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Since 1938 we are

upholding the spirit
that founded our
university and
encourage each
other to explore
unpredicted lines
of thinking to
generate
technology for
hunger free world
 Fields of Study
Faculty Degree
agriculture B. Sc. Ag. (Hons.), MS, PhD
Agribusiness B. Sc. ABM. (Hons.),MBA
Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine B. Sc. Vet. Science and A.H. Degree
 Departments
faculty departments
agriculture 1. Department of Agricultural Botany
2. Department of Agricultural Chemistry
3. Department of Agricultural Extension and Information
System
4. Department of Agroforestry and Environmental
Science
5. Department of Agronomy
6. Department of Biochemistry
7. Department of Biotechnology
8. Department of Entomology
9. Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding
10. Department of Horticulture
11. Department of Plant Pathology
12. Department of Soil Science
13. DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
14. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL

ENGINEERING
Agribusiness Principles of Economics
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Accounting
Principles of Management
Business Statistics
Animal Science & Animal Production & Management

Poultry Science
Dairy Science
Veterinary Medicine Animal Nutrition, Genetics & Breeding
Anatomy, Histology & Physiology
Microbiology and Parasitology
Pathology
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Medicine & Public Health
Surgery & Theriogenology
WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY
For more than 125 years, our faculty members, staff and students have been working to advance the field
of insect biology and apply that knowledge to solve problems and improve lives.
As one of the top-ranked entomology programs in the country, our work spans the globe and impacts
human lives on many levels, influencing a broad range of disciplines including human and veterinary
medicine, farming, biodiversity and genomics.
Semester wise distribution of courses

Sl. No. Course Cr. hr.
Level-2, Semester-II
1. ENTO 253. Introductory Entomology 03
2. ENTO 254. Introductory Entomology (Practical) 02
Level-3, Semester-I
1. ENTO 307. Systematic Entomology and Insect Ecology 02
2. ENTO 308. Systematic Entomology and Insect Ecology (Practical) 02
ENTO 383. Medical Entomology (Elective) 02
1. ENTO 459. Pest Management and Economic Entomology 03
2. ENTO 460. Pest Management and Economic Entomology (Practical) 02
Level 2, Semester II
ENTO 253. Introductory Entomology

Credit hour: 3
Course contents:
Introduction: Concept and importance of Entomology in agriculture and other aspects.
Arthropoda: General characteristics and classification, class: Arachnida and Insecta.
Insect Morphology: External morphology of a typical insect, integument, antennae, legs, wings and
mouthparts of insect.
Metamorphosis: Moulting and metamorphosis, types of metamorphosis in insects, types of larvae and
pupae.
Systematic Entomology: Identifying characters and economic importance of important orders of insects
and other arthropods of agricultural importance.
Insect Physiology: Digestive system, digestion and absorption; Excretory system, excretory organs and
mechanism of excretion; Circulatory system, circulatory organs and mechanism of circulation;
Respiratory system, respiratory organs, respiration in terrestrial, aquatic and endoparasitic insects;
Nervous system, neurons, types of nervous system; Reproductive system of insect, types of reproduction.
Endocrine Glands and Hormones: Major endocrines glands and hormones in insect, hormonal control
of moulting, metamorphosis and diapasue.
Embryology: Development and formation of embryo in insects.
Sense Organs: Mechanoreceptor, Chemoreceptor, Photoreceptor, Auditory receptor, Temperature and
Humidity receptors.
ENTO 254. Introductory Entomology (Practical)
Credit hour: 2
Course contents:
1. Methods of collection, preparation & preservation of insects.
2. Identification of different Orders of insects and other arthropods of economic importance in
Bangladesh.
3. Study of external and internal anatomy of grasshopper, cotton bugs and lepidopterous insects.
4. Study of different types of antennae, mouthparts legs and wings of insects.
5. Preparation of temporary and permanent slides of antennae, legs, wings and mouthparts of insects.
6. Collection and identification of different types of larvae and pupae of insects
Level-3, Semester-I
ENTO 307. Systematic Entomology and Insect Ecology

Credit hour: 2
A. Systematic Entomology
Identifying characters and economic importance of important families of insects and other arthropods of
agricultural importance.
B. Insect Ecology
Insect Population: Ecological niche and habitats, agro-ecosystem, population dynamics. Influence of
environmental factors on insect population. Growth forms of insect populations.
Insect polymorphism: Various types of insect polymorphism and their adaptation in agro-ecosystem.
Monitoring and Forecasting: Surveillance, monitoring, forecasting and warning system of pest attack in
insect pest management.
Population estimation and crop loss assessment: Aggregation pattern, types of pest damage, sampling,
methods of population estimation, methods of crop yield loss assessment.
ENTO 308. Systematic Entomology and Insect Ecology (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
1. Identification up to families of importance insects and other arthropods of economic importance in
Bangladesh.
2. Study of commonly used pesticides for controlling insect, mite and rodent pests in Bangladesh.
3. Pesticides application techniques.
4. Formulation of pesticides and computation of doses.
5. Precautionary measures for handling and using of pesticides.
6. Pest control appliances-their operation and maintenance.
7. Identification of potential predators and parasitoids of insect pests in Bangladesh.
8. Measurement of insect population density with absolute and relative methods.
9. Techniques of crop yield loss assessment in pest infested fields.
Level-3 Semester-II
ENTO 383. Medical Entomology (Elective)

Credit hour: 2
Course contents:
Introduction to Medical Entomology, Systematics of Arthropods of medical and veterinary importance.
Arthropod borne diseases; mode of transmission, prevention and control of Arthropods of medical and
veterinary importance.
Food contamination by Arthropods.
Toxins and venoms of Arthropods.
Household pests & their control.
Pest status & pest control in urban areas.
Public health pesticides, Pesticide poisoning & Pesticide residue problems. Toxicity & hazards of Public
Health Pesticides (PHP).
ENTO 459. Pest Management and Economic Entomology
Credit hour: 3
A. Pest Management
Concepts of pests and pest management: Economic Threshold (ET), Economic Injury Level (EIL) and
General Equilibrium Position (GEP).
Tactics of Pest Management: Cultural, Mechanical, Physical, Biological and Insecticides. Attractants,
Repellants, Antifeedants, Pheromones, Botanicals, Insect growth regulators. Host Plant Resistance.
Sterility techniques and Regulatory practices.
Integrated Pest management (IPM): Principles of IPM, prospects and limitations of IPM, Development
and implementation of IPM.
B. Economic Entomology
Field crop pests: Bio-ecology, nature of damage and control measures of major insect and mite pests of
rice, wheat, jute, cotton, sugarcane, pulses, oilseeds, tobacco and tea.
Horticultural crop pests: Bio-ecology, nature of damage and control measures' of major insect and mite
pests of vegetables, fruits, ornamental plants and spices. Nursery pests.
Forest pests: Bio-ecology, nature of damage and control measures of major insect and mite pests of
forest plants.
Storage pests: Bio-ecology, nature of damage and general control measures of major insect and mite
pests of stored products.
Vertebrate pests: Important vertebrate pests of field crops and stored products. Population dynamics.
Rodent damage assessment. Control measures of rodent pests.
Transmission of insect borne plant diseases: Insects in relation to plant diseases. Role of insects in
plant disease development. Methods of transmission of pathogens by insects. Toxicoses and cecidium.
Industrial Entomology: Sericulture, Apiculture, Lac culture.
ENTO 460. Pest Management and Economic Entomology (Practical)
Credit hour: 2
1. Survey of major insect and mite pests of field crops, horticultural crops, forest plants and stored
products.
2. Identification of nursery pests.
3. Development of IPM program for a cereals, fibers, vegetables and fruit plants.
4. Mass culture of bio-control agents.
5. Identification of insects carrying disease organisms of major crops of Bangladesh.
6. Rearing techniques of industrial insects.
7. Study of commonly used traps and poison baits for monitoring and management insect pests.
8. Field visit to different research institute to survey of major insect and mites pests of crops.
Tahmina Akter Chairman & Assistant Professor

tahmina_sauento@yahoo.com,
01911237290
Dr. Md. Serajul Islam Bhuiyan Professor
01712527424
Dr. Mohammed Ali Professor

mailsau_2000@yahoo.com
01711606445
Dr. Md. Abdul Latif Professor

mdalatif15@yahoo.com
01552373406
Dr. Md. Razzab Ali Professor
razzab1968@yahoo.com
01912147293
Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman Professor

dmrsau@yahoo.com
01913521028
Mohammed Sakhawat Hossain (Deputation) Associate Professor

sakhawat_sau@yahoo.com
01716092747
S. M. Mizanur Rahman (Deputation) Assistant Professor

smmizanur@gmail.com
01712127077
Mst. Nur Mohal Akhter Banu (Deputation) Assistant Professor

nurmohalsau@yahoo.com
01718740697
Md. Rashedul Islam (Deputation) Assistant Professor

rasgedsau@yaho..com
01712016690
Ayesha Akter Assistant Professor

ayesha_sauento@yahoo.com
01711986293
Sabera Yasmin Assistant Professor

razibsinu2@yahoo.com
01912956433
Ruhul Amin Lecturer

Department of Agricultural Botany
Without plants, life on earth would cease to exist. Plants shape our environment and provide us with food, medicine, clothing, and shelter.
Today we are faced with an unprecedented series of challenges – global climate change, food shortages, rapid loss of biodiversity, and new and evolve
ing diseases are threatening both the health of the planet as well as human health and well-being. Research in the plant
sciences is greatly significant in addressing aspects of each of these issues
. Through its broad-based and innovative studies of basic plant biology, the Section of Plant Biology at Corne
ll University is positioned to contribute real and impactful solutions to these problems at local, state, national, and global scales.

Level-1, Semester-I
1. ABOT 103. Fundamentals of Agricultural Botany 02
2. ABOT 104. Plant Morphology and Anatomy Practical 02
1. ABOT 257. Plant Physiology 03
2. ABOT 258. Plant Physiology (Practical) 02
Level-4, Semester-I
1. ABOT 405. Plant Ecology 03
2. ABOT 406. Plant Ecology (Practical) 02
1. ABOT 483. Agro-Climatology (Elective) 02
Level 1, Semester I
ABOT 103. Fundamentals of Agricultural Botany
Credit hour: 2
1. Plant Systematics: Concept of taxa and botanical nomenclature, classical and modern systems of plant
classification with special reference to molecular level, modern taxonomic ideas and terms.
2. Economic Botany: Introduction to the highly utilized and under-utilized economically important crops
of Bangladesh such as cereals, fibre, timber, rubber, oil, beverages, narcotic, medicinal, perfume and
dye yielding plants.
3. Morphology: External morphology of important crop plants with special reference to modification of
different plant organs.
4. Cell: Ultrastructures and functions of different cell organelles; composition, structures, and patterns of
thickening of cell wall.
5. Tissue: Classification, characteristics and function of different plant tissues; concept of the epidermal,
vascular and fundamental tissue systems.
6. Primary Plant Body: Primary structures of different plant organs.
7. Secondary Growth: Activities of vascular cambium and phellogen; process of wound healing and
abscission.
8. Embryology: Reproductive organs; formation of male and female spores and gametes; process of
pollination and fertilization; development of embryo and endosperm.
ABOT 104. Plant Morphology and Anatomy (Practical)
Credit hour: 2
1. Study of the important families of crop plants.

2. Study of the external morphology of important crop plants.
3. Study of common laboratory techniques related to plant anatomy–microscope handling, hand
sectioning of plant parts, staining and mounting to prepare temporary slides.
4. Study of the anatomy of root, stem and leaf of important crop plants.
5. Visit to botanical gardens and national herbarium .
ABOT 257. Plant Physiology

Credit hour: 3
1. Plant-Water Relations: Properties and functions of water in plants; mechanism of and factors
affecting water movement through the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum.
2. Mineral Absorption: Mechanism of mineral absorption and conduction in plants.
3. Photosynthesis: Plant pigments and pigment-systems; light reactions; pathways of carbon assimilation
and their significance; factors affecting rate of photosynthesis; photosynthetic efficiency and bio
productivity of crop plants in relation to C 3, C4 and CAM plants, translocation of photosynthates,
photorespiratory pathway, factor affecting photorespiration; key to improve crop productivity by
controlling photorespiration.
4. Respiration: Respiratory pathways- aerobic and anaerobic, HMP and PPP; factors affecting
respiration; respiration of plant parts during storage, ripening, damage, and at low oxygen
concentrations.
5. Plant Growth Regulators: Concept and classification; physiological functions of natural and synthetic
growth regulators on plants; application of growth regulators in agriculture.
6. Physiology of Flowering: Floral initiation, anthesis, dehiscence of anther, stigma receptivity, pollen
tube growth, fruit growth and development; photoperiodism and vernalization.
7. Seed Physiology: Process of seed germination, metabolic and other changes during seed germination,
seed dormancy and viability, Seed priming, factors affecting seed dormancy and germination;
exposure to bud dormancy and related aspects.
8. Stress Physiology: Concept and types; effects of stresses on plants; mode of stress tolerance.
ABOT 258. Plant Physiology (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
1. Handling and use of laboratory instruments related to plant physiology.
2. Demonstration of basic physiological processes occur in plants.
3. Quantitative estimation of plant pigments by chromatography and spectrophotometry.
4. Growth analysis of a crop plants.
Level 4, Semester I
ABOT 405. Plant Ecology

