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AEE201
Departmental Core Course

Farm Management I

Complete academic course guide, syllabus breakdown, grading criteria, and exam preparation tips for AEE201 (Farm Management I) at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka.

200 Level
first Semester
3 Credit Units
Agricultural Economics and Extension

Course Overview & Scope

Curriculum Standard

AEE201 (Farm Management I) is a core undergraduate module offered in the first Semester of the 200 Level curriculum at Delta State University. Carrying 3 credit units, it is designed to ground students in fundamental academic principles and prepare them for higher-level departmental specializations.

Students registered for this course are evaluated through continuous assessments, theoretical tests, practical applications (where applicable), and a comprehensive end-of-semester written examination. Meeting attendance and test requirements is compulsory for academic progression.

Detailed Course Outline & Syllabus

4 Topics

The lecture series and semester examination for AEE201 are structured around the following core academic modules:

1

Farm planning

Essential theoretical concepts, class discussions, and exam question focal points.

2

budgeting

Essential theoretical concepts, class discussions, and exam question focal points.

3

and record keeping

Essential theoretical concepts, class discussions, and exam question focal points.

4

with emphasis on decision-making under the resource constraints of smallholder farms.

Essential theoretical concepts, class discussions, and exam question focal points.

Assessment & Grading Structure

30% CA + 70% Exam

Delta State University evaluates performance in AEE201 through two mandatory components totaling 100 marks:

Continuous Assessment (CA)
30 Marks

Mid-semester tests (15 marks), class assignments / practicals (10 marks), and lecture attendance register (5 marks).

Final Semester Examination
70 Marks

Comprehensive written or CBT examination covering all syllabus modules scheduled during exam week.

5.0 CGPA Quality Points Matrix for AEE201 (3 Units)

Score RangeGradeGrade PointTotal Quality Points (QP)Classification
70% – 100%A5.015.0 QPExcellent / First Class
60% – 69%B4.012.0 QPVery Good / Second Class Upper
50% – 59%C3.09.0 QPGood / Second Class Lower
45% – 49%D2.06.0 QPFair / Third Class
40% – 44%E1.03.0 QPPass Threshold
0% – 39%F0.00.0 QPFail / Must Carry Over

How to Score an 'A' in AEE201

Academic Advice
Top Lecturer & Senior Scholar Recommendations

Practice building a simple farm budget by hand - gross margin computation questions appear on almost every paper.

Never Skip Tests: Scoring 25/30 in CA means you only need 45/70 in final exams to secure an 'A'.
Solve Past Questions: At least 60% of exam question formats repeat identical patterns from past sessions.

Prerequisites & Progression

Registration Rule

Before enrolling in AEE201, students must have registered and achieved a passing grade in the following prerequisite course(s):

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