Annexure I

SKN Agriculture University, Jobner

Courses as per 6th Deans Committee Report
FIRST YEAR
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Pt-I, Semester – I, Academic Session 2024-25
S. Course No. Course Title Discipline Credit
No Hours
1 ICF 111 Induction cum Foundation course ADSW 2(0+2)
(Deekshaarambh) 02 weeks NG
2 SEC 111 Production of Vermi-compost & Bio-organics Soil Science 2(0+2)
3 SEC 112 Seed Production and Seed Testing GPB/ 2(0+2)
Agronomy
4 EXT 111 Communication Skills Agril Ext. 2(1+1)

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5 AGRON 111 Fundamentals of Agronomy Agronomy 3(2+1)

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6 SOIL 111 Fundamentals of Soil Science Soil Science 3(2+1)

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7 HORT 111 Fundamentals of Horticulture Horticulture 3(2+1)

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8 AGRON 112 Farming Based Livelihood Systems Agronomy 3(2+1)

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10 NCC 111/ National Cadet Corps (NCC)/ National NCC/NSS 1(0+1)
NSS 111 Service Scheme (NSS) (To be continued)
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11 MATH 111/ Introductory Mathematics (For Ag. & Bio.) Mathematics/ 1(1+0)
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BIO 111 Introductory Biology (For Maths) Ento. NG

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B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Pt-I, Semester – II, Academic Session 2024-25
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S. Course No. Course Title Discipline Credit

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1 SEC 121 Mushroom Production Technology Plant Pathology 2(0+2)

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2 SEC 122 Post-harvest Processing Technology Horticulture 2(0+2)

3 EXT 121 Personality Development Agril Ext. 2(1+1)
4 AGMET 121 Environmental Studies and Disaster Agril. 3(2+1)
Management Meteorology#
5 SOIL 121 Soil Fertility Management Soil Science 3(2+1)
6 ENT 121 Fundamentals of Entomology Entomology 3(2+1)
7 LPM 121 Livestock and Poultry Management LPM 2(1+1)
8 PPATH 121 Fundamentals of Plant Pathology Plant Pathology 3(2+1)
9 NCC 121/ NCC /NSS (To be continued) NCC/NSS 1(0+1)
NSS 121

Total 21
(10+11)
SEC: Skill Enhancement Course, # sharing may be between Agronomy and Soil Science

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 Annexure II
Syllabus of B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. as per Sixth Deans’ Committee Report
applicable in SKNAU, Jobner

ICF 111 Deeksharambh (Induction-cum-Foundation Programme) 0+2 (NG)

Objective

• To give a broad view and application areas of the subject of study

• Helping students from different backgrounds for cultural Integration

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iii. Interaction with alumni, business leaders, perspective employers, outstanding achievers
in related fields, and people with inspiring life experiences

iv. Group activities to identify the strength and weakness of students (with expert advice for
their improvement) as well as to create a platform for students to learn from each other’s
life experiences

v. Field visits to related fields/ establishments

vi. Sessions on personality development (instilling life and social skills, social awareness,
ethics and values, team work, leadership, etc.) and communication skills

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SEC 111 Production of Vermicompost and Bio- organics [2 (0+2)]
(Skill Enhancement Course)
Vermicompost: Definition and objectives of vermin technology. Importance of
vermicomposting in utilization of Agriculture waste and organic recycling of nutrients.
Classification of earthworm’s. Method of preparation of vermicompost.Method and doses of
vermicompost application for cereals, vegetables, tress and pots.Role of vermicomposting in
organic farming and soil fertility.Identification of earthworms.
Preparation of vermicompost, vermin wash, panchgavya, jivamrit etc., Separation and

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procurement of vermiculture and vermicompost. Analysis for quality standards and fractionation

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of vermicompost- Microbial viability, C:N ratio, Moisture, Organic Carbon, Nitrogen,

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vermicompost/ bio-organic production project.
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1. Bhatnagar, R.K. and Palta, R.K. (2002). Vermiculture and vermicomposting. Kalyani
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Publishers, Ludhiana.
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2. Clive A. Edwards, Norman Q. Arancon, and Rhonda L. Sherman (2011). Vermiculture

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Technology: Earthworms, Organic Wastes, and Environmental Management". CRC

Press. ISBN: 9781439809877
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3. Insam H., Franke-Whittle I., Goberna M (2010, Microbes at Work: From Wastes to
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Resources, Springer-Verlag.ISBN: 9783642112039