Credit hour: 3
1. Ecosystem: Components and functioning of natural and artificial ecosystems.
2. Population: Population characteristics and dynamics; species interaction.
3. Community: Community structure and community dynamics; plant succession in natural and
cultivated habitats.
4. Adaptation: Plant adaptation based on different environments in response to light, temperature, water,
salinity and wind.
5. Phytogeography: Principles; major vegetation regions of the world and of Bangladesh.
6. Biodiversity: Importance of biodiversity in agriculture; principles and methods of conservation.
7. Atmospheric Gases: Gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, their cycling and implications in
agriculture. Greenhouse effect and ozone layer depletion; their causes, impacts and remedies.
8. Global Climate Change: Ecological impacts of climate change on crop production.
ABOT 406. Plant Ecology (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
1. Study of different ecological plant types and their adaptation–hydrophytes, mesophytes, xerophytes,
halophytes, heliophytes, and sciophytes.
2. Study of biotically related plants – epiphytes, saprophytes, and parasites.
3. Study of plant community in natural and cultivated habitats
4. Biodiversity expedition in the university campus and outside.
5. Study tour of different ecological regions.
ABOT 483. Agro-Climatology (Elective)
Credit hour: 2
1. Introduction: Climatological factors; weather and climate; macro- and microclimate.
2. Climatic Classification: Classical climatic classification of the world; climatic zones of Bangladesh in
relation to crop production.
3. Light: Factors affecting the availability of light in plant canopy; effect of light on crops; manipulation
of light environment.
4. Temperature: Global and seasonal distribution of soil, air and water temperatures; thermal energy
cycle; effect of temperature on crops; concept and application of cardinal temperatures,
thermoperiodism and degree-days; manipulation of soil, air and water temperatures.
5. Water: Hydrological cycling; forms of atmospheric water and precipitation; their distribution and
impacts on crop production; causes and effects of drought and flood; manipulation of soil and
atmospheric moisture content.
6. Wind: Classification of wind and air masses; effects of wind on crops; causes and effects of dry wind
and dust storm; regulation of wind environment.
Dr. Mohammad Mahbub Islam Chairman
mahbubislam_sau@yahoo.com,
01745856611
Dr. Kamal Uddin Ahamed Professor

kuahamed@yahoo.com,
01552601173
A. M. M. Shamsuzzaman Professor
zaman11463@yahoo.com,
01552495546
Dr. Shahnaz Sarkar Professor

shahnazsarkar2@hotmail.com
01715093455
Dr. Asim Kumar Bhadra Professor

asimbhadra@yahoo.com,
01710487750
Md. Moinul Haque (Deputation) Associate Professor
piash_sau@yahoo.com
01671078858
Nasima Akther (Deputation) Associate Professor

01911050930
Md. Ashabul Haque Associate Professor

ashadipu@yahoo.com
01552388607
Hasan Muhammad Zubair (Deputation) Assistant Professor

zubair_sau@yahoo.com
01552434653
Kamrun Nahar (Deputation) Assistant Professor
knahar84@yahoo.com
01715690965
Md. Tofail Hosain Lecturer

01815382270
Rezowana Nizam Bonna Lecturer

01722963353
Md. Elias Hossain Lecturer

eliashossainsau@gmail.com
01914626048
Department of Agricultural Chemistry

Level-1, Semester-I
1. AGCH-107. Chemistry of Fertilizer and Radio-Tracer Technique 03
2. AGCH-108. Elementary Experiments on Agricultural Chemistry (Practical) 02
1. 03
AGCH-537. Agro-industrial Chemistry
2. AGCH-358. Agricultural Chemistry (Practical) 02
Level 1, Semester I,
AGCH-107. Chemistry of Fertilizer and Radio-Tracer Technique
Credit hour: 3
Fertilizers
Concept of Agricultural Chemistry and Fertilizer.
Definition, development and classification of fertilizers.
Nitrogenous fertilizers: Choice and purification of feed stock for urea synthesis. Synthesis of CO 2 and
NH3 from natural gas. Urea manufacturing process.
Phosphatic fertilizers: Choice and chemical composition of raw material. Manufacturing process of SSP,
TSP& DAP fertilizers.
Potassic fertilizers: Mineralogy of potash Ores. Mining & recovery of MP fertilizer.
Secondary & micronutrient fertilizers and their chemistry & technology.
Compound, mixed, liquid and controlled - release fertilizers, their chemistry & technology.
Physical & chemical properties of fertilizers.
Quality control and specification of commonly used fertilizers.
Comparative study and selection of commonly used fertilizers.
Pollution caused by fertilizer industries and its control measures.
Manure and Waste Recycling
Chemistry and technology of manure. Agrowastes recycling and production of biogas. Importance and
utilization of slurry or effluent after the production of biogas.
Colloids
Introduction, definition, classification and properties of colloids.
Role of colloids in Agriculture.
Principal forms of essential and beneficial elements.
Ion movement and transport systems.
Process & mechanism of ion adsorption.
Adsorption isotherm: Langmuir & Freundlich adsorption isotherm equations and their application.
Antagonistic and synergistic relationships of ions in colloid system.
Nuclear Chemistry
Atomic structure and nuclear stability.
Nucleons, neutron, proton, electron, atomic number, atomic weight, nuclear forces and mesons.
Nuclear atoms- isotopes, isobars, isotones; nuclear isomers.
Radiation: Definition, nature and properties of radiation.
Absorption of radiation by matter.
Half life of radioactive isotopes.
Radiation doses, units and safety.
Detection and selection of radiation for isotopic studies.
Importance of radio isotopes in agriculture.
AGCH-108. Elementary Experiments on Agricultural Chemistry (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
Calibration of glassware & apparatus and their safety.

Calculation of different units of concentration of solution.
Determination and calculation of pH.
Preparation of buffer solution & indicator and their uses.
Preparation of different standard solutions and standardization of unknown different solutions.
Analytical Techniques of Titrimetry: Different methods of titration.
Principles and working procedures of Complexometric titration.
Determination of Ca & Mg from Known and Unknown samples by Complexometric titration.
Technology and procedures of organic manure preparation.
Analysis of moisture and nutrients content in manure: I)Cow dung II) FYM III) Poultry manure and IV)
Compost.
Estimation of total nitrogen by Kjeldahl method from urea.
Level: 3, Semester: II
AGCH-537. Agro-industrial Chemistry

Credit hour: 3
Scope and importance of Agro-industrial chemistry.

Introduction to pest, pesticide and pesticide formulation.
Chemistry and preparation of dusts, wettable powders, emulsifiable concentrates, granulates, micro-
encapsulation, fumigants and aerosol formulations.
Formulation of fungicides and herbicides.
Naturally occurring insecticide: Source, isolation/ preparation, properties and mode of action of nicotine,
pyrethrine, rotenone & limonoids.
Manufacturing/preparation, properties, mode of action and uses of Organochlorinated,
Organophosphprous, Organo-carbamate insecticides commonly used in Bangladesh.
Synthetic fungicides and herbicides.
Transformation, Penetration, absorption and activity of pesticides to plant system.
Compatibility of pesticides with agrochemicals. Pesticide registration procedure in Bangladesh.
Environmental Chemistry
Concept, segments and nomenclature of environment.
Agro-industrial toxic chemicals, their routes, metabolism and bio-chemical effects.
Technique of disposal of absolute pesticides.
Occupational health safety and their environmental concern in pesticide production plant.
Chemistry and Technology of agro-industrial products
A. Rubber
History of natural rubber; composition of latex; extract of latex from Hevea brasiliensis by different
puncture tapping and micro-X tapping methods and physiology of latex flow.
Physical and chemical properties of rubber, differences of natural and synthetic rubber. Coagulation,
vulcanization & compounding of latex.
Classification, preparation and properties of different synthetic rubber.
B. Tea
Ideal condition for Tea cultivation and manufacturing process of Tea.
Chemical changes in composition of tea leaves during preparation.
Aroma and liquoring quality of tea.
C. Sugar
Condition and quality of sugar cane for extraction of juice.
Manufacturing process of raw sugar/ plantation white sugar.
Utilization of sugar mill by-products.
Instrumental Methods of Analysis
Introduction and Scope of colorimetric and spectrophotometric methods of analysis in agricultural
research.
Theory of colorimetry and spectrophotometry.
Beer-Lambert’s law and its Limitations.
Working principle and instrumentation of spectrophotometer, flame photometer, atomic absorption and
mass spectroscopy and chromatography.
AGCH-358. Agricultural Chemistry (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
Introduction to Agrochemicals.
Classification, general properties and uses of major conventional chemicals.
Precautions in handling toxic chemicals, hazardous reactions, explosive.
Sampling Principles, Time, Frequency, Procedures for analytical samples and errors in sampling.
Analytical Techniques of Spectrophotometry, Flame emission, Atomic absorption spectrophotometry and
Chromatography.
Preparation of Plant Extract.
Estimation of P, S, B, Mo from plant samples and fertilizer by Spectrophotometer.
Estimation of Na, K, Ca, Mg, Zn, Cu, Fe from plant samples, water and fertilizers by Flame Photometer
and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer.
Techniques of pesticide formulation.
Analysis of pesticide residues.
Prof. Dr. Rokeya Begum Chairman,

rokeya188@yahoo.com
01710824492
Md. Azizur Rahman Mazumder Professor

8114220
Md. Shahjahan Miah Professor

230
Dr. Md. Abdur Razzaque Professor

razzaquema@yahoo.com
01552460307
Dr. Noorjahan Begum Professor

nbegumsau@yahoo.com
01715178311
Mohammed Ariful Islam (Deputation) Assistant Professor,

arifsau@yahoo.com,
8051713
Md. Sirajul Islam Khan (Deputation) Assistant Professor

siraj-agch@hotmail.com,
01917274038
Md. Tazul Islam Chowdhury (Deputation) Assistant Professor,

mticsau@yahoo.com,
01711044542
Dr. Sheikh Shawkat Zamil Assistant Professor,

zamil_sk@hotmail.com,
01713338078
Kh. Ashrafuzzaman Lecturer
khashraf1653@gmail.com
01816859339
Abdul Kaium Lecturer

kaium2272@gmail.com
01723049190,
01674162687.
Md. Meftaul Islam Saikat Lecturer

saikatsau@gmail.com
01717717097
01673178042
Department of Agricultural Extension and Information System

Level-2, Semester-I
1. AEIS: 207. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development 02
2. AEIS: 208. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (Practical) 02
Level-3, Semester-I
AEIS 333. Information Systems and Computer Application in Agriculture 02
(Elective)
AEIS 383. Applications of GIS in Agriculture (Elective) 02
1 AEIS 355. Extension Communication and Technology Transfer 03
2 AEIS 356. Extension Communication and Technology Transfer (Practical) 02
Level-4, Semester-I
1 AEIS 407. Extension Organization and Management 03
2 AEIS 408. Extension Organization and Management (Practical) 02
Level 2, Semester-I
AEIS: 207. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Credit hour: 3
1. Agricultural Extension: Concept and evolution of Agricultural Extension; Scope and Objectives of
Agricultural Extension; Principles and Philosophies of Agricultural Extension; History and
Development of Agricultural Extension work in Bangladesh, India and USA; Integrated functions of
Agricultural Education, Research and Extension services.
2. Education and Learning: Definition and meaning of Education; Objectives of education; Types of
education; Formal, non-formal & informal education; Adult education; Definition and characteristic of
adult learning; Teaching-learning process; Principles, laws and theories of learning and their
application in extension work; Criteria for effective learning; Taxonomy of Learning objectives
(Blooms Taxonomy).
3. Extension Teaching Methods and Aids: Meanings of extension teaching methods; Steps in teaching;
Planning of extension teaching; Classification of extension teaching methods; Factors to be considered
in selecting extension teaching methods; Advantages and limitations of different teaching methods;
Selection and combination of teaching methods for greater effectiveness; Result demonstration vs.
method demonstration; Meaning of extension teaching aids; Classification of extension teaching aids -
audio-aids, visual-aids & audio-visual aids; Benefits and choice of extension teaching aids;
Advantages and limitations of different extension teaching aids; Criteria for selection and evaluation of
extension teaching aids
4. Rural Development: Concept of Rural Development; Scope of rural development; History of rural
development in Bangladesh; Rural problems of Bangladesh; Rural poverty: causes and solutions;
Peoples’ participation in rural development activities; Involvement of rural youth, rural women and
landless farmers in rural development activities of Bangladesh; Role of GOs (DAE, DLS, DYD,
BARD, RDA, BRDB, etc.) and NGOs (BRAC, PROSHIKA, CARE, etc.) in rural development and
poverty reduction in Bangladesh.
AEIS- 208. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (Practical)
Credit hour: 2
1. Understanding basic facts of Bangladesh: agriculture, population, education, administration, export,

import, etc.
2. An introduction to different organizations related to agricultural development in Bangladesh
3. Orientation and visit to offices (Head & Local) of selected GOs and NGOs
4. Lecture and its practice
5. Preparation of power point presentation
6. Microteaching Practice
7. Preparation and use of some selected low cost teaching aids: Poster, Flash Cards, Charts and Graphs
8. Farm and Home visit
9. Conducting Method Demonstration & Result Demonstration
Level 3, Semester-I
AEIS 333. Information Systems and Computer Application in Agriculture
Credit hour: 2
1. Introduction of Computers: Introduction and basic organization; types of computers; history and
generations of computers; microcomputers and microprocessors; input and output devices; memory
organizations - main memory and secondary memory
2. Applications: Basic considerations; application areas; general maintenance and trouble shooting;
impact of computers on society
3. Computer Software: Introduction and classification; system software; application package
programme; Microsoft office, SPSS, MSTAT and SAS
4. Office Automation: Global of office automation; office and office automation; office automation
tools and technology
5. Information Sources: Documentary sources (Paper Based) - primary, secondary and tertiary;
documentary sources (Non Paper Based) - documentary films, computerized databases, micro
publications etc.
6. Management Information System: Definition, levels and users of information system; Data
processing system (DPS), Decision support system; Operating elements of information system
AEIS 383. Applications of GIS in Bangladesh (Theory) (Elective)

