AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SYLLABUS - CXC | Education

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate

CSEC

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SYLLABUS

Effective for examinations from May/June 2008

CXC 07/G/SYLL 06

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Content

RATIONALE ........................................................................................................................................... 1

AIMS ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

CAREER CHOICES ............................................................................................................................... 2

SUGGESTED RESOURCES ................................................................................................................. 3 ? 4

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT............................................................................................................ 5

SUGGESTED TIMETABLE ALLOCATION ....................................................................................... 5

ORGANIZATION OF THE SYLLABUS............................................................................................... 5

CERTIFICATION AND DEFINITION OF PROFILE DIMENSIONS .............................................. 5

SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ASSESSED ....................................................................................... 6

FORMAT OF THE EXAMINATIONS .................................................................................................. 6 ? 9

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DOUBLE AND SINGLE AWARD OPTIONS. ........................ 10

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND ALLIED SUBJECTS. ............... 10

REGULATIONS FOR RESIT CANDIDATES ..................................................................................... 10

REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES ............................................................................... 10

SECTION A - THE BUSINESS OF FARMING .................................................................... 11 ? 16

SECTION B -

CROP PRODUCTION.................................................................................. 17 ? 25

SECTION C - ANIMAL PRODUCTION.............................................................................. 26 ? 33

SECTION D -

HORTICULTURE.......................................................................................... 34 ? 35

SECTION E -

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT............................................................................. .36 ? 37

GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT ................................. 38 ? 49 RESOURCES .......................................................................................................................................... .49 ? 50

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This document CXC 07/G/SYLL 06 replaces CXC 07/0/SYLL 99 and CXC 29/G/SYLL 99 issued in 1999.

Revised 2006

Please check the website, for updates on CXC's syllabuses.

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Agricultural Science Syllabus

RATIONALE

The Agricultural Science syllabus is designed to allow students to develop knowledge and understanding of the interaction between the component parts of agriculture and the scientific principles that explain the processes that take place when inputs are transformed into outputs. It caters for a broad range of abilities and interests among students in the region. The syllabus requires students to treat with certain conceptual and theoretical issues associated with the discipline, while at the same time providing them with the opportunity to develop a wide range of practical skills and an awareness of the technologies associated with agriculture.

There is a basic similarity in the agriculture of the several territories in the region. However, there are important differences and these must be recognized in the coverage of material in individual territories. Therefore, the syllabus offers the opportunity for special features and challenges of a territory to be closely studied by students in that territory. The syllabus is also designed to provide the basis for post-secondary education and training and the knowledge and skills required for the world of work. The syllabus provides for study leading to a Single Award or a Double Award in the subject.

This syllabus will contribute to the development of the Ideal Caribbean Person as articulated by the CARICOM Heads of Government in the following areas: has developed the capacity to create and take advantage of opportunities to control, improve, maintain and promote physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being and to contribute to the health and welfare of the community and country; and nourishes in him/herself and in others, the fullest development of each person's potential without gender stereotyping and embraces differences and similarities between females and males as a source of mutual strength. Based on the UNESCO Pillars of Learning, this course of study will also contribute to a person who will learn how to do, learn to live together and learn to transform themselves and society.

AIMS

The syllabus aims to:

(i) develop knowledge and understanding of the importance of agriculture to the economies of territories of the Caribbean region;

(ii) provide knowledge of the dynamic nature of agricultural production, post-production and marketing in a complex national, regional and international market;

(iii) develop an appreciation of the importance of agriculture in alleviating poverty, providing multiple pathways to employment and further education, ensuring food security and preservation of the environment.

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