Federal University of Technology, Akure School of Agriculture & Agricultural Technology Course: Introduction to General Agriculture (CSP 201)
Table of Contents
Course Synopsis
Agricultural Communication and Extension Technology
Animal Production and Health
Agricultural and Resource Economics
Crop, Soil, and Pest Management
Ecotourism and Wildlife Management
Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology
Food Science and Technology
Forestry and Wood Technology
Biotechnology
Study Questions
Course Synopsis
Agricultural Extension
Definition: Service/system assisting farm people to improve farming methods. Key aspects: philosophy, principles, rural sociology, communication, terminologies.
Animal Production and Health
Topics: livestock classification, management systems, livestock diseases, production methods, and health.
Agricultural and Resource Economics
Focus: resource allocation, production management, marketing, and economic principles.
Crop, Soil, and Pest Management
Emphasis on crop classification, soil definition, pest management tactics.
Ecotourism and Wildlife Management
Background on wildlife conservation, management objectives, and the significance of ecotourism.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology
Overview of fish species, aquaculture systems, fishing methods, and fish diseases.
Food Science and Technology
Importance of food preservation, processing techniques, nutritional aspects of food.
Forestry and Wood Technology
Significance of forests, management practices, non-timber products.
Biotechnology
Concepts in genetic engineering, applications in agriculture and health.
Introduction to Agricultural Communication and Extension Technology
Agricultural Extension
Driving force for productivity, linking education and farmers.
Principles of Agricultural Extension
Starting where the people are.
Based on people’s needs/interests.
Help farmers identify problems and solutions.
Rural Sociology
Understanding social interactions of rural populations.
Communication in Agricultural Extension
Importance of effective communication between farmers and extension agents.
Introduction to Animal Production and Health
Classification of Farm Animals
Ruminants (e.g., cattle, sheep)
Monogastric (e.g., poultry, pigs)
Management Systems
Nomadic system
Free-range system
Intensive system
Semi-intensive system
Livestock Diseases
Common diseases and signs of illness in animals.
Principles of Livestock Management
Selection, housing, feeding, grooming.
Introduction to Agricultural and Resource Economics
Scope and Principles
Farm management, resource allocation, and economic policies.
Farm Management Responsibilities
Set farm objectives, draw plans and supervise operations.
Introduction to Crop, Soil, and Pest Management
Crop Classification
Cultural Practices
Importance of soil preparation, planting, weeding, pest management.
Introduction to Ecotourism and Wildlife Management
Wildlife Management Types
Conservation Importance
Economic and ecological benefits of preserving wildlife.
Introduction to Fisheries & Aquaculture Technology
Fish Production
Importance of fish as a protein source, production methods, and aquaculture systems.
Introduction to Food Science and Technology
Food Classification
Nutritional groups: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water.
Food Preservation
Techniques for extending shelf life and safety.
Introduction to Forestry and Wood Technology
Importance of Forestry
Ecosystem benefits, economic contributions, conservation.
Forest Management Practices
Regeneration and sustainable management efforts.
Introduction to Biotechnology
Definition
Use of living organisms in technology and product development.
Modern Biotechnology Techniques
Genetic engineering applications in agriculture, health, and food sciences.
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Studied by 22 people
