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Faculty of Agricultural Sciences Course Outcomes (COs)

Programme Name: B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture 

1st year (Semester I)

Course Name:

Human Values and Ethics

Course Code:

AGS107 (B)

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able

CO1:

know about human values and ethics

CO2:

get acquainted with goal setting and its achievements, self-awareness, and self-exploration

CO3:

explore self-development and service towards society

CO4:

develop positive spirit within themselves

   

Course Name:

Fundamentals of Agronomy

Course Code:

AGS111

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand about concepts of crop cultivation, crop nutrition and water manageme

CO2

understand about manure and fertilizer and irrigation schedulin

CO3

understand about weeds classification and herbicides classification

CO4

understand about growth and development and factors affecting them

CO5

undertand about plant ideotype and harvesting threshing of crops

   

Course Name:

Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics

Course Code:

AGS 112

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand economic analysis, economic growth and development

CO2

know about demand, utility analysis, consumer’s equilibrium, production functions, costs concepts and supply.

CO3

know about national income, inflation and population theories.

CO4

know about money, banking and tax in agriculture.

   

Course Name:

Fundamentals of Genetics

Course Code:

AGS113

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn different methods available to study genetics

CO2

describe gene structure, choromosome and proteins

CO3

describe differnt methods of gene testing

CO4

learn molecular genetic analysis of genetic diseases, construction of pedigrees and analysis of inheritance pattern in the families.

   

Course Name:

Communication Skills and Personality Development

Course Code:

AGS114

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

analyze basic communication skills and intercultural communication skills.

CO2

analyze interpersonal communication skills and public speaking communication skills.

CO3

learn about structural and functional grammar; meaning and process of communication, verbal and nonverbal communication.

CO4

learn about listening and note taking, writing skills, oral presentation skills; field diary and lab record; indexing, footnote and bibliographic procedures.

CO5

understand reading and comprehension of general and technical articles, precise writing, summarizing, abstracting

   

Course Name:

Fundamentals of Soil Science

Course Code:

AGS 115

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the role and properties of soil

CO2

study soil profile and soil forming processes.

CO3

learn the classification, characteristics of different soil.

CO4

understand the distribution, soil organic matter, its importance and maintenance of organic matter.

   

Course Name:

Agrometeorology and Climate Change

Course Code:

AGS116A

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1:

understand the scope of Agro-meteorology, earth atmosphere, role and seasonal variations

CO2:

understand the temperature variations, radiations and energy balance of the earth

CO3:

understand the process of precipitation, cloud formation, classification and weather conditions

CO4:

understand weather forecasting and modification of crop micro climate

CO5:

understand the climatic normal for crop and livestock production

   

Course Name:

  Agricultural Heritage

Course Code:

AGS 117

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

know Indian agricultural heritage, ancient agricultural practices and relevance with modern agricultural practices.

CO2

know the scope of agriculture and agricultural resources in India, development in agriculture and future vision.

CO3

know the importance of agriculture and agricultural resources available in India

CO4

learn about agriculture set up in India

   

Course Name:

 Introductory Biology

Course Code:

AGS 118

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn basics of living world

CO2

recognize and apply basic ethical principles in research related to biological and biomedical science.

CO3

understand organic evolution process and other fundamental biological processes.

CO4

explain importance of biodiversity at the genetic, organismal, community and global scales.

   

Course Name:

Introduction to Forestry

Course Code:

AGS 119

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn about forestry, its importance, various terms related to forestry

CO2

identify the various forest tree species

CO3

understand the methods of multiplication of forest trees and also factors those affects the growth of trees.

CO4

 know the economic importance of forests.

   
 

1st year (Semester II)

   

Course Name:

Agricultural Microbiology

Course Code:

AGS121

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

know about microbial world

CO2

understand the bacterial genetics.

CO3

know about the diverse role of microbes in agriculture.

CO4

know about the diverse role of microbes in human welfare.

   

Course Name:

Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education

Course Code:

AGS122

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand education, extension programme planning, principles and steps in programme development.

CO2

know about different extension systems in India and new trends in agriculture extension.

CO3

understand the concept of rural development, monitoring and evaluation of extension programme.

CO4

study various extension teaching methods and role of ICT in TOT programmes.

   

Course Name:

Fundamentals of Crop Physiology

Course Code:

AGS123

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand about the plant cell, diffusion and osmosis.

CO2

know the concept of mineral nutrition in plants.

