THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness

 

PROGRAM SPECIFICATION

ENGINEER OF CROP SCIENCE PROGRAM 2018

(Attached to Decision No. 984 / QD- DT dated 23/07/2020 of the Rector of University of Agriculture and Forestry - Thai Nguyen University)

 

I. Program description

1. Introduction

The Engineer of Crop Science Program (ECSP) is built according to the applied career orientation of the Vietnam - Netherlands Higher Education Project (POHE). The training program is built on the basis of survey results of labor market needs and forecast future needs. Therefore, the content of the subjects meets the knowledge and social skills needed by graduates; The training program is built in the direction of reducing theory, increasing practice, professional practice and forging. Therefore, students have more opportunities to practice professional skills.

The crop science training program was adjusted in 2018 with the aim of training Crop Science Engineers to meet social needs in the career of scientific and technical development in the field of Crop Science. Provide human resources with high professional qualifications, proficient skills, good health, good moral character and respect for the profession. In addition, students after graduation have the ability to continue their studies and participate in higher education such as master's and doctorate.

The Faculty of Agronomy is constantly improving and developing its facilities as well as educational and research activities to meet the different needs in the field of Crop Science. The Faculty of Agronomy always creates a modern, friendly learning environment to help learners develop comprehensively in knowledge, skills and learning attitudes, encouraging learners to learn actively, proactively and creatively.

2. General information about training program

Training program (Vietnamese)	Khoa học cây trồng
Training program (Vietnamese)	Crop science
Training program codes	7620110
University/Campus	University of Agriculture and Forestry-Thai Nguyen University
Degree type	Engineer of Crop Science
Training level	Undergraduate
Required  credit number	120 (93 compulsory credits, 27 elective credits)
Mode of training	Full-time
Language	Vietnamese
Training duration	4 years
Subjects of enrollment	- Being a student who graduated from the national high school - Subjects of direct recruitment are high school students who have won national and international prizes.
Thang điểm đánh giá	10
Admission methods	Based on the results of the National High School Exam; High school academic results and direct enrollment of students according to the enrollment regulations of the MOET.
Assessment scale	National and international scale
Graduation conditions	Accumulation of sufficient number of courses and volume of credits: 150; The cumulative grade point of the whole course is 2.0 or higher; Having certificate of National defense education and physical education;  Achieving foreign language; information technology requirements according to regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.
Job position	- Job position: can take on technical, managerial and administrative work (research staff, management staff, technical staff) - Workplace: + Agencies, businesses, agricultural enterprises + Departments, institutes, research centers + Development programs and projects in the field of crops + Administrative and non-business agencies from commune and ward level upwards + Education and training institutions: vocational training centers, professional high schools, colleges and universities related to crop science
Improve your qualifications after graduation	- After graduation, students can continue to study master's degree at home and abroad
Updated time of the description	July 2018

3. Program objectives

3.1. General objective

To train engineers in the field of crop science who have professional knowledge, skills and attitudes to take up professional positions in the field of horticulture and related fields of crop production; have the ability to study or continue to study at a higher level in the field.

3.2. Specific objectives

            PO1: Health training, good political and moral qualities

PO2: Good application of basic scientific knowledge, industry basis and specialized knowledge in the field of Crop Science.

PO3: Proficiently applying professional knowledge and skills to solve problems in production practice, scientific research and technology transfer in the field of Crop Science.

PO4: Improve communication skills, work independently and effectively in groups, the ability to form new ideas, think creatively, contribute ideas and take new initiatives; skills to promptly grasp the orientation and needs of society in the fields of crop science.

PO5: Have a sense of responsibility, passion and love for the job.

4. Program learning outcomes

4.1. Knowledge

1- Apply knowledge of political theory to have a good worldview and outlook on life, have a sense of organizing discipline and civic responsibility, and fulfill civic obligations to society.

2- Apply basic knowledge to think, analyze and evaluate to solve problems in crop production.

3- Having knowledge of foreign languages ​​and informatics in accordance with current regulations

4- Apply knowledge of biochemistry, physiology, soil... to understand the principles and explain the relationship between biological factors and the production cycle.

5- Applying genetic knowledge and plant breeding, biological characteristics of plants in selecting, creating and producing plant varieties.

6- Apply knowledge of biological characteristics, cultivation techniques, plant nutrition, and management to organize crop production.

7- Applying general knowledge in management, engineering and agricultural extension to organize research and transfer science and technology in the field of Crop production.

8- Apply knowledge of management and market development to build brands and promote products along the value chain.

4.2. Skill

9- Proficiently implementing the crop production process

10- Transfer the production process of some crops

11- Organize production and evaluate the quality of some plant varieties

12- Collecting, processing information and summarizing results in research, production and development projects

13- Investigate and detect plant pests and diseases and propose prevention plans

14- Brand building and product promotion

15- Application of information technology in production management

16-Working independently, organizing teamwork in research and production

4.3. Attitude

17- A firm stance and ideology, abiding by the Party's lines and guidelines, and the State's policies and laws

18- Love the profession, be honest and responsible for the profession. Willing to learn, listen and share, build good relationships with the community.

5. The matrix of program objectives and learning outcomes

Program objectives (POs)	Program learning outcomes (PLOs)
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
PO1	X																X
PO2		X	X	X	X	X	X	X
PO3									X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
PO4																	X
PO5																		X

6. Matrix of knowledge development and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of program

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)Error! Not a valid link. Note:

Level contribution:

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B: is average contribution

C:  is low contribution

(- ):  is non-contribution

7. Methods/strategies for teaching - learning, and assessment methods

7.1 Teaching and learning methods/strategies

7.1.1. Teaching strategy method

Each subject in the program is used many different teaching methods such as: interview, presentation, seminar, group exercise, discussion, practice, practice, practice, practice,... In which:

+ Method of questioning, presentation: Used for theoretical knowledge sections to help students have in-depth knowledge of the main content of the course provided by the lecturer.

+ Group discussion method, group exercise: Used in class discussions. Students can improve their skills in presenting, exchanging and giving personal opinions on the areas of discussion.

+ Method of exercises: Used for courses that require exercises related to theoretical knowledge. The purpose is to apply the knowledge of the course to solve problems and explain phenomena and situations that occur in reality related to subjects, professions, and collective interaction skills. Thereby forming the capacity for autonomy and responsibility, improving the lifelong learning ability of students.

+ Method of practice/practice/vocational training: Used for independent practice modules or integrated into the course content. The purpose is to practice experimental and practical skills on different crops to help students verify the theoretical content of the subject. Thereby improving professional skills for students.

