Agriculture, Nutrition & Health

1. Define the concept of agriculture and its contribution to the economy
2. Classify food nutrients and state their importance in animal health
3. Identify the causes of malnutrition and suggest solutions
4. Differentiate between pests and parasites of farm animals
5. Explain how to control parasites and diseases of farm animals

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Meaning and Concept of Agriculture · 2 hours

     Read the introduction to understand the meaning and scope of agriculture.. Define agriculture and list different fields within it.. Explain the types of farming practiced in Nigeria..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: History and Importance of Agriculture · 2 hours

     Explore the history of agriculture and its stages of development.. Differentiate between subsistence and commercial agriculture.. List the importance of agriculture to the Nigerian economy..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Problems of Agricultural Development · 2 hours

     Identify and analyze the problems hindering agricultural development in Nigeria.. Examine issues related to land tenure and lack of infrastructure.. Discuss the impact of poor financing and transportation on agriculture..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: Solutions to the Problems of Agricultural Development · 2 hours

     Propose solutions to the problems of agricultural development.. Examine the role of land use decrees and infrastructural improvements.. Discuss the importance of cooperative societies and credit facilities..

5. Week 5Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Agricultural Systems-Farming Systems · 2 hours

     Explain the meaning of agricultural systems.. Define and compare different farming systems like shifting cultivation and bush fallowing.. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each farming system..

6. Week 6Module 1:

   • Unit 6: Agricultural Systems-Cropping Systems · 2 hours

     Explain the meaning of cropping systems.. Define and compare different cropping systems like mono-cropping and mixed cropping.. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each cropping system..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Concept of Nutrition · 2 hours

     Define nutrition and classify different food stuffs.. Identify the causes of food and nutritional problems.. Suggest solutions to nutritional problems..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Food Nutrients Carbohydrates · 2 hours

     List the chemical compositions of carbohydrates.. Classify carbohydrates into groups and identify their sources.. State the functions and deficiency symptoms of carbohydrates..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Food Nutrients Proteins · 2 hours

     List the chemical compositions of proteins.. Identify sources of proteins and classify them into groups.. State the functions and deficiency symptoms of proteins..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 4: Food Nutrients Lipids and Water · 2 hours

      List the chemical components of lipids and identify their sources.. Classify lipids into groups and state their functions.. Discuss the importance of water and its functions in the body..

11. Week 11Module 2:

    • Unit 5: Food Nutrients-Minerals and Vitamins · 2 hours

      List minerals and vitamins, their sources, and functions.. State the deficiency symptoms of minerals and vitamins.. Understand the importance of micronutrients in animal health..

12. Week 12Module 2:

    • Unit 6: Balanced Rations and Malnutrition · 2 hours

      Define balanced rations and explain their importance.. Discuss the categories of balanced rations: maintenance and production.. Define malnutrition and list its causes..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 1: Concept of Health · 2 hours

      Define health, disease, and infection.. Classify diseases into groups based on pathogens.. Describe the effects of diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and protozoa..

    • Unit 2: Pests and Parasites of Farm Animals · 2 hours

      Differentiate between diseases, parasites, and pests.. Classify parasites and give examples of endoparasites and ectoparasites.. Discuss the characteristics and economic importance of parasites..

    • Unit 3: Management and Control of Pests, Parasites and Diseases · 2 hours

      List management practices to prevent the spread of parasites and diseases.. Discuss general methods for controlling pests and parasites.. Outline control measures for animal diseases..