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BANGABANDHU SHEIKH MUJIBUR RAHMAN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITYUndergraduate catalogue for BS (Agriculture)

1. INTRODUCTIONThe Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur RahmanAgricultural University (BSMRAU) wasestablished in 1998 (Act No. 16 of 1998).Initially it was established as BangladeshCollege of Agricultural Sciences in 1983.Subsequently the college was renamed asInstitute of Postgraduate Studies inAgriculture (IPSA) in 1994 (Act No. 1 of1994) through the tripartite collaboration andco-operation of the Governments of Bangla-desh, Japan, and the U.S.A. BSMRAU, aftera decade of its successful operation ofGraduate Program, launched UndergraduateProgram in 2005 to offer Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Agriculture (BS Agriculture). TheFaculties are committed to uphold theacademic excellence of the University at alllevels, and are always ready to extend theircooperation to the students.

The University is located at Salna,Gazipur about 10 km north-west of theGazipur district headquarters and about 40km north of Dhaka, the capital city ofBangladesh. The campus covers an area of187 acres (76 ha) land including about 50acres (20 ha) of well developed experimentalfarm area. Located in a beautiful rural settingin between Joydebpur Chawrasta andNational Park of Rajendrapur, surrounded bythe renowned Sal forest of the MadhupurTract and characterized by the topographicaldiversity with undulated land, BSMRAUmaintains a unique, calm and nonpoliticalcampus most suitable for academic pursuit.

The University is committed to thepolicy of providing educational opportunitiesto all eligible students regardless of theireconomic or social status, and will notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, sex,creed, age, marital status or national origin.

2. GOAL AND OBJECTIVESThe goal of the University is to contribute tothe growth and development of the farm

economy in Bangladesh by providingintellectual leadership and by producingquality graduates in different fields ofagriculture. The University has strongprograms of undergraduate and graduateeducation; research and outreach activitiesdesigned to produce skilled manpower andimprove the economic wellbeing of farmersand to accelerate rural development.The main objectives of the University are:* to serve as a "Center of Excellence" for

agricultural education leading to BS, MSand PhD degrees;

* the academic program is designed to pro-vide an education consistent with interna-tional standard.

* to conduct basic and applied research togenerate appropriate and sustainabletechnologies in the field of agriculture.

* to disseminate and transfer generatedtechnologies to the end users throughtraining and outreach activities.

* to undertake research programs having pri-mary focus on local problems within thenational agricultural research frameworkwith emphasis on basic research.

3. ORGANIZATIONBangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur RahmanAgricultural University is a statutoryorganization comprising Chancellor(Honorable President of the People’sRepublic of Bangladesh), Vice-Chancellor,Treasurer and the members of Syndicate,Academic Council and other statutoryofficers. The University managementstructure comprises four wings: Adminis-trative, Academic, Research and Outreach.Vice-Chancellor provides leadership inachieving the objectives of the University.The University Grant’s Commission (UGC)monitors and evaluates University activities.The UGC also processes and recommends tothe higher authority the annual budget andother financial requirements and developmentprojects for their approval.

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3.1. OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITYBesides the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor,followings are the other officers, who are atpresent, actively involved in carrying out theday to day activities of the University.

1. Deans of the Faculties and Dean ofGraduate Studies

2. Treasurer3. Registrar4. Heads of the Departments5. Director (Research)6. Director (Outreach)7. Director (Student’s Welfare)8. Director (Planning & Development)9. Director (Transport)10.Proctor11.Provosts (BS Student Dormitory &

Student’s Dormitory-Women’sWing)

12.Head, Library13.Chief Engineer (Presently

represented by Executive Engineer)14.Chief Medical Officer (Presently

represented by Senior MedicalOfficer)

15.Farm Manager

3.2. ADMINISTRATION WINGThe administration at BSMRAU is headed bya Vice-Chancellor who is the Chief Executiveof the University. He is assisted by a Regis-trar in administrative affairs and advised bythe Treasurer in financial matters.

3.3. ACADEMIC WINGThe Academic Wing consists of 19 academicdepartments and 01 academic Unit. TheDean, Faculty of Agriculture, coordinates theacademic activities of the faculty ofAgriculture at undergraduate level, while theDean of Graduate Studies coordinates thepostgraduate academic programs. TheDepartment Head administers the academicprograms of the respective department.

The 18 Departments and 01 Unit are:Agricultural Economics (AEC), AgriculturalExtension and Rural Development (AER),Agroforestry and Environment (AFE),Agronomy (AGR), Crop Botany (CBT),Entomology (ENT), Genetics and Plant

Breeding (GPB), Horticulture (HRT), PlantPathology (PLP) and Soil Science (SSC),Agro-Processing (AGP), Biotechnology(BTL), Biochemistry (BCH), AgriculturalEngineering (AGE), BioenvironmentalScience (BES), Statistics (STT), ComputerScience & Information Technology (CST),Agribusiness (AGB) and the academic unitnamed as Seed Science and Technology(SST).

3.3.1. BOARD OF STUDIESEach academic department has a Board ofStudies (BOS) comprising all facultymembers of respective department/unit andan external expert member of the samediscipline. The BOS is chaired by the head ofthe respective department/unit. The BOSreviews departmental academic programs,course requirements, course offering plan andrelated matters.

3.3.2. LECTURE HALL ANDLABORATORY

Each lecture Hall is well equipped withmodern audio-visual aids and sounds system.Each department has adequate number oflaboratories with sophisticated modernequipments.

3.3.3. Computer CenterThe computer center is equipped withsufficient number of microcomputers andperipheral equipments. It provides trainingfacilities for students and staff.

3.4. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM ATBSMRAU

BSMRAU at present offers the Bachelor ofScience in Agriculture [BS (Agriculture)]degree in addition to BS (Fisheries) andDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) underits undergraduate program. A briefdescription of the BS (Agriculture) programis presented below:

3.4.1. BS (AGRICULTURE) PROGRAMBS (Agriculture) is a 4-year programcomprising 54 courses of 240 credits spreadover 12 terms. The program comprises coursecredit system involving course work withregular class assignments, performance

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evaluations through three quizzes, twomidterms and the final examination duringand at the end of each 12-week term. Anacademic year is divided into three academicterms namely Summer, Autumn and Winter.Each academic term consists of 12 weeks.

3.4.2. ADMISSION TO BS(AGRICULTURE) PROGRAM

Admission RequirementsTo be eligible to apply for admission to BS(Agriculture) program the candidate musthave passed SSC (Science Group) and HSC(Science Group) examinations or equivalentexaminations from a recognized Board orInstitution. The candidate must have anacceptable GPA in both SSC and HSC asmentioned in the “Admission Notification” asdecided by the Admission Committee of theUniversity.

How to ApplyTo get admission into BSMRAU forBachelor of Science in Agriculture Program acandidate needs to wait for “AdmissionNotification”. The “Admission Notification”is published in the Daily Newspapers. andthrough electronic media.

Preliminary ScreeningApplications received through prescribedforms or mobile phone companies within thedeadline are subject to preliminary screeningto make a shortlist of the candidates eligiblefor sitting the Admission Test.

Admission TestAdmission Test is taken in Physics,Chemistry, Biology, English, Mathematicsand General Knowledge based on HSCsyllabus. A total of 100 points is allotted forAdmission Test which is conducted on MCQbasis. Subject-wise point distribution inAdmission Test is as follows:

Distribution of pointsSubject Points

Biology 20Chemistry 20Physics 20

Mathematics 15English 15General Knowledge 10Total 100

Scoring for AdmissionMerit list is prepared based on thecombination of test results and academicrecords. A total of 200 points are distributedas shown in tabular form below:

Exam Points RemarksAdmission Test 100 -SSC/Equivalent 40 Excluding

Optional SubjectHSC/Equivalent 60 Excluding

Optional SubjectTotal= 200 -

The candidate’s earned GPA inSSC/equivalent and HSC/equivalentexaminations are multiplied by 8 and 12,respectively and added to the point obtainedin the Admission Test to compute the totalscore of the candidate.

Publication of Admission Test resultsBased on merit, the required numbers ofcandidates will be selected for admission. Listof the selected candidates will be published.A separate waiting list of the same number ofcandidates will also be published.

Medical TestSuccessful candidates must undergo medicaltest for physical fitness. Any candidate foundto have diseases that may impair thecandidate’s academic activities is consideredto be unfit for admission.

Admission of selected candidatesCandidates selected on merit will be admittedon specific date and time mentioned in theAdmission Notification. Selection iscancelled if the candidate fails to getadmission on the scheduled date and time.Selected candidates must submit the originalMark Certificates/Transcripts of both SSCand HSC examinations at the time ofadmission.

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3.4.3. Academic PolicyOnce admitted, the students are supposed tofollow the academic policies as mentionbelow:

English is the medium of instruction atBSMRAU. The study at BSMRAUcomprises Term based Course Credit System,which the students can understand goingthrough the following points thoroughly:

(i) The Course Credit System: The coursecredit system involves course work withregular classes, assignments,unannounced quizzes, and pre-scheduled2 midterms and final examinations. Inthis system, subject matter is taught inmodules (courses) of reasonablyhomogenous subject matter, The studentswill receive “Grades” for each of thecourses taken to indicate the extent ofhis/her mastery of the subject mattertaught in each respective course.

(ii) Term: An academic year is divided intothree terms – Summer, Autumn andWinter. Each term consists of 12(twelve) effective weeks.

(iii)Credit: One class hour in a week duringa term shall be considered as one credit.For laboratory classes, two class hoursshall be considered as one credit.

(iv) Course: A course is a set of topicsdelivered to the students by lectures,contact hours and practical exercises on aspecific subject incorporated in theapproved curricular layout anddeveloped by Board of Studies (BOS) tooffer in a term.

(v) Course Coding: Each course isdesignated by 3 (three) capital letters anda 3-digit number. The 3 letters indicatethe department offering the course. Ofthe three digits, the first digit indicatesacademic year in which the course isnormally offered. The next two digitsindicate the offering term, where 01-30stand for First term, 31-60 for Secondterm and 61-99 for Third term.

3.5. Course and Credit RequirementsFor the BS (Agriculture) degree a studentwill have to complete a total of 54courses of 240 credits. The curricularlayout covering the courses arranged indifferent terms over a period of 4 yearsare shown in Table 1.

3.6. Duration of ProgramThe duration of BS (Agriculture) program is12 (twelve) terms over a period of 4 years. Ifa student passes all the courses in each termas per the curricular layout he/she can havethe degree in 12 terms. But if a studentobtains ‘F’ grade in any course, which he/shemust repeat; or obtains ‘D’ grade, whichhe/she may like to repeat for improvement; orif a student misses any term for any of his/herpersonal justified reasons, he/she requiresmore than 12 terms. Under such situationhe/she may be allowed an extension ofmaximum 3 (three) terms. For having suchextension a student must apply before the endof 12th term to the Dean describing his/herstatus and seeking with proper justificationfor the extension of required number ofterms. Otherwise, after 12 terms his/heradmission shall automatically standterminated. Similarly, after having extensionof 3 terms, if a student cannot fulfill all therequirements for the degree in a total of 15terms, his/her admission shall alsoautomatically stand terminated. Under nocircumstances, a student shall be allowedmore than a total of 15 terms for the degree.

3.7. Course Enrollment(a) The student must enroll course (s) as per

the curricular layout on the day ofadmission paying required enrollmentfees.

(b) In the subsequent terms, students shallenroll course (s) during the 10th and 11th

week of the current term paying regularfees. Late enrolment with late fee isallowed up to the previous day of theforth coming term. However, a studentwho is on probation shall not be allowedto enrolled courses for the next term befor publication of the results of currentterm.

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(c) If a student obtains ‘F’ or ‘W’, whichhe/she must repeat and/or ‘D’ grade,which he/she likes to improve he/sheshall select course(s) that best fit his/hercourse offering plans and courseschedules for all batches includinghis/her original batch. In this case, he/shecan enroll a maximum of 6 (six) courseswhile enrolling a minimum of 4 (four)courses is a must in a term. For enrolling,a student must consider the courseoffering plans and class routine, whichshall be published well ahead of the dayof enrollment. In selecting the course forrepetition, a student must be very careful.For example, if a student got ‘F’ grade inone course and ‘D’ grade in another,he/she must repeat the course with ‘F’.

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Table 1. Curricular Layout for BS (Agriculture) Program.

1st yearSummer Term Credit Autumn Term Credit Winter Term CreditAGR 101Fundamentals ofAgronomy

3+1.5 AEC 135 AgriculturalEconomics

3+00 AGR 175 Fundamental ofCereal Crop Production

3+1.5

CBT 110 PlantTaxonomy &Economic Botany

3+1.5 ANS 131 IntroductoryAnimal Science

3+1.5 AER 165 Fundamentals ofAgricultural Extension &Rural Development

3+1.5

STC 101Fundamentals ofComputer Science

3+1.5 BCH 135 Biochemistry I 3+1.5 SSC 165 Soil Chemistry 3+1.5

FIS 105Introduction to FishCulture

3+1.5 HRT 140 Fundamentalsof Horticulture

3+1.5 AGE 180 FarmMechanics

3+1.5

Total Cr. Hr. 18(12+6)

16.5(12+4.5)

18(12+6)

Total Credit Hrs. for 1st year = 52.5 (36+16.5)

2nd YearSummer Term Credit Autumn Term Credit Winter Term CreditAGR 205 WeedScience

3+1.5 CBT 255 PlantAnatomy &Embryology

3+1.5 AER 265 Rural Sociology& Educational Psychology

3+1.5

ENT 215 InsectMorphology

3+1.5 HRT 255 Vegetable &Spices Production

3+1.5 ENT 265 Insect Ecology 3+1.5

GPB 203 Cytology 3+1.5 ENT 250 InsectTaxonomy &Systematics

3+1.5 BCH 265 Biochemistry-II 3+1.5

PLP 212Fundamentals ofPlant Pathology

3+1.5 AGR 255 Agro-climatology

3+1.5 HRT 280 Fruits andPlantation CropProduction

3+1.5

SSC 225 SoilPhysics

3+1.5 GPB 235 ElementaryGenetics Evolution andBiodiversity

3+1.5 STC 270 Basic Statistics 3+1.5

Total Cr. Hr. 22.5(15+7.5)

22.5(15+7.5)

22.5(15+7.5

)Total Credit hrs. for 2nd year = 67.5 (45+22.5)

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3rd YearSummer Term Credit Autumn Term Credit Winter Term CreditGPB 310IntroductoryCytogenetics

3+1.5 GPB 355 Principles ofPlant Breeding

3+1.5 AEC 365 AgriculturalMarketing & Finance

3+00

AER 301Management ofAgriculturalExtensionOrganization

3+1.5 AFE 350 Silvicultue 3+1.5 HRT 370 Floriculture andLandscape Horticulture

3+1.5

AFE 301Fundamentals ofAgroforestry andEnvironment

3+1.5 PLP 340 Diseases ofField Crops

3+1.5 AGR 375 Production ofPulses, Oilseeds &Industrial Crops

3+1.5

AGR 325 SeedScience andTechnology

3+1.5 SSC 355 Soil Fertilityand Management

3+1.5 ENT 370 EconomicEntomology

3+1.5

PLP 315 Principlesof Plant Pathology

3+1.5 CBT 350 PlantPhysiology

3+1.5 SSC 365 SoilMicrobiology

3+1.5

Total Cr. Hr. 22.5(15+7.5)

22.5(15+7.5)

21(15+6)

Total Credit hrs, for 3rd year = 66 (45+21)

4th YearSummer Term Credit Autumn Term Credit Winter Term CreditHRT 415Propagation &NurseryManagement

3+1.5 AER 425Communication &Technology Transfer

3+1.5 AGR 475 Irrigation &Farm Management

3+1.5

STC 405Information andCommunicationtechnology

3+1.5 SSC 440 Agricultural &Industrial Chemistry

3+1.5 PLP 480 Post-harvestPathology

3+1.5

SSC 401 SoilSurvey,Classification &Conservation

3+1.5 PLP 440 Disease of Hort.And Plantation Crops

3+1.5 CBT 465 Plant Ecology 3+1.5

BTL 410IntroductoryBiotechnology

3+1.5 ENT 440 Insect PestManagement

3+1.5 GPB 465 Methods of PlantBreeding

3+1.5

Total Cr. Hrs. 18(12+6)

18(12+6)

18(12+6)

Total Credit hrs. for 4th year = 54 (36+18)

Total Course = 54, Total Credit hrs. = 240 (Theory 162 cr. Hrs. + Practical 78 cr. Hrs)

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4. Class attendanceThe students are expected to attend allscheduled classes, course meetings andexercises. In order to qualify for finalexamination, stipend, scholarship,fellowship and/or any other financialassistance, a student must maintain aminimum of 80% class attendance in allcourses taken in the term.