7.1.2. Improve and improve the quality of teaching

The training program is reviewed every 2 years to adjust to meet the requirements of stakeholders for the profession.

In each semester, the subjects develop lesson plans of the lecturers, especially young lecturers, to exchange and share knowledge and teaching methods in order to improve the capacity of the lecturers.

The modules of the program are regularly asked for feedback from students about the teacher's qualities, talents, mind, virtue, and responsibility.

7.2. Assessment methods

7.2.1. Evaluation form of the course and weighting of points

The score for assessing the learning results of each course is calculated on a 10-point scale, a 4-point scale and converted to an alphabetical score. Learners with a course score of less than 4.0 (on a 10-point scale) are not successful and must re-register. The course score includes attendance score (20%), Process assessment score (30%) and final exam score (50%).

Scoring and classification of learning

Assessment form		10-point scale	4-point scale	Alphabetical score
Pass	Excellent	8,5 - 10	4	A
	Very good	7,0 - 8,4	3	B
	Good	5,5 - 6,9	2	C
	Average	4,0 - 5,4	1	D
Fail	Fail	< 4,0	0	F

 

7.2.2. Evaluation criteria and scale (Rubric assessment)       

Assessment criteria for each couse include: 1) Diligence (20%) is assessed during the learning process, participation, awareness, learning attitude, participation in group discussions; 2) Assessment of the learning process (30%) including mid-term exams (essay or multiple choice test), essays, individual and group assignments, seminars, and practical assignments. 3) The final exam (50%) includes essay, essay, multiple choice test, Maeutic method,…

II. Program description

1. Program framework

Total required credits: 120 credits (Excluding the knowledge of Physical Education and National Defense Education)

CONTENT	Credits
BASIC SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE	42
1. Compulsory courses	38
2. Elective Courses	4
3. Physical education (excluding cumulative credits)	3
4. National defense education (excluding cumulative credits)	165 hours
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE (Trans-disciplinary)	9
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE	70
Professional knowledge	22
1. Compulsory courses	18
2. Elective Courses	4
Specialized knowledge	28
1. Compulsory courses	18
2. Elective Courses	10
Internship	9
Graduate thesis	10
Professional practice	5

2. Program contents

No	Course title	Credits	Theoretical	Practical	Code
A.	Basic science knowledge	42
I	Compulsory courses	38
a	Political reasoning	10
1	Fundamental Principles of Marxism and Leninism (FP1)	2	30	0	MLP121
2	Fundamental Principles of Marxism and Leninism (FPII)	3	45	0	MLP132
3	Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology	2	30	0	HCM121
4	Revolutionary Orientation and Policies of Vietnamese Communist Party	3	45	0	VCP131
b	Foreign languages, IT, natural & social sciences	28
5	Chemistry	4	50	20	CHE141
6	Biology	3	40	10	GBI121
7	General Sociology	2	30	0	GSO121
8	Physics	2	30	0	PHY121
9	Advanced mathematics	2	30	0	MAT121
10	English 1	3	45	0	ENG131
11	English 2	3	45	0	ENG132
12	English 3	3	45	0	ENG133
13	General Informatics	3	15	60	GIN131
14	Probability and Statistics	3	45	0	PST131
II	Electives (4 credits cumulative)	4
15-16	Environmental Ecology	2	30	0	EEC121
	General Microorganism	2	24	12	GMI121
	Management Science	2	30	0	MEC121
	Vietnam Economic Geography	2	30	0	VEG121
	State Law	2	30	0	SLA121
	Environmental Pollution	2	30	0	EPO121
	Molecular Biology	2	30	0	MBI121
	Scientific approach	2	30	0	SAM121
	Work Safety	2	30	0	WSH121
III.	Physical education	3
17	Physical Education	3			PHE111+ PHE112+ PHE113
	General exercises and athletics.	1
	Volleyball	1
	Badminton	1
	Shuttlecock	1
	Martial arts	1
	Basketball	1
	Soccer	1
IV.	National Defense Education
B.	Professional knowledge	78
I.	General professional knowledge	22
a)	Compulsory courses	18
18	Plant biochemistry	3	30	30	PBI231
19	Plant physiology	3	37	16	PPH231
20	Plant genetics	2	30	0	PGE221
21	Plant breeding	3	39	12	PBR231
22	Soil and Plant nutrition	4	52	16	SAP241
23	Introduction to plant insects and diseases	3	33	24	ITP231
b	Elective courses (4 credits cumulative)	4
24-25	Agricultural meteorology	2	30	0	AME221
	Organic agriculture	2	30	0	OAG221
	Botanical classification	2	24	12	BCL221
	Irrigation technology	2	30	0	ITE221
II	Professional knowledge	28
a	Compulsory courses	18
26	Scientific research methodology	3	30	30	SRM331
27	Specialized plant insects and diseases	3	29	32	SPI321
28	Vegetable production technology	3	37	16	VPT331
29	Fruit production technology	3	39	12	FPT331
30	Plant production techniques 1	2	30	0	PPT321
31	Plant production techniques 2	4	45	30	PPT342
b	Electives (10 credits cumulative)	10
32-35	Postharvest technology	3	30	30	PTE331
	Soft skill	3	30	30	SSK331
	Flower production technology	2	30	0	FPT321
	Medicinal plant production technology	2	24	12	MPP321
	Orchid production technology	2	24	12	OPT321
	Pest diagnostics and plant quarantine	3	36	18	PDA331
	Biological control	2	24	12	BCO321
	Food safety and hygiene	3	36	18	FSA331
III.	Supplementary knowledge	9
3.1.	Compulsory courses	3
36	Project design and management	3	30	30	PDA431
3.2.	Electives (6 credits cumulative)	6
37-38	Business governance	3	45	0	BGO431
	Branding and agricultural markets	3	39	12	BAA431
	Marketing	3			MAR431
	Application of blockchain technology in agriculture	3			AOB431
	Value Chain Analysis	3			VCA431
	Animal husbandry	3			AHU431
	Agroforestry	3			AGR431
	Startup and Entrepreneurship	3			SAE431
	Environmental technology	3			ETE431
IV.	Internships	9
39	Internship 1: Visiting agricultural production models applied high technology	1	-	30	INT511
40	Internship 2: Vegetable and flower production technology	3	-	90	INT532
41	Internship 3: Professional skills in crop production	5	-	150	INT553
VI.	Graduate thesis	10	-	600	GTH710
V.	Professional practice (5 credits cumulative)	5
	Propagation techniques for fruit crops.	1	-	30	PTF611
	Controlling growth and development of plant	1	-	30	CGA611
	Investigation and diagnosis of pests and diseases	1		30	IAD611
	Tea cuttings techniques	1	-	30	TCT611
	Mushroom production techniques	1	-	30	MPT611
Total No. of credits		120	-	-