Credit hour: 2
1. Introduction of GIS: Concept, meaning and definition; various uses of GIS in agriculture; uses of GIS
in different development planning.
2. Agricultural Planning: Concepts of meaning; agricultural data and information; spatial data and
attribute data.
3. Information Processing and Organization: Organization of information for storage and retrieval;
content analysis and representation of all types of documents.
4. Basic Map Concept: Analysis of spatial data; map projection; transformation and projection; map
components; map symbolization.
5. Database Management System: Concept and meaning; data models system structure.
Level 3, Semester-II
AEIS 355. Extension Communication and Technology Transfer
Credit hour: 3
1. Extension Communication: Concept of communication and its process; scope, functions and
importance of communication; models of communication; elements of communication process;
barriers and noise of communication; removal of barriers and noise in communication; feedback of
communication; critical factors of extension communication; Communication gap; types and forms of
communication; communication strategy for agricultural and rural development.
2. Rural Sociology and Psychology: Definition of rural sociology, society & community; Difference
between rural and urban society; Structure and function of society; social system, social mobility,
social interaction & social institutions; Social cultures, norms, values and beliefs; social roles, control
& power; Social change; Factors associated with the acceptance of social change & patterns of social
change; Socialization - concept & process; Behavior - concept & type, formula and model of
behavior, basic elements of behavior; Personality - concept, factors of personality development,
theories of personality; Frustration - concept, characteristics of frustrated individuals, causes of
frustration of farmers of Bangladesh, adjustment activities to frustration.
3. Motivation: Concept of needs and motivation; Motivation cycle; Role of motivation in job
performance; Techniques of motivation; Application of motivation in extension work; Motivating the
village people and extension workers; Theories of motivation - Maslow`s need theory, Mc Gregor`s
Theory ‘X’ and Theory ‘Y’, Herzberg two factor theory; Job characteristics model and their
application in extension work.
4. Transfer of Technologies: Meaning and definition of technology; Diffusion process & elements of
diffusion process; Innovation-decision process, its concept and model; Innovativeness and adopter
categories; Types of innovation; Attributes of innovation; Factors influencing adoption of innovation;
Consequences of innovations; Rejection and discontinuance of innovations; Barriers in adoption &
diffusion of innovations; Diffusion curve and geographical diffusion; Factors affecting the transfer of
agricultural technologies in Bangladesh.
AEIS 356. Extension Communication and Technology Transfer (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
1. Preparation of leaflet, folder, bulletin and circular letter
2. Preparation of farm radio talks and its practice
3. Data collecting methods & instruments
4. Preparation of interview schedule
5. Procedure of interviewing
6. Survey for data collection
7. Compilation, tabulation and analysis of data
8. Preparation and presentation of report
9. Conducting a case study
10. Visit to outreach activities of SAU
Level 4, Semester-I
AEIS 407. Extension Organization and Management

Credit hour: 3
1. Extension Organization: Meaning of extension organization; Organizational structure; Cardinal
principles of organization; Organizational environment; Organization theory; Agricultural extension
organization - concept and salient features; Factors of agricultural extension policy formulation;
Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) of Bangladesh - Organizational structure, objectives,
principles, roles, process of flow of information, New Agricultural Extension Policy (NAEP) & its
elements, duties and responsibilities of different categories of personnel; Problems of extension work
in Bangladesh and their probable solution; Approaches of agricultural extension work.
2. Management, Administration and Supervision: Definition of administration; Difference between
administration and management; Principles of administration; Principles of increasing efficiency in
administration; Functions of management (PODSCoRB); Types of planning; Concept of decision
making; Types of problem solving decisions; Problem solving process; Organizing process; Line and
staff functions; Characteristics of directing; Principles of coordination, Coordination approaches;
Controlling and steps of controlling; Stress, conflict and grievance management; Supervision:
Concept and Objectives; principles & methods of supervision; Span of supervision.
3. Extension Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation: Meaning and definition of
programme planning; Importance of programme planning; Principles of programme planning;
Procedure of extension programme planning; Characteristics of a good programme; People’s
participation in extension programme planning; Levels of participation; Participatory methods
commonly used by DAE; Non-participation of the people, Advantages and limitations of people’s
participation in program planning; Reasons for failure of extension programme; Meaning and
definition of monitoring and evaluation; Areas of monitoring and evaluation, Tools of monitoring and
evaluation, Importance and objectives of monitoring and evaluation; Difference between monitoring
and evaluation; Types of evaluation; Principles and procedures of extension programme evaluation.
4. Group, Group Dynamics and Leadership: Definition of group; Importance of groups, Features of
group, Types of groups, Reasons for group affiliation by the farmers, Stages of group development,
Causes of failure of groups; Group dynamics; External and internal forces of group dynamics; Types
of leadership; Importance of leadership in extension work; Qualities and qualifications of a good
leader; Role of leaders - professional, local and opinion leaders; Characteristics of local and opinion
leadership; Selection, training and recognition of local leaders.
AEIS 408. Extension Organization and Management (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
1. Planning an agricultural extension programme: Problem identification, Problem, objective, strategy
analysis and development of logical framework
2. Preparation of annual plan of work and calendar of work
3. Preparation of a research project proposal
4. Preparation of training programme and practicing training
5. Organization of seminar, symposium, workshop and conference
6. Group discussion techniques: Small group discussion, Phillips -66, Role playing, Brain storming
7. Methods and procedure of office management
8. Extension field trip and preparation of its report
9. Visit to agricultural organizations in SAARC countries
Prof. Dr. Md. Sekender Ali Chairman
msa_sau@yahoo.com,
01611230183, 01711230183
Mohammad Hossain Bhuiyan Professor,

mhb_sau@yahoo.com,
01674630655, 01932987274
M. Zahidul Haque Professor,

zahidul_h@yahoo.com,
01819426307
Dr. Md. Rafiquel Islam Professor

pdmrislam63@yahoo.com,
01712174998
Md. Abul Bashar Assistant Professor,

01712130091
Mohummed Shafi Ullah Mazumder Assistant Professor

(Deputation) mshofiullah@yahoo.com
01716342352
Muhammad Zamshed Alam Assistant Professor

mzalam_sau@yahoo.com,
01912817209
Muhammad Humayun Kabir (Deputation) Assistant Professor

mhumayunsau@yahoo.com,
01717039675
Md. Mahbubul Alam (Deputation) Assistant Professor,

mahbubul22@yahoo.com,
01711973825
Ranjon Roy (Deputation) Assistant Professor,

ranjansau@yahoo.com,
01716186047
Thahamina Begum Assistant Professor,

thahaminab@yahoo.com,
01724190265
Kh. Zulfikar Hossain Assistant Professor,
zulfikaraeissau@gmail.com
01729174419
Shilpi Kundu Lecturer,

shilpikundusau@gmail.com,
01710877913
Md. Wali Ahad Setu Lecturer,

setu_sau@yahoo.com,
01717715366, 01671555884
Nur-e-Shaharin Nurani Lecturer

01918949050
Javed Azad Mishad Lecturer

01717861810
Department of Agroforestry and Environmental Science

1. AFES 259: Agro-forestry (Theory) 03
2. AFES 260: Agro-forestry (Practical) 02
3. AFES 335: Issues of Environment and Conservation (Elective) 02
AFES 259. Agro-Forestry
Credit hour: 3
Introduction: History, concept and scope of agroforestry; components of agroforestry; importance of
agroforestry-biomass, fuel, timber, fodder and food production.
Classification of Agroforestry system and Practices in Bangladesh: Concept and basic elements of
agroforestry system; basis of agroforestry classification; composition and structures of different
agroforestry systems and their potential benefit.
Forest of Bangladesh: Concept, overview, importance and problems of forest in Bangladesh; ecological
classification of forest of Bangladesh; important flora and fauna of Bangladesh forest; ecological, social
and environmental contribution of forest.
Agroforestry Species and their Compatibility: Concept of agroforestry species; desirable
characteristics of agroforestry species; woody and non-woody species suitable for agroforestry systems;
multipurpose trees(MPTs) and their benefits in agroforestry; nitrogen fixing trees; criteria of Agroforestry
species; their compatibility and adaptability in different agro-ecological zones with special reference to
salinity, drought, marshy and degraded lands of Bangladesh.
Tree-crop Interactions: Concept and types of tree-crop interactions; various interactions (above and
below ground) between trees and crops for light, temperature, air, water and nutrients.
Homestead Agroforestry: Definition of homestead Agroforestry; types and structure of homestead based
on ecological region of Bangladesh; principals, planning and layout of homestead agroforestry;
homestead micro sites, their composition and productivity; role of owners in homestead utilization;
planning of homestead agroforestry having one bigha land.
Agroforestry System and Management: Definition of Agroforestry system and practice; various
agrforestry practices commonly found in Bangladesh; regeneration techniques of agroforestry species and
nursery management; management of trees and other components.
Social Forestry: Concept, basic characteristics and objectives of social forestry; problems and constrains
of social forestry practices; social forestry act; role of social forestry in climate change; social forestry in
different countries.
AFES 260. Agro-forestry (Practical)
Credit hour: 2
1. Identification of MPTs (multipurpose trees) and their importance in agroforestry.

2. Studies on silvan features of different MPTs.
3. Study on root pruning of trees grown in crop field (Mahogany).
4. Study on tree shoot management grown in crop field.
5. Preparation of nursery for raising seedlings/saplings of different trees.
6. Study of tree plantation techniques and after care.
7. Determination of growth biomass of trees and other components.
8. Field visit to Gazipur sal forest are to observe agroforestry, social forestry and forestry activities and
preparation of reports individually.
Level: 3, Semester: I
AFES: 335. Issues of Environment and Conservation

Credit hour: 2
Introduction: Definition, scope & goal of environment, environmental issues in Bangladesh,

environmental communication and action oriented programmes in Bangladesh & South Asia.
Important biochemical’s and their sources and cycles: Carbon, Nirogen, Sulphur, black carbon,
particulate matter; their implication for global environmental changes.
Environmental pollution: Definition, causes, effects and control measures of air pollution, soil
pollution, marine pollution, noise pollution, thermal pollution and nuclear hazards; solid waste (causes,
effects & control measures of urban and industrial wastes), role of an individual in prevention of
pollution; concept of disaster (Floods, earthquakes, cyclones & landslides).
Ecosystem: Concept, structure and function of an ecosystem; producers, consumers and decomposers,
Energy flow in the ecosystem, ecological succession, food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids;
introduction, types characteristics features, structure and function of forest ecosystems, grassland
ecosystems, desert ecosystems, aquatic ecosystems, crop ecosystems.
Climate change & environmental issues: Definition of weather, climate and climate change, green
house gases, their impact and projection of future emissions; global warming, acid rain, ozone layer
depletion and their implication on crop production.
Biodiversity and its conservation: Introduction and definition of genetic, species & ecosystem diversity;
biogeographical classification of Bangladesh; value of biodiversity; biodiversity at global, national and
local levels; conservation of biodiversity, in-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.
National and International Environmental Law and policy, summit and protocols: National and
international law and policy of environment, Earth summit/UNFCCC, annex and non-annex countries,
carbon estimation, different protocols about environment and c-trading, kyoto protocol.
Prof. Md. Forhad Hossain Chairman

forhadsau@gmail.com
01677299242, 01716236385
Dr. Md. Kausar Hossain Associate Professor
kausar_sau@yahoo.com
01714360690
Najmun Nahar Najma Associate Professor

01712700186
Tarulata Shapla Assistant Professor

tarulatashapla@yahoo.com
01190802139
Ferzana Islam (Deputation) Assistant Professor,
Nasrin Sultana Assistant Professor,

nasrinjc_sau@yahoo.com
01711449968
Jubayer-Al-Mahmud Lecturer,
jamahmud_bd@yahoo.com,
01914898418, 01716653549
Tania Sultana Lecturer

01722805280
Department of Agronomy
Level-1, Semester-I
1. Agro 101. Fundamentals of Agronomy 02
2. Agro 102. Fundamentals of Agronomy (Practical) 02
Level-2, Semester-I
1. Agro 231. Sustainable Agriculture (Elective)
1. Agro 251. Seed Science and Technology 02
2. Agro 252. Seed Science and Technology (Practical) 02
1. Agro 351. Weed Science 02
2. Agro 352. Weed Science (Practical) 02
Level-4, Semester-I
1. Agro 401. Crop Production Technology 03
2. Agro 402. Crop Production Technology (Practical) 02
1. Agro 451. Farm and Farming System 02
2. Agro 452. Farm and Farming System (Practical) 02
Level 1, Semester-I
AGRO 101. Fundamentals of Agronomy