5. ExaminationThe students achievements in a course shall beevaluated based on his/her performance inclass tests, quizzes, midterms, finalexaminations, laboratory study, assignments,presentation and regularity etc.

a) In theory, there shall be three quizzes, twomidterms and one final examination. Theduration of each midterm examination shallbe one class hour (50 minutes) and that ofthe final examination shall be two hours(120 minutes). One course in a term shall beevaluated on the basis of 150 points out ofwhich - 100 points for theory and 50 forpractical examination. The points allottedfor three quizzes is 10%, two mid-termexaminations carry 50% (25% each) andthe final examination holds 40% of the totalpoints allotted.

b) In practical part of a course, if any, thereshall be field and laboratory study duringclasses carrying 60%, and one finalexamination carrying 40% of the totalpoints allotted.

c) The 1st and 2nd mid-term examinations,scheduled by the Dean, Faculty ofAgriculture, shall be in 4th and 7th weeks ofthe term, respectively. The finalexaminations of theory and practical shallbe given on 11th and 12th week of the term,respectively. One invigilator for every 25students or fraction thereof will be assignedby the Dean, Faculty of Agriculture toconduct two midterms and theory part offinal examinations. Similarly, oneinvigilator for each course will be assignedto conduct practical examination.

d)All examinations will be conducted,administered and evaluated by the courseinstructor (s). The course Instructor (s) willalso evaluate reports and other assignments.

e) The decision of the course Instructor (s) interms of evaluation of a student'sperformance in a course is final. If anystudent feels that justice was not done tohim/her in grading the course, he/she maysubmit a petition to the Dean, Faculty ofAgriculture through departmental headoffering the course. If the petition isacceptable to the Dean, he/she may form acommittee to review the grade.

f) When a student is unable to appear at a mid-term examination due to serious illness oraccident he/she should inform it to thecourse Instructor. In such cases, a studentmust appear at the examination before thebeginning of 12th week of the term afterpaying an extra fee as decided by theauthority for holding examination. Such achance may be given to a student by theInstructor with prior information to theDean, Faculty of Agriculture with areduction of 20% points from the totalpoints allotted for that examination.

g) If a student miss any quiz, it will not berepeated.

6. Grading ResultsThe grading system consists of 10 basicgrades. The ranges of numerical valuesagainst the letter Grades along with GradePoints are as follows:

NumericalValue

Letter Grade GradePoints

80% and above A+ (A plus) 4.00

75% to 79.99% A (A regular) 3.7570% to 74.99% A- A minus) 3.5065% to 69.99% B+ (B plus) 3.25

60% to 64.99% B (B regular) 3.00

55% to 59.99% B- (B minus) 2.7550% to 54.99% C+ (C plus) 2.50

45% to 49.99% C (C regular) 2.2540% to 44.99% D 2.00Less than 40% F 0.00

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In the transcript, the Letter Grade and thecorresponding Grade Points and finally,cumulative GPA will be shown. The grade'D' is the minimum acceptable passing gradein a course. The minimum GPA forcontinuing as a student is 2.50. Other gradesare 'E', final examination not taken; and ' I ',incomplete accomplishment. When a studentfails to remove 'E' within specifiedtimeframe, grade 'E' will automatically beconverted to ‘W’.

6.1. Removing 'E', ‘ I ' and 'W’(i) A student must remove an 'I' grade before

beginning of the next term. To remove an'I' grade a student must complete thedeficiency within the time granted by theInstructor. If an ‘I’ grade is removed inthe allotted time, the Instructor shallsubmit the appropriate grade. If thedeficiency is not removed beforebeginning of the next term and the timeallotted by the course Instructor, theInstructor shall submit a grade ('A' to 'F')other than 'I' based on the performance ofthe student.

(ii) The student must remove an 'E' gradebefore beginning of the next term. Toremove an 'E' grade a student mustapply to the Dean, Faculty ofAgriculture through the courseInstructor offering the course forpermission showing acceptable reason(s) for missing the final examination. Ifan 'E' grade is not removed beforebeginning of the next term, it will bechanged to 'W’.

(iii) To remove 'F' and 'W grades the studentmust repeat the course(s) in any termbefore graduation. The student mustenroll the course(s) for repeating fromcourse plans offered for batch(es) otherthan his/her original year batch.Remember, a student must enroll atleast 4 courses and a maximum of 6courses in a term. He/she can enroll thecourse(s) for repetition only in additionto courses of his/her original course

schedule. He/she can also consult anyof his/her teachers or the AcademicCounselor in enrolling course (s) forrepetition. But he/she must consult withthe Dean's office much ahead of theterm and apply for permission inprescribed form.

(iv) When a student repeats a course having'W’ and obtain a grade (minimumacceptable grade), the grade 'W’ shall beerased from his/her transcript.

(v) The credits in the repeated courses shallbe considered only once for calculatingGPA and for fulfillment of graduationrequirements. In case of repeatedcourse(s) with grades 'D' and 'F', theaverage of lower and improved values ofgrade points shall be used in GPAcalculation. However, both the lowerand improved grades shall appear in thetranscript.

6.2. Grade Point Average(i) Grade point average (GPA) is the

weighted average of the grade pointsobtained in all the courses passed by astudent. Thus, GPA is computed bydividing the total grade points (GPs)accumulated up to date by the totalcredits earned as follows:

(ii) GPA calculation: In GPA calculationthe following basic points should betaken into consideration:

• The corresponding numerical grade pointagainst each letter grade.• The credits in the repeated courses shall beconsidered only once for calculating GPAand for fulfillment of graduationrequirements.• The credits should be multiplied byrespective grade points, all the productsshould be summed-up and then the total orcumulative Grade Points should be dividedby the total or cumulative of credits toobtain the cumulative GPA.

Credits

CreditssintGradepoGPA

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6.2.1.Grading systemThe letter grades A+, A, A-. B+, B, B-, C+,C, D and F are numerically equal to 4, 3.75,3.50, 3.25, 3, 2.75, 2.50, 2.25, 2 and 0(zero), respectively. Say a student enrolled 5courses such as course AGR 101, CBT 110,SSC 101, STC 101 & FIS 105 in 1st term.All courses are of 4.5 (3+1.5) credits each.He/she obtained A+, B- and C grades inAGR 101, CBT 110 and SSC 101,respectively, and D and F grades in STC 101& FIS 105, respectively. Now the total gradepoints of the five courses shall be 4x4.5 +2.75x4.5 + 2.25x4.5 + 2x4.5+ 0x4.5 =49.51, and total credits shall be4.5+4.5+4.5+4.5+4.5 = 22.5. The calculatedGPA for the 1st term shall be49.51÷22.5=2.20. The same is shown intabular form below:

Course Credits GradeObtained

GradePoints

GradePointsfor the

Courses

Col. 1 Col. 2 Col. 3 Col. 4 Col. 5(Col.2 xCol. 4)

1 4.5 A+ 4.00 18.002 4.5 B- 2.75 12.383 4.5 C 2.25 10.134 4.5 D 2.00 9.005 4.5 F 0.00 0

Total= 22.5 49.51GPA for the 1st term = 49.51÷22.5 =2.20

Thus the cumulative GPA or GPA for all thecourses including the repeated courses so farcompleted can be calculated in this system.

6.2.2. Submission of Grade Report andDisplaying.

The course Instructor(s) shall submit thegrades of the course to the Dean, Faculty ofAgriculture within 10th day after completionof the term final examination. The gradereport after being compiled by Dean's Officeshall be displayed on the Notice Board ofthe Faculty within a week of submission ofgrades by the Instructors.

6.2.3. Correction of Erroneous GradesErroneous grade given by an Instructor, ifany, may be corrected and submitted by theInstructor to the Dean, Faculty ofAgriculture before beginning of the nextterm. Therefore, if a student find any error inhis/her grade, he/she should immediatelyreport to his/her Instructor directly for itscorrection.

7. Academic Deficiency and AcademicProbation

(a) If a student achieves a GPA of less than2.5 in any term he/she shall be placed onprobation in subsequent term. Suchprobation shall not be allowed for more thantwo consecutive terms just after the term offalling GPA below 2.5. He/she must raisehis/her GPA to 2.5 within next twoconsecutive terms. Otherwise, his/heradmission shall stand automaticallyterminated.

b) The Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, shallprepare a grade report at the end of eachterm. The report shall be notified for allconcerned persons. Reviewing the gradereports at the end of each term, the Dean,Faculty of Agriculture, shall communicatethe academic deficiency to the student, ifany.

8. Repeating CourseCourses with ‘W’ or 'F' grade must berepeated in any term before the final term ofgraduation and must obtain a minimumacceptable grade of 'D'. A course with 'D'grade may be repeated for improvement.Such repetition to improve GPA may beallowed only once for a course and for amaximum of 5 courses. The credits in therepeated courses shall be considered onlyonce for calculating GPA and for fulfillmentof graduation requirements. In case ofrepeated course(s) with grades 'D' and 'F',the average of lower and improved values ofgrade points shall be used in GPAcalculation. However, both the lower andimproved grades shall appear in thetranscript.

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9. Academic Discipline(a) The administration of the classes and

tests shall rest upon the courseInstructor. When any evidence of astudent academic dishonesty comes tothe notice of the course Instructor, theInstructor shall document the incidenceand permit him/her to provide anexplanation.

(b) Considering the seriousness of theincidence, the Instructor may imposeany academic penalty including givingan 'F' grade after informing the studentof the action taken. The Instructor mustreport the incidence to the Dean,Faculty of Agriculture, through head ofthe department offering the course. Ifhe/she is penalized, he/she may appealto the Dean through the Departmentalhead of the concerned course for grade.

9.1 Disciplinary Measures(a) Student Disciplinary Committee dealswith issues that arise from student'smisconduct. Any of a student’s behavior thatdisregards/ disobeys the norm, policy,procedure and rules of the University will betreated as misconduct.

(b) If a student has been suspended orexpelled for academic deficiencies orserious breach of discipline, he/she shall bedeprived of all the privileges of theUniversity and readmission.

9.2 Petitions and AppealsThe student may occasionally encounterspecial problems whose proper solutionsmay require deviation from the Academicregulations and procedures or policies.Requests for such deviations in theregulations must be presented to the Dean,Faculty of Agriculture. Petitions received bythe Dean shall be forwarded to the propercommittee or office for review and suggestappropriate action and place it before theAcademic Council.

10. Conferral of DegreeThe degree of Bachelor of Science inAgriculture shall be conferred on a studentupon his/her fulfillment of the followingrequirements:

(a) The student must complete the requiredcredit hours before graduation.

(b) The student must maintain a minimumGPA of 2.5 or above for graduation.

(c) The student must clear all fees and duesof the University before graduation.

11. Application for Graduation andAward of Degree

(a) Upon fulfillment of the academicrequirements for the degree of Bachelorof Science in Agriculture, a studentshall have to apply in prescribed Formto the Dean, Faculty of Agriculture. Onthe recommendation of the AcademicCouncil, the Dean shall issueprovisional certificate.

(b) The Syndicate upon recommendation ofthe Academic Council shall approveconferral of the degree.

12. Cancellation of AdmissionA student’s admission shall be cancelled ifhe/she fails to:* complete first three consecutive terms

after admission (for cancellation ofadmission a student must pay Tk. 5,000/-),

* maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for morethan two consecutive terms afterprobation,

* fulfill all the requirement for the degreewithin 12 terms or 15 terms uponpermission of extension, and

* comply with the regulations of theUniversity.

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13. STUDENT CONDUCT, PUNITIVEMEASURES AND APPEALS

Followings are the policies related to studentconduct, punitive measures and studentgrievances.

13.1. STUDENT CONDUCTWhen a student enrolls in the University,he/she assume an obligation to conducthimself/herself in a manner compatible withthe University's function as an educationalinstitution. Otherwise he/she shall have toface consequences for any of his/hermisconducts as prescribed in the ÒQvÎ-k„•LjvKwgwUi ÿgZv I Kvh©vejxAa¨v‡`kÓ (Chhatra -Srinkhala CommitteerKhomota 0 Karjaboli Odhyadesh ofBangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur AgriculturalUniversity) and the Ordinance for theProctorial System. According to theOrdinance, any of his/her following acts anddeeds would be considered as misconduct:

1. If he/she disobliges any order, regulationsor rules/norms, or revolts against ordefames any reasonable decision orOrdinance of the University Authority, ormisbehaves with any teacher, officer orstaff of the University or lodge anyapplication with false complaint (s)against any person of the University, orperform any such activity that amounts tocommitting subversive to the University'sdiscipline;

2. If he/she plagiarisms morally or withcharacter, or remains involved indisplaying, preserving or distribution ofpornography or objectionable films;carries, drinks, preserves ordistributes/supplies narcotics and/oralcohols; carries, preserves,distributes/supplies or use arms,explosives, sharp knives or sticks;

3. If he/she carries or preserves acid or alikeor any other harmful chemicals, orintentionally throw such chemicals at anystudent;

4. If he/she alone or in group gets involvedin clash among themselves or provokesothers to get involved in clash or commitsany anti-disciplinary offence;

5. If he/she alone or in group calls strike,rally, meeting or assembly, or resists anystudent to attend class or examination, orprevents or attempts to prevent anystudent from going to research farm,laboratory or library;

6. If he/she teases any student, or torturesphysically or mentally, scares,encourages or compels to drink alcohol orany narcotics, or compels or motivates toget indulged in unsocial activities;

7. If he/she presents any false message, ordelivers any speech or statement againstthe interest of the University or intendsto create indiscipline or intends todefame;

8. If he/she destroys, harms, de-shapes ordeform any asset of the University;either alone or in-group participateswithout the permission of the bona fideauthority in affixing poster or banner, orwriting on wall or on any establishmentof the University, or provokes orcompels others to such acts;

9. If he/she is suspected to be of loose-character; and

10. If he/she gets indulged in activitiessubversive to the existing state law.

13.2. SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY ONSTUDENT CONDUCT

The Proctor and the Assistant Proctorsappointed by the University authority fromamongst the teachers on a two-year term arethe responsible officers to look after thestudent conduct in the University campusoutside the Hall/Dormitory premises.However, the Proctor can seek cooperationfrom any teacher, officer or staff formaintaining law and order situation in the

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campus. The Student DisciplinaryCommittee is the supreme authority to takeany final decision regarding the studentconduct in the campus.

13.3. PUNITIVE PROCEDURESThe student faces punitive measures rangingfrom warning letter, undertaking, fine,forfeit of caution money, termination ofscholarship or stipend, confiscation ofcompensation, temporary or permanentexpulsion from the dormitory or from theUniversity; or cancellation of certificate.However, the University authority,depending upon the degree of offence, shallassign a student such punitive measure (s) asjudged appropriate for his/her misconductsThe Proctor can fine a student a maximumof Tk. 1000.00 (Tk. one thousand) formisconduct. If the proctor is not satisfiedwith such penalty, he/she can recommend tothe Vice Chancellor for expelling thisstudent from the University for a maximumperiod of 6 months (two terms). If the VCfinds it necessary to expel this student formore than six months he forwards it inwritten for action to the StudentsDisciplinary Committee.

13.4. STUDENT'S GRIEVANCE/APPEAL PROCEDURE

The student has an opportunity to resolveany complaints he/she may have allegingthat any other rules or policies of theUniversity were inappropriately applied andresulted in an injury to him/her. He/she canlodge an appeal to the appropriate authoritythrough the Authority sanctioning punitivemeasures. However, such appeal must besubmitted within 30 (Thirty) working daysafter imposing of punishment. Theprocedure is not applicable to certain kindsof complaints for which other appropriateappeal procedures exist, such as a gradeappeal based on the application ofnonacademic criteria.