3. Training plan
1. First year

* First semester:

No	Course title	Credits	Theoretical	Practical
1	Physical education 1	1	0	30
2	Biology	4	50	20
3	Chemistry	3	40	10
4	Marxist-Leninist Philosophy	2	30	0
5	Advanced mathematics	2	30	0
6	English 1	3	45	0
7	General Informatics	2	30	0
	Total	17	225	60

*. Second semmester:

No	Course title	Credits	Theoretical	Practical
1	Physical education 2	1	0	30
2	Physics	2	30	0
3	Marxist-Leninist Philosophy	3	45	0
4	English 2	3	45	0
5	Probability and Statistics	3	45	0
6	Plant genetics	2	30	0
7	Internship 1: Career orientation and study visits on hi-tech production models.	1	0	30
	Total	15	195	60

2. Second year

 

 

2. Second year

*. Fourth semester

No	Course title	Credits	Theoretical	Practical
1	Introduction to plant insects and diseases	3	33	24
2	Plant physiology	3	37	16
3	Soil and Plant nutrition	4	52	16
4	Agricultural meteorology	2	30	0
5	Fruit production technology	3	39	12
6	Professional practice 1: Propagation techniques for fruit crops.	1	0	30
7	Professional practice 2: Controlling growth and development of plant	1		30
	Total	17	191	118

 

3. Third year

*. Fifth semester

No	Course title	Credits	Theoretical	Practical
1	Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology	2	30	0
2	Specialized plant insects and diseases	3	29	32
3	Vegetable production technology	3	37	16
4	Flower production technology	2	30	0
5	Plant production techniques 1	2	30	0
6	Professional practice 3: Investigation and diagnosis of pests and diseases	1		30
7	Internship 2: Vegetable and flower production technology	3	0	90
	Total	16	156	168

3. Third year

*. Sixth semester:

No	Course title	Credits	Theoretical	Practical
1	Revolutionary Orientation and Policies of Vietnamese Communist Party	3	45	0
2	Plant production techniques 2	4	45	30
3	Solf skill	3	30	30
4	Scientific research methodology	3	30	30
5	Internship 3: Professional skills in crop production	5		150
	Total	18	150	210

2. Fourth year

*. Seventh semester

No	Course title	Credits	Theoretical	Practical
1	Project design and management	3	30	30
2	Organic agriculture	2	30	0
3	Postharvest technology	3	30	30
4	Medicinal plant production technology	2	24	12
5	Business governance	3	45	0
6	Branding and agricultural markets	3	39	12
7	Professional practice 4: Tea cuttings techniques	1	0	30
8	Professional practice 5: Mushroom production techniques	1	0	30
	Total	18	213	114

*. Eighth semester

No	Course title	Credits	Theoretical	Practical
1	Graduate thesis: Implementation of research topics	10	0	600
	Total	10	0	600

4. Program implementation instructions

a. The training program is implemented in accordance with the university training regulations of the regular system according to the current credit system of the MOET and TUAF.

Hours are calculated as follows:

1 credit = 15 hours of theory teaching or class discussion

= 30 hours of experimentation or practice

                          = 45 hours of self-study

= 45 – 90 hours of internship at the facility

= 45 - 60 hours of project implementation, graduation thesis.

The number of hours of the course is a multiple of 15.

b. Foreign language output standards: According to the regulations of the TUAF, during the study period, the School may control the development of students' foreign language proficiency through academic years to decide the number of credits of courses in the semester that students are allowed to register. Students can study on their own or register for a foreign language development program according to the University's project.

5. Brief description of the content and volume of courses

5.1. Marxist-Leninist philosophy (principle 1)– 2 credits

Course description: Establishing the most basic theoretical basis from which to access the subject's content such as: Basic principles of Marxism-Leninism (II), Ho Chi Minh Thought and Tang Dynasty. revolutionary way of the Communist Party of Vietnam, understanding the ideological foundation of the Party; Building trust, revolutionary ideals for students; To gradually establish the most common worldview, human perspective and methodology to approach the trained specialized sciences.

5.2. Marxist-Leninist philosophy (principle 2)– 3 credits

Summary of course content: Establishing the most basic theoretical basis from which to access the course content Ho Chi Minh Thought and the Revolutionary Way of the Communist Party of Vietnam, understanding the background of ideology of the Party; Building trust, revolutionary ideals for students. To gradually establish the most common worldview, human perspective and methodology to approach the trained specialized sciences.

5.3. Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology- 2 credits

This course provides a system of views and thoughts of Ho Chi Minh in the revolutionary career summarized and systemized by the Communist Party of Vietnam. This ideology system includes views on the fundamental issues of the Vietnamese revolution, from the People's Democratic National Revolution to the Socialist Revolution; the application and development of Marxism-Leninism to the specific conditions of Vietnam. After studying this part, students will raise awareness of regularly training, cultivating, studying and following the moral example and Style of Ho Chi Minh to improve themselves and contribute to building the country.

5.4. History of the Vietnamese Communist- 3 credits

This course presents objectively, comprehensively and veningly the basic events of the Party's history through each stage and revolutionary period in its movement, development Professional practicesal relationships. On that basis, it compares with practical requirements for analyzing and evaluatiing the Party's activities; affirming the victories, achievements and mistakes and shortcomings in the process of the Party leading the Vietnamese revolution; generalize historical events, outline the nature, general tendencies and objective laws that professional practices the movement of history.

5.5. Chemistry – 3 credits

Chemistry course consists of 6 chapters including 50 theoretical hours and 10 practice hours. The theoretical hours equip students with basic knowledge of chemical balance, factors affecting chemical balance; application of explanations of the movement of favorable reactions; reaction rate and influential factors. Research on the composition and content of survey samples: dosing analysis, dosing, structural determination, evaluation of product results and quality, separation, division, cleaning, processing of ultra-pure compounds ... etc.

