Bachelor of Agrotechnology

The University of Jember’s Faculty of Agriculture offers eleven different study programs, including the Agrotechnology Study Program (ASP). There are currently 660 undergraduate students enrolled at ASP who are from various Indonesian islands as of 2025, and the number of students is expected to grow, including oversea students. ASP has been internationally accredited by ASIIN since 2021.

Gain expertise in plant cultivation, resource management, and advanced agricultural technologies. Learn how to address environmental challenges, enhance soil and water sustainability, and apply cutting-edge techniques such as biotechnology, remote sensing, and precision farming. Graduates are prepared for careers in research, industry, entrepreneurship, and academia.

Our flexible, digitally enabled Bachelor of Agrotechnology program is intended to improve your analytical problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making. Learn about quantitative methods, statistical analysis, and how to use data and information to build agricultural decision-making.

Course Code
Course Credit

3 credits (equal 4.53 ECTS)

Instructor/Lecturer
  • Prof Tri Agus Siswoyo
  • Wahyu Indra Duwi Fanata SP., M.Sc., Ph.D.
  • Mohammad ubaidillah Ph.D
Course Description

The Agricultural Politics and Policy (POLPER) course provides learning materials aimed at ensuring students: (a) understand the concepts of politics and policy in the fields of economics and agricultural economics/agribusiness, (b) explain the application of economic theory in the implementation of agricultural/agribusiness policies, and (c) analyze and critically assess the dynamics of political and policy developments in agriculture/agribusiness. Final assessment is conducted using an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach. The output of the Project-Based Learning (PJBL) method applied in this course is a scientific study in the form of a group paper.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will master theoretical concepts in applied management, applied economics, agricultural development, entrepreneurship, and agribusiness communication

Prerequisites

None

Participation Limit

20 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, policy briefs, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1Concepts of politics, agricultural politics, policy, and agricultural policy
2Historical dynamics of agricultural politics and the agricultural involution trap
3Principles of economic policy and agricultural policy
4Price floor & price ceiling policies, direct & indirect taxation, and input subsidies
5Welfare generated by market mechanisms
6Welfare distortions caused by price policies, taxation, and input subsidies
7Continuation of welfare distortions due to policy interventions
8Mid-term examination
9Political dynamics of food policy (rice sector)
10Political dynamics of food policy (other food commodities)
11Political dynamics of agricultural policy in the plantation sector (sugar)
12Political dynamics of agricultural policy in the plantation sector (other plantation commodities)
13Political dynamics of agricultural institutions
14Political dynamics of agricultural trade at domestic and international market levels
15Political dynamics of agricultural trade in industrialized countries
16Final examination
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Student worksheet (10%)
  • Project instruction (60%)
  • Mid-term examination (15%)
  • Final exam (15%)
Course Code
Course Credit

3 credits (equal 4.53 ECTS)

Lectures
  • Wahyu Indra Duwi Fanata, S.P., M.Sc., Ph.D
  • Mohammad Ubaidillah, S.Si., M.Agr., Ph.D
Course Description

This course explores the role of biotechnology in improving cereal crops, focusing on genetic transformation, genome editing, molecular breeding, and their applications in enhancing yield, stress resistance, and nutritional value. It provides theoretical insights through lectures and discussions, covering case studies on biotechnological advancements in rice, maize, and sorghum. The course emphasizes the impact of biotechnology on global food security and sustainable agriculture.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the importance of cereals in food security and their biotechnological enhancement.
  • Explain various genetic engineering techniques applied to cereals.
  • Analyze the role of biotechnology in increasing cereal productivity and stress tolerance.
  • Evaluate the potential of biotechnology in pharmaceutical and nutritional improvements in cereals.
Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of genetics and plant biology is recommended

Participation Limit

20 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to textbooks, journal articles, research papers, and video materials related to Bioscience

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1Introduction to the Course
2Overview of Cereals
3Development of Superior Cereal Varieties (Part 1)
4Development of Superior Cereal Varieties (Part 2)
5Genetic Transformation Processes in Cereals (Part 1) 
6Genetic Transformation Processes in Cereals (Part 2) 
7Biotechnology for Increasing Cereal Productivity
8Biotechnology for Biotic Stress Resistance
9Biotechnology for Abiotic Stress Resistance
10Cereal Biotechnology for Pharmaceutical Protein Production
11Cereal Biotechnology for Nutritional Enhancement
12Group Assignment: Study and Present International Scientific Journals on Biotechnology for Stress Tolerance in Cereal Crops
13Group Assignment: Study and Present International Scientific Journals on Biotechnology for Nutritional Enhancement in Cereal Crops
14Group Assignment: Study and Present International Scientific Journals on Biotechnology for Cereal Crop Productivity
15Group Assignment: Study and Present International Scientific Journals on Biotechnology for Pharmaceutical Compound Production
16Final Exam
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Quiz (75%)
  • Research Project and presentation (laboratory experimental) (25%)
Course Code
Course Credit

