SAMPLE OR SUGGESTED CURRICULUM ALIGNED TO OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE

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1 SAMPLE OR SUGGESTED CURRICULUM ALIGNED TO OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE I. Program Description 1.1 Degree Name PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS The degree program shall be called Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA). 1.2 Nature of Field of Study Agriculture is the science and practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, fiber, and other products. Agriculture covers six fields of study, namely: crop science; animal science; soil science; crop protection; economics and marketing; and agricultural extension and communication. 1.3 Program Educational Objectives/Program Goals The BSA program aims to educate students in the scientific habit of thought and entrepreneurial skills and prepare them to become globally competitive professionals with entry-level competencies in technical agriculture. It emphasizes the processes and techniques of identifying, diagnosing and analyzing problems and in designing, packaging and applying technologies needed in the development and conservation of the agriculture and food system resources. 1.4 Specific Professions and Allied Fields/careers/occupation for graduates BSA is closely related to the fields of agricultural engineering, agribusiness, agroforestry, animal science and animal husbandry. II. Program Outcomes The minimum standards for the BS Agriculture program are expressed in the following minimum set of program outcomes: 2.1 Common to all programs in all types of schools a) Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (PQF level 6 descriptor); b) Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino; c) Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor); d) Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibilities; e) Preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage (based on RA 7722);

2 2.2 Common to the discipline (Agriculture Education: BS Agriculture, BS Fisheries, BS Forestry and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) f) Generate and share knowledge relevant to specific fields in the study of agriculture; g) Formulate and implement of agricultural developments plans and programs; 2.3 Specific to sub-discipline and a major h) Apply scientific method in the conduct of research activities; i) Understand and apply the concepts of agricultural productivity and sustainability in the context of national, regional, and global developments; j) Engage in agricultural production and post-production activities; k) Promote sound agricultural technologies to various clients and in the manpower development for agriculture l) Employ relevant tools in information technology in solving agriculture-related problems; 2.4 Common to a horizontal type as defined in CMO 46 s For professional institutions: a service orientation in one s profession 2. For colleges: an ability to participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses particularly in response to the needs of the communities one serves 3. For universities: an ability to participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects Graduates of State Universities and Colleges must, in addition, have the competencies to support national, regional and local development plans. (RA 7722) A PHEI, at its option, may adopt mission-related program outcomes that are not included in the minimum set. III. Sample Performance Indicators Performance Indicators are specific, measurable statements identifying the performance(s) required to meet the outcome; confirmable through evidence. PROGRAM OUTCOME 1. Specific to a sub-discipline and a major h) Apply scientific method in the conduct of research activities i) Understand and apply the concepts of agricultural productivity and sustainability in the context of national, regional and global developments; SAMPLE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 1. Write research proposals 2. Conceptualize and implement scientific research 1. Conduct seminars and workshops on agricultural productivity and sustainability 2. Write articles on agricultural productivity and sustainability

3 3. Formulate and design agricultural projects capturing national, regional, and global developmental requirements j)engage in agricultural production and post-production/ post-harvest handling activities 1. Demonstrate and apply the basic principles in the production of crops and animals 2. Apply basic agricultural management practices 3. Practice and demonstrate sound post production and value adding strategies k) Promote sound agricultural technologies to various clients and in the manpower development in agriculture 1. Conduct on farm trials 2. Act as resources persons and facilitators in the conduct of training programs 3. Serve as role model in the practice of agriculture as a profession l) Employ relevant tools in information technology in solving agriculture-related problems 1. Use of IT tools in instruction, research, extension and project implementation The program outcomes from (h) to (l) set the minimum requirements for a graduate of the B.S. Agriculture program. PHEIs/LUCs/SUCs may add additional outcomes as necessary and appropriate. I. Curriculum Description CURRICULUM The BSA curriculum is based on competency standards for agriculture. It emphasizes carrying out the science, art, ethics, management and entrepreneurial business in the production, processing and marketing of plants, animals and other organisms utilized for food, fiber, recreation, biomedicine, industrial and other purposes within the context of integrated and sustainable agriculture resource systems. II. Sample Curriculum 2.1 Components: a) General Education Courses- 74 Units General Education Courses and legislated courses shall follow the existing requirements of CHED in accordance with CHED Memorandum Order No. 59, series 1996 (GEC-B: 51 units).

