course break up of agro-polytechnic

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COURSE BREAK UP
OF
AGRO-POLYTECHNIC
(AGRICULTURE SCIENCE)
1ST YEAR 1ST SEMESTER

Sl.no Course Title Course Number Credit hrs

1 Rainfed Agriculture PTAg-111 1+1
2 Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management PTAg-112 1+1
3 Fundamental of soil science PTAg-113 1+1
4 Principles & Practices of Agroforestry PTAg-114 1+1
5 Physiology of crop plants PTAg-115- 2+1
6 Fundamentals of plant pathology PTAg-116 1+1
7 Rural sociology & community PTAg-117 2+1
Development
8 Principles of insect pestmanagement PTAg-118 1+1
9 Agro-meteorology PTAg-119 1+1

Total=10+10=20
SL. NO COURSE NAME COURSE NO CREDIT NO OF CLASSES TO BE
HOUR TAKEN
1 Rainfed PTAg-111 1+1 16 theory class +16
Agriculture practical class

LESSON NO THEORY CLASS CLASS TEACHING
NO(Each METHODS
class – 50 TO BE USED
minute)
Lesson -1 Dry land farming – definitions, constrains - climate, soil, 2
technological and socio-economic.

Lesson -2 Geological distribution of dry land of India. 1

Lesson -3 Drought- definition, effect on plant growth, drought 3
management. Principles for moisture conservation and
alternate land use system. Interactive
Lesson -4 Contingent crop planning for different agro climatic zones 2 teaching
of the state. &
Lesson -5 Watershed management – definition, objective, factors 2 Group
affecting the operation of water shed. Data required for Discussion
management planning according to capability.
Lesson -6 Water harvesting and recycling. 1
Lesson -7 Mechanical measures for soil and water conservation. 2
Lesson -8 Biological measures for soil and water conservation. 1
Lesson -9 Pasture development, agro forestry, Animal husbandry and 1
Pisciculture.
Lesson -10 Evaluation of watershed cost: benefits analysis 1
TOTAL CLASS 16

LESSON NO PRACTICAL CLASS CLASS REMARKS
NO(Each
class – 1hr40
minute)
Lesson -1 Study on compost, vermicompost, their preparation, 2
application and advantages.

Lesson -2 Study on biofertilizers and their uses. 1

Lesson -3 Study on efficient rainfed cropping systems including 2
relay cropping, intercropping, mixed cropping & working Site for
out their indices. experiment is
Lesson -4 Calculation of fertilizer dose in intercropping system & 1 KVK
efficient method of fertilizer application. Vermicompost
Lesson -5 Study on insitu methods of soil and water conservation 2 unit,
including summer ploughing, deep ploughing, contour and RRTTS
bunding, graded bunding, mulching, etc. Agro
Lesson -6 Study of agrometeorological observatory and measurement 2 meteorological
of meteorological parameters. observatory
Lesson -7 Study of seed hardening and seed priming. 2 unit.
Lesson -8 Determination of soil moisture content: i) 2
Thermogravimetric method ii)Volumetric method
Lesson -9 Determination of BD and PD of soil. 1
Lesson -10 Determination of Field capacity and PWP of soil. 1
TOTAL CLASS 16

SL. NO COURSE NAME COURSE NO CREDIT NO OF CLASSES TO
HOUR BE TAKEN
2 Soil Fertility & PTAg-112 1+1 16 theory class +16
Nutrient practical class
Management

LESSON NO THEORY CLASS CLASS TEACHING
NO(Each METHODS
class – 50 TO BE USED
minute)
Lesson -1 Soil fertility and productivity- factors affecting, features of 2
good soil management.

Lesson -2 Problems of supply and availability of nutrients, relation 1
between nutrient supply and crop growth.
Lesson -3 Organic farming – basic concepts and definitions. 1

Lesson -4 Criteria of essentiality of nutrients- Essential plant nutrients- 2
Interactive
their functions, nutrient deficiency symptoms.
teaching
Lesson -5 Transformation and dynamics of major plant nutrients. 1
&
Lesson -6 Preparation and use of farmyard manure-compost, green 2 Group
manures, vermicompost, biofertilizers and other organic Discussion.
concentrates their composition availability and crop responses.
Lesson -7 Recycling of organic wastes and residue management. 1
Lesson -8 Commercial fertilizers, composition, relative fertilizer value 2
and cost; crop response to different nutrients.
Lesson -9 Residual effects and fertilizer use efficiency, fertilizer mixtures 1
and grades, agronomic, chemical and physiological methods of
increasing fertilizer use efficiency nutrient interactions
Lesson -10 Time and methods of manures and fertilizers application, foliar 1
application and its concept
Lesson -11 Relative performance of organic and inorganic manures, 1
Lesson -12 Economics of fertilizer use, Integrated nutrient management, 1
use of vermicompost & residual waste in crops.
TOTAL CLASS 16

LESSON NO PRACTICAL CLASS CLASS REMARKS
NO(Each
class –
1hr40
minute)
Lesson -1 Determination of pH, EC. 2
Lesson -2 Determination of organic C in soils. 2 Site for
experiment is
Lesson -3 Determination of total N in soils. 2
KVK soil
Lesson -4 Determination of total N,P,K ,S in soils. 4 testing
laboratory.
Lesson -5 Determination of available N,P,K ,S in plantss. 4

Lesson -6 Interpretation of interaction effects, computation of economic 2
and yield.
TOTAL CLASS 16

SL. NO COURSE NAME COURSE NO CREDIT NO OF CLASSES TO
HOUR BE TAKEN
3 Fundamental of soil PTAg-113 1+1 16 theory class +16
science practical class

LESSON NO THEORY CLASS CLASS TEACHING
NO(Each METHODS
class – 50 TO BE USED
minute)
Lesson -1 Definition of soil, soil as a medium for plant growth 1
Lesson -2 Soil profile, surface soil and sub soil. 1
Interactive
Lesson -3 Composition of surface soil 1
teaching
Lesson -4 Rocks &Minerals 3 &
Group
Lesson -5 Weathering, soil formation 3
Discussion.
Lesson -6 Soil physical,. 2
Lesson -7 chemical and biological properties 2
Lesson -8 Soils of Odisha 2
Lesson -9 Importance of soil organic matter. 1
TOTAL CLASS 16

LESSON NO PRACTICAL CLASS CLASS REMARKS
NO(Each
class –
1hr40
minute)
Lesson -1 Study of soil profile. 1
Lesson -2 Acquaintance with different types of soils of Odisha. 3
Lesson -3 Soil sample collection . 2
Lesson -4 Soil processing ,Determination of soil texture. 2 Site for
experiment is
Lesson -5 Determination of soil pH & Electrical conductance. 1
KVK soil
Lesson -6 Determination of water holding capacity. 2 testing
laboratory.
Lesson -7 Determination of Soil organic matter. 2

Lesson -8 Measurement of biological activity through soil respiration. 3
TOTAL CLASS 16
SL. NO COURSE NAME COURSE NO CREDIT NO OF CLASSES TO
HOUR BE TAKEN
4 Principles & PTAg-114 1+1 16 theory class +16
Practices of practical class
Agroforestry

LESSON NO THEORY CLASS CLASS TEACHING
NO(Each METHODS
class – 50 TO BE USED
minute)
Lesson -1 Agro forestry - definition, objectives and scope. Advantages 2
and disadvantages of agroforestry.

Lesson -2 Classification of Agro forestry systems - structural, 2

functional, socio-economic and ecological basis.
Lesson -3 Agro forestry and soil productivity. Tree-crop interaction in 1
Interactive
agro forestry.
teaching
Lesson -4 Principles of species selection for Agro forestry. Trees 2
&
suitable for Agroforestry and their characteristics.
Group
Lesson -5 Tree architecture, canopy management - lopping, pruning, 2 Discussion.
pollarding and hedging.
Lesson -6 Diagnosis and Design. Procedure of agroforestry D & D. 2
Lesson -7 Agroforestry systems in different agro climatic zones of 2
Odisha Components, production and management techniques.
Lesson -8 Economics of Agroforestry systems. 1
Lesson -9 Agroforestry for wasteland and watershed management. 2
Lesson -10 Agroforestry and maintenance of biodiversity. 2
Lesson -11 Agroforestry for climate change adaptation and mitigation. 2
TOTAL CLASS 16

LESSON NO PRACTICAL CLASS CLASS REMARKS
NO(Each
class –
1hr40
minute)
Lesson -1 Study of agroforestry layout 2
Lesson -2 Sequence of operations in management of the system 2 Site for
experiment is
Lesson -3 Visit to farmer’s field where agroforestry is practised 2
KVK
Lesson -4 Study of agroforestry systems/ practices 2
Agroforestry
Lesson -5 Study different traditional agroforestry systems in field 2 unit and visit
Lesson -6 designing the improved models 2 nearby villages
Lesson -7 Visit to rural areas to study the land use pattern 2 to APC
Lesson -8 preparing suitable designs for the farmers of the area 2
TOTAL CLASS 16
SL. NO COURSE NAME COURSE NO CREDIT NO OF CLASSES TO
HOUR BE TAKEN
5 Physiology of crop PTAg-115 2+1 32 theory class +16
plants practical class

LESSON NO THEORY CLASS CLASS TEACHING
NO(Each METHODS
class – 50 TO BE USED
minute)
Lesson -1 Introduction to crop physiology 1
Lesson -2 Role of water in plant, Osmosis, Imbibition, Water potential, 3
Absorption of water.

Lesson -3 Loss of water from plant, Factors affecting water loss and 2
water absorption by plants.
Lesson -4 Importance of Photosynthesis, C3, C4 & CAM plants, 5

factors affecting photosynthesis.
Lesson -5 Plant respiration and importance of respiration. 3
Lesson -6 Essential elements-criteria for essentiality, classification, 4
function, deficiency symptoms of individual elements and
Interactive
their remedial measures.
teaching
Lesson -7 Seed development, Seed germination, factors affecting 3
&
germination.
Group
Lesson -8 Seed dormancy, Causes of dormancy and breaking of seed 3 Discussion
dormancy, advantages & disadvantages of Dormancy.
Lesson -9 Growth regulating substances, classification, physiological 3
role & their application in Crop improvement.
Lesson -10 Photoperiodism, Vernalization, Types of photoperiodic 3
responses, significance of Vernalisation.
Lesson -11 Type of stresses, Effect of water and temperature stress on 2
crop plants
TOTAL CLASS 32

LESSON NO PRACTICAL CLASS CLASS REMARKS
NO(Each
class –
1hr40
minute)
Lesson -1 Preparation of different standard solutions. 4
Lesson -2 Determination of osmotic potential & water potential of plant 1
tissues.
Only theory
Lesson -3 Effect of temperature on seed imbibitions. 1
part is taught
Lesson -4 Effect of seed coat & osmotic concentration on imbibitions. 1
by showing
Lesson -5 Measurement of transpiration & absorption in plants. 2
diagrams can’t
Lesson -6 Measurement of water content, RWC & RWD of plant 2
be
samples.
demonstrated
Lesson -7 Determination of Chlorophyll content of leaf samples. 1
due to
Lesson -8 Determination of OM ,ash content and qualitative test of plant 2 unavailability
ash for ions. of requisites.
Lesson -9 Methods of breaking seed dormancy. 1
Lesson -10 Quick viability test of different crop seeds. 1
TOTAL CLASS 16
SL. NO COURSE NAME COURSE NO CREDIT NO OF CLASSES TO
HOUR BE TAKEN
6 Fundamentals of PTAg-116 1+1 16 theory class +16
plant pathology practical class

LESSON NO THEORY CLASS CLASS TEACHING
NO(Each METHODS
class – 50 TO BE USED
minute)
Lesson -1 Introduction, History of Plant Pathology. 1
Lesson -2 Important plant pathogenic organisms, different groups, 3
fungi, bacteria, fastidious vesicular bacteria, phytoplasmas,

viruses, viriods, algae, protozoa and phanerogamic parasites
with examples of disease caused by them.
Lesson -3 General characters of fungi, definition of fungus, somatic 3
Interactive
structures, types of fungal thalli, fungal tissues, modifications
teaching
of thallus, Reproduction in fungi (asexual and sexual).
&
Lesson -4 Definition and objectives of plant Pathology, Terms and 1
Group
concepts in Plant pathology
Discussion
Lesson -5 Survival and dispersal of plant pathogens, Plant disease 1
epidemiology.
Lesson -6 General principles of plant disease management- Importance, 2
general Principles- avoidance, exclusion, protection.
Lesson -7 Role and mechanisms of biological control and PGPR 3
Physical Methods- Heat, Chemical methods- Methods of
application of fungicides.
Lesson -8 Host plant resistance. 1
Lesson -9 Integrated plant disease management (IDM) - Concept 1
advantages and importance
TOTAL CLASS 16

LESSON NO PRACTICAL CLASS CLASS REMARKS
NO(Each
class –
1hr40
minute)
Lesson -1 General instruction, Familiarization with instruments, 1  
materials, glassware etc. in a laboratory:  
Lesson -2 Practice of Aseptic methods: Evaluation of aseptic techniques 1  
with Routine culture media tubes,  
Lesson -3 Evaluation of aseptic technique with a Potato dextrose agar 2  
plate