14. STUDENT LIFE ON CAMPUSThe University authority appreciates that theaccent of student life and activities on thecampus is to provide an invigorating andcreative environment, which promotes

independent thinking and introspection andleads the young students to become moreaware of the consequence of their ownactions. This allows them to weave a patternof life, which equips them to stand up to themany pressures of community living, totrain them in the making of inferences ineveryday situations, to help them derivemore insight into their personal relationshipsand to arouse in them a sensibility ofaesthetic experience. With this realization,development initiatives have beenundertaken, and are in progress.

14.1. STUDENT ID CARDSEvery student must have a student ID cardissued by the University. Student ID card ishis/her official identification as a student atBSMRAU. The University issues ID card toeach student. For student ID card, thestudent will have to submit 2 copies passportsize photographs at the time of admission.

14.2. HALLS OF RESIDENCEThere is one BS Students Hall exclusivelyfor undergraduate male students, and aFemale Student Hall of which one Wing isexclusively earmarked for undergraduatefemale students. The Halls/Dormitories areadministered in accordance with theÒWiwgUix/nj e¨e¯’vcbvi wbqgvejx welqKAa¨v‡`kÓ (Dormitory/Hall Managementrules and regulations BabosthaponavNeomaboli Bishoyak Odhyadesh).The students of the University must beaffiliated with the Hall/Dormitory. Allundergraduate students are entitled to haveaccommodations in the Hall/Dormitoryprovided sufficient seats are available.

14.2.1. Hall AdministrationEach hall is administered by a Provost, whois assisted by Assistant Provosts and Housetutors. They are appointed from amongst theteachers on a two-year term.

14.2.2. Resident StudentsThe students who reside in theHall/Dormitory are called resident students.The resident students must reside in theHall/Dormitory for at least 80% of theworking days of the term. This is essentialfor getting seat allocation in the next term.

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14.2.3. Non-Resident StudentsThe students who with the permission of theauthority stay outside of the Hall/Dormitoryare called non-resident students. The non-resident students must be affiliated with any ofthe Hall/Dormitory. They have to pay allprescribed fees other than seat rents.

14.2.4. Seat Allocation ProcedureThe newly admitted students shall apply inprescribed Form provided the seat rents andcaution money have been paid along withother fees at the time of admission. The seatsare allotted on merit basis based onavailability. The decision of theHall/Dormitory authority regarding seatallotment shall be the final. Each room isallotted to a maximum of 4 students dependingon the size of the room. However, to meet theacute need, there may be exception.

In case of continuing student, the seatallocations are renewed in each term, i.e., theseats are cancelled at the completion of eachterm. Seat allotment is given only to theenrolled student. Studentship is a must for seatallocation in the Hall/Dormitory. The seats arerenewed to a student provided the studentmaintains his/her studentship. The residentstudents must reside in the Hall/Dormitory forat least 80% of the working days of the term.This is essential for getting seat allocation inthe next term.

14.2.5 Facilities in HallEach Hall/Dormitory is planned to be self-contained with amenities. At present eachHall/Dormitory is provided with a commonroom, an indoor games room, a lounge, adining hall with the mess, and a TV incommon room. The Hall administrationprovides games and sports items, newspapers,magazine, television, utensils for mess etc.

14.2.6. Cleaning of Hall/DormitoryTo keep the Hall/Dormitory clean is everyresident's responsibility. The resident studenton his/her own responsibility keeps the roomclean. However, as a general responsibility, theHall/Dormitory authority organizes cleaning ofthe outside of the room deploying cleaners.

14.2.7. Mess ManagementEach Hall/Dormitory has its own mess. Themess of the Hall/Dormitory is managed bythe students under the supervision andguidance of the Hall/Dormitoryadministration. The Mess Boys, Cook, andall other necessary facilities for the mess areprovided by the Hall administration.

14.2.8 Rules for Visitors1. Any guest or visitor can enter into the

Hall/Dormitory entering their names,address and other necessary informationinto the Guest Register kept at the Entrygate of the Dormitory/Hall. Theguest/visitor must sign in the registerwhile leaving the Hall/Dormitory.

2. Entrance of female guest into Malestudent Hall/Dormitory, and that of maleguest into Female studentHall/Dormitory are completelyprohibited without the writtenpermission of the Provost. Thisprohibition is applicable for theBSMRAU students also.

14.2.9. Prohibitory Rules for ResidentStudents of Hall/Dormitory

GeneralThe resident students must abide by therules and regulations of the Hall/DormitoryManagement. The students must follow therestrictions/prohibitions imposed upon themby the Ordinance on the Dormitory/HallManagement Procedures. Such restrictions/prohibitions are as follows:

1. No resident student can stay out of theHall between 9.00 PM to 5.00 AMduring October - March and between10.00 PM to 5.00 AM during rest of theyear without the prior permission of theProvost. However, under specialcircumstances, permission may beobtained from the Provost.

2. No resident student can stay in theHall/Dormitory during holidays withoutprior permission of the Provost.

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3. No resident student can leave theHall/Dormitory in day (s) other thanholidays without prior permission of theProvost

4. Changing of any type in structure or paintof room of the Hall, writing name oranything with permanent ink or paint ondoors or walls of the room, arecompletely prohibited. Suchprohibitions are applicable to any part orfurniture of the Hall/Dormitory.

5. No additional furniture other than thoseallocated by the Provost is allowed inthe room.

6. No meeting, gathering or assembly can beorganized inside the Hall/Dormitory orin any premise adjacent to it without theprior permission of the Provost.

7. No Forum or Association or any suchorganization can be formed in theHall/Dormitory without the priorpermission of the Provost, no studentcan organize any meeting, discussion onany special day, or party in theHall/Dormitory.

8. No student can keep any pet animals orbird inside the Hall/Dormitory or in anyplace adjacent to the hall/Dormitory.

9. Resident students cannot deploy any bodyelse for their own work inside theHall/Dormitory.

10. No student can keep his/her own bike ormotorcycle inside the Hall/Dormitorywithout the permission of theHall/Dormitory authority. However,they can keep them in the fixed place intheir own responsibility with thepermission of the authority.

11. Playing CD player, MP3, DVD or LoudSpeaker or any such musical instrumentloudly, shouting, singing loudly, ortaunting with objectionable words,ridiculing, etc., are prohibited. Raggingwith new students inside/outside of thehall/Dormitory is punishable offence.

12. Entrance of hawkers, milkmen, or suchpeople into the Hall/Dormitory isprohibited.

13. Entrance of female guest into Malestudent Hall/Dormitory, and that of maleguest into Female studentHall/Dormitory are completely

prohibited without the writtenpermission of the Provost. Thisprohibition is applicable for theBSMRAU students also.

14. No play or sport items ornewspaper/magazine of theHall/Dormitory can be taken to theroom.

15. Damaging or cutting of trees/vegetation,tearing/picking flower or fruits orintentionally breaking anything isprohibited.

16. Intentional breaking or taking into roomfor use any dining materials such asutensils (plate, glass etc.,) is prohibited.These prohibitions are applicable toother usable items or furniture of thehall/Dormitory too.

17. Environment polluting materials such aswastes materials, waste papers, etc.,cannot be thrown in place other thanearmarked for such purpose inside theHall/Dormitory.

18. No student can keep any guest overnightin his/her room without the priorpermission of the Provost.

19. No student can change his/her roomwithout the permission of the provost.

20. Keeping any type of sticks, knives,firearms and weapons inside the room iscompletely prohibited.

21. Keeping, drinking or using of any typeof narcotics or alcohols is prohibited.

22. Threatening, physical assault, preventingfrom work/duty, or behaving impolitelyor indecently with any staff of theHall/Dormitory shall be considered asanti-disciplinary act.

23. Use of non-permitted electricalequipment such as electrical oven,electrical calendar, or unwantedintervention or interference in electricalsupply system shall be considered as theanti-disciplinary act.

24. Any intervention or action by studentalone or in-group to resolve anycrisis/problem or to increase/improveany facility of the Hall/Dormitory shallbe considered as disturbingHall/Dormitory administration, and shallbe treated as breach of discipline.

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25. Affixing of photos of any political leaderor objectionable or indecent scenery ordisplaying of pornography or bluepicture anywhere inside theHall/Dormitory is prohibited.

26. Any such restrictions/prohibitions thatmay create non-conducive environmentin the Hall/Dormitory but not includedin above shall be imposed as per therecommendation of the Universityauthority from time to time.

14.2.10. Special Rules for Female StudentHall/Dormitory1. All resident female students must be

present in the Hall/Dormitory between7.00 PM to 6.00 AM during October toMarch and between 8.00 PM to 6.00 AMduring rest of the year.

2. No resident female student can stay in anyother house without the permission ofparents or local guardians.

3. The entrance of any outsider into theHall/Dormitory without the permissionof the Hall/Dormitory authority iscompletely prohibited. However, underspecial circumstances, female guest ofresident female student can be allowed tothe concerned female resident student'sroom provided the guest must beidentified, and the name and address ofthe student and the guest's name andaddress must be written in the registerkept at the gate. The guest like ownmother, sister or close female relative ofthe female resident student can stayone/two nights in the Hall/Dormitorywith the permission of theHall/Dormitory authority.

4. Under no circumstances, any student ofany other institution or any other femaleguest identified as relative can stay in thefemale student Hall/Dormitory.

14.2.11 Punitive MeasuresThe violation of any of theprohibitions/restrictions enlisted above shallbe considered as the anti-disciplinaryoffence, and in such case, the Provost canexpel the student temporarily orpermanently from the Hall/Dormitory. TheHall Caution money of the penalized student

shall be forfeited. Besides, if necessary, theProvost shall recommend to the higherauthority for taking action against thepenalized student as per the University rules.

15. SERVICES AND FACILITIES\

15.1 Library Services

The library is an important organ in supportand development of high quality teaching,research and outreach programs. TheUniversity library building has acomprehensive and current collection of localand foreign journals relating to theagricultural and social sciences. The librarypossesses moor then twenty thousand booksand is under expansion through a regularacquisition program. In addition to book andjournal collection, the library provides aninterlibrary loan service and a computerizeddatabase of Bangladesh research titles andabstract. The library is opened throughout theyear, except on government holidays. It isaccessible to students, teachers, officers andother personnel associated with theUniversity. E-journal and internet facilitiesare available. An audiovisual room with mod-ern equipment is attached to the librarybuilding and is available as a trainingclassroom and for holding conferences, semi-nars and workshops. Some group studyrooms are also available. The library is air-conditioned with adequate sitting andreading facilities. The library is managed inaccordance with the ÒjvB‡eªix e¨e¯’vcbvAa¨v‡`k 1989Ò(Library BabosthaponaOdhyadesh 1998).

15.1.1 Library ManagementThe overall management of the Library lieswith the Library Committee. However, thelibrary is headed by the Head, Libraryappointed for a two-year term from amongstthe Professors of the University. He isassisted by a permanently appointedLibrarian, Assistant Librarian and otherstaffs. The library is run as per the LibraryManagement Ordinance approved by theSyndicate.

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15.1.2. Library TimingThe library is kept open from 8.00 a.m. to8.00 p.m. in Winter (November to February)and from 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. in Summer(March to October) on all days exceptFriday. However, any change in librarytiming shall be communicated immediately.

15.1.3. Entry into libraryThe students for entering into the libraryshall leave all their personal book, bag,sticks, umbrella, briefcase, newspaper,pullover, etc., to the Attendant at the entrygate of the library. However, necessarynotebooks and other materials can be takeninto the library provided those must besubject to search by the Attendants at thegate before leaving. The reserved bookscannot be shifted without the permission ofthe concerned staff. All the materials leftwith the Attendant must be taken backbefore 15 minutes of closing time of thelibrary. The library staff may physicallyinspect anyone, if necessary, while inside orleaving the library.

15.2. Library Card and FeesAll the students get the library Cardimmediately after admission. The studentshall have to submit two copies of stampsize photographs for getting the library card.The library card is the library entry pass forthe students.

15.2.1. Borrowing ProcedureUndergraduate students having library cardcan borrow at a time a maximum of threebooks. Journal cannot be issued to anystudent. Encyclopedia, dictionary and otherreference materials can be borrowed withthe prior permission. The students are notallowed to take out any reserved book.Thesis and dissertation can be issued onlywith the permission of the Head, Library.The students must return the book as perschedule as well as whenever they are askedto return, if necessary. For everyday delay inreturning book a fine per day per book shallbe charged. The students must return thebooks issued to them immediately afterFinal Examination of the term is over. Ifthey fail to return the books within 7 (seven)

days, they shall be charged fine per dayfrom 8th day onward.No book can be issued to a student unlesshe/she returns the issued books, and in suchcase his/her library card may be suspended.The VC can cancel on the recommendationof the Head, Library the library card of anystudent, who does not return book regularlyas per rules.

15.3. RestrictionsNo one is allowed to smoke, fire match orshout in the library. All students like allothers have to follow the rules andregulations of the library

16. TRANSPORT SERVICESThe transport service of the University isorganized and managed in accordance withthe Òhvbevnb bxwZgvjv 2007Ó (JanbahonNitimala 2007). The University provides theundergraduate student transport facilitymostly for campus life. There is a ShuttleService operating as per a fixed schedulefrom the University Campus to Joydebpurand back.

Moreover, an exclusive service (SaloonService) is available for the student in theevening to enable them shopping atJoydebpur market. Another bus service isavailable to the student on Friday. This busleaves the campus at 9.00 a.m. and leavesDhaka (BARC) at 4.00 p.m. The studentscan avail the Ambulance service on medicalground, for which the Provost/AssistantProvost shall give requisition.The students are to pay Tk. 100.00 asTransport Development Fee once at the timeof admission, and Tk 60.00 per term (subjectto change by the authority) at the time ofenrolment for availing the Shuttle service.Saloon service and Friday service during theensuing term. They shall have to pay busrent as usual for any other service. If atransport or Ambulance is needed for thestudent (s), the Provost/Assistant Provostshall submit the requisition on the students'behalf to the Transport Coordinator.

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17. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEAll newly admitted undergraduate studentsget general stipend @ Tk. 200.00-300.00 permonth on basis of GPA. The continuingstudent can also get merit scholarship from2nd term on-ward. The merit scholarship isgiven to the student on competitive basis,based on academic performance in theprevious term. For this, the students have tosubmit their application in prescribed Form.A number of undergraduate studentscovering all batches are given meritscholarship. The rest of the enrolledstudents, who maintain the minimum GPA2.5 get general stipend. For the Generalstipend also the students shall have tosubmit application in prescribed Form to theDean, Faculty of Agriculture.

18. STUDENTS' WELFARE SERVICEThe Students' Welfare Service is headed bya Director (Students’ Welfare) appointed bythe University on a two-year term fromamongst the Professors. The Students’Welfare Service aims at assisting students inmatters other than academics. The servicemostly aims at assisting students in sortingout their difficulties and dilemmas in anenvironment where they can talk freely andin confidence about any matter which istroubling them. Students seek counseling fora variety of reasons, such as difficulties inadjusting to campus life, problems inrelationship, being shy, feeling lonely,anxious, depressed, confused, unmotivated,inferiority, having difficulties with copingacademic pressures and competition, worriesabout the future, low self-confidence,problems related to their facilities etc. TheDirector (Students Welfare) keeps constanttouch with the students and monitors theirproblems. He/she assists the students toresolve any problem (s) in their campus life.He/she provides and/or organizes allfacilities related to students programs on anyspecial occasions. He/she is the onlyofficially assigned authority in theUniversity to look after overall welfare ofthe students.

19. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESThe University campus is located in anisolated area, long away from Dhaka Cityand far from Gazipur district head quarter.Thus there is limited opportunity of studentsfor co-curricular pursuits outside theUniversity. However, there is a provision ofsocio-cultural and other facilities likephysical education, cultural club, debatingclub, indoor and outdoor sports in theUniversity.

20. CAFETERIAThere is a central cafeteria and a privaterestaurant at the Essential Service Centre ofthe University.

21. MEDICAL FACILITIESThe University has a medical centrecentrally situated in the campus. Themedical centre is headed by a SeniorMedical Officer assisted by one MaleMedical Officer, one Female MedicalOfficer, Senior Compounder, one Dresserand one Technician. It provides facilities forprimary health care and minor treatmentwith supply of simple medicines. TheMedical Centre remains open from 9.00 a.m.till 5.00 p.m. The students at their ailmentvisit the doctors at the centre. In case ofemergency, the doctors also visit the ailingstudent (s) at the Hall/Dormitory. It has aPathology Lab. providing facilities forblood, urine and stool examination. TheMedical Centre has an Ambulance for 24hours service. For major treatments orcomplicated problems, the students arereferred to the District Hospital at Joydebpuror to any Government Hospital in Dhaka. Ifthe students prefer to have treatments atprivate clinic/hospital, they are allowed todo so. In all these cases, the Medical Centreprovides them Ambulance service atUniversity's cost.

