AMRUTVAHINI SHETI AND SHIKSHAN VIKAS SANSTHA
SAHAKARMAHARSHI BHAUSAHEB THORAT COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, AMRUTNAGAR
Tal. Sangamner - 422608, Dist. Ahmednagar, ESTD. 2023
(Affilated to Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri) College Code : 11308
1. Increasing awareness among students about the importance of insect pests in agriculture and the role of entomologists in safeguarding crop health and food security.
2. To equip students with research methodologies and techniques to investigate insect-plant interactions, develop new pest management strategies, and contribute to the advancement of agricultural entomology.
3. To equip students with the knowledge and skills to proficiently identify insects, recognize symptoms of damage, and implement effective management strategies in agricultural settings.
4. To establish a self-employment venture that provides practical learning opportunities for students while focusing on producing bioagents, beekeeping, silk production, and lac culture to promote sustainable agricultural practices and ecosystem conservation.
| Sr. No | Semester | Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
II |
ENTO 121 |
Fundamentals of Entomology |
2 (1+1) |
|
2 |
III |
ENTO 232 |
Insect Ecology and Integrated pest Management |
2 (1+1) |
|
3 |
IV |
ENTO 243 |
Pest of Horticultural Crops and their Management |
2 (1+1) |
|
4 |
V |
ENTO 354 |
Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management |
2 (1+1) |
|
5 |
VI |
ENTO 365 |
Management of Beneficial Insects |
2 (1+1) |
|
5 |
VIII |
SRP-EL ENTO 406 |
Mass Production of Bioagents and Biopesticides |
10 (0+10) |
|
6 |
VIII |
SRP-EL ENTO 406 |
Commercial Bee Keeping |
10 (0+10) |
|
7 |
VIII |
SRP-EL ENTO 407 |
Silkworm Cocoon Production Technology |
10 (0+10) |
