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Bangladesh Agricultural University | |
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L-2 S-2: Horticultural Science- Theory
Hort 2201: Horticultural Science
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Teaching scheme |
Evaluation scheme |
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Lectures |
2 Hrs/Week |
Attendance |
10 Marks |
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Total Credits |
2 |
Test |
20 Marks |
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Course Type |
Theory (Elective) |
Final Examination |
70 Marks |
Rationale: This course will focus on basic knowledge ofhorticulture including production, propagation and postharvest management of different horticultural crops.
Intended Learning outcomes
Objectives:
The students will be able to
ILO-1: understand the concept, branches and scope of horticulture;
ILO-2: know the production technology of horticultural crops;
ILO-3: gather knowledge on plant propagation
ILO-4: understand the harvesting and postharvest management of different horticultural crops.
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Learning Outcomes |
Course Content |
Teaching Strategy/ |
Assessment Strategy |
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1) Define horticulture 2) Describe branches 3)Stateimportance and scope
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Introduction to Horticulture: Definition, branches, importance and scope of horticulture |
Lecture, White and black board, Multimedia, Video clips |
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1) Discussdifferent methods of plant propagation 2) Describe the modern facilities of plant propagation |
Propagation of horticultural crops: Advantages, disadvantages, methods and techniques, construction of green house, lath house, and mist house. |
Lecture, White and black board, Multimedia, Video clips |
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1) Describe production technology of horticultural crops |
Production technology of the following horticultural crops: Production statistics, soil, climate, varieties, propagation, cultural practices, pest management and harvesting of banana, papaya, pineapple, mango, jackfruit, litchi, potato, tomato and cauliflower |
Lecture, White and black board, Multimedia, Video clips |
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Harvesting and postharvest handling of horticultural crops: Harvesting, curing, grading, packing, processing, shipment and marketing of horticultural produces. |
Lecture, White and black board, Multimedia, Video clips |
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Assessment Pattern
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Bloom’s Taxonomy of Cognitive Categories |
Class Test |
Assignment |
Final Examination |
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Remember |
05 |
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10 |
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Understand |
05 |
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10 |
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Apply |
05 |
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15 |
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Analyze |
05 |
√ |
15 |
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Evaluate |
00 |
√ |
10 |
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Create |
00 |
√ |
10 |
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Total Marks 90 |
20 |
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70 |
Assessment Table
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Assessment Tool |
Bloom’s Taxonomy of Cognitive Categories |
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Remember |
Understand |
Apply |
Analyze |
Evaluate |
Create |
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Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) |
ILO-1 |
ILO-2 |
ILO-3, ILO-4 |
ILO-3 |
ILO-4 |
ILO-4 |
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Class Test (20 Marks) |
05 |
05 |
05 |
05 |
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Assignments (0 Marks) |
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Final Examination (70 Marks) |
10 |
10 |
15 |
15 |
10 |
10 |
Books recommended
Adams, C.R., K.M. Bamford and M.P. Early. 1993. Principles of Horticulture (2nd ed.). Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford. (5th edition, 2011 available)
Anonymous. 1995. Fruit Production Manual. Hort. Res. & Dev. Project. FAO/UNDP/ASDP Project: BGD/87/025. DAE.BADC.
Anonymous. 1995. Training Manual on Postharvest Handling and Marketing. HRD Project. FAO/UNDP/ASDB Project: BGD/87/025.
Arya, P. S. 2007. Vegetable Growing in India.Kalyani Publishers; Reprint edition.
Bose, T.K. and M.G. Som. 1990.Vegetable Crops in India.NayaProkash, Calcutta.
Bose, T.K., S.K. Mitra and M.K. Sadhu. 1986. Propagation of Tropical and Sub-tropical Horticultural Crops. NayaProkosh, Calcutta. (1991 avaiable)
Chadha, K.L. 2001. Hand Book of Horticulture. ICAR, New Delhi.
D.K. Salunkhe, B.B. Desai and N.R. Bhat. 1987. Vegetable and Flower Seed Production. Agricole Pub. Academy, New Delhi.
George, R. A. T. 2010. Tropical Vegetable Production.CABI Publishing.
Hartmann, H.T., D.E. Kester and F.T. Davies Jr. 1990. Plant Propagation: Principle and Practices. Prentice-Hall, International editions. (7th edition, 2001 avaiable)
Hazra, P. 2011. Modern Technology in Vegetable Production.New India Publishing Agency.
Mondal, M.F. 2000. Nursery and Plant Propagation (in Bangla). Mrs. AfiaMondal, BAU Campus, Mymensingh.
Mondal, M.F.2000. Nursery and Plant Propagation (in Bangla). Mrs. AfiaMondal, BAU Campus, Mymensingh.
Prasad, S. and U. Kumar, U. 1999.Principles of Horticulture. Agro Botanica, New Delhi.
Randhawa, G.S. and A. Mukhopadhyay. 1994. Floriculture in India. Allied Publishers Limited, New Delhi.
Rao, K.M. 1995. Text Book of Horticulture. Macmillan India Limited.
Rao, K.M. 1996. Plant Propagation.New Ag.Ltd. Publishers, New Delhi, India.
Sadhu, M.K. 1996.Plant Propagation.New Ag. Int. Ltd., Publishers, New Delhi.
Wills, R.B.H. 1989. Postharvest: An introduction to the Physiology and Handling of Fruits and Vegetables. N.S.W. Australia. 2033.