Curriculum
The curriculum of the B.Tech Agriculture program is meticulously structured across eight semesters to ensure comprehensive understanding and practical application of knowledge. Below is a detailed listing of all courses offered in each semester:
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AG101 | Introduction to Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | AG102 | Basic Mathematics for Sciences | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 1 | AG103 | Physics for Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | AG104 | Chemistry for Agricultural Sciences | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | AG105 | Biology for Agriculture | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 1 | AG106 | Computer Applications in Agriculture | 3-0-2-3 | - |
| 2 | AG201 | Crop Physiology | 3-0-0-3 | AG105 |
| 2 | AG202 | Soil Science and Management | 3-0-0-3 | AG104 |
| 2 | AG203 | Plant Pathology | 3-0-0-3 | AG105 |
| 2 | AG204 | Entomology | 3-0-0-3 | AG105 |
| 2 | AG205 | Agricultural Economics | 3-0-0-3 | AG102 |
| 2 | AG206 | Laboratory Practice in Agricultural Sciences | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 3 | AG301 | Biotechnology in Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | AG201, AG205 |
| 3 | AG302 | Agricultural Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | AG103 |
| 3 | AG303 | Irrigation and Drainage Systems | 3-0-0-3 | AG202 |
| 3 | AG304 | Agricultural Marketing and Trade | 3-0-0-3 | AG205 |
| 3 | AG305 | Data Analysis in Agricultural Sciences | 3-0-0-3 | AG102 |
| 3 | AG306 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 3-0-0-3 | AG202 |
| 4 | AG401 | Advanced Crop Breeding Techniques | 3-0-0-3 | AG301 |
| 4 | AG402 | Precision Agriculture and Remote Sensing | 3-0-0-3 | AG303, AG305 |
| 4 | AG403 | Sustainable Agro-Ecosystem Management | 3-0-0-3 | AG201 |
| 4 | AG404 | Agro-Industrial Processing | 3-0-0-3 | AG304 |
| 4 | AG405 | Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies | 3-0-0-3 | AG306 |
| 4 | AG406 | Research Methodology in Agriculture | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 5 | AG501 | Digital Agriculture Technologies | 3-0-0-3 | AG402 |
| 5 | AG502 | Plant Genomics and Bioinformatics | 3-0-0-3 | AG301 |
| 5 | AG503 | Agricultural Policy and Rural Development | 3-0-0-3 | AG205 |
| 5 | AG504 | Water Resources Management | 3-0-0-3 | AG303 |
| 5 | AG505 | Soil Microbiology and Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | AG202 |
| 5 | AG506 | Internship Program in Agriculture | 0-0-6-3 | - |
| 6 | AG601 | Advanced Biotechnology Applications | 3-0-0-3 | AG502 |
| 6 | AG602 | Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | AG501, AG505 |
| 6 | AG603 | Agricultural Entrepreneurship | 3-0-0-3 | AG503 |
| 6 | AG604 | Project Management in Agri-Finance | 3-0-0-3 | AG404 |
| 6 | AG605 | Advanced Statistical Methods for Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | AG305 |
| 6 | AG606 | Research Ethics and Intellectual Property | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 7 | AG701 | Capstone Project I | 0-0-6-6 | AG505, AG602 |
| 7 | AG702 | Specialized Elective: Climate Resilient Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | AG703 | Specialized Elective: Agro-Business Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | AG704 | Specialized Elective: Precision Farming with IoT | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | AG705 | Specialized Elective: Soil Carbon Sequestration | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | AG706 | Specialized Elective: Agro-Finance and Risk Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 8 | AG801 | Capstone Project II | 0-0-6-6 | AG701 |
| 8 | AG802 | Industry Internship & Thesis Writing | 0-0-6-3 | - |
| 8 | AG803 | Final Year Project Defense and Presentation | 0-0-2-1 | - |
The advanced departmental elective courses offered include:
- Plant Genomics and Bioinformatics: This course introduces students to modern genomics tools and databases used in crop improvement, focusing on gene expression analysis, SNP detection, and genome assembly techniques.
- Agricultural Data Science: Students learn statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization methods specifically applied to agricultural datasets including yield prediction, pest outbreak forecasting, and climate impact modeling.
- Digital Farming Technologies: Covers IoT sensors, satellite imagery, drone-based monitoring systems, and precision agriculture software platforms used in smart farming practices.
- Agro-Business Analytics: Analyzes business models, market trends, supply chain optimization, and financial performance metrics within the agricultural sector using real-world case studies.
- Climate Resilient Agriculture: Explores adaptation strategies for extreme weather events including drought tolerance, flood resistance, heat stress mitigation, and crop diversification techniques.
- Soil Carbon Sequestration: Studies carbon cycling processes in soils, measurement methods, policy frameworks, and land-use practices that enhance soil organic matter content and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Precision Irrigation Systems: Focuses on efficient water use through drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, micro-sprinklers, and smart controllers designed to minimize wastage and maximize crop productivity.
- Agro-Finance and Risk Management: Teaches financial instruments, risk assessment models, insurance products, and capital allocation strategies tailored for agricultural investments and ventures.
- Biofortification of Staple Crops: Examines micronutrient enrichment in rice, wheat, maize, and other major crops using conventional breeding and biotechnology approaches to combat malnutrition.
- Agricultural Robotics and Automation: Introduces robotic systems for weeding, harvesting, planting, and monitoring crops, exploring mechanical design principles, control algorithms, and integration with precision farming technologies.
The department's philosophy on project-based learning emphasizes experiential education rooted in real-world problem-solving. Students engage in two mandatory mini-projects during their second and fourth years:
- Mini Project I (Semester 2): Students choose a topic related to crop physiology or soil science and work in teams under faculty guidance to design an experiment, collect data, and write a technical report.
- Mini Project II (Semester 4): A more advanced project involving analysis of agricultural datasets or implementation of a digital tool for crop monitoring using available software packages and open-source tools.
The final-year thesis/capstone project is a comprehensive, independent research endeavor spanning two semesters. Students select topics aligned with their interests and career goals in consultation with faculty mentors. The selection process involves proposal presentations, literature reviews, methodology planning, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings through written reports and oral defenses.