AGCP 3014

LEVEL: III

SEMESTER: 1 

COURSE TITLE: PRINCIPLES OF COMMODITY UTILISATION

PRE-REQUISITES: NONE

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Definition of value-added concept; principles involved in the transition from primary to secondary and tertiary level products; factors affecting alternative utilization of agricultural crops; production-led marketing versus market-driven production; quality management and utilization of value-added crop products from: banana, sugar cane, cocoa, coffee, coconuts, pineapple, cassava, sweet potato, aroids, yam, citrus, plantain, breadfruit, avocado, mango, sapodilla, soursop, tamarind, limes, breadnut, immature vegetables, leafy vegetables, fruit-type vegetables, flower-type vegetables, corn, rice, pigeon peas, black eye, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg and mace; sanitation, hygiene and waste, recovery; biotechnology of crop products: benefits and concerns.

ASSESSMENT: Coursework 40% Final examination 60%