4 1. Language and Humanities - 21 Units a. English 1. English 1 Study and Thinking Skills in English 3 2. English 2 Writing in the Discipline 3 b. Filipino 1. Filipino 1 Sining Pakikipagtalastasan 3 2. Filipino 2 Pagbasa at Pagsulat sa Iba t-ibang Disiplina 3 c. Humanities 1. Hum 1 - Introduction to Humanities 3 2. Hum 2 - The Literatures of the Philippines 3 3. Hum 3 - Philosophy and Ethics 3 2. Mathematics and Natural Science - 24 Units a. Mathematics 1. Math 1 - College Algebra 3 2. Math 2 - Plane Trigonometry 3 b. Statistics I 3 c. Natural Sciences 1. Nat. Sci. 1 General Biology 4 2. Nat. Sci. 2 - General Chemistry 5 3. Nat. Sci. 3 - Physics I 3 d. Basic Computer Concept and Application 3 3. Social Sciences - 12 Units a. Soc. Sci. 1 - General Economics and Taxation 3 b. Soc. Sci. 2 - Philippine History, Gov t and Politics 3 c. Soc. Sci. 3 - Society and Culture with Family Planning 3 d. Soc. Sci.4 Psychology and Anthropology 3 4. Life and Works of Rizal - 3 Units 5. Physical Education (PE) - (8) 6. National Service and Training Program (NSTP) - (6) b) Fundamental Agriculture courses - 49 Units 1. Crop Science a. Crop Science 1 Principles of Crop Production 3 b. Crop Science 2 Practices of Crop Production 3 2. Crop Protection a. Crop Protection 1 Principles of Crop Protection 3 b. Crop Protection 2 Approaches and Practices in 3 Pest Management 3. Animal Science a. Animal Science 1 Introduction to Animal Science 3 b. Animal Science 2 Introduction to Livestock and 3 Poultry Production 4. Soil Science a. Soil Science 1 Principles of Soil Science 3 b. Soil Science 2 Soil Fertility Conservation and 3 Management 5. Agricultural Extension and Communication 3 6. Agricultural Economics and Marketing 3 7. Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship 3

5 8. Introduction to Agriculture 1 9. Fundamentals of Agricultural Engineering Genetics Biotechnology and Society Introduction to Ecological Agriculture Methods of Agricultural Research 3 c) Core Courses - 39 Units 1. Post Harvest Handling and Seed Technology 3 2. Principles and Practices of Plant Breeding, 3 Propagation and Nursery Management 3. Beneficial Arthropods and Micro Organism 3 4. General Physiology and Toxicology 3 5. Animal Nutrition And Feeding 3 6. Slaughter of Animals and Processing of Their Products 3 7. Soil Survey, Classification and Land Use 3 8. Management of Extension Programs 3 9. Basics of Project Study and Development Agricultural Policy and Development Agribusiness Commodity Systems Financial Management for Agri-based Enterprise Seminar A Seminar B Colloquium 1 d) Institutions may opt for specialization HEIs have the flexibility to pursue specialization. In each identified specialization, 12 units of major courses relevant to the specialization may be substituted from the 12 units of core courses. However, schools which will opt for specialization should make sure there is sufficient technical expertise, technologies and resources available. e) Thesis or Practicum/Field Practice - 6 Units 1. Special Topics Related to Thesis or Practicum/Field Practice 3 2. Thesis or Practicum/Field Practice 3 f) Sum total of units of the Curriculum General Education Fundamental Agriculture Core Courses Thesis or Practicum/Field Practice Total Number of Units 74 units 49 units 39 units 6 units 168 units 2.2. Program of Study The institution may enrich the sample/model program of study depending on the needs of the industry, provided that all prescribed courses/competencies required in the curriculum outline are offered and prerequisites and co-requisites are observed.

6 First Year First Semester Unit s Lect Lab. Second Semester Unit s Lect Lab. Introduction to Agriculture English 1 Study and Thinking Skills in English Nat. Sci. 1 General Biology Soil Science 1 Principles of Soil Science Soc. Sci. 1 - Society and Culture with Family Planning Animal Science 1 Introduction to Animal Science Math 1 - College Algebra Crop Science 1 Principles of Crop Production Agricultural Extension and Communication Nat. Sci. 2 - General Chemistry Math 2 - Plane Trigonometry English 2 Writing in the Discipline PE 1 (2) PE 2 (2) NSTP (3) NSTP (3) Total Total Summer Practicum (Skills Development): 6 units or equivalent to 240 hrs Second Year First Semester Units Lect Lab. Second Semester Unit s Lect Lab. Soc. Sci. 2 - Philippine History, Government and Politics Nat. Sci. 3 Physics I Hum 1 - Introduction to Humanities Crop Protection 1 Principles of Crop Soc. Sci. 3 - General Economics and Taxation Crop Protection 2 Approaches and Practices in Pest

