L-1 S-1: Introductory Horticultural Science - Practical

Course

: HORT 1102

Course title: Introductory Horticultural Science -Practical(Compulsory)

Credit

: 1

Contact Hours:    16

Level: 1  Semester: 1

 

Rationale

This course will focus on practical aspects of plant propagation, planting methods of different horticultural crops.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

CLO1: Demonstrate identification of common horticultural crops

CLO2: Identify and use of nursery equipment

CLO3: Practice planting methodsof horticultural crops

CLO4: Conduct propagation practices of different horticultural crops

CLO5: Estimate the production cost and predict benefit cost analysis ofcommercially important horticultural crops

 

 

Sl no.

Course content

Aligned CLO

1

Identification of common horticultural crops

CLO1

2

Identification and use of nursery equipment

CLO2

3

Methods of planting horticultural crops

CLO3

4

Propagation practices for important horticultural crops

CLO4

5

Cost analysis of commercially important horticultural crops

CLO5

 

Teaching strategy

  • Lecture
  • Demonstration and individual practice
  • Group discussion
  • Video clip
  • Questioning and answering
  • White and black board

Assessment strategy

  • Short question
  • Essay type question
  • MCQ
  • Pop quiz

 

Books recommended

Acquaah, G. 2008. Horticulture: Principles and Practices. Prentice Hall; 4th edition.

Bose, T.K., S.K.  Mitra and M.K. Sadhu. 1991. Propagation of Tropical and Sub-tropical Horticultural Crops. NayaProkosh, Calcutta.

Hartmann, H.T., D.E. Kester and F.T. Davies Jr. 2017. (9th edition) Plant Propagation: Principle and Practices. Prentice-Hall, International editions.

Mondal, M.F. 2000. Nursery and Plant Propagation (in Bangla). Mrs. AfiaMondal, BAU Campus, Mymensingh.

Sharma, S. K. 2010. Postharvest Management & Processing of Fruits & Vegetables. New India Publishing Agency.