CONTENTS
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1
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1.1
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Khulna University (KU)
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1
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1.1.1. Vision and Mission of KU
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1
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1.2
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Agrotechnology discipline:
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2
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1.2.1. The main objectives of the sub-project
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3
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1.2.2. Strategies followed
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3
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1.2.3. SWOT Analysis of AT discipline
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3-4
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2. 2. AIMS, LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAMME DETAILS
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5
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2.1
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Aims of the program
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5
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2.1.1 Undergraduate program
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5
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2.1.2 Postgraduate programs
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5
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2.2
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Intended Learning outcomes of the programs
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5
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2.2.1. Undergraduate program
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5
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2.2.2. Postgraduate programs
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6
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2.3
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Brief history of the programs reviewed
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6
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2.3.1. Undergraduate Program
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6
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2.3.1.1. Organizational framework (Academic calendar)
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6
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2.3.1.2. Grading system and grading scale
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7
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2.3.1.3. Distribution of Marks: Each course
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7
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2.3.1.4. Examination
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8
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2.3.1.5. Study Tour
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8
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2.3.1.6. Extension Field Trip
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9
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2.3.2. Postgraduate Program
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9
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2.3.2.1. Duration of the program
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9
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2.3.2.2. Course requirements
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9
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2.3.2.3. Research requirements
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9
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2.3.2.4. Thesis evaluation
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10
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3. METHODOLOGY
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10
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4. GOVERNANCE: ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
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10
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4.1
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Present Scenario
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10
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4.2
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Faculty views over Governance
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11
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4.3
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Staff views over Governance
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11
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5. INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE AND FACILITIES (FACILITIES TO SUPPORT TEACHING & LEARNING PROCESS )
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11
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5.1
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Present Scenario
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11
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5.1.1 Lecture theatres
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11
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5.1.2 Farm facilities
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12
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5.1.3 Lab facilities
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12
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5.1.4 Library facilities
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12
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5.1.5 Other facilities
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12
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5.1.6 IT facilities
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12
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5.1.7 Residence facilities
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13
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5.1.8 Cultural activities
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13
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5.1.9 Games and sports facilities
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13
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5.1.10 Health care center
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13
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5.1.11 Transport facilities
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13
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5.1.12 Office staffs
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13
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5.1.13 Office space
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13
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5.2
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Graduating student views over institutional structure and facilities
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14
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5.3
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Faculty views over institutional structure and facilities
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14
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5.4
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Staffs views over institutional structure and facilities
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15
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6. CURRICULUM DESIGN, CONTENT AND REVIEW
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15
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6.1
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Present Scenario
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15
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6.1.1 Curriculum Design
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15
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6.1.2 Curriculum Content
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15
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6.1.3 Curriculum Review
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16
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6.2
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Graduating student views over Curriculum
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16
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6.3
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Alumni views over curriculum
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17
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6.4
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Faculty views over curriculum
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17
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7. TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS
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17
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7.1
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Present Scenario
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17-18
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7.2
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Graduating student Views over Teaching-Learning and Learning Assessment
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18
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7.3
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Alumni Views over Teaching-Learning and Learning Assessment
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18
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7.4
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Faculty Views over Teaching-Learning and Learning Assessment
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19
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7.5
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Evaluation of questions by the teachers
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20
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8. QUALITY OF STUDENTS INCLUDING STUDENT PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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23
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9. THE EXTENT AND USE OF STUDENT FEEDBACK, QUALITATIVE & QUANTITATIVE
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23
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10. POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
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23
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11. PEER OBSERVATION
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24
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12. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
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24
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12.1
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Present scenario
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24
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12.2
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Alumni views over achievement of different skills through these programs
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24
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12.3
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Graduating student views over achievement of different skills through these programs
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25
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12.4
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Impact of Curriculum on the Development of Graduate Generic Skills
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25
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12.5
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Graduating students’ self evaluation of Generic Skills:
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27
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13. ACADEMIC GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
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27
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13.1
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Present Scenario
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27
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13.2
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Faculty views over the issues related to student support, counseling and development
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28
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13.3
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Graduating student views over the issues related to student support, counseling and development
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28
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13.4
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Alumni views over the issues related to student support, counseling and development
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29
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14. RESEARCH AND EXTENSION
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29
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14.1
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Present Scenario
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29
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14.2
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Graduating students views over research and extension
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29
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14.3
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Alumni views over research and extension
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30
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14.4
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Faculty views over research and extension
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30
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14.5
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Staffs views over research and extension
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30
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15. PROCESS CONTROL
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31
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15.1
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Present Scenario
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31
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15.2
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Graduating students views over process control
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31
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15.3
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Faculty views over process control
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31
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15.4
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Alumni views over process control
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32
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16. EVALUATION OF THE GRADUATES BY THE EMPLOYERS
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32
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17. IDENTIFIED STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE RUNNING PROGRAMS
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33
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18. RECOMMENDATIONS
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34
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19. APPENDICES
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35
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19.1 Interview schedule
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35
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19.1.1. Interview schedule for Discipline Faculties/Teachers of the HEQEP funded Sub-Project
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35-37
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19.1.2. Interview Schedule for Graduating Student Survey of the HEQEP funded Sub-Project
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38-41
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19.1.3. Interview Schedule for Alumni Survey of the HEQEP funded Sub-Project
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41-43
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19.1.4. Interview Schedule for Supporting Staffs Survey of the HEQEP funded Project
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44-45
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19.1.5. Interview Schedule for Employers Survey of the HEQEP funded Sub-Project
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45-46
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19.2
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Summary of courses and curricula for the four years degree of bachelor of science in agriculture
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46-51
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19.3
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Comparison of courses of existing and proposed and curricula for the four years degree of bachelor of science in agriculture
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52-57
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