- Kharif & Rabi crops; Soil Science; Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management; Problematic soils and their Management; Entomology; Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management; Management of Beneficial Insects; Agricultural Economics; Agricultural Finance and Co-Operation; Agricultural Marketing Trade & Prices; Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics; Agricultural Engineering; Soil and Water Conservation Engineering; Farm Machinery and Power; Renewable Energy and Green Technology; Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture; Plant Pathology Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management; Integrated Pest and Disease Management; Horticulture; Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops, Vegetables, Spices, Ornamental Crops; MAP and Landscaping; Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables; Food Science & Technology; Agricultural Extension and Communication; Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology; Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication; Communication Skills and Personality Development; Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology; Crop Physiology; Agricultural Microbiology; Environmental Studies & Disaster Management; Forestry; Agri- Informatics; Intellectual Property Rights; Animal Production Livestock and poultry Management; Language Comprehension & Communication Skills in English; NSS/NCC/Physical Education & Yoga Practices; Human Values & Ethics; Educational Tour

General Outcomes

  • Knowledge Enhancement: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agri- Extension, Agri-Economics, Agri-business, Agri-Statistics and other such areas of agriculture.
  • Professional Enhancement: Understanding the value and processes of life-long learning and development of professionalism.
  • Entrepreneurship Skills: Understanding the processes of setting up and managing viable business ventures.
  • Communication & Extension Skills: Developing appropriate communication skills for effective transfer of knowledge and technologies through extension programs.
  • Team Work: Play effective roles in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Educational Leadership: Recognize and meet emerging agriculture challenges of global society in the 21st century and developing leadership and strong linkages in the agro-industrial setup.
  • Data Handling: Collect, analyze and interpret scientific data.
  • Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the scientific practice.
  • Computational Skills: Recognize, analyze problems and plan strategies for their solutions with the help of computer skills.
  • Physical Education: Impart physical education and Yoga Practice.

Specific Outcomes

  • Impart knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts and techniques of maintaining and enhancing soil fertility, crop production, crop management, crop improvement, agri-business, organic farming, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.
  • Develop the ability to know farming practices and their scope to improve agricultural productivity and the environments in rural areas.
  • Apply knowledge of basic science through Agricultural microbiology, Plant biochemistry and Biotechnology.
  • Apply knowledge of Agri-bussiness management and finance to develop profitable agricultural production system.
  • Improve understanding of farming and farmers conditions through Rural Work Experience Programme.
  • Inculcate self confidence in farming and marketing tactics through Experiential Learning.

Advantages of Daffodil

  • Excellent environment for teaching & learning.
  • With pure lush green area, the DAFFODIL campus has a peaceful atmosphere and salubrious climate providing a perfect setting for learning.
  • Infrastructure already available for Horticulture Courses
  • State - of- the - art Nursery and Orchard
  • A team of highly qualified, dedicated and experienced faculty and staff
  • Well-equipped classrooms with audio-visual aids.
  • Mentor system for Students