The theoretical hours equip students with some basic laboratory rules; study experiments on the effects of factors on chemical balance, reaction rate, explanation, application to practice; practice of determining the pH value of some common types of solution; study of esthing experiments, determining the content of analytical samples

5.6. Biology – 3 credits

1. Theoretical part: Biology module is a compulsory subject of basic knowledge for first-year students at TUAF. The module equips students with basic knowledge of life sciences: From biological macromolecules: Proteins, Lipids, Glucose, Nucleic Acid... to higher levels of organization of life: cells, tissues, organs, bodies. Besides, it also equips students with knowledge about the processes and basic characteristics of a living organism: metabolism, reproduction, growth and development, induction and adaptation. Biology also provides a holistic view of the evolution of all living things on earth, the general evolution of plants and animals, evolutionary theories, evolutionary evidence, and the pathways of formation. into a new species.

In addition, the Biology module also equips students with knowledge about the application of Biology in the fields of expertise for the major in Crop Science:

Application of biology in selection, breeding and propagation of genetically modified plants.

Application of bio-products in the prevention of plant pests and diseases, production of bio-organic fertilizers, microbial organic fertilizers, soil improvement, plant protection drugs, treatment of agricultural products...

2. Practical part: The practical exercises in the Biology module guide learners on the method of using a microscope, the method of making a specimen to observe. At the same time, students can directly observe some types of cells, internal structures of cells, structures of reproductive organs of organisms.

5.7. General Sociology - 2 credits

General sociology is a compulsory course to equip students with a systemual knowledge of socio-leading, professional practicing, including: courses, functions, research tasks of socio-leaProfessional practicesing; socio-socion socionual basics. On the basis of basic concepts, students can understand the relationships among individuals, groups and society; the role of individuals, social groups, institutions, social organizations, classes and social classes in a society. Based on that knowledge, educating students about socio-professional ethics in the construction of our country today.

5.8. Physics - 2 credits

Physics course consists of 5 chapters with 17 theoretical hours and 13 hours of exercises and discussions. Theoretical hours provide students general understanding of mechanical, basic forms of movement associated with practice, basic laws of Nitrogen; common concepts and phenomena in fluid mechanical, analysis of important applications of fluid mechanical fluids in agriculture and forestry; equip basic knowledge of electric fields, soy waves and application to the specialies of agriculture and forestry; provides some knowledge of photoethtrosy, photofluorescent, photofluorescent processes; basic knowledge of nuclear physics and the use of certain nuclear techniques in high-tech agriculture. Exercises and discussions: Ask students to apply the knowledge in each chapter to solve practical problems: explain the phenomena, apply the knowledge to the main major.

5.9. Mathematics - 2 credits

Advanced Mathematics course consists of 3 chapters with 17 theoretical hours and 13 discussion hours. Theoretical course provides students the concepts of matrix, mathematics on the matrix, application of the matrix in practical problems; system of linear equations, how to solve pttt system; differental equations, differental forms of equations and some applications of differental equations; some optimal forms of mathematics in agriculture and forestry and optimal methods of solve problems. Discussion: Asking students to apply that knowledge to solve problems, especially using software proficiently (Excel) on the computer to solve problems of matrix, linear equations and optimal problems.

Equip students with basic calculation skills, practice analytical skills, mathematical modeling some practical problems such as: Business management, production; The problem of animal feed demographics; The problem of calculating residual chemical content in the environment and food; The optimal problem in Agriculture and Forestry. Equip students with some math solvenic software, from which students applies apply to solve math exercises in the course and apply in practical problems.

5.10. English 1- 3 credits

This module provides basic and core knowledge of Grammar (sentence structure, verb tense ...), Phonetics (stress & intonation), and Vocabulary (words & consist of); Consolidating the basic phenomena of Grammar, Phonetics and Vocabulary mentioned as a basis for practice in communication; Initially forming language communication skills such as Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing on the basis of firmly grasping theory and proficient practice; Basic concepts of interdisciplinary relationships between Language, Culture and verbal action.

Grammar : present tense is simple; the past tense is simple; the present continuous tense ; past acting tense; Like / would like; modal verbs; comparison levels of adjectives.

Vocabulary: Verbs for everyday activities and spare time; adjective; present and past expressions of time; words describing feelings, states; transportation.

Reading: health; sport; transport vehicle; explore.

Listening: health; sport; transport vehicle; explore

Speaking: ambitious; telling stories

Writing: linking words; report; the story happened

Pronunciation: sound / s/, /z/, /iz /, /d/, /t/, /id/, /ƞ/.

After completing this module, students have the ability: Skimming and grasping the main idea; Read learn some detailed information, guess the meaning of words in context; Listen to the main idea, listen to discover some detailed information, listen to guess the word; The ability to perform simple conversations and simple sentence patterns to convey information, respond to information given by others within the program; The skill of writing sentences with content is within the range of topics learned in the program.

5.11. English 2- 3 credits

This module provides basic and core knowledge of Grammar (sentence structure, verb tense ...), Phonetics (stress & intonation), and Vocabulary (words & consist of); Consolidating the basic phenomena of Grammar, Phonetics and Vocabulary mentioned as a basis for practice in communication; Initially forming language communication skills such as Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing on the basis of firmly grasping theory and proficient practice; Basic concepts of interdisciplinary relationships between Language, Culture and verbal action.

Grammar: countable nouns and uncountable nouns; words indicating quantity, articles; future tense with be going to, will; present continuous tense refers to the near future; preposition for place; present perfect; relational statements and type 1 conditional sentences

Vocabulary: words for materials; linking words; synonym; career words; suffixes; prefix.

Reading comprehension: the environment; life; event; Workplace; explore.

Listening: the environment; plans and intentions; job interview; the importance of technology; new invention.

Speaking: presentation report; interview

Writing: Report; email; describe; CV; paragraph; linking words; topic sentence.

Pronunciation: sound / tǝ /, /ð ǝ/, /ð i /, /w/, intonation in conditional sentences

After completing this module, students have the ability: Skimming and grasping the main idea; Read learn some detailed information, guess the meaning of words in context; Listen to the main idea, listen to discover some detailed information, listen to guess the word; The ability to perform simple conversations and simple sentence patterns to convey information, respond to information given by others within the program; The skill of writing sentences with content is within the range of topics learned in the program.

5.12. English 3-  3 credits

This module provides basic and core knowledge of Grammar (sentence structure, verb tense ...), Phonetics (stress & intonation), and Vocabulary (words & consist of); Consolidating the basic phenomena of Grammar, Phonetics and Vocabulary mentioned as a basis for practice in communication; Initially forming language communication skills such as Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing on the basis of firmly grasping theory and proficient practice; Basic concepts of interdisciplinary relationships between Language, Culture and verbal action.