CO3

about photosynthesis, respiration and fat metabolism in plants.

CO4

understand the physiological aspects of growth and development of major crops.

   

Course Name:

Fundamentals of Entomology

Course Code:

AGS124

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the evolution of insect, their morphology and anatomy

CO2

accquire knowledge about the Taxonomy –importance, history and development and binomial nomenclature

CO3

understand the Insect Ecology and their effects on its components

CO4

know about the Categories of pests, concept of IPM and how to manage the insect pest with different methods

   

Course Name:

Fundamentals of Horticulture

Course Code:

AGS125

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand  the importance and scope of horticulture, its classification and its institutes located all over India

CO2

understand  the climatic  and soil classification, propagation of fruit plants, dormancy germination , Planning of orchard establishment, Different training and pruning methods, morphology of fruiting in the fruit plants and horticultural crops

CO3

know about the Layout of Lawn  and different garden styles  in horticulture.

CO4

aware about the different irrigation methods, growth hormones and fertilizer application and schedule in horticultural crops

   

Course Name:

Fundmentals of Plant Breeding

Course Code:

AGS127

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

know the historical development and future prospects as well as basic concepts of plant breeding

CO2

understand the processes of plant introduction and acclimatization, and breeding methods of self-pollinated crops

CO3

comprehend the concepts of population genetics and breeding techniques used in often cross pollinated, cross pollinated and vegetatively propagated crops

CO4

learn the innovative breeding methods and IPRs in plant breeding

   
 

2nd year (Semester I)

   

Course Name:

Crop Production Technology-I (Kharif Crops)

Course Code:

AGS211

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the growing practices of cereal crops and millets of Kharif season

CO2

 understand the geographical distribution, economic importance of pulse crops

CO3

understand the packaging practices of oil seeds

CO4

understand the cultural practices of fibers and forage crops

CO5

understand the packaging practices of Kharif seasons crops

   

Course Name:

 Fundamentals of Plant Pathology

Course Code:

AGS212

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the importance of plant diseases and know various causal agents of plant diseases.

CO2

understand the general characters and reproduction in fungi and bacteria.

CO3 

know the biology of plant parasitic nematodes, phanerogamic parasites and plant viruses.

CO4

understand various techniques used in plant disease management.

   

Course Name:

Agricultural Finance and Cooperation

Course Code:

AGS213

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

know about agricultural finance, agricultural credit their analysis and sources of finance in agriculture.

CO2

know about financial institutions, and recent development in agricultural credit.

CO3

prepare balance sheet and analyse  finance statements , SWOT analysis.

CO4

perform project appraisal techniques (Discounted measures )

   

Course Name:

Farm Machinery and Power

Course Code:

AGS214

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand status of farm power in India, knowledge about the I.C engine, their working principles and components.

CO2

learn the operation of tractor their parts and power attached implements.

CO3

study the types of tractors, cost analysis and tillage implements.

CO4

get knowledge about the sowing, planting, harvesting, threshing and plant protection implements.

   

Course Name:

Principles of Seed Technology

Course Code:

AGS215

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

 

CO1

learn about seed and seed technology.

CO2 

understand the concept of seed certification.

CO3

understand the importance of seed drying, processing and packaging.

CO4

learn about WTO and OECD schemes.

   

Course Name:

Production Technology for Vegetables and Spices

Course Code: 

AGS216

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

 

CO1

understand the importance, scientific cultivation methods, physiological disorders, classification of various Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae family. This will also enable them to be agri - entrepreneur.

CO2 

know about the importance, scientific cultivation methods, physiological disorders, classification of various Okra, French bean, Peas and Brassiceae family. This will also enable them to be agri - entrepreneur.

CO3

know about the importance, scientific cultivation methods, physiological disorders of Onion, Garlic, Carrot, Raddish, Ginger and Turmeric family. This will also enable them to be agri - entrepreneur.

CO4

know about the importance, scientific cultivation methods, physiological disorders, classification of various Potato, Amaranthas and Palak. This will also enable them to be agri - entrepreneur.

   

Course Name:

Statistical Methods

Course Code:

AGS217

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

 

CO1

know about data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability theorems

CO2

understand  about correlation and regression analysis.

CO3

prepare and analyse of tests of significance and sample tests for mean.

CO4

know about various analytical tools such as ANOVA, chi square test Student - t and f tests.

CO5

know about sampling methods, simple random sampling, stratified sampling.