Credit hour: 2
Introduction: Concept, evolution and importance of agriculture, definition, scope and basic
principles of agronomy. Classification of agronomic crops.
Agro-meteorology: Weather and climate, macro and micro climate. Variation and effect of
weather elements on crop production – temperature, precipitation, sunlight, relative humidity,
wind, atmospheric pressure – their type, variation and effects on crop production.
Tillage: Definition, advantages and disadvantages, classification. Types of tillage systems – their
advantages and disadvantages. Tillage operations, qualities of good ploughing and pre-requisites
of ploughing. Concept of tilth, plough pan and their impact on crop production.
Cropping seasons: Types and characteristics. Influence of seasons on crop distribution and
production.
Intercultural operations: Definition, objectives and types. Weeding, thinning, mulching, gap-
filling, top-dressing, rouging, earthing up–their objectives, advantages and disadvantages.
Irrigation and drainage: Definition, objectives and methods with their advantages and
disadvantages.
Crop Nutrition and Fertilizer Management: Concept, classification, Crop responses to
different essential nutrients
Fertilizer-definition, principles and methods of application with advantages and disadvantages.
Balanced fertilization.
Organic matter management: Concept, importance and present status and of organic matter in
soil. Causes of organic matter depletion. Ways to increase the organic matter content in soil.
AGRO 102. Fundamentals of Agronomy (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
Identification of
i) Agronomic crops
ii) Manures and fertilizers
iii) Agricultural implements
iv) Agro-meteorological instruments
Visit to meteorological and Agricultural research stations.
Graphical presentation of weather data.
Determination of soil ‘joe’ condition and practicing ploughing and laddering.
Raising crops and practicing weeding, thinning, mulching, top-dressing and roguing
Observing plant nutrients effects on crops.
Practicing different methods of fertilizer application
Preparation and preservation of compost and farm yard manure
Level-2 Semester-I
AGRO 231. Sustainable Agriculture (Elective)
Credit hour: 2
Sustainable Agriculture: Concepts and constraints. Resource management for sustainable agriculture.
Biodiversity and sustainability of farming system- Role of biodiversity in farming system, biodiversity
and sustainability, consequences of reducing biodiversity and maintenance of biodiversity. Environmental
complications- ecology, environment, micro-environment, properties of micro-environment,
environmental problems, management of micro-environment through agronomic means.
Organic Farming: Concept, objectives and importance. Role of bio-fertilizer on crop production. Role of
Integrated Plant Nutrient System (IPNS) on yield.
Plant Interaction in Multiple Cropping System: Interference, interactions-removal and addition
interactions, mutualisms. Factors affecting the selection of species combinations- principles and practices.
Major types of intercropping: Intercropping systems of cereals with low canopy legumes. Intercropping
of cereals with cereals, legumes with cereals, multicrop intercropping.
Cultural Management in Intercropping System: Seedling environment, tillage, cultivation and weed
control. Planting dates, patterns and densities.
Soil Fertility Management: Principles of fertilizer recommendation based on different cropping systems
and cropping patterns.
Rainfed Farming: Concept, distribution in world and Bangladesh. Ecological characteristics and their
effects on crop production. Management practices for rainfed farming.
Coastal Farming: Concept, characteristics of coastal farming. Scope of crop production in the coastal
belt of Bangladesh. Agronomic management practices for crop production in coastal belt of Bangladesh.
Hill Farming: Concept, ecological characteristics. Present form and future prospects of crop cultivation
in the hilly regions of Bangladesh. Appropriate management practices for hill cultivation.
of Bangladesh. Appropriate management practices for hill cultivation.
Level-2 Semester-II
AGRO 251. Seed Science and Technology
Credit hour: 2
Seed and Seed Technology: Definition, importance, classification, structure, formation, development of
seed, seed maturity. Concept, role and goal of seed technology. Seed technology functions.
Seed Quality: Importance and characteristics of quality seed in crop production. Factors affecting quality
of seed during production and processing. Seed sampling, purity, moisture dormancy, germination,
viability; and seed and seedling vigor.
Seed Treatment: Concept, objectives, types and methods. Effects of seed treatment on storage,
germination and seedling establishment. Seed treating chemicals- names, doses, and application in seeds
of different crops. Equipments of seed treatment- their principles, functions and use.
Seed Rate: Definition, objectives; factors affecting seed rate; determination of seed rate of crops.
Seed Production: Basic principles, seed production of major agronomic crops, Hybrid seed production of
rice and maize, Seed Ecology, Seed dispersion, present status of seed production, demand and supply of
seed in Bangladesh.
Seed processing and Seed Storage: Concept, principles and importance of different steps of seed
processing. Principles, types and factors affecting seed storage; safe conditions of storage of different
crop seeds. Seed longevity and deterioration- factors, symptoms and process.
Legislation Seed: Definition and objectives. Seed quality class, Seed certification procedure. Role of
National Seed Board and Seed Certification Agency on the quality control of seed.
AGRO 252. Seed Science and Technology (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
Identification of seed and seed technology related equipments .
Study of structure of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous seeds.
Technique of seed sampling.
Testing of seed for: Purity, moisture, germination, viability and vigor
Calculation of seed rate of different crops: True seed and vegetatively propagated seed
Practicing of grading and treatment of seed.
Growing of seed crops in individual plots.
Visit to a seed related organization and report preparation.
Level-3 Semester-II
AGRO 351. Weed Science
Credit hour: 2
Introduction to weed: Definition, characteristics and classification. Harmful and beneficial effects of
weed. Brief accounts of weeds of Bangladesh with emphasis on the biology and ecology of major weeds.
Propagation and persistence: Propagation, dispersal and persistence of weeds.
Distribution of weeds: weed distribution in relation to soil, season, topography, crop and crop production
practices.
Crop-weed competition: Concept, critical period of crop-weed competition and factors affecting it.
Allelopathic effects of weeds: Concept, allelopathic effects of weeds on crop and vice-versa. Some
examples of weeds having allelopathic effects.
Weed management: Concept, principle of weed management, weed eradication, weed prevention and
weed control. Cultural and biological methods of weed control with their advantages and disadvantages.
Integrated Weed Management (IWM) – concepts and examples of some Integrated Weed Management
with advantages and disadvantages.
Herbicidal methods in weed management: Concept and types of herbicide, herbicide formulation,
mode of action of herbicide, herbicide selectivity and factors affecting it. Fate of herbicide in soil and
plant. Herbicidal weed control in major crops viz., rice, jute, wheat, cotton and sugarcane. Toxic
symptoms of herbicide on soil and crop. Effects of herbicide on environment.
AGRO 352. Weed Science (Practical)
Credit hour: 2
Identification of weed, weed seed/propagules and weeding implements
Preparation of weed herbarium.
Study of life cycle and morphology of major weeds.
Study on identification of herbicides and their physical characteristics.
Calibration of a sprayer.
Herbicide calculation.
Application of non-selective, pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides in crop field to study their
effects on crop and soil.
Practicing integrated weed management and to study its performance .
Level-4 Semester-I
AGRO 401. Crop Production Technology
Credit hour: 3
Crop growth, development and yield: Concepts of crop growth, development and yield. Phases and
stages of growth, factors affecting growth, developments and yield.
Stress agronomy: Definitions, importance and types. Effects of different types of stress on crops.
Management of different stresses in crop production.
Production technology of different crops: Origin, climate and soil requirements, characteristics of
species and cultivars, cultivation practices, post-harvest operations, quality control and cost of production
of the following crops:
Cereal crops: Rice, Wheat, Maize and Barley.
Pulse crops: Lentil, Mungbean, Grasspea, Pea, Chickpea, Pigeon pea, Blackgram and
cowpea.
Oilseed crops: Rapeseed and Mustard, Soybean, Groundnut, Sesame, Niger, Sunflower,
Safflower, Linseed and Castor.
Fiber crops: Jute, Cotton, Sunhemp, Mesta and Kenaf.
Sugar crops: Sugarcane and Sugarbeet.
Beverage crops: Tea, Coffee and Cocoa.
Narcotic crops: Tobacco
Minor cereals: Foxtail millet, Proso millet, Finger millet and pearl millet.
Fodder crops: Maize, Sorghum, Cowpea, Napier and Para grass.
Water management in crop production: Water and irrigation requirements of different crops. Factors
affecting water use efficiency. Agronomic means for increasing water use efficiency. Irrigation
scheduling for different crops.
AGRO 402. Crop Production Technology (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
Raising a crop in an individual plot
Preparation of a term paper
Preparation of seed beds for raising rice and tobacco seedlings.
Preparation of trenches and practicing different methods of sett placement for sugarcane production.
Computing costs of production for different crops.
Identification of different growth stages of agronomic crops.
Raising green manuring crop and incorporation into the crop field.
Preparation of irrigation schedules for different crops.
field.
Level-4 Semester-II
AGRO 451. Farm and Farming System

Credit hour: 2
Land use and crop statistics in Bangladesh: Categories of land utilization, area, production and yield of
major crops of Bangladesh and their general trend.
Farm planning and management: Factors to be considered for establishment of a farm. Farm layout,
farm budgeting, farm and land record keeping with purpose and description. Economic principles of farm
management.
Cropping scheme: Concept, objectives, ability and preparation.
Farming system: Concept, determinants, classification, components of farming system, interaction
between/ among components of farming system of Bangladesh. Research and development (FSRD) in
Bangladesh and future thrusts to be given to FSRD.
Integrated farming system: Concept, constraints, resources for sustainable agriculture, management for
sustainable agriculture. Role of integrated farming for sustainable agriculture.
Crop distribution based on AEZs.
Cropping system: Concept and determinants
a) Cropping: Objectives, types, advantages and disadvantages
b) Multiple Cropping pattern: concept, determinants, major cropping patterns of Bangladesh. Possible
improvement of cropping patterns of Bangladesh.
c) Crop rotation: Principles of crop rotation, advantages of crop rotation, crop rotation vs. continuous
cropping. Planning of crop rotation.
d) Crop diversification: Concept, importance, limitations, present status and future strategy in
Bangladesh.
Crop calendar: Definition, objectives, utilities, types of crop calendar and procedure of their
preparation.
Crop evaluation: Crop reporting, crop cutting experiment, crop yield estimation and crop forecasting.
AGRO 452. Farm and Farming System (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
Graphical representation of different data pertaining to land utilization and crop statistics of
Bangladesh.
Project paper, conducting a simple experiment to study the effect of agronomic practices on crop
production and prepare a project report.
Study on farm and land records; and their maintenance.
Preparation of cropping scheme.
Laying out of an agricultural farm.
Preparation of crop calendar.
Conducting crop cutting experiment.
Preparation of a crop report.
Study tour
Prof. Dr. A. K. M. Ruhul Amin Chairman,
ruhulsau@yahoo.com
01711137132
Dr. Md. Hazrat Ali Professor,

hazratali11@yahoo.com
01714396906
Dr. Md. Fazlul Karim Professor

pdmfkarim@yahoo.com
01552473588
Dr. Parimal Kanti Biswas Professor

parimalbiswas@hotmail.com
01552358082
Dr. Md. Jafar Ullah Professor

jafarullah58@yahoo.com
01552331605
Dr. H. M. M. Tariq Hossain Professor,

hmmtariq@yahoo.com
01727531824
Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam Professor

msislamsau@yahoo.com
01715348011
Dr. Tuhin Suvra Roy Professor

tuhinsuvra2002@yahoo.com
0171051090
Dr. Md. Abdullahil Baque Associate Professor,

bellah_77@yahoo.com,
01747837095
Dr. Md. Obaidul Islam Assistant Professor,

obaidsau@yahoo.com
01712113737, 01552608822
Dr. Mirza Hasanuzzaman Assistant Professor
mhzsauag@yahoo.com
01716587711
Md. Asaduzzaman (Deputation) Assistant Professor

asad_sau@yahoo.com
01913833322
Sheikh Muhammad Masum Assistant Professor

smmasum607@yahoo.com
01712607645
Md. Hasanuzzaman Lecturer

sauhasan@gmail.com,
01922527120
Anisur Rahman Lecturer
anisur68@yahoo.com
01552545659
Imtiaz Faruk Chowdhury Lecturer
pallab_sau@yahoo.com
01670475464
Marjana Yeamin Swapna
Department of Biochemistry
1. BIOC 155. Chemistry of Biomolecules 02
2. BIOC 156. Chemistry of Biomolecules (Practical) 02
Level-2, Semester-I
1. BIOC 209. Intermediary Metabolism & Food Nutrition 02
2. BIOC 210. Intermediary Metabolism & Food Nutrition (Practical) 02
BIOC 155. Chemistry of Biomolecules

Credit hour: 2
Carbohydrates: Occurrence, definition, classification, physical and chemical properties. Chemistry of
carbohydrate monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharide, Composition- chemical linkages of
disaccharide, oligosaccharide and polysaccharide with special reference to starch, glycogen, cellulose,
inulin, chitin and cell wall polysaccharides.
Proteins: Definition, classification, functions, physical and chemical properties, structures. Amino acid-
Amino acid composition of peptides and proteins. Hydrolysis of proteins, Structures & Reactions of
amino acids as ampholytes. Isoelectric point, Plant proteins - leaf, seed and cereal proteins.
Lipids : Definition, classification, physical and chemical properties, Fatty acid composition of fats.
Essential fatty acids, structures of lipids. Chemical reactions of fatty acids. Edible oils and their
characteristic fatty acid composition. characterization of fats, 0ils and waxes. Phospholipids with
special reference to lecithin and cephalin and sphingomyolin Phospholipids and glycolipids as
membrane components.
Nucleic acids: Occurrence, definition, classification composition and structural features with special
reference “Wastson and Crick” model of DNA. Chemical and physical properties. Comparative study of
DNA and RNA. Prove that DNA carries genetic information’s.
Enzymes: Definition, classification Nomenclature and chemical nature of enzymes. Apo-enzymes, Holo
enzymes, Isoenzymes (isozymes). Concept of coenzymes and prosthetic groups. Mode of action of
enzymes. Factors affecting enzymatic reactions. Active site, enzyme specificity and inhibition with
special reference to plant proteolysis enzymes. Principle of enzyme assay.
Vitamins: Definition, Classification, food sources, dietary allowance, deficiency, structures and
biochemical functions, Co-enzyme activities.
Minerals: Definition, Classification, food sources, dietary allowance, deficiency, structures (Active
forms) and biochemical functions, Co-enzyme activities.
Plant Hormones: Definition, Classification, biochemical functions and use in Agriculture.
Vitamins: Classification and biochemical functions.
Plant Hormones: Classification and biochemical functions.
Secondary Plant Compounds: Occurrence and Physiological action.
a) Glycosides (b) Alkaloids (c) Isoprenoids.
BIOC 156. Chemistry of Biomolecules (Practical)
Credit hour: 2
1. Preparation of buffer solutions and determination of pH.
2. Determination of pKa value.
3. Colour tests of carbohydrates.
4. Colour tests of proteins.
5. Preparation of esters and solubility tests for fats.
6. Preparation of starch and detection of amylase activity,
7. Determination of vitamin C
8. Proximate analysis: Moisture, fat, protein, crude fibre and ash.
Level-2 Semester-I
BIOC 209. Intermediary Metabolism & Food Nutrition
Credit hour: 2
Bioenergetics: Principles of bioenergetics with special reference to free energy, entropy and enthalpy.
Exergonic and endergonic reaction, ADP-ATP cycle. ATP as universal currency of energy in biological
systems. Anabolism and catabolism.
Digestion and absorption: Food in human.
Carbohydrate Metabolism: Glycolysis and alcoholic fermentation. Krebs cycle, Electron transport
chain, Shuttle systems, Pentose phosphate pathway, Gluconeogenesis, Biosynthesis of sucrose & starch.
Nucleic acid metabolism: Replication, transcription and genetic code.
Protein metabolism: Transamination, deamination, decarboxylation. Assimilation of ammonia in plants.
Nitrogen cycle, Urea cycle, Protein synthesis – translation of genetic message.
Fat Metabolism: Beta, alpha and omega oxidation of fatty acids. Glyoxalate Pathway, Fatty acid
biosynthesis.
Food protein quality evaluation: Biological value, PER, NPU etc.
Nutrient contents and availability: Basic food groups; Cereals, legumes, oil seeds, fruits, vegetables
etc. Antinutritional factors, Dietary fibre.
Energy: Requirement according to age, sex and weight. Basal metabolic rate, respiratory quotient,
balanced diet.
Nutrition and agriculture: National nutritional policy. Crop diversification in relation to human
nutrition. (Diversified food intake in relation to human nutrition).
BIOC 210. Intermediary Metabolism & Food Nutrition (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
1. Determination of isoelectric pH
2. Biuret method of protein estimation.
3. Fehlings and Folin-Wu methods of glucose estimation.
4. Determination of saponification value, iodine value and acid value of fats.
5. Separation of amino acids by paper chromatography.
6. Separation of sugar by TLC
7. Extraction and estimation of DNA
8. Extraction of albumin and globulin from plant sample
9. Extraction and estimation of plant pigments.
10. Assay of glucose oxidase.
Prof. Md. Nuruddin Miah Chairman
nuruddin_1965@ymail.com
01711988547
Md. Shamsul Hoque Professor,
01711224436
Dr. Kamal Uddin Ahmed Professor