Grammar: Passive sentences (present and past); Past Perfect Tense; Used to .. structure; reported speech; uncertain pronouns; conditional sentence type 2;

Vocabulary: verb phrases; holiday-related words; independent preposition; classification of animals; weather.

Reading: history; language; travel and vacation; nature

Listening: learning languages; travel; nature

Speaking: plan for vacation; predict the future

Writing: letter; CV

Pronunciation: sound / s /, / z /, / stress

After completing this module, students have the ability to communicate in English, draft documents in English, and read documents in English at pre-intermediate level.

5.13. General Informatics

The course provides knowledge about computers and computer networks, skills in using basic informatics applications. After completing this module, students will be able to: Proficiently use computers; can operate on Windows operating system and some application programs; know how to manage and exploit information on computers effectively, use computers safely and have understanding of the law in using information technology; Fluently use Microsoft Word to compose and present a complete document according to the template, use a number of auxiliary tools to process documents faster; Use Microsoft Excel to build a complete database to solve real-world problems; Use calculation functions in Excel from basic to complex to calculate, make statistics, extract and filter necessary information; Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create an engaging and effective presentation; Know how to exploit and connect information available on the Internet to serve learning and research; know how to use email to send and receive documents.

5.14. Probability and Statistics - 3 credits

The Probability and Statistics subject consists of 2 parts: Probability and statistics with 27 theoretical hours and 18 discussion courses. Theoretical hours provide knowledge about trials, events, probability of events; random variables (BNN), the law of distribution of probability and characteristic parameters of BNN; overall, samples, characteristic parameters of the sample and calculation; estimating parameters; parameters inspection; correlation and revoicing. Discussion courses ask students to calculate the probability of events through formulas; determine the law of distribution of probability and calculate the characteristic parameters of the BNN; masterfully solve the problems of estimating, checking parameters, finding correlations and writing the rewriting equations of two random variables

5.15. Environmental Ecology- 2 credits

The subject is divided into 5 main parts: General concepts in ecology; Individual ecology; Populations and biomes; Ecosystem; Ecology with environmental resource management. Provide students with basic knowledge of ecology; interactions between organisms and the environment. On that basis, it is applied to building a balanced agricultural ecosystem and towards sustainable agricultural development, while managing and protecting the living environment and exploiting natural resources in a rational and efficient.

5.16. General Microbiology - 3 credits

The module provides and equips students with basic understanding of the morphological, structural, physiological, biochemical, genetic... of groups of microorganisms commonly encountered in nature and in the body. Humans, animals such as bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds... In addition, the subject also studies the impact of external factors on microorganisms, studies the beneficial and harmful aspects of microorganisms in life, especially in the field of agriculture, from understanding and explaining the phenomena and applications of microorganisms in learning and research to production practice.

In addition, the course also serves as a premise and basis for students to acquire knowledge of other specialized subjects such as: veterinary microbiology, infectious diseases... at the same time, it can be used as reference material. Reference for staff doing research in microbiology.

5.17. Management Science - 3 credits

The Management Science module helps students to be equipped with basic knowledge in the field of management science. On that basis, students have the ability to apply theory to management practice, creating favorable conditions for them to deepen their research and solve theoretical or practical problems in separate fields or fields. interdisciplinary in nature. Students can master knowledge of management science, modern science and technology, quickly and effectively solve problems of management practice; have the capacity to create, analyze and evaluate management policies; having the ability to quickly and reasonably adapt to changes in the management environment; have the ability to organize, mobilize and persuade the masses to realize the organization's goals.

Module of Management Science: Management Science is a highly applied and practical subject. The course is designed into 6 chapters, each chapter is compiled in sequence, presenting in a logical, scientific and detailed manner the content of each issue, thereby drawing the meaning of learning and research. Main content includes:

Chapter 1: Introduction to management science

Chapter 2: Principles, functions and management methods

Chapter 3: Managers

Chapter 4: Information in management

5.18. Vietnam Economic Geography - 3 credits

Module of Economic Geography is an socio-economic science that studies the current situation and development orientation of Vietnam's natural resources. The integration ability of Vietnam in the region and in the world; International economic linkage organizations affect Vietnam's socio-economic development; Organization of territories, branches and economic regions of Vietnam.

5.19. State and Law - 3 credits

The State and Law module provides learners with basic knowledge about the state and law such as: origin, nature, form, types of state and law in history; basic legal concepts such as: legal norm, legal relationship, law implementation, law violation, liability, socialist legality, legal system; the basic contents of a number of important branches of law in the Vietnamese legal system and the law on anti-corruption.

5.20. Environmental Pollution- 3 credits

The Environmental Pollution module aims to meet the requirements of improving quality for students of schools in the management and engineering professions, as well as those who are working in factories. , companies, enterprises, research institutes, schools and government agencies. The environmental pollution module provides students with an overview of knowledge about the environment, environmental components, the role of the environment, the role of the environment, the relationship between development and sustainable development. . The module introduces the basic concepts of the main types of environmental pollution, the causes of pollution, the agents and harmful effects of environmental pollution as well as measures to prevent and minimize environmental pollution. The course consists of 5 main contents as follows: Theoretical basis of environmental pollution, Air pollution, Water pollution, Land pollution and other forms of environmental pollution

5.21. Moloecular biology- 2 credits

Molecular biology is a course on the organization of life at the molecular level, providing fundamental knowledge about biological macromolecules (DNA, RNA, proteins) and the organization and operation of life at the molecular level. molecular level. As a foundation for students to understand the methods of testing and evaluating food using Molecular Biology tools.

5.22. Scientific approach method- 2 credits

The module helps students know how to approach science, some scientific research methods, how to identify and select research problems, how to write research proposals, how to organize research, how to write report and publish the results of scientific projects. When completing this module, students have the most basic knowledge to participate in scientific research.

5.23. Work safty- 3 credits

The subject meet the requirements of improving quality for students of schools in management and technical professions such as: Crop science, Food Technology, Environmental Science, …etc, and for those who are working in factories, companies, enterprises, research institutes, schools and government agencies. The subject of introduces students to basic concepts of occupational safety and health such as: labor; dangerous and harmful factors in the workplace; occupational accidents and causes of occupational accidents; The concept of labor protection, the nature of labor protection; occupational safety culture and digitalization and occupational safety. The course introduces Vietnam's legal policy system on occupational safety and health, such as the Law on Occupational Safety and Health; Protection policy for special and dangerous workers; Decrees and Decisions of the Government; Circular of the Ministry and inter-ministerial and system of technical standards and regulations on occupational safety and hygiene.

