{"id":2180,"date":"2021-08-06T06:59:40","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T06:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bot.jfn.ac.lk\/?page_id=2180"},"modified":"2024-08-13T07:45:01","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T07:45:01","slug":"4x","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bot.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php\/4x\/","title":{"rendered":"Level 4X"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2180\" class=\"elementor elementor-2180\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ef04cf6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ef04cf6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5344daa9\" data-id=\"5344daa9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-544f1376 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"544f1376\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>BOA401X3 : Fermentation Technology<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Course code <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">BOA401X3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Course title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">Fermentation Technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"142\"><strong>Notional hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"147\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Theory<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">Practical<\/td>\n<td width=\"77\">Field visit<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Independent Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"147\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">24<\/td>\n<td width=\"77\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Objective\/s <\/strong>\n\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Explain the process of fermentation and related technology<\/li>\n \t<li>Compare various applications of fermentation<\/li>\n \t<li>Impart knowledge in the synthesis of value added products using fermentation technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Intended learning outcomes<\/strong>\n\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Describe how the bioreactors are used in large scale operations<\/li>\n \t<li>Elaborate the essential products of fermentation in industries<\/li>\n \t<li>Discuss the microbial growth kinetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Introduction, types and process of fermentation, bioreactor design and operation<\/li>\n \t<li>Fermentation kinetics; Biological applications of fermentation technology; process monitoring; recovery of products and purification strain improvement,<\/li>\n \t<li>Microbial enzymes through solid state fermentation, Various industrial value-added product biosynthesis using fermentation technology.<\/li>\n \t<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Teaching and Learning Methods \/ Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">Lectures, practical sessions, tutorial discussion, small group discussions, field-based studies, e \u2013 Learning and online based teaching. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Evaluation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\"><li>Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Examination: 70%<\/li>\n\n<li>Practical: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70%<\/li>\n\n<li>Overall marks = (6MT+4MP)\/10,<\/li>\n\nMT &#8211; Marks for theory component, MP &#8211; Marks for practical component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Recommended References<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Peter Stanbury, Whitaker, A.,&nbsp;Hall, S. (2016). Principles of Fermentation Technology. 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Ed., london, Elsevier.<\/li>\n \t<li>Aydin, B. (2019). Essentials in Fermentation Technology, 1<sup>st<\/sup> Ed., Switzerland, Springer Nature.<\/li>\n \t<li>Mansi, E.I., Nielsen, J., Mousdale, D., Allman, T., Carlson, R. (2019). Fermentation Microbiology and Biotechnology, 4<sup>th<\/sup> Ed., Florida, CRC Press.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>BOA402X2 : Environmental Microbiology<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Course code <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">BOA402X2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Course title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">Environmental Microbiology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"142\"><strong>Notional hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"147\"> Theory<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">Practical<\/td>\n<td width=\"77\">Field visit<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Independent Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"147\">22<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">24<\/td>\n<td width=\"77\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Objective\/s <\/strong>\n\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Provide knowledge on interactions between microorganisms and their environment. <\/li>\n \t<li>Impart knowledge on uses of microorganisms in the environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Intended learning outcomes<\/strong>\n\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Explain the relationship between microorganisms and their environment<\/li>\n \t<li>Elaborate the various impacts of microbes on the environment<\/li>\n \t<li>Interpret the role of microbes in products formation and in waste treatment processes<\/li>\n \t<li>Apply techniques in some fermented products formation and in the microbial safety of water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Microorganisms and their natural environments, microbial associations and their importance, Beneficial and detrimental impacts of microorganisms, microbial biofilms<\/li>\n \t<li>Diverted biogeochemical cycles, biodegradation of xenobiotics, microbial biodeterioration, metal\u2013microbe interactions, bioleaching of metals, microbial bioremediation, biocontrol agents<\/li>\n \t<li>Anaerobic digestion and methanogenesis, fermentation and fermentors (bioreactors), water pollution and pollution indicator organisms, coliforms<\/li>\n \t<li>Testing of drinking water for microbial contamination, Waste water treatment technologies, solid waste treatment