22. ESSENTIAL SERVICE CENTREThe University has established an essential

service centre for enabling all the residentsincluding the students of the University to buytheir essential items within the campus. Theessential service centre has all utility shopsincluding bookshops, stationery shops andconfectionary shops etc. which run privately.

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23. SOLUTION OF UNSPECIFIEDPROBLEMS

Anything not covered in this catalogue willbe referred to and decided by the AcademicCouncil.

24. ACADEMIC CALENDARAt beginning of each academic year, detailedcalendar of all academic activities is providedto the student.

25. COURSE CURRICULA ANDFACILITIES OF DIFFERENTDEPARTMENT.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURALECONOMICS

The Department offers undergraduate (BS)courses as well as confers graduateprograms leading to M.S. and Ph. D degreein Agricultural Economics. Researchfacilities are available for field studies in theBSMRAU social laboratory. Major areas ofemphasis are economics of crop production,socioeconomic and environmental impactassessment of technology adoption,agribusiness, marketing, policy analysis andanalysis of farm household economy.

Course Title : Agricultural EconomicsCourse Code : AEC 135Course Credit : 03+0

Some basic concepts of economics, theoryof demand and supply, elasticity of demandand supply, utility analysis, indifferencecurve analysis, markets and marketstructure, theory of production, definitionand functions of central bank, commercialbank and specialized banks, role ofagriculture in economic development.

Course Title : Agricultural Marketingand Finance.

Course Code : AEC 365Course Credit: 03+0

Agricultural marketing- definition andscope, agricultural marketing and economic

development, marketing functions,marketing agencies, institutions andchannels, costs, margins and price spread,agriculture and emergence of agribusiness,Problems agricultural marketing inBangladesh, Importance of agriculturalfinance, structure of rural financial market,sources of capital and their role, micro-credit and poverty, farm investmentanalysis, risk in farming, inflation and publicfinance.

FACULTIES

Dr. M. KamruzzamanProfessor & Head

Mr. Mohammad Ismail KhanAssociate Professor (Study leave)

Mr. Kazi Tamim RahmanAssistant Professor

Dr. Asif Reza AnikAssistant Professor

Mr. Md. Abdus SalamLecturer

Ms. Jaba Rani SarkerLecturer

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURALEXTENSION AND RURAL

DEVELOPMENT

The Department offers both Undergraduate(BS) and Graduate (MS & Ph.D) programs.Research facilities are available for fieldstudies in extension and rural educationusing the farmers' situation as a social lab-oratory. Major research thrusts are identifi-cation of constraints to agro-ruraldevelopment; development of alternativeextension methods, strategies and approac-hes; and extension teaching methods & tech-niques; adoption and diffusion of new ag-ricultural innovations and their socio-cultu-ral barriers and development of feedbackmechanism on farmers' reactions on newtechnologies.

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Course Title : Fundamentals ofAgricultural Extensionand Rural Development

Course Code : AER 165Course Credit : 03+1.5

Theory: (Credits-3.0)

1. Agricultural Extension: Conceptand evolution of agriculturalextension, major thrust of extensionactivities in different decades,scope and objectives of agriculturalextension; principles andphilosophies of agriculturalextension; history and developmentof agricultural extension work inBangladesh and other countries;integrated functions of agriculturaleducation, research and extensionservices.

2. Education and Learning:Definition and meaning ofeducation; objectives of education;types of education; formal, non-formal, informal education, adulteducation; definition of learning;types of learning, teaching-learningprocess; principles, laws andtheories of learning; criteria foreffective learning.

3. Motivation: Concept ofmotivation; motivation cycle; roleof motivation in job performance;motivation of the village peopleand extension workers; theories ofmotivation- concept and meaningof need, types of need, Maslow’sneed theory and its implication inextension work.

4. Rural Development: Concept ofrural development; scope of ruraldevelopment; history of ruraldevelopment in Bangladesh; ruralproblems, role of BARD, RDA andBRDB in rural development; NGOinterventions for rural

development; Rural poverty;poverty trap: causes and solutions;role of GOs and NGOs in ruralpoverty mitigation; involvement ofrural youth, women and landlessfarmers in rural developmentactivities of Bangladesh. Ruraldevelopment tourism, biases ofoutsiders for contacting ruralpeople, sustainable andparticipatory rural development,sustainable livelihood and assetpentagon

Practical: (Credits-1.5)

1. Understanding basic facts ofBangladesh agriculture, population,education, administration, exportsand import of agricultural products.

2. Introduction to differentorganizations related to agriculturaldevelopment and their mainobjectives and activities-DAE,DLS, DOF, BADC, national andinternational NGOs with specialemphasis on BRAC, TMSS andACI and other relatedorganizations.

3. Introduction to importantdevelopment organizations &institutions with their mainobjectives and activities: BRDB,BARD and RDA.

4. Visit to GOs (BRDB/BARD/RDA)and NGOs (BRAC, ACI and otherrelated organizations).

5. Lecture and its practice in thelaboratory and in the farmers'situation.

6. Preparation and use of someteaching aids: poster, flashcards,OHP and multimedia.

Course Title : Rural Sociology andEducational Psychology

Course Code : AER 265Course Credit : 03+1.5

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Theory: (Credits-3.0)

1. Rural Sociology: Definition,meaning, nature, scope,importance, limitations andelements of rural sociology; originand development of ruralsociology; society: characteristicsof rural society; rural-urbandifferences; culture, norms, valuesand beliefs; rural sociology andother social sciences, anthropology:concept and types

2. Social Institutions: Family:concept and meaning, types,functions, importance, group:concept and meaning, types,characteristics, preconditions ofgroup formation, comparison ofdifferent types of groups; religion;marriage: divorce and separation;social mobility, community and itscharacteristics; migration: causes &consequences

3. Psychology: Concept ofpsychology; education andeducational psychology; methodsof obtaining information inpsychology; scope of psychology;educational psychology as appliedto extension education; objectivesand contribution of psychology;aims of educational psychology

4. Biological Basis of HumanBehavior: Concept and meaning ofsocialization, socialization process;social stratification; personality-concept and meaning,characteristics of personality,elements of personality, factorsaffecting personality development;frustration-concept and meaning,causes of farmer’s frustration,adjustment to frustration, socialstratification

Practical (Credits-1.5)1. Identification of social

institutions2. Introduction to the methods of

data collection3. PRA techniques:

social/physical mapping,wealth ranking, trend analysis,seasonal diagram etc.

4. Conduction of social surveyand presentation of its report

5. Visit to one ethnic group ofminority community andpreparation of report on theirsocio-economic status

Course Title : Management ofAgricultural ExtensionOrganizations

Course Code : AER 301Course Credit : 03+1.5

Theory: (Credits-3.0)

1. Extension Organization: Conceptand meaning of organization, basicelements of an organization, purposesof organization, principles oforganization, DAE- its mission, roleof DAE, organizational structure ofDAE, new agricultural extensionpolicy (NAEP), duties andresponsibilities of different categoriesof personnel in DAE, problems ofextension work in Bangladesh,different approaches and models ofagricultural extension work.

2. Management, Administration andSupervision: Concept ofmanagement, objectives ofmanagement, management functions,management by objectives (MBO),management information system(MIS), concept of administration,elements of administration,characteristics of administration,principles for increasing efficiency inextension administration, conceptand principles of supervision,coordination, decision makingprocess.

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3. Extension Program Planning andDevelopment: Meaning anddefinition of program planning,importance and principles ofprogram planning; procedure ofextension program planning;characteristics of a good program;people’s participation in extensionprogram planning; reasons forfailure of an extension program.

4. Group Dynamics andLeadership: Concept, meaning anddefinition of group dynamics;external and internal forces ofgroup dynamics; types ofleaderships with their salientfeatures; importance of leadershipin extension work; qualities of agood leader; task and relationshiporiented leadership, selection,training and recognition of localleaders.

5. Monitoring and Evaluation:Meaning and definition ofmonitoring and evaluation;importance and objectives ofprogram evaluation; types ofevaluation; principles andprocedures of extension programevaluation, `difference betweenmonitoring and evaluation, impactevaluation.

Practical: (Credits-1.5)

1. Different organizations related toagricultural development inBangladesh.

2. Preparation of plan of work andcalendar of work.

3. Procedure for project development.4. Preparation and practicing of a

training program.5. Planning of an agricultural

extension program: identificationof problem, analysis ofstakeholder, analysis of objectivesand alternatives and developmentof logical framework (log-frame)on some projects

6. Office management procedures:record keeping, noting/filing,methods of official correspondence.

Course Title : Communication andTechnology Transfer

Course Code : AER 425Course Credit : 03+1.5

Theory: (Credits-3)

1. Extension Communication: Conceptof communication and its problems.scope, functions and importance ofcommunication; models ofcommunication; types ofcommunication; elements ofcommunication process; barriers andnoise in communication, feedback ofcommunication; communication patternand networking

2. Extension Teaching Methods; Meaningof extension teaching methods; steps inteaching; planning of extension teaching;classification of extension teachingmethods; factors to be considered inselecting extension teaching methods;advantages and limitations of differentextension teaching methods; selection andcombination of extension teachingmethods for greater effectiveness

3. Extension Teaching Aids; Meaning ofextension teaching aids; classification ofextension teaching aids; audio-aids,visual-aids, audio-visual aids; benefits andchoice of extension teaching aids;advantage and limitations of differentextension aids; criteria for selection andevaluation of extension teaching aids

4. Transfer of technologies: Meaning anddefinition of technology; types ofinnovation, adoption and diffusion ofagricultural technologies; adoption anddiffusion process, innovation- decisionprocess, types of innovation, attributes ofan innovation; innovativeness and adoptercategories; diffusion curve, barriers toadoption and diffusion of innovations;factors affecting the transfer ofagricultural technologies in Bangladesh

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Practical: (Credit-1.5)

1. Conduction of seminar, symposium,workshop and conference

2. Preparation of printed materials: folder,leaflet, bulletin, handout etc.

3. Preparation of radio talks and its practice4. Data collection instruments; preparation

of interview schedule and procedure ofinterviewing

5. Case study and preparation of its report6. Preparation and presentation of surveyreport7. Identification of important technologies inthe field of agriculture8. Use of ICT in agricultural related activities9. Extension field trip and preparation of its

report.

The Laboratory is provided with the followingequipments:

1. Multimedia projector2. DVD player3. Television4. Digital video camera

FACULTIES

Dr. Md. Enamul HaqueProfessor & Head

Dr. Md. Safiul Islam AfradAssociate Professor

Mr. Md. Mofakharul Islam ShahAssistant Professor (Study leave)

Mr. Shaikh Shamim HasanAssistant Professor

Ms. Farhana YeasminAssistant Professor

Mr. Mohammed RokonuzzamanAssistant Professor

Mr. Muhammad Ziaul HaqueLecturer

DEPARTMENT OF AGROFORESTRYAND ENVIRONMENT

The Department of Agroforestry andEnvironment has been functioning since1996 to produce quality graduates in thefield of Agroforestry and Environment andoffering BS, MS and Ph.D Programs. It hasmodern research facilities. The departmentgives emphasis on impact study, resourceuse and livelihood for students’ researchwork. Besides its academic research, thedepartment has good reputation ofconducting contract research programmesfunded by other organizations, particularlyinternational organizations. Since itsinception, the Department had successfullycompleted several research projects fundedby BARC,World Bank, UNESCO, FAO, ECand USDA. The Department has wide scopeand facilities for undertaking research. TheDepartment has well managed experimentalfield of 2.5 ha, with well equippedlaboratory facilities. The Department isacting as liaison office of the InternationalCentre for Research in Agroforestry(ICRAF) in Bangladesh since 2003. TheDepartment is actively involved in the Manand Bioshpere Research in Bangladesh, andAsia-Pacific Network for Global ChangeResearch (APN) as Scientific PlanningGroup Member since 2005. The Departmenthas been providing technical services to theNational and International organizationsworking in the country in relevant fields(Agroforestry, Environment, ruraldevelopment, food security, land use etc)through attending the program planning, midterm evaluation and program endingmeetings/workshops.

Course Title : Introduction toAgroforestry andEnvironmental Science

Course Code : AFE 301Course Credit : 3+1.5

Concepts and definition of Agroforestry,characteristics and components ofAgroforestry. Status of forest in major forestecosystems of Bangladesh. Overview ofworld forest. Need and perspective areas of

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Agroforestry in Bangladesh. Benefits ofAgroforestry. Social forestry andCommunity forestry. Hypothesis inAgroforestry. Classification of Agroforestry,Multipurpose tree species of Agroforestry.Brief description of major Agroforestrysystems in Bangladesh.Concepts and major components ofEnvironment. Description of different layersof atmosphere. Brief description ofhydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.Environmental pollution: Air pollution,water pollution, noise pollution. Arseniccontamination of ground in Bangladesh.Green house gases and global warming.

Course Title : SilvicultureCourse Code : AFE 350Course Credit : 3+1.5

Concepts and scope of Silviculturalpractices, some related terminology. Sourcesof seed, characteristic of mother trees andtheir management. Seed collection - area,time, method, time of maturity, andequipment for seed collection. Seedextraction and processing. Nursery: concept,type, site selection, infrastructure,preparation of seed bed, cultural andmanagement practices. Types of nurserystocks, tending and protection of plantingstocks. Planting survey, planting plan, sitepreparation, planting geometry, spacing,transporting of planting materials andmethod of planting. Tending operation:watering, mulching, weed control, vacancyfilling, fertilizer application, pruning,thinning. Estimation of the volume of log.Silvicultural systems used in homestead andforest plantation.

FACULTIES

Dr. Md. Giashuddin MiahProfessor

Dr. Md. Main Uddin MiahAssociate Professor

Mr. Tofayel AhmedAssociate Professor & Head

Dr. Md. Abiar RahmanAssociate Professor

Dr. Satta Ranjan ShahaAssociate Professor

Ms. Noor Shaila SarminAssistant Professor

Dr. Shohana PervinAssistant Professor

Mr. Minhaz AhmedLecturer

DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY

The department offers courses for BS, MS &Ph.D Programs. Research facilities areavailable for field and laboratory works inmost areas of stand establishment, cropphysiology, Eco physiology, cropmanagement, weed science and seed scienceaspects of crop production.

Course Title :Fundamentals ofAgronomy

Course Code : AGR 101Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.): Concept, importance,opportunities, constraints and branches ofagriculture; concept and basic principles ofagronomy; concept of crops andclassification of field crops; principles ofcrop growth and development; croppingseasons of Bangladesh; definition,classification and characteristics of qualityseeds; weather and climate, weatherelements and crop growth; definition,importance and classification of tillage;concept of tilth and plough pan formationand their impact on crop production; sowingand transplanting; seedling establishmentand plant population density; interculturaloperations: weeding, thinning, earthingup,irrigation and drainage; basic concept ofcrop nutrition, functions of nutrientelements, fertilizer and manure; cropgeography of Bangladesh.

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Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.):Identification and classification of fieldcrops; identification of crop growth stages;identification and utilization of tillage,intertillage and other agriculturalimplements; observation of agro-meteorological instruments; observation ofplough pan formation; seed bed preparation;seed identification; practicing interculturaloperation; identification of manures andfertilizers, calculation of fertilizer dose.

Course Title :Fundamentals of CerealCrop Production

Course Code : AGR 175Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr):Scope, limitation and strategies of cerealcrop production; origin of rice; distinguishedfeatures between indica, japonica andjavanica rice; growth stages of rice plant;rice ecology, classification of rice culture,ratoon rice; upland rice culture; transplantedand deep water rice culture; characteristicsof HYVs developed in Bangladesh; originand classification of wheat; growth stages ofwheat; distinguished characteristics betweennew and old wheat; climate, and culturalpractices for wheat production; qualityfactors in wheat; origin and classification ofmaize; growth stages of maize; climate andcultural practices for maize production;origin and classification of barley, plantmorphology and growth stages of barley,cultural practices for barley production;origin, classification and growth stages ofminor cereals; cultural practices for minorcereals.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.):Identification of growth stages of differentcereals; cereal production under differenttillage conditions; cereal production underdifferent levels of fertilizers; cerealproduction under different levels ofmoistures.

