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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
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Training program (Vietnamese) |
Khoa học cây trồng |
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Training program (Vietnamese) |
Crop science |
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Training program codes |
7620110 |
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University/Campus |
University of Agriculture and Forestry-Thai Nguyen University |
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Degree type |
Engineer of Crop Science |
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Training level |
Undergraduate |
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Required credit number |
120 (93 compulsory credits, 27 elective credits) |
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Mode of training |
Full-time |
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Language |
Vietnamese |
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Training duration |
4 years |
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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. |
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Thang điểm đánh giá |
10 |
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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. |
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Assessment scale |
National and international scale |
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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. |
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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 |
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Improve your qualifications after graduation |
- After graduation, students can continue to study master's degree at home and abroad |
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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. Program contents
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TT |
Course title |
Credits |
Theoretical |
Practical |
Code |
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A. |
Basic science knowledge |
48 |
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I. |
Compulsory courses |
39 |
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a) |
Political reasoning |
11 |
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1 |
Marxist-Leninist Philosophy |
3 |
45 |
0 |
MLP131 |
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2 |
Marxist-Leninist Political Ecomomy |
2 |
30 |
0 |
MLE122 |
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3 |
Science Socialism |
2 |
30 |
0 |
SCS123 |
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4 |
Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology |
2 |
30 |
0 |
HCM124 |
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5 |
History of the Vietnamese Communist Party |
2 |
30 |
0 |
HCP125 |
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b) |
Foreign languages, IT, natural & social sciences |
28 |
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6 |
Chemistry |
4 |
50 |
20 |
CHE141 |
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7 |
Biology |
3 |
40 |
10 |
BIO131 |
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8 |
General Sociology |
2 |
30 |
0 |
GSO121 |
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9 |
Physics |
2 |
30 |
0 |
PHY121 |
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10 |
Advanced mathematics |
2 |
30 |
0 |
MAT121 |
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11 |
English 1 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
ENG131 |
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12 |
English 2 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
ENG132 |
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13 |
English 3 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
ENG133 |
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14 |
General Informatics |
3 |
15 |
60 |
GIN131 |
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15 |
Probability and Statistics |
3 |
45 |
0 |
PST131 |
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II. |
Electives (9credits cumulative) |
9 |
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16-18 |
General Microbiology |
3 |
39 |
12 |
GMI121 |
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Academic English |
3 |
45 |
0 |
ENA134 |
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Soft Skills |
3 |
30 |
30 |
SSK131 |
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Environmental Ecology |
3 |
45 |
0 |
EEC131 |
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Management Science |
3 |
45 |
0 |
MSC131 |
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Vietnam Economic Geography |
3 |
45 |
0 |
VEG131 |
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Vietnamese Culture |
3 |
35 |
20 |
VCU131 |
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Scientific Approach Methodology |
3 |
45 |
0 |
SAM131 |
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Works Safety |
3 |
45 |
0 |
WSA131 |
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State and Law |
3 |
45 |
0 |
SLA131 |
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Environmental Pollution |
3 |
45 |
0 |
EPO131 |
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Molecular Biology |
3 |
45 |
0 |
MBI131 |
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III. |
Physical education |
3 |
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19-21 |
Athletics |
1 |
0 |
30 |
PHE111+PHE112+ PHE113 |
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Volleyball |
1 |
0 |
30 |
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Badminton |
1 |
0 |
30 |
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Shuttlecock Kicking |
1 |
0 |
30 |
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Martial Art |
1 |
0 |
30 |
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Basketball |
1 |
0 |
30 |
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Football |
1 |
0 |
30 |
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IV. |
National Defense Education |
165 tiết |
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B. |
Part B: Professional knowledge |
108 |
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I. |
General professional knowledge |