Lesson -4 Methods of Sterilization and preparation of media, Preparation 2 Can’t be
of Potato dextrose agar, Potato dextrose agar plates and slants demonstrated
Lesson -5 Sterilization of glassware by Dry heating 1 due to
Lesson -6 Plating methods for Isolation and Purification of bacteria 1 unavailability
Lesson -7 Isolation of bacteria by Streak plate and pour plate methods 1 of requisites 
Lesson -8 Plant disease symptom identification and preservation of 1
disease samples
Lesson -9 Isolation techniques for plant pathogens, Study of common 1
fungal pathogens
Lesson -10 Demonstration of Koch’s postulates, Study of different groups 1
of fungicides and antibiotics
Lesson -11 Preparation of fungicides- Bordeaux mixture, Bordeaux paste, 1
Chestnut compound
Lesson -12 Methods of application of fungicides- seed, soil and foliar 2
Lesson -13 Bio-control of plant pathogens- dual culture techniques, seed 1
treatment.
TOTAL CLASS 16

SL. NO COURSE NAME COURSE NO CREDIT NO OF CLASSES TO
HOUR BE TAKEN
7 Rural sociology & PTAg-117 2+1 32 theory class +16
community practical class
Development

LESSON NO THEORY CLASS CLASS TEACHING
NO(Each METHODS
class – 50 TO BE USED
minute)
Lesson -1 Sociology and Rural Sociology, Meaning, Definition, Scope. 2
Lesson -2 Importance of Rural Sociology in Agricultural Extension. 3
Interrelationship between Rural Sociology & Agricultural

Extension.
Lesson -3 Indian Rural Society, Important characteristics, Differences 2
between Rural and Urban societies.

Lesson -4 Social Groups – Meaning, Definition, Classification, 2
Motivation in group formation.
Lesson -5 Social Stratification –Meaning, Definition, Functions. 2
Interactive
Lesson -6 Cultural concepts –Culture, Customs, Folkways, Mores, 3 teaching
Taboos, Rituals and Traditions. &
Lesson -7 Social Values and Attitudes – Meaning, Definition. 3 Group
Discussion
Lesson -8 Social Institutions– Meaning, Definition Major institutions in 3
Rural society, Functions and their Role in Agricultural
Extension.
Lesson -9 Social Control – Meaning, Definition. 2
Lesson-10 Social change – Meaning, Definition, Nature of Social 2
change.

Lesson -11 Leadership – Meaning, Definition, Classification, Roles of a 3
leader,
Lesson -12 Community Development Process-Meaning, Objective, Steps 5
& Principles, Panchayati Raj System.
TOTAL CLASS 32

LESSON NO PRACTICAL CLASS CLASS REMARKS
NO(Each
class –
1hr40
minute)
Lesson -1 Preparation of Interview Schedule to collect information from 4
villager
Site for
Lesson -2 Identification of various social and cultural patterns of rural 4
experiment is
society through field visit
KVK training
Lesson -3 Identification of leaders through various methods 4
hall and visit
Lesson -4 Visit to various rural institutions to study their structure & 4
nearby villages
function and report submission
to APC
.
TOTAL CLASS 16

SL. NO COURSE NAME COURSE NO CREDIT NO OF CLASSES TO
HOUR BE TAKEN
8 Principles of insect PTAg-118 1+1 16 theory class +16
pest management practical class

LESSON NO THEORY CLASS CLASS TEACHING
NO(Each METHODS
class – 50 TO BE USED
minute)
Lesson -1 Definition and categories of pest, brief history of pest control 1 
Lesson -2 Pest control options: physical, Mechanical, Cultural control 1 
Biological control, Common predators, parasites, steps

involved in biological control, important bio-control agents
and their use.
Lesson -3 Host plant resistance 2 
Interactive
Lesson -4 legislative, genetical and chemical methods 2 
teaching
Lesson -5 Classification of insecticides , their mode of action , newer 2  &
molecules Group
Lesson -6 Insect pheromone, hormone, chitin inhibitors, naturalites etc. 2  Discussion
Lesson -7 Insect resistance , resurgence, secondary pest outbreak, 2 
pesticide compatibility, synergists, pesticide residues, bio-
magnification and food chain contamination, Safe use of
pesticides, Symptoms of poisoning, first aid measures, and
recommended antidotes.
Lesson -8 Integrated pest management: Definition, concepts, decision 3 
making tools, pest monitoring social, ecological and economic
aspects of IPM. Future of IPM in Odisha.
TOTAL CLASS 16

LESSON NO PRACTICAL CLASS CLASS REMARKS
NO(Each
class –
1hr40
minute)
Lesson -1 Acquaintance with commonly used insecticides, acaricides, 3
rodentocides.

Lesson -2 Preparation of spray solutions 1
Lesson -3 Various additives like emulsifier, stickers, spreaders, wetting 2
agent, inter materials etc and their use
Taught but
Lesson -4 Various plant protection appliances 2