     The subject provides learners with basic and necessary knowledge about occupational safety and health such as: Working conditions, personal protective equipment at work; ways to prevent harmful factors, measures to improve working conditions, prevent occupational accidents and occupational diseases for employees; handling incident situations in production and first aid for occupational accidents (theory and practice); formulating a plan and organizing the implementation of the occupational safety and health management system; building a culture of safety in production; know the rights and obligations of employers and employees in the work of occupational safety and health.

Moreover, the course also equips learners with knowledge of occupational safety techniques such as: Electrical safety techniques; chemical safety engineering; safety when using pressure equipment; safety when working with lifting equipment; fire and explosion safety and laboratory safety microbiological engineering.

5.24. Athletics – 1 credit

The module equips students with knowledge and skills to practice gymnastics movements with bare hands and perform athletics content such as running… After completing this module, students will improve their awareness of regular training. Health training to have a better spirit to study and work.

5.25. Volleyball – 1 credit

The course equips students with knowledge and skills in volleyball. After completing this module, students will improve their awareness of regularly exercising to have a better spirit of studying and working.

5.26. Badminton – 1 credit

The course equips students with knowledge and skills in badminton. After completing this module, students will improve their awareness of regularly exercising to have a better spirit of studying and working.

5.27. Shuttlecock Kicking – 1 credit

The course equips students with knowledge and skills in soccer. After completing this module, students will improve their awareness of regularly exercising to have a better spirit of studying and working.

5.28. Martial Art – 1 credit

The course equips students with knowledge and skills in martial arts. After completing this module, students will improve their awareness of regularly exercising to have a better spirit of studying and working.

5.29. Basketball - 1 credit

The course equips students with knowledge and skills in basketball. After completing this module, students will improve their awareness of regularly exercising to have a better spirit of studying and working.

5.30. Football – 1 credit

The course equips students with knowledge and skills in football. After completing this module, students will improve their awareness of regularly exercising to have a better spirit of studying and working.

5.31. Plant biochemistry – 3 credits

Study the structure and function of some basic groups of organic substances in the plant body such as: proteins, carbohydrates, fats... and the metabolism and energy of these groups of organic substances;

Method of determining the content of some basic organic substances in agricultural products: total protein content, reducing sugar content; total lipid content; total VTMC

5.32. Plant physiology– 3 credits

The module includes the following contents: Cell physiology; Process of water exchange and mineral exchange; Photosynthesis, Respiration; The process of growth and development and the physiology of plant tolerance; Determination of some physiological parameters of plants (determination of osmotic pressure and leaf area index of some plants, Effect of temperature and GA3 on seed germination, Effect of solvent concentration on seed germination). auxin solution on rooting ability of cuttings, Determination of drought tolerance of some plants)

5.33. Plant genetics – 3 credits

The subject of Genetics includes the following contents: cytological basis of heredity and reproductive processes in higher plants, Mendelian laws of heredity, gene interactions, chromosomal inheritance, and cytogenetics cytoplasm, population genetics, variation, and mutation.

5.34. Plant breeding - 3 credits

The course includes the following contents: Classification of plant varieties; starting materials, imported plant varieties; hybrid sexual problems; application of advantages in creating hybrids in self-pollinating and cross-pollination plants; application of biotechnology in plant propagation; methods of evaluation and selection of plant varieties; variety testing and recognition; seed production techniques; methods of sampling and testing to assess the quality of plant varieties

5.35. Soil and Plant nutrition - 3 credits

The module introduces the origin of soil formation and characteristics of some main soil types in Vietnam; the relationship between nutrients - soil and plants, nutrient needs of plants, characteristics of some inorganic and organic fertilizers. How to determine a reasonable amount of fertilizer for plants and apply fertilizer effectively.

5.36. Introduction to plant insects and diseases - 3 credits

The course is divided into 2 parts:

Part 1: General insects: Overview of morphological characteristics and taxonomy of insects; Structure and operation of physiological organs inside the insect body; Insect biology and ecology.

Part 2: General plant diseases: Science of plant diseases in agricultural production, symptoms and diagnosis of the causes of the disease, study the characteristics of the pathogens, thereby serving as a basis for proposing measures reasonable prevention. Immunity and disease resistance.

5.37. Agricultural meteorology  – 3 credits

The content of the module includes Composition and structure of the atmosphere; Solar radiation energy; Soil temperature air temperature; Water circulation in nature; Atmospheric-wind pressure; Vietnam's climate; Climate Change

5.38. Organic agriculture – 3 credits

The module includes the following contents: Scientific basis and development of organic agriculture; Soil and soil fertility in organic agriculture; Fertilizers in organic agriculture; Farming techniques in organic agriculture.

5.39. Botanical classification – 3 credits

The module includes the following contents: Scientific basis and development of organic agriculture; Soil and soil fertility in organic agriculture; Fertilizers in organic agriculture; Farming techniques in organic agriculture.

5.40. Irrigation technology – 3 credits

The course is divided into 4 chapters: Introduction to basic concepts of irrigation; The relationship between soil - water and plants; Determine the amount of water for irrigation and the method of irrigation for crops; The role of drainage and the design of drainage systems for plants.

5.41. Scientific research methodology – 3 credits

The content of the module includes: Developing research outline, experimental design, collecting and synthesizing field data, statistical analysis of experimental results, comparison of mean, correlation and regression analysis, application Using SAS software in data processing, presenting a scientific problem.

5.42. Introduction to plant insects and diseases – 3 credits

The course is divided into 3 parts:

Part 1: Specialized entomology includes the following contents: Harmful symptoms, morphological characteristics, biology, ecology, rules of origin, development and harm of some major pests on agricultural crops. . Investigation and prediction of pests and diseases of agricultural crops.

