BAG302 Elementary Agriculture and Surveying and Levelling Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BAG302 Elementary Agriculture and Surveying and Levelling (also written as KAG302) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Module 1, Module 2, Module 3, Module 4, Module 5. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BAG302 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BAG302 / KAG302 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Elementary Agriculture and Surveying and Levelling |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BAG302 Elementary Agriculture and Surveying and Levelling Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Module 1
Module 1: Introduction to soils, Nature and origin of soil, Soil forming rocks and minerals, their classification and composition, Classification of soils, Soil taxonomy orders, Important soil physical properties; and their importance, Soil particle distribution, Soil Organic Matter-Its composition and decomposition, effect on soil fertility, Essential plants nutrients. Functions and deficiency symptoms in plants, important inorganic fertilizers and their reactions in soils.
Unit 2: Module 2
Module 2: Definition and scope of agronomy ,Classification of crops, Principles of tillage, water requirement of crops, Crop rotation ,Cropping systems ,Relay cropping ,Mixed cropping, Organic farming-Sustainable agriculture. Soil water plant relationship, crop coefficients, critical stages for irrigation. Scope of horticultural and vegetable crops, Soil and climatic requirements for fruits, Soil and climatic requirements for Vegetables, Soil and climatic requirements for Floriculture crops, High-tech horticulture- Polyhouses for flowers and vegetables.
Unit 3: Module 3
Module 3: Principle and basic concepts of surveying. Plans and maps. Classification of surveying. Basic measurements. Units of measurement. Types of Scales, Principle of chain surveying. Types of Chains. Types of Ranging and Chaining. Chain and tape errors & corrections. Cross Staff, Optical Square, Prism Square. Obstacles in chaining and ranging.
Unit 4: Module 4
Module 4: Methods of traversing. Prismatic compass. Surveyors compass. Angle and bearing, Quadrantal system, Local attraction, Dip of angle. Magnetic declination, plotting a traverse survey, Errors In compass survey. Plane tabling instruments and accessories, Methods and principal, Two points problem, Three points problem, Errors in plane tabling, Computation of areas methods.
Unit 5: Module 5
Module 5: Definition, Basic principal of levelling, Benchmark, Types of levels optical, Levelling staff, Temporary adjustment, Permanent adjustment of levels, Field book entries, Types of levelling, Simple, differential levelling, reciprocal levelling, & profile levelling, Theodolite traversing, Theodolite Surveying, Ranging by theodolite. Temporary & Permanent adjustment of theodolite.
BAG302 Course Outcomes
- Category
- Subject Name Departmental Course
- Scheme and ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE & SURVEYING AND LEVELLING
- Credits
- L-T-P Theory Sessional Total Credit
- Pre-requisites Marks
- (if any) Test Assig/Att.
- 3-1-0
- Basic knowledge of mathematics of higher secondary level.
- At the end of this course, the student will be able to
- CO 1 Remember and understand about soil, its classification, K2 & K1
- properties and nutrients that are essential for plant growth.
- Understand the cropping patterns, scope of agronomy,
- CO 2 horticulture and floriculture in present scenario of K2
- agriculture.
- CO 3 Understand the basic concepts and principle of surveying & K2 & K3
- analyze chain surveying.
- CO 4 Analyze compass surveying and evaluate area of the K4 & K5
- surveyed land.
- CO 5 Understand the basic concepts of leveling and analyze K2 & K4
- theodolite surveying
BAG302 Reference Books
- Identification of rocks and minerals.
- Examination of soil profile in the field.
- Study of different garden tools.
- Chain survey of an area and preparation of plan.
- Compass survey of an area and plotting of compass survey.
- Plane table surveying.
- Contour survey of an area and preparation of contour map.
- Introduction of software in drawing contour.
- Theodolite surveying.
- Ranging by Theodolite, height of object by using Theodolite.
Frequently Asked Questions about BAG302
What is the syllabus of BAG302 Elementary Agriculture and Surveying and Levelling?
The AKTU BAG302 Elementary Agriculture and Surveying and Levelling syllabus is divided into 5 units: Module 1; Module 2; Module 3; Module 4; Module 5. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BAG302?
BAG302 Elementary Agriculture and Surveying and Levelling has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BAG302 the same subject as KAG302?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BAG302 and KAG302 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BAG302 taught in?
BAG302 Elementary Agriculture and Surveying and Levelling is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BAG302 worth?
BAG302 Elementary Agriculture and Surveying and Levelling carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BAG302 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BAG302?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Agriculture Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Agriculture Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.