27 |
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1.1 |
Compulsory courses |
21 |
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22 |
Plant biochemistry |
3 |
29 |
32 |
PBI231 |
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23 |
Plant physiology |
3 |
37 |
16 |
PPH231 |
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24 |
Plant genetics |
3 |
37 |
16 |
PGE231 |
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25 |
Plant breeding |
3 |
35 |
20 |
PBR231 |
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26 |
Soil and Plant nutrition |
3 |
37 |
16 |
SAP231 |
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27 |
Introduction to plant insects and diseases |
3 |
33 |
24 |
ITP231 |
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28 |
Fight biology and weed control |
3 |
37 |
16 |
FGP231 |
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1.2. |
Elective courses (6 credits cumulative) |
6 |
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29-30 |
Agricultural meteorology |
3 |
37 |
16 |
AME231 |
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Organic agriculture |
3 |
37 |
16 |
OAG231 |
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Applied plant physiology |
3 |
30 |
30 |
APP231 |
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Botanical classification |
3 |
37 |
16 |
BCL231 |
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II. |
Specialized knowledge |
36 |
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2.1. |
Compulsory courses |
30 |
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31 |
Scientific research methodology |
3 |
31 |
28 |
SRM331 |
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32 |
Food Crops |
3 |
37 |
16 |
FCR331 |
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33 |
Annual industrial crops |
3 |
37 |
16 |
AIC331 |
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34 |
Perennial industrial crops |
3 |
37 |
16 |
PIC331 |
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35 |
Fruit production technology |
3 |
37 |
16 |
FPT331 |
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36 |
Vegetable, Flower production technology |
3 |
37 |
16 |
VPT331 |
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37 |
Medicinal plant production technology |
3 |
37 |
16 |
MPP331 |
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38 |
Postharvest technology |
3 |
37 |
16 |
PTE331 |
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39 |
Specialized plant insects and diseases |
3 |
29 |
32 |
SPI231 |
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40 |
Extension and training of trainers |
3 |
30 |
30 |
EET331 |
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2.2. |
Electives (6 credits cumulative) |
6 |
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41-42 |
Mushroom production technology |
3 |
37 |
16 |
MPT331 |
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Principles of greenhouse crop production |
3 |
30 |
30 |
POG331 |
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Cyclic agriculture |
3 |
45 |
0 |
RCA331 |
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Seed production technology |
3 |
37 |
16 |
SPT331 |
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Food safety and hygiene |
3 |
37 |
16 |
FSA331 |
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III. |
Additional knowledge (Trans-disciplinary) |
15 |
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43 |
Animal Production |
3 |
45 |
0 |
APR431 |
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44 |
Agroforestry |
3 |
45 |
0 |
AFO431 |
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45 |
Brand Creation and Development |
3 |
45 |
0 |
BCD431 |
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46 |
Automated systems in hi-tech crop production |
3 |
41 |
8 |
ASI431 |
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47 |
Value Chain Analysis |
3 |
45 |
0 |
VCA431 |
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48 |
Rural assessment |
3 |
30 |
30 |
RAS431 |
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49 |
Forestry |
3 |
45 |
0 |
FOR431 |
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50 |
Business Administration |
3 |
30 |
30 |
BAD431 |
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51 |
Entrepreneurship |
3 |
45 |
0 |
ENT431 |
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52 |
Public Relations |
3 |
37 |
16 |
PRT431 |
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53 |
Marketing |
3 |
30 |
30 |
MAR431 |
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54 |
Environmental technology |
3 |
37 |
16 |
ETE431 |
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IV. |
Internships |
5 |
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55 |
Internship 1: Career orientation and study visits on hi-tech production models. |
1 |
0 |
30 |
INT411 |
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56 |
Internship 2: Practicing career skills at enterprises, coopertatives and farms |
2 |
0 |
60 |
INT422 |
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57 |
Internship 3: Practicing career skills at high-tech agriculture business |
2 |
0 |
60 |
INT423 |
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V |
Graduate thesis |
10 |
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58 |
Implementation of research topics |
10 |
0 |
300 |
CSP9101 |
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Internship in business |
10 |
0 |
300 |
CSP9101 |
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VI. |
Professional practice (15 credits cumulative) |
10 |
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R1 |
Processing techniques (Tea, coffee) |
2 |
0 |
60 |
PRT521 |
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R2 |
Off-season flower and fruit tree regulation |
2 |
0 |
60 |
FFR521 |
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R3 |
Grafting, cloning and asexual propagation for crops (vegetable, flower and fruit tree) |
2 |
0 |
60 |
GCP521 |
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R4 |
Mushroom and medical mushroom production techniques |
2 |
0 |
60 |
MPT521 |
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R5 |
Flower production in green house |
2 |
0 |
60 |
FPG521 |
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Total No. of credits |
151 |
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