SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana
Department of Agriculture Science
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SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana
Department of Agriculture Science
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SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana
Department of Agriculture Science
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SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana
Department of Agriculture Science
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SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana
Department of Agriculture Science
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
Semester 1
S. Paper Course Title L T P Cr
No Code
1. Fundamentals of Agronomy 3 0 2 4
2. Fundamentals of Agricultural 2 0 0 2
Economics
3. Fundamentals of Genetics 2 0 2 3
4. Communication Skills and Personality 2 0 0 2
Development
5. Fundamentals of Soil Science 2 0 2 3
6. Soil and Water Conservation 1 0 2 2
Engineering
7. Agricultural Heritage 1 0 0 1
8. Introductory Biology/ Elementary 2 0 0 2
Mathematics **
9. Introduction to Forestry 1 0 2 2
10 IT Skills 1 0 2 2
11 Foreign Language # 1 0 2 2
17 0 12 25
**Student will have to opt either of these courses on the basis courses studied in 10+2.
# Students may select any one Foreign Language German/French.
Semester 2
S. Paper Course Title L T P Cr
No Code
1 Agricultural Microbiology 1 0 2 2
2 Fundamentals of Agricultural 2 0 2 3
Extension Education
3 Fundamentals of Crop Physiology 1 0 2 2
4 Fundamentals of Entomology 3 0 2 4
5 Fundamentals of Horticulture 1 0 2 2
6 Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry 2 0 2 3
and Biotechnology
7 Fundamentals of Plant Breeding 2 0 2 3
8 Agri- Informatics 1 0 2 2
9 Comprehension & Communication 1 0 2 2
Skills in English
10 Human Values & Ethics 1 0 0 1
11 Effective Communication Skills 0 0 2 1
15 0 20 25
L: Lecture; T: Tutorial; P: Practical; Cr: Credit
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SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana
Department of Agriculture Science
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture
Semester 3
S. Paper Course Title L T P Cr
No Code
1 Crop Production Technology – I (Kharif 1 0 2 2
Crops)
2 Fundamentals of Plant Pathology 3 0 2 4
3 Agricultural Finance and Cooperation 2 0 2 3
4 Farm Machinery and Power 1 0 2 2
5 Principles of Seed Technology 1 0 4 3
6 Production Technology for Vegetables and 1 0 2 2
Spices
7 Statistical Methods 1 0 2 2
8 Livestock and Poultry Management 3 0 2 4
9 Rural Sociology & Educational 2 0 0 2
Psychology
10 NSS/NCC/Physical Education & Yoga 0 0 4 2
Practices
11 Live Project & Industrial Visit 0 0 2 1
12 Team Work & Interpersonal Skills 0 0 2 1
15 0 26 28
Semester 4
S. Paper Course Title L T P Cr
No Code
1 Crop Production Technology –II (Rabi 1 0 2 2
Crops)
2 Production Technology for Ornamental 1 0 2 2
Crops, MAP and Landscaping
3 Renewable Energy and Green Technology 1 0 2 2
4 Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility 2 0 2 3
Management
5 Production Technology for Fruit and 1 0 2 2
Plantation Crops
6 Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture 1 0 0 1
7 Agricultural Marketing Trade & Prices 2 0 2 3
8 Introductory Agro-meteorology & Climate 1 0 2 2
Change
9 Environmental Studies and Disaster 2 0 2 3
Management
10 NSS/NCC/Physical Education & Yoga 0 0 4 2
Practices
11 Elective Course# 2 0 2 3
12 Live Project & Industrial Visit 0 0 2 1
13 Presentation & Speaking Skills 0 0 2 1
14 0 26 27
L: Lecture; T: Tutorial; P: Practical; Cr: Credit
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SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana
Department of Agriculture Science
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture
Semester 5
S. Paper Course Title L T P Cr
No Code
1 Principles of Integrated Pest and Disease 2 0 2 3
Management
2 Problematic Soils and their Management 2 0 0 2
3 Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their 2 0 2 3
Management
4 Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and 2 0 2 3
their Management -I
5 Crop Improvement-I (Kharif Crops) 1 0 2 2
6 Entrepreneurship Development and Business 1 0 2 2
Communication
7 Geoinformatics and Nano-technology and 1 0 2 2
Precision Farming
8 Practical Crop Production – I (Kharif crops) 0 0 4 2
9 Intellectual Property Rights 1 0 0 1
10 Elective Course# 2 0 2 3
11 Live Project & Industrial Visit 0 0 2 1
12 Professional Writing Skills & Interpersonal 0 0 2 1
Skills: Strategies
14 0 22 25
Semester 6
S. Paper Course Title L T P Cr
No Code
1 Rainfed Agriculture & Watershed 1 0 2 2
Management
2 Protected Cultivation and Secondary 1 0 2 2
Agriculture
3 Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and 2 0 2 3
their Management-II
4 Post-harvest Management and Value 1 0 2 2
Addition of Fruits and Vegetables
5 Management of Beneficial Insects 1 0 2 2
6 Crop Improvement-II (Rabi crops) 1 0 2 2
7 Practical Crop Production –II (Rabicrops) 0 1 4 2
8 Principles of Organic Farming 1 0 2 2
9 Farm Management, Production &Resource 1 0 2 2
Economics
10 Principles of Food Science andNutrition 2 0 0 2
11 Elective Course# 2 0 2 3
13 1 22 24
L: Lecture; T: Tutorial; P: Practical; Cr: Credit
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SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana
Department of Agriculture Science
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture
Semester 7
STUDENT READY PROGRAMME -I
Modules for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: A student has to register 20 credits
opting for two modules of (0+10) credits each (total 20 credits) from the package of modules in the
VII semester.