kuahmedsau18662@yahoo.com
01817626969
Ashrafi Hossain Assistant Professor,

amaranthnila@yahoo.com,
01916827737
Mst. Farhana Nazneen Chowdhary Assistant Professor,

nazneenchowdhury16@ymail.com
01732041404
Nasrat Jahan Shely Lecturer

shely.sau302@gmail.com
01717450037
Md. Hafizur Rahman Lecturer

hafizur62@gmail.com
01917309557
Debu Kumar Bhattacharya Lecturer

debu.sau13@gmail.com
01710413903
Department of Biotechnology
Level-3, Semester-I
1. BIOT 359. In Vitro Culture 03
2. BIOT 360. In Vitro Culture (Practical) 02
1. BIOT 433: Introductory Biotechnology (Elective) 02
Level 3, Semester I
BIOT 359. In Vitro Culture
Credit hour: 3
Introduction: Definition of in vitro culture, Remarkable contributions in cell biology and cell culture;
Scope and importance, limitations.
Laboratory Organization: Lab designing and basic requirements of tissue culture lab; Laboratory
safety and daily maintenance.
The Principles of Plant Tissue Culture: Cellular totipotency and differentiation; Factors responsible for
differentiation of cell; Growth, Morphogenesis, Plasticity.
Culture Media Ingredients and its Preparation: Media composition: Description and major function of
each media composition: Organic, inorganic, Plant growth regulators; Natural extract; gelling agent,
water; Culture media preparation, molarity: At molecular weight, normality, equivalent weight of an
acid, equivalent weight of a base or an alkali; Preparation of stock solution, Important media with
their major function;
Methods of Sterilization: Introduction; Sources of infection; Causes of infection; Types of sterilization
and their description.
Explant and Culture Types: Explants; Culture types, Brief introduction to different culture types.
Callus Induction and Cell Suspension Culture: Definition; Origin of callus; Initiation and establishment
of callus cultures; Patterns of growth; Cell suspension culture; Types of suspension cultures;
Importance of collus culture and cell suspension culture.
Micropropagation: Definition; Steps involved in micropropagation; Types of micropropagation and
their description; Application of and limitations of micropropagation.
Anther and Pollen Culture: Introduction; Factors to be considered for successful anther culture,
Process of androgenesis, confirmation of ploidy status; Chromosome doubling; Application of haploids
in agriculture; Limitations.
Embryo Culture: Introduction; Types of embryo culture; Embryo culture procedure; Application of
embryo culture.
Protoplast Culture and Somatic Hybridization: Introduction and definition; Isolation and culture
procedure, Protoplast viability and density; Somatic hybridization; Procedure of protoplast protoplast
fusion; Selection of somatic hybrid cell; Symmetric and asymmetric hybrid; Cybridization or cybrid;
Difference between somatic hybrid and cybrid; Difference between homokaryon and heterokryon;
Applications of somatic hybridization.
Somaclonal Variation: Introduction; Mechanisms of somaclonal variation; Schemes for obtaining
somaclonal variation; Factors that influence somaclonal variation; Applications of somaclonal
variation.
Germplasm Conservation and Cryopreservation: Introduction; In situ conservation; ex- situ
conservation; Cryopreservation; Technique for cryopreservation; Factors affecting the viability;
Application of cryopreservation.
BIOT 360. In Vitro Culture (Practical)
Credit hour: 2
Experimen Name of the Experiments

t No.
1. Introduction and demonstration about the use of different lab equipments
2. Preparation of plant tissue culture media
3. Sterilization of tissue culture media
4. Sterilization of explants
5. Initiation and maintenance of callus from potato tubers
6. Study on anther culture
7. Study on embryo culture
08. Study on protoplast isolation and culture
Level 4, Semester 2
BIOT 433: Introductory Biotechnology (Elective)

Credit hour: 2
Introduction: Concept; Definition; History; Branches; Scope and importance of molecular biology and
biotechnology.
Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids: Types; Structure and functions of DNA and RNA; Watson-Crick Model
of DNA; Replication of DNA.
Organization of Gene: Mendelian and molecular concept of gene; Components of a gene: promoters,
UTRs, exon, intron and structural genes.
Protein Biosynthesis: Genetic code; Codon, anticodon, synthesis of amino acids and protein; Central
dogma; Transcription; Translation.
Molecular Techniques: DNA and RNA isolation; Gel electrophoresis; Molecular markers and DNA
fingerprinting, polymerase chain reaction (PCR); Blotting techniques.
Recombinant DNA Technology: Restriction endonucleases; Ligase; Plasmids; Cloning vectors ; Gene
constructs; Steps in gene cloning.
Genetic Transformation: Approaches and methods of gene transfer.
Applications and Constraints: Applications; Benefits and constraints of biotechnology in context of
Bangladesh.
Prof. Dr. Md. Ekramul Hoque Chairman,
dmehoquebd@yahoo.com.in,
01712836595
Homayra Huq Assistant Professor,

manu_sau@yahoo.com
01911305025
Mohammad Nazrul Islam Assistant Professor
nazrul_bd5@yahoo.co.uk
01715326325, 01913661969
Md. Abdul Halim Lecturer

shahagh30464@gmail.com
01715008100, 01914872489
Fahima Khatun Lecturer
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding

Level-2, Semester-I
1. GEPB 203. Cytology and Cytogenetics 02
2. GEPB 204: Cytology and Cytogenetics (Practical) 02
Level-3, Semester-I
1. GEPB 305: Genetics 03
2. GEPB 304: Genetics (Practical) 02
1. GEPB 381: Heterosis Breeding (Elective) 02
1. GEPB 455: Plant Breeding 03
2. GEPB 456: Plant Breeding (Practical) 02
Level 2 Semester 1
GEPB 203. Cytology and Cytogenetics

Credit hour: 2
CYTOLOGY
Historical events of cytology
Cell and cell organelles: Classification of cells, cell organelles of genetic importance.
Cell division: Mitosis and meiosis in diploid and triploid organism and their significance.
Chromosome structure: Prokaryotic- viral chromosome, bacterial chromosome and eukaryotic
chromosome, general morphology of eukaryotic chromosome.
Effects of different types of physical and chemical agents on chromosome.
Different forms of chromosomes and their functional significance: lampbrush
Chromosome, polytene chromosome, B-chromosome, diplochromosome, sex chromosome and iso-
chromosome.
Chromatin and others: cuchromatin, heterochromatin, allocycle and heteropycnosis.
Karyotype: Karyotype, its characteristics, variation and role in speciation.
CYTOGENETICS
Historical review of Cytogenetics.
Chemical structure of chromosome: chemical structure of nuclear chromosome and organeller
chromosome.
Structural changes of chromosome: classification, meiotic behaviour and cytogenetic consequences.
Numerical changes of chromosomes: classification, meiotic behaviour and cytogenetic consequences.
Cytogentics of crops: wheat, rice and mustard.
Genetic material and genetic code: Evidence, deoxyribonucleic acid and its replication, ribonucleic
acid.
Chromosome identification: Banding pattern, in-situ hybridization and auto-radiography.
Use of Cytogentics tools in crop improvement.
GEPB 204: Cytology and Cytogenetics (Practical)
Credit hour: 2
Preparation of stains such as aceto-carmine and aceto-orcein.
General schedule for cytological preparation: selection of tissue, pre-treatment, fixation, staining and
squashing.
Study of cell types such as root cell, pollen mother cell, pollen grain etc.
Preparation of temporary slide to study mitosis in onion root tip cell.
Study of meiosis in onion and maize.
Preparation of permanent slide for meiosis.
Study of C-metaphase in root-tips of Allium cepa.
Study of karyotype of Allium cepa.
Study of chiasma frequency in the PMCs of Allium cepa.
Commenting on cytological permanent slides: Mitosis, Meiosis, SAT- chromosome, multivalents,
inversion loop and bridge, heterozygous translocation etc.
Level 3 Semester I
GEPB 305: Genetics
Credit hour: 3
Historical resumes: History of Genetics.

Mendel’s laws of inheritance: Law of segregation and Law of independent assortment.
Modification of monohybrid and dihybrid ratios: Intra and inter-allelic interaction of genes.
Chromosome theory of heredity: Parallel behaviour of genes and chromosomes, location of genes in
chromosomes.
Linkage and crossing over: Linkage and linear arrangement of genes, genetic recombination and
mechanism.
Multiple alleles: Multiple allelism with examples, pseudoalles.
Quantitative inheritance: Quantitative traits and its genetic determination, multiple factor hypothesis,
heritability.
Sex determination and sex linkage: Mechanism of sex determination with particular reference to plants.
Sex linked genes, sex limited and sex influenced characters.
Mutation: Gene mutation, mutagen and mutagenesis.
Genetic determinants in cytoplasm: Extra-nuclear genes and their inheritance, reciprocal differences
and material effects.
Gene and protein synthesis and genetic code: Genetic code, genes, gene function, gene transcription,
translation, regulation of gene expression in eukaryote.
Population genetics and evolution: Gene and genotypic frequency, Hardy-Weinberg law.
GEPB 304: Genetics (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
Working out genetic problems on Mendelian inheritance: monohybrid, dihybrid and trihybrid crosses.
Working out problems on non-Mendelian inheritance: Intra and inter-allelic interaction.
Chi-square test of various genetic ratios.
Working out problems on linkage and crossing over: F2 and testcross progeny- two point and three point
test cross.
Problems on sex determination and sex linked inheritance.
Calculation of gene and genotypic frequency.
DNA extraction, Gel Electrophorosis and visualization, digestion and PCR amplification.
Level 3 Semester II
GEPB 381: Heterosis Breeding (Elective)

Credit hour: 2
History of heterosis: evolutionary concept of heterosis, types and measurement. Pollination control
mechanisms in crops, reproductive systems with particular reference to cytoplasmic male sterility and
Self incompatibility and hybrid seed production.
Inbreeding, inbreeding depression and hybrid vigour.
Basis of heterosis: Genetic, biochemical, physiological, plasmatic or organelle and molecular,
biometerical aspects of heterosis.
Development of hybrid variety: Development of inbreed, types of combining ability
Genetic improvement of hybrid, Fixation of heterosis.
Development of hybrid varies in field crops; Rice, Maize, Cotton, Mustard.
Hybrid variety development in vegetable crops: Tomato, Cucurbits, Onion
Basic principles and Techniques of hybrid seed production and its management.
Level 4 Semester II
GEPB 455: Plant Breeding
Credit hour: 3
Historical events in plant Breeding: Scope and goal of plant breeding.
Crop evolution and conservation of genetic resources: Genetic erosion, decay of variability, types of
genetic resources, exploration, collection, evaluation, documentation, conservation of genetic resources,
gene pool and gene sanctuary, IPR.
Modes of reproduction and pollination control: Modes of reproduction, modes of pollination,
mechanism of pollination control in crop plants and their consequences.
Continuous variation and gene action: Polygenes and polygenic inheritance, nature of gene action,
components of genetic variance, concept of combining ability, heritability and genetic advance.
Plant introduction and acclimatization: The concept, process of plant introduction, acclimatization,
purpose and importance of plant introduction.
Breeding self pollinated crops: Mass selection, pure line selection, pedigree breeding, bulk breeding,
single seed descent method, doubled haploid method and back cross method.
Breeding cross-pollinated crops: Heterosis and inbreeding depression, population improvement,
composite variety, synthetic variety and hybrid variety.
Breeding asexual propagated crops: Clonal selection, hybridization of clonal crops, problems and
achievements of asexual propagated crops.
Polyploid breeding: Autopolyplids and allopolyploids in crop improvement.
Mutation breeding: Mutation breeding for oligogenic and polygenic traits, application its limitations.
Breeding for disease resistance: Breeding strategy for disease resistance, limitation and prospects of
disease control.
Breeding for insect resistance: Breeding for insect resistance, Application and limitation of insect
resistance.
Breeding for other stress factors: Concepts, application and limitation of abiotic stress breeding–
Drought / salt.
Use of biotechnology in the improvement of crops:
Release of variety: Varieties and cultivars, Procedure of release of notified and non-notified crop.
Seed production and maintenance of crop varieties: Kinds of seeds and seed production practices,
control of seed quality, seed processing, storage and distribution, maintenance of crop varieties.
GEPB 456: Plant Breeding (Practical)
Credit hour: 2
Determination of the mode of pollination of a species.

