{"id":1245,"date":"2024-04-06T12:58:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T04:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/?page_id=1245"},"modified":"2024-04-16T10:44:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T02:44:07","slug":"college-of-agriculture-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/?page_id=1245","title":{"rendered":"College of Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>COLLEGE GOALS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a National University\/College of Agriculture in Region IX under National Agriculture and Fisheries Education System (NAFES) of Republic act (RA) No. 8435 of AFMA, the WMSU- CA has the following goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. Excellent and relevant agricultural instruction in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. Relevant and quality researches geared towards agricultural productivity and conservation of the natural resources;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c. Appropriate and comprehensive community-based extension services to improve the quality of life;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d. Efficient and responsive human resources for entrepreneurial undertaking; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e. Sustainable product development and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PROGRAM OUTCOMES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE (BSA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To produce professionals with emerging knowledge and skills in Science and Technology in animal and crop production relevant to community and industry needs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To develop faculty and students&#8217; potential on research activity to become managers and scientists for increase agricultural productivity;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To equip faculty, students and staff with community organizing and technology transfer skills for community developments;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To develop and enhance interest of the students to become skilled producers of sustainable agricultural products; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To serve and cater students who have the learning and love to care for animals and plants, its production and improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY (BSFT)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrate communication skills (i.e. oral and written) that lead to success in a food technology career including preparation of proposals, position papers, technical reports, feasibility studies, communicating technical information to a nontechnical audience, making formal and informal presentations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"2\">\n<li>Explain the functionality of different food ingredients and chemical changes occurring during post-harvest handling, preparation, processing, packaging and storage, including reactions involving carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"3\">\n<li>Understand the international and local regulations required for the manufacture, distribution and sale of food products, either fresh or processed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"4\">\n<li>Understand the role of microorganisms in postharvest handling preparation, processing and preservation, packaging and storage with respect to pathogenic, spoilage, and fermentative microorganisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"5\">\n<li>Understand and apply the principles of engineering as they relate to converting agricultural commodities to the finished products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"6\">\n<li>Understand and apply the principles and various facets of food technology, including sensory evaluation, in practical situations, problem solving and environmental sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"7\">\n<li>Understand and apply basic elements of sanitation and quality assurance programs to assure food safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"8\">\n<li>Evaluate the microbiological, physical, chemical, sensory and functional properties of food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create new product ideas, concepts and procedures leading to innovative food technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS (BSAB)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To produce competitive agribusiness entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills in business management;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To equip students with appropriate business research tools applicable to current business situation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To develop students with business acumen that can assist the various stakeholders in realizing their business potentials;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To train students in actual business venture as well as in application of management principles and modern technologies in agriculture such as training inculcates appreciation and values towards ethical action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (BAT)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To equip students to become technicians and professionals with abilities needed to make practical application of theoretical knowledge and develop entry level occupational proficiency in cluster of jobs in agriculture;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"2\">\n<li>To develop and produce graduates who will become successful agribusiness operators, entrepreneurs, and manager;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"3\">\n<li>To equip students with appropriate knowledge and skills for community development work;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"4\">\n<li>To develop, establish and sustain agricultural technology-based enterprises;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To utilized appropriate agricultural technologies for dissemination and commercialization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRONOMY (MSA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;To produce professionals with advance knowledge and skills in agronomy and crop production practices and techniques relevant to community and industry needs;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"2\">\n<li>To develop faculty and student researchers capable of formulating research protocol\/methodologies, formulating journal articles, publication and implementing research activities geared toward increase agricultural productivity;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"3\">\n<li>To equip faculty, 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