Semester 1

Theory: Algebra: Progressions- Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic Progressions.

Matrices: Definition of Matrices, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Transpose and Inverse up to 3rd orderby adjoint method, Properties of determinants up to 3rd order and their evaluation.

Differential Calculus: Definition - Differentiation of function using first principle, Derivatives of sum, difference, product and quotient of two functions, Methods, Increasing and Decreasing Functions. Application of Differentiation- Growth rate, Average Cost, and Marginal cost, Marginal Cost, Marginal Revenue. Partial differentiation: Homogeneous function, Euler’s theorem, Maximaand Minima of the functions of the form y = f (x) and y = f (x1, x2).

Integral Calculus: Integration -Definite and Indefinite Integrals-Methods- Integration by substitution, Integration by parts. Area under simple well-known curves.

Mathematical Models: Agricultural systems - Mathematical models - classification of mathematical models- Fitting of Linear, quadratic and exponential models to experimental data.

1. To provide knowledge on different branches of horticulture viz. pomology, olericulture, floriculture and landscaping, spices and medicinal plants

2. To provide knowledge on orchard management, propagation methods, cultural operations and nutrient

management of horticultural crops

3. To provide knowledge on different physiological aspects of horticultural crops

Provide knowledge on concept and importance of sociology and rural sociology as well as the relationship with Extension Education

To make the students aware about farming-based livelihood systems in agriculture

To disseminate the knowledge and skill how farming-based systems can be a source of livelihood

To impart the basic and fundamental knowledge of Agronomy

Help for cultural integration of students from different backgrounds

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Know about the operational framework of academic process in the University/College/Institute Instilling life and social skills, Social Awareness, Ethics and Values, Team Work, Leadership, Creativity, etc.

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Identify the traditional values and indigenous cultures along with diverse potentialities both in indigenous and developed scenario.

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Identify strength and weakness of the students in different core areas of the discipline.

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The details of activities will be decided by the parent universities. The structure shall include, but not restricted to:

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Discussions on operational framework of academic process in the University, as well as interactions with academic and research managers of the University

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Interaction with alumni, business leaders, perspective employers, outstanding achievers in related fields, and people with inspiring life experiences

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Group activities to identify the strength and weakness of students (with expert advice for their improvement) as well as to create a platform for students to learn from each other’s life experiences

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Activities to enhance cultural Integration of students from different backgrounds. Field visits to related fields/ establishments

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Sessions on personality development (instilling life and social skills, social awareness, ethics and values, team work, leadership, etc.) and communication skills

To impart knowledge on soil genesis, basic soil properties with respect to plant growth

This course intends to impart knowledge about the ethics and values to be followed as an Agriculture Professional