B.Sc Forestry Syllabus and Subjects

B.Sc in Forestry syllabus and subjects aim to prepare the aspirants for the various techniques and skills required for the healthy maintenance and usage of the natural resources available. The aspirants have the right combination of theoretical and practical knowledge by the time they graduate and are ready to be employed in various sectors.

Semester Wise B.Sc Forestry Syllabus

For B.Sc in Forestry syllabus, the first semester starts with an orientation program where the students are briefed about the academic calendar for that particular year. This is followed by a few elective subjects like physical education, etiquette, library orientation, etc. Here are the subjects taught during eight semesters:

B.Sc in Forestry First Year Syllabus

Semester I	Semester II
Fundamentals of Soil Science	Principles and Practices of Silviculture
Introductory Economics	Plantation Forestry
Tribology and Anthropology	Dendrology
Agrometeorology	Biodiversity and Ecology
Cytology and Genetics	Principles of Hydrology, Soil and Water Conservation
Fundamentals of Horticulture	Chemistry and Fertility of Forest Soils
Spoken English and Grammar	Environmental Science
Introductory Crop Physiology

B.Sc in Forestry Second Year Syllabus

Semester III	Semester IV
Soil survey, Remote Sensing and Wasteland Development	Wood Science and Technology
Forest Engineering	Wood Products and Utilization
Wood Anatomy	Livestock Management
Logging and Ergonomics	Silviculture of Indian Trees
Utilization of Non-Timber Forest Products	Nursery Management
Tree Seed Technology	World Forestry Systems
Forest Mensuration	Forest Pathology
Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology	Fundamentals of Wildlife

B.Sc in Forestry Third Year Syllabus

Semester V	Semester VI
Forest Economics Principles and Project Planning	Forest Management, Policy, and Legislation
Forest Business Management	Tree Improvement Principles and Methods
Computer Application and Statistics	Agroforestry Systems and Management
Extension Education Fundamentals	Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Wildlife Management	Forest Entomology & Nematology
Tree Physiology	Communication Skills and Entrepreneurship Development
Ethnobotany	Marketing and Trade of Forest Produce
Silvicultural Systems

Semester VII	Semester VIII
Forestry Work Experience	Experiential Learning (Cultivation and Processing of Medicinal Plants) Work Experience

B.Sc Forestry Subjects 

Syllabus for B.Sc forestry subjects consists of core subjects as well as subjects for improvement of soft skills. There are also paper submissions, project work, field visits, internships, etc. which are all a part of the curriculum. The course includes core and elective subjects, are listed below:

Core Subjects:

• Fundamentals of Soil Science
• Introductory Economics
• Tribology and Anthropology
• Agrometeorology
• Principles of Cytology and Genetics
• Fundamentals of Horticulture
• Introductory Crop Physiology
• Principles and Practices of Silviculture

Elective Subjects:

• Structural Grammar and Spoken English
• Introductory Botany(For non-medical students)
• Basic Mathematics (For medical students)
• Orientation
• Physical Education
• Functional English and Literature (For international students)

B.Sc Forestry Course Structure

B.Sc forestry lasts for four years, with each year comprising two semesters. The subjects in B.Sc Forestry course is categorized into core and elective subjects, followed by a final project. Topics like soil science, anthropology, and horticulture are covered in the course. The course includes the following things:

• Core and Elective subjects
• 8 Semesters
• Projects
• Practicals
• Research

B.Sc Forestry Teaching Methodology And Techniques 

The teaching style of B.Sc forestry is unique compared to other courses with a good combination of classroom learning and various field visits. This helps in a better understanding of the subject for all the aspirants. Students also get to experience what their future work would be like while still being in college, which gives them a sense of clarity about their career. Some of the teaching methodologies are listed below:

• Group Discussion
• Field Trip
• Practical Sessions
• E-Learning
• Co-curricular Activities

B.Sc Forestry Projects

As forestry mainly involves practical work outdoors, projects help students put their theoretical knowledge to good use and make the most out of it. The students have to do projects on various topics given to them by their college in the final two semesters and are graded based on these projects. Some common project topics are as follows:

• Process and Storage of planting material along with its handling.
• Market Survey & Prioritization of species.
• Raising of selected crops.
• Post-harvest management of crops and study of its harvesting.
• Vegetative Propagation under controlled and ambient conditions.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis, Project Report & Presentation

B.Sc Forestry Reference Books

Besides the textbooks that cover the college curriculum, here are some additional forestry reference books to take your knowledge to the next level:

Books	Authors
Forestry Science Introduction	D.V Burton
Forestry : A Subjective Guide for IFS Aspirants	K.T. Parthiban, S. Umesh Kanna, S.Vennila
Indian Forestry: A Breakthrough Approach to Forest Service	K. Manikandan, S. Prabhu
Handbook of Forest Ecology and Biology	Sharad Singh Negi
Farm Forestry in India	Dr. S.Puttaswamaiah
Continuous Cover Forestry	Timo Pukkala, Klaus Von Gadow

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