Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, usually abbreviated as either B.Sc.(Agr.) or B.S.A., is the first undergraduate degree awarded by university faculty of agriculture and agricultural colleges. The program is 4 years of study above Grade 12 High School graduation.The B.Sc.(Agr.) degree differs from a B.Sc. degree in that the courses focus on agriculture: for example, the student will study agricultural economics rather than economics. Like engineering or forestry, agricultural science courses are infused with practicality [ [http://www.nsac.ns.ca/prospectivestudents/programs NSAC example of programs] Retrieved 08 Nov 2007 ] .
The B.Sc.(Agr.) degree is normally not a general degree but requires specialization: for example, majoring in animal science, plant protection, soil science or agricultural engineering.
There are also variations on the theme: for example, the Bachelor of Agricultural Economics (BAgrEc) degree
History of the degree
In Canada. the Ontario Agricultural College (founded 1873) began awarding a three year B.S.A. degree through the University of Toronto in 1888: a fourth year to the program was added in 1902 [ [http://www.oac.uoguelph.ca/about/overview.cfm OAC history] Retrieved 08 Nov 2007 ] .
In the United States, the Morrill Act of 1862 (also known as the Land Grant Act) had a large influence on the rise of agricultural education and the spread of the B.Sc.(Agr.) degree. By the early part of the 20th century, all the agriculturally important states had at least one college or university awarding the B.Sc.(Agr.) degree.
India ( Bharata )
India has many agricultural universities.Most of the states in India have agricultural universities.These universities offer courses exclusively in agriculture and allied fields like horticulture,forestry,sericulture etc.They offer Bsc ( Agri ) at undergraduate level, Msc ( Agri ) at postgraduate level with specialisations like genetics,biotechnology etc.Research oriented Phd is also offered.The minimum qualification for entry to Bsc ( Agri ) is pre university course ( Class 12 ) in science with biology as one of the subject.
See also
*Bachelor of Science
*List of agricultural universities and colleges
*List of tagged degrees
References
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