Introduction To Cooperatives
- Management Sciences
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 130 pages
- 15 units
This course introduces fundamental principles of agriculture, applying them to practical farm activities and production. It explores agriculture's socio-economic importance, enhancing rural living standards and contributing to Nigeria's economy. Topics include traditional and modern agricultural practices, land tenure systems, and factors affecting agricultural production. Students will gain insight into agricultural extension practices, soil types, and crop suitability, equipping them with essential knowledge for agricultural development and food production.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Study hours
- 208 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 COP111, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- Unit 1Page 7
- Unit 2Page 18
- Unit 3Page 24
- Unit 4: CO-OPERATIVE AND OTHER FORMS OF BUSINESSPage 30
- Unit 5Page 39
- UNIT 6Page 47
- Unit 7Page 55
- Unit 8: CO-OPERATIVE SPIRIT, COOPERATIVE NEXUS AND CO-OPERATIVES EFFECTPage 61
- Unit 9Page 69
- Unit 10Page 77
- Unit 11Page 84
- Unit 13Page 100
- Unit 14Page 107
- Unit 15Page 116
- Unit 16Page 124
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
COP111 · Unit 2
In farming communities, there are also labour exchange activities, which are common. In this kind of co-operative, all members will on a rotation plan to work in each other’s farm according to designated days.
What you should be able to do
- Define agriculture and explain its branches.
- Explain the importance of agriculture in terms of its contributions to the economy.
- Describe traditional farming types in Nigeria and compare them with modern farming.
- Explain the importance of extension services in agriculture.
- Explain the various types of soil and crops.
- Discuss the type of soil suitable for crops.
What it prepares you for
- Farm Manager
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Agronomist
- Soil Scientist
- Crop Production Specialist
- Farming
- Agricultural Research
- Agricultural Extension Services
- Food Production
- Environmental Management
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 5: Land Use System in Nigeria
Understanding the complexities of land ownership and its impact on agricultural practices requires careful consideration of socio-economic factors.
- Module 3:
Unit 2: Environmental Factors Affecting Agricultural Production
Understanding the complex interactions between climate, soil composition, and biotic factors requires integrating knowledge from multiple scientific disciplines.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 60 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Introduction to Agriculture · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Introduction to Agriculture, focusing on the origin, meaning, scope, and importance of agriculture.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
Unit 2: Agricultural Development · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Agricultural Development, focusing on the concept of agricultural development and the role of science and technology.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 3: Essentials of Agricultural Development · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Essentials of Agricultural Development, focusing on the factors responsible for agricultural development.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
Unit 4: Problems of Agricultural Development · 3 hours
Read Unit 4: Problems of Agricultural Development, focusing on the problems militating against agricultural development and possible solutions.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 5: Land Use System in Nigeria · 4 hours
Read Unit 5: Land Use System in Nigeria, focusing on land tenure systems and government laws on land use.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
- Week 4Module 2:
Unit 1: Methods of Farming in Nigeria · 4 hours
Read Unit 1: Methods of Farming in Nigeria, focusing on hunting and gathering, subsistence farming, cash crop production and commercial agriculture.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 2: Importance of Research in Agriculture · 4 hours
Read Unit 2: Importance of Research in Agriculture, focusing on the definition of research, research institutes and applied research.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 3: Agricultural Systems · 4 hours
Read Unit 3: Agricultural Systems, focusing on shifting cultivation, land rotation, mixed farming and bush fallow.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 4: Agricultural Extension Service · 4 hours
Read Unit 4: Agricultural Extension Service, focusing on the definition of agricultural extension and the concept of agricultural extension.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 5: Importance of Agricultural Extension · 4 hours
Read Unit 5: Importance of Agricultural Extension, focusing on the importance of agricultural extension services and the rate of learning and adoption.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 1: Importance of Agricultural Production · 4 hours
Read Unit 1: Importance of Agricultural Production, focusing on the importance of agriculture, livestock production, crop production, fish production and forestry.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 2: Environmental Factors Affecting Agricultural Production · 4 hours
Read Unit 2: Environmental Factors Affecting Agricultural Production, focusing on environmental/climatic factors, soil factors and biotic factors.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 3: Types of Soil · 4 hours
Read Unit 3: Types of Soil, focusing on the definition of soil, physical characteristics of the soil, major components of the soil and chemical characteristics of the soil.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 4: Identification of Crops · 4 hours
Read Unit 4: Identification of Crops, focusing on classification according to life cycle and classification according to nature.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
- Week 13Module 4:
Unit 1: Common Food Crops · 4 hours
Read Unit 1: Common Food Crops, focusing on varieties, climatic and soil requirements, cultural practices, pests and diseases of tomatoes and peppers.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
Unit 2: Vegetable Crops · 4 hours
Read Unit 2: Vegetable Crops, focusing on cabbage, carrot, cucumber and lettuce.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit objectives and summaries to ensure a comprehensive understanding of key concepts.
- Focus on understanding the different farming systems and their characteristics (Units in Module 2).
- Create diagrams illustrating the relationships between environmental factors and agricultural production (Units in Module 3).
- Practice identifying different types of crops based on their characteristics and soil requirements (Units in Module 4).
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and Self-Assessment Exercises to identify areas needing further study.
- Allocate study time proportionally to the weight of each module in the overall course grade.
- Create flashcards for key terms and definitions related to soil science, crop production, and agricultural development.
- Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.
- Simulate exam conditions by practicing with past questions and adhering to time limits.
Questions students ask about this course
What is COP111 about?
This course introduces fundamental principles of agriculture, applying them to practical farm activities and production. It explores agriculture's socio-economic importance, enhancing rural living standards and contributing to Nigeria's economy. Topics include traditional and modern agricultural practices, land tenure systems, and factors affecting agricultural production. Students will gain insight into agricultural extension practices, soil types, and crop suitability, equipping them with essential knowledge for agricultural development and food production.
How many units does COP111 have?
COP111, Introduction To Cooperatives, has 15 units across 1 module, over 130 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is COP111?
COP111 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Management Sciences.
Is COP111 hard?
COP111 is rated beginner level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does COP111 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is COP111 assessed?
COP111 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with COP111?
Farm Manager, Agricultural Extension Officer, Agronomist, Soil Scientist and Crop Production Specialist.