Course Title : Weed ScienceCourse Code : AGR 205Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr hr):Introduction: concept, definition,characteristics and harmful and beneficialeffects of weed; weed biology & ecology:classification of weeds; propagation,dispersal and distribution of weed;persistence of weeds; major weeds ofBangladesh; morphology of major weeds;crop-weed interference: critical period ofcrop-weed competition; degree of weedinfestation; competitive ability of cropsagainst weeds; allelopathy, allelopathiceffects of weeds on crop and vice-versa;weed management: components of weedmanagement, weed management in majorcrops; methods of weed control; chemicalweed control; classification of herbicides;herbicide formulation; mode of action ofherbicide; herbicide selectivity; behavior ofherbicide in plant and soil; rice herbicides inBangladesh; herbicidal weed control inmajor crops; integrated weed management.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.):Identification of major weeds from uplandand lowland habitat; study on the life cycleand morphology of major rice weeds;identification, description and use ofweeding implements; field exercise onmechanical weed control; identification,description and use of chemical weedcontrol equipment; herbicide dosecalculation and herbicide sprayercalibration; study on the effect of weedinfestation on the growth and developmentof rice plants.

Course Title : Agro-climatologyCourse Code : AGR 255Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.):Climate and weather terms; elements ofclimate and weather, meteorology andclimatology; agro-meteorology and agro-climatology and Earth’s climatic history;climate, agricultural production and foodsecurity; biosphere, characteristics ofatmospheric layers; atmosphericcomposition; atmospheric energy, warmingthe earth and the atmosphere, heat

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transferring in the earth-atmosphere system;radiation and temperature; Wien’s law,Stefan-Boltzmann law; absorption, emissionand equilibrium; atmospheric moisture; airpressure and humidity; water cycle; ozonelayer; atmospheric pressure; causes of airmovement; the general circulation of theatmosphere and the ocean; earth rotation:causes of earth season; cloud: typescharacteristics and formation; classificationof world climatic; agro-climate ofBangladesh: delineation of climatic regions;agro-ecological zone (AEZ); global climatechange; application of agro-climatologyknowledge on crop production.

Practical (1.5 Cr. Hr.):Air temperature and its measurement;measurement of relative humidity;measuring precipitation by rain gauge;estimation of wind velocity and winddirection; measurement of photo-synthetically active radiation in the cropcanopy; study of agro-climatic zones ofBangladesh ; observation of crop plantsgrown under different light and moistureconditions.

Course Title : Seed Science andTechnology

Course Code : AGR 325Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.):Introduction to seed: definition, role, use andclassification; physiology of seed formationand development; seed growth, maturation;chemical composition of seed; seed andseedling morphology; seed dormancy,biological significance, types and breakingof seed dormancy; seed quality attributes:genetical purity; analytical purity; seedmoisture content; seed germination; seedhealth; seed and field standard of seedquality. seed production: factors influencingquality seed production; agro-ecologicalrequirements, crop and variety selection,crop alteration, isolation, land selection, landpreparation, planting, fertilization, irrigation,weed control, roguing, plant protection andharvesting; hybrid seed production; seedprocessing: principles of seed processing;

drying, cleaning, grading, treating,packaging; seed storing: physiology of seedageing, factors influencing storage life,types of storage; seed certification: qualitycontrol, legislation, seed marketing.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.):Seed identification and preparation of seedalbum; structures of monocotyledonous anddicotyledonous seeds; seed sampling forlaboratory tests; purity analysis of seed;determination of seed moisture; seedgermination test; seed vigor test; calculationof seed rate of different field crops;practicing seed treatment; field inspection ofseed crops.

Course Title : Production of Pulses,Oil-seeds and IndustrialCrops

Course Code : AGR 375Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.):Origin, distribution, classification, morpho-physiology, climate and soil requirements,characteristics of species, crop varieties,production technology, post-harvest operationsand basis of yield improvement of pulse,oilseed and industrial crops i.e. grasspea, lentil,mungbean, blackgram, chickpea, cowpea,pigeonpea, rapeseeds, mustards, sesame,groundnut, soybean, sunflower, safflower,linseed, jute, kenaf, cotton and sugarcane.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.): Conducting simpleexperiments to study the effect of agronomicpractices on crop production and preparationof a project paper; study on the distinguishingcharacteristics of different species and cropvarieties; identification of different crops andvarieties; evaluation of the effect of plantingdensity, sowing method, water regimes,fertilizer application and interculturaloperations on crop growth and productivity,practicing different planting methods ofsugarcane.

Course Title : Irrigation and FarmManagement

Course Code : AGR 475Course Credit : 3+1.5

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Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.):Irrigation: definition and background;importance of irrigation; soil physicalproperties in relation to irrigation practices;irrigation water requirement; time ofapplication of irrigation; conveyance,distribution and field application systems;methods of irrigation, their advantages anddisadvantages; measurement of irrigationwater loss; present status of irrigation inBangladesh; common problems in irrigatedagriculture and their remedies; drainage ofagricultural lands.Farm management: Concept anddefinition; principles of farm management;consideration for establishment of a farm;farm types, structure and farm layout; cropplanning, cropping systems, crop rotation,farming systems; farm budgeting and farmplanning: partial and enterprise budgets,farm budgeting; resource inventory andmanagement of resources; farm efficiencymeasures and enterprise diversification;financial management: record keeping,balance sheet and cash book; riskmanagement; personnel management.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)Identification and use of irrigation machinery;determination of irrigation water requirement;Farm layout preparation, layout ofexperimental plot, farm records and theirmaintenance, preparation of croppingscheme, crop rotation schedules, cropcalendar; crop cutting experiment; economicanalysis of an enterprise, visit to anagricultural farm and preparation andpresentation of report.

Lab. Facilities01. Balance02. Augur03. Moisture Meter04. Oven05. All types of field equipments06. PH Meter07. EC Meter08. DO Meter09. Germinator10. Sunflexeptometer

FACULTIES

Dr. M. Abdul KarimProfessor & Head

Dr. Qazi Abdul KhaliqProfessor

Dr. M. Moynul HaqueProfessor

Mr. Md. Nasimul BariProfessor

Dr. Md. Rafiqul IslamAssociate Professor

Dr. Md. Abdul MannanAssociate Professor

Mr. Md. Moshiul IslamAssistant Professor (Study leave)

Mr. K.M. Shamsul HaqueAssistant Professor (Study leave)

Mr. Md. Arifur Rahman KhanLecturer

Ms. Nurunnahar AkterLecturer

DEPARTMENT OF AGROPROCESSING

The Department offers a graduate programleading to M. S. degree.

The studies in Ago-processing are designedto strengthen the knowledge of students ofthe relevant engineering, biological,sociological and economic aspects of foodprocessing as well as preservation, storageand marketing of those products. Agro-processing graduate will be equipped withtheory & practical knowledge in graspingfield problems associated with postproduction system.

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Lab FacilitiesThe laboratories is equipped with:01. Spectrophotometer02. Drying oven03. Water distillation plant04. pH meter05. Electrical balance06. Muffle furnace07. Computer08. Overhead stirrer

FACULTIES

Dr. Safiul Islam AfradAssociate Professor & Head

Mr. Md. Amdadul HaqueAssistant Professor (Study leave)

Dr. Md. AhiduzzamanAssistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURALENGINEERING

The department of Agricultural Engineeringbeing one of the 19 departments of thefaculty of Agriculture of BSMRAU, startedfunctioning since 2005 with a view todisseminating the basic knowledge ofAgricultural Engineering among the BS(Agriculture) graduates of this University. Ithelps engenders knowledge in the field ofFarm Power Machinery, Irrigation WaterManagement, Farm Small Structures andFarm Mechanization as a whole. Thedepartment accomplishes it intendedfunction rendering knowledge to the BS(Agriculture) students through a courseAEG-180 Farm Mechanics during winterterm using two well equipped laboratoriese.g. (1) Farm Machinery Laboratory and (2)Irrigation and Drainage Laboratory alongwith an (3) Engineering Workshop. Thedepartment also has a (4) Weather Station tocollect meteorological data as well as todemonstrate the BS (Agriculture) students.Along with teaching the department is alsoinvolved in some basic and applied researchon different aspects of irrigation and watermanagement in the field of agriculture. The

department of Agricultural Engineering isnow in a state to offer MS degree on‘Irrigation and Water Management’ in nearfuture.

Course Title : Farm MechanicsCourse Code : AGE 180Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory:(3.0 Cr. hr.)

Farm Mechanization: Definition, history,scope, importance and limitation of farmmechanization, Different approach ofmechanization, Sustainability of agriculturalmechanization;Farm Power: Sources of Farm Power,Engine and its classification, Operatingprinciples of two stroke and four strokeengines and their difference, Engineworking systems- fuel, ignition, cooling,lubricating & transmission system, Enginetrouble shooting, repair & maintenance;

Farm Implement and Machinery:Definition and classification of farmimplements and machinery, Introduction totillage implements, Pre and post harvestfarm machinery, and Plant protectionmachinery, Selection of farm machinery;

Post Harvest Technology: Definition andimportance of post harvest technology(drying and storage of food grains).Principles and methods of drying and storingof food grains, Moisture content of foodgrains, fruits & spices and its determination;

Engineering Materials: Definition andimportance of construction materials,Constituents, classification and uses ofBricks, Sand, Cement, Timber, Steel andother construction materials;

Irrigation and Drainage: Importance andscope of irrigation, Irrigation developmentin Bangladesh. Methods of irrigation andwater requirement of crops, Irrigation pumpsand wells, their classification, uses,maintenance and trouble shooting, Drainageand its importance in agriculture inBangladesh ;

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Practical: (1.5 Cr. hr.)

Identification and uses of commonhand tools used in a machineryworkshop,

Identification and explanation offunction of different parts of ICengines,

Identification and description ofdifferent farm implements and pre& post harvest machinery,

Measurement of disc angle and tiltangle of a standard disc plough andtheir adjustment in the field

Identification and description ofdifferent functional components ofa power tiller,

Identification and description ofdifferent functional components ofa tractor,

Identification of functionalcomponents of a seed drill machineand its calibration,

Field operation of power tiller andtractor with different farmimplements and measurement oftheir field performances,

Identification and uses of differentirrigation water pumps/lift, waterconveyance and control structure,

Identification and uses of differentirrigation water measuringstructures/ equipment andmeasurement of channel waterusing current meter, V notch weirand cutthroat flume,

Visit to farm machinerydevelopment workshops of BSRI,BRRI etc.

Lab Facilities of AgriculturalEngineering:

The lab facilities in terms of equipmentsavailable in two of its laboratories alongwith an engineering workshop and a weatherstation are listed below:

(1) Farm Machinery LaboratorySl.No.

Name of machinery/equipment

Quantity

1 Diesel Engine 2 Set.

2 Drum seeder 5 Set.3 Power tiller with

accessories2 Set

4 Tractor (60 hp, 2WD) 1 No.5 Rotavator 1 No.

6 Offset disc harrow 1 No.7 Water Pump 2 Set.

8 Country Plough with yoke 2 Set.

9 BARI Mould BoardPlough

2 Set

10 Hand corn sheller 1 No.

11 Dry land weeder 1 No.12 Water Pump 2 Set.

13 Alen key 1 Set.

14 Screw driver 1 Set15 File, ( Flat, round, half

round & square)4 Nos.

16 Hacksaw Frame 1 No.17 Hand Saw (wood cutting) 1 No.

18 Shouldering iron 1 No.19 Inside and outside

callipers1 Set.

20 Pipe wrench 1 No.

21 Micrometer 1 No.

22 Wire gauge 1 No.23 Filler gauge 1 Set.

24 Center punch 1 Set.25 Number punch 1 Set.

26 Ball peen hammer 1 No.

27 Cross peen hammer 1 No.

28 Claw hammer * 1 No.

29 9 PCS Normal grip screwdriver

1 Set.

30 Vernier callipers 1 No.

31 Box socket wrench 1 Set

32 Top loading balance, 15kg

1 Pc

33 Combination wrench 1 Set

34 Adjustable wrench 10” &12”

2 Nos.

35 Combination pliers 6” &8”

2 Nos.

36 Nose pliers, 6” 1 No.

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(2) Irrigation and Drainage laboratorySl.No.

Name of machinery/equipment

Quantity

1 Digital soil moisturemeter

1 No.

2 Distillation plant 1 No.3 Automatic leaf area

meter1 No.

4 Current flow meter 2 No.5 Cut throat flune 1 No.6 V Notch wear 1 No.7 Irrigation water test kits 1 Set8 50 mm diameter sand

auger with extension1 No.

9 Irrigation display board 1 Set10 Aquater digital soil

moisture, Temperatureand salinity meter

1 No.

11 Tensiometer 18 No.12 Portable dissolved

oxygen meter1 No.

13 Portable pH meter 1 No.14 Pocket pH meter 1 No.15 Forced convection oven 1 No.16 Precision balance 1 No.17 Digital magnetic stirrer

with accessories1 No.

18 Drip irrigation set 2 Set.19 Double ring infiltrometer 1 Set.

(3) Engineering WorkshopSl.No.

Name of machinery/equipment

Quantity

1 Lathe machine 2 No.2 Column drill machine 2 No.3 Angle grinder 1 No.4 Air compressor 1 No.

5 Hand electric drill machine 1 No.

6 Electric hand saw 1 No.7 Electric floor saw 1 no.

8 Anvil 2 Nos.

9 Hand Hammer (1 kg & 0.5kg)

2 Nos.

10 Cut off machine 2 Nos.

11 Sheet cutting machine 1 No.12 ARC welding machine 1 No.

13 Table vice 1 No.14 Pedestal grinding machine 1 No.

(2) Weather StationSl.No.

Name of machinery/equipment

Quantity

1 Class-A Evaporation panwith automatic recorder

1 Set.

2 Class-A Evaporation pan(manual recording sys.)

1 Set.

3 Rain gauge with automaticrecorder

1 Set.

4 Rain gauge (manualrecording sys.)

I Set.

5 Digital Barometer 1 No.6 Digital Pyrradiometer 1 No.

7 Digital Anemometer 1 No.

8 Thermograph 1 No.9 Hygrograph 1 No.

10 Dry and wet bulbthermometer

2 Nos.

11 Mercury thermometer 5 Nos.12 Groundwater level

recorder1 No.

FACULTIES

Dr. S.M. Iqbal HossainProfessor & Head

Mr. Md. Moinul Hossain OliverAssistant Professor (Study leave)

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

The department offers courses forundergraduate and Postgraduate programs.

Course Title : Biochemistry-1Course Code : BCH 135Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory: (3.0 Cr. hr.)

Biochemistry and Biomolecules: Definitionand Importance of Biochemistry andBiomolecules.

Carbohydrates: Definition, Occurrence,Functions, Classification, Chemical andPhysical Properties, Chemistry ofMonosaccharides and Disaccharides.

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Composition and Linkages ofPolysaccharides with Special Reference toStarch, Cellulose, Glycogen and Cell WallPolysaccharides.

Protein: Definition, Occurrence, Functions,Classification, Different structures ofProteins, Chemical and Physical Properties,Reactions of Amino acids, Denaturation ofProteins, Peptide Bonds and Proteins,Hydrolysis of Proteins, Acid-Base propertiesof Amino acids, Isoelectric Point, Globularand Fibrous proteins.

Lipids: Definition, Occurrence, Functions,Classification, Chemical and PhysicalProperties, Fatty Acid Composition of Fats,Characterization of Fat, Oil and Waxes;Phospholipids with special reference tolecithin and cephalin, Glycolipids andCholesterol.

Nucleic Acids: Definition, Occurrence,Roles of nucleic acids, Classification,Structural Features, Concept of Centraldogma.

Enzymes: Definition, Functions,Classification, Concept of Active Centre,Coenzymes and Prosthetic Groups, Mode ofActions, Factors Affecting EnzymaticReactions, Inhibition and Regulation ofEnzymes. Principle of Enzyme Assay.

Hormones: Definition, Occurrence,Functions, Classification, Physiological andBiochemical Functions.

