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Welcome to School of Agriculture
About the School :
Need and justification for establishing the new college :
- Chengalpattu District-a glance :
Chengalpattu district in Tamil Nadu was separated from Kanchipuram district on 29/11/2019. Originally it was known as Chingleput and subsequently changed as Chengalpattu. The city is believed to have been named after a lilly called “Chenkazhuneer poo” which is found abundantly in this region on the palar river. Chengalpatttu town is the head quarters of the District which is located 56 kms away from the state capital Chennai on the National Highway 45. It has two largest cities like Pallavaram and Tambaram. This is also called as the Gateway of Chennai for the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. The total area of the district is 2945 Sq. km. with a population of 2556423. Tamil is the official language of this district as in case of any other district of the state. It falls under the Lok sabha constituency Kanchipuram and there is one Legislative assembly constituency namely Chengalpattu. There are 3 revenue divisions, 16 panchayats,8 municipalities, 8 panchayat unions, 12 town panchayats and 359 rural village panchayats in the district. The soil is predominantly sandy, alluvial and to little extent clay. The major crops grown in the district are paddy, sugar cane, pulses, vegetables and millets. Bay of Bengal is the boundary of the district in the east direction. The period from November to February in pleasant with a climate full of warm days and cool nights. Summer affects from middle of March and the temperature rise upto 38 – 40o c. during peak summer. The average temperature ranges from 22o c. during January to 38o c. during May – June. Summer rains are spare and the first monsoon southwest monsoon sets in June and continues upto September. The north east monsoon sets in October and continues up to December to January. The average rainfall of the district is about 1300 – 1400 mm annually. The district was formally ruled by the kings of Vijayanagaram and after the defeat by the deccan sulthanites at battle of Khalikota in 1565 it was ruled by deccan sultans. The fortress at Chengalpattu was built by the Vijayanagar kings in the 16th century. Mahabalipuram, the icon of Pallavas architecture and sculpture has a seashore temple which is a world famous tourist spot. Chengalpattu district has a government medical college at Chengalpattu town which is a landmark for the town. The chengalpattu government hospital is the largest Government hospital in this district. A Principle court of the district and Dr. Ambedhkar law college are also function in this town.
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Need for an Agriculture College in Chengalpattu District :
Chengalpattu district being adjacent to the state capital Chennai district has a huge floating population in addition to the permanent residence of the district. It has got a number of Engineering colleges, Arts and Science colleges and one deemed to be University besides Bharath University. There is a national level institution on ocean technology in this district. Being adjacent to the state capital, the district is the victim of forcible conversion of the agricultural land for industrial and residential purposes. Due to this, the cultivated area is shrinking considerably. There is a pressure on the local farmers to go for continuous cultivation of their limited land not only to generate income but also to meet the food demand of the local population. Due to a high monsoon rainfall, about 70 to 80 per cent of the cultivated lands are always put under mono-cropping like paddy. There is a huge demand for other agricultural produces like vegetables, fruits etc. not only for the local population but also for the urbanites in the state capital. The agriculture activities in the district need special attention due to pressure in land for various expansion programme. Additional technical manpower is needed for the agriculture field in this district.
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Social relevance of Agricultural Education :
Chengalpattu district is located at 12o 41’ N and 79o 58’ E and it has an average elevation of about 6 m. The farmers in the district are only adopting the traditional practices of crop cultivation throwing a vast opportunity to introduce newer technologies for crop cultivation in this area. New technologies like SRI for paddy, protected cultivation like polyhouse and green house cultivation, improving the activities of allied farming like fishery, dairying, sheep rearing are need of the hour to better utilize the available agricultural resources in this district besides improving the income of the farmers. Further the agricultural diversity that can be introduced in the district by cultivating more of minor millets, pulses during the non monsoon period and introducing different cropping system, agri horticultural sytem and agro forestry cultivation will ensure the livelihood opportunity of the farmers of this district. All these calls for a technology intervention which can be offered by the agricultural faculty established by Bharath University. The establishment of this faculty will help the students, seeking for higher studies in the local area with agricultural background and provide them technical knowledge which they can use for their entrepreneurship after completion of their degree; therefore the establishment of the faculty in this district is highly justified .
BIHER
B.Sc - Agriculture :
- PEOs
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- PSOs
- Regulation
- Curriculum Syllabus
Programme Educational Objectives – (PEOs)
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PEO 1:
To inculcate the reasoning power through understanding the fundamentals of agriculture and to evaluate the practical problems in crop production, processing, storage, and marketing and to make appropriate decision based on technical and scientific knowledge acquired during education in solving any problem in practical agriculture. To understand the scientific aspects of agriculture and apply various technologies in research activities of crop improvement and evolving new technologies.
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PEO 2:
To acquire knowledge and to establish oneself as a successful and dynamic professional in the field of agriculture both locally and globally. To persue lifelong learning participation in post graduation, research programme and to utilize the knowledge for advancement in teaching, research and in practical agriculture.
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PEO 3:
To acquire knowledge and to establish oneself as a successful and dynamic professional in the field of agriculture both locally and globally. To pursue lifelong learning participation in postgraduation, research programme and to utilize the knowledge for advancement in teaching, research and in practical Agriculture.
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PEO 4:
To streamline the thinking ability to be a team leader in coordinating with team members having a good interpersonal relationship and act as a technical advisor for Agricultural Industry..
Programme Outcomes – (POs)
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PO 1: Domain Knowledge:
Impart knowledge of basic sciences, applied sciences, fundamentals in agriculture and related fields..
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PO 2: Problem analysis:
To identify, review, analyse and formulate the problem in agricultural practices and post-harvest techniques.
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PO 3: Problem solutions:
Understand the impact of the professional agricultural solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge and need for sustainable development. To demonstrate capacity to think critically and select viable solutions to solve problems.