7 Protection Animal Science 2 - Introduction to Livestock and Poultry Production Crop Science 2 Practices of Crop Production Basic Computer Concept and Application Post Harvest Handling and Seed Technology management Agricultural Economics and Marketing Slaughter of Animals and Processing of Their Products Introduction to Ecological Agriculture Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship PE 3 (2) PE 4 (2) Total Total All students who satisfactorily completed the first two (2) years shall be awarded the Certificate of Agriculture Science (CAS) which the students may use for immediate employment or application for TESDA Skills Certification subject to the requirement of the specific TESDA Training Regulation being applied for (See Attachment B for matrix of equivalencies). Third Year First Semester Units Lect.Hrs Lab. Second Semester Unit s Lect.Hrs Lab. Hum 2 - The Literatures of the Philippines Soc. Sci.4 Psychology and Anthropology Statistics I Filipino 2 Pagbasa at Pagsulat sa Iba t-ibang Disiplina Filipino 1 Sining Pakikipagtalastasan Genetics Hum 3 - Philosophy and Ethics Methods of Agricultural Research Principles and Practices of Plant Breeding, Propagation And Nursery Management General Physiology and Toxicology Soil Science 2 Soil Fertility Conservation Animal Nutrition And

8 and Management Beneficial Arthropods and Micro Organism Feeding Soil Survey, Classification and Land Use Total Total Fourth Year First Semester Units Lect. Lab. Second Semester Unit s Lect. Lab. Special Topics Related to Thesis or Practicum/Field Practice 3 Life and Works of Rizal Seminar A Thesis or Practicum/Field Practice Seminar B Agribusiness Commodity Systems Colloquium Financial management for Agri-based Enterprise 3 Agricultural Engineering - Fundamentals of Total Ag. Eng. - 1 Biotechnology and Society Management of Extension Programs Basics of Project Study and Development Agricultural Policy and Development Total

9 III. Sample Curriculum Map Curriculum map is a matrix relating all the courses listed in the program curriculum with one or more of the declared program outcomes. The HEIs/LUCs/SUCs shall create a complete curriculum map of their current existing BS Agriculture Curriculum. Refer to Figure 1 for a sample curriculum map that relates all the courses in the sample curriculum with the minimum set of program outcomes. Figure 1 Sample Curriculum Mapping The graduate of the BS Agriculture program should have developed the ability to: a)articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (PQF level 6 descriptor); b)effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino; c)work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor); d)act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibilities; e)preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage (based on RA 722); f) Generate and share knowledge relevant to specific fields in the study of agriculture; g)participate in the formulation and implementation of agricultural developments plans and programs; h)apply scientific method in the conduct of research activities; i) Understand and apply the concepts of agricultural productivity and sustainability in the context of national, regional, and global developments; j) Engage in agricultural production and post-production activities; k) Promote sound agricultural technologies to various clients and in the manpower development for agriculture l) Employ relevant tools in information technology in solving agriculture-related problems; Legend: I- Introduce P- Practice D- Demonstrate COURSE a. Crop Science Crop Science 1 Principles of Crop Production Crop Science 2 Practices of Crop Production b. Crop Protection Fundamental Agriculture Courses RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOME a b c d e f g h i J k l P I P I I P P P P P

10 Crop Protection 1 Principles of Crop Protection Crop Protection 2 Approaches and Practices in Pest Management c. Animal Science Animal Science 1 Introduction to Animal Science Animal Science 2 introduction to Livestock and Poultry Production P I P P I I - P D P I I P I I P P D P P Fundamental Agriculture Courses COURSE d. Soil Science Soil Science 1 Principles of Soil Science Soil Science 2 Soil Fertility Conservation and Management a b c d e f g h i j k l P I I I 1 D P P P P e. Agricultural Extension and - I - I - Communication f. Agricultural Economics and I I I - P Marketing g. Introduction to Enterprise and - I P - P Entrepreneurship h. Introduction to Agriculture - P - I I i. Fundamentals of Agricultural I I I - I Engineering j. Genetics I I k. Biotechnology and Society P P - P P l. Introduction to Ecological - P P P P Agriculture m. Methods of Agricultural Research D Core Courses COURSE Post Harvest Handling and Seed Technology Principles and Practices of Plant Breeding Propagation and Nursery Management a b c d e f g h i j K l P P P P I P - P - I P I - I I

