University Requirements Student must complete 19 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10032100	Remedial English	0
Remedial English (E10032100) is a three-hour non-credited English course offered to students who score poorly (i.e. below 50%) on the placement test. Since the major concern of this course is to improve the students? proficiency before starting their ordinary university English basic courses and major courses taught in English, special emphasis has been placed on enhancing the students? ability to effectively acquire the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Specifically, the course attempts to ensure an academically acceptable performance on the part of the students at the level of the English basic courses. Moreover, the course aims at expanding students? vocabulary needed for various tasks.
11000101	Islamic Culture	3
This course aims to establish the concept of Islamic culture and its position among the other international cultures, its position in the Muslim life, its sources, its bases and its characteristics. It also aims to introduce the Islamic culture in faith, worship, relations, morals, and knowledge, to discuss the clash between cultures in addition to Globalization, Human Rights, Woman Rights, Democracy and other contemporary issues.
11000102	Arabic Language	3
This course aims to improve the level of students in language skills and various literary, read and absorb and express written, and oral and tasted literary, through texts flags authors and poets in different eras, lessons in grammar and spelling, and brief definition months dictionaries and Arab old ones the modern and how to use them. This course aims to implement the Arabic language in the areas of reading and expression of both types oral and written communication.
11000103	English Language I	3
University English I (E11000103) is a three credit-hour university-required English language course designed for students who need to work on the four skills of the language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The development of vocabulary and skills of comprehension are integral parts of the course. In addition, various reading strategies (making predictions, identifying main ideas, reading for details, relating information in the text to life experience) are introduced and developed through a wide range of topics for reading and writing. The course encourages a more analytical and independent approach to study and helps prepare the students for any subsequent exam preparation.
11000105	Palestinian Studies	3
The course is mandatory for university students from various disciplines, so it provides students with knowledge and `information about the Palestinian reality and in particular the political developments of the Palestinian cause since its inception until the present day in line social and economic developments and political which constitute the main pillars for the study of the Palestinian political reality. This course aims to study the Palestinian issue from its beginning until present in social, economic and political issues.
11000108	Community Service	1
This course aims to connect university students with charitable, community, and public institutions, while also enhancing students? role towards society and familiarizing them with humanitarian needs by providing assistance to targeted groups. It seeks to improve the living conditions of marginalized and impoverished populations. The course prioritizes achieving the greatest possible number of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the Palestinian context. This is not only through raising awareness and introducing these goals, but also by offering students opportunities to engage practically in implementing various SDGs locally. Students will participate in programs, projects, and activities aimed at reducing poverty and hunger, providing medical services, treatment, and medication to marginalized and poor groups, supporting gender equality and education, including persons with disabilities and special needs, preserving water resources and natural resources, raising awareness on alternative and clean energy, caring for the environment and agriculture, recycling solid materials, rejecting discrimination, promoting green spaces, and encouraging productive and forestry farming. Students enrolled in the course can join different stages designed with alternatives for each phase, allowing them to complete the requirements under flexible conditions. This approach benefits the community while developing students? skills and experiences.
11000117	Leadership and Communication Skills	1
The course aims to assist students in acquiring modern concepts in the field of communication and understanding the essential skills for effective communication with oneself and others. This is achieved through the use of effective teaching methods that rely on student engagement and motivation to learn through training and self-directed learning. The course emphasizes skill development through teamwork and interactive methods, helping students improve their verbal and non-verbal communication skills by learning public speaking and the fundamentals of oration. Additionally, it helps students develop active listening skills, and contributes to enhancing their abilities in dialogue and persuasion, overcoming public speaking anxiety, self-promotion, negotiation, job interviews, presentation and delivery, and writing. The course also provides students with knowledge about innovative and creative ideas that can be implemented, as well as how to write a resume. Furthermore, the course aims to refine students' personalities through participation in group presentations.
11000126	Introduction to Computer Science and Skills	2
This course aims to enrich students with the basic computer skills alongside with the theoretical and practical backgrounds behind those skills. First of all, software and hardware components of a computer are discussed. This forms the substrate from which a student can realize the practical applications of a computer, especially in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thereafter, the student awareness for the security vulnerabilities of a computer system is improved through discussing the threats associated with the absolute dependability on the Internet in storing critical data. This is conducted with presenting the basic secure Internet frameworks for students with emphasis on scientific research platforms (ResearchGate, Google Scholar, LinkedIn,?etc). Finally, word processing, statistical analysis and presentation software are discussed with practical applications in the lab.
11000322	English Language -II	3
University English II is a three-credit hour university-required English language course which is offered to students majoring in Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary, and Information Technology ... etc. Students in this course will be exposed to a range of science-based writings in English that supply students with samples of the kind of academic English they are likely to encounter in their textbooks. Exercises on grammar, vocabulary and textual organization are geared towards developing students? observational and analytical skills that aid comprehension. The course uses an integrated approach which allows for communicative interaction in the class to actively test and broaden the listening and speaking abilities of the students. Furthermore, the acquisition of vocabulary items will be reinforced through their use in written sentences. Additional training in writing will be given through questions and answers, summaries of principal ideas in a reading passage and the preparation of reports.