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4. Anshu B. Gupta (2018). Vermicompost: Practices in India. Publisher: Astral International,

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ISBN: 9789386652991
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5. Dr. M. Gunasekaran (2021) "Vermiculture Biotechnology: An Option for Organic

Waste Management Scientific Publishers (India), ISBN: 9788172339281
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6. Dr. Arun K. Sharma(2020), Vermicomposting for Sustainable Agriculture, New India

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Publishing Agency, ISBN: 9789385516812

SEC 112 Seed Production and Seed Testing [2 (0+2)]

(Skill Enhancement Course)
Seed, seed morphology and anatomy, different type of seed and its production standards,
public and private seed organization, seed production of different classes of important crops,
seed germination and its type, seed testing laboratory, seed quality testing :-seed sampling and
lot number, seed moisture, physical purity, seed germination and viability test, Genetic purity
test: Grow out test, DUS test, VCU and variety identification.

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 Seed certification: procedure, seed certification standard of different crops, field
inspection and preparation of field inspection report, visit to seed production farms, seed
processing, visit to seed processing plant, seed marketing and storage, visit to seed testing
laboratories and storage godown.
Suggested Readings
1. Agrawal,PK and Dadlani, M.1987.Techniques in Seed Science and Technology,
South Asian Publishers, New Delhi.
2. Agrawal, RL. 1997. Seed Technology,OXford & IBH Publishing.
3. Joshi, AK and Singh, BD.2004. Seed Science and Technology, Kalyani Publishers,
NewDelhi.

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4. McDonald, MB and Cope land LO. 1997. Seed Science and Technology, Scientific

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Publisher, Jodhpur.

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5. Ramamoorthy K, Sivasubramaniam,K and Kannan, M. 2006. Seed Legislation in India.

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6. Singhal, NC. 2003. Hybrid Seed Production in Field Crops, Kalyani Publications,
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7. Tunwar, NS and Singh, SV. 1988. Indian Minimum Seed Certification Standards.
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8. Central Seed Certification Board, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi.
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EXT 111 Communication Skills 2(1+1)

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Theory
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Communication Process: The magic of effective communication; Building self-esteem and

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overcoming fears; Concept, nature and significance of communication process; Meaning, types
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and models of communication; Verbal and non-verbal communication; Linguistic and non-
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linguistic barriers to communication and reasons behind communication gap/

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miscommunication.
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Basic Communication Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Skills; Precis writing/
Abstracting/ Summarizing; Style of technical communication Curriculum vitae/resume writing;
Innovative methods to enhance vocabulary, analogy questions.
Structural and Functional Grammar: Sentence structure, modifiers, connecting words and
verbals; phrases and clauses; Case: subjective case, possessive case; objective case; Correct
usage of nouns, pronouns and antecedents, adjectives, adverbs and articles; Agreement of verb
with the subject: tense, mood, voice; Writing effective sentences; Basic sentence faults.
Practical
Listening and note taking; Writing skills: precis writing, summarizing and abstracting; Reading
and comprehension (written and oral) of general and technical articles; Micro-presentations and

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Impromptu Presentations: Feedback on presentations; Stage manners: grooming, body language,
voice modulation, speed; Group discussions; Public speaking exercises; vocabulary building
exercises; Interview Techniques; organization of events.
Suggested readings
1. Allport, G. W. 1937. Personality: A Psychological Interpretation. Holt, New York.
2. Brown Michele and Gyles Brandreth. 1994. How to Interview and be Interviewed. Sheldon
Press, London.
3. Carnegie Dale. 1997. The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking. Pocket Books, New
York.
4. Francis Peter, S. J. 2012. Soft Skills and Professional Communication. Tata McGraw Hill,

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5. Kumar, S. and Pushpa Lata. 2011. Communication Skills. Oxford University Press.

