Comprehensive Course Structure
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | AGRI-101 | Introduction to Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1st Semester | AGRI-102 | Agricultural Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1st Semester | AGRI-103 | Basic Botany and Zoology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1st Semester | AGRI-104 | Basic Mathematics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1st Semester | AGRI-105 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2nd Semester | AGRI-201 | Crop Science | 3-0-0-3 | AGRI-101, AGRI-102 |
| 2nd Semester | AGRI-202 | Livestock Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2nd Semester | AGRI-203 | Environmental Studies | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2nd Semester | AGRI-204 | Physics for Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2nd Semester | AGRI-205 | Agricultural Economics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3rd Semester | AGRI-301 | Plant Physiology | 3-0-0-3 | AGRI-102, AGRI-103 |
| 3rd Semester | AGRI-302 | Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy | 3-0-0-3 | AGRI-102, AGRI-105 |
| 3rd Semester | AGRI-303 | Biotechnology in Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | AGRI-103 |
| 3rd Semester | AGRI-304 | Genetics and Breeding | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3rd Semester | AGRI-305 | Agricultural Informatics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4th Semester | AGRI-401 | Agricultural Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | AGRI-205 |
| 4th Semester | AGRI-402 | Agro-Ecosystems | 3-0-0-3 | AGRI-105, AGRI-203 |
| 4th Semester | AGRI-403 | Pest and Disease Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4th Semester | AGRI-404 | Sustainable Farming Systems | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4th Semester | AGRI-405 | Research Methodology in Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5th Semester | AGRI-501 | Plant Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | AGRI-303 |
| 5th Semester | AGRI-502 | Climate Change and Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5th Semester | AGRI-503 | Digital Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5th Semester | AGRI-504 | Agricultural Extension and Communication | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5th Semester | AGRI-505 | Agro-Enterprise Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6th Semester | AGRI-601 | Agricultural Policy and Governance | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6th Semester | AGRI-602 | Rural Development Practices | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6th Semester | AGRI-603 | Food Safety and Quality Control | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6th Semester | AGRI-604 | Agricultural Economics and Finance | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6th Semester | AGRI-605 | Research Project in Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7th Semester | AGRI-701 | Advanced Crop Production Techniques | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7th Semester | AGRI-702 | Agro-Informatics and Data Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7th Semester | AGRI-703 | Agricultural Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7th Semester | AGRI-704 | Agro-Ecosystem Modeling | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7th Semester | AGRI-705 | Capstone Project in Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 8th Semester | AGRI-801 | Special Topics in Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 8th Semester | AGRI-802 | Internship in Agriculture Sector | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 8th Semester | AGRI-803 | Thesis Work in Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 8th Semester | AGRI-804 | Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 8th Semester | AGRI-805 | Seminar on Current Issues in Agriculture | 3-0-0-3 | - |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
These courses offer students the opportunity to delve deeper into specialized areas of agriculture, each designed to address contemporary challenges and foster innovation:
- Plant Biotechnology: This course explores genetic engineering techniques used in crop improvement, including gene editing with CRISPR-Cas9 and transgenic plant development. Students engage in laboratory experiments involving DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and molecular cloning.
- Digital Agriculture: Focused on integrating information technology into farming practices, this course covers GIS mapping, drone-based crop monitoring, IoT sensors for precision agriculture, and machine learning applications in yield prediction.
- Climate Change and Agriculture: Examines the impact of climate change on agricultural systems and explores adaptation strategies such as drought-resistant crops, carbon sequestration techniques, and sustainable water management practices.
- Agricultural Extension and Communication: Prepares students to communicate complex agricultural concepts effectively through community outreach programs, media campaigns, and digital platforms. It includes hands-on training in extension methodologies and farmer education.
- Agro-Enterprise Management: Teaches business principles applied to agriculture, including marketing strategies, financial planning, supply chain optimization, and entrepreneurship development for agribusiness ventures.
- Agricultural Policy and Governance: Analyzes the role of policy in shaping agricultural outcomes and explores regulatory frameworks that support sustainable farming practices, subsidies, trade policies, and rural development initiatives.
- Rural Development Practices: Focuses on community-based approaches to rural upliftment, including cooperative farming, microfinance schemes, and participatory planning techniques for agricultural communities.
- Food Safety and Quality Control: Covers standards and regulations governing food safety, quality assurance protocols in processing and packaging, traceability systems, and risk management strategies in agro-food supply chains.
- Agricultural Economics and Finance: Introduces economic models used in agriculture, including cost-benefit analysis, agricultural financing, market dynamics, and investment decisions for farming enterprises.
- Agro-Informatics and Data Analytics: Combines data science with agricultural applications, focusing on predictive modeling, spatial analysis, big data processing, and visualization tools for decision-making in agriculture.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
Our department is committed to project-based learning as a cornerstone of the educational experience. This approach emphasizes active engagement, problem-solving, and real-world application of knowledge. Students are introduced to research methodologies early in their academic journey, with mandatory mini-projects in the third year followed by a capstone thesis in the final year.
Mini-projects are designed to build foundational skills in data collection, hypothesis testing, and presentation. Each project is supervised by a faculty mentor and aligned with current research themes or industry challenges. Students often collaborate with local farms, government agencies, or private enterprises, gaining valuable exposure to professional environments.
The final-year thesis/capstone project allows students to conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Projects are selected based on student interest, available resources, and alignment with faculty expertise. The evaluation process includes peer review, mentor assessment, and an oral defense session.
Students select their projects through a proposal submission process where they outline objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and timeline. Faculty members evaluate proposals based on feasibility, novelty, and relevance to the field of agriculture. Successful students are matched with mentors whose research interests align with their chosen topic.