Master of Science (Agriculture) » COER University

Master of Science (Agriculture)

OVERVIEW

M.Sc. in Agriculture programs are 2- year long full- time course divided into 4 semesters, with each semester lasting a period of 6 months. We are providing an M.Sc. Agriculture degree with the following specializations:

M.Sc. Agriculture (with specialization in Agronomy)

The course is designed to offer eligible candidates, advanced insight into the means of providing options for sustainable agriculture for both the wellness of the environment and humans who consume agricultural produce.

Students are taught the proper ways to communicate with the public, farmers and fellow scientists through a wide range of methods. With an increase in the need for new ways to improve sustainable agricultural practices, the discipline is fast gaining popularity in the country, in both government and private sectors.

Eligibility Criteria 

Duration

B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture from a Recognized university with 50% marks

2 year

 

CURRICULUMS

 

SEMESTER–I

 

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

TYPE

HOURS

CREDIT

L

T

P

MSAG101

Modern concepts in crop production

C

3

0

0

3

MSAG102

Principles & practices of soil fertility & nutrient management

C

2

0

0

2

MSAG103

Principles & practices of weed management

C

2

0

0

2

MSAG104

Principles & practices of water management

C

2

0

0

2

MSTAT181

Statistical methods for applied science

Supporting

2

0

0

2

MPGS182

Intellectual property & Its mgt in agriculture

Common

1

0

0

1

MSAG181

Communication skill & personality development

Supporting

2

0

0

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

                                               PRACTICALS

MSAG191

Principles & practices of soil fertility & nutrient management

C

0

0

2

1

MSAG192

Principles & practices of weed management

C

0

0

2

1

MSAG193

Principles & practices of water management

C

0

0

2

1

MSAG194

Library & information  services

Common

0

0

2

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

 

18

 

SEMESTER–II

 

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

TYPE

HOURS

CREDIT

L

T

P

MSAG201

Conservation Agriculture

C

1

0

0

1

MSAG202

Agronomy of major cereal & pulses

C

2

0

0

2

MSAG203

Agronomy of oilseed, fiber & sugart crops

C

2

0

0

2

MSAG204

Agrostology & Agroforestry

C

2

0

0

2

MSAG204

Agronomy of medicinal,aromatic & under utilized crops

C

2

0

0

2

MSTAT281

Experimental design

Supporting

2

0

0

2

MPGS281

Agriculture research, research ethics & rural development programmes

Common

1

0

0

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

PRACTICALS

MSAG291

Conservation Agriculture

C

0

0

2

1

MSAG292

Agronomy of oilseed, fiber & sugar crops

C

0

0

2

1

MSAG293

Agronomy of medicinal, aromatic & underutilized crops

C

0

0

2

1

MSAG294

Agrostology & Agroforestry

C

0

0

2

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

 

16

               

 

SEMESTER–III

 

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

TYPE

HOURS

CREDIT

L

T

P

MSAG301

Dryland farming & watershed management

C

2

0

0

2

MSAG302

Cropping system & sustainable agriculture

C

2

0

0

2

MSAG303

Principles & practices of organic farming

C

2

0

0

2

MSAG304

Agronomy of fodder & forage crops

C

1

0

0

1

MAUT001

Disaster management

Audit

1

0

0

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

PRACTICAL

MSAG391

Dry land farming & watershed management

C

0

0

2

1

MSAG392

Principles & practices of organic farming

C

0

0

2

1

MSAG393

Agronomy of fodder & forage crops

C

0

0

2

1

MSAG394

Master ‘s Seminar

C

0

0

2

1

MPGS391

Technical writing & communication skill

Common

0

0

2

1

MPGS392

Basic concept in laboratory techniques

Common

0

0

2

1

MSAG395

Master’s research

PJ

0

0

2

2

TOTAL

 

 

 

16

 

SEMESTER–IV

 

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

TYPE

HOURS

CREDIT

L

T

P

PRACTICAL

MSAG491

Master Research  (Thesis & Viva – Voce)

PJ

 

0

0

40

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

 

70

 

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