11 Beneficial Arthropods and Micro P P P P P Organism General Physiology and I - I - I Toxicology Animal Nutrition and Feeding P - P P P Slaughter of Animals and - I P I I Processing of Their Products Soil Survey, Classification and P P - I P Land Use Management of Extension - P - P P Programs Basics of Project Study and - P - I - Development Agricultural Policy and - I - I I Development Agribusiness Commodity Systems - P I I P Financial Management for Agribased - P P P P Enterprise Practicum/Thesis D D D D D Seminar A P D - - D Colloquium I P P D D Seminar B P D - - D IV. Sample Means of Curriculum Delivery The BS Agriculture curriculum adheres to a learner-centered paradigm. It begins with clearly stated competencies students must acquire and demonstrate at the end of the four-year program. Appropriate teaching-learning strategies facilitate the acquisition of these competencies. Under this paradigm, students are the subject of the learning process enabling them to achieve their full potential. The teachinglearning process is interactive, participatory, collaborative and experiential. The teacher is a mentor, facilitator and collaborator. The following methodologies/strategies may be used: (Based on the sample means of curriculum delivery) 1. Lecture /Discussion- the teacher serves as mentor facilitator. He introduces the topic with a background lecture then catalyze interactive learning discussion / problem solving as appropriate. 2. Library Research and Term Paper Presentation - a student will pick up a topic related to the subject, research the global development/ global perspectives and present a paper in class to allow intellectual discussion and knowledge sharing 3. Case Study Research individual mini research to allow students to generate data as a vehicle for problem solving and critical thinking 4. Field Tours and Farm Visits- visits of modern farms and specialty farms (organic agriculture and ecotourism farms) to allow better appreciation and of principles and concepts discussed in class

12 5. Multimedia Instruction integrating various forms of instruction for better communication of concepts and ideas and to allow students a working experience and be comfortable with various multi media forms 6. Farm Practice and or Thesis project a mentor guided research as a requirement for graduation. The part of the program allows students to appreciate, experience and integrate all concepts and principles learned in class to solve specific problem. V. Sample Syllabi for Selected Core Agriculture Courses Course Name Course Description : Animal Science 2 Introduction to Livestock and Poultry production : Fundamental principles of poultry and livestock production and management practices including breeds and breeding, slaughtering, processing and marketing of farm animals and their products/by products, and waste management. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): At the end of the course the students are expected to: 1. Characterize the Philippines livestock and poultry industries, their role in the food chain, production systems, problems and prospects; 2. Understand the definition of the various technical terms associated with livestock and poultry; 3. Distinguish the different breeds of livestock and poultry with emphasis on those that are locally adaptive; 4. Discuss and apply the basic management requirements in raising poultry (layers, broilers, and other poultry species; 5. Explain the basic principles in stock selection, breeding and reproduction; 6. Describe the techniques in handling animals prior to slaughter/dressing, slaughtering and meat fabrication; 7. Be familiar with animal product processing; 8. Describe the methods of marketing animals, their products and byproducts; and, 9. Discuss ways of managing animal wastes. Constructive Alignments of Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs), Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs) and Assessment Tasks (ATs) Course Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Topics Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs) Resources Assessment Methods Understand the characteristics of the poultry & livestock industries, status, roles, production systems, their Current statuses of the different poultry and livestock industries in the Philippines; Roles or functions Video presentation/film showing; Lecturediscussion; LCD, laptop, lab manuals, animal field projects, Quizzes, 1-hr & Term examinations, Graded laboratory exercises;

