College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

BACHELOR OF

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (BAT)

• Agricultural Crops Production NC I
• Horticulture NC II
• Animal Production NC II
• Agricultural Crops Production NC III
• Horticulture NC III
• Slaughtering Operations NC II

Bachelor of Agricultural Technology

(BAT)

Agricultural Crops Production NC I –  This course consists of competencies that a person must achieve in the production of crop such as rice, vegetables, fruits and nuts as well as many others.

Horticulture NC II – This course is designed to enhance the knowledge,skills and desirable attitudes in horticulture. It covers pre-horticultural farm operations, production of vegetable and fruit bearing crops, postharvest operations of major tropical fruits as well as major lowland and semi-temperate vegetable crops.

Animal Production NC II – This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and desirable attitudes in animal production.  It consists of competencies that a person must achieve to raise poultry, raise small ruminants, raise swine and raise large ruminants.

Agricultural Crops Production NC III – This course consists of competencies that a person must achieve in managing small farm. Specifically, it involves competencies in making decision and carrying out competencies in relation to establishment, maintenance and harvesting of agronomic crops such as coarse grains, grain legumes, coffee, coconuts, cotton, soya beans, peanuts and sugar cane.

Horticulture NC III – This course consists of competencies that a person must achieve in managing small farm.  Specifically it involves competencies in making decision and carrying out competencies in relation to establishment, maintenance and harvesting of horticultural crops such as vegetables, fruits and cut flowers.

Slaughtering Operations NC II – This course is designed to equip individuals with operational knowledge, skills and attitudes in abattoir operations.   It deals with all the processes involved in slaughtering cattle and/or pig.