Agricultural Botany
- Agricultural Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 119 pages
- 16 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of AGR215, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
AGR215 · UNIT 1 BASIC CONCEPTS IN AGRICULTURAL BOTANY
Agricultural botany: is concern with those plants that are directly used for food production. It study internal and external structure of plant domesticated for agricultural purposes. It also studies their physiological characteristic in relation to nutrition, growth, movement and reproduction as well as the Plant reaction to various environmental conditions (Kochhar, 2001).
What you should be able to do
- Understand the basic concepts of agricultural botany.
- Classify plants according to their botanical characteristics.
- Identify and describe the morphological and anatomical structures of plants.
- Explain the physiological functions of plants.
- Recognize the relevance of botany to agricultural production.
- State the origin, nomenclature, characteristics, and economic significance of tropical crops.
What it prepares you for
- Agronomist
- Botanist
- Agricultural Scientist
- Plant Breeder
- Horticulturalist
- Agriculture
- Food Production
- Pharmaceuticals
- Research
- Environmental Management
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: Histology
Understanding the detailed cellular structures and their specific functions requires strong memorization skills.
- Module 3 Agricultural Crops
Unit 1 Cereals Plants
The complex genetic makeup and breeding techniques of wheat require advanced knowledge of genetics.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 51 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Basic concept in Agricultural Botany
Unit 1: Basic Concepts in Agricultural Botany · 3 hours
Define agricultural botany and its scope.. Discuss the importance of green plants in agriculture.. Identify the branches of botany..
- Week 2Module 1: Basic concept in Agricultural Botany
Unit 2: Classification of Kingdom Plantae · 3 hours
Describe plant taxonomy and its role in classification.. Explain the hierarchical structure of plant grouping.. Identify indigenous tropical plants and their characteristics..
- Week 3Module 1: Basic concept in Agricultural Botany
Unit 3: Relevance of Botany to Agriculture · 3 hours
Discuss the relevance of botany to agriculture.. Identify centers of plant diversity.. Describe the historical development of botany..
- Week 4Module 2:
Unit 1: Plant Morphology · 3 hours
Appreciate various plant morphological features and their functions.. Draw and label various plant parts.. Understand the functions of plant physical features..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 2: Histology · 3 hours
Identify different plant tissues.. Explain the functions of various plant tissues.. Draw and label vascular bundles of mono- and dicotyledonous plants..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 3: Plant Physiology · 3 hours
Comprehend plant water relations.. Understand the mechanisms of water and salt absorption.. Observe transpiration and its function in plants..
- Week 7Module 3 Agricultural Crops
Unit 1 Cereals Plants · 3 hours
Identify sorghum and maize crops.. Know the origin, distribution, spread, and taxonomy of sorghum and maize.. Describe morphological features and economic importance..
- Week 8Module 3 Agricultural Crops
Unit 2 Legumes/Pulses · 3 hours
Identify cowpea.. Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of cowpea.. Describe morphological features and economic importance..
Unit 3 Roots and Tubers · 3 hours
Identify cassava.. Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of cassava.. Describe morphological features and economic importance..
- Week 9Module 3 Agricultural Crops
Unit 4 Sugar Crops · 3 hours
Identify Sugar Cane.. Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of Sugar Cane.. Describe morphological features and economic importance..
Unit 5 Oil Crops · 3 hours
Identify Ground Nut.. Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of Ground Nut.. Describe morphological features and economic importance..
- Week 10Module 3 Agricultural Crops
Unit 6 Vegetable Crops · 3 hours
Identify Vegetable Crops.. Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of Vegetable Crops.. Describe morphological features and economic importance..
Unit 7 Fiber Crops · 3 hours
Identify Fiber Crops.. Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of Fiber Crops.. Describe morphological features and economic importance..
- Week 11Module 3 Agricultural Crops
Unit 8 Beverages and Stimulant Crops · 3 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 hours
Identify Medicinal Plants.. Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of Medicinal Plants.. Describe morphological features and economic importance..
- Week 12Module 3 Agricultural Crops
Unit 10 Other Crops · 3 hours
Identify Other Crops.. Know the origin, distribution, and taxonomy of Other Crops.. Describe morphological features and economic importance..
- Week 13Module 3 Agricultural Crops
Final Revision · 3 hours
Revise all units. Work on TMA. Prepare for examination.
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed concept maps linking plant structures (Units 4-6) to their functions.
- Practice identifying plant species from different families (Units 7-10) using local examples.
- Review the diagrams of plant cells and tissues (Unit 5) and practice labeling them.
- Focus on understanding the key processes in plant physiology (Unit 6) such as photosynthesis and transpiration.
- Prepare summaries of the origin, characteristics, and uses of major tropical crops (Units 7-10).
- Use flashcards to memorize botanical terms and classifications (Units 2-3).
- Allocate specific study hours for each module, focusing on areas of weakness.
Questions students ask about this course
What is AGR215 about?
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.
How many units does AGR215 have?
AGR215, Agricultural Botany, has 16 units across 3 modules, over 119 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is AGR215?
AGR215 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is AGR215 hard?
AGR215 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does AGR215 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is AGR215 assessed?
AGR215 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with AGR215?
Agronomist, Botanist, Agricultural Scientist, Plant Breeder and Horticulturalist.