Demonstration of pollination.
Determination of the amount of cross pollination.
Floral biology, anthesis, emasculation and hybridization techniques of rice, wheat, maize, pea, mustard.
Estimation of heterosis and inbreeding depression.
Correlation, regression and path analysis using simple measures of variability.
Estimation of heritability genetic advance and no. of genes controlling quantitative character.
Demonstration of parental, hybrid and segregating populations of the crops.
Data analysis for testing of varieties using RCB design with test of significance and mean separation.
Artificial induction of polyploidy.
Field visit of public and private Plant Breeding stations.
Dr. Mohammad Saiful Islam Chairman & Associate Professor

saiful_sau@yahoo.com
01742843195
Dr. Md. Shahidur Rashid Bhuiyan Professor

ipbscfc2009@gmail.com
01552467945
Dr. Md. Sarowar Hossain Professor

sarowar2001@rediffmail.com
01552499169, 01766535088
Dr. Naheed Zeba Professor

naheed0359@hotmail.com
01913091772
Dr. Firoz Mahmud Professor

fmahmud08@gmial.com
01552432589
Dr. Jamilur Rahman (Deputation) Associate Professor

jalimsau@yahoo.com
01552323928
Dr. Md. Ashaduzzaman Siddikee Assistant Professor

asad_sau06@yahoo.com
01557902711, 01843278663
Dr. Md. Abdur Rahim Assistant Professor
rahimgpb@yahoo.com
01552498536
Kazi Md. Kamrul Huda (Deputation) Assistant Professor

mashnuk@yahoo.com
01716356969
Md. Harun-Ur-Rashid (Deputation) Assistant Professor
sumonssau@gmail.com
01712612417
Shahanaz Parveen Lecturer

muktasau@gmail.com
01716519515
Department of Horticulture
1. HORT 151. Introduction to Floriculture & Landscaping 02
2. HORT 152. Introduction to Floriculture & Landscaping (Practical) 02
Level-2, Semester-I
1. HORT 201. Vegetable Production 03
2. HORT 202. Vegetable Production (Practical) 02
1. HORT-281. Nursery Management of Horticultural Crops (Elective) 02
Level-3, Semester-I
1. HORT 301. Vegetable Seeds Production and Spices 03
2. HORT 302. Vegetable Seeds Production and Spices (Practical) 02
1. HORT 453. Fruit Production & Orchard Management 02
2. HORT 454. Fruit Production & Orchard Management (Practical) 02
Level-1 Semester-II
HORT 151. Floriculture & Landscaping

Credit hour: 2
1. Introduction to Horticulture: Definition and classification of Horticulture. Scope and importance of
flowers, ornamental and plantation crops in Bangladesh. Nomenclature and classification of
ornamental plants and plantation crops.
2. Propagation of Horticultural crops: Sexual & asexual methods of propagation, introduction to tissue
culture.
3. Production and Management:
a. Bedding flowers: Antirrhinum, Cosmos, Calendula, Dianthus, Globe-amaranth, Phlox, Zinnia. Aster
b. Commercial flowers: Rose, Tuberose, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Lilies, Lotus,
Marigold.
c. Ornamental shrubs, trees, orchid, fern, cacti.
4. Features of Gardening: Water garden, Rock garden, Japanese garden, Bonsai, Topiary.
5. Postharvest management of Cut Flowers: Postharvest loses of flowers and flower products.
Packaging, transportation and marketing of cut flowers. Flower design.
6. Landscape Horticulture: Definition, objectives, classification of landscape. Development &
maintenance of lawn, turf, home & institutional garden, city park.
7. Plantation crops: Production, management and processing of plantation crops: Rubber, Oil palm,
Betel leaf, Betel nut, Bamboo.
HORT 152. Floriculture & Landscaping (Practical)
Credit hour: 2
1. Identification of Different flowers, ornamental plants and their seeds.

2. Vegetative propagating materials of flowers and ornamental plants.
3. Propagation practices of flowers and ornamental plants.
4. Preparation of bouquet and packaging of cut flowers.
5. Cost of production of rose, tuberose, gladiolus.
6. Preparation of seed bed and raising of seedling.
7. Pruning and training of selected flowers and ornamental plants.
8. Modeling of home garden and institutional garden, park.
9. Field Visit.
Level-2 Semester-I
HORT 201. Vegetable Production

Credit hour: 3
1. Vegetable production in Bangladesh: Present status, distribution, scope, importance, problems and
solution.
2. Classification and morphology of vegetable crops: Classification, nomenclature and morphology.
3. Factors influencing vegetable production: Environmental and cultural factors.
4. Nutrition and irrigation of Vegetable crops: Role of plant nutrients and water. Determining factors,
methods and Application of nutrients and water.
5. Vegetable farming: Kitchen and commercial garden, organic farming, polytunnel farming,
Intercropping, relay cropping, multiple cropping and hydroponic farming.
6. Production technology: Potato, sweet potato, tomato, brinjal, cole crops, sweet gourd, cucumber,
watermelon, okra, pointed gourd and aroids.
7. Nontraditional vegetable crops: Mushroom, baby corn, chinese leck, asparagus, drum stick etc.
HORT 202. Vegetable production (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
1. Identification of seeds, seedlings and plants of vegetable crops.
2. Planting methods of vegetable crops.
3. Preparation of seedbed and raising of seedlings.
4. Seedling evaluation test of vegetable crops.
5. Studies on morphological features of vegetable crops.
6. Manuring of vegetable crops.
7. Estimation of seed rate, seedlings and fertilizer.
8. Estimation of cost of production and economic return of important vegetable crops.
9. Making of crop calendar for vegetable crops.
10. Study Tour and Field Visit.
Level-2 Semester-II
HORT-281. Nursery Management of Horticultural Crops (Elective)

Credit hour: 2
1. Introduction to Nursery: Definition, Objectives, types, parts of commercial nursery
2. Structures in nursery: Green house, cold frame, lath house, net house, polytunnel, mist propagating
unit, pots, polybag & frames for raising seedling in nursery, equipment’s of nursery.
3. Growing media for raising seedlings /saplings: Types, component, preparation of growing media,
compost.
4. Establishment & management of nursery: Site selection, steps, layout.
5. Raising of seedlings and saplings: Seedbed, nursery bed, soil management, soil treatment,
characteristics of good seedling
6. Uprooting and planting of seedling/sapling: Selection of seedling/ sapling for planting, methods of
planting, potting, depotting, repotting and aftercare.
7. Propagation of horticultural crops: Sexual & asexual propagation of horticultural crops with their
merits & demerits.
8. Preparation of organic fertilizers for nursery: Water hyacinth, row cowdung, green leaves and
inert materials, etc.
9. Stock plant management: Selection, raising and management.
10. Collection, production management and marketing of nursery plants
Level 3 Semester-I
HORT 301. Vegetable Seeds and Spices

Credit hour: 3
1. Vegetable Seeds in Bangladesh: Present status, demand and supply, import and export, seed
business and seed industries, importance, scope, problems and solution.
2. Vegetable seed physiology and quality: Seed kinds and classes, purity, seed vigor, seed viability,
seed dormancy, seed germination and factors influencing seed production.
3. Vegetable seeds production, processing, packaging and storing: Potato, Brinjal Cauliflower, Bottle
gourd and okra storage methods, factors affection seed quality and storage life of seed
4. Spices and condiments of Bangladesh: Present status, importance, scope, problems and solution.
5. Principle and practices of spices and condiments: Methods of propagation, planting materials,
planting methods, manuring and irrigation
6. Production technology of spices and condiments: Onion, garlic, turmeric, zinger, chilli, black
pepper, and cinnamon.
7. Processes and storage of spices and condiments: Onion garlic, turmeric, zinger, chilli, black pepper,
and cinnamon
HORT 302. Vegetable Seeds and Spices (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
1. Identification of spices and condiments.

2. Study of morphological features of important spices and condiments.
3. Estimation of seed rate for vegetable seed production and spice crops
4. Study of vegetative propagating materials of vegetable and spices crops.
5. Processing of zinger, black pepper.
6. Curing and storage of onion and potato.
7. Seed extraction of brinjal, bottle gourd, tomato.
8. Method of application of manure and fertilizers in vegetable seed and spices crops.
9. Test of germination and purity percentage of seeds.
10. Estimation of cost of production and economic return of some important vegetable seeds and spices.
11. Estimation of cost of production and economic return of some important vegetable seeds and spices.
12. Study Tour and Field Visit.
Level-4 Semester-II
HORT 453. Fruit production & Orchard Management

Credit hour: 2
1. Introduction to pomology and general aspects of fruit production in Bangladesh: Definition and
classification of fruit. Scope, importance, area, Production of common fruits.
2. Environmental physiology and geographical distribution of fruit crops: Effect of environmental
factors on production of fruit. Major fruit growing regions of the world, their climatic feature and
distribution of fruit plants
3. Propagation of fruit crops: Methods of propagation- seedage & polyembryony, cuttage, layerage, and
graftage. Stionic relationship and incompatibility, top working and micro propagation.
4. Soil nutrition & irrigation of fruit crops: Fertilizing & manuring of fruit crops, irrigation & drainage.
5. Establishment & management of fruit orchard: Site selection, land development and planting plant,
bearing habit, unfruitfulness, pruning and training, controlling soil erosion in Orchard.
6. Use of growth regulators in fruit production: Classification, importance, preparation& use of growth
regulators in fruit production. Methods of plant growth application in different fruit crops.
7. Production technology of fruit crops: Banana, Papaya, pineapple, mango, jackfruit, litchi guava
jujube, coconut, citrus fruits and important minor and exotic fruits.
8. Postharvest management of fruits: Postharvest physiology of fruits, factors affecting shelf life of
fruits, causes of spoilage of fruits and its remedies, grading, packaging, transporting and marketing of
fruits.
HORT 454. Fruit production & Orchard Management (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
1. Identification of common fruit plants in Bangladesh.

2. Morphological features of important fruit plants
3. Practices on layout of fruit plants.
4. Methods of manuring and fertilizing practices in different fruit crops.
5. Practicing vegetative propagation of common fruit plants of Bangladesh.
6. Practices on pruning, training and other cultural operations of orchards.
7. Economic analysis on mango, banana, pineapple and other important fruit crops.
Study Tour and Field Visit.
Prof. Md. Hasanuzzaman Akand Chairman
akandmh@yahoo.com
01552480132
Md. Ruhul Amin Professor,

mraminsau@yahoo.com
01556550590
Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam Professor

nislam63@yahoo.com
01552498640
Dr. Md. Ismail Hossain Professor,

ismail_sau@yahoo.com
01712794223
Dr. A. F. M. Jamal Uddin Associate Professor

jamal14@yahoo.com
01731840979
Tahmina Mostarin (Deputation) Associate Professor

0174276246
Khaleda Khatun (Deputation) Assistant Professor

01817537883
Dr. Mohammad Humayun Kabir Assistant Professor

kabirsau@yahoo.com
01552409822
Dr. Md. Jahedur Rahman Assistant Professor

jrahman04@yahoo.com
01716590216
A. H. M. Solaiman Assistant Professor

solaimansau@gmail.com
01711054215
Md. Arfan Ali Assistant Professor

arfan_hort4@yahoo.com
01720947007, 01713382409
Jasim Uddin (Deputation) Assistant Professor
jashim_kbd@yahoo.com
01716611706
Shormin Choudhury Assistant Professor,

shormin1982@yahoo.com
01717438481
Khairul Kabir Lecturer

kabirsau02@yahoo.com
01913919663
Mohammad Shajahan Lecturer

shahjahansau@gmail.com
01722569989
Md. Dulal Sarkar Lecturer

dulalsau_121@yahoo.com
01718184773
Khursheda Parvin Lecturer

hirasau@gmail.com
01924010952
Department of Plant Pathology

Welcome to Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology. We are making new scientific discoveries
about the interactions between plants and microbes and developing innovative solutions to address
the challenges of 21st century agriculture across the globe. We offer students and postgraduate
scholars unparalleled opportunities to study the origins and consequences of plant diseases. At the
same time, we provide essential information to decision-makers, including agriculture producers,
educators, policymakers, homegardeners, and local communities.
Level-2, Semester-I
1. PLPA 205. Introduction to Plant Pathology 02
2. PLPA 206. Laboratory techniques in Plant Pathology (Practical) 02
1. PLPA 353. Principles of Plant Pathology and diseases of field crops 03
2. PLPA 354. Diseases of field crops and their management (Practical) 02
Level-4, Semester-I
1. PLPA 432. Clinical Plant Pathology (Elective) 02
1. PLPA 457. Diseases of Horticultural crops and Seed Pathology 03
2. PLPA 458. Laboratory studies on diseases of Horticultural crops and Seed 02
pathology (Practical)
Level 2, Semester-I
PLPA 205. Introduction to Plant Pathology
Credit hour: 2
Concept of plant disease and Plant Pathology, history, significance of plant diseases, Food Security and
Safety in relation to crop diseases in Bangladesh. Causes of Plant Diseases: Biotic and abiotic causes,
symptomology, general symptoms and sign of Plant diseases.
Fungi: General characteristics including Morphology, Reproduction and Nutrition, Nomenclature and
Classification, Study of the Representative Genera of Each Sub-division. Study of the classes Orders,
families and genera of Deuteromycotina.
Bacteria: General Morphology, Reproduction and Nutrition, Classification of plant pathogenic bacteria,
infection process, symptoms of bacterial diseases, variation in bacteria.
Viruses, viroids and Mycoplasmas: Characteristics Physical and chemical properties, Classification and
Identification of viruses viroids and Mycoplasmas. Methods of transmission and symptoms of viral and
Mycoplasmal diseases of plant.
Plant parasitic nematodes: Morphology, Classification, feeding behavior and Reproduction, Infection
process of nematode and symptom of nemic diseases.
Mycorrhizae: Definition, types of association and importance in Agriculture
PLPA 206. Laboratory techniques in Plant Pathology (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
a) Laboratory equipments and safety rules in plant pathology laboratory.
b) Microscopy: compound, stereo and microphotography.
c) Preparation of culture media and sterilization
d) Isolation of fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes from diseased plant materials and soils.
e) Techniques involved in preparation of slides for microscopic study
f) Study of the following genera:
Phytophthora, Pythium, Rhizopus, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Alternaria, Cercospora,
Colletotrichum, Bipolaris, Pyricularia, Curvularia, Fusarium, Sclerotium, Rhizoctonia, Botrytis,
Trichoderma and Ascochyta, Agaricus.
g) Phanerogamic plant parasites
PLPA 353. Principles of Plant Pathology and diseases of field crops

