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AGR201Agricultural Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

GENERAL AGRICULTURE

This course elucidates the fundamental aspects, principles, and practices of general agriculture, with specific reference to Nigeria. It explores the multifaceted nature of agriculture, its contribution to national development, and its impact on the environment. Topics include land ownership, traditional farming techniques, crop production, animal husbandry, fisheries, forest management, and wildlife conservation. The course aims to improve agricultural productivity and promote sustainable development in Nigeria.

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150h

Study Time

13

Weeks

12h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

AgricultureCrop ProductionAnimal HusbandryForest ManagementNigerian Agriculture

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Scope of Agriculture

2

Importance of Agriculture

3

Agriculture and Environment

4

Land Tenure

5

Crop Production Systems

6

Animal Husbandry

7

Fisheries

8

Forest Management

9

Wildlife Management

10

Ecotourism

11

Agricultural Development in Nigeria

Total Topics11 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Farm Manager

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Agricultural Extension Officer

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Agronomist

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Horticulturist

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Livestock Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

FarmingAgricultural ResearchFood ProcessingEnvironmental ConservationGovernment Agricultural Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Scope of Agriculture

3h

Unit 1: Scope of Agriculture

3 study hours

•Define agriculture and its various activities.
•Identify primary and secondary agricultural practices.
•Understand the importance of agriculture in food production and economic development.

Week

2

Module 1: Scope of Agriculture

3h

Unit 2: Importance of Agriculture

3 study hours

•Discuss the roles of agriculture in human existence.
•Analyze the global and sectoral contributions of agriculture.
•Identify the contribution of agriculture to the Nigerian economy.

Week

3

Module 1: Scope of Agriculture

3h

Unit 3: Agriculture and the Natural Environment

3 study hours

•Identify the negative effects of agricultural activities on the environment.
•Discuss the environmental problems caused by agricultural practices.
•Understand the concept of ecosystem degradation.

Week

4

Module 1: Scope of Agriculture

3h

Unit 4: Land Tenure and Use Systems

3 study hours

•Understand the different forms of land ownership.
•Appreciate the way land is used for various purposes, including agriculture.
•Identify the factors causing changes in the usage of agricultural lands.

Week

5

Module 1: Scope of Agriculture

3h

Unit 5: Agricultural Development in Nigeria

3 study hours

•Understand the trend of agricultural development during Nigeria's political history.
•Identify the evolution of agricultural development schemes and institutions.
•Understand the current status of agriculture and opportunities for profitable investment.

Week

6

Module 2: History of Agriculture

3h

Unit 1: History of Agriculture

3 study hours

•Understand the origin of agriculture.
•Trace the evolution of modern-day sedentary agricultural practices.
•Appreciate the need to adapt traditional farming techniques to improve productivity.

Week

7

Module 2: History of Agriculture

3h

Unit 2: Classes of Crops

3 study hours

•Understand the various ways of grouping crop plants.
•Identify the primary contribution of diverse crop groups to national production.
•Understand the spatial distribution of crops in various ecological zones.

Week

8

Module 2: History of Agriculture

3h

Unit 3: Characteristics of Tropical Agricultural Systems

3 study hours

•Understand the basis for the predominance of traditional multiple systems of cropping.
•Identify the external factors which influence the traditional cropping systems.
•Discuss the characteristics of tropical agricultural systems.

Week

9

Module 2: History of Agriculture

3h

Unit 4: Systems of Crop Production

3 study hours

•Learn the fundamental aspects of cropping systems.
•Understand the practical benefits and limitations of cropping systems in food production.
•Discuss the different systems of crop production.

Week

10

Module 2: History of Agriculture

3h

Unit 5: Cultural Practices in Crop Production

3 study hours

•Learn about the aim, sequence, benefits, and practical application of cultural practices.
•Understand the methods, advantages, and limitations of crop propagation techniques.
•Discuss the cultural practices in crop production.

Week

11

Module 3: Propagation of Crops

6h

Unit 1: Propagation of Crops

3 study hours

•Understand the methods, advantages, limitations and practical application of crop propagation techniques.
•Learn about the roles of climatic and soil factors in crop production.
•Discuss the propagation of crops and climatic factors affecting crop production.

Unit 2: Climatic Factors affecting Crop Production

3 study hours

•Learn about the roles of climatic and soil factors in crop production.
•Discuss the climatic factors affecting crop production.

Week

12

Module 3: Propagation of Crops

6h

Unit 3: Edaphic Factors affecting Crop Production

3 study hours

•Learn about the roles of climatic and soil factors in crop production.
•Discuss the edaphic factors affecting crop production.

Unit 4: Distribution of Crops in Nigeria

3 study hours

•Learn the various direct and indirect benefits of farm animals of various types, their distribution, aspects of good husbandry and management systems.
•Discuss the distribution of crops in Nigeria.

Week

13

Module 3: Propagation of Crops

3h

Unit 5: Economic Importance of Animal Husbandry

3 study hours

•Learn the various direct and indirect benefits of farm animals of various types, their distribution, aspects of good husbandry and management systems.
•Discuss the economic importance of animal husbandry.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to identify key areas.

2

Create concept maps linking Modules 1-3 to understand the historical context and scope of agriculture.

3

Practice identifying different classes of crops and their characteristics from Module 2.

4

Focus on understanding the various cropping systems and their benefits from Module 2.

5

Study the cultural practices in crop production (Module 2) and their impact on yield and quality.

6

Understand the principles of livestock management (Module 4) and their application in different farming systems.

7

Review the economic importance of fish (Module 4) and the different types of fisheries in Nigeria (Module 5).

8

Focus on the importance of forest and sustainable forest management (Module 5) and their role in environmental conservation.

9

Understand the concepts of wildlife and wildlife management (Module 7) and their significance to the national economy.

10

Review the measures for improving Nigerian agriculture (Module 7) and their impact on productivity and sustainability.

11

Allocate specific study hours for each module based on its complexity and weight in the final examination.

12

Form study groups to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.

13

Practice answering past examination questions to improve time management and exam technique.

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