Part 2: Specialized plant diseases includes the following contents: Application of molecular techniques in diagnosis, rapid and accurate assessment of pathogens; Biological and ecological characteristics, the laws of arising, development and harmful effects of the disease; Mode of disease transmission; Mechanism of interaction between disease-plant-broker (if any);

Part 3: Integrated Pest Management includes the following contents: Effectiveness of farming practices in integrated pest management; The effectiveness of biological measures in integrated pest management; Pesticides (biological, chemical): features, effects and safe and effective use techniques

5.43. Vegetable production technology – 3 credits

The vegetable crop module consists of two parts, the general part: an introduction to the production and market situation, the development prospects of the vegetable production industry, the main factors affecting the growth and development of vegetables, Technical stages in vegetable cultivation, application of high technology in vegetable production and regulations for safe vegetable production, a brief introduction on criteria for vegetable production in the direction of good agricultural practices (GAP - Good Agricultural Practices. Specialized section: equip students with an in-depth understanding of a number of vegetable crops representing common vegetable families: Cruciferous (cabbage), Tomato (tomato, potato) family. western), the cucurbit family (cucumbers, zucchini), the legume family (peas, cowpeas) and some commonly grown mushrooms

5.44. Fruit production technology - 3 credits

Consists of two parts: general and specialized. The general part: introduces the production, consumption, nutritional value of some popular fruits, resources of fruit tree varieties in the country, prospects and possibilities of fruit tree development. CAQ garden design methods, methods of propagation, pruning and shaping and pruning for fruit. Specialized section: introduction to some main groups of fruit trees in the North: citrus, litchi, longan, pineapple, mango and banana. Each group of trees introduces production and consumption, ecological conditions, biological characteristics and cultivation techniques.

5.45. Plant production techniques 1– 3 credits

The course consists of 4 chapters: introduction to plant classification, living conditions of plants and their regulation, crop structure and rotation regime, methods of tillage for crops; Weeds and principles of control

5.46. Plant production techniques 2– 4 credits

Part 1: Food crops includes the following contents: Economic value and production situation of maize, origin and classification of maize, biological characteristics of maize, ecological requirements of maize, technical process planting corn; Economic value and rice production situation, origin and classification of rice, biological characteristics of rice, physiological characteristics of rice, technical process of rice cultivation.

Part II: Industrial plants includes the following contents: Economic significance, origin and classification of bean production, biological characteristics, ecological requirements, soybean cultivation techniques, production and preservation. soybean seeds; Socio-economic significance, production and environmental situation of tea production, biological characteristics and distribution of tea plants, ecological requirements of tea plants, scientific solutions in cultivation to improve efficiency exploiting the value of tea, scientific solutions in harvesting, preserving raw materials and processing to improve the efficiency of tea value exploitation and technical solutions in management to improve the efficiency of value exploitation of tea tree.

5.47. Postharvest technology - 3 credits

The module equips with basic knowledge about the importance of preservation and processing, analyzing the relationship between the environment and agricultural products and food, the characteristics of agricultural products and foods during storage, and the variables. biological and chemical changes occurring during storage, effects of harmful organisms on the quality of agricultural products during storage. The course also provides students with the main technological methods and processes for testing agricultural products, preservation and processing techniques for a number of agricultural products.

5.48. Solf skill – 3 credits

The module is built into 7 chapters including the following contents: Overview of soft skills; Communication skill; Teamwork skill; Critical thinking skills; Problem detection and problem-solving skills; Problem solving skills; Negotiation Skills.

5.49. Flower production technology – 3 credits

The flower production technology module consists of two parts: an introduction to the production situation and development prospects of the flower production industry, external factors affecting the growth and development of flower plants, Plant breeding techniques. The specialized section equips students with an in-depth understanding of production techniques for a number of popular high-tech flowering plants, including lily, chrysanthemum, rose, gerbera, and orchid.

5.50. Medicinal plant production technology – 3 credits

The course consists of 3 contents: Overview of medicinal plants, Techniques of propagating and growing medicinal plants, Production process of some specific medicinal plants.

5.51. Orchid production technology – 2 credits

The Orchid Production Technology module provides students with basic knowledge about the role and situation of orchid production, classification, morphological characteristics, environmental requirements, propagation techniques, and farming techniques. Cultivation and cultivation techniques with CNC application of some orchid species (Ho Diep, Dia orchid, Catleya, Mokara).

5.52. Pest diagnostics and plant quarantine  – 3 credits

- The course is divided into two parts:

+ Part 1: Pest diagnosis (1.5 credits)

Types of symptoms caused by different agents and pathogenic mechanisms; Methods of diagnosis and assessment of pathogens are fungi, bacteria, viruses, phytoplasma, nematodes.

+ Part 2. Plant quarantine (1.5 credits)

Post-harvest pests; phytosanitary objects and measures to prevent foreign objects

5.53. Biological control – 2 credits

The module includes the following contents: General concept of biological struggle (biodiversity), history of biodigestion; biological balance & population self-regulation; Agronomic measures & biological struggle; Methods of investigation, collection and breeding of natural enemies

5.54. Food safety and hygiene – 3 credits

            The course equips knowledge about food safety and hygiene. The most basic concepts of food and food safety and hygiene. Basic knowledge of infectious microorganisms in food, the routes of infection in food, especially of some microorganisms that cause human diseases through food, knowledge of hygiene of production facilities food production, hygiene requirements for street food and drinks,... on food quality management systems such as HACCP, ISO, VietGAP in agriculture, on food safety and hygiene laws.

This module helps students to be able to apply the knowledge of the subject in the organization of production, implementation and management of food safety and hygiene issues for food production facilities, for food products. crop products. Learners have skills in identifying hazards and providing solutions related to food safety and hygiene in production, organization and management in the fields of food products in general and in part in science. plant studies in particular.

5.55. Project design and management – 3 credits

The module consists of 2 main contents: (1) process of design, appraisal, operation management and monitoring and evaluation of a development project; and (2) develop and manage agricultural extension projects. At the same time, students can practice core skills of tools and techniques in project design, management and evaluation; and some basic agricultural extension skills.

5.56. Business governance – 3 credits

The business administration module aims to equip students with basic knowledge about business administration, including: Introduction to business issues, business environment, introduction to basic issues in business management. management (human resource management, production and operation process management, quality management, cost management, results and corporate financial policy) as well as issues related to inspection, control in the business. The course also contributes to helping learners form the necessary skills to become a truly dynamic, skilled and professional administrator.

The course is built into 5 chapters with a logical sequence, easy to understand, fully providing basic knowledge as well as applying skills in practice. The specific layout is as follows:

Chapter 1: General issues of corporate governance

Chapter 2: Business environment of enterprises

Chapter 3: Planning in corporate governance

Chapter 4: Basic areas in corporate governance

Chapter 5: Managing business results and controlling in the enterprise

5.57. Branding and agricultural markets – 3 credits

The module Branding and Product Markets provides students of Crop Science with basic knowledge about Trademarks, agricultural commodities, and market development for agricultural products, in which branding plays a decisive role. stability and development of agricultural production

5.58. Maketing – 3 credits

The Marketing module equips learners with basic knowledge about marketing in the context of commodity economic development in Vietnam and integration with the world economy. The course helps learners understand the market, market access methods, and know how to find, create and develop products that meet market needs. In addition, the module also equips learners with the most basic knowledge and skills on selecting new products, optimizing resources in production, flexible pricing strategies, building sales and advertising networks. promote effective and sustainable product brand development. Understanding market needs and finding ways to satisfy market needs is the core content of the Marketing module for successful production and business activities.

