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School of Agriculture and Biosciences

The 10 Best Agriculture Institutes in India 2018

Introduction

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences has launched the School of Agriculture and Biosciences which offers programmes in Agriculture, Food, Water and Biotechnology 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, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Food Processing & Engineering.

Department of Agriculture

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

B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

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.
  • 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.

B.SC HORTICULTURE

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 horticultural technologies involving precision farming, protected cultivation, landscape architecture, 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 horticulture practices for addressing issues of ethical, cultural, global environmental and social-economic impacts in professional practice.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • PSO 1: Utilize knowledge gained and acquired skills in different disciplines of horticulture and innovate technology in areas of crop production, crop protection, crop improvement, agriculture extension for employability.
  • PSO 2: Ability to analyse, design, plan, and promote sustainable horticultural 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 industry 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 horticulture.
  • PO 2: Problem analysis: Identify gaps by recognizing needs, review research literature, analyse and develop problem solving methods for enhancing horticultural production and productivity in pre-and post-harvest systems.
  • PO 3: Formulate solutions: 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 horticultural 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.

B.TECH AGRICULTURE

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 methods of analysis involving use of mathematics, fundamental physical, biological and engineering sciences and computation needed for agricultural engineering professionals to become technocrats in corporate sectors, academic research and entrepreneurial ventures.
  • PEO 3: Graduates contribute to farm digitalization and secondary agricultural practices besides addressing issues of ethics, safety, professionalism, cultural diversity, globalization, environmental and socio-economic impact in engineering practice.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • PSO 1: Utilize knowledge gained and acquired skills in different disciplines of agricultural engineering to experiment and innovate technology for better employment opportunities and contribute to better business prospects and success of employers.
  • PSO 2: Ability to analyse, design, plan, and promote sustainable agricultural production by judicious utilization of natural resources through advanced soil and water conservation techniques, various irrigation and drainage modules and farm digitalization.
  • PSO 3: Engage in advanced study through continuous knowledge enrichment and skill empowerment for design and development of farm implements utilizing farm power for sustainable agricultural production.
  • PSO 4: Apply comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles for upgrading unit operations and developing value added technologies for processing of agricultural produce and demonstrate competence by setting high standards of professionalism in private and public sectors.

Program Outcomes (POs)

  • PO 1: Domain Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
  • PO 2: Problem analysis: Identify gaps by recognizing needs, review research literature, analyse complex engineering problems using principles of mathematics, natural, agricultural and engineering sciences for problem solving in agricultural production and postharvest systems.
  • PO 3: Formulate solutions: Design and develop solutions for complex but specific engineering problems of the farming system with due consideration of public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental issues.
  • PO 4: Investigations and surveys: Use research-based knowledge and methods to survey and design experiments, analyse experimental data, and interpret available information to make reliable conclusions.
  • PO 5: Usage of Modern Concepts/ Tools: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern concepts, tools and software for modeling, and predicting outcomes for complex agricultural engineering activities.
  • 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 engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context and implement corrective measures for sustainable production technology.
  • 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: Comprehend and write concise scientific documents, make effective presentations, and communicate effectively to a range of audience on complex engineering activities with clear instructions while facing challenges and addressing agricultural issues.
  • PO 11: Project management and finance: Competent to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering 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 inventions and professional competence.

Testimonies by our Alumni


Ms. L. SONALI
My journey at Karunya for the past four years has been amazing and the college, faculty and administration have supported me and my endeavors throughout. Being from the department of agriculture, I had a lot of practical sessions along with theoretical classes that helped me for better understanding and easy learning. In these four years, the courses such as farm machinery, irrigation engineering, diary and food engineering, soil and water conservation were some of my strengths as these subjects are applied in our day-to-day life. Along with academic classes, there were also placement training sessions that focused on improving our soft skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a lot more. I have taken part in Hackathons as well as various inter-departmental competitions and those experiences and achievements helped me stand out among others. Overall, Karunya has not only helped me grow career-wise, but has also made me gain values and memories that I will cherish for life.

Mr. G. BALAJI
I did BSC Agriculture in Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences that gave me everything that I had planned. Karunya gave me opportunity to harness the Leadership potential within me. It was a very good experience to improve myself. Teachers are so kind to me and my friends. Studying in this institute has been a great time. With its immense beauty, it also has India’s best teaching faculty and labs which has helped me gain knowledge in agricultural field. The Institution always helps me in every possible ways to achieve my dream. Here the potential is harnessed, skills are developed, and dreams are realized. “This was the LORD’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes” (Psalms 118: 23). It indeed gives me great joy in sharing the marvelous experiences I had in Karunya which has sculptured me to what I am today. I thank God for He chose me to be “One in a million” which I realized the very first day I joined Karuya. It was all because of the grace of God and motivation of my department staffs. Karunya is a place which not only raises a skilled professional but also a purposeful person and a humanitarian. My period of stay in Karunya was the time I was able to know the purpose of my life. Hostel Prayers cells and Department fellowship helped me to grow in God and instilled a zeal to work and shine for Him in every walks of my life. I would like to encourage my juniors to grab the opportunities which lie ahead and give their best. Words for my juniors, “You are in the hands of a perfect potter who is molding you into a prefect, useful vessel”.
Ms. M. DEEPEKA
Summer training at BEN GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV, ISRAEL.I was fortunate to explore Israel’s largest desert Negev through a one month summer course program on “Sustainable Agricultural Solutions”. It was mainly concentrated on three tracks namely soil and irrigation, plants under abiotic stress, and aquaculture. During this period, I had the opportunity to work with Israel’s top scientists both in the field and in the laboratory. This program also included various cultural events where I got to socialize with students from various countries. We were also taken on weekly tours to learn about Israeli culture and their history. I also had an unique opportunity to do a mini project with other exchange students from other countries on “Methods of algal culture analysis for value added products”. On the whole, it was a fantastic journey and a memorable experience.

Ms. ANU GEORGE
Summer training at BEN GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV, ISRAELI had a chance to attend the summer training at Ben Gurion University, Israel on Sustainable Agricultural Solutions. It was a great opportunity to meet students from different countries with varied cultures and traditions. I learnt a lot about new technologies and water-conserving methods adopted in Israel. I was able to create new relationships and maintain contact with them. We had tours to the Dead Sea, Arava, Mizpe Ramon, and many more places. We also had a chance to visit Jerusalem, the holy land. I learnt about their unique and novel ideas for recycling water and the usage of drones in farming activities. I learned about dry land crops like dragon fruit, Pitaya, olive, jojoba, etc. Altogether it was a tremendous and wonderful experience for me which I will cherish for a lifetime.

Contact Us

Head of the Department
Department of Agriculture
School of Agriculture and Biosciences
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
Coimbatore – 641114
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