DCP1207 Farm Practices II

This course is designed to give students a hands-on experience in farm practice in two sections of choice (one in crop/workshop skills and mechanization, and another in animal production) - by allowing them to do crop and animal management practices on the farms during the semester.

Course Objectives

• To carry out routine crop and animal production activities on the farm.
• To identify and solve production farm problems.
• To appreciate the importance of hands-on experiences in agricultural production
• To expose students to improved farming methods

Learning Outcomes 
At the end of this course the students should be able to:

• Carry out routine agricultural production activities on the farm
• Identify agricultural production problems on the farm and apply improved/modern methods of farming
• Identify, describe, and explain farm structures, water resources, and construction materials
• Appreciate the special aspect of housing concerning animal species
• Develop and grow a career in the agricultural profession
• Produce a product