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School of Agricultural Sciences

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B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture Programme is Accredited for the Maximum Tenure of 5 years as per ICAR Notification
(F.No.Edu 1/08/2022-EQR at 10/05/2023 W.E.from 10/10/2022).


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Introduction

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences has launched the School of Agricultural Sciences which offers programme in B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture from the academic year 2017-18. Recognizing the importance of agriculture in the country, especially in the semi-arid zone and also the limitations of seats available to pursue the professional courses in agriculture in this region, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences has introduced these programmes.

The Institution has already linked up with the reputed institutions in Israel, such as Technion of Haifa, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ben-Gurion University of Beer-Sheva and the Agricultural Research Organization of Israel to attract faculty and ensure exchange programmes. A Model Agriculture Station is being established in the campus with the technical support of Dr. AvriZur, the former Agricultural Scientist attached to the Israeli Embassy in India to help in academic, research, demonstration and extension programmed of the proposed School.

The Research Station intended to help in introducing precision agriculture in the region will make use of modem tools like Internet of Things (IoT), Data Knowhow, Digital Media, Remote Sensing and GIS in the farming sector. Precision farming will be practiced both in poly-houses and open field. ‘Technology of Tomorrow’ and ‘Interdisciplinary research’ are the keywords of this initiative. The school has research and education programmes in Agriculture.

School of Agricultural Sciences

The Agricultural Science programs are designed to develop skills and explore career areas in agriculture and allied fields. The instructional program includes topics in animal, plant, environmental, soil, food sciences, horticulture, landscaping and agricultural engineering. Students will acquire skills necessary to meet their individual career objectives, occupational skills for gainful employment and leadership abilities to work effectively in groups and as a team. Additionally, the programs provide for research and supervised work experience to enhance the needs and interests of each student.

The Department will significantly contribute to overall agricultural research by improving its research infrastructure with an eye to becoming one of the top agricultural scientific and technological institutions in India, further, the department is seeking to establish further international collaborations and large-scale cooperation in agricultural research in an effort to accelerate the pace of innovation and make significant contributions to eliminating poverty and hunger in the global scenario.

Our Vision

Shaping global agriculture and redefining agricultural education for human/ societal problems through innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions

Our Mission

• Achieving academic and professional excellence through teaching, research, and industry-based skill development
• Integrate fundamental knowledge of physical, chemical, biological, agricultural and computational sciences to design and develop systems, processes and products for farm mechanization, sustainable agricultural production, processing, storage, postharvest handling and distribution of food, feed, fiber and other bio-resources worldwide
• Team working and multidisciplinary collaborations at local, national and international levels with farmers, institutions, industries, government organizations, NGOs and corporates
• Serving stakeholders and society by providing need-based innovative and sustainable agricultural technologies

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Graduates of the Program

  • PEO 1: Graduates achieve excellence in education, research and extension of technical knowledge through professional practice as responsible stewards in solving global agricultural challenges
  • PEO 2: Graduates demonstrate competence in trending agricultural technologies involving precision farming, protected cultivation, genetic manipulation and artificial intelligence as technocrats in corporate sectors, academic research and entrepreneurial ventures by pursuing professional development
  • PEO 3: Graduates contribute to establish sustainable agricultural practices for food security and addressing issues of ethics, safety, professionalism, cultural diversity, globalization, environmental, and socio-economic cogency

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • PSO 1: Utilize knowledge gained and acquired skills in different disciplines of agriculture and innovate technology in areas of crop production, crop protection, crop improvement, agriculture extension, animal husbandry and agri-informatics for employability
  • PSO 2: Ability to analyse, design, plan, and promote sustainable agricultural practices including post production processes by judicious utilization of natural resources
  • PSO 3: Engage in advanced study through continuous knowledge enrichment and skill empowerment and apply appropriate technology for finding solutions to complex problems of farming community as a whole
  • PSO 4: Apply comprehensive knowledge and demonstrate competence by setting high standards of professionalism in private and public sectors

Program Outcomes (POs)

  • PO 1: Domain Knowledge: Apply fundamental knowledge of biological, physical and digital sciences, physics and chemistry to solve day to day problems in agriculture.3
  • PO 2: Problem analysis: Identify gaps by recognizing needs, review research literature, analyse and develop problem solving methods for enhancing agricultural production and productivity in pre-and post-harvest systems
  • PO 3: Formulate solution: Design and develop solutions for complex but specific problems of the farming system with due consideration of public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental issues
  • PO 4: Conduct surveys and investigations: Use research-based knowledge and methods to survey and design experiments, analyse experimental data, and interpret available information to provide sustainable solutions
  • PO 5: Usage of Modern Concepts/ Tools:Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern tools/ software for predicting and forecasting outcomes based on the information generated
  • PO 6: Societal role: Apply reasoning and contextual knowledge to assess and promote societal, health, safety, legal and cultural benefits to communities in a professional and ethically responsible manner
  • PO 7: Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of local and global environmental issues and implement corrective measures towards sustainable agricultural production
  • PO 8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to responsibilities and norms of professional practice
  • PO 9: Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, a team player or leader in diverse teams- cross cultural and in multidisciplinary settings
  • PO 10: Communication efficiency: Comprehend and write concise scientific documents, make effective presentations, and communicate effectively to a range of audience including farmers in their local language
  • PO 11: Project management and finance: Competent to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific and management principles for providing solutions, as a member and/or a leader in a multidisciplinary team
  • PO 12: Continuous improvement and Life-long learning: Strive to engage in independent and continuous learning to keep abreast of technological interventions and professional competence

Testimonies by our Alumni


Mr. S. Sellakumar, Probationary Officer Federal Bank Ltd.
This is Sellakumar S and I am currently working as a probationary officer at The Federal Bank Limited at Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. I completed my B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture during the year 2017-2021 and then pursued my M.Sc. (Agri.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding from 2021 to 2023 in the School of Agricultural Sciences, KITS. I am happy to have been choosing Karunya for my studies and I have the immense gratitude and satisfaction of the facilities endowed by the staffs in the University. Throughout the course, fieldwork and laboratory sessions provided me the most invaluable lessons on selection, hybridization, mutation and other breeding techniques aimed at enhancing yield and nutritional traits. My research work initiated with the collection of seeds from diverse tribal regions which not only expanded our botanical knowledge but also deepened our understanding of the intricate relationship between indigenous communities and their environment. Additionally, growing crops in the field equipped us with practical skills essential for crop production, management and improvement while fostering teamwork. Another captivating aspect of the course was delving into data analysis to explore the relationship between traits and crops using various software tools, which proved to be particularly engaging. I am grateful for the unwavering support provided by our diligent faculty members throughout the coursework, addressing inquiries and resolving challenges encountered in field and laboratory conditions. Through their guidance and support, I became aware of the job opportunities at The Federal Bank. Despite lacking prior experience in job interviews, their support enabled me to successfully secure a probationary officer position. For which the career and training guidance enabled me to analyse my inner abilities. Overall, the experience was delightful and enriching, providing me with valuable knowledge, and I express my heartfelt gratitude to the faculty for their guidance and support.

Contact Us

Dean
School of Agricultural Sciences
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
Coimbatore – 641114
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