13 problems and prospects; of animals; Production systems; Field trip; Laboratory exercises Graded Trip Report Problems and prospects. Understand the definitions of poultry and livestock-related technical terms Definition of basic technical terms associated with the various domestic animals such as poultry, and other poultry species, swine, cattle, carabao, goat, sheep, Lecturediscussion; LCD; Laptop; Locally developed exams (Quizzes, 1-hr. & term exams) Distinguish the different breeds of poultry and livestock with emphasis on locally adaptive ones Different breeds of poultry and other poultry species; Breeds of Cattle (Beef & Dairy); Breeds of Buffalo; Breeds of Goats and Sheep Video/film showing; Lecture- Discussion; Visit to Animal Projects; Laboratory Exercises LCD; Laptop; Bus for Field trip; Video Camera; Practical exam (breed identification thru pictures or real animals in projects); Quizzes; 1-hr &Term Exams. Discuss and apply the basic management requirements in raising poultry and livestock Basic management requirements of: a. Poultry (layers & broilers) b. Cattle c. Buffalo d. Goats e. Sheep f. Others Lecture- Discussion; Laboratory exercises; Demonstration LCD; Laptop; Brooders; Incubators, Animals; Castration equipment, Dehorning Equipment, Syringes, Needles, Antibiotics, etc. Quizzes, 1-hr & Term exams, Lab. Exercises Report; Explain the basic principles in stock selection, breeding systems and reproduction Bases in selecting animals for breeding; Breeding systems; Reproductive phenomena; Reproductive problems; Lecture- Discussion; Laboratory exercises Demonstration LCD, Laptop, AI equipment and paraphernalia, Microscope, Preserved specimens associated with reproductive failures; Live animal for demo Quizzes, Onehour &Term exams, Graded lab reports,

14 in AI; Specimens on Reproductive organs; Describe the techniques in Handling Animals Prior to Slaughter, Procedure in Slaughtering/Dressing and Meat Fabrication Tips in handling animals prior to slaughtering; procedure in slaughtering and dressing; meat fabrication; Lecture- Discussion; Demonstration; Visit to Slaughter house LCD; Laptop; Animal specimens; Slaughtering equipment; Graded exams (quizzes, onehour and term exams); Trip report Understand the process of Animal Product Processing Methods Basic methods in processing animal products and samples of processed products Demonstration; Lecture- Discussion, LCD; Laptop; Processing equipment; Sample of processed animal products Graded exams (quizzes, term exams, onehour exams) Describe the methods of marketing animals, their products and byproducts; Market grades; marketing methods & strategies; Packaging; Market survey to identify various animal products; Packaging methods LCD; Lecture- Discussion Video/film presentation Graded exams (quizzes, 1- hr./term exams; Graded market survey group report Discuss desirable ways of managing animal wastes Kinds of animal wastes; Methods of handling or managing Conduct survey on what are their wastes and how are they managed. Field visit/survey Field survey group report; Graded exams (Quizzes, 1- hr./term Exams.) COURSE NAME: COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS/WEEK SO 101- PRINCIPLES OF SOIL SCIENCE Nature, Properties and Management of Soils 3 UNITS LEC - 2 HRS/WEEK, LAB 2.5 HRS/WEEK PREREQUISITE CHEMISTRY 101 COURSE OUTCOME TOPIC TEACHING LEARNING ACTIVITY RESOURCES ASSESSMENT

15 Unified view of the soil as a medium for plant growth and as a natural resource 1. Importance of soil as a natural resource and as a medium for plant growth 2. Definition and composition of soil 3. Soil Formation and development lecture with discussion, laboratory exposure, Film showing LCD, laptop, lab manuals, lab equipment quiz, term exam, graded recitation 4. soil-forming minerals and rocks 5. weathering 6. The soil profile Develop skills in solving problems requiring the use of numerical data obtained from physical, chemical and biological experiments involving the soil 7. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS 8. Soil Texture 9. Soil Structure 10. Soil Densities lecture with discussion, laboratory exposure, problem solving activity LCD, laptop, lab manuals, lab equipment quiz, term exam, graded recitation 11. Soil Water 12. Soil Consistency and color 13. CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS ( Soil colloids, silicate clays, organic colloids, CEC, Soil ph, Liming, soil salinity and sodicity 14. Soil Colloids lecture with discussion, laboratory exposure, problem solving activity LCD, laptop, lab manuals, lab equipment quiz, term exam, graded recitation 15. Silcate clays 16. organic colloids

16 17CEC 18. Soil ph 19. Liming 20. salinity and sodicity 21. Soil Organisms and organic matter Understand basic information about the role of plant nutrients and diagnose soil problems associated with poor plant growth 22. Nature, Properties and Management of soils 23. Essential nutrient elements 10. Transformation of nutrients in soils lecture with discussion, laboratory exposure, problem solving activity LCD, laptop, lab manuals, lab equipment quiz, term exam, graded recitation 11. Methods of assessing the fertility status of soils

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