Course Syllabus
Introduction to agriculture
1.1 Definition and concept of agriculture
1.2 Science and agriculture
1.3 Agriculture as an industry
History of agriculture development in Malaysia and its current direction
2.1 Types of agriculture in Malaysia
2.2 Trends of agriculture in Malaysia
2.3 Challenges for Malaysian agriculture
General conditions for the cultivation of crops
3.1 Crop seeds
3.2 Soil and plant nutrition
3.3 Cropping system
3.4 Crop protection
3.5 Good agricultural practices (GAP) and MyGAP certification
General conditions for livestock production
4.1 Breeds of livestock
4.2 Livestock facilities
4.3 Management practices
4.4 Feeding practices
4.5 Animal health
Agriculture 4.0: Modern farming
5.1 Soil-less agriculture
5.2 Hi-tech mechanization in agriculture
5.3 Precision agriculture
5.4 Big data technology application in agriculture
Agriculture as a business
6.1 Introduction to agropreneurship
6.2 Type of agro-based business
6.3 Post-harvest technology
6.4 E-commerce in agricultural marketing
1.1 Definition and concept of agriculture
1.2 Science and agriculture
1.3 Agriculture as an industry
History of agriculture development in Malaysia and its current direction
2.1 Types of agriculture in Malaysia
2.2 Trends of agriculture in Malaysia
2.3 Challenges for Malaysian agriculture
General conditions for the cultivation of crops
3.1 Crop seeds
3.2 Soil and plant nutrition
3.3 Cropping system
3.4 Crop protection
3.5 Good agricultural practices (GAP) and MyGAP certification
General conditions for livestock production
4.1 Breeds of livestock
4.2 Livestock facilities
4.3 Management practices
4.4 Feeding practices
4.5 Animal health
Agriculture 4.0: Modern farming
5.1 Soil-less agriculture
5.2 Hi-tech mechanization in agriculture
5.3 Precision agriculture
5.4 Big data technology application in agriculture
Agriculture as a business
6.1 Introduction to agropreneurship
6.2 Type of agro-based business
6.3 Post-harvest technology
6.4 E-commerce in agricultural marketing
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 : Is this course suitable for someone without any experience or knowledge in agriculture?
A1 : This course would benefit anyone to learn the fundamental knowledge of agricultural science and agropreneurship. Even if one does not have an experience or knowledge in agriculture, after completing this course, he should be able to discover the application of current technology in modern farming in crop cultivation and e-commerce business.
Q2 : Does this course have a practical or hands-on session?
A2 : Yes, in this course, students are exposed to conducting vegetable cultivation projects with hydroponics or aquaponics systems.
A1 : This course would benefit anyone to learn the fundamental knowledge of agricultural science and agropreneurship. Even if one does not have an experience or knowledge in agriculture, after completing this course, he should be able to discover the application of current technology in modern farming in crop cultivation and e-commerce business.
Q2 : Does this course have a practical or hands-on session?
A2 : Yes, in this course, students are exposed to conducting vegetable cultivation projects with hydroponics or aquaponics systems.