processes, microorganisms used in industrial product development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Teaching and Learning Methods \/ Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">Lectures, Practical sessions, Tutorial discussion, Seminar and oral presentation, Field based studies, e \u2013 Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Evaluation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\"><li>Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Examination: 70%<\/li>\n\n<li>Practical: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70%<\/li>\n\n<li>Overall marks = (6MT+4MP)\/10,<\/li>\n\nMT &#8211; Marks for theory component, MP &#8211; Marks for practical component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Recommended References<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Pepper, I.L., Gerba, C.P., Gentry, T.J. (2015). Environmental Microbiology, 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Ed., Elsevier.<\/li>\n \t<li>Madigan, M.T., Martinko, J.M., Stahi, D.A., Clark, D.P., Brock Biology of Microorganisms,13<sup>th<\/sup> Ed.,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Elsevier, 2010.<\/li>\n \t<li>Tiwari, R.P., Hoondal, G.S., Tewari, R. (2009). Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Abhishek Publications, Chandigarh, India.<\/li>\n \t<li>Sharma, P.D. (2006). Environmental Microbiology, Narosa Publishing House Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.<\/li>\n \t<li>Glymph, T. (2005). Wastewater Micribiology, American Water works Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>BOA403X2 : Food Safety<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Course code <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">BOA403X2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Course title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">Food Safety<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"142\"><strong>Notional hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"147\"> Theory<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">Practical<\/td>\n<td width=\"77\">Field visit<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Independent Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"147\">22<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">24<\/td>\n<td width=\"77\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Objective\/s <\/strong>\n\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Provide knowledge on various food toxins and food safety measures.<\/li>\n \t<li>Impart knowledge on use safe use of food additives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Intended learning outcomes<\/strong>\n\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Explain the various food contaminants<\/li>\n \t<li>Describe the use of food preservatives<\/li>\n \t<li>Critically analyze the importance of HACCP in food manufacturing practices<\/li>\n \t<li>Interpret different food standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Introduction to food toxicology: LD50, bioaccumulation and biodegradability; Food safety, hygiene and quality control<\/li>\n \t<li>Epidemiology of food borne diseases; Adulterants, contaminants and chemical residues in foods; Chemical contaminants; microbial toxins; Mycotoxins, mushroom toxins; Sea food toxins; toxins of plant origin;<\/li>\n \t<li>Environmental contaminants; Toxic substances generated during processing;<\/li>\n \t<li>Microbiological contaminants (intoxicants and infective agents);<\/li>\n \t<li>Preservatives and additives; Genetically modified materials, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Safe use of additives.<\/li>\n \t<li>Legislature and standards regarding food safety; ISO quality management standards; Role of international bodies such as WHO &amp; FAO;<\/li>\n \t<li>Laboratory exercises and field visits based on above topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Teaching and Learning Methods \/ Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">Lectures, practical sessions, tutorial discussion, small group discussions, field-based studies, e \u2013 Learning and online based teaching.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Evaluation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\"><li>Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Examination: 70%<\/li>\n\n<li>Practical: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70%<\/li>\n\n<li>Overall marks = (6MT+4MP)\/10,<\/li>\n\nMT &#8211; Marks for theory component, MP &#8211; Marks for practical component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Recommended References<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Jay, J.M. (2003). Modern food microbiology, 4<sup>th<\/sup> Ed., CBS publishers and Distributors.<\/li>\n \t<li>Bohra, P. (2006). Food microbiology, Parihar, Jadhpur Agribios.<\/li>\n \t<li>Yesmine, M., Haub L. (2013). Food safety management: A practical guide for the food industry, Elsevier. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>BOA404X2 :Applied Plant Pathology<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Course code <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">BOA404X2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Course title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">Applied Plant Pathology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"142\"><strong>Notional hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"147\"> Theory<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">Practical<\/td>\n<td width=\"77\">Field visit<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Independent Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"147\">22<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">24<\/td>\n<td width=\"77\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Objective\/s <\/strong>\n\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Provide a systematic approach to diagnosing plant diseases<\/li>\n \t<li>Demonstrate the techniques used in pathogen identification<\/li>\n \t<li>Impart knowledge on plant disease management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Intended learning outcomes<\/strong>\n\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Explain basic concepts of disease diagnosis<\/li>\n \t<li>Describe the approaches used in disease diagnosis<\/li>\n \t<li>Discuss common diseases in vegetable crops, ornamentals, field crops and fruit crops<\/li>\n \t<li>Apply the diagnostic techniques in disease identification<\/li>\n \t<li>Apply the conventional and modern techniques in pathogen identification<\/li>\n \t<li>Compare different disease control measures<\/li>\n \t<li>Determine the control measures for specific plant diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Introduction to plant disease diagnosis: the importance of plant disease diagnosis and approaches in plant disease diagnosis.