Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Hons.) Horticulture Science Course Syllabus

Syllabus for Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Hons.) Horticulture Science Course 

The Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Hons.) in Horticulture Science is a comprehensive program that encompasses the study of various aspects related to horticulture and plant sciences. The syllabus typically includes fundamental courses in plant biology, genetics, soil science, plant pathology, entomology, horticultural crop production, post-harvest management, plant breeding, greenhouse management, landscape design, and research methodologies. Students delve into the principles and practices of cultivating, propagating, and managing plants, focusing on fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and medicinal crops. The program often includes practical training, internships, and fieldwork to provide hands-on experience in horticulture practices and research methodologies. Students are encouraged to conduct research projects and gain insights into innovative cultivation techniques, sustainable practices, and the application of biotechnology in horticulture. The B.Sc. Hons. The Horticulture Science course equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to address challenges in horticulture, fostering a deep understanding of plant growth, disease prevention, soil health, and effective crop management to maximize agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.

S.No.	1st Year Syllabus of B.Sc. Hons. Horticulture Science
1	Elementary Statistics and Mathematics
2	Fundamentals of Soil Science
3	Fundamentals of Economics and Marketing
4	Plant Propagation and Nursery Management
5	Introductory Crop Physiology
6	Fundamentals of Horticulture
7	Principles of Landscape Architecture
9	Principles of Genetics and Cytogenetics
10	Communication Skills and Personality Development
11	Human Values and Ethics
12	Tropical and Subtropical Vegetables
13	Fundamentals of Plant Breeding
14	Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
15	Fundamentals of Entomology
16	Fundamentals of Extension Education
17	Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry
18	Orchard and Estate Management
19	Growth and Development of Horticultural Crops
20	Introductory Microbiology
21	Dryland Horticulture

S.No.	2nd Year Syllabus of B.Sc. Hons. Horticulture Science
1	Fundamentals of Plant Pathology
2	Spices and Condiments
3	Organic Farming
4	Nematode Pests of Horticultural Crops and their Management
5	Principles of Plant Biotechnology
6	Temperate Fruit Crops
7	Commercial Floriculture
8	Environmental Studies and Disaster Management
9	Agri- Informatics and Computer Application
10	Soil, Water, and Plant Analysis
11	Weed Management of Horticultural Crops
12	Tropical and Subtropical Fruits
13	Ornamental Horticulture
14	Plantation Crops
15	Farm Machinery and Power
16	Diseases of Fruit, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
17	Insect Pests of Fruit, Plantation, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops
18	Introductory Agro-meteorology & Climate Change

S.No.	3rd Year Syllabus of B.Sc. Hons. Horticulture Science
1	Temperate Vegetable Crops
2	Introduction to Major Field Crops
3	Medicinal and Aromatic crops
5	Seed Production of Vegetable, Tuber, and Spice Crops
6	Breeding of Vegetable, Tuber, and Spice Crops
7	Diseases of Vegetables, Ornamentals, and Spice Crops
8	Postharvest Management of Horticultural Crops
9	Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management
10	Processing of Horticultural Crops
11	Insect Pests of Vegetable, Ornamental, and Spice Crops
12	Apiculture, Sericulture and Lac culture
13	Precision Farming and Protected Cultivation
14	Introductory Agroforestry
15	Breeding and Seed Production of Flower and Ornamental Plants
16	Water Management in Horticultural Crops
17	Horti-Business Management
18	Potato and Tuber Crops
19	Breeding of Fruit and Plantation Crops

S.No.	4th Year Syllabus of B.Sc. Hons. Horticulture Science
1	Student Project