COURSE NAME

AGRICULTURE AND MAN

(Pertanian dan Manusia)

COURSE CODE

PRT 2008

CREDIT

2(2+0)

TOTAL STUDENT
LEARNING TIME

81

PREREQUISITE

None

LEARNING
OUTCOMES

Students are able to:

SYNOPSIS

1.

Explain the role of agriculture in the development of

civilization and human well-being (C2)

2.

Describe the importance of agriculture sector in ensuring

food security and as basic resources for industry (P2, TS)

3.

Discuss and evaluate the importance of agriculture resources

and its management for the development of sustainable
agriculture (A3, EM)

This course encompasses the evolution of agriculture from the

beginning to the present as a planned activity for food security and
wealth creation driven by economic development and technology
in a sustainable manner. Modern agriculture is presented as a
science, an art and a business encompassing its role and impact on
resource utilization and human development.
(Kursus ini merangkumi evolusi pertanian daripada permulaan
kepada masa kini sebagai aktiviti terancang untuk sekuriti
makanan dan penjanaan kekayaan, didorong oleh kemajuan
ekonomi serta teknologi secara lestari. Pertanian moden
dipaparkan sebagai sains, seni dan bisnes yang meliputi peranan
dan impaknya terhadap penggunaan sumber dan pembangunan
manusia.)

COURSE
CONTENT
LECTURES

1.

Introduction and scope of modern

agriculture
- Definition and importance of

Contact Hours
2

2.

agriculture
Agricultural systems and practices
Downstream product

Transformation and modernization of

agriculture
- Evolution of agriculture
- Social values and cultures in
agriculture
- Agricultural revolution: causal
factors, characteristics and
implication
- Modernisation in agriculture

3.

Agro-ecological system
- Climate, water, soil, biotic and
human resources
- Impact of climate change on
agriculture
- Environment, pollution and
degradation of natural resources

4.

Genetic resources in agriculture

- Origin and distribution of crops,
livestock and aquaculture
- Germplasm and diversity
- Genetic and conservation of genetic
resources

5.

Agricultural practices in Malaysia

- Agricultural characteristics
- Crop production
- Livestock and aquaculture
production
- Processing and marketing of
agricultural products

6.

Sustainable agriculture
- Sustainable agriculture
characteristics
- Sustainable agriculture practices
- Development of sustainable
agriculture

7.

Innovation and challenges in agriculture

- Research and innovation

technology
Innovation challenges in agriculture

8.

Agriculture and national economic

- Contribution of agriculture sector to
Malaysian economy
- International agriculture trade
- Food security

9.

Approaches to agricultural development

in Malaysia
- National Agricultural Policy
- Agricultural institution, extension
and target groups
- Legislations and standards

TOTAL

28

EVALUATION

Coursework

REFERENCES

1.

100%

Gillespie, J.R & Flanders, F.B. (2009). Modern Livestock

and Poultry Production. 8th edition, New York, Delmar.

2.

Kang, M.S. (2007). Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability: Considerations

for the Future. London, CRC Press.

3.

Manning, R. (2005). Against the Grain: How Agriculture Has Hijacked Civilisation.
New York: North Point Press.

4.

Mazoyer, M. & Roudart, L. (2006). History of World Agriculture: From the

Neolithic Age to the Current Crisis. New York: Monthly Review Press.

5.

Pond, W.G., Nichols, B.L & Brown, D.L. (2009). Adequate food for all: Culture,
Science and Technology of Food in 21st Century. London: CRC Press.