S. Paper Course Title L T P Cr
No Code
1 Production Technology for 0 1 20 10
Bioagents and Biofertilizer
2 Seed Production and Technology 0 1 20 10
3 Mushroom Cultivation 0 1 20 10
Technology
4 Commercial Beekeeping 0 1 20 10
5 Agriculture Waste Management 0 1 20 10
6 Floriculture and Landscaping 0 1 20 10
7 Commercial Horticulture 0 1 20 10
30 Poultry Production Technology 0 1 20 10
30 Food Processing 0 1 20 10
30 Organic Production Technology 0 1 20 10
11 Commercial Sericulture 0 1 20 10
12 Soil, Plant, Water and Seed 0 1 20 10
Testing
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# Syllabus of the modules will be decided in the next BOS meeting
L: Lecture; T: Tutorial; P: Practical; Cr: Credit
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SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana
Department of Agriculture Science
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture
Semester 8
STUDENT READY PROGRAMME –II (RAWE)
SN. Rural Agricultural Work Experience and Agro-industrial Attachment
(RAWE &AIA)
Activities No. of Credit
weeks Hours
1 General orientation & On campus training by different 1
faculties
2 Village attachment 8 14
Unit attachment in Univ./ College. KVK/ Research 5
Station Attachment
3 Plant clinic 2 02
Agro-Industrial Attachment 3 04
4 Project Report Preparation, Presentation and Evaluation 1
Total weeks for RAWE AIA 20 20
SN. Paper Course Title L T P Cr
Code
1 General orientation & On campus training by 0 1 28 14
different faculties
Village attachment
Unit attachment in Univ./ College. KVK/
Research Station Attachment
2 Plant clinic 0 1 4 2
3 Agro-Industrial Attachment 0 1 8 4
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L: Lecture; T: Tutorial; P: Practical; Cr: Credit
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SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana
Department of Agriculture Science
RAWE Component-I
Village Attachment Training Programme
Sl. No. Activity Duration
1 Orientation and Survey of Village 1 week
2 Agronomical Interventions 1 week
3 Plant Protection Interventions 1 week
4 Soil Improvement Interventions 1 week
(Soil sampling and testing)
5 Fruit and Vegetable production interventions 1 week
6 Food Processing and Storage interventions
7 Animal Production Interventions 1 week
8 Extension and Transfer of Technology activities 1 week
RAWE Component –II
Agro Industrial Attachment
Agro- Industrial Attachment: The students would be attached with the agro-industries for
a period of 3 weeks to get an experience of the industrial environment and working
• Students shall be placed in Agro-and Cottage industries and Commodities Boards for03
weeks.
• Industries include Seed/Sapling production, Pesticides-insecticides, Post harvest-
processing-value addition, Agri-finance institutions, etc.
Activities and Tasks during Agro-Industrial Attachment Programme
Acquaintance with industry and staff
Study of structure, functioning, objective and mandates of the industry
Study of various processing units and hands-on trainings under supervision of
industry staff
Ethics of industry
Employment generated by the industry
Contribution of the industry promoting environment
Learning business network including outlets of the industry
Skill development in all crucial tasks of the industry
Documentation of the activities and task performed by the students
Performance evaluation, appraisal and ranking of students
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SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana
Department of Agriculture Science
Elective Courses: A student can select three elective courses out of the following andoffer
during 4th, 5th and 6th semesters.
S. Paper Code Course Title L T P Cr
No
1 Agribusiness Management 2 0 2 3
2 Agrochemicals 2 0 2 3
3 Commercial Plant Breeding 1 0 4 3
4 Landscaping 2 0 2 3
5 Food Safety and Standards 2 0 2 3
6 Biopesticides & Biofertilizers 2 0 2 3
7 Protected Cultivation 2 0 2 3
8 Micro propagation Technologies 1 0 4 3
9 Hi-tech. Horticulture 2 0 2 3
10 Weed Management 2 0 2 3
11 System Simulation and Agro- 2 0 2 3
advisory
12 Agricultural Journalism 2 0 2 3
L: Lecture; T: Tutorial; P: Practical; Cr: Credit
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SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana
Department of Agriculture Science
Modules for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: A student has to register 20
credits opting for two modules of (0+10) credits each (total 20 credits) from the package of
modules in the VII semester.
Sr. Title of the module Credits
1. Production Technology for Bioagents and Biofertilizer 0+10
2. Seed Production and Technology 0+10
3. Mushroom Cultivation Technology 0+10
4. Soil, Plant, Water and Seed Testing 0+10
5. Commercial Beekeeping 0+10
6. Poultry Production Technology 0+10
7. Commercial Horticulture 0+10
8. Floriculture and Landscaping 0+10
9. Food Processing 0+10
10. Agriculture Waste Management 0+10
11. Organic Production Technology 0+10
12. Commercial Sericulture 0+10
NOTE: In addition to above ELP modules other important modules may be given to
the students by the university
Evaluation of Experiential Learning Programme/ HOT
Sl.No. Parameters Max. Marks
1. Project Planning and Writing 10
2. Presentation 10
3. Regularity 10
4. Monthly Assessment 10
5. Output delivery 10
6. Technical Skill Development 10
7. Entrepreneurship Skills 10
8. Business networking skills 10
9. Report Writing Skills 10
10. Final Presentation 10
Total 100
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