Micronutrients (Vitamins and Minerals):Classification, Occurrence, BiochemicalFunctions, Deficiency Symptoms, RDA.

Practical: (1.5 Cr. hr.)

1. Use of Analytical Balance2. Preparation of standard solution and

standardization of HCl.3. Identification of organic compounds

and colour test for biomolecules.4. Use of a pH meter and determination of

pH of a solution.

5. Estimation of glucose by Fehling’smethod

6. Preparation of buffer solution anddemonstration of buffer action

7. Estimation of calcium content by thepermanganate method

8. Estimation of copper content of thesupplied solution using iodometrymethod.

9. Determination of phosphorous contentof the supplied solution.

10. Estimation of Iron content of Mohr’ssalt by the dichromate method.

Course Title : Biochemistry-2Course Code : BCH 265Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory: (3.0 Cr. hr.)

Digestion and Absorption of Foods inAnimal Body: Digestion and Absorption ofCarbohydrates; Digestion and Absorption ofProtein; Digestion, Absorption andSecretion of Dietary Lipid.

Carbohydrate Metabolism: BasicConcepts of Metabolism (Definition ofMetabolism, Catabolism, Anabolism,Regulation of Metabolism), GlucoseBreakdown (Glycolysis), Fructose andGalactose Metabolism, Glycogenbreakdown (Glycogenolysis), TCA (CitricAcid Cycle/Krebs Cycle), ElectronTransport Chain (ETC), Gluconeogenesis,Pentose Phosphate Pathway (HMP),Biosynthesis of Sucrose and Starch

Protein Metabolism: Transamination,Oxidative Deamination, Decarboxylation,Urea Cycle, Metabolism of Ammonia,Toxicity of Ammonia, Metabolism ofcarbon skeletons of amino acids,Biosynthesis of non-essential amino acids,Metabolic defects in amino acid metabolism.

Lipid Metabolism: Mobilization of StoredFats and Beta-Oxidation of Fatty Acids,Cholesterol, Bile Acids, Bile Salts, PlasmaLipoproteins, Lipid Peroxidation,Glyoxalate pathway, Biosynthesis of FattyAcids.

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Bioenergetics: Definition, Free Energy,Enthalpy, Entropy, ATP as a UniversalEnergy Carrier, Exergonic and Endergonicreactions, ADP-ATP cycle.

Nucleic Acids: Replication, Transcriptionand Translation (Protein synthesis).

Nutrition: Foods, Nutrients (Macronutrientsand Micronutrients), Nutrients Requirementsin Humans, RDA, PER, NPU, BiologicValue, Balanced Diets, Dietary Principles,Basal metabolic requirement (BMR),Energy Requirements in Humans,Macronutrients, Dietary fiber, ProteinCaloric Malnutrition (Marasmus,Kwashiorkor), Obesity-Cancer and Diets.

Instrumental Methods for Analysis:Principle and Uses of pH Meter,Spectrophotometer, Atomic AbsorptionSpectrophotometer (AAS), MassSpectrometry (MS), Chromatography(HPLC, TLC), Colorimetry, Fluorimetry.

Practical: (1.5 Cr. hr.)

1. Preparation of 0.1N Na2CO3 anddetermination of the strength ofsupplied HCL.

2. Estimation of acetic acid content ofsupplied vinegar.

3. Estimation of Ascorbic acid content ofthe supplied solution and Biologicalsamples using Bessel’s Titrimetricmethod.

4. Determination of saponification numberof fat or oil.

5. Determination of iodine number of fator oil.

6. Verification of Beer Lambert law anddetermination of λ-max

7. Determination of lactose content ofmilk using Benedicts quantitativesolution.

8. Determination of cholesterol content inegg Yolk.

9. Determination of glucose content ofcommercial juice.

10. Estimation of fish protein by Kjeldahlmethod.

11. Separation and identification ofdifferent amino acids by TLC.

12. Separation of sugar mixtures by ThinLayer Chromatography (TLC).

13. Gram staining of Bacteria.Estimation of Alpha –amylase.

FACULTIES

Dr. Md. Khurshed Alam BhuiyanProfessor & Head

Dr. Md. ShahjahanAssociate Visiting Professor

Mr. Mohammad Golam MostafaAssistant Professor (Study Leave)

Mr. Mohammad BodruzzamanAssistant Professor (Study Leave)

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

The Department of Biotechnology wasestablished in 2003 with a view todisseminating knowledge and train studentsat undergraduate and graduate levels atBSMRAU. The primary goal of thisdepartment is to deliver high class teachingand conduct both basic and applied researchin the field of biotechnology.

Course Title : IntroductoryBiotechnology andGenetic Engineering

Course Code : BTL 410Course Credit : 3+1.5

The department offers one core course, BTL410 Introductory Biotechnology and GeneticEngineering in summer term of BS inAgriculture program. The department hasgot some good equipment and established alaboratory for practical teaching andresearch. To conduct research, thedepartment has established collaborationwith local and international research groups.Any proposal for collaborative research onany of the following topics of is welcome:

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• Signal transduction pathways ofmotility,chemotaxis and differentiation ofPeronosporomycete zoospores• Microbial biopesticides and biofertilizers• Traditional herbal medicines and their

uses in agriculture• Novel bioactive natural products

from plant and microbes andtheir uses in agriculture

• Adaptation to climate change and foodsecurity

Some highly qualified faculty members areresponsible for teaching undergraduatestudents and supervise students to conductworld-class research in biotechnology.

FACULTIES

Dr. Md. Tofazzal IslamProfessor

Dr. Md. Ashraful HaqueAssociate Professor & Head

Dr. Md. Mahbubur RahmanAssociate Professor

Mr. Shah Mohammad Naimul IslamAssistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF CROP BOTANY

The department offers courses forundergraduate and oostgraduate programs.The Department of Crop Botany has majorresearch programs on: various physiologicalprocesses under normal and stressfulconditions, plant nutrition, ecophysiology ofdifferent crops, hormonal regulation of cropgrowth and development, embryologicalaspects of fruit development and biochemicaland nutritional aspects of fruits and vegetables.

Course Title : Plant Taxonomy &Economic Botany

Course Code : CBT 110Course Credit : 3+1.5

A. THEORY: (3.0 Cr. hr.)

Plant Taxonomy:

Introduction: Taxonomy, Taxa, Botanicalnomenclature etc.Plant classification: Principles and Systemsof classification.External morphology: Root, stem, leaf,inflorescence, flower, seed and fruit.Economically important families: Poaceae

Fabacese, Cucubitaceae, Tiliaceae,Brassicaceae, Asteraceae, Malvaceae,Arecaceae, Rutaceae, Apiaceae,Liliaceae, Convolvolaune etc.

Economic Botany:Introduction: Scope and classification ofeconomic plants.Economic importance of plants and plant

products: Beverage, Paper, Rubber,Timber, Oils and fats, Sugar, Spices andCondiments yielding plants andMedicinal plants (Especial emphasis willbe given on scientific names, familynames, plant part(s) used, plant productsand their economic importance).

B. PRACTICAL (1.5 Cr. hr.)Study on roots, stems, leaves, flowers,inflorescences, fruits and seedsFamily – Important familiesAssignment – HerbariumVisit to National Herbarium andBotanical Garden

Course Title : Plant Anatomy &Embryology

Course Code : CBT 255Course Credit : 3+1.5

A. THEORY (3.0 Cr. hr)

Plant Anatomy:Cell: Cell wall and membrane, Cellorganelles and their ultra-structures,Meristem: Classification and functions,Tissue and tissue systems: Classification,structure and functions; Primary andsecondary structure of monocot and dicotroot, stem and leaf; Secondary growth in rootand stem; Transition region; Anatomy of

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some important crop plants.Plant Embryology:

Introduction; Microsporangium,Microsporogenesis, andMicrogametogenesis; Megasporangium,Megasporogenesis, and Megagametogenesis;Fertilization, seed and fruit development;Apomixis Formation of embryo.

B. PRACTICAL (1.5 (Cr. hr)Demonstration of microscope andtechniques slide preparation; Anatomy ofroots, stems and leaves of some importantmonocot and dicot plants; Study on pollengrain structure and development.

Course Title : Plant PhysiologyCourse Code : CBT 350Course Credit : 3+1.5

A. THEORY (3.0 Cr. hr.0

Plant water relationship:Pathway and driving force of watermovement from root to leaf, Mechanismof transpiration from the leaf, factorsaffecting transpiration process andguard cell movement.

Plant metabolism:Organization of photosynthetic apparatusand pigment; Outline of biochemicalphase and CO2 reducing pathways ofphotosynthesis, and their significance;Outline of respiratory pathways(glycolysis and metabolism of glycolyticproducts), Interconversion and utilizationof respiratory products.

Growth and growth regulators:Concept of growth; Outline of the stepsinvolving in sampling, data gathering,computation, data analysis andinterpretation; Outlines and classificationof growth regulators, Principles and usesof plant growth regulators in cropproduction.

Seed development process:Seed and seedling development;Dormancy; Physiology of germination.

Photoperiodism and vernalization:Concept of photoperiodism and itsimpact in crop growth, phytochrome andflowering hormones; Concept ofvernalization in flowering process and itsimportance in agriculture.Ageing and sensourd.

Stresses and resistance:Concept of stress and strain, Resistancethrough escape, Avoidance and tolerancemechanism. Various kinds of stressesand means of encounter them.photomorphogenesis and phytochrouse.

B. PRACTICAL (1.5 Cr. hr)Study on osmosis, diffusion,transpiration, ascent of sap, respiration,chlorophyll pigments estimation, growthmeasurement etc.

Course Title : Plant EcologyCourse Code : CBT 465Course Credit : 3+1.5

A. THEORY (3.0 Cr. hr.)

Introduction:Concept, history and scope of plant ecologyThe environment:Concept of environment, environmental orecological factors; Climatic factors- light,temperature, water, wind etc and their effectson crop production; Physiographic factors;Biotic factors, interaction among bioticfactors, principles of crop weed association;macro- and micro environment- concept,microclimatic manipulation and improvementof crop production.Ecosystem and communityEcosystem: Concept, composition,classification and functioning of ecosystems;Community: Definition, composition andclassification, study to plant communitystructurePlant succession and Phytogeography:Plant succession: Definition, causes of

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succession, types and process of succession;Phytogeography: Principles governing plantdistribution, plant conservation andpreservation; causes of depletion of forest inBangladesh and possible remedies, Plantdiversification and biodiversity.Population ecology:Definition, characteristics and structure ofplant population; interactions amongpopulations, intra- and inter-specificcompetition

Environmental pollution:Types, causes, effects and remedies withspecial reference to plant productivity;Greenhouse effects-causes and remedies.

B. PRACTICAL (1.5 Cr. hr)Adaptation of plants in different habitats,Anatomy of hydrophytes, mesophytes andxerophytes, Anatomy of C3, C4, CAM andepiphytic plants, Field visits of differentagro-ecological zones.

FACULTIES

Dr. Tofazzal HossainProfessor

Dr. Jalal Uddin AhmedProfessor & Head

Dr. Md. Abdul Baset MiaProfessor

Mr. Mohammad Atikur RahmanAssistant Professor (Study Leave)

Mr. Totan Kumar GhoshAssistant Professor

Mr. Md. Haider Iqbal KhanAssistant Professor

Mr. Md. Mohi-Ud-DinAssistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY

The department offers Undergraduate (BSAgriculture) courses and Graduate programsleading to MS and Ph.D degree. TheEntomology department has a majorresearch thrust on i) ecological andbiological studies of insect pests and theirnatural enemies, their behavior for insectpest suppression, and management, ii)integrated pest management, iii) biologicalstudies of pollinators and their utilization invegetable seed production and migratorybeekeeping for honey production, iv)environmental toxicology of pesticides andv) collection, identification and preservationof insect pests and their natural enemies.

Course Title : Insect MorphologyCourse Code : ENT 215Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory ( 3.0 Cr. hr.)Introduction and general body form of insectand body wall process, Insect Head and itsappendages, thorax and its appendages,abdomen and its appendages, respiratorysystem, circulatory system, nervous system,division and function of stomadeum,mesenteron and proctodeum of insectalimentary canal, association of centres ofbrain, sense organ and reproductive system.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)Studies on the external structure of insecthead, antennae, mouthparts, wings and legsincluding their modification usinggrasshopper, field cricket, housefly,honeybee and other insects.

Course Title : Insect Taxonomy andSystematics

Course Code : ENT 250Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)Introductory to basics of zoogeography;geological age; Arthropoda; short history ofEntomology; Evolution of insects;Taxonomic collection and the process ofpreservation; Definition and terminology oftaxonomy and systematics; Hierarchy of

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categoriesBasics of Insect Orders: Apterygota:Thysanura, Diplura, Protura, Collembola,Pterygota: Ephimeroptera, Plecoptera,Grylloblatodae, Orthoptera, Phasmida,Dermaptera, Embioptera, Dictyoptera,Zooraptera, Psocoptera, Mallophaga,Sphinaptera, Odonata, Hemiptera, Isoptera,Thysanoptera, Lepidoptera, Coleoptera,Hymenoptera, Diptera; Theories ofclassification, Basics of taxonomiccharacters, Taxonomic Publications, Brieflyrules of zoological nomenclature.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)Insect collection and the process ofpreservation; Identification andfamiliarization of insects: Thysanura;Collembola; Odonata; Dermaptera;Dictyoptera; Orthoptera; Thysanoptera;Heteroptera; Homoptera; Diptera;Coleoptera; Lepidoptera; Hymenoptera;Identification and familiarization of insectsof beneficial insects.

Course Title : Insect EcologyCourse Code : ENT 265Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)Definitions, history and development;Approaches and scope of ecology;Population estimation: absolute and relativemethods; Concept and components ofecosystem; Aquatic ecosystem; Terrestrialecosystem; Ecological energetics: energyflow in the ecosystem-food chain, food weband trophic level; Dispersion and migration;Environmental factors & insect population;Match between organisms and theirenvironment; Community; Ecologicalsuccessions; Ecological processes;Interaction; Insect pest monitoring:Surveillance and forecasting.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)Sampling on insect pests and their damageson different crops; Methods of populationestimation; Community composition,species richness and diversity of insects.

Course Title : Economic EntomologyCourse Code : ENT 370Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3 Cr. hr.)Basic concept of Economic Entomology;Types of pests and NE’s, Apiculture: kinds,cast determination, life cycle, migratorybeekeeping, diseases and pests of honeybees etc; Sericulture: classification, lifecycle of different silkworm, larvae rearing,cocoon ripening, harvesting and spinning;Lac culture: Host plant preparation, differentstrains and rearing process of lac insects,manufacturing shellac, problem andprospect of apiculture, sericulture and lacculture; detail study of the major and minorinsect pests of rice, sugarcane, jute, mango,jackfruit, coconut, banana, litchi, citurs,guava, cotton, vegetables mainly potato,tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, cabbage, bean,okra, bitter gourd, sponge gourd, pumpkin,hogplum etc; insect pests of stored grainproducts, rodent pests and insect pests ofseeds emphasizing on life history, natureand extend of damage and managementpractices of those insects pests; Insect bornedisease transmission and their management.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)study of different insects as vector,migratory beekeeping, study and collectionof different products from sericulture and lacculture, study and collection of differentinsect infested parts (leaves, panicle, leafsheath, stem and grains) of rice, jute,banana, citrus, jute, guava, cotton, jackfruit,sugarcane mango, summer and wintervegetables, stored grain pests, pesticidalcalculation and judicial application inrelation to EIL, ET, GEP, ED ; reaction ofBRRI varieties of different rice insect pestsand management practices.

Course Title : Insect Pest ManagementCourse Code : ENT 440Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3 Cr. hr.)Ecological concepts of pests and IntegratedPest Management (IPM); Types of pests;Computation of economic injury level and

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economic threshold, and their utility;History and principles of IPM and importantdefinitions; Monitoring of pests for IPM;Building blocks of IPM : Tactics and toolsof IPM; Cultural Practices: Definition,importance and application; Physical,mechanical and legal methods; Biologicalcontrol: principles, strategies and safeapplication; Host plant resistance(Definition, importance and application)Chemical Control: Pesticides (Definition,History, Importance, Classification ofpesticides); Mode of action of insecticides;Formulations of pesticides; Compatibility ofpesticides; Hazards in the use of pesticides;Pesticide poisoning and treatment; IPMcompatible insecticides; Bio-rationaleInsecticides; IPM practice in Bangladesh(Farmers Field School); IPM in rice,Vegetables, Stored products.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)Insect monitoring tools; Agro-ecologicalSystem Analysis; Scouting of insect pestsand damage assessment; Practicing ofvarious cultural/mechanical controlmethods; Identification of seeds of resistantvarieties ; Pesticides formulations and theirutility; Usages of various pesticideappliances; Preparation of spray fluids using(EC, WP, botanicals).

