Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Agricultural Geography
offered by Directorate of Online Programmes, University of Mysore

A NAAC accredited
Estd. 2014

Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Agricultural Geography
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DOP
Overview

Understand the fundamental concepts and scope of agriculture geography

Duration	12 weeks
Mode of learning	Online
Official Website	Go to Website
Credential	Certificate

Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Agricultural Geography
at
DOP
Highlights

Earn a certificate after completion of the course

Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Agricultural Geography
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DOP
Course details

Skills you will learn

Operations Statistics

More about this course

The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how agricultural activities are distributed across geographical locations, influenced by both physical and socio-economic factors
This course examines the spatial variations and interactions affecting farm enterprises and agricultural operations

Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Agricultural Geography
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DOP
Curriculum

Week I

Agricultural geography-an outline

Origin and Dispersal of Agriculture

Week II

Physical Factors in Agriculture

Socio-economic factors of agriculture

Week III

Role of irrigation

Horticulture in India

Week IV

Agriculture Systems of the World

Whittlesey’s classification of agricultural regions

Week V

Employment in the agricultural sector

Agricultural Policy

Week VI

Land holding

Fertilizers

Week VII

Land reforms, land use policy and planning

Land use and shifting cropping pattern in India

Week VIII

Food

Nutrition and Food

Week IX

Eradication of hunger

Food deficit and food surplus regions; nutritional index

Week X

Agricultural statistics and sampling

Impact of Green Revolution

Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Agricultural Geography
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DOP
Faculty details

Dr V Krishna Kumar

Dr.V. Krishna Kumar obtained his M.A in Geograpl?y securing first class from the University of Mysore. Mysuru. He was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph D) from the University of Mysore, Mysuru, for his research work entitled "Changing Land Use Pattern and its Impact on Environs of Mysore City’’ under the guidance of Prof. Subash Sanna Siddannanavar