Bachelors of Science (b.Sc – Agriculture)
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) is a undergraduate degree program for to create the professional to contribute in the field of agriculture.
No. of seats: 60
B.Sc. Agriculture program consists of topics such as agriculture science, use of modern scientific equipment and techniques in agriculture, land surveying, soil science, water resource management, animal and poultry management, basics of biotechnology etc.
The main aim of this program is to use the above mentioned concepts to train students and to improve agriculture productivity, manage products and pave way for future developments through research activities.
B.SC. AGRICULTURE SYLLABUS AND IMPORTANT SUBJECTS
Agronomy: Basics of Agronomy, Field Crops (Kharif), Field Crops (Rabi), Crop Production, Weed Management, Irrigation Techniques, Water resource management, Organic Farming, Sustainable agriculture. Apart from theoretical subjects, practical sessions are also involved, in case of these subjects.
Plant Genetics: Botany, Basics of Genetics, Plant Breeding, Seed Technology, Basics of Biotechnology. Apart from the above mentioned theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving these subjects are also present.
Soil Science: Introduction to Soil Science, Soil Fertility, Soil Chemistry, Fertilizers, Agricultural Chemistry. Apart from the above mentioned theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving the subjects are also present.
Entomology: Pest Management, Beneficial Insects, Grain Storage and Management. Like the above entries, along with theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving them are also present.
Agricultural Economics: Market prices, Trade prices, Marketing, Finance, Agribusiness Management, Farm Management. Along with the theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving them are also present.
Agriculture Engineering: Agriculture Machinery, Power and Tools, Harvest Technology, Environment Science and Engineering, Renewable Energy. Along with the theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving them are also present.
Agricultural Meteorology: Climate patterns, Climatic hazards on Agriculture, Climatic Zones, Weather forecasting. Practical sessions related to the theoretical subjects are also present.
Plant Pathology: Crop Diseases, Nematology. Practical sessions related to the theoretical subjects are also present.
Horticulture: Fruit Crops, Medicinal Plants, Aromatic Plants, Flower Production, Spices, Plantation Crops. Practical sessions related to the theoretical subjects are also present.
Agricultural Extension: Dimensions of Agricultural Extension, Extension Methodologies, Entrepreneurship Development program. Practical sessions related to the theoretical subjects is also present.
Biochemistry
Physiology
Microbiology
Computer Education
English
Physical Education
Animal Products
Those were some very important subjects present in the program. Elective subjects will also be present in case of certain semesters. Study tours, field trips, experience earning courses etc are also present in some semesters (varies from one University to another).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The candidate to take admission must have passed 10+2 in science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Mathematics subjects) from a recognized board / university.
CAREER SCOPE AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
There are multiple job options in private and public sector for this course. With reference to the Government jobs, State Agriculture Departments recruits graduates to fill up officer level posts. Government Banks also recruits graduates to fill up officer level posts (generally dealing with Loans).
- Government jobs with fixed salary as per the level of post.
- Attractive package in the private jobs.
- Entrepreneurship to lead and control own business operations.
The further education in this field of study opens the numerous gates of career opportunities in the Research and Development sector.
These are the following designations to work on after completion of this course;
- Research Officer
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Agriculture Officer
- Agriculture Loan Officer (in Banks)
- Production Manager
- Operations Manager
- Farm Manager
One may also work as an independent consultant after gaining work experience in the above mentioned fields. After B.Sc. Agriculture, one may also go for M.Sc. Agriculture and take up a teaching job, or even go for PhD and build a career in the Research sector associated with the field of study.