B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture

Overview

The B.Sc. Agriculture program at C.V Raman Global University is structured to provide students with a well-rounded education in agriculture. The curriculum is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of the various aspects of agriculture, including plant breeding, crop protection, irrigation management, food technology, and agricultural biotechnology. The program is divided into eight semesters, each focusing on different courses. The curriculum also includes practical training in farming practices, such as planting, harvesting, and processing crops.

The faculty members of the B.Sc. Agriculture program at CGU are highly qualified and experienced in the field of agriculture. They use theoretical and practical training methods to deepen students’ understanding of the subject. Faculty members also mentor students in research projects, internships, and field visits. With their guidance, students are well-prepared for a career in agriculture.

C.V Raman Global University provides students with state-of-the-art research and practical training facilities. The university has well-equipped laboratories for conducting research and experiments related to agriculture. The university also has a farm where students can gain hands-on experience in various agricultural practices. The farm is equipped with modern farming tools and equipment to ensure that students receive practical training that is up-to-date and relevant.

Program Educational Objectives (peo’s)

PEO1
Graduates will be able to develop the conceptual and practical knowledge, skills and competency related to the various disciplines of agriculture and allied sciences.
PEO2
Graduates will be agricultural professionals or experts who will help to solve technological as well as production problems in the agriculture and allied fields.
PEO3
Graduates will be able to develop entrepreneurial skills, creativity and innovation in the field of agricultural science and related sectors.
PEO4
Graduates will be able to develop professional skills with ethical and moral responsibilities in the workplace/society and contribute to the country's economic growth &development.
PEO5
Graduates will have the opportunity to pursue higher education in agriculture or allied sectors.
PEO6
Graduates will be engaged in independent and life-long learning in the ever changing agricultural production system or enterprise.

Program Outcomes (PO’s)

PO1
Understanding-depth knowledge of agriculture and its allied fields.
PO2
Apply professional agricultural solutions and demonstrate the knowledge and need for sustainable development.
PO3
Deliver relevant extension services effectively by providing quality services and assistance to agriculture sectors.
PO4
Identify various business opportunities and demonstrate scientific knowledge and skills of a prospective entrepreneur.
PO5
Demonstrate legal and ethical practices impacting agriculture enterprises and exhibit an understanding of the ethical implications of decisions.
PO6
Engage in critical thinking by analyzing the situations and communicating & work effectively in a team
PO7
Develop the decision-making ability for the selection of higher studies in agriculture or allied fields.
PO8
Practice lifelong learning using various skills to analyze, interpret and present relevant data and reports in the field of agriculture

SYLLABUS

Semester - 1

Sl.No.	Course Code	Title of Course	Credit Hours
1	AGA101	Fundamentals of Agronomy	4(3+1)
2	AGH102	Fundamentals of Horticulture	2 (1+1)
3	AGB103	Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology	3(2+1)
4	AGC104	Fundamentals of Soil Science	3(2+1)
5	AGF105	Introduction to Agro-forestry	2 (1+1)
6	AGX106	Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology	2 (2+0)
7	ENG107	Comprehension & Communication Skills in English	2 (1+1)
		Remedial Course
8	AGA108	Agriculture Heritage*	1(1+0) *
9	RB109/RM109	Introductory Biology/Elementary Mathematics	2 (1+1) /2(2+0) *
		Non-Gradial Course
10	AGX110	Human Values & Ethics (non-gradial)	1(1+0) **
11	NSS111/NCC111/ PE111	NSS/NCC/Physical Education & Yoga Practices**	1(0+1) **
12	CSE 1001	Computer Programming (Non-gradial)	1 (1+0)
		TOTAL	24
		* Remedial course; **NC: Non-gradial courses	18(12+6 ) +1(R)+
			2(OR)+4(NG)

Semester - 2

Sl.No.	Course Code	Title of Course	Credit Hours
1	AGG 201	Fundamentals of Genetics	3(2+1)
2	AGT 202	Farm Machinery and Power	2(1+1)
3	AGA 203	Introductory Agro-meteorology & Climate Change	2(1+1)
4	AGO 204	Fundamentals of Crop Physiology	3(2+1)
5	AGE 205	Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics	2(2+0)
6	AGP206	Fundamentals of Plant Pathology	3(2+1)
7	AGI 207	Fundamentals of Entomology	4(3+1)
8	AGX208	Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education	3(2+1)
9	AGX209	Communication Skills and Personality Development	2(1+1)
10	CS24351	C++ & Objective Oriented Programming**	1 (0+1)
	Total		25(16+8+1)

Semester - 3

Sl.No.	Course Code	Title of Course	Credit Hours
1	AGA301	Crop Production Technology – I (Kharif Crops)	2 (1+1)
2	AGG302	Fundamentals of Plant Breeding	3 (2+1)
3	AGE303	Agricultural Finance and Cooperation	3 (2+1)
4	AGC304	Agricultural Microbiology	2(1+1)
5	AGT305	Soil water conservation Engineering	2 (1+1)
6	AGH306	Production Technology for Vegetables and Spices	3 (2 +1)
7	AGC307	Environmental Studies and Disaster Management	3(2+1)
8	AGM308	Statistical Methods	2(1+1)
9	AGL 309	Livestock and Poultry Management	4 (3+1)
	Total	24(15+9)	24(15+9)

Semester - 4

Sl. No.	Course Code	Title of Course	Credit Hours
1	AGA401	Crop Production Technology –II (Rabi Crops)	2(1+1)
2	AGH402	Production Technology for Ornamental Crops,MAP and Landscaping	2(1+1)
3	AGT403	Renewable Energy and Green Technology	2(1+1)
4	AGC404	Problematic Soils and their Management	2(2+0)
5	AGH405	Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops	3(2+1)
6	AGS406	Principles of Seed Technology	2(1+1)
7	AGA407	Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture	1(1+0)
8	AGE408	Agricultural Marketing Trade & Prices	3(2+1)
9	AGM409	Agri-informatics	2(1+1)
10	AGN410	Introductory Nematology	2(1+1)
11		Elective Course	3 credits
	Total		21(13+9) +3cr.=24
	ELECTIVE Courses (Any one course)
	AGE411E	Agribusiness Management	3(2+1)
	AGC412E	Agrochemicals	3(2+1)
	AGA413E	Weed Management	3(2+1)
	AGH414E	Protected Cultivation	3(2+1)

Semester - 5

Sl. No.	Course Code	Title of Course		Credit Hours
1	AGP 501	Principles of Integrated Pest and Disease Management		3(2+1)
2	AGC 502	Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management		3 (2+1)
3	AGI 503	Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management		3 (2+1)
4	AGP 504	Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management -I		3 (2+1)
5	AGG 505	Crop Improvement-I (Kharif Crops)		2 (1+1)
6	AGX 506	Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication		2 (1+1)
7	AGA 507	Geoinformatics and Nano-technology for Precision Farming		2 (1+1)
8	AGR 508	Practical Crop Production – I (Kharif crops)		2 (0+2)
9	AGG 509	Intellectual Property Rights		1(1+0)
10	AGS 510	Seed Quality testing		1(0+1)
		Elective Course		3 credits
	Total			22(12+10) + 3 Credit=25
	Elective Course (anyone)
11	AGC 511 E		Biopesticides & Biofertilizers	3(2+1)
12	AGA 512 E		Agricultural Waste Management	3(2+1)
13	AGG 513 E		Commercial Plant Breeding	3(1+2)
14	AGH 514 E		Landscaping	3(2+1)

Semester - 6

Sl.	Course Code	Title of Course	Credit Hours
No.
1	AGA601	Rainfed Agriculture & Watershed Management	2 (1+1)
2	AGT 602	Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture	2 (1+1)
3	AGP 603	Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-II	3 (2+1)
4	AGH604	Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables	2 (1+1)
5	AGI 605	Management of Beneficial Insects	2 (1+1)
6	AGG606	Crop Improvement-II (Rabi crops)	2 (1+1)
7	AGR607	Practical Crop Production –II (Rabi crops)	2 (0+2)
8	AGA608	Principles of Organic Farming	2 (1+1)
9	AGE609	Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics	2 (1+1)
10	FSN 610	Principles of Food Science and Nutrition	2(2+0)
		Elective Course	3 credits
	Total		21 (11 + 10) + 3 cr.=24
	ELECTIVE Courses
11	AGH 601E	Hi-tech. Horticulture	3(2+1)
12	AGC 602E	Soil, Plant, Water and Seed Testing	3(1+2)
13	AGB 603E	Micro propagation Technologies	3(2+1)

Semester - 7

Sl.No.	Course code	Title	Credit hours
1	Village Attachment/ Unit Attachment in Univ./ College KVK/ Research stations.	AWE-701	0+14
2	Agro-Industrial Attachment	AWE-702	0+6
	TOTAL		20(0+20)

Semester - 8

Sl. No.	Title of Course	Credit Hours
1	Experiential learning programme	0+10
2	Experiential learning programme	0+10 20(0+20)
Experiential Learning Programme/ HOT (Hands on Training)
Sl. No.	Course Code	Title of Course	Credit Hours
1	EL801	Production Technology for Bio-agents and Bio-fertilizer	0+10
2	EL802	Seed Production and Technology	0+10
3	EL803	Mushroom Cultivation Technology	0+10
4	EL804	Soil, Plant, Water and Seed Testing	0+10
5	EL805	Commercial Horticulture	0+10
6	EL806	Floriculture and Landscaping	0+10
7	EL807	Agriculture Waste Management	0+10
8	EL808	Organic Production Technology	0+10
		Total Course Credit	0+20

Laboratories

ongoing practical classes,

Digestion unit & UV-VIS spectrophotometer

Kjel plus N analyzer

Flame photometer

Students performing serial l dilution in laminar airflow chamber

Laminar airflow

Binocular microscopes, shaker unit

Laminar airflow UV

Unit of farm machinery and power – clockwise view: demo of solar cooker, demo of power weeder, farm machinery class in progress

Lab view insect boxes

Lab view insect boxes

Biocontrol unit

Analytical facility

A view of the Agricultural Economics and Statistics lab of 30 PCs capacity with LAN connection

student plots and greenhouse

student plots and greenhouse

Emasculation in progress

Seed germination and viability test

A view of student plots of Agronomy – field preparation in progress

Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc. in Agriculture

The candidate must have passed his/her 10+2 level in Science from a recognized Board or University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate.
Qualifying subjects: Candidates must have passed his/her 10+2 level with Physics, Chemistry, MathematicsorBiologyassubjects