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6. Neuliep James, W. 2003. Intercultural Communication A Contextual Approach. Houghton

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7. Pease, Allan. 1998. Body Language. Sudha Publications, Delhi.
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8. Raman, M. and Singh, P. 2000. Business Communication. Oxford University Press.
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9. Seely, J. 2013. Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking. Oxford University Press.
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10. Thomson, A. J. and Martinet, A. V. 1977. A Practical English Grammar. Oxford

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AGRON 111 Fundamentals of Agronomy 3(2+1)

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Objectives
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To impart the basic and fundamental knowledge of Agronomy

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Theory
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Agronomy and its scope: Definition, meaning and scope of Agronomy; art, science and business
of crop production, relation of Agronomy with other disciplines of Agricultural Science, fields
crops and classification, importance, ecology and ecosystem. Seeds and sowing: Definitions of
crops, variety and seed. Factors affecting crop stands establishment: good quality seed, proper
tillage, time of sowing seed rate, depth and method of sowing: broadcasting, drilling, dibbling,
transplanting etc. Tillage and tilth: Definition, objectives, types, advantages and disadvantages of
tillage including conservation tillage. Crop density and geometry: plant geometry and planting
geometry, its effect on growth, yield.
Crop nutrition: Definition of essential nutrients, criteria of essentiality, functional elements,
classification of essential nutrients, role of macro and micro nutrients. Nutrient absorption, active
and passive absorption of nutrients, forms of plant nutrients absorbed by plants, Combined /un-

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combined forms. Manures and fertilizers, nutrient use efficiency: Sources of nutrients: Inorganic
(fertilizers), organic (manures) and bio-fertilizers; their classification and characteristics, method
of preparation and role of organic manures in crop production. Integrated Nutrient Management
(INM): Meaning, different approaches and advantages of INM. Green manure- role in crop
production: Definition, objectives types of green manuring, desirable characteristics, advantages
and limitations of green manuring.
Water management: Water resources of the world, India and the state; Soil Moisture constants:
gravitational water, capillary water, hygroscopic water, Soil moisture constants.
Weeds: Definition, Importance and basics of classification of weeds and their control. Agro-
climatic zones of India and the state, cropping systems: Factors affecting cropping systems,
major cropping patterns and systems in the country. Sustainable crop production: Definition,

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importance and practices, natural resources and conservation pollution and pollutants,

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Allelopathy: Meaning and importance in crop production, Growth and development of crops:
Definition, Meaning and factors affecting growth and development.

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fertilizers, pesticides, Crops and cropping systems in different Agro-climatic zones of the state,
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ploughing / puddling, Study and practice of inter cultivation in field crops, Numerical exercises
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on calculation of seed, plant population and fertilizer requirement, Study of yield contributing
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characters and yield estimation of crops, Identification of weeds in different crops,

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Seedgermination and viability test of seed, Practice on time and method of application of
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manures and fertilizers.

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1. Rao V S. 1992. Principles of Weed Science. Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi.
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2. Reddy Yellamanda T and Shankar Reddy G H. 1995. Principles of Agronomy. Kalyani

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Publishers, Ludhiana.
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3. Reddy, S. R. 2008. Principle of Crop Production, Kalyani Publisher, Ludhiana.

4. William L Donn. 1965. Meteorology. McGraw-Hill Book Co. New York.
5. Yawalkar K S and Agarwal J P. 1977. Manures and Fertilizers. Agricultural Horticultural
Publishing House, Nagpur.

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SOIL 111 Fundamentals of Soil Science 3 (2+1)

Objective
To impart knowledge on soil genesis, basic soil properties with respect to plant growth
Theory
Soil: Pedological and edaphalogical concepts. Rocks and minerals, weathering, Silicate clays:
constitution and properties, sources of charge, ion exchange, cation and anion exchange capacity
and base saturation (after buffering capacity), Soil formation, Soil organic matter, Pedogenic
processes, Soil colloids: inorganic and organic, Properties of soil colloids and Ion exchange in
soils, Soil profile, soil texture, soil structure. Bulk density and particle density, soil consistency,
soil temperature, soil air, soil water. Soil reaction and buffering capacity. Soil taxonomy,

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keys to soil orders. Soils of India.

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Study of general properties of minerals, study of minerals-silicate and non-silicate minerals,

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study of rocks-igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; study of a soil profile, collection

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and processing of soil for analysis, study of soil texture-feel method, mechanical analysis,
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determination particle density and soil porosity, determination of soil colour, study of soil
structure and aggregate analysis, determination of soil moisture, determination of soil moisture
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constants- field capacity; water holding capacity. Study of infiltration rate of soil, determination
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of pH and Electrical conductivity of soil.

