Farm automation is an important field wherein IT finds its application. This course introduces the basic concepts of Electronics and Instrumentation enabling the student to have a knowledge of different sensors, gadgets that are used in farm automation. Working principles of elements of electronics like resistors, capacitors, thermistors, amplifiers which constitute the working bascis of sensors and transducers are dealt in the course. Building of simple sensors using above components constitutes the practical part. Signal transmission topics like modulation, demodulation are the additional topics. Evaluation process tests the ability to design a automated environment using standard specifications of sensors and gadgets available commercially.

Communications and IT Skills (CIT)

Understanding customer requirements and proposing design solutions is an integral part of a professional’s work. Therefore, written and oral communication and presentation skills, as also basic IT productivity skills, must be acquired by any person working in the field of IT. This practice-oriented course introduces the student to some of the basic skills which will prove useful to him/her in achieving professional success.

Computer Programming (CPR)

This course aims to develop proficiency in programming skills, using the programming language C as the vehicle.

Development Economics (DEC)

Rural/Farming community being the main target community for application of IT tools learnt in this program; an understanding of the economical status and development initiatives that effect their upliftment and participation in contributing to global development becomes very essential. This course is an odyssey through the different economical models in existence (from the Gandhian to the modern Smith model) and also discussions on the economic suitability of IT applications for different scenarios.

Precision Farming (PRF)

This course explores the vistas of modern agriculture like farm automation, application of advanced technologies like precision agriculture, crop monitoring using Remote sensing, Global positioning systems, farm automation, Geo informatics, introduction to crop modeling/simulation, site specific farm practices, variable rate application, environment control, decision support systems and green house concepts.

Automation, Interfacing and Networking (AIN)

Topics in the course include understanding PC architecture, terminal devices and their potential applications, concepts of communication networks, use of a broadband network to develop rural areas with mobile applications and fixed line services, concepts of automation and applications, analysis of various case studies in field of Agriculture. Labs facilitate hands-on experience on PC troubleshooting, replacing modules and Assembling, Digital control - open loop, closed loop, PC Interfacing through serial port to external circuits (and micro-controllers).

Database Management and Administration (DMA)

This course introduces the basic concepts and techniques of databases, different types with emphasis on the design of a database and covers the ER and Relational model in detail. Basics of querying, Relational algebra, Structured Query Language and design of a Graphic user Interface for querying from database are dealt. Students develop their skill of designing a practical database and designing a user interface by taking a real world problem from the agricultural domain.

Introduction to Object Oriented Programming (IOP)

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of designing and programming from an object-oriented perspective. Topics include: designing an object model; classes, objects, methods and messages, encapsulation and inheritance, reusability and polymorphism. Programming skills in object oriented perspective are developed through the C++ language.

Multimedia Technologies (MMT)

Images, graphics, sound have greater impact in conveying a message than simple text. This forms the basis of this course: using various media in an effective manner to richly render an information sytem to be more expressive and easily comprehensible. Concepts of design, information architecture and navigation are the potential topics covered. Practical part includes developing a Multimedia CD ROM using various available image, animation, sound, video and web design tools.

Remote Sensing and GIS (RSG)

Remote sensing is a tool put to use for agricultural development from the time it was realised. This course covers the basics and working principles of Remote sensing, Global position systems and Geographic Information System. Practical part includes mapping of satellite images, identification and classification of different classes, Image processing, computing indices related to agriculture using image data, digital image interpretation and creating geo-referenced databases using GIS Tools.

Applications of Mathematical Models in Agriculture

Topics covered are IT and Cyber extension/Agriculture extension , Soil and water preservation, Renewable energy resources, Use of solar energy, bio-gas, wind energy, bio-mass for rural areas. Automation of agro-processing equipments, Value additions in agro-products – Development of computer interface to automate agro-processing machineries. Bio-technology, Graphical User Interface , Object-Oriented Analysis & Design.

Principles of Management

Modules on Entrepreneurship, Principles of business accounting, Supply chain management, Theory of management: organization structures, behavioral science are covered in this course.

System Design

Introduction to design, Modeling/ Design of agro-products/ farm implements, Features of Software for Agriculture/Agro-software and Documentation.

User Interface Design

Aesthetics, perception, design of interface,usability heuristics and core decisions.

Web Technologies and E-Commerce