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PO 4: Conduct surveys and investigations:
Understand how all aspects of agriculture are linked by scientists, marketers and producers to understand for the production output and to make an economically viable decision. To understand how employer characteristics and decision-making at various levels enhance the success of an agricultural enterprise. To understand components of agri-business and economics of market.
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PO 5: Usage of Modern Tools:
Knowledge of Weather codes and Symbols, Reading and Recording of weather and climatic data. To get trained to maintain climatological records, soil data, soil nutrition and modern biotechnology usage in agriculture. Communication methods and to develops such product through financial supports of banks etc.,
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PO 6: Societal role:
To demonstrate research-based knowledge of the legal and ethical environment impacting agricultural organizations and exhibit an understanding and appreciation of the ethical implications of decisions
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PO 7: Environment and Sustainability:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in agriculture and horticulture production and the breadth and depth of the profession of agriculture and horticulture. Basic biology: taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, and physiology. The characteristics of the environment and their influence on plant growth and development. Current applications of agricultural and horticultural principles and practices for propagation, pest management, production, maintenance, and business practices. Comprehensive knowledge of agricultural and horticultural production.
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PO 8: Ethics:
To develop critical and self-critical opinion and approach aiming at solving the most important practical problems in the field of agriculture by applying gained competencies and in accordance with high standards of academic integrity (ethics and moral) both in the profession and in society as a whole.
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PO 9: Individual and Team Work:
To demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the importance of the impact of globalization and diversity in modern agriculture organizations. Understanding of globalization and NGO working. To develop competence to work in Government, public and private sectors as an individual and as a team for sustainable agriculture.
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PO 10: Communication:
To demonstrate the ability to analyse data and draw appropriate statistical conclusions. To demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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PO 11: Project Management and Finance:
Able to demonstrate critical thinking and prepare projects to solve the problem and apply them to a variety of animal and or plant production systems.
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PO 12: Life-long Learning:
This programme will also help students to enhance their employability for jobs in different sectors including self-employment as an Agri- entrepreneur..
Programme Specific Outcomes – (PSOs)
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PSO 1:
Students shall have self confidence in handling agronomy of crop production by employing scientific tools to resolve problems and issues at local farm level and also to address national perspectives.
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PSO 2:
Students shall have smart skill in Crop improvement with integrating fundamentals in breeding/development of new crop varieties and seed production..
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PSO 3:
Students shall have ability to demonstrate with knowledge for creating awareness among the farmers and extension functionaries on soil structure and plant protection strategies.
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PSO 4:
Students shall have ability to know the smart way in production technology of commercial Horticulture on PAN India basis and market lead agriculture..
Regulation
Curriculum Syllabus
Deans Desk :
- Dr. S. Mariyappan, M.Sc. (Horti.), Ph.D,
- Professor and Dean,
- School of Agriculture, BIHER
Agriculture practice is the back bone of our country. It plays a vital role in India’s economy. In the pandemic period, Agricultural activity only increased our nation’s GDP than any other industrial activity. In India more than 75% of people are directly or indirectly depending on Agricultural activity for their livelihood.
Now a days, Agriculture is one of the challenging practices. Because of swelling population and shrinking land area, environmental changes, pest and disease infection, etc., the traditional method of cultivation practices will be facing lot of trouble to get more economic yield by farmers. The government also facing trouble in feeding the humongous population.
The scientific methods of Agricultural practice can help farmers to overcome all the challenges in the field. In this point of view Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER) is offering B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture programme to produce good Agricultural graduates for developing future Agricultural activity. We are providing best scientific Agricultural knowledge to the students with well qualified faculty.
This course provides wider knowledge to the students giving best placement opportunities to in various Agricultural and Administrative sectors. Hence, we are happily inviting youngsters to join B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture programme in our institution.
Board of Studies
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Vision & Mission
Our Vision :
To excel in Agriculture through education, innovative strategies, and ideas by smart research infusion to multidimensional field problem of the State to ensure farm productivity, rural livelihood, food security and safe environmental in changing climate.
Our Mission :
- To enable students with academic ambience for transforming education and experiences matching need of the hour.
- To invigorate research and infrastructure for addressing food and nutritional issues.
- To produce graduates to serve the state and nation for enhancing livelihood of farmers by advancing, sharing, and applying knowledge acquired by them.
- To translate scientifically proven concepts as economically viable and socially acceptable products.
Our Goal :
- To develop a holistic approach in educating the students with a view to make them Well equipped to address the agrarian issues.
- To develop technology through research which will be easily available to all groups of farmers at an affordable cost.
- To Strengthen the extension activities and redefine the approach to help the farmers by creating an atmosphere which is farmers friendly.
- To establish national and international contacts to adopt newer technologies in Agricultural research and benefit the farmers.
- To inculcate leadership quality in the students with a Complete Personlity and aquire the knowledge to face any challenge.
- To develop curriculum which will meet the changing trend in the field of Agriculture.
- To become a leader and path finder in searching new fields/avenue in Agricultural education.
- To evaluate and fine tune the academic and practical instructions to up grade the technical competency of the students.
Our Strategy :
- To establish an institution which will be an ultimate destination for an excellent and need based education in the field of Agricultural science.
- To develop research and development based system of education and deliverables to benefit the farmers and the country as a whole.
- To establish state of art facilities to impart excellent education to the students.
- To establish interface between various stake holders like industry, corporates at national and international level and make deliverables from such interfaces.
Our Objectives :
- To establish a learning centre to graduate students and mould them as a leader to meet the changing demand in the field of Agriculture.
- To inculcate the skill of adoption to new technologies by the students and transform Agriculture as an enterprise with commercial outlook.
- To transform the basic concept of agriculture from an age old profession to business oriented profession.