COP116 Introduction To General Agriculture Ii

About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 200 hours
Maths: Basic
Content: Theoretical, practical, case study
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assessments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of COP116, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Module 6

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

COP116 · UNIT 1: CO-OPERATIVES IN AGRICULTURE

Also during this course, there will be practical exercises to give a better understanding and the picture of agricultural practices which will enable your clear observations of various facts and practices of the farming system.

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What you should be able to do

Understand the principles and types of agricultural cooperatives.
Explain the role of government policies in agricultural development.
Analyze the challenges and opportunities in agricultural marketing.
Evaluate the importance of storage and preservation of agricultural products.
Describe the key aspects of livestock farming and crop production.
Apply cooperative principles to enhance agricultural productivity and rural development.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Agricultural Extension Officer
Cooperative Manager
Farm Manager
Agribusiness Consultant
Rural Development Officer

Where it is applied

Agriculture
Agribusiness
Rural Development
Cooperative Management
Food Processing

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 3:
Unit 3: Characteristics of Agricultural Marketing in Nigeria
The unit requires understanding of complex market dynamics and the interplay of various factors influencing agricultural prices and distribution.
Module 3:
Unit 4: Marketing Institution
Requires understanding of the roles and functions of various marketing entities and their impact on the overall agricultural marketing system.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 68 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: Introduction
- Unit 1: Co-Operatives in Agriculture · 4 hours
  Read Unit 1: Cooperatives in Agriculture, focusing on the definition, principles, and types of cooperatives.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce understanding of cooperative principles.. Review the I.C.A. 1995 Co-operatives Principles..
Week 2Module 1: Introduction
- Unit 2: The Need for Agricultural Co-operatives · 4 hours
  Study Unit 2: The Need for Agricultural Co-operatives, emphasizing the conditions necessitating collective action.. Examine the various types of agricultural cooperatives and their functions.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to understand the benefits of agricultural cooperatives for small-scale farmers..
Week 3Module 1: Introduction
- Unit 3: Agricultural Development Policy · 4 hours
  Read Unit 3: Agricultural Development Policy, focusing on policy objectives and government involvement.. Identify the problems of the agricultural sector and the role of government policies.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to reinforce understanding of policy objectives..
Week 4Module 1: Introduction
- Unit 4: Problems of Agricultural Co-Operatives · 4 hours
  Study Unit 4: Problems of Agricultural Co-operatives, identifying challenges and potential solutions.. Examine the impact of inconsistent policies and lack of capital on agricultural cooperatives.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to list the problems confronting agricultural cooperatives..
Week 5Module 1: Introduction
- Unit 5: Agricultural Development Planning · 4 hours
  Read Unit 5: Agricultural Development Planning, understanding the importance of planning in the agricultural sector.. Examine the necessary steps and problems of planning agricultural development.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to list the importance of planning..
Week 6Module 2:
- Unit 1: Agricultural Development Programmes · 4 hours
  Study Unit 1: Agricultural Development Programmes, focusing on strategies and improvements within the agricultural sector.. Examine the National Accelerated Food Production Programme (NAFPP) and its activities.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to enumerate the objectives of NAFFP and NACB..
Week 7Module 2:
- Unit 2: Agricultural Development Programmes (ADP) · 4 hours
  Read Unit 2: Agricultural Development Programmes (ADP), identifying projects' contributions to agricultural production.. Examine the objectives and activities of Agricultural Development Projects (ADPs).. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to define Agricultural Development Project and its objectives..
Week 8Module 2:
- Unit 3: Integrated Rural Development · 4 hours
  Study Unit 3: Integrated Rural Development, focusing on the basic needs of rural dwellers.. Examine the role of cooperatives and strategies of rural development.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to define integrated rural development and its aim..
Week 9Module 2:
- Unit 4: Agricultural Credit · 4 hours
  Read Unit 4: Agricultural Credit, identifying the various types of credit.. Examine the problems of formal credit sources and government provisions.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to explain agricultural credit and problems of formal credit sources..
- Unit 5: Agriculture Credit Co-Operatives · 4 hours
  Read Unit 5: Agriculture Credit Co-Operatives, focusing on the advantages of providing agricultural credit through cooperatives.. Understand the importance of cooperatives in agricultural credit management.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to understand if cooperatives are formal institutions..
Week 10Module 3:
- Unit 1: Problems of Agriculture Credit in Nigeria · 4 hours
  Study Unit 1: Problems of Agriculture Credit in Nigeria, identifying major problems and solutions.. Examine the interest rate problem and uneven distribution of agricultural credit.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to list the problems of Agricultural Credit in Nigeria..
Week 11Module 3:
- Unit 2: Agricultural Marketing · 4 hours
  Read Unit 2: Agricultural Marketing, understanding the salient features of marketing.. Examine the need for agricultural marketing and the difference between market and marketplace.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to define Agricultural Marketing and the need for it..
- Unit 3: Characteristics of Agricultural Marketing in Nigeria · 4 hours
  Study Unit 3: Characteristics of Agricultural Marketing in Nigeria, focusing on the local marketing system.. Examine the farmer's and consumer's viewpoints on an ideal marketing system.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to explain the term ideal marketing system..
Week 12Module 3:
- Unit 4: Marketing Institution · 4 hours
  Read Unit 4: Marketing Institution, explaining marketing institutions from an institutional approach.. Examine the roles of middlemen and marketing channels.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to explain the term middlemen in marketing..
- Unit 5: Cooperative Marketing Organizations · 4 hours
  Study Unit 5: Cooperative Marketing Organizations, focusing on the contribution of cooperatives to agricultural marketing.. Examine the objectives and activities of the Association of Nigerian Co-operative Exporting (ANCE) Limited.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to list the contributions of Cooperatives in agricultural marketing..
Week 13Final Revision
- Final Revision · 8 hours
  Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments and prepare for final examinations..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to identify key areas.
Create concept maps linking Units 1-5 in Module 1 to understand the evolution of agricultural policies.
Practice applying cooperative principles to real-world scenarios, focusing on case studies from Units 1-3 in Module 2.
Focus on understanding the different types of agricultural credit and their impact on small-scale farmers (Units 4-5 in Module 2).
Prepare detailed notes on the characteristics of agricultural marketing in Nigeria (Units 2-3 in Module 3).
Study the various methods of storing agricultural produce and their associated costs and benefits (Units 2-5 in Module 4).
Create flashcards for the common diseases and pests affecting cash crops and livestock (Units 3-5 in Module 5).
Allocate specific time slots for revision each day, focusing on high-weightage topics.

Questions students ask about this course

What is COP116 about?

This course introduces the principles and applications of agricultural practices and systems, focusing on cooperatives in agriculture. It explores the need for agricultural cooperatives, agricultural development policies, and planning. Topics include agricultural marketing, storage of agricultural products, cash crops, and livestock management. Students will gain knowledge about cooperative principles, various types of cooperation, and government policies affecting agricultural development. The course equips students with a basic understanding of cooperatives and their role in enhancing agricultural productivity and rural development.

How many units does COP116 have?

COP116, Introduction To General Agriculture Ii, has 30 units across 6 modules, over 299 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is COP116?

COP116 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Management Sciences.

Is COP116 hard?

COP116 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does COP116 take to study?

About 200 hours of study, spread across its 30 units.

How is COP116 assessed?

COP116 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with COP116?

Agricultural Extension Officer, Cooperative Manager, Farm Manager, Agribusiness Consultant and Rural Development Officer.