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1. Introductory Soil Science – By Dilip Kumar Das, Kalyani Publishers

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2. Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management – By S. S. Singh, Kalyani Publishers

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3. Soil Fertility and Fertilizers – By Samual L. Tisdale, Werner L. Nelson and James D. Beaton,
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Macmillan Publishing Company, New York

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4. The Nature and Properties of Soils – By Harry O. Buckman and Nyle C.

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HORT 111 Fundamentals of Horticulture 3(2+1)

Objectives
1. To provide knowledge on different branches of horticulture viz. pomology, olericulture,
floriculture and landscaping, spices and medicinal plants
2. To provide knowledge on orchard management, propagation methods, cultural operations
and nutrient management of horticultural crops
3. To provide knowledge on different physiological aspects of horticultural crops

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Horticulture: Its different branches, importance and scope, Horticulture and botanical
classification, soil and climate for horticultural crops. Plant propagation: methods and

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propagation structures, seed dormancy and seed germination, Merits and demerits of sexual and

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Principles of orchard establishment, principles and methods of training and pruning of fruit

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crops, Juvenility and flower bud differentiation, unfruitfulness in horticultural crops, pollination,
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pollinizers and pollinators, fertilization and parthenocarpy, importance of bio regulators in
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horticultural crops, irrigation and its methods, Fertilizer application in horticultural crops.
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Identification and nomenclature of fruit, Layout of an orchard, pit making and system of
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planting, Nursery raising techniques of fruit crops, Understanding of plant propagation

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structures, Propagation through seeds and plant parts, Propagation techniques for horticultural
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crops, Container, potting mixture, potting and repotting, Training and pruning methods on fruit
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crops, Preparation of fertilizer mixture and application, Preparation and application of PGR,
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Layout of different irrigation systems, Maturity studies, harvesting, grading, packaging and
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storage.
Suggested readings
1. Basics of Horticulture by Jitendra Singh
2. Introduction to Horticulture by N. Kumar
3. Handbook of Horticulture by ICAR

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AGRON 112 Farming Based Livelihood Systems 3(2+1)

Objective
i) To make the students aware about farming-based livelihood systems in agriculture
ii) To disseminate the knowledge and skill how farming-based systems can be a source of
livelihood
Theory
Status of agriculture in India and different states, Income of farmers and rural people in India,
Livelihood-Definition, concept and livelihood pattern in urban and rural areas, Different
indicators to study livelihood systems. Agricultural livelihood systems (ALS): Meaning,

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approach, approaches and framework, Definition of farming systems and farming based

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livelihood systems Prevalent Farming systems in India contributing to livelihood. Types of

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traditional and modern farming systems. Components of farming system/ farming-based

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livelihood systems- Crops and cropping systems, Livestock (Dairy, Piggery, Goatry, Poultry,

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Duckry etc.), Horticultural crops, Agro--forestry systems, Aqua culture Duck/Poultry cum Fish,
Dairy cum
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Fish, Piggery cum Fish etc., small, medium and large enterprises including value chains and
secondary enterprises as livelihood components for farmers, Factors affecting integration of
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various enterprises of farming for livelihood. Feasibility of different farming systems for
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different agro-climatic zones, Commercial farming-based livelihood models by NABARD,

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ICAR and other organizations across the country, Case studies on different livelihood enterprises
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associated with the farming. Risk and success factors in farming-based livelihood systems,
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Schemes and programs by Central and State Government, Public and Private organizations
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involved in promotion of farming-based livelihood opportunities. Role of farming-based

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livelihood enterprises in 21st Century in view of circular economy, green economy, climate
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change, digitalization and changing life style.

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Practical
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Survey of farming systems and agricultural-based livelihood enterprises, Study of components of

important farming- based livelihood models/ systems in different agro-climatic zones, Study of
production and profitability of crop based, livestock based, processing based and integrated
farming- based livelihood models, Field visit of innovative farming system models. Visit of agri-
based enterprises and their functional aspects for integration of production, processing and
distribution sectors and Study of agri-enterprises involved in industry and service sectors (Value
Chain Models), Learning about concept of project formulation on farming-based livelihood
systems along with cost and profit analysis, Case study of Start-Ups in agri-sectors.

