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AGR215Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Agricultural Botany

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of agricultural botany, emphasizing its relevance to agricultural production and development. It explores plant classification, morphology, anatomy, and physiology, focusing on tropical plants. Students will learn about the origin, nomenclature, characteristics, and economic significance of various crops. The course also covers plant water relations, photosynthesis, and the role of botany in improving agricultural practices.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Agricultural BotanyPlant ClassificationCrop MorphologyPlant PhysiologyEconomic Botany

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Agricultural Botany

2

Plant Classification

3

Plant Morphology

4

Plant Anatomy

5

Plant Physiology

6

Economic Botany

7

Crop Production

Total Topics7 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 assignments

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

Agronomist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Botanist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agricultural Scientist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Plant Breeder

Apply your skills in this growing field

Horticulturalist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureFood ProductionPharmaceuticalsResearchEnvironmental Management

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Basic concept in Agricultural Botany

3h

Unit 1: Basic Concepts in Agricultural Botany

3 study hours
  • •Define agricultural botany and its scope.
  • •Discuss the importance of green plants in agriculture.
  • •Identify the branches of botany.
Week
2

Module 1: Basic concept in Agricultural Botany

3h

Unit 2: Classification of Kingdom Plantae

3 study hours
  • •Describe plant taxonomy and its role in classification.
  • •Explain the hierarchical structure of plant grouping.
  • •Identify indigenous tropical plants and their characteristics.
Week
3

Module 1: Basic concept in Agricultural Botany

3h

Unit 3: Relevance of Botany to Agriculture

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the relevance of botany to agriculture.
  • •Identify centers of plant diversity.
  • •Describe the historical development of botany.
Week
4

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Plant Morphology

3 study hours
  • •Appreciate various plant morphological features and their functions.
  • •Draw and label various plant parts.
  • •Understand the functions of plant physical features.
Week
5

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Histology

3 study hours
  • •Identify different plant tissues.
  • •Explain the functions of various plant tissues.
  • •Draw and label vascular bundles of mono- and dicotyledonous plants.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Plant Physiology

3 study hours
  • •Comprehend plant water relations.
  • •Understand the mechanisms of water and salt absorption.
  • •Observe transpiration and its function in plants.
Week
7

Module 3 Agricultural Crops

3h

Unit 1 Cereals Plants

3 study hours
  • •Identify sorghum and maize crops.
  • •Know the origin, distribution, spread, and taxonomy of sorghum and maize.
  • •Describe morphological features and economic importance.
Week
8

Module 3 Agricultural Crops

6h

Unit 2 Legumes/Pulses

3 study hours
  • •Identify cowpea.
  • •Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of cowpea.
  • •Describe morphological features and economic importance.

Unit 3 Roots and Tubers

3 study hours
  • •Identify cassava.
  • •Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of cassava.
  • •Describe morphological features and economic importance.
Week
9

Module 3 Agricultural Crops

6h

Unit 4 Sugar Crops

3 study hours
  • •Identify Sugar Cane.
  • •Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of Sugar Cane.
  • •Describe morphological features and economic importance.

Unit 5 Oil Crops

3 study hours
  • •Identify Ground Nut.
  • •Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of Ground Nut.
  • •Describe morphological features and economic importance.
Week
10

Module 3 Agricultural Crops

6h

Unit 6 Vegetable Crops

3 study hours
  • •Identify Vegetable Crops.
  • •Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of Vegetable Crops.
  • •Describe morphological features and economic importance.

Unit 7 Fiber Crops

3 study hours
  • •Identify Fiber Crops.
  • •Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of Fiber Crops.
  • •Describe morphological features and economic importance.
Week
11

Module 3 Agricultural Crops

6h

Unit 8 Beverages and Stimulant Crops

3 study hours
  • •Identify Beverages and Stimulant Crops.
  • •Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of Beverages and Stimulant Crops.
  • •Describe morphological features and economic importance.

Unit 9 Medicinal Plants

3 study hours
  • •Identify Medicinal Plants.
  • •Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of Medicinal Plants.
  • •Describe morphological features and economic importance.
Week
12

Module 3 Agricultural Crops

3h

Unit 10 Other Crops

3 study hours
  • •Identify Other Crops.
  • •Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of Other Crops.
  • •Describe morphological features and economic importance.
Week
13

Module 3 Agricultural Crops

3h

Final Revision

3 study hours
  • •Revise all units
  • •Work on TMA
  • •Prepare for examination

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed concept maps linking plant structures (Units 4-6) to their functions.

2

Practice identifying plant species from different families (Units 7-10) using local examples.

3

Review the diagrams of plant cells and tissues (Unit 5) and practice labeling them.

4

Focus on understanding the key processes in plant physiology (Unit 6) such as photosynthesis and transpiration.

5

Prepare summaries of the origin, characteristics, and uses of major tropical crops (Units 7-10).

6

Use flashcards to memorize botanical terms and classifications (Units 2-3).

7

Allocate specific study hours for each module, focusing on areas of weakness.

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