   

Course Name:

 Livestock and Poultry Management

Course Code:

AGS218

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the role of livestock in national economy besides housing, reproduction of farm animals and poultry; Management of calves, heifers and milch animals.

CO2

understand the breeds, management and improvement of livestock and poultry in addition to hatching and brooding in poultry.

CO3

understand feeding and digestion in livestock and poultry.

CO4

understand the prevention and control of important diseases of livestock and poultry.

   

Course Name:

Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology

Course Code:

AGS219

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

know the scope, nature and significance of sociology and rural sociology

CO2

learn the importance of rural sociology in agriculture extension

CO3

gain the knowledge of society, social life and social interactions

CO4

know about educational psychology, importance and behavioral aspects of society

CO5

understand the dimensions of affective learning, psychomotor learning and motivation

   
 

2nd year (Semester II)

   

Course Name:

Crop Production Technology-II (Rabi Crops)

Course Code:

AGS221

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the growing practices of cereal crops and pulses of rabi season

CO2

understand the geographical distribution, economic importance of oilseeds crops

CO3

understand the packaging practices of oil sugar crops

CO4

understand the cultural practices of medicinal and aromatic crops

CO5

understand the packaging practices of cash and forage crops

   

Course Name:

Production Technology of Ornamental  Crops, MAP's and Landscaping

Course Code:

AGS 222

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand how to design landscapes with balance and beauty.

CO2

learn how to choose the right plants, including ornamental and medicinal plants (MAPs)

CO3 

understand eco-friendly practices like water conservation and natural plant care.

CO4

learn how to create and maintain beautiful and functional landscapes.

   

Course Name:

Renewable Energy and Green Technology

Course Code:

AGS223

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

 learn about energy sources and their contribution in agriculture sector

CO2

know about biogas, bio-alcohol, bio-diesel and bio-oil

CO3

learn about solar energy and its application

CO4

learn about solar gadgets, wind energy and their application

   

Course Name:

Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management

Course Code:

AGS224

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn about plant nutrition

CO2

learn about organic manures

CO3

learn about fertilizers

CO4

understand the fertility management in soil

   

Course Name:

Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops

Course Code: 

AGS225

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand  about the importance and scope of fruit and plantation crops, Importance of rootstocks and production technology for cultivation practices of major fruit crops.

CO2

understand about production technology for cultivation practices of stone fruits.

CO3

understand about production technology for cultivation practices of minor fruits

CO4

understand about production technology for cultivation practices of plantation fruit crops.

   

Course Name:

Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture

Course Code:

AGS226

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn the fundamental principles and various components of farming systems.

CO2

provide knowledge on efficient cropping system.

CO3

study about the allied enterprises of farming systems and their importance.

CO4

provide knowledge on sustainable agriculture.

CO5

understand the concept of integrated farming system.

   

Course Name:

Agriculture Marketing Trade & Prices

Course Code:

AGS227

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

know about agricultural marketing, market structure, producer’s surplus.

CO2

 know about marketing process and functions, marketing channels and marketing agencies.

CO3

know about market integration and market efficiency, ways of reducing marketing cost.

CO4

know about role of govt. in agricultural marketing, costs and price spread.

CO5

know about international trade, risks in marketing.

   

Course Name:

Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Course Code:

 AGS228A

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

know about soil and water conservation

CO2

learn about soil erosion and soil loss measurement techniques

CO3

understand about erosion control measures and water harvesting

CO4

learn about wind erosion

   
 

Elective Courses

   

Course Name:

Agri- business Management

Couse Code:

AGR229A

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

apply economic principles to anlayse agri- business

CO2

use scientific methods in areas relavant to agri business and assess econmic policies related to agricultural issues

CO3

develop business plan or case study relavant to agriculture sector

CO4

demonstrate n undrsatnding of the importance of impact of globalization and interdependencies of agri- business sector

   

Course Name:

Agrochemicals

Couse Code:

AGR229B

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn the process of fertilizer manufacturing and their classifacation

CO2

understand the mode of action of various herbicides

CO3

learn the importance of plant bio pesticides for ecological agriculture

CO4

know different type of pesticides and insecticides

   

Course Name:

Commercial Plant Breeding

Couse Code:

AGS229C

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn mode of reproduction in different crops and methods of line development and maintenance

CO2

develop an understanding of varietal development, release and notification system in India

CO3

apply advanced seed production techniques in various field crops

CO4

compare different classes of seed and DUS testing

   

Course Name:

Landscaping

Couse Code:

AGS229D

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the concept, importance and  scope of landscaping

CO2

identify various garden styles, types and their components

CO3

learn planning of landscaping of urban and rural areas

CO4

learn bonsai and lawn establishment

   

Course Name:

Introduction to Protected Cultivation

Course Code:

AGS229E

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

know importance and scope, status of protected cultivation in India and abroad, protected structure based on site and climate, cladding material, role of environmetal factors.