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Suggested Readings
1. Dixon, J. and A. Gulliver with D. Gibbon. (2001). Farming Systems and Poverty:
Improving Farmers’ Livelihoods in a Changing World. FAO and World Bank, Rome, Italy
and Washington, DC, USA
2. Ashley, C.; Carney, D. (1999). Sustainable Livelihoods: Lessons from Early Experience;
Department for International Development: London, UK, Volume 7. [Google Scholar]
3. Reddy, S.R. 2016. Farming System and Sustainable Agriculture, Kalyani Publishers, New
Delhi.
4. Panwar et al. 2020. Integrated Farming System models for Agricultural Diversification,
Enhanced Income and employment, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.

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5. Singh, J.P., et al. 2015. Region Specific Integrated Farming System Models, ICAR-Indian

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6. Walia, S. S. and U. S. Walia, 2020. Farming System and Sustainable Agriculture,
Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

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7. Livelihood Improvement of Underprivileged Farming Community: Some Experiences
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from Vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga and Munger Districts of Bihar by B. P. Bhatt,
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Abhay Kumar,P.K. Thakur, Amitava Dey Ujjwal Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, B.K Jha,
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Lokendra Kumar, K. N. Pathak, A. Hassan, S. K. Singh, K. K. Singh and K. M. Singh

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ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region ICAR Parisar, P.O. Bihar Veterinary College,
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Patna 800 014, Bihar.

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8. Carloni, A. 2001. Global Farming Systems Study: Challenges and Priorities to 2030 –
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Regional Analysis: Sub-Saharan Africa, Consultation Document, FAO, Rome, Italy

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9. Evenson, R.E. 2000. Agricultural Producitivity and Production in Developing Countries’.

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In FAO, The State of Food and Agriculture, FAO, Rome, Italy

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10. Agarwal, A. and Narain, S. 1989. Towards Green Villages: A strategy for
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Environmentally, Sound and Participatory Rural Development, Center for Science and
Environment, New Delhi, India

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EXT 112 Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology 2(2+0)

Objective
Provide knowledge on concept and importance of sociology and rural sociology as well as the
relationship with Extension Education
Theory
Extension Education and Agricultural Extension: Meaning, definition, scope, and importance.
Sociology and rural sociology: Meaning, definition, scope, importance of rural sociology
in Agricultural Extension, and interrelationship between rural sociology and Agricultural
Extension. Indian Rural Society: important characteristics, differences and relationship between
rural and urban societies. Social Groups: Meaning, definition, classification, factors considered

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in Agricultural Extension.

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stratification- characteristics and- differences between class and caste system. Cultural concepts:
culture, customs, folkways, mores, taboos, rituals. Traditions: Meaning, definition and their role
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in Agricultural Extension. Social Values and Attitudes: Meaning, definition, types and role of
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social values and attitudes in agricultural Extension. Social Institutions: Meaning, definition,
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major institutions in rural society, functions, and their role in agricultural Extension. Social
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Organizations: Meaning, definition, types of organizations and role of social organizations in

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agricultural Extension. Social Control: Meaning, definition, need of social control and means
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of social control. Social change: Meaning, definition, nature of social change, dimensions of
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social change and factors of social change. Leadership: Meaning, definition, classification, roles
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of leader, different methods of selection of professional and lay leaders. Training of Leaders:
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Meaning, definition, methods of training, Advantages and limitations in use of local leaders in
Agricultural Extension, Psychology and educational psychology: Meaning, definition, scope,
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and importance of educational psychology in Agricultural Extension. Intelligence: Meaning,

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definition, types, factors affecting intelligence and importance of intelligence in Agricultural

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Extension. Personality: Meaning, definition, types, factors influencing the personality and role
of personality in agricultural Extension. Teaching: Learning process: Meaning and definition of
teaching, learning, learning experience and learning situation, elements of learning situation and
its characteristics. Principles of learning and their implication of teaching.
Suggested readings
1. A. R. Desai -Rural Sociology in India
2. Dahama O. P. and Bhatnagar, O. P. - Education and Communication for Development
3. J.B. Chitambar -Introductory Rural Sociology
4. M.B. Ghorpade- Essential of psychology

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5. Prepared You Tube videos
6. R Velusamy Textbook on Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology
7. Ray, G. L. -Extension Communication and Management
8. Sandhu A. S. -Textbook on Agricultural Communication
9. Web Materials
NCC111/NSS111 1(0+1)

NCC 111 National Cadet Corps (NCC-I) 1(0+1)

As per government guidelines, for getting B and C certificate in NCC, minimum years of

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• Aims, objectives, organization of NCC and NCC song. DG’s cardinals of discipline.