Speciality Requirements Student must complete 71 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10211103	General Mathematics	3
Topics covered in this course include: the Cartesian plane, equation of a straight line, equations and inequalities; linear programming; functions, their types, and the limits and continuity of functions; derivatives of polynomials, algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions; rules of differentiation, applications of derivatives on extreme values and graphs; definite and indefinite integrals; applications of definite integrals; integration by substitution and by parts; matrices, determinants and solving systems of linear equations; partial differentiation.
10221109	Physics/F.of Agriculture	3
This course is given to non-physics students, it includes the following topics: Vectors. Motion in one and two dimensions. Newton's laws of motion. Rotational motion. Viscosity. Heat and thermodynamics. Elasticity.
10911101	General Botany	4
Plant cells and tissues, plant structure, anatomy and function of plant organ (root, stem, leaf flower, fruits and seed) Plants and energy Nutrition and transport, plant classification, plants ecology.
10911102	General Botany Lab	0	10911101
In the practical part, students will study the anatomy of plant tissues both simple and complex in addition to the structure of stem, root, leaf, flower, fruit and seed of higher plants.
10911201	Principles of Plant Production	3	10911101
This course is designed to cover the importance of plants, plant classification and usages, plant growth and development, effect of environmental factors (climate, soil, growth regulators) on plant production, and cultural practice of plant production (propagation, irrigation, fertilization, propagation, harvest and handling).
10911206	Genetics	3	10916101 or 10911101
This course deals with the principles and experimental evidence leading to our understanding of the gene concept and the role of DNA as genetic material. Patterns of inheritance, the relationship between genotype and phenotype, and transmission, coding, and expression of genetic information are also included.
10911212	Microbiology	3	10911101 or 10916101
This course deals with the scientific foundation of agricultural microbiology. Brief history of microbiology. Classification of microbes. Techniques and methods used in studying microorganisms. Detailed study of different groups of microorganisms, with respect to structure and physiology. Application of microbiology in the field of soil, food, dairy, water, plant pathogen and health area.
10911213	Microbiology lab	0	10911212
The practical part is designed to cover the basic tools needed to study microorganisms (microscope). Studying the different types of bacteria according to their morphology, capsule-forming, spore-forming etc. also covers the basic requirements of bacterial growth and how to prepare media and isolate bacteria using different techniques. The last part covers biochemical tests that are used to differentiate between bacteria.
10911323	Methods of Scientific Research	2	10216235
Introduction to research methodology and research tools, literature review and writing a research paper.
10911324	Internship	5
The student carries out an internship in a company or establishment in his/her professional field. The student selects the company or establishment of his choice with guidance from the course teacher and the internship is coordinated through contact between the department and the concerned company or establishment. The internship program is an extended, structured engagement that allows students to apply academic skills and knowledge in the workplace. The internship will give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; it will give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate student skills and talents. These engagements with the business community are based on a set of learning objectives which help students to prepare to meet career responsibilities after graduation.
10912103	General Chemistry for Agriculture Student	3
This course is designed to give the student basic ideas of structure, bonding, naming of inorganic compounds, balancing chemical equations, arithmetic, laws of gasses, solids, liquid properties, thermochemistry, intermolecular forces, chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases.
10912104	General Chemistry Lab for Agriculture Student	1	10912103
Designed to introduce the students to various experimental practices used in general chemistry, i.e., using balance, make simple chemistry methods such as filtration, titration and gravimetric analysis, make simple metathesis and redox reactions and do some calorimetry experiments and calculations, the synthesis and analysis of aspirin, Empirical Formula of a compound synthesized by combination reaction, determine the reaction rate law experimentally and some factors that affect reaction rate.
10912203	Principles of Farm Machinery	3	10221109
Research and development in farm machinery. Implement types, field capacities, and costs. Mechanical power transmission and power-take-off drives. Hydraulic power transmission and implement controls. Soil tillage and dynamics. Hitch systems and hitching tillage implements. Draft, energy, and power requirements. Typical operating speeds for implements. Coefficients of rolling resistance for pneumatic tires. Graphic symbols for fluid power diagrams. SI units, customary units, and conversion factors.
10912204	Principles of Farm Machinery Lab	0	10912203
The course trains students on the use and maintenance of agricultural machinery, such as agricultural tractors and related equipment used in agricultural operations on the farm, including tractor driving.
10912205	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	3
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of geographic information systems (GIS). The following subjects will be taught: GIS basics, vector and raster data models, geographic data analysis, visualization techniques and geographic overlay
10912211	Principles of Surveying	2
This course aims at providing students with skills to do field measurements of terrestrial features such as buildings, land parcels, and roads. It also aims at enabling students to prepare large-scale maps and plans, using different surveying instruments. The course includes both theoretical and practical materials.