CO2

learn soil preparation and management, substrate, benches and containers, irrigation and fertigation management, propagation and production of quality planting material of horticultural crops.

CO3

understand greenhouse cultivation of important horticultural crops – rose, carnation, chrysanthemum, gerbera, orchid, anthurium, lilium, tulip, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, strawberry, pot plants and papaya etc.

CO4

discuss cultivation of economically important medicinal and aromatic plants, off-season production of flowers and vegetables, insect pest and disease management, seed production of vegetable crops under protected structures.

   

Course Name:

Introduction to Beekeeping

Course Code:

AGS229F

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the basics of beekeeping tools, equipment, and managing beehives.

CO2

understand the basic life cycle and caste of the honeybees.

CO3

learn the process of feeding , honey extraction methods & management of bee enemies / diseases.

CO4

generate self-employment in honey bee rearing and marketing of various honey bee products.

   

Course Name:

 Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation

Course Code:

AGS229G

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand taxonomic classification, nomenclature, and distinguishing characteristics of edible and poisonous fungi, enabling safe identification and utilization in food and agriculture.

CO2

understand the nutritional, physiological, and ecological requirements for the cultivation of edible mushrooms.

CO3

apply appropriate cultivation technologies, including substrate preparation and composting methodologies, for efficient mushroom production.

CO4

demonstrate knowledge of spawn preparation, growing methodologies for different scales, and effective crop management practices in mushroom cultivation

   

Course Name:

Introduction to Non- Conventional Farming

Course Code:

AGS229H

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn organic farming, different types of organic manure

CO2

understand different concepts, principles and different methods of non- conventional farming

CO3

know the process of organic certification

CO4

demonstrate the use of hydroponics, aeroponics and aquaponics

   
 

3rd year (Semester I)

   

Course Name:

Principles of Integrated Disease and Pest Management

Course Code:

AGS311

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the categories of insect pests and plant diseases, their economic impact, and methods of detection and diagnosis.

CO2

learn the principles, tools, and strategies of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for sustainable disease and pest control.

CO3

understand the concept of Economic Threshold Level (ETL) and various pest and disease control methods, including biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical approach.

CO4

learn the safe and effective use of pesticides, the implementation of IPM modules, and the socio-economic and legal implications of pest management.

   

Course Name:

Problematic soils and their management

Course Code:

AGS312A

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

awareness about methods to identify problematic soil

CO2

setup a plan for their reclamation and their post- reclamation management

CO3

learn about use of remote sensing and GIS in identification and management of problematic soils

CO4

learn about bio-remediation by trees

   

Course Title:

Crop pest and stored grain pest and their management

Course Code:

AGS313

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn about the nature and type of damage caused by different arthropod pests in field crops and their management strategies.

CO2

understand the classification, biology, host range, distribution, and control measures of arthropod pests affecting vegetable, fruit, and plantation crops.

CO3

get acquainted with and become familiarized with the impact of arthropod pests on ornamental crops, spices, and condiments, and their management techniques.

CO4

acquire knowledge and develop an understanding of factors affecting stored grain losses, storage structures, and principles of grain store management for effective pest control.

   

Course Name:

Diseases of Field &Horticultural Crops & their Management-I

Course Code:

AGS314

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course, the students will be able to

CO1

learn about the symptoms, etiology, disease cycle, and management of major diseases affecting field crops such as rice, maize, sorghum, bajra, and groundnut.

CO2

understand the impact of diseases on soybean, pigeon pea, finger millet, black gram, green gram, castor, and tobacco, and their management strategies.

CO3

get acquainted with and become familiarized with the symptoms, etiology, and control of major diseases affecting fruit crops and cruciferous vegetables.

CO4

acquire knowledge and develop an understanding of the diagnosis and management of important diseases affecting solanaceous vegetables, okra, legumes, spices, plantation crops, and beverage crops.

   

Course Name

Crop Improvement-I (Kharif Crops)

Course Code

AGS315

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn about origin, distribution, plant genetic resources, breeding objectives and methods, and hybrid seed production technology for the improvement of kharif cereal crops

CO2

learn about origin, distribution, plant genetic resources, breeding objectives and methods, and hybrid seed production technology for the improvement of kharif pulse crops

CO3

learn about origin, distribution, plant genetic resources, breeding objectives and methods, and hybrid seed production technology for the improvement of kharif oilseed crops.

CO4

learn about origin, distribution, plant genetic resources, breeding objectives and methods, and hybrid seed production technology for the improvement of kharif horticultural crops.

   

Course Name:

 Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication

Course Code:

 AGS316

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand basic concepts in the area of entrepreneurship

CO2

understand the role and importance of entrepreneurship for economic development

CO3

understand the stages of the entrepreneurial process and the resources needed for the successful development of entrepreneurial ventures

CO4

develop and strengthen the entrepreneurial quality, i.e., motivation or need for achievement

CO5

analyze environmental setup relating to small industry or small business

   

Course Name:

Geoinformatics, Nano-technology and Precision farming

Course Code:

AGS-317

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

aware about various application of geoinformatics and nanotechnology for precision agriculture

CO2

learn about soil mapping and remote sensing concepts

CO3

understanding the GPS and crop simulation models

CO4

learn about various nanotechnology techniques for scaling up farm productivity

   

Course Name:

 Practical Crop Production-I (Kharif crops)

Course Code:

 AGS318

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

know the origin, geographical distribution, economic importance, soil and climatic requirements, varieties, cultural practices and yield of kharif crops.

CO2

study the methods of irrigation, identify the weeds and their management

CO3

aware the nature of field crop production including the knowledge, skills and abilities required for field crop production.

CO4

understand the yield attributing characters of kharif crops and estimate yield of kharif crops as well as to encourage the development of employability skills in field crop production.

   

Course Title:

Intellectual Property Rights

Course Code:

AGS319

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the basics of intellectual property rights and their importance.

CO2

learn about different types of intellectual property, like patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

CO3

understand how to protect and manage your intellectual property.

CO4

learn how to use intellectual property rights for business and legal benefits.

   
 

Elective Courses

   

Course Name:

Principles and Practices of Protected Cultivation

Course Code:

AGS310E

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn the basic concepts about protected structures

CO2

know about humidity and fertigation management in protected structures

CO3

understand the preparation and selection of various materials for protected structures

   

Course Code

AGS310F

Course Title

Principles and Practices of Mushroom Cultivation

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

study about the compost preparation

CO2

know about the spawn preparation for mushroom cultivation

CO3

understand the diseases and pests associated related problems in mushroom cultivation

CO4

understand the harvesting practices of mushroom

   

Course Name:

Principles and Practices of Beekeeping

Course Code:

AGS310G

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1:

understand the Life cycle of Apis mellifera, its colony organization and division of labour

CO2:

understand the multiplication and seasonal management of honey bee colonies..

CO3:

learn the properties of honey; its production, extraction, processing, packaging of bees products

CO4:

learn queen rearing and Management of bee diseases and bee enemies.

   

Course Title:

Principles and Practices of Non-Conventional Farming

Course Code:

AGS310H

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

get acquiantance with introduction of organic farming

CO2

learn the classification of organic manures

CO3

know the organic crop production requirements, weed management

CO4

learn the soil less cultivation

   
 

3rd year (Semester II)

   

Course Name:

 Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management

Course Code:

 AGS320

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the characteristics of soil and climatic conditions prevalent in rainfed and dry land areas

CO2

understand the interpretation of meteorological data and  planning about crop production in rainfed areas

CO3

understand water harvesting, importance, its techniques through soil and crop management practices.

CO4

understand drought, its effect on crop plants, mechanism of crop adaptation and contingent crop planning

CO5

understand crop planning for aberrant weather conditions

   

Course Name:

Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture

Course Code:

AGS321

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

know about greenhouse technology, green house types and construction and material used

CO2

learn about making of low-cost green house, irrigation systems used

CO3

concept of clearing and grading and moisture measurements

   

Course Name:

Diseases of Field & Horticultural Crops & their Management-II

Course Code:

AGS322

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course, the students will be able to

CO1

understand symptoms, etiology, disease cycle and management of the different disease cycle of cereals

CO2

understand symptoms, etiology, disease cycle and management of the different disease cycle of oilseeds and sugarcane

CO3

understand the symptoms, etiology, disease cycle and management of the different disease cycle of fruits

CO4

understand the symptoms, etiology, disease cycle and management of the different disease cycle of vegetables and ornamentals

   

Course Name:

Post Harvest Managent and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables

Course Code:

AGS323

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the importance of post-harvest processing of fruits and vegetables,extent and possible causes of post-harvest losses; Pre-harvest factors affecting
postharvest quality, maturity standards and ripening.

CO2

understand the respiration and factors affecting respiration rate; Harvesting, field handling and storage.

CO3

understand principles and methods of preservation; Intermediate moisture food-Jam, jelly, marmalade, preserve, candy – Concepts and Standards; Fermented and non-fermented beverages. Tomato products- Concepts and Standards.

CO4

understand the Drying/ Dehydration and canning of fruits and vegetables.

   

Course Name:

Management of Beneficial Insects

Course Code:

AGS324

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1:

understand the importance and role of beneficial insects and management practices of apiculture

CO2:

comprehend management practices of sericulture and cultivation silkworm host plant

CO3:

comprehend management practices of lac cultivation and production

CO4:

learn about the identification of biocontrol agent used in pest control and their mass multiplication techniques.

   

Course Name:

Crop Improvement-II (Rabi Crops)

Course Code:

AGS325

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn about origin, distribution, plant genetic resources, breeding objectives and methods, and hybrid seed production technology for the improvement of rabi cereal crops

CO2

learn about origin, distribution, plant genetic resources, breeding objectives and methods, and hybrid seed production technology for the improvement of rabi pulses and oilseed crops

CO3

learn about origin, distribution, plant genetic resources, breeding objectives and methods, and hybrid seed production technology for the improvement of rabi sugar and fodder crops

CO4

learn about origin, distribution, plant genetic resources, breeding objectives and methods, and hybrid seed production technology for the improvement of rabi horticultural crops

   

Course Name:

Practical Crop Production-II (Rabi crops)

Course Code:

AGS326

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

know the origin, geographical distribution, economic importance, soil and climatic requirements, varieties, cultural practices and yield of rabi crops.

CO2

study the methods of irrigation, identify the weeds and their management

CO3

aware the nature of field crop production including the knowledge, skills and abilities required for field crop production.

CO4

understand the yield attributing characters of rabi crops and estimate yield of rabi crops as well as to encourage the development of employability skills in field crop production.

   

Course Name:

Principles of Organic Farming

Course Code:

AGS327

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the concept of organic farming and GOI policy

CO2

understand the nutrient management in organic farming

CO3

understand  the integrated insect-pest and disease management under organic farming

CO4

understand about the entrepreneurial skills and business management techniques

   

Course Name:

Farm Management, Production and Resource Economics

Course Code:

AGS328

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the importance of natural resources for agriculture production, production functions

CO2

understand about conservation of natural resources, land utilization pattern, different type of farming systems

CO3

workout Cost of cultivation of agriculture produce, maintenance of farm record, farm efficiency, farm budget process

CO4

collect and analyse data on various resources and risk measurement in farming

   

Course Name:

Principles of food science and nutrition

Course Code:

AGS329

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the concepts of food science (definitions, measurements, density, phase change, pH, osmosis, surface tension, colloidal systems etc.).

CO2

understand the food composition and chemistry (water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, flavours, colours, miscellaneous bioactives, important reactions)

CO3

understand the food microbiology (bacteria, yeast, moulds, spoilage of fresh & processed foods, Production of fermented foods); Principles and methods of food processing and preservation (use of heat, low temperature, chemicals, radiation, drying etc.)

CO4

understand the food and nutrition, Malnutrition (over and under nutrition), nutritional disorders; Energy metabolism (carbohydrate, fat, proteins); Balanced/ modified diets, Menu planning, New trends in food science and nutrition.

   
 

Elective Courses

   

Course Title:

Commercial protected cultivation

Course Code:

AGS330E

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn the protected cultivation technology of vegetable crops

CO2

learn the protected cultivation technology of ornamental crops

CO3

learn about various protected structures

CO4

learn about hydroponics and aeroponics

   

Course Title:

Commercial Beekeeping

Course Code:

AGS330F

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the basics of commercial beekeeping, establishment of apiary and handling of bees

CO2

learn honey bee nutrition, artificial queen rearing and communication in bees

CO3

understand stragigies for maximizing honey production and protection from pesticidal hazards

CO4

work out the economics of commercial beekeeping

   

Course Name:

AGS330G

Course Code:

Commercial Mushroom Cultivation

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the process of spawn production

CO2

learn the process of composting, casing, substrate production and spawning

CO3

know the methods of harvesting, post harvest handling, storage,and processing of mushrooms

CO4

learn the management of different pests and pathogens of mushrooms

   

Course Name:

Commercial non conventional farming

Course Code:

AGS330H

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn about non conventional farming- organic and soilless cultivation

CO2

learn about organic crop production requirements

CO3

understand role of mulching and biofertilizer in organic farming

CO4

gain knowledge about soilless cultivation

   
 

4th year (Semester I)

   

Course Name:

General orientation & On campus training by different faculties, Village attachment, Unit attachment in Univ./ College. KVK/ Research Station Attachment

Course Code:

AGS412

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the rural situation in relation to agriculture and allied activities

CO2

development of effective communication skills of students with farmers using latest extension methodologies in transfer of technology

CO3

development of confidence and competence among students to solve complex agricultural problems.

CO4

learn about on-going extension and rural development programmes.

   

Course Name:

Plant Clinic

Course Code:

AGS-413

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn Identification, classification and management of plant diseases

CO2

learn identification and management of various crop pests

CO3

learn soil nutrient status analysis and fertilizer recommendations

 

 

Course Name:

Agro-Industrial Attachment

Course Code:

AGS414

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn business network including outlets of the industry

CO2

learn about the working environment of industries

CO3

learn Documentation of the activities and task performed

CO4

prepare reports

   
 

4th year (Semester II)

 

 

Course Name:

Commercial Horticulture

Course Code:

AGS-424A

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn nursery management of fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops

CO2

develop skills in grafting, budding, air layering etc.

CO3

grow potted plants, protected cultivation of vegetables and flowers.

CO4

learn water, nutrient and disease management, post-harvest handling sale and marketing

 

 

Course Name:

Commercial Beekeeping

Course Code:

AGS425A

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the concept of bee keeping and identification of bee species of economic importance

CO2

konw bee rearing implements and commercial and economic honey production

CO3

perform seasonal management of bee enemies and diseases. Bee pasturage and foraging

CO4

do harvesting, processing, marketing and cost benefits analysis of bee products

 

 

Course Name:

Mushroom Cultivation Technology

Course Code:

AGS426A

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn construction cultivation room/structure and Disinfection

CO2

prepare compost and perform pasteurization

CO3

prepare casing soil and perform casing

CO4

understand importance of post-harvest management and processing

 

 

Course Name:

Organic Production Technology

Course code:

AGS427A

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn organic production technology of different crops

CO2

understand the practices of integrated Disease and Pest Management under organic conditions

CO3

prepare different types of organic manures

CO4

understand the importance of post-harvest management of organic produce

 

Programme Name: M. Sc. Agriculture Horticulture (Vegetable Sciences)

   

Course Name:

Production Technology of Cool Season Vegetable Crops

Course Code:

AGS551

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand production technology of Potato, onion and garlic.

CO2

learn about various requirements and cultivation practices of Brassica vegetables

CO3

discuss production technology of root crops

CO4

understand various requirements and cultivation practices for Peas and broad bean, green leafy cool season vegetables

 

 

Course Name: 

Breeding of vegetable crops

Course Code:

AGS552

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the concepts and breeding methods of potato, tomato, sweet potato and tapioca, carrot, beetroot and radish

CO2

understand the concepts and breeding methods of Eggplant, hot pepper, sweet pepper and okra

CO3

understand the concepts and breeding methods of Peas and beans, amaranth, chenopods and lettuce

CO4

understand the concepts and breeding methods of Gourds, melons, pumpkins and squashes, Cabbage and cauliflower

 

 

Course Name:

Growth and Development of vegetable crops

Course Code:

AGS553

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn about cellular structure and function, definition of growth and development, growth analysis and its importance vegetables

CO2

know about physiology of dormancy and germination of vegetable seeds, tubers and bulbs, role of plant growth regulators

CO3

understand role and mode of action of morphactins, antitranspirants, anti-auxin, ripening retardant and plant stimulants in vegetables

CO4

discuss role of environmental factors, apical dominance, parthenocarpy, phototropism and physiology of fruit attributes in vegetables

 

 

Course Name:

Post-harvest Management of vegetable crops

Course Code:

AGS554

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the maturity indices, composition and structure, pre-harvest crop management practices and harvesting of vegetables.

