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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Introduction to Poultry Farming Online course is coordinated by Dr. P. Vijayakumar of the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course discusses various poultry farming techniques and systems practiced in India and provides insights into the advantages of the poultry industry.
The Introduction to Poultry Farming Training course offered by Swayam is a major course in the field of Agricultural and Food Engineering providing learners valuable information about the working of the poultry industry. The course studies the status of the Indian poultry industry and analyses it from different perspectives.
The Introduction to Poultry Farming course taught over 12 weeks through self-learning materials and video lessons. The course provides learners both professional and technical information about the poultry business. The course carrying 2 credits is assessed through online quizzes and an end-term examination.
The Highlights
- 12 weeks duration
- 2 credits
- Video lessons
- Self-learning material
- Self-assessment questions
- Weekly quizzes
- 20% weightage for quiz
- 80% weightage for end-term exam
- Knowledge of poultry farming
Programme Offerings
- 2 credits
- Video Lessons
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Self-learning material
- Weekly quizzes
- End-term exam
- 12 weeks
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability |
|---|
| no |
What you will learn
After completing Introduction to Poultry Farming course, you will learn about the following topics:
- Overview of the Indian poultry industry
- Technical terms related to poultry production
- Types of poultry farms and farming systems
- Different varieties and breeds of poultry
- Small scale and commercial farming
- Farming of varied poultry species
- Government schemes for poultry farming
Admission Details
Follow the given steps to enroll in the Introduction to Poultry Farming Online Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ge05/preview.
Step 2: Click on the sign-in/register option present at the top right side corner of the page.
Step 3: Create a new account on the portal by entering your username, password and email id.
Step 4: You will receive a verification code on the registered email address.
Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.
The Syllabus
- Lesson 1: Indian Poultry Industry - Brief View
- Lesson 2: Indian Poultry Industry - Growing Trends
- Lesson 3: Common Technical Terms in Poultry Production
- Lesson 4: Poultry Body System and Functions
- Lesson 5: Poultry Farming in India
- Lesson 6:Poultry Development Programmes in India
- Lesson 7: Various Types of Poultry Farms
- Lesson 8:Rural Backyard Poultry Farming
- Lesson 9: Small Scale Broiler Farming for Meat
- Lesson 10:Commercial Intensive Broiler Farming for Meat Production
- Lesson 11: Small Scale Layer Farming for Eggs
- Lesson 12:Commercial Layer Farming for Eggs
- Lesson 13: Duck Farming for Eggs and Meat
- Lesson 14:Quail Farming for Eggs and Meat
- Lesson 15: Turkey Farming for Eggs and Meat
- Lesson 16:Poultry Breeder Farms and Integrated Mixed Farming
- Lesson 17: Breeds, Varieties and Strains of Poultry
- Lesson 18:Systems of Poultry Breeding
- Lesson 19: Culling of Birds for Profitable Poultry Farming
- Lesson 20:Judging of Poultry for Better Performance
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Introduction to Poultry Farming course is provided by the Indira Gandhi National Open University.
The course is presented through 20 video lessons in a span of 12 weeks.
No, the Introduction to Poultry Farming course does not offer any type of placement assistance.
The candidates are required to score a total of 35% to pass the course.
The Introduction to Poultry Farming online course provides 2 credits to learners.
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