FPY/SIWES COURSE COMPONENTS FOR STUDENTS OF FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
- Agricultural Sciences
- 400 level
- 24 credit units
- 466 pages
- 2 units
This course, Report Writing (Book form), equips students with essential skills in technical writing, focusing on the structure and format of comprehensive reports. It covers organization, clarity, and effective communication of research findings and project outcomes. Students will learn to compile data, synthesize information, and present it in a professional book format. The course emphasizes precision, conciseness, and adherence to industry standards, preparing students for advanced academic and professional endeavors.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Practical Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of AGR400, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
AGR400 · UNIT 3. AGRIBUSINESS PROJECT APPRAISAL
Agricultural project on the other hand is investment activity in agriculture in which financial resources are expended to create capital assets that produce benefits over an extended period of time.
What you should be able to do
- Understand extension practices and their application
- Apply mass media strategies for agricultural communication
- Develop skills in radio and television broadcasting
- Master script writing techniques for various media
- Design and develop agricultural websites
- Write effective reports
What it prepares you for
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Communication Specialist
- Media Producer
- Web Developer
- Technical Writer
- Agriculture
- Media
- Communication
- Technology
- Education
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Broadcasting (Radio Production)
Unit 3: Procedures for Radio Production
Radio production is highly technical, requiring understanding of specialized equipment and processes.
- Module 4: Television Production
Unit 3: Procedures for Radio Production
Television production requires multimedia facilities and a strong understanding of the pre-production, production, and post-production stages.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 63 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Extension Field Trip
Unit 1: Introduction · 2 hours
Read the introduction to understand the importance of field trips in science teaching.. Review the objectives of conducting field trips.. Familiarize yourself with the procedures for planning, executing, and reviewing field trips..
- Week 2Module 1: The Extension Field Trip
Unit 2: Objectives · 2 hours
Study the guidelines for field trips, including safety measures and necessary materials.. Reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of field trips in agricultural science.. Complete the practical assignment by writing a report on a past field trip..
- Week 3Module 2: Mass Media as Channels of Communication
Unit 3: Procedure for Conduct of Field Trip · 2 hours
Understand the role of mass media in agricultural extension.. Identify the functions of mass media in disseminating agricultural information.. Explore the different types of mass media used in agriculture..
- Week 4Module 2: Mass Media as Channels of Communication
Unit 1: Introduction · 2 hours
Study the functions of mass media as an extension method, focusing on setting agendas, transforming knowledge, and changing behavior.. Identify and classify various types of mass media based on their channels of communication.. Complete the practical assignment by identifying mass media examples used in agricultural organizations..
- Week 5Module 3: Broadcasting (Radio Production)
Unit 1: Introduction · 2 hours
Examine the role of electronic media in providing information, education, and entertainment.. Understand the basics of radio production, including equipment and formats.. Identify the stages of radio program production..
- Week 6Module 3: Broadcasting (Radio Production)
Unit 2: Objectives · 2 hours
Study the guidelines for different types of agricultural radio programs.. Write for radio, focusing on agricultural-oriented issues.. Appreciate the merits and demerits of radio production..
- Week 7Module 4: Television Production
Unit 3: Procedures for Radio Production · 2 hours
Explore the pre-production stage of television production, including script writing.. Study the production stage, focusing on the roles of the producer, director, and writer.. Examine the post-production stage, including editing and video formats..
- Week 8Module 4: Television Production
Unit 1: Introduction · 2 hours
Familiarize yourself with terminologies used in television production.. Understand the guidelines for television production, including multimedia facilities and steady power supply.. Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of television production..
- Week 9Module 5: Script Writing
Unit 1: Introduction · 2 hours
Identify styles and forms of writing for performance.. Research and explore different writing forms and topics used in radio, film, and television stages.. Present ideas in a written format appropriate to the performance medium..
- Week 10Module 5: Script Writing
Unit 2: Objectives · 2 hours
Appreciate and explain the effectiveness of script writing, including its advantages and disadvantages.. Prepare a detailed script writing using the stated guidelines of the mandate of any Agricultural Research Institute in Nigeria.. Edit a draft script before presentation..
- Week 11Module 6: Web Site Development
Unit 1: Introduction · 2 hours
Explain how to gather information for web site development.. Appreciate and describe how to plan a web site, including sitemap and wireframe creation.. Prepare and design page layouts, review and approve cycles..
- Week 12Module 6: Web Site Development
Unit 2: Objectives · 2 hours
Describe how to code data and information for a web site.. Test, review, and launch a web site.. Maintain, monitor opinions, and regularly update information.. Identify and explain guidelines for merits and demerits of web design development..
- Week 13AGR401
Report Writing ( Book form) · 39 hours
Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments.. Prepare for final examinations..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a detailed outline of each module's key concepts and examples.
- Practice writing scripts for radio and television, focusing on clarity and engagement.
- Review web development principles and create a sample agricultural website.
- Study effective communication strategies for extension practices.
- Focus on understanding the different stages of media production and their requirements.
Questions students ask about this course
What is AGR400 about?
This course, Report Writing (Book form), equips students with essential skills in technical writing, focusing on the structure and format of comprehensive reports. It covers organization, clarity, and effective communication of research findings and project outcomes. Students will learn to compile data, synthesize information, and present it in a professional book format. The course emphasizes precision, conciseness, and adherence to industry standards, preparing students for advanced academic and professional endeavors.
How many units does AGR400 have?
AGR400, FPY/SIWES COURSE COMPONENTS FOR STUDENTS OF FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, has 2 units across 1 module, over 466 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is AGR400?
AGR400 carries 24 credit units, at 400 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is AGR400 hard?
AGR400 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does AGR400 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 2 units.
How is AGR400 assessed?
AGR400 is assessed by Assignments, Practical Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with AGR400?
Agricultural Extension Officer, Communication Specialist, Media Producer, Web Developer and Technical Writer.