FACULTIES

Dr. Md. Zinnatul AlamProfessor

Dr. Md. Mahbubar RahmanProfessor

Dr. Md. Ramiz Uddin MiahProfessor

Dr. Md. Ruhul AminProfessor

Dr. Md. Mesbah UddinAssociate Professor

Mr. Md. Ahsanul Haque SwaponAssociate Professor & Head

Mr. Md. Mamunur RahmanAssistant Professor

Mr. Habibur RahmanAssistant Professor

Mr. Md. Shamim HossainLecturer

DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS ANDPLANT BREEDING

The Department offers courses for

Undergraduate program and Postgraduate

studies leading to MS and PhD degree. The

Genetics and Plant Breeding Department has

major research program on the improvement

of vegetables, oil seeds and cereal crops

through conventional breeding, tissue

culture and molecular approaches. The

laboratories are fully equipped with modern

instruments.

Course Title : CytologyCourse Code : GPB 203Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)

Historical review, Cell and its components,

Plant and animal cell, Prokaryotic and

Eukaryotic cell, Cell organelles related to

genetic importance, chromosome morphology,

Cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis in diploid

organisms, Euchromatin and heterochromatin,

Effect of different physical and chemical

agents on chromosomes, Banding pattern,

Karyotype- characteristics, variation and its

role on speciation

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)

Techniques in cytological studies-microscopy

and staining, Preparation of fixing agents and

stains, Mitosis and meiosis study, Preparation

of permanent slide

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Course Title : Elementary Genetics,Evolution andBiodiversity

Course Code : GPB 235Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)

Historical review, Law of inheritance-law of

segregation and law of independent

assortment, Modifications of laws- gene

interaction and lethality, Multiple allele and

pseudo allele, isoallele, test of allilism,

Multiple factor hypothesis-concept of

hypothesis and example, Penetrance

expressivity, pleiotropy, modifier,

phenocopy and lethal genes, Linkage-

definition, coupling and repulsion phase,

types of linkage, detection of linkage,

significance of linkage, Crossing over-

definition and concept of crossing over,

construction of linkage map, interference

and coincidence, significance of crossing

over, Gene- classical and modern concept,

evidence of DNA as genetic material,

structure and replication of DNA, genetic

code, biological importance of DNA,

Microbial genetics- genetics of bacteria,

virus, plasmid, transposable genetic

elements, Recombinant DNA technology-

concept, steps of making recombinant DNA,

application, Evolution- concept, theories,

evidence, origin of species, Biodiversity-

concept, level, threats, significance,

conservation.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)

Problems related to mono, di and trihybrid

cross, Chi square test, Gene interaction,

Measurement of linkage from F2 and back

cross data, Construction of genetic map using

linkage test, Problems related to multiple allele

Course Title : IntroductoryCytogenetics

Course Code : GPB 310Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)

Historical reviews, Ultra structure and

composition of chromosome, physical and

chemical basis of heredity, Special types of

chromosomes- B- chromosome, iso-

chromosome, telocentric chromosome,

lampbrush chromosome, polytene

chromosome sex chromosome and sex

linked inheritance, Structural changes of

chromosomes-deletion, duplication,

translocation and inversion, Numerical

changes of chromosomes- euploidy,

aneuploidy and meiosis on polyploids,

Mutation- definition, types, agents of

mutation, mode of action of mutagens,

application and limitation, Cytolplasmic

inheritance-plastid and mitochondrial DNA,

Haploidy- mechanisms of haploid induction

and its application in crop improvement

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)

Identification of chromosomes, Induction of

polyploidy, Study on numerical and

structural changes of chromosomes.

Course Title : Principles of PlantBreeding

Course Code : GPB 355Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)

Historical review, scope and importance of

plant breeding, Crop evolution-

hybridization, mutation and polyploidy,

Centre of origin and centre of diversity,

Domestication- natural and artificial changes

of traits under domestication, Pollination

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control mechanism in crop plants-

incompatibility its cause and significance in

crop improvement, male sterility- types,

causes and significance in crop

improvement, Crop genetic resources-

conservation , evaluation and utilization,

Consequence of selfing and hybridization,

mating system, population structure,

combining ability, full sib, half sib, Genetic

composition of self and cross pollinated

crops-HW law of equilibrium in population,

concept and theory of heterosis, inbreeding

depression, heritability, genetic advance,

inheritance of qualitative and quantitative

characters, Apomixis- its types, genetic

basis and application in crop improvement.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)

Observation of sporogenesis,

gametogenesis and fertilization in crop

plants, Assessment of pollen fertility and

sterility of crop plants under microscope by

staining methods, Study on floral biology of

crop plants and sex expression of crop

plants, Assessment of heritability and

genetic gain, Estimation of heterosis and

inbreeding depression in crop plants,

Course Title : Methods of PlantBreeding

Course Code : GPB 465Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)

Variability and crop improvement,

Biometrical approach in plant breeding,

Variety and cultivars in plant breeding,

Breeding methods for Self pollinated crops-

introduction and acclimatization, mass

selection and pure line selection, pedigree

and bulk, method, modified bulk and SSD

method, back cross breeding for dominant,

recessive and polygene, Breeding methods

for cross pollinated crops- introduction,

intra and inter population improvement,

Concept of synthetic and composite variety

development, Hybrid variety development,

Breeding methods for clonally propagated

crops-introduction, hybridization, and clonal

selection with special reference to potato

and sugarcane, Polyploidy breeding,

Mutation breeding, Double haploid

production, Breeding techniques in

economic crops -rice, maize and sugarcane

etc, Distant hybridization-definition, scope,

barriers and its need in crop improvement,

Introduction to national and international

organizations involve in crop improvement,

Variety release system in Bangladesh

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)Assessment of variability-mean, standarddeviation, variance, PCV, GCV, significanttest, LSD and DMRT, Hybridizationtechniques- procedure of hybridization, floralbiology, pollination system and crossingtechnique in rice, wheat, maize, tomato, peas,mustard, jute and cotton, Recording data onqualitative and quantitative traits in differentcrop plants, Visit to breeding institute andseed companies

FACULTIES

Dr. M.A. Khaleque MiahProfessor

Dr. Md. Golam RasulProfessor

Dr. Nasrin Akter IvyAssociate Professor

Dr. Mohammad Mehfuz Hasan SaikatAssociate Professor

Dr. A.K.M. Aminul IslamAssociate Professor & Head

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Mr. Umakanta SarkerAssociate Professor

Mohammad Sharif RaihanAssistant Professor (Study leave)

Rawnaq Nazneen ChowdhuryAssistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE

The Department offers courses forUndergraduate (BS) program andPostgraduate studies leading to MS and PhDdegree. The Department of Horticultureoffers 05 undergraduate courses and 16postgraduate courses along with practicaloriented laboratory classes. The departmenthas a well facilitated undergraduatelaboratory and two post graduatelaboratories (1 general + 1 tissue culturelaboratory). The department has also a welldeveloped research field in which teachersand students conduct their researches. Thedepartment has major research programs onimprovement of horticultural crops,production technology, post harvesttechnology and processing, seed production,biotechnology and marker aided selection ofhorticultural crops

Course Title : Fundamentals ofHorticulture

Course Code : HRT 140Course Credit : 3+1.5

Course Content: Economic importance andclassification of horticultural crops and theirculture - nutritive value - area, productionexports and imports - fruit and vegetablezones of Bangladesh. Soil and climate -vegetable gardens - kitchen garden and othertypes of gardens. Planning and layout andmanagement of orchard and plantingsystems.Horticultural production practices forvegetable crops, nursery techniques andmanagement of vegetable crops - principlesand methods of pruning and training ofhorticultural crops. Water management - weed

management - fertility management inhorticultural crops, cropping system. Bearinghabits - factors influencing the fruitfulness andunfruitfulness and rejuvenation ofhorticultural crops - principles of organicfarming, hydroponics in vegetable production– harvesting, post harvest handling,processing and marketing and storage ofhorticultural crops.

Course Title : Vegetable and SpicesProduction

Course Code : HRT 255Course Credit : 3+1.5

Course Content: Importance and scope ofvegetable production. Classification ofvegetables. Vegetable farming. Croppingsystem. Nursery management and seedlingtransplanting. Climate, soil and nutrientrequirement of vegetables. Productiontechnology of cole crops, root crops. Tubercrops, solanaceous, cucurbits, leguminousand other miscellaneous vegetables.Hydroponics technique in vegetableproduction. Techniques of vegetable seedproduction. Post harvest handling, storageand processing of vegetables. Marketingand exports of vegetables.Scope and importance of spice crops.Classification of spices. Productiontechnology of chilli, onion, garlic, ginger,turmeric, coriander, cumin, black pepper,cinnamon, cardamom, clove and bay leaf andother important spices.

Course Title : Fruits and PlantationCrop Production

Course Code : HRT 280Course Credit : 3+1.5

Course Content: Status of fruit production inBangladesh. Production technology of majorfruits (Mango, Jackfruit, Litchi, Banana, Ber,Guava, Papaya, Pineapple), Minor fruits(Pomello, Amra, Sapota, Bael & Cothbael,Lotkon, Palmyra Palm, Tamarind, Anonaceousfruit, Bilati Gab & Chalta), Exotic fruits(Apple, Pear, Grave, Passion fruit, Strawberry,Dates, Cashew nut) and plantation crops (Tea,Coffee, Rubber) of Bangladesh.

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Course Title : Floriculture andLandscape Horticulture

Course Code : HRT 370Course Credit : 3+1.5

Course Content: Scope and importance offloriculture. Classification, propagation andpruning. Production techniques of floweringplants like rose, marigold, chrysanthemum,dahlia, tuberose and other bulbous plant,carnation, gladiolus, gerbera, jasmine, houseplants, orchid, cacti and other succulents.Importance, cultivation and uses ofornamental trees, climbers, shrubs andhedges. Post harvest technology of cutflowers in respect of commercial flowercrops. Landscaping, basic principles andcomponents. Principals of gardening, stylesof gardening, lawn making andmanagement, methods of designing rockery,water garden, botanical garden etc. Floralarrangement. Making bonsai.

Course Title : Propagation andNursery Management

Course Code : HRT 415Course Credit : 3+1.5

Course Content: Plant propagation, Seedpropagation: advantage and disadvantages, Seedgermination & Dormancy, Seed formation,Seed development, Vegetative propagation:Methods, advantages & limitation, Propagationby specialized vegetative structures,Propagation by apomictic seedling, Techniquesof propagation by cutting, Cutting and itsfactors, Use of plant growth regulators inrooting of cutting, Layering, Theoretical aspectsof grafting & budding, Methods of grafting,Graft incompatibility, Methods of budding,Union between stock & scion, Factors affectingthe healing of graft or bud union, Tissue cultureand Micropropagantion.

FACULTIES

Dr. M. Mofazzal HossainProfessor

Dr. M. Mizanur RahmanProfessor

Dr. Mohammad ZakariaAssociate Professor & Head

Dr. Md. Azizul HoqueAssociate Professor

Mr. Emrul KayeshAssistant Professor (Study Leave)

Mr. Jahidul HassanAssistant Professor

Mr. Md. Sanaullah BiswasAssistant Professor (Study Leave)

Mr. Md. Mijanur Rahman RajibAssistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF PLANTPATHOLOGY

The department of Plant Pathology offerscourses for Undergraduate studies andGraduate program leading to M. S. and Ph.D. degrees. The department has majorprograms on disease management, mycology,nematology, virology, bacteriology andgeneral plant pathology. It has welldeveloped laboratories with modern facilities.

Course Title : Fundamentals of PlantPathology

Course Code : PLP 212Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)1. Introduction

(i) Definition of Plant Pathology(ii) What is plant disease? (Concept

of plant disease.(iii) Objective of plant pathology.(iv) Significance of plant disease.(v) Important diseases occurred in

Bangladesh.(vi) Causal agents of plant diseases

a. Animate causes (infectious disease)Fungi. Bacteria, viruses, nematodes,rickettsia like organism, phvtoplsdms& spiroplasma, algae andphanerogamic parasite

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b. Inanimate causes 9non-infectiousdiseases): Abnormal temperature,humidity, rainfall, air flow, light,inadequate oxygen, air pollution,deficiency or excess supply ofnutrients, soil minerals, toxic toplants, pesticide injuries, impropercultural practices.

(vii) Brief history of plantpathology

2. Fungi(i) General characteristics of fungi(ii) Vegetative structures: Fungal cell

structure, thallus, modifications offungal hyphae (plectenchyma:prosenchyma,pseudoparenchyma), rhizomorph,sclerotium, chlamydospore,haustoria, mycorrhiza(cctomycorrhiza, endomycorrhiza,eetomycorrhiza)

(iii) Reproduction in fungi: vegetative,asexual and Sexual.

(iv) Classification of fungi :Mastigomycotina andZygomycotina, Asscomycotina,Basidiomycotina,Deuteromycotina.

(v) Study on the characteristicfeatures of class, order and familyof the following genera:

Synchytrium, Phyhium, phytopthora,paonospora, Albuga, Rhizopus,Saccharomyces, penicillium,Aspergillus, Erysiphae, Claviceps,Puccinia, Uslagi & Agaricus.

3. Bacteria(i) General characteristic(ii) Morphology: Cell size, cell

shape, cell rigidity & flexibility,cell boundary layers :membrane and cell wall.

(iii) Cell arrangement, flagellationand locomotion

(iv) Capsule and other surfacestructure.

(v) Bacterial nucleus and otherintracellular organelles

(vi) Cell division and reproductionand Variability in bacteria.

(vii) Genera of plantpathoge.....................Clavibacter (Corynebactrium), Ewinia(pantoea), Pseudomonas,Ralstonia, Streptomyces,Xanthomonas, Syllela.

(viii) Phytoplasma & Spiroplasma:Characteristics.

4. Nematodes

(i) General characteristics(ii) Morphology and anatomy : Body

colour, body symmetry, bodyshape, body size, body wall

(iii) Lip or cephalic or head region:oral aperture or prestoma, stoma,buccal cavity or stomata cavity.

(iv) Tail.(v) Digestive systems: Stylet,

espophaugus, intestine, rectum, andanus.

(vi) Reproductive system: Femalereproductive system – ovary,uterus, oviduct, vagina,spematheca; and male reproductivesystem: testis, seminal vesicle, andvasdeferens.

5. Viruses and Viroid(i) What is virus and viroid?(ii) Characteristic of plant viruses:Morphology, viral structure(iii) Composition and structure ofviruses(iv) Infection Virus infection(v) Grouping of viruses.

6. Algae(i) Characters of algal parasite(ii) Example of and algal disease: Red

rust of mango, guava and citruscaused by algae.

7. Parasitic flowering plants(i) Parasitism: Epiphytes, Hemi-

parasites, Holoparasite.(ii) Classification of the parasitic

flowering plants: Stem parasites(Semi-parasites: Dendrophthoe orLoranthus, Holoparasites: Cuscuta,Root parasites: Holoparasites(Orobanche), Semi-parasites (Striga).

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Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)1. Laboratory Methods

(i) Lab equipment and instruments(ii) Microscopy.(iii) Nutrition of fungi (metallic

element, non-metallic, macroelements, micro elements)

(iv) Culture of plant pathogenicmicroorganisms in the laboratory

2. Study on symptoms of plant diseases.3. Preparation of specimens of plant

pathogens and observation under acompound microscope.

4. General characters of fungi5. General characteristics of nematode6. Culture of fungi n the laboratory7. Study on Zygomycetous fungi8. Study on Ascomycetous fungi.9. Study on Imperfect fungi10. Study on parasitic higher plants.

Course Title : Principles of PlantPathology

Course Code : PLP 315Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)1. Introduction to Principles of Plant

Pathology: Some historical andPresent examples of losses causedby plant diseases, plant disease andworld crop production.