5.59. Application of blockchain technology in agriculture – 3 credits

The core content of the module focuses on issues such as management and development of online transactions, online marketing, data exchange of animal husbandry and livestock production and business data, QR code traceability, payment. After completing the course, students are able to apply a number of available technology applications in traceability, production management and online transactions, electronic marketing and electronic payment. to organize, manage production and start a business in the field of food technology.

5.60. Value Chain Analysis - 3  credits

            The module equips with basic knowledge about value chain analysis and value chain assessment and approach methods. Practice value chain analysis tools for crop products. After completing the course, learners can use value chain analysis tools proficiently, apply policies in linking and developing livestock and animal husbandry value chains.

5.61. Animal husbandry – 3 credits

This module provides knowledge on cattle raising, pig raising, poultry raising and pig raising techniques (breeding sows, piglets following mothers and pigs), and cattle (males) breeding, breeding cows, calves, beef cattle, plowing cattle) and poultry (broiler farming techniques, free-range chicken raising techniques).

5.62. Agroforestry – 3 credits

The agroforestry system module provides students with knowledge of agricultural systems and agro-forestry systems in particular. The structure of the module is arranged according to the system: From the outline of systems, agricultural systems, principles of agro-forestry, structure description, analysis of popular agro-forestry systems, techniques mainly applied in agro-forestry to the design, construction, management of agro-forestry systems at farm/farm level and agro-forestry development in a larger scale: Landscape and community (village, commune, etc.)

5.63. Startup and Entrepreneurship – 3 credis

This subject helps learners and students explore opportunities to start a business, trends in starting and developing a new business, fostering innovation and forming new businesses in different contexts of the world. practical social life.

5.64. Startup and Entrepreneurship- 3 credits

The module provides learners with knowledge about waste development, quantity, composition, harm and integrated methods of waste treatment to minimize the negative impact of agricultural waste on the environment. , ensure a safe and sustainable ecosystem, and at the same time apply this knowledge to agricultural production practices.

5.65. Internship 1: Visiting agricultural production models applied high technology

The module includes the following contents: Planning, organizing visits, learning and preliminary assessment of production activities in high-tech agricultural production models.

5.66. Internship 2: Vegetable and flower production technology

Module Internship 2Technology of producing vegetables and flowers with CNC application includes 2 parts: CNC vegetable production techniques and CNC flower production techniques. Part one: Implementation of production techniques for some high-tech vegetables (cabbage, water spinach and lettuce, tomato, cucumber .....). Part 2: Implementation of production techniques for some high-tech flower plants (daisy, gerbera...)

5.67. Internship 3: Professional skills in crop production – 5 credits

Students can choose to do one of the following three things:

1- Implement technical steps to take care of citrus fruit trees (pruning, fertilizing, disease prevention and treatment) in citrus fruit growing areas.

2- Implement the stages of flower production (chrysanthemums, lilies) including soil preparation, planting and flower care in greenhouses, net houses or in the field at the production facility.

3- Implement stages in winter vegetable production including tillage, planting and care in greenhouses, net houses or in the field at production facilities.

5.68. Propagation techniques for fruit crops.- 1 credit

Learning to practice skills in branching, cutting and grafting in asexual propagation of fruit trees.

5.69. Controlling growth and development of plant – 1 credit

Training course on application skills of treatment techniques to control plant growth and development

5.70. Investigation and diagnosis of pests and diseases – 1 credit

The module includes the following contents: Methods of investigation and detection of pests and diseases (food crops, tea plants, vegetables and fruit trees) in the field; Identify a number of pests and diseases on some major crops (food crops, tea plants, vegetables and fruit trees);

5.71. Tea cuttings techniques – 1 credit

Training course on propagation skills by cutting techniques and taking care of tea seedlings in the nursery.

5.72. Mushroom production techniques – 1 credit

Sharpen edible mushroom production skills: Prepare materials and tools to grow mushrooms, grow and care for mushrooms, collect and pack.

6. Facilities for learning

6.1. Workshops, laboratories and important laboratory equipment systems

* Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture

Serving for the Plant Science industry, the Faculty of Agronomy manages 3 laboratories in the fields of: Fruits and vegetables, biophysics, and plant protection. All laboratories are equipped with necessary laboratory equipment and instruments, ensuring conditions for practical practice. The course is related to research; deploying research projects on new technologies, serving well for students, graduate students and graduate students to carry out these projects. In which, 2 laboratories are directly related to Plant Science.

* Basic Science Laboratory

Basic science laboratory has an area of ​​250 m² divided into rooms and departments responsible for practicing basic subjects such as Chemistry, biology, physics,... Basic laboratory includes includes modern equipment that can meet all the basic exercises.

* Laboratory of the Institute of Life Sciences

Institute of Life Sciences manages a laboratory system with an area of ​​over 1000m2. Laboratory equipment is equipped with modern, can meet the research and practice in many fields of environmental technology, biotechnology, microbiological technology and food quality testing; soil, water and environmental quality analysis. In 2008, the Institute of Life Sciences continued to be equipped with more modern equipment systems through the project "Improving research and training capacity" funded by the Italian government (US$1.5 million). .

* Computer room

Nong Lam University has 2 computer centers including 85 computers, most of which are new generation computers, many of which are installed with the Internet, meeting the requirements of updating information, analyzing data, processing research results of students and instructors.

* Agricultural production model zones - Faculty of Agronomy, University of Agriculture and Forestry - Thai Nguyen University

* Companies producing and trading agricultural products, advanced agricultural production farms have training links with the Faculty of Agriculture, TUAF

10.2. Libraries, Websites

Website of Agronomy, University of Agriculture and Forestry - Thai Nguyen University: http://foa.tuaf.edu.vn/

- Library of Nong Lam University - Thai Nguyen University.

- Website of the library: http://thuvien.tuaf.edu.vn/

- Website of Nong Lam University - Thai Nguyen University: http://tuaf.edu.vn/

- Mysite of teachers at Nong Lam University - Thai Nguyen University: http://mysite.tuaf.edu.vn/

- Learning Resource Center - Thai Nguyen University.

- Website of the Learning Resource Center - Thai Nguyen University: http://lrc.tnu.edu.vn/

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