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• Drill- aim, general words of command, attention, stands at ease, stand easy and turning.

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forward and to the rear. Turning on the march and wheeling. Saluting on the march.
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• Marking time, forward march, and halt. Changing step, formation of squad and squad drill.
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• Nation Building- cultural heritage, religions, traditions, and customs of India. National
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integration. Values and ethics, perception, communication, motivation, decision making,

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discipline and duties of good citizens. Leadership traits, types of leadership. Character/
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personality development. Civil defense organization, types of emergencies, firefighting,

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protection. Maintenance of essential services, disaster management, aid during development

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projects.
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• Basics of social service, weaker sections of society and their needs, NGO’s and their
contribution, contribution of youth towards social welfare and family planning.
• Structure and function of human body, diet and exercise, hygiene and sanitation. Preventable
diseases including AIDS, safe blood donation, first aid, physical and mental health. Adventure
activities. Basic principles of ecology, environmental conservation, pollution and its control.

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NSS 111 National Service Scheme (NSS-I) 1(0+1)

Evoking social consciousness among students through various activities viz., working together,
constructive, and creative social work, to be skilful in executing democratic leadership,
developing skill in programme, to be able to seek self-employment, reducing gap between
educated and uneducated, increasing awareness and desire to help sections of society.
All the activities related to the National Service Scheme are distributed under four different
courses viz., National Service Scheme I, National Service Scheme II, National Service Scheme
III and National Service Scheme IV; each having one credit load.
The entire four courses should be offered continuously for two years. A student enrolled in NSS
course should put in at least 60 hours of social work in different activities in a semester other

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than five regular one-day camp in a year and one special camp for duration of 7 days at any
semester break period in the two years. Different activities will include orientation lectures and

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practical works. Activities directed by the Central and State Government have to be performed

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Introduction and Basic Components of NSS

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Organizational structure of NSS, Code of conduct for NSS volunteers, points to be considered
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o NSS program activities: Concept of regular activities, special camping, day camps, basis of
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adoption of village/slums, conducting survey, analyzing guiding financial patterns of scheme,

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youth program/ schemes of GOI, coordination with different agencies and maintenance of
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diary. Understanding youth. Definition, profile, categories, issues and challenges of youth;
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and opportunities for youth who is agent of the social change.

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o Community mobilization: Mapping of community stakeholders, designing the message as per

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problems and their culture; identifying methods of mobilization involving youth-adult

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partnership. Social harmony and national integration.

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o Indian history and culture, role of youth in nation building, conflict resolution and peace-
building. Volunteerism and shramdaan. Indian tradition of volunteerism, its need, importance,
motivation, and constraints; shaman as part of volunteerism
o Citizenship, constitution, and human rights: Basic features of constitution of India,
fundamental rights and duties, human rights, consumer awareness and rights and rights to
information. Family and society. Concept of family, community (PRIs and other community-
based organizations) and society

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MATH 111 Introductory Mathematics (For students of Ag. & Bio. stream) 1(1+0) NG

Objective: It is a need based non-gradial course/paper for B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. Students coming
from non-mathematics background in +2 levels. The syllabus is designed to introduce and
familiarize the students with simple mathematical terms that may be useful in their further
studies.
Theory:
Differential Calculus: Derivative and Differentiation notation. Differentiation formulae for
constant, logarithm ( log x ), exponential ( e x , a x ), power ( x n ) and trigonometric functions

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differentiation only. Linearity property of integration.
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2. Mathematics Textbook for class X. 2018. NCERT, New Delhi.

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3. Mathematics Textbook for class XII. 2018. NCERT, New Delhi.

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BIO 111 Introductory Biology (For students of Maths stream) 1(1+0) NG

Introduction to the living world, diversity and characteristics of life, origin of life, Evolution and
Eugenics. Binomial nomenclature and classification Cell and cell division. Morphology of
flowing plants. Seed and seed germination. Plant systematic- viz; Brassicaceae, Fabaceae and
Poaceae. Role of animals in agriculture.
Suggested readings
1. Saxena and Sarabhai. 1989. Text Book of Botany. Rastogi Publication, Meerut
2. Sahu, A.C. A text Book of Practical Botany. Kalyani Publisher, New Delhi
3. Sharma, O.P. Plant Taxonomy. Tata McGraw-Hill Education, New Delhi

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