2. Pathogenesis: Parasitism andpathogenecity, chain of events indisease development; disease cycle;Role of toxins in diseasedevelopment; Effect of pathogenson plant physiology.

3. Ecology, survival and mode ofspread of plant pathogens-fungi,bacteria, viruses and nematodes.

4. Epidemiology of plant disease anddisease triangle; Factors ofepiphytotic development of plantdisease; Inoculum potential andDisease potential; Disease severity.

5. Introduction to Molecular PlantPatholgoy.

6. Disease surveillance, assessment ofdisease intensity, diseaseforecasting and yield lossassessment.

7. Principles of plant diseasemanagement: Exclusion,eradication protection, legislative,immunization and resistance.

(i) Quarantine: Domestic,international, embargo andphytosanitary certificate,Eradication- Eradicants,Physical, chemical and culturalmethods of eradication.

(ii) Protection: Cultural, Biologicaland chemical; classification offungicides-protectionts,eradicants, therapeutants;copper, sulfer, mercury,heterocyclic nitrogenouscompounds, systemicfungicides and antibiotics;characteristics of idealfungicides; formulation offungicides; methods ofapplication of fungicides-seed,soil and foliar applications,special methods; compatibilitywith other pesticides;phytotoxicity of fungicides,shelf life of fungicides;precautions and safetymeasures during handlingfungicides.

(iii) Host resistance: Type ofresistance-vertical andhorizontal resistance: Variationin plant pathogens, genetics ofhost parasitic interaction,mechanisms of resistance,mechanical and chemical, pre-inflectional and post-inflectional defensemechanism.

(iv) Biological control of plantdiseases: Antagonistic fungi,bacteria, mycorrhyzal fungi,bacteriophases, plant productsand antiviral principles.

(v) Biotechnological approaches tocontrol plant diseases:Production of virus free plants

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by merstem culture,somaclonal variation, Geneticengineering-plant clinic,organization and their role indisease management.

8. Integrated approach to control cropdiseases.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)1. Inoculation techniques of fungi,

bacteria, viruses and nematodes2. Practice of Koch's Postulate3. Formulation of fungicides,

calculation of dosage andpreparation of fungicidalsuspensions.

4.Appliances forapplication offungicides andnematicides.

5. Demonstration of methods ofapplication of fungicides- seedtreatments, soil and foliarapplication, laboratory and fieldevaluation of fungicides.

6. Multiplication and application ofbiocontrol agents for diseasecontrol.

7. Study of phytotoxicity.8. Visit to Plant Quarantine Station9. Each of the students is required to

submit a comprehensive report onthe prepared herbarium, sprayexperiment and field excursion.

Course Title : Diseases of field cropsCourse Code : PLP 340Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)Etiology, symptoms, mode of spread,survival of pathogen, epidemiology, diseasecycle and management of diseases ofdifferent field crops:

(i)Diseases of cereals: Rice, wheat,maize, sorghum, barley, millets.

(ii) Diseases of fibre crops: Jute,kanaf, mesta, cotton.

(iii) Disease of oil seeds: Mustard,sesame, sunflower, groundnut,soybean,

(iv) Disease of Pulses: Blackgram,mungbean, greengram, peas,lenfil, chickpea, cowpea.

(v) Diseases of sugar crops:Sugarcane, sugarbeet.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)1. Collection and preservation of disease

specimens.2. Study of symptoms and causal agents of

the major diseases of rice, wheat, maize,jute, sugarcane and pulse and oil seeds.

3. Visit to fields for observation andcollection of disease specimens.

4. Each student needs to submit a herbariumhaving at least 50 disease specimens.

Course Title : Diseases of Horticulturaland Plantation Crops

Course Code : PLP 440Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)Etiology, symptoms, mode of spread,survival of pathogen, epidemiology, diseasecycle and management of diseases ofdifferent horticultural crops.

(i) Disease of jFruits- Mango,Banana, Grapes, Citrus, Guava,Papaya, Coconut, Pineapple,Jackfruit, Water Melon &Muskmelon.

(ii) Disease of Vegetables- Brinjal,Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage,Radish, Potato, Sweet potato,Okra, Beans & Cucurbirs.

(iii) Diseases of Spices: Chilies,Turmeric, Ginger, Onion,Garlic, & black pepper.

(iv) Diseases of Flowers: Rose,Chrysanthemum, Marigold,Dahlia & Tuberose.

(v) Disease of seedlings in thenursery and seedbed.

(vi) Diseases of agro-forestry trees.

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(vii) Disease of narcotic andbeverage crops: Tea, tobacco,betelnut, betelvine.

(viii) Disease of important medicinalplants.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)1. Study on symptoms and causal

agents of the major diseases ofthe important fruit, vegetable,spices and narcotics & beveragecrops.

2. Study on symptoms and causalagents of the major disease of thenursery.

3. Visit to fields for observationand collection of diseasespecimens.

4. Each student needs to submit aherbarum of 50 disease specimens.

Course Title : Post Harvest PathologyCourse Code : PLP 480Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)

Seed Pathology1. Introduction to seed Pathology:

Seed-borne diseases of crops andtheir significance in cropproduction, list of major seed-bornediseases of major crops ofBangladesh.

2. Mechanism of seed transmission ofpathogens.

3. Seed health test.4. Production of disease free seeds of

major crops grown in Bangladesh.5. Deterioration of seeds in storage.

Post harvest Pathology:6. Concepts of post harvest loss of

vegetables, fruits, tuber & rootcrops and spices of perishables:Transit, storage and market loss;Extent of post harvest loss and its(i) Harvesting of produce-

Concept of maturity,maturity indices,considerations duringharvesting, pre-harvesttreatment of produce-

trimming, cleaning, waterelimination, curing,waxing and grading.

(ii) Packing house preparation-purpose and function ofpacking house, packagingand transport of produce-Functions of packaging,damage caused duringpackaging, types ofpackages, manual packing,improving packageperformance.

(iii) Transportation-Bulktransport condition.

(iv) Storage and marketing-Storage and marketenvironment and duration.

7. Post harvest disease: Types ofdiseases, sources of infection,factors affecting diseasedevelopment.

8. Management of post harvestdiseases.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)1. Demonstration of the methods

on seed health testing-dryinspection, incubation method,growing on test.

2. Seed treatment against seed-borne pathogen.

3. Seed treatment against seed-borne pathogen.

4. Visit to the market to collectpost harvest diseases and lossassessment.

FACULTIES

Dr. Md. Ismail Hossain MiahProfessor

Dr. Md. Abdul Mannan AkandaProfessor

Dr. Md. Khurshed Alam BhuiyanProfessor

Dr. Md. Abu Ashraf KhanProfessor & Head

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Dr. Md. Motaher HossainAssistant Professor (Study leave)

Ms. Farhana BegumAssistant Professor

Mr. Md. Mahidul Islam MasumAssistant Professor (Study leave)

Mr. Md. Abdullahhil Baki BhuiyanAssistant Professor (Study leave)

Dr. Rayhanur ZannatAssistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE

The department offers courses forUndergraduate program as well as graduateprograms leading to M. S. and Ph.D. degrees.Soil Science department has major programsin physical, chemical and biological aspectsof soil management. The laboratories areenriched with sophisticated analyticalinstruments such as atomic absorptionspectrophotometer, gas-chromatograph,aggregate analyzer, pressure plate apparatusetc. for advanced research works andpractical classes.

Course Title : Soil ChemistryCourse Code : SSC 165Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)Concept of soil; Rocks and minerals: theirclassification and properties; Weatheringprocesses; Soil forming factors andprocesses; Soil profile; Soil PH: causes ofsoil acidity and alkalinity, bufferingcapacity, effects on nutrient availability;Liming: liming materials, effects on soilproperties; Silicate clays: classification andcharacteristics; Ion exchange: sources ofnegative charges on soil colloids, cation andanion exchange phenomena. Concept ofenvironmental pollution; Heavy metals:contamination in soils, water and crops;Arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)Precautions to be taken in the laboratory;Collection and preparation of soil samples;Identification of rocks and minerals;Determination of soil pH Determination ofelectrical conductivity and cation exchangecapacity.

Course Title : Soil PhysicsCourse Code : SSC 225Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)Major components of soil; Soil separates; Soiltexture; Soil structure; Particle density; Bulkdensity; Soil porosity; Soil color; Soil water;Soil air; Particle size analysis; Stokes law; Soilconsistency: plastic limits, forms of soilconsistency; plough pan; Soil water constants;soil water potentials; Water movement in soil:Infiltration, Hydraulic conductivity, Darcy`slaw; Evapotranspiration and Consumptive useof water; Irrigation scheduling of crops;Thermal properties of soil. Soil temperature,heat capacity, thermal conductivity.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)Moisture content; Particle size analysis and

textural class; Maximum water holdingcapacity; Bulk density; Particle density; Soilporosity; Soil water tension; Saturatedhydraulic conductivity; Soil consistency.

Course Title : Soil Fertility andManagement

Course Code : SSC 355Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)Concept of soil fertility and productivity;Plant nutrients: essential elements, criteria ofessentiality, macro and micronutrients,available forms; physiological roles anddeficiency symptoms of plant nutrient;Nitrogen: nitrogen cycle, mineralization,dentrification, volatilization, nitrogenfixation, fate of nitrogen; Phosphorus:fixation and availability; Potassium:occurrence, fixation and availability; Sulfur:S-cycle, S-oxidation and reduction; Zinc:occurrence and availability; Boron:

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occurrence and availability; Organic matter:source, function, C:N ratio; depletion andmaintenance of organic matter; Integratednutrient management; Manure andfertilizer; Time and methods of fertilizerapplication: Methods of fertility/evaluation;Fertilizer recommendation; Soil fertilityproblem, problem soils and management inBangladesh.

Practical (1.5 Cr.hr.)Determination of total N in soil;Determination of available P.exchanceableK, available S: Determination of P and K inplant; Lime requirement of soil.

Course Title : Soil MicrobiologyCourse Code : SSC 365Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.) Classification of soilorganisms; macro and micro-organisms,concept of protista, Haeckel`s andWhittaker`s classification, classification ofbacteria and algae; Role of microorganismsin soil fertility; Biological nitrogen fixation(BNF): symbiotic and non-symbioticnitrogen fixation; Rhizobium-Legumesymbiosis; Azolla-Anabaena symbiosis;phosphorus solubilizing bacteria; Uses ofbiofertilizers in agriculture; classificationand functions of mycorrhiza; Rhizosphereeffects on microorganisms and soil fertility;Microbial decomposition of organic matter;Biodegradation of pesticides in soil.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)Sterilization techniques; Preparation ofbacterial media; Culturing of bacteria;Motility test; Gram staining; Collection ofnodules, isolation and authentication ofRhizobium from legume root nodules;Isolation of Azotobacter from soil;Identification of heterocyst us and non-heterocyst us bloue-green algae (BGA) fromsoil; Preparation of bacterial and Blue-greenalgal biofertlizers; Total count of bacteria/BGA in inoculants.

Course Title : Soil Conservation,Survey andClassification

Course Code : SSC 401Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)Concept on soil conservation; Soil erosion:classification, factors affecting soil erosion,universal soil loss equation (USLE),methods of controlling soil erosion.

Concept on soil survey and classification;Purposes and types of soil survey; SoilMapping, Base materials of soil survey, Soilcorrelation and interpretation, reportpreparation; GIS and remote sensing; Landcapability and crop suitability classification,USDA soil taxonomy: Bangladesh soils;Soil diferentiating criteria; Soil categories;Physiographic units of Bangladesh soils;Principles of AEZ classification; Cropproductivity potential and constraints ofdifferent AEZs.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)Determination of soil organic carbon;Determination of aggregate stability of soil(water stable aggregate); Determination ofinfiltration characteristics of soil.Approximation of soil texture by finger feelmethod; Determination of soil color byMunsell`s color chart; study of soil profile;Identification of soil series.

Course Title : Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Chemistry

Course Code : SSC 440Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.)Fertilizer: properties, quality control; Fate offertilizers in soil: nitrogenous, phosphaticand potashic fertilizers; Pesticides:classification, mode of action and effects onenvironment. Fertilizer chemistry:manufacturing process of urea, ordinarysuper phosphate and triple super phosphate;Types and composition of potash ores;Chemistry and technology of agro industrialproducts: Rubber-tapping system,

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composition and coagulation of latex,classification and properties of syntheticrubber; Sugar-condition and quality ofsugarcane, manufacture of plantation whitesugar, industrial utilization of sugar millbyproducts; Tea: Ideal condition for teacultivation manufacturing process andchange of chemical composition in tealeaves, aroma, tea infusion. Liquoringquality tea.

Practical (1.5 Cr. hr.)Manure and fertilizer analysis: cow dung,poultry manure, urea, triple super phosphate(TSP), muriate of potash (MP), gypsum, zincsulfate, borax; Pesticide residues analysis.

FACULTIES

Dr. A.J.M. Sirajul KarimProfessor

Dr. A.R.M. SolaimanProfessor

Dr. G.K.M. Mustafizur RahmanProfessor

Dr. Md. Shafiqul IslamProfessor

Dr. Md. Younus MiahAssociate Professor

Dr. Md. Mizanur RahmanAssociate Professor & Head

Mr. Mohammed Zia Uddin KamalAssistant Professor (Study leave)

Mr. Mohammad Saiful AlamAssistant Professor (Study leave)

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

This is a supporting department offeringcourses for Undergraduate and Graduate

programs. It has a computer lab. havingfacilities for statistical analyses for thestudents.

Course Title : Basic StatisticsCourse Code : STT 270Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3.0 Cr. hr.) & Practical (1.5 cr.)Definition and scope of statistics, Statisticaldata and their presentation (grouped andungrouped data), Variables (qualitative andquantitative, continuous and discrete),Summarization of data (frequencydistribution), Presentation of data (tabular andgraphical), Statistical measures (centraltendency and dispersion) and their uses,Population and sample, the importance ofsample in biological inferences, Probabilityand Probability distribution (continuous anddiscrete), Introduction to regression andCorrelation, Basic principles of statisticalinference, hypothesis assumption and test ofsignificance, Introduction to independence ofattributes and chi-square test, z, t and F tests.

FACULTIES

Dr. Khandoker Saif UddinProfessor (Lien)

Prof. Md. Mujibur RahmanVisiting Professor

Dr. Md. Roshidul HasanAssociate Professor & Head

Mr. Mohammad Nazmol HasanAssistant Professor

Nasrin SultanaLecturer (maternity leave)

Keya Rani DasLecturer

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTERSCIENCE & INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

This is a newly developed supportingdepartment offering courses forUndergraduate and Graduate programs. Ithas a computer laboratory.

Course Title : Fundamentals ofComputer Science

Course Code : CST 101Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3 Cr. hr.) & Practical (1.5 Cr.hr.)

Computer concept, Generation of computer,Classification of computer, Organization ofcomputer, Input and output devices,Memory units (primary and secondarymemory), Function of computer, Computersystem (hardware, software, human-ware,firmware), Software classification,Introduction to data, Information, and files,Application of computer in agriculture(offline and online database), Datarepresentation (Decimal, Binary, Octal, andHexadecimal), Data conversion,Operating system, Working with operatingsystem (Windows Environment), WordProcessing, Working with Word processingsoftware (Microsoft word), Spread sheetAnalysis, Working with Spread sheetsoftware (Microsoft Excel).

Course Title : Information andCommunicationTechnology forAgriculturalDevelopment

Course Code : CST 405Course Credit : 3+1.5

Theory (3 Cr. hr.) & Practical (1.5 Cr.hr.)

Introduction to ICT, use of ICT inagriculture, ICT infrastructure, Basicnetworking concepts and components,Types of Network, Architecture of network,Working with LAN, Basic concepts ofInternet, Classification if Internet, Use ofInternet for agricultural Information accessand dissemination process, Using socialmedia for agricultural communication.

Data and Information, Data processingactivities, Data structure (Stack, and Queue),Concept of database, Database managementsystems (DBMS), and relational Databasemanagement systems (RDMS), Creating,storing and retrieving database.

Introduction to Geographical InformationSystems (GIS), Components of GIS,Application of GIS in Agriculture, use ofGIS tools in Agriculture.

FACULTIES.

Dr. Md. Roshidul HasanAssociate Professor & Head

Mr. Gonesh Chandra SahaLecturer