SAG-04
Graduation
4 Years
Programme overview
B. Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course at Om Sterling Global University, Hisar, Haryana. The field of study includes various technical and non-technical aspects of horticulture. But mainly it deals with the science and industry of plant cultivation that majorly includes – berries, fruits, nuts, and vegetables.
The School of Agriculture is the top college for agriculture and horticulture in the entire Hisar, Haryana. Here, we aim to nourish the skills of a student to make them ready for the future. With a course in horticulture, an aspiring student will have myriads of doors open for them – they can venture in any sector, or take part in the latest research and development activities, be an eminent part of the industry by helping the farmers increase their productivity, and so on.
At Om Sterling Global University, Hisar Haryana a student will learn via hands-on approach and workshops that deal with practical and theoretical studies such as – surveying, plant category identification, and field studies too – this includes mapping, hydraulics, safe work practices, and machinery. The wide variety of B. Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture also engulfs crop production, cultivation, genetic engineering, plant breeding, plant – physiology and biochemistry
Program Objectives
The B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture degree program at OSGU’s School of Agriculture (SAG) has the following program objectives
- To make the students learn the process of successful propagation of plants
- Holistic growth of a student and render complete knowledge in
- Crop Management
- Gardening
- Production
- Marketing
- Research and Landscape Design
- Knowledge of nurseries and greenhouse gases
- Learn the tactics to help farmers skyrocket their productivity
- Enable the students to make and develop new methods of harvesting
Program Outcomes
The program objective of B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture at Om Sterling Global University, Hisar, Haryana is to make a student ready for tomorrow. The program is made with the utmost care to render the highest and the best quality of education to the students. The program makes you ready to face modern world challenges with ease and become a respectable part of the community.
You will see various career opportunities waiting in front of you and you can choose whatever you want to become. The program is drafted considering all the points that are necessary for the overall development of a student that includes practical and theoretical knowledge of horticulture as well as – developing communication and decision-making skills that have become a must for a successful career in this field.
Career Path
The curriculum of B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture at Om Sterling Global University, Hisar, Haryana has been made in such a way that it focuses equally on – career-oriented aspects as well as theoretical knowledge. This course will open a multitude of opportunities and you can start a highly rewarding career that will lead you to success. You will be able to help the farmers and concerned personnel in horticulture to boost their productivity and enhance the quality of crops. You can also become a marketing specialist who will be responsible to digitally increase the brand awareness of an organization or you can become a sales manager of an area that aims to increase the sales of their organization’s product or service.
With attained skillset and as per the interest of a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture student, they can opt for:
- Competitive Exams
- Campus Placements
- State Government
- Central Government Jobs
- Jobs in Banks and Insurance sector
- Jobs in Teaching and Education
- Jobs in Private Sector
- Becoming an Entrepreneur
- Agricultural Journalism
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum percentage and others criteria for admission will be as per UGC/ Concerned Regulatory Bodies.
Provided below are the criteria that need to be met for the given course.
For National Students
- 10+2 examination with PCB/ PCM /PCMB/Agriculture.
For International Students
- Rule framed by University Grants Commission (UGC) and notified in its website www.ugc.ac.in will be followed for deciding the eligibility and admission of International students to various courses offered in Om Sterling Global University, Hisar.
Programme Syllabus
The program syllabus at OSGU, Hisar, Haryana has been made in a very diligent way that assists an aspiring student to keep up with the latest trends of horticulture. The students will be introduced to the latest developments and discoveries in the realm of horticulture. Here, we invite guest lecturers from all over the world from top colleges and universities.
The syllabus is a perfect equilibrium of practical and theoretical knowledge as we comprehend that they both are required for a student to nourish their skill sin horticulture. The program will render you so much knowledge in horticulture that you can venture into entrepreneurship or start working in top-notch MNCs easily. The program is the best in Hisar, Haryana, and with a degree of B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture in hand; a student will be definitely able to make their dreams turn into reality.
Semester I
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| 01. | Elementary Statistics and Computer Application |
| 02. | Fundamental of Soil Science |
| 03. | Economics and Marketing |
| 04. | Elementary Plant Biochemistry |
| 05. | Introductory Crop Physiology |
| 06. | Fundamentals of Horticulture |
| 07. | Principles of Landscape Architecture |
| 08. | Principles of Genetics and Cytogenetics |
| 09. | Introductory Microbiology |
| 10. | Communication Skills and Personality Development |
| 11. | National Service Scheme/National Cadet Corp |
Semester II
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| 01. | Tropical and Subtropical Fruits |
| 02. | Tropical and Subtropical Vegetables |
| 03. | Principles of Plant Breeding |
| 04. | Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management |
| 05. | Water Management in Horticultural Crops |
| 06. | Plant Propagation and Nursery Management |
| 07. | Environmental Studies and Disaster Management# |
| 08. | Growth and Development of Horticultural Crops |
| 09. | Physical and Health Education |
| 10. | Information and communication technology* |
Semester III
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| 01. | Fundamentals of Plant Pathology |
| 02. | Fundamentals of Entomology |
| 03. | Temperate Vegetable Crops |
| 04. | Nematode pests of horticultural crops and their Management |
| 05. | Diseases of fruit, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops |
| 06. | Fundamentals of Food Technology |
| 07. | Temperate Fruit Crops |
| 08. | Weed Management in Horticultural Crops |
| 09. | Commercial Floriculture |
| 10. | Elementary Plant Biotechnology |
Semester IV
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| 01. | Soil, Water and Plant Analysis |
| 02. | Spices and Condiments |
| 03. | Ornamental Horticulture |
| 04. | Plantation Crops |
| 05. | Breeding of Fruit and Plantation Crops |
| 06. | Farm Power and Machinery |
| 07. | Insect Pests of Fruit, Plantation, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops |
| 08. | Precision Farming and Protected Cultivation |
| 09. | Dry land Horticulture |
Semester V
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| 01. | Organic Farming |
| 02. | Introduction to Major Field Crops |
| 03. | Medicinal and Aromatic crops |
| 04. | Introductory Agroforestry |
| 05. | Breeding of Vegetable, Tuber and Spice Crops |
| 06. | Diseases of Vegetables, Ornamentals and Spice Crops |
| 07. | Orchard and Estate Management |
| 08. | Agro-meteorology and Climate Change |
| 09. | Potato and tuber crops |
Semester VI
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| 01. | Apiculture, Sericulture and Lac culture |
| 02. | Insect Pests of Vegetable, Ornamental and Spice Crops |
| 03. | Postharvest Management of Horticultural Crops |
| 04. | Seed production of Vegetable, Tuber and Spice Crops |
| 05. | Breeding and Seed Production of Flower and Ornamental Plants |
| 06. | Processing of Horticultural Crops |
| 07. | Horti-Business Management |
| 08. | Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management |
| 09. | Fundamentals of Extension Education |
Semester VII
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| 01. | RHWE – STUDENT READY – Placement in Industries |
| 02. | RHWE – STUDENT READY- Placement in Villages |
Semester VIII
| S.No. | Subject |
|---|---|
| 01. | Commercial Horticulture |
| 02. | Protective Cultivation of High Value Horticulture Crops |
| 03. | Processing of Fruits and Vegetables for Value Addition |
| 04. | Floriculture and Landscape Architecture |
| 05. | Bio-inputs: Bio-fertilizers and Bio-pesticides. |
| 06. | Mass Multiplication of Plant And Molecules through |
| 07. | Tissue Culture |
| 08. | Mushroom culture |
| 09. | Bee keeping |
How to Apply
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