Agricultural Science (Double Award)

{"examination": "CSEC Agricultural Science (Double Award)", "syllabus_topics": {"Section B: Crop Production": ["Plant Anatomy and Physiology [10, 11]", "Environmental factors affecting crop growth (soil formation, water, nutrients) [12-14]", "Genetics, breeding, and biotechnology in plant improvement [15-17]", "Land preparation and farm machinery [17, 18]", "Crop management (cropping systems, cultural practices, weed/pest/disease control) [19-23]", "Harvesting and post-production management [24, 25]"], "Section C: Animal Production": ["Introduction to animal sciences (breeds and classes) [26]", "Animal anatomy and physiology (digestion in ruminants and non-ruminants) [27, 28]", "Animal nutrition and management (FCR, grazing systems, pests/diseases) [28, 29]", "Beekeeping (apiary establishment and honey production) [29, 30]", "Animal genetics, breeding, and reproduction (AI and incubation) [31-33]", "Animal products and processing [33, 34]"], "Section D: The Business of Farming": ["Economic factors of production [35]", "Value chain and supply chain concepts [36]", "Demand, supply, and pricing [36, 37]", "Farm financing and support services [37, 38]", "Farm organisation, planning, and record-keeping [39, 40]", "Budgeting and business plan preparation [40]", "Marketing of agricultural products [40, 41]", "International trade agreements [41, 42]"], "Section A: Introduction to Agriculture": ["Relationship between agriculture and agricultural science [3, 4]", "History of agriculture in the Caribbean [4]", "Conventional and non-conventional farming systems [4]", "Principles of organic farming [5]", "Importance of agriculture in national, regional, and international economies [6]", "Types of agricultural enterprises [7]", "Functions of local, regional, and international institutions [7, 8]", "Major challenges affecting local and regional agriculture [9]"], "Section E: Crop and Animal Management Technologies (Double Award Only)": ["Environmental monitoring and precision agriculture [43-45]", "Nursery management technologies (composting and propagation media) [45-47]", "Technologies for non-conventional crop production (protected agriculture) [47-49]", "Integrated Pest Management (IPM) [50]", "Advanced management practices for livestock (housing and care of young animals) [51, 52]", "Post-production handling and adding value to products [53, 54]", "Agro-engineering (farm structures, mechanical systems, and safety) [54-56]"], "Section F: Entrepreneurship and Communication in the Agricultural Sector (Double Award Only)": ["Entrepreneurship concepts and forms of business organization [57, 58]", "Steps in establishing an agricultural enterprise [58]", "SWOT analysis for decision making [59]", "Factors contributing to the success or failure of entrepreneurs [60]", "Preparation and purpose of key financial statements (Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) [61]", "Communication channels and factors affecting media selection [61-63]", "Barriers to effective communication and purposes of communication in the workplace [63]"]}}