Course Duration: 6 Weeks | Total Lessons: 30 | Assessment: Pre-test | Weekly Quizzes | Post-test

Course Description:
This 6-week Agricultural Science course provides a comprehensive introduction to the science, systems, and sustainable practices that underpin modern agriculture. Students will explore how crops and animals are produced, managed, and marketed within Nigeria and the global context.

The course begins with the scope and importance of agriculture, then examines farming systems, soil management, crop and animal production, and concludes with forestry, sustainability, and modern technologies such as smart farming and agribusiness innovation.

Through interactive lessons, case studies, and weekly quizzes, learners will develop both theoretical understanding and practical insights into real-world agricultural systems.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Explain the meaning, scope, and significance of agriculture in national development.

• Distinguish between various types and systems of farming practiced in Nigeria and globally.

• Identify and manage soil types, fertility, and conservation challenges.

• Apply principles of crop and animal production, including pest, disease, and nutrition management.

• Analyze current environmental and policy issues affecting agricultural development.

• Evaluate sustainable practices and emerging technologies in smart farming and agribusiness.

Assessment Structure:

• 🧩 Pre-Test – to measure baseline knowledge

• 📘 Weekly Quizzes – to reinforce understanding of each week’s lessons

• 🧾 Post-Test – to assess learning outcomes and overall progress