Credit hour: 3
Plant parasite interaction and disease development: Parasitism, pathogenicity and pathogenesis.
Disease cycle emphasizing fungal, bacterial and viral diseases of field crops.
Physiological interaction between plant and pathogen- role of enzyme, toxins and growth regulators in
disease development.
Molecular aspects of plant-microbe interactions: Overview of the biology of host-microbe
interventions at the molecular level.
Plant disease epidemiology: Concept and components of epidemics, Development of epidemics.
Epidemics as the change in disease intensity on a host population over time and spaces, predisposion.
Epidemics and Crop loss assessment
Dissemination of pathogens: Production and liberation of pathogen propagules, Factors and mechanisms
of dissemination of pathogen propagates/inoculums.
Principle and methods of plant disease management: Cultural, Legislative, Chemicals and Biological
method of plant disease management
Host resistance: Defense strategies of plants, Conventional method and genetic engineering to improve
host resistance
Integrated approach: concepts, components and economics of application.
Disease forecasting: Concept, methods, monitoring and evaluation, forecasting model.
Seed Pathology: Introduction to seed pathology, importance of seed borne diseases in Bangladesh in
relation to food security, significance and importance of seed borne diseases in Bangladesh, Mechanism
of transmission of seed borne pathogens, seed health testing methods, management of seed borne
diseases.
PLPA 354. Diseases of field crops and their management (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
1. Detailed study on
a) Blast and brown spot of rice
b) Leaf blight, Leaf Rust and Loose Smut of Wheat
c) Stem rot, Black band and Anthracnose of Jute
d) Cercospora leaf spot of Mungbean
e) Grey leaf Spot of mustard
f) Tikka disease of ground nut
2. Brief study on: (Study of symptoms aided by permanent slides of the pathogen, if available)
a) BLB disease, Tungro disease, Stem rot, Bakanae disease, False smut, Sheath blight, Sheath
rot, Ufra, Rice
b) Leaf spot, soft rot and mosaic of jute
c) Foot and root rot, wilts, mosaic, rust, powdery mildew, blights and root knot of pulse and
oilseed crops
d) Red rot, smut, wilt and SCMV of sugarcane
e) Angular leaf spot of cotton
f) Covered Smut of Barley
3. Koch’s postulates: The principles of confirmation of disease causing organism.
4. Seed health testing:
a) Dry inspection method
b) Blotter and agar plate method
c) Indicator plant test
5. Seed treatment methods.
6. Application of fungicide and fungicidal calculation.
7. Leaflet and fungicide collection.
Level 4, Semester-I
PLPA 431. Clinical Plant Pathology (Elective)

Credit hour: 2
1. The Plant clinic
Introduction to plant clinic and clinical plant pathology
Equipments and chemicals; their uses and maintenance
2. Plant disease diagnosis
The basis of plant disease diagnosis, Symptom logy.
The diagnosis procedure: Collection, preservation, documentation, surface sterilization, isolation,
identification and identifying keys
Survey and field observation of plant diseases and their measurement (disease incidence and severity)
3. Microscopy
General techniques
Slide preparation techniques
Fixing / cleaning/staining of tissue to detect the presence of pathogens within diseased plant materials
Photography.
4. Culture of plant pathogenic organisms:
Culture media
Sterilization of culture media: principles and techniques
Moist chamber and incubation
Selective media for growth and sporulation of plant pathogens
PLPA 457. Diseases of Horticultural crops and Seed Pathology
Credit hour: 3
Diseases of vegetables: Potato, Tomato, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brinjal, Lady’s finger, Amaranth,
Cucurbits and Beans.
Diseases of spices: Chilli, Onion, Garlic, Zinger, Coriender and turmeric.
Diseases of Fruits: Mango, banana, papaya, coconut, citrus, jackfruit, pine apple, guava, Litchi and Ber
(Jujube).
Disease of Flowers: Rose, Marigold, Dalia, Tuberose and Gladiolus.
Forest and nursery diseases and their management.
Diseases of cash crop: Tea, tobacco, betelvine.
Mushroom diseases and their management.
Impact of global warming and climate change on crop disease and strategy for mitigation.
Post Harvest Pathology: Introduction to Post Harvest Pathology, Post Harvest Losses in Bangladesh and
Food Security, Causes of Post Harvest Losses, Key Process during post harvest life, their effect and
management, Post harvest disease management, cold chain, reduction of transpiration rates and
manipulation of environment.
PLPA 458. Laboratory studies on diseases of Horticultural crops and Seed pathology (Practical)
Credit hour: 2
1. Study on collection and preservation of disease specimens.

2. Detailed Study on:
a. Anthracnose of Chilli, Lady’s finger and Amaranth
b. Alternaria leaf spot of cabbage and cauliflower
c. Stemphylium blight and purple blotch of onion
d. Powdery mildew of cucurbits
e. Fruit rot/inflorescence rot of jack fruit
3. Brief Study on:
a) Dry rot, hollow heart, Black heart, Scab and soft rot of potato
b) Little leaf and foot rot of brinjal
c) Yellow vein clearing mosaic of lady’s finger
d) Papaya mosaic, leaf curl and foot rot
e) Leaf spot of banana and coconut
f) Scab, canker and die-back of citrus
g) Powdery mildew, Anthracnose and Sooty mould of mango
4. Spores counting methods
5. Microscopic measurement of plant pathogens
6. Comprehensive report on
a. Herbarium
b. Field excursion
7. Prescription for control of some important diseases.
Prof. Nazneen Sultana Professor

nazneensau@yahoo.com,
01733955171
Mrs. Nasim akhtar Professor
nasim-akhtar-sau@yahoo.com,
01819221478
Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam Professor,

rafique642003@yahoo.com,
01711937902
Dr. M. Salahuddin M. Chowdhury Professor

msc_1968@yahoo.com
01713382588
Dr. F. M. Aminuzzaman chairman

aminsaupp@yahoo.com
01733717936
Khadija Akhter Assistant Professor

khadijaakher@ymail.com,
01914220092
Dr. Md. Belal Hossain Assistant Professor

mbhossainsau@yahoo.com,
01711988444
Abu Noman Faruq Ahmmed Assistant Professor

nomanfarook@ymail.com
01819823030
Fatema Begum Assistant Professor

fatema22_sau@yahoo.com,
01716643214
Nazmoon Nahar Tonu (Deputation) Assistant Professor

tuou717@yahoo.co.in
01190260870
Md. Tohidul Islam Assistant Professor
tohid_sau@yahoo.com
01712512806
Shukti Rani Chowdhury Assistant Professor

shukti.chowdhury@yahoo.com,
01710539916
Md. Ziaur Rahman Bhuiyan Lecturer
ziaur_1820@yahoo.com,
01918421423
Department of Soil Science

Level-1, Semester-I
1. SOIL-105: Introductory Soil Science 02
2. SOIL-106: Elementary Soil Experiments (Practical) 02
1. SOIL- 255: Soil Classification, Survey and Conservation 02
2. SOIL- 256: Field and Laboratory Study of Soil (Practical) 02
1. SOIL- 303: Soil Physics and Soil Chemistry 02
2. SOIL- 304: Physical and Chemical Analysis of Soils (Practical) 02
Level-4, Semester-I
1. SOIL- 403: Soil Fertility and Soil Microbiology 03
2. SOIL- 404: Experiments on Plant Nutrition and Soil Microbiology (Practical) 02
3. SOIL- 481: Soil Pollution and Environmental Degradation (Elective) 02
Level-1 Semester-I
SOIL-105. Introductory Soil Science
Credit hour: 2
Concept of soil-Definition, scope and branches of Soil Science.
Major components of soil- mineral matter, organic matter, air and water.
Soil forming minerals- chemical composition and properties.
Rocks- types, classification and properties.
Weathering- physical and chemical weathering of rocks and minerals
Factors of soil formation-climate, biosphere, relief, parent material and time.
Soil forming processes- Laterization, Podzolization, Calcification and Salinization.
Soil profile- formation, description of an ideal soil profile.
Soil particles- concept, properties and classification.
Soil texture- textural classes, properties and importance.
Soil structure- genesis, types, grades, classes and importance.
Soil density - Particle density, bulk density and porosity.
Soil pH – concept, grading of soils according to pH values.
Essential plant nutrients- criteria of essentiality, sources and available forms in soil.
Soil microorganisms- Classification and protists concept. Occurrence, classifications and functions of
Bacteria, algae, fungi and actinomycetes.
Soil macro organisms- Classification, Earthworms: occurrence and functions.
SOIL-106. Elementary Soil Experiments (Practical)
Credit hour: 2
1. Precautions to be taken while working in the laboratory.
2. Collection, preparation and preservation of soil samples.
3. Determination of bulk density of soil by core sampler method.
4. Determination of particle density of soil by volumetric / pycnometer method.
5. Estimation of soil porosity.
6. Study and identification of some important soil forming minerals.
7. Study and identification of some important rocks.
8. Methods and techniques of sterilization
9. Study and handling of a compound microscope.
10. Preparation of bacterial media.
11. Techniques for culturing bacteria.
12. Identification of bacteria by Gram Staining method.
13. Motility test of bacteria by hanging drop method.
Level-2 Semester-II
SOIL 255: Soil Classification, Survey and Conservation

Credit hour: 2
Soil Classification- concept, objectives and different systems of soil classification.

Soil Taxonomy- diagnostic horizons, soil moisture and temperature regimes; categories and
nomenclature; Soil Orders and their equivalent soils in Bangladesh.
Soil survey- concept, importance and types, soil mapping.
Land Evaluation- objectives, criteria and methods. Land types and land capability classification of
Bangladesh soils.
Geology- concept and branches, Geological Time Scale. Geology and Geomorphology of Bangladesh.
Soils of Bangladesh- General Soil Types. Agro Ecological Zones (AEZ)- concept and criteria. Different
agro-ecological zones- Location, extent, present land use and crop productivity constraints.
Problem soils- Acid Sulphate, Strongly acidic soil, Saline, Alkali, Peat, Hill soils, Char land, Organic
matter and nutrient depleted soils. Calcareous and Degraded rice soils: characteristics, location, extent
and management.
Soil erosion- Concept, types and factors affecting soil erosion. Universal Soil Loss Equation, control of
soil erosion.
Soil Conservation- concept, importance and methods.
Soil organic matter- sources, composition and effects on soil properties. Organic matter decomposition
in aerobic and anaerobic soils.
Formation and characteristics of humus. C: N ratio.
SOIL 256: Field and Laboratory Study of Soil (Practical).

