Principles of Agricultural Marketing
Complete academic course guide, syllabus breakdown, grading criteria, and exam preparation tips for AEE202 (Principles of Agricultural Marketing) at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka.
Course Overview & Scope
AEE202 (Principles of Agricultural Marketing) is a core undergraduate module offered in the second 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
The lecture series and semester examination for AEE202 are structured around the following core academic modules:
Marketing functions and channels for farm produce
Essential theoretical concepts, class discussions, and exam question focal points.
price formation
Essential theoretical concepts, class discussions, and exam question focal points.
marketing margins
Essential theoretical concepts, class discussions, and exam question focal points.
and the peculiarities of marketing perishable commodities.
Essential theoretical concepts, class discussions, and exam question focal points.
Assessment & Grading Structure
Delta State University evaluates performance in AEE202 through two mandatory components totaling 100 marks:
Mid-semester tests (15 marks), class assignments / practicals (10 marks), and lecture attendance register (5 marks).
Comprehensive written or CBT examination covering all syllabus modules scheduled during exam week.
5.0 CGPA Quality Points Matrix for AEE202 (3 Units)
| Score Range | Grade | Grade Point | Total Quality Points (QP) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70% – 100% | A | 5.0 | 15.0 QP | Excellent / First Class |
| 60% – 69% | B | 4.0 | 12.0 QP | Very Good / Second Class Upper |
| 50% – 59% | C | 3.0 | 9.0 QP | Good / Second Class Lower |
| 45% – 49% | D | 2.0 | 6.0 QP | Fair / Third Class |
| 40% – 44% | E | 1.0 | 3.0 QP | Pass Threshold |
| 0% – 39% | F | 0.0 | 0.0 QP | Fail / Must Carry Over |
How to Score an 'A' in AEE202
Be able to compute a marketing margin from a given set of farm-gate and retail prices without hesitating.
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