Republic of the Philippines

SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Agriculture
ACCESS, EJC Montilla, Tacurong City

First Semester, S.Y. 2020-2021

UNIVERSITY VISION UNIVERSITY OBJECTIVES

A trailblazer in Arts, Science and Technology in the region.
UNIVERSITY MISSION
The University shall give professional and technical training in Science
and Technology and shall provide advanced and specialized instruction in
literature, philosophy, arts and sciences besides providing for the promotion of
scientific and technological researches.
UNIVERSITY GOAL
To produce graduates with excellence and dignity in arts, science and
technology.
1. Enhance competency development, commitment, professionalism,
unity and true spirit of service for public accountability, transparency
and delivery of quality services;
2. Provide relevant programs and professional trainings that will respond
to the development needs of the region;
3. Strengthen local and international collaborations and partnerships
for orderless programs;
4. Develop a research culture among faculty and students;
5. Develop and promote environmentally-sound and market-driven
knowledge and technologies at par with international standards;
6. Promote research-based information and technologies for sustainable
development;
7. Enhance resource generation and mobilization to sustain financial
viability of the university.

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Program Objectives and its relationship to University Objectives

The Program aims to produce graduates who can; University Objectives

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a. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in agriculture; / / / / / / /

b. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino; / / / / / / /

c. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams; / / / / / / /

d. Act in recognition of professional social, and ethical responsibilities; / / / / / / /

e. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722); / / / / / / /

f. Generate and share knowledge relevant to specific problems in the study of agriculture; / / / / / / /

g. Formulate and implement sustainable and productive agricultural development plans and programs; / / / / / / /

h. Apply the scientific method in knowledge generation and knowledge application; / / / / / / /

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; / / / / / / /

m. Develop relevant innovation for agricultural productivity in the changing environment; and, / / / / / / /

n. Demonstrate value laden attitude in the workplace. / / / / / / /

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Learning Outcomes and Relationship to program educational objectives

Program Objectives
At the end of the semester the students can:
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a. Appreciate agriculture and its vital role in advancing farmer’s progress and national development in capitalists and non- / / / / / / /
capitalists societies

b. Recognize rural poverty and their commitment to agricultural development geared towards economic and social / / / / / / /
improvement of the rural poor.

c. Appreciate the importance of agriculture to our economy and society / / / / / / /

d. Understand the future actions that he/she needs to take in order to have a successful agriculture career / / / / / / /
e. Assess the issues and concerns related to agriculture / / / / / / /

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 COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Number : Agri 111
Course Title : Introduction to Agriculture
Prerequisites : None
Credit Unit : 1 unit
No. of Hours : 18 hours (1 hour lecture)

Course Description

Introduction to Agriculture is a foundation course that provide students with the opportunity to explore various aspects of the agricultural industry with
emphasis on Philippine agriculture.

Course Objectives:

1. Broaden students’ perspective on agriculture and its vital role in advancing farmer’s progress and national development in capitalist and non-
capitalists societies.

2. Develop students’ sense of awareness about rural poverty and their commitment to agricultural development geared towards the economic
and social uplift of the rural poor.

Number of Hours: 1 hour lecture every week for 18 weeks or 18 hours in a semester

Content

Week Course Content/Subject Matter Methodology Assessment

1-2 I. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE 1. Lecture 1. Quizzes
A. Brief historical development of world agriculture and Philippine 2. Group discussion 2. Is agriculture important?
agriculture. 3. Comparative analysis of
B. Agriculture as an economic factor in capitalist and non-capitalist agriculture 200 years ago to What do you believe will be the
societies today future of agriculture 100 years
C. Agriculture as an industry, a science and a profession from today?

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 3 II. INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE AND THE ECOSYSTEM 1. Interactive lecture-Discussion 1. Homework assignment
2. Research 2. Graded quizzes
A. Agriculture and the environment
B. Agriculture and society
4-10 III. ANALYSIS OF FOOD PRODUCTION AND POPULATION GROWTH IN 1. Explore the food production 1. Reaction/reflection paper
DEVELOPED AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES elements 2. What can I do to produce more
food?

11-18 IV. OVERVIEW OF PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURE 1. PowerPoint presentation 1. Graded quizzes

A. Resources 2. Group discussion 2. Group activity
B. Production Systems
C. Small-hold farming and agribusiness
D. Need for balanced agro-industrial growth in agricultural production
V. PROFILE OF THE FILIPINO FARMER 1. Lecture –Discussion 1. Lesson quiz
A. Socio-cultural and economic status; needs and aspiration 2. Students will be required to 2. Project/Research output in the
research one major event in form of a term paper
VI. AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT Philippine agriculture history

A. Agriculture and rural poverty in developing countries and

underdeveloped countries
B. Development goals and strategies
C. Organization for agriculture: functions, models of operations and
institutional linkages
D. Assessment of some development programs

VII. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? – Directions for growth. Video presentation Is there hope for a better world?

Grading System:
Midterm/Final

Exam - 50%
Research Paper - 20%
Oral/written recitation - 10%
Attendance - 5%
Quizzes - 15%
References:

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Doris, V., et.al (2014). Introduction to Humanities, National Book Store

Henry, M. (2012). Discovering the Humanities, Pearson, New Jersey, USA

Sanchez, C., et. al., (2012). Introduction to Humanities (revised edition) Manila City Rex Book Store

Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved:

ESTHER S. LANCITA LODIFEL C. DEYPALAN, MAST, RPAE JUNITO P. MARCELINO, PhD

Instructor Program Chairperson, BSA Dean, College of Agriculture-ACCESS

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Course Number: AGR 111

INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: Esther S. Lancita

This is to certify that I have received a copy of the Course Syllabus containing outlines of Lecture and Laboratory and that this has been explained to me. I
have read the entire syllabus and agree to do my best to follow all criteria as stated.

Sign: ___________________________ Date: __________________

Please download this file, type your name on the lines as an electronic signature, and upload it in the syllabus folder in module 1 on canvas. Due Monday, Sept 3.
Thank you.

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