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Agri-Informatics (B.Sc Agriculture)

Computers, databases, internet, decision support systems and ICT applications in agriculture.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters20Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Unit 1: Computer Fundamentals 4 topics
  1. Components of a computer: input, output, CPU, memory
  2. Hardware and software
  3. Memory units
  4. Operating systems
02Unit 2: Office Applications and Internet 4 topics
  1. Word processing
  2. Spreadsheets: formulas, functions and charts
  3. Presentations
  4. Internet, WWW and e-mail
03Unit 3: Databases and Decision Support Systems 4 topics
  1. Database concepts and DBMS
  2. Decision support systems
  3. Expert systems in agriculture
  4. Crop simulation models: DSSAT, InfoCrop
04Unit 4: ICT in Agriculture 4 topics
  1. e-Agriculture concepts
  2. Kisan Call Centre and mKisan
  3. e-NAM, AGMARKNET and Soil Health Card portal
  4. Mobile apps for farmers
05Unit 5: Remote Sensing, GIS and Precision Agriculture 4 topics
  1. Remote sensing and vegetation indices
  2. GIS and its applications
  3. GPS
  4. Precision farming

About

You will be able to

  • Describe computer hardware, software, memory units and operating systems
  • Use word processing, spreadsheets (formulas and charts) and the internet for agricultural work
  • Explain databases, decision support systems, expert systems and crop simulation models
  • Use ICT services for farmers such as Kisan Call Centre, mKisan, e-NAM and AGMARKNET
  • Explain remote sensing, GIS, GPS and their use in precision agriculture

Who it is for

  • B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students of Semester 3 (ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus)
  • Students of UP agriculture colleges preparing for semester exams or back papers
  • Aspirants revising basics for ICAR / state agriculture exams

What you need

  • Basic familiarity with a computer or smartphone
  • Access to a computer with MS Office / LibreOffice for practicals

Questions

Which syllabus does this course follow?

It follows the ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus of B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, Semester 3, used by UP agricultural universities and agriculture colleges.

What if my university syllabus is different?

The centre follows your own university's syllabus and previous papers; units missing here are added for your batch.

Does it help for competitive exams?

Yes - the same topics are asked in ICAR AIEEA PG, JRF, state agriculture officer and banking AFO exams.

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