Credit hour: 2
1. Assessment of soil texture by finger feels method.
2. Identification and examination of soil structure.
3. In-situ study of soil profile.
4. Standardization of approximately normal ferrous sulphate solution with the help of normal potassium
dichromate solution.
5. Determination of soil organic carbon by wet oxidation method.
6. Determination of soil color by Munsell’s color chart.
7. Determination of soil pH by colorimetric method using a pH kit. Preparation and study of soil map.
8. Preparation of soil survey report.
9. Determination of electrical conductivity of soil.
10. Study of AEZ map.
11. Field trip for soil profile study in different AEZs of Bangladesh.
12. Study of problem soils in the field.
Level-3 Semester-II
SOIL 303: Soil Physics and Soil Chemistry

Credit hour: 2
Particle size analysis- Dispersion and fractionation. Stokes’ law- its assumptions and limitations.
Soil consistency- Forms, Atterberg limits, sticky point, swelling and shrinkage.
Soil compaction.
Clay mineralogy- Classification, structure and characteristics of different clay minerals.
Development of charges in clay minerals.
Soil water- Importance, classification and factors affecting soil water retention. Infiltration- Factors
affecting infiltration, infiltration equations and curves. Methods of soil water measurement, Soil
water constants, Soil water potentials. Hydraulic conductivity- Darcy’s law. Methods of measuring
hydraulic conductivity. Concept of ET, PET and Kc. Factors affecting ET; methods of measuring ET;
application of ET values for irrigation scheduling,
Soil air- Importance, composition, factors affecting soil air composition and management of soil air.
Soil temperature- Importance, factors affecting soil temperature, thermal properties of soils,
management of soil temperature.
Soil color- Origin and importance.
Soil reaction- Types and causes of soil acidity. Soil pH affecting nutrient availability. Suitable pH
range for major crops. Buffering capacity of soil. Importance of buffering in agriculture.
Liming- Liming materials, factors affecting liming of soil, effects of liming on soil properties, lime
requirement of soil.
Ion exchange- Cation and anion exchange. Factors affecting ion exchange, Importance of ion
exchange in agriculture. Exchangeable bases, ESP and SAR.
Soil solution- Composition and importance.
Submerged soils- Concept, characteristics, effects of submergence on redox potential, pH and
availability of P and Zn in soil. Transformations of Fe, Mn, S and N in submerged soil.
SOIL 304: Physical and Chemical Analysis of Soils (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
1. Particle-size analysis of soil by Hydrometer method.
2. Determination of soil moisture by gravimetric method.
3. Determination of maximum water holding capacity of soil.
4. Determination of soil moisture at field capacity.
5. Estimation of pore size distribution of soil.
6. Determination of soil moisture by tensiometer method.
7. Determination of soil water infiltration by infiltrometer method.
8. Determination of hydraulic conductivity of saturated soil by constant head method.
9. Determination of soil pH by glass electrode method.
10. Determination of lime requirement of soil.
11. Determination of CEC of soil.
12. Determination of free carbonate in soil by rapid titration method.
13. Determination of carbonate and bicarbonate in soil by differential titration method.
14. Determination of lime requirement of soil.
15. Determination of CEC of soil.
16. Determination of electrical conductivity of soil.
17. Determination of free carbonate in soil by rapid titration method.
18. Determination of carbonate and bicarbonate in soil by differential titration method.
Level-4 Semester-I
SOIL 403: Soil Fertility and Soil Microbiology

Credit hour: 3
Nitrogen- sources and forms in soil; mineralization and immobilization; fates of available nitrogen in
soil; NH4 +- N fixation; mechanisms of N loss; N- Cycle. Deficiency symptom in major crops
Phosphorus- Occurrence and fixation in soil. Factors affecting P availability in soil; P-cycle. Deficiency
symptom in major crops
Potassium- Occurrence, forms, availability and fixation in soil. Factors affecting K fixation and
availability, K- cycle. Deficiency symptom in major crops
Sulphur- Occurrence, forms, mineralization and immobilization in soil. factors affecting S availability,
oxidation and reduction of S in soil. S- cycle. Deficiency symptom in major crops
Zinc- Occurrence and factors affecting availability of Zn in soil.
Boron- Occurrence and factors affecting availability of B in soil.
Soil Fertility Evaluation- Soil fertility and productivity. Methods of soil fertility evaluation, critical
limits and fertilizer recommendation. Use of National Fertilizer Recommendation Guide.
Irrigation water- Quality, classification and effects on soil properties.
Chemical fertilizers- Transformation of N, P, K, S and Zn fertilizers in soil.
Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF)- Symbiotic nitrogen fixation:- Legume-Rhizobium symbiosis;
Azolla – Anabaena symbiosis. Non- symbiotic nitrogen fixation- Azotobacter, Clostridium, Azospirillium,
Cyanobacteria.
Mycorrhiza- Types and importance in plant nutrition.
Biofertilizers- Concept, types, production technology and importance.
Soil fertility problems and management- Soil fertility problems in Bangladesh : organic matter
depletion – causes and extent, nutrient mining, imbalanced use of fertilizers.
Improvement of soil organic matter- FYM, compost, green manure, organic wastes. Integrated nutrient
management.
SOIL 404: Experiments on Plant Nutrition and Soil Microbiology (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
1. Determination of N, P and K in soil and plant samples by soil testing kit.

2. Determination of total N in soil and plant samples by Kjeldahl’s method.
3. Determination of available P in soil by Olsen method.
4. Determination of available K in soil by ammonium acetate extraction method.
5. Determination of available S in soil by calcium chloride extraction method.
6. Total analysis of plant sample for P, K and S.
7. Determination of available Zn in soil by DTPA extraction method.
8. Isolation and identification of Rhizobium from root nodules.
9. Authentication of Rhizobium cultures.
10. Isolation and identification of Azotobacter from soil.
11. Isolation and identification of blue-green algae from soil.
12. Preparation of bacterial and blue- green algal inoculants.
13. Total count of bacteria and blue-green algae in inoculants.
14. Determination of microbial biomass in soil.
15. Study of nutrient deficient area map of Bangladesh soil.
Level-4 Semester-I
SOIL- 481. Soil Pollution and Environmental Degradation (Elective)

Credit hour: 2
Soil environment : Concept and its pollution in relation to environmental degradation.

Soil pollution: Pollution and pollutants; sources of soil pollution.
Heavy metals: Sources, content and permissible limits of heavy metals in soils, water and plants; impact
of heavy metals on soils, crops and humans.
Chemical fertilizers and Pesticides: Impact on soil and water ecosystems; biodegradation of pesticides;
ground water pollution; health hazards due to fertilizers and pesticides.
Acid rain: Causes and its impact on soils and plants.
Green house effects: Concept of greenhouse effects and climate change; response of soils and crops to
global climate change.
Greenhouse gases:
Methane: Source and sink, methane fluxes in rice paddies and natural wetlands.
Nitrous oxide: Processes of nitrous oxide formation in soils; impact of nitrous oxide emission on ozone
layer.
Carbon dioxide: Source and sink of CO2, consequences of CO2 emission, effects of deforestation and
afforestation.
Prof. Mst. Afrose Jahan Chairman
jahansau@yahoo.com
01911232482
Dr. Md. Nurul Islam Professor

islamdni@yahoo.com
01715413479
Dr. Alok Kumar Paul Professor

alokpaulsau@yahoo.com
01715213083
Dr. Md. Asaduzzaman Khan Professor

makhan_sau@ymail.com,
01552498705
A. T. M. Shamsuddoha Professor,
atmshamsuddoha@yahoo.com,
01552323145
Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain (Deputation) Associate Professor

soilsaudhaka@yahoo.com,
01716597406
Mohammad Saiful Islam Bhuiyan (Deputation) Assistant Professor

saifulsau07@yahoo.com,
01731214924
Mohammad Issak (Deputation) Assistant Professor

mdissaksau07@yahoo.com,
01716238645
Saikat Chowdhury (Deputation) Assistant Professor

saikat_soil07@yahoo.com
01713382419
Jharna Rani sarker Assistant Professor

jharna46@gmail.com
01717873686, 01682823887
Saima Sultana Newaz Lecturer,

mail.saimasultana@gmail.com
01711245985
A. S. M. Fazle Bari Lecturer,
fbarisau@gamil.com
01726937283
Mst. Sharmin Sultana Lecturer
01737179485
Syfullah Shahriar Lecturer

syfullahshahriar@yahoo.com
01717466727
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
1. FISH-181: Integrated Aquaculture Culture (Elective) 02
Level-1 Semester-II
FISH-181: Integrated Aquaculture Culture (Elective)

Credit hour: 2
Introduction to integrated aquaculture: Definition, aims and importance, diversity in integrated

aquaculture, problems of aquaculture in Bangladesh
Principals of aquaculture: Diversity in aquaculture, classification of fish and ponds, pond preparation,
transportation and stocking of fish, water quality management, nutrition and feeding, common fish
diseases and their control, harvesting and typical marketing channel of fish.
Integrated fish-agriculture systems: Integrated rice-fish/shrimp farming, integrated fish-horticulture
farming, fish-crop rotation, fry nursing and fingerling production in rice field.
Animal-fish integration: Integrated fish-duck farming, integrated chicken-fish farming, integrated cattle-
fish farming, and integrated goat-fish farming.
Integrated fish-agriculture-livestock/poultry farming system: Integrated fish-duck-azolla-rice

farming, vegetable-cum-livestock-cum-fish farming.
Aquaponics (integrated aquaculture-hydroponics): Definition, basic principles, types, selection of

crops and fish, maintenance and management of the systems.
Considerations in integrated fish farm: Socio-cultural considerations, economic considerations,

integrated aquaculture and environment, cost-benefit analyses in integrated fish farm.
Dr. Kazi Ahsan Habib Chairman & Associate Professor

ahsan_sau@yahoo.com
01713682290
A.M. Shahabuddin (Deputation) Assistant Professor

amsuddin@yahoo.com
01720025260
Asif Wares Newaz Assistant Professor

awnewaz@yahoo.com
01817293839
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

1. AGEN 159: Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Technology 03
2. AGEN 160: Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Technology (Practical) 02
AGEN 159: Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Technology
Credit hour: 3
1. Introduction to Agricultural Mechanization: Status of Agricultural Mechanization in Bangladesh;
its importance, scopes, application, trends, advantages and disadvantages and sources of agricultural
power and its applications.
2. Introduction to engines and its internal systems : Definition, classification of engines, engine parts,
two and four stroke engines, petrol and diesel engines and their working principles and different internal
systems in tractors and power tiller engines, repair and maintenance of engines, estimation of power,
energy and efficiencies of engines.
3. Introduction to farm implements and machinery : primary and secondary tillage implements;
ploughs- harrows- rotavator- rakes- leveler, seeding machines and transplanters, fertilizer applicator,
weeders, mulching machine, sprayers, reapers and threshers, combine harvesters, potato-maize and
sugarcane harvesters, green house, net house, uses of solar energy, calculation of soil-implement relation
forces, analysis of forces, estimation of power, energy and efficiencies of machines.
4. Introduction to post harvest technology : Importance of grain drying and storage of agricultural
products, perishable and semi-perishable products, shelf-life of products, moisture content of grains,
EMC, RH, ERH, factors affecting grain drying, methods of drying, dryer types, seed cleaner cum grader,
methods of preservation and storage of agricultural products, milling(processing) of cereal grains,
vegetable oil extraction machines, calculation of moisture contents and drying time for mechanical
dryers.
5. Introduction to irrigation and drainage : Importance, methods of irrigation, determination of

irrigation efficiencies, irrigation pumps and tube wells and their classifications, LLP, working principle
of centrifugal pumps, repair-maintenance and trouble shooting of centrifugal pump, introduction to water
controlling and measuring structures, principle of discharge through them and related problems solutions,
simple irrigation canal design, determination of water requirement for different crops and related problem
solutions. Calculation of pumping power, motor sizes and cost of pumping.
6. Introduction to common engineering materials : Bricks, cement, sand and timber and their
constituents, classification and uses, manufacturing processes and their field and laboratory tests,
estimation of common engineering materials - brick, sand, cement, khoa, timber, steel etc. estimation of
earthworks and canal lining materials
AGEN 160: Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Technology (Practical)

Credit hour: 2
Common hands tools , different parts of engines and farm equipments, two stroke and four stroke cycle of
engine, diesel and petrol engine, fuel system of diesel and petrol engine, cooling system, ignition systems,
lubrication systems of engine, power transmission system of tractor and power tiller, moldboard plow,
disc plow, harrows, tines for wet and dry land, seed drills, transplanter, sprayers, irrigation pumps, paddy-
wheat reaper, threshers and harvesting machinery, dryers, tractor and power tiller driving, visit to ideal
agricultural engineering farms, research institutes (BARI, BRRI, BADC) and farm machinery
manufacturing industries.
Prof. Md. Zainal Abedin Chairman

Zainul_581@yahoo.com
01911914544
Muhammed Moshiur Rahman (Deputation) Assistant Professor

moshiursau@yahoo.com
01716123085
Muhammad Shahinur Alam Assistant Professor

msa_bau@yahoo.com
01717449919
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12. Department of Soil Science

13. DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

14. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL

Animal Science & Animal Production & Management

Semester wise distribution of courses

ENTO 253. Introductory Entomology

ENTO 254. Introductory Entomology (Practical)

ENTO 307. Systematic Entomology and Insect Ecology

ENTO 308. Systematic Entomology and Insect Ecology (Practical)

ENTO 383. Medical Entomology (Elective)

ENTO 460. Pest Management and Economic Entomology (Practical)

Tahmina Akter Chairman & Assistant Professor

Dr. Mohammed Ali Professor

Dr. Md. Abdul Latif Professor

Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman Professor

Mohammed Sakhawat Hossain (Deputation) Associate Professor

S. M. Mizanur Rahman (Deputation) Assistant Professor

Mst. Nur Mohal Akhter Banu (Deputation) Assistant Professor

Md. Rashedul Islam (Deputation) Assistant Professor

Ayesha Akter Assistant Professor

Sabera Yasmin Assistant Professor

Ruhul Amin Lecturer

sciences is greatly significant in addressing aspects of each of these issues

Semester wise distribution of courses

ABOT 104. Plant Morphology and Anatomy (Practical)

1. Study of the important families of crop plants.

ABOT 257. Plant Physiology

ABOT 258. Plant Physiology (Practical)

ABOT 405. Plant Ecology

ABOT 406. Plant Ecology (Practical)

Dr. Kamal Uddin Ahamed Professor

Dr. Shahnaz Sarkar Professor

Dr. Asim Kumar Bhadra Professor

Nasima Akther (Deputation) Associate Professor

Md. Ashabul Haque Associate Professor

Hasan Muhammad Zubair (Deputation) Assistant Professor

Md. Tofail Hosain Lecturer

Rezowana Nizam Bonna Lecturer

Md. Elias Hossain Lecturer

Semester wise distribution of courses

AGCH-108. Elementary Experiments on Agricultural Chemistry (Practical)

Calibration of glassware & apparatus and their safety.

AGCH-537. Agro-industrial Chemistry

Scope and importance of Agro-industrial chemistry.

AGCH-358. Agricultural Chemistry (Practical)

Prof. Dr. Rokeya Begum Chairman,

Md. Azizur Rahman Mazumder Professor

Md. Shahjahan Miah Professor

Dr. Md. Abdur Razzaque Professor

Dr. Noorjahan Begum Professor

Mohammed Ariful Islam (Deputation) Assistant Professor,

Md. Sirajul Islam Khan (Deputation) Assistant Professor

Md. Tazul Islam Chowdhury (Deputation) Assistant Professor,

Dr. Sheikh Shawkat Zamil Assistant Professor,