CO2

understand ripening, senescence and storage systems

CO3

understand postharvest treatments, packaging, transportation and codex norms

CO4

understand the traditional strategies and emerging technologies for post-harvest disease control

 

 

Course Name:

Production Technology of summer season vegetable crops

Course Code:

AGS555

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand production technology of solanaceous vegetables

CO2

learn about various requirements and cultivation practices of  okra, beans, cowpea and clusterbean

CO3

discuss production technology of cucurbitaceous vegetables.

CO4

understand various requirements and cultivation practices of cassava, sweetpotato and green leafy vegetables

 

 

Course Name:

Seed production technology of vegetable crops

Course Code:

 AGS556

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the concept of seed quality

CO2

learn about methods of seed production in vegetable crops

CO3

understand the imporatnce of plant quarantine

CO4

learn about various agrotechniques for seed production of vegetable crops

 

 

Course Name:

Fundamentals of processing of vegetables

Course Code:

AGS557

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the maturity indices of important vegetable crops

CO2

know about the physiological processes taking place after harvesting

CO3

understand the importance of hygiene, Food standards, Food safety

CO4

lean the utilization and management of byproducts of vegetable processing

 

 

Course Name:

Systematics of vegetable crops

Course Code:

AGS558

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the botanical description of families, genera and species covering various tropical, subtropical and temperate vegetables

CO2

know the cytological level and descriptive keys for important vegetables

CO3

understand the concept, importance and utilization of molecular markers in vegetable crops.

CO4

know about the origin, history, evolution and distribution of vegetable crops

 

 

Course Name:

Production technology of underexploited vegetable crops

Course Code:

AGS559

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

know various requirements and cultivation practices of Asparagus, artichoke and leek etc.

CO2

learn the production technology of Brussels’s sprout, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, kale and artichoke etc.

CO3

understand the production technology of yams, beans and gourds etc.

CO4

learn the identification of seeds; botanical description of plants; layout and planting; cultural practices; short-term experiments of underexploited vegetables.

 

 

Course Name:

Computer Fundamentals and Programming

Course Code:

CSA559

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the computer fundamentals, representation of integers, character representation, ASCII and EBCDIC

CO2

learn about the functional units of computer, I/O devices, primary and secondary memories. Programming fundamentals, Constants and variables; Arithmetic expressions, assignment statement, logical expression

CO3

Understand the Sequencing, alteration and iteration; Arrays, string processing. Sub-programs, recursion, pointers and files

CO4

understand the program correctness; Debugging and testing of programs

 

 

Course Name:

Technical Writing and Communications Skills

Course Code:

ENG551

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

develop the skills of technical writing and various parts of thesis and communication

CO2

prepare abstracts, summaries, précis, citations etc.

CO3

write of review article and develop communication skills

CO4

learn about accentual pattern

 

 

Course Name:

Library and Information Services

Course Code:

AGS501

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn about role of library in an academic instiution

CO2

know the sources of information, intricacies of abstracting and indexing services

CO3

learn about tracing information from reference sources

CO4

use of Internet including search engines and its resources; e-resources access methods

 

 

Course Title:

Intellectual Property Rights and its Mangement in Agriculture

Course Code:

AGS503

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand the basics of intellectual property rights and their importance.

CO2

learn about different types of intellectual property, like patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

CO3

understand how to protect and manage your intellectual property.

CO4

learn how to use intellectual property rights for business and legal benefits.

 

 

Course Name:

Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques

Course Code:

AGS504

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn about safety measures in lab, handing of chemical substances

CO2

learn about handling, weighing and preparation of solution

CO3

use and handling of lab equipment

CO4

preparation of media and methods of sterilization, seed viability testing

   

Course Name:

Agricultural Research, Ethics and Rural Developmental Programmes

Course Code:

 AGS505

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn about vrious agricultural research systems.

CO2

understand the research ethics

CO3

know about various rural development programmes.

   

Course Name:

Disaster Management

Course Code:

EVS658

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

learn about natural disasters, floods and drought etc and global warming

CO2

learn about man-made disasters, different type of pollution

CO3

gain knowledge about disaster management

CO4

know about Community-based organizations and armed forces in Disaster response

 

 

Course Name:

Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences

Course Code:

MTH670

Course Outcomes (COs): After successfully completing this course the students will be able to

CO1

understand different statistical methods and classifications

CO2

learn measures of central tendency and measure of dispersion

CO3

understanding about the theory of probability

CO4

learn about different distributions, their applications and statistical tests

 

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