Post graduate studies in Agronomy are designed to further develop the spirit of enquiry in the graduate students through training in research in an atmosphere of intellectual independence and individual creativity. Candidate will be equipped with a sound theoretical and applied knowledge in Agronomy and the various subdivisions in the field in order to fit into Academics (training and research), government and self-employment situations.
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COURSE |
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1st Year |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
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GENERAL COURSES |
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GEDS 901 |
Personal and Family Wholeness |
2 |
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GEDS 902 |
Advanced Statistics |
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2 |
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GEDS 911 |
Research Proposal and Writing |
2 |
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GEDS 912 |
Advanced Research Design |
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2 |
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CORE COURSES |
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AGRI 900 |
Advanced Biblical Principles for |
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3 |
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AGRI 901 |
Design and Analysis of Experiments |
3 |
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CRPT 932 |
Advanced Crop Production |
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3 |
3 |
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CRPT 941 |
Topical Research in Crop Production |
3 |
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3 |
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CRPT 963 |
Review on Agro Biotechnology - Seminar I |
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3 |
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CRPT 965 |
Climate Change & Crop Production - Seminar II |
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3 |
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CRPT 966 |
Review on Soil Fertility - Seminar III |
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4 |
4 |
4 |
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CRPT 968 |
Crop Pest Management Techniques - Seminar IV |
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4 |
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CRPT 990 |
Thesis |
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ELECTIVE COURSES |
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CRPT 908 |
Crop Ecology |
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CRPT 933 |
Production Technology of Plantation Crops |
(2) |
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CRPT 951 |
Mineral Nutrition of Plants |
(2) |
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CRPT 952 |
Crop Physiology |
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(2) |
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CRPT 962 |
Principles of Seed Technology |
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CRPT 961 |
Agro Climatology |
(2) |
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CRPT 973 |
Recent Advances in Biotechnology |
(2) |
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TOTAL (56) |
14 |
14 |
10 |
10 |
4 |
4 |
NOTE: Each student is to take two elective courses in the first and second semesters in consultation with the HOD and departmental PG Coordinator.
"Agriculture is our wisest pursuit because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness."
~Thomas Jefferson
The Ph.D. programme is open to candidate having M.Sc. in Agronomy or its equivalent from a recognized University with a weighted average grade of 60%. Candidate who complete the M.Phil degree in a recognized University are also eligible for Ph.D., entry consideration to be considered on its own merit.