<\/li>\n \t<li>Study of diseases and disease-causing agents of vegetable crops, ornamentals, field crops and fruit crops.<\/li>\n \t<li>Disease diagnostic techniques: symptoms and signs of various diseases, integration of information, hypothesis formulation and hypothesis testing, microscopy, pathogen isolation, culture maintenance.<\/li>\n \t<li>Pathogen identification: conventional methods and modern techniques.<\/li>\n \t<li>Plant disease management: Methods of plant disease control; nature, kinds and quality of chemicals used in plant disease control; mechanism of action of different types of chemicals against pathogens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Teaching and Learning Methods \/ Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">Lectures, practical sessions, tutorial discussion, small group discussions, assignments\/presentations, laboratory visits, field-based studies, e \u2013 Learning and online based teaching.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Evaluation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\"><li>Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Examination: 70%<\/li>\n\n<li>Practical: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70%<\/li>\n\n<li>Overall marks = (6MT+4MP)\/10,<\/li>\n\nMT &#8211; Marks for theory component, MP &#8211; Marks for practical component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Recommended References<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Agrios, G. N. (2005). <em>Plant Pathology<\/em>, 5th ed. The Netherlands: Elsevier Academic Press.<\/li>\n \t<li>Horst, R. K. (2008). <em>Westcott&#8217;s Plant Disease Handbook<\/em>. Dordrecht: Springer.<\/li>\n \t<li>Kumar, P., Gupta, V. K., Tiwari, A. K. and Kamle, M. (2016). Current Trends in Plant Disease Diagnostics and Management Practices. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.<\/li>\n \t<li>Narayanasamy, P. (2011). <em>Microbial Plant Pathogens-Detection and Disease Diagnosis.<\/em> Dordrecht: Springer<\/li>\n \t<li>Shurtleff, M. C. and Averre C. W. (1997). <em>The plant disease clinic and field diagnosis of abiotic diseases<\/em>. USA: American Phytopathological Society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>BOA405X2 : Horticultur<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Course code <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">BOA405X2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Course title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">Horticulture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"142\"><strong>Notional hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"147\"> Theory<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">Practical<\/td>\n<td width=\"77\">Field visit<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Independent Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"147\">22<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">24<\/td>\n<td width=\"77\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Objective\/s <\/strong>\n\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>To develop a basic knowledge in horticultural principles and soil and crop management,<\/li>\n \t<li>Impart knowledge on current issues on pest control and make up a skillful horticulturist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Intended learning outcomes<\/strong>\n\n&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Explain basic concepts of horticulture<\/li>\n \t<li>Discuss the horticultural plant and soil management<\/li>\n \t<li>Identify and describe various techniques in management<\/li>\n \t<li>Apply different propagation techniques of horticultural crops<\/li>\n \t<li>Discuss current status of pest and weed control of horticultural crops<\/li>\n \t<li>Apply landscape gardening and become a skillful horticulturist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Introduction; Importance; definitions and divisions of horticulture; Classification and naming of horticultural plants;<\/li>\n \t<li>Plant and soil environment;<\/li>\n \t<li>Propagation of horticultural plants; budding, grafting and other methods, garden tools;<\/li>\n \t<li>Nursery techniques and crop management, growth regulators in horticulture.<\/li>\n \t<li>Pre and postharvest horticultural pest and weed control: physical, chemical, biological and regulatory control measures, Integrated Pest and weed Management (IPM) strategies;<\/li>\n \t<li>Landscape gardening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Teaching and Learning Methods \/ Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">Lectures, practical sessions, tutorial discussion, small group discussions, assignments\/presentations, laboratory visits, field-based studies, e \u2013 Learning and online based teaching.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Evaluation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\"><li>Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Examination: 70%<\/li>\n\n<li>Practical: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70%<\/li>\n\n<li>Overall marks = (6MT+4MP)\/10,<\/li>\n\nMT &#8211; Marks for theory component, MP &#8211; Marks for practical component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"142\"><strong>Recommended References<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"459\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Prasad, S., Kumar, U. (2008). Principles of Horticulture, AGROBIOS, India.<\/li>\n \t<li>Sharma, R.R. (2002). Propagation of Horticultural crops, Principles and practices, Kalyani publishers, New Delhi.<\/li>\n \t<li>Singh, B. (2014). Horticulture at a glance, Kalyani publishers, New Delhi, 2007.<\/li>\n \t<li>Chris &#8211; Bird, The fundamentals of Horticulture, theory and practices, Cambridge University Press.<\/li>\n \t<li>Rana, M.K. (2011). 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