Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Hons.) Agriculture Course at SR University, Hanmakonda Syllabus & Subjects Semester Wise

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

The B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture syllabus covers agronomy, horticulture, soil science, plant breeding, animal husbandry, agricultural economics, and more, providing a comprehensive understanding of agricultural principles and practices.

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

The Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Hons.) in Agriculture is a comprehensive academic program designed to equip students with a strong foundation in agricultural sciences and related disciplines. The course syllabus typically covers a range of subjects such as agronomy, soil science, plant pathology, entomology, agricultural engineering, horticulture, livestock management, agricultural economics, and agricultural extension. Students delve into theoretical and practical aspects of crop cultivation, pest management, soil health analysis, farm management, agricultural technologies, and sustainable farming practices. The study includes laboratory work, field visits, and internships to provide hands-on experience and practical application of the knowledge gained. Additionally, students are encouraged to engage in research projects and present their findings, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for a successful career in the agriculture sector. This program aims to produce well-rounded graduates with the expertise and insight required to contribute positively to the agricultural industry and address contemporary challenges in the field.

BSc Agri Syllabus

The syllabus and course curriculum is inclusive of class lessons, field trips, lab sessions, practical training, cattle training, etc. Subjects such as Soil Microbiology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Statistical Methods, Post Harvest Technology, etc. are included in the BSc Agriculture syllabus.

A semester wise breakup of the syllabus of this undergraduate agricultural science course is mentioned below:

Semester I	Semester II
Fundamentals of Agronomy	Fundamentals of Crop Physiology
Fundamentals of Genetics	Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Soil Science	Fundamentals of Entomology-I
Fundamentals of Horticulture	Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics
Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology	Principles of Organic Farming
Introduction to Forestry	Fundamentals of Plant Pathology
Introductory Animal Husbandry	Production Technology for Vegetables and Spices
Comprehension & Communication Skills in English	Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education
Agricultural Heritage	Food Processing and Safety Issues
Introductory Biology or Basic Agriculture 1	Human Values & Ethics
Elementary Mathematics or Basic AgricuIture 2	Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
Semester III	Semester IV
Crop Production Technology 1 (Kharif crops)	Crop Production Technology II (Rabi crops)
Practical Crop Production 1 (Kharif crops)	Practical Crop Production II (Rabi crops)
Fundamentals of Plant Breeding	Principles of Seed Technology
Agricultural Microbiology	Problematic soils and their Management
Agricultural Finance and Cooperation	Renewable Energy and Green Technology
Farm Machinery and Power	Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAP and Landscaping
Principles of Integrated Disease Management	Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication
Environmental Studies & Disaster Management	Introductory Agro-meteorology & Climate Change
Dairy Science	Poultry Production & Management
Fundamentals of Entomology-II	-
Semester V	Semester VI
Rainfed and dryland Agriculture	Farming System, Precision Farming & Sustainable Agriculture
Crop Improvement-1 (Kharif crops)	Crop Improvement-II (Rabi crops)
Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management	Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management
Agricultural Marketing Trade & Prices	Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics
Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture	Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-II
Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-I	Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables
Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops	Watershed and Wasteland Management
Communication Skills and Personality Development	Beneficial insects and Pest of Horticultural Crops and their Management
Intellectual Property Rights	Elective-2
Principles of Food Science & Nutrition	Educational Tour
Geo-informatics and Nanotechnology	-
Elective-1	-
Semester VII	Semester VIII
General orientation & On-campus training by different faculties	Production Technology for Bioagents and Biofertilizer
Project Report Preparation, Presentation, and Evaluation	Seed Production and Technology
-	Mushroom Cultivation Technology
-	Soil, Plant, Water, and Seed Testing
-	Commercial Beekeeping