3 credits (equal 4.53 ECTS)

Lectures
  • Irwanto Sucipto, S.P., M.Si.
  • Wildan Muhlison, S.P., M.Si.
  • Nanang Tri Haryadi, SP., M.Sc.
  • Ahmad Ilham Tanzil, S.P., M.P.
Course Description

The Integrated Pest Management course includes the status and definition of pests, the principles of integrated pest management, and control strategies aligned with ecological concepts pertinent to pest management. The foundation of integrated pest management involves control tactics aligned with ecological concepts pertinent to IPM, enabling the design of suitable IPM strategies for agricultural cultivation. Integrated pest management (IPM) enables the design of appropriate IPM strategies in agricultural cultivation.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • MUnderstand the Urgency of Integrated Pest Management in the context of Sustainable Agriculture System
  • Explain the Concept of Pests (Pest and Non-Pest Arthropods) and
  • Their Control explain the History of Plant Protection and the Development of IPM
  • Explain the Concept and Philosophy of IPM
  • Describe the Principles of IPM and IPM Components, based on ecology, sociology and economics
  • Describe the Principles of Pest and Natural Enemy Identification and Monitoring
  • Analyzing the Concept of Decision Support System and Agroecosystem analysis
  • Describe pest control tactics in IPM
  • Design Integrated Pest Management Recommendations
Prerequisites

Have acquired expertise in pest biology and ecology, or in plant protection studies

Participation Limit

20 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, policy briefs, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1The Urgency of Integrated Pest Management in the
context of Sustainable Agriculture System
2The concept of pests involves both pest and non-pest
arthropods, and also the corresponding control
measures.
3The History of Plant Protection
4Development of Integrated Pest Management
5Integrated Pest Management Concepts
6Integrated Pest Management Philosophy
7IPM Principles and IPM Components, based on ecology, sociology and economics
8Principles of Pest and Natural Enemy Identification and Monitoring
9Monitoring Principles and Technics
10Decision Support System concept and Agroecosystem analysis
11Pest Control Tactics in IPM : Technical, mechanical and physical culture-based pest management tactics
12Pest Control Tactics in IPM : Technical, mechanical and physical culture-based pest management tactics
13Pest Control Tactics in IPM : host plant resistance and pest behavior
14Pest Control Tactics in IPM : Applied Biological Control with Augmentation and Conservation
15Designing Integrated Pest Management Recommendations
16Final Exam
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Assignment (10%)
  • Case Base Learning (15%)
  • Project Base Learning (30%)
  • Practicum (30%)
  • Final exam (15%)
Course Code
Course Credit

2 credits (equal 3.02 ECTS)

Lectures
  • Drs. Yagus Wijayanto, MA., Ph.D.
  • Ika Purnamasari, S.Si., M.Si.
  • Wahyu Nurkholis Hadi Syahputra S.T. M.P.
  • Suci Ristiyana, S.T.P., M.Sc.
  • Dr. Eng. Siswoyo Soekarno, S.TP., M.Eng.,IPM.
Course Description

This course is mainly designed for Agrotechnology Study Program students which includes studies on: Basic concepts of precision agriculture, procedures in precision agriculture, tools used in precision agriculture. Concepts and theories related to assessing variability, managing variability, evaluating precision agriculture, and solving real problems using precision agriculture concepts. This course consists of 3 face-to-face credits and 1 practicum credit.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Be devoted to God and uphold human values ​​in carrying out their duties and contribute to improving the quality of life in society, nation and state.
  • Able to apply the basic concepts of sustainable agriculture to pre-planting, planting and harvest cultivation activities
  • Able to analyze and solve problems in the agricultural sector to make decisions based on data and information using precision agriculture technologies
Prerequisites

Basic knowledge  on soil and plant science and computer uses

Participation Limit

20 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1Lecture syllabus, Semester Learning Plan and Precision Agriculture course contract
2Aspects Aspects of precision agriculture; procedures in precision agriculture
3Definition and explanation of spatial and temporal variability
4Variability in precision agriculture
5Technology in Precision Agriculture
6Technology in Precision Agriculture
7Site Specific Nutrient Management
8Mid term Exam
9Case Method 1
10Case Method 2
11Case Method 3
12Project Based Learning
13Project Based Learning
14Project Based Learning
15Final Exam
16Remedial
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Case Method (20)
  • Project Based Learning (50%)
  • Mid Exam(15%)
  • Final exam (15%)
Course Code
Course Credit