10912234	Organic Chemistry	3	10912103 or 10231103 10912104 or 10231104
This course is designed to introduce some basic organic facts and theories about organic functional groups, organic reactions and mechanism of the reaction, synthesis and preparation of main organic compounds and stereochemistry.
10912235	Biostaistics for Agriculture Students	3
This course introduces the methods of statistical data classification and presentation, as well as their collection, organization and analysis. It also introduces principles of probabilities, some probability distributions, and sampling distributions, testing of hypotheses, simple linear regression and correlation
10912301	Genetic Engineering	3	10911206
This course covers the principle and techniques used in genetic engineering and its application in agriculture; this includes; DNA isolation and purification and gene isolation and modification, genes vector and methods of gene transfer, uses of restriction enzymes and ligation, genetic modification enzymes. Genetic engineering techniques: PCR and electrophoresis, sequencing DNA and hybridization, DNA library, recombinant DNA, current genetic engineering experimentation and progress in these fields as well as ethical considerations of using genetically modified organisms.
10912302	Genetic Engineering Lab	0	10912301
In the practical part, students will learn practically the calibration of pipettes, isolation of plasmid DNA by alkaline lysis method, isolation of genomic DNA from plants, quantification of DNA, detection of plasmid DNA by agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction digestion analysis, competent cell preparation, transformation and efficiency of competent cells, and molecular marker based on PCR
10912333	Entrepreneurship	3
The course introduces students to the concept of entrepreneurship and enterprising, entrepreneurial skills, and differences between an entrepreneur and a regular businessman. Entrepreneurship seen from economic and social perspectives. How to motivate students to be entrepreneurs. The course reviews examples of successful entrepreneurs locally and worldwide. The course also includes discussions and interviews with invited entrepreneurs.
10912417	Climatic Change and Smart Agriculture	3	10916203 or 10911201
During the course the students will develop climate smart agricultural farming systems for their case. The student will assess the greenhouse gas emission and the climate change impacts using simple farming systems models. Based on these analyses the student will design different adaptation and mitigation measures which need to be integrated into a climate smart strategy for their case.
10916101	General Zoology	4
This course introduces students to the study of zoology at the cellular, organism and function levels. Provides the students with introduction to animal classification, evolution, reproduction, development, animal diversity and ecology.
10916102	General Zoology lab	0	10916101
The laboratory section allows students to become familiar with the form and function of major animal phyla through observation of living animals, prepared slides and models.
10916203	Principles of Animal Production	3	10916101
This course deals with the role of farm animals in providing food and other products to the human being. Animal products (milk, meat, wool, eggs and leathers). Basic terminology common to animal science. Common breeds of farm animals, the basic scientific principles of feeding, reproduction, breeding and management of farm animals
10917208	Design of Agricultural Facilities	2	10916203 or 10911201
This course deals with the study of agricultural structures, plans, loads, construction materials and layout and design. The course also deals with the study of design and installation of different livestock and crops production systems.
10926211	Principles of Agricultural Economics	3	10211103
In this course, students are introduced to economic principles which include the relationships among production inputs and the relationship between inputs and outputs. The course also introduces productivity, production laws, costs, status of agriculture in the economic statement and qualities characterizing work in agriculture. The course ends with a look at various branches of agricultural economics with emphasis on agricultural policies adopted by some Arab countries.
10926322	Marketing Agricultural Products	3	10916101 or 10911101
This course introduces activities related to transfer of commodities properly from producers to consumers. In this context, students are introduced to all efforts devoted to transfer, storage, and packaging of agricultural produce. Students are also introduced to other marketing services, in terms of funding, selling and purchasing, agricultural markets in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and the intermediaries. This course ends with light shed on marketing costs, marketing efficiency, and final agricultural marketing purposes.
10926423	Feasibility Studies & Projects Evaluation	3	10926211
This course aims to introduce how to undertake feasibility studies particularly in terms of market study and assess the demand for sales. Analysis of materials and inputs and their characteristics, the study of technical feasibility, manpower, costs, implementation schedule, and study the financing of projects (Project Finance) and the financial evaluation and economic analysis and profitability. In addition to national profitability of the project or what is known as (Benefit-Cost-Analysis) and strategies for investment decisions, and standards of comparison between the projects under study, with practical case studies.

Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 10 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10911326	Fresh Herbs Production	4	10911201
The course develops skills needed to manage a herb business, and knowledge about identification, growing, processing and marketing herbs and herb products. This includes mainly the general cultural practices used for the growing of herbs, harvest and postharvest technique. The course uses an industry-based learning approach as a main teaching methodology; cases and practical problems are given to students over the course after presenting the pertaining theoretical topics. Students will work in teams to address these cases and problems. The specifications of these cases and problems are borrowed from the private sector. A company tutor provides students with the necessary information and helps specify what type of knowledge or procedures need to be employed. Each team will deliver a presentation on the findings on each case or problem. Both teacher and company mentor will evaluate the solutions provided by each team along with the presentation.
10911327	Fresh Herbs Production lab	0	10911326
The practical part of the course is offered in the same semester with Fresh herbs production. The lab concentrates on identification of herbal plants, developing guