PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

Graduates of the Agriculture program will,

PEO1: PREPARATION

To educate the students about the basics of agriculture and guide them to utilize the knowledge in tackling the problems in a scientific mode with a cost-effective approach.

PEO2: CORE COMPETENCE

To inculcate the reasoning power through understanding the fundamentals of agriculture and evaluate the practical problems in crop production, processing, storage, and marketing and make an appropriate decision based on technical and scientific knowledge acquired during education in solving any problem in practical agriculture. To understand the scientific aspects of agriculture and apply various technologies in research activities of crop improvement and adopting, and evolving new technologies.

PEO3: PROFESSIONALISM

To acquire knowledge and establish oneself as a successful and dynamic professional in the field of agriculture both locally and globally. To pursue higher study learning participation in post-graduation, and research programs and to utilize the knowledge for advancement in teaching, research, and innovation of Agriculture.

PEO4: SKILL

To provide various types of training and field demonstration to inculcate skills like proficiency in languages, technical communication, analytical capacity, and planning for research on various branches of agriculture both in the laboratory and field. To streamline the thinking ability to be a team leader, with a good interpersonal relationship and as a technical advisor.

PEO5: ETHICS

To apply ethical and social aspects of modern agriculture innovations by using various tools like genetic engineering, data collection and processing, and its application for higher agriculture production to make farming a commercial venture.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (PO)

PO-1 :Domain Knowledge Impart knowledge of basic sciences, applied sciences, fundamentals in agriculture, and related fields.

PO-2: Problem analysis To identify, review, analyze and formulate the problem in agricultural practices and post-harvest techniques.

PO-3 :Problem solutions Understand the impact of professional agricultural solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge and need for sustainable development. To demonstrate the capacity to think critically and select viable solutions to solve problems.

PO-4: Conduct surveys and investigations Understand how all aspects of agriculture are linked by scientists, marketers, and producers to understand the production output and to make an economically viable decision. To understand how employer characteristics and decision-making at various levels enhance the success of an agricultural enterprise. To understand components of agri-business and economics of the market.

PO-5: Usage of Modern Tools Knowledge of Weather codes and Symbols, Reading and Recording of weather and climatic data. To get trained to maintain climatological records, soil data, soil nutrition, and modern biotechnology usage in agriculture. Communication methods and to develop such products through the financial support of banks etc.,

PO-6: Societal role To demonstrate research-based knowledge of the legal and ethical environment impacting agricultural organizations and exhibit an understanding and appreciation of the ethical implications of decisions.

PO-7 :Environment and Sustainability Demonstrate knowledge toan understanding of basic agriculture and horticulture production with the breadth and depth of the profession of agriculture and horticulture. Basic biology: taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, and physiology. The characteristics of the environment and their influence on plant growth and development. Current applications of agricultural and horticultural principles and practices for propagation, pest management, production, maintenance, and business practices. Comprehensive knowledge of agricultural and horticultural production.

PO-8: Ethics To develop critical, self-critical opinions and approaches aiming at solving the most important practical problems in the field of agriculture by applying gained competencies and following high standards of academic integrity (ethics and morals) both in the profession and in society as a whole.

PO-9: Individual and Team Work To demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the importance, and impact of globalization and diversity in modern agriculture organizations. Understanding of globalization and NGO working. To develop competence to work in Government, public and private sectors as an individual and as a team for sustainable agriculture.

PO-10: Communication To demonstrate the ability to analyze data and draw appropriate statistical conclusions. To demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PO-11: Project Management and Finance Able to demonstrate critical thinking and prepare projects to solve the problem and apply them to a variety of farm animal and or plant production systems.

PO-12: Life-long learning This program will also help students to enhance their employability for jobs in different sectors including self-employment as an agri-entrepreneur.

PROGRAMME of SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO)

PSO-1: Applying the knowledge of crop cultivation, crop improvement, soil and crop management for sustainable organic agricultural production and development.

PSO-2: Analyzing and identifying complex agricultural problems and formulating ethical solutions using the principles of agricultural science, engineering, and business management.

PSO-3: Developing innovative processes, products, and technologies to meet the challenges in Agriculture farming practices and through the transfer of technology using various extension tools.

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Career Prospects

For graduates in agriculture, a B. Sc., Agriculture Hons degree provides them a wide range of prospects. They might look for employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Professionals with a B. Sc., in agriculture can pursue the following positions:

• Agriculture Research Scientist
• Extension Officer
• Agriculture Officer
• Plantation Manager
• Quality Assurance
• Production Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Agri-preneurship
• Subject Matter Specialist
• Field Officer
• Farm Manager
• Agriculture Loan Officer
• Operation Manager (Fertilizer Plants)
• Food Processing Manager
• Seed technologists