2 credits (equal 3.02 ECTS)

Lectures
  • Agung Sih Kurnianto, S.Si, M.Ling.
  • Nilasari Dewi, S.Hut, M.Si.
  • Dr. Ummi Sholikhah S.P., M.P.
  • Ika Purnamasari, S.Si, M.Si.
  • Irwanto Sucipto, S.P., M.Si.
  • Wildan Muhlison, S.P., M.Si.
  • Nanang Tri Haryadi, SP., M.Sc.
  • Ahmad Ilham Tanzil, S.P., M.P.
Course Description

In the Sustainable Agriculture System course, the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of agriculture will be discussed. agriculture, the emerging global challenges of climate change, resource depletion, and the various movements in agriculture including the Green Revolution, integrated crop management, conservation agriculture, organic farming, sustainable, regenerative, permaculture, and “climate smart” agriculture.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Appreciate sustainability as a basic principle of sustainable agriculture
  • Describe sustainable agriculture, food security and safety from various perspectives.
  • Differentiate Sustainable Agriculture Systems from various sources
  • Analyze why agricultural systems are not only desirable but also necessary to meet the global challenges of the future
  • Synthesize Sustainable Agriculture Systems and its benefits in various perspectives
  • Designing effective, efficient and sustainable industrial agriculture management
Prerequisites

No specific requirements

Participation Limit

25 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, policy briefs, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1Sustainable Concept in Agriculture
2Application of Agroecology in Sustainable Agriculture System
3Economic & social dimensions of sustainable agricultural practices
4Evaluate the types of agricultural systems that are sustainable
5Ethics in sustainable agriculture systems
6Incidence and impacts of land degradation
7Challenges of sustainable agricultural systems
8Rainfed farming in upland and sloping areas.
9Designing Integrated Pest Management Recommendations
10Concepts, strategies and tactics of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Paradigm.
11IPM theory innovation diffusion
12Review of research results on habitat manipulation
for natural enemy conservation and pest
management
13Review of research results on habitat manipulation
for natural enemy conservation and pest
management
14Review of research results on habitat manipulation
for natural enemy conservation and pest
management
15Increased use of resistant host plants in IPM.
16Final Test
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Quiz (10%)
  • Assignment (20%)
  • Case Base Learning (5%)
  • Project Base Learning (10%)
  • Mid Exam (15%)
  • Final exam (20%)
Course Code
Course Credit

3 credits (equal 4.53 ECTS)

Lectures
  • Suci Ristiyana, S.T.P., M.Sc.
  • Drs. Yagus Wijayanto, MA., Ph.D
  • Tri Wahyu Saputra, S.T.P., M.Sc
  • Ika Purnamasari, S.Si., M.Si
Course Description

Micro Irrigation Learning designed to deliver water precisely and efficiently to plant roots directly. Micro-irrigation systems use a variety of methods, such as drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, or more focused surface irrigation, to deliver water directly to the roots of plants.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Explain the basic principles of micro irrigation, including its types such as drip irrigation, sprinklers, and subsurface drip irrigation.
  • Understand the role of micro irrigation in increasing the efficiency of water use in agriculture.
  • Analyzing the Components and Design of Micro Irrigation Systems
  • Identify and explain the function of the main components of a micro irrigation system, such as pumps, filters, pipes, and emitters.
Prerequisites

Students understand the hydrological cycle, water movement in the soil, and plant water needs.

Participation Limit

20 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1Lecture on Micro Irrigation Basics
2Case Study Analysis
3Hands-on Identification of Micro Irrigation Components
4Basic Hydraulic Calculations Workshop
5Field Mapping and Layout Design Exercise
6Micro Irrigation System Installation
7Water Distribution Testing
8Sensor and Automation Integration
9Routine System Maintenance Training
10Troubleshooting Common Problems
11Soil Moisture Monitoring Exercise
12Irrigation Scheduling Workshop
13Comparative Study of Irrigation Methods
14Field Visit to a Micro Irrigation Projec
15Team-Based System Design Project
16Evaluation and Final Project
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Class attendance and in-class participation (10%)
  • Research Project (25%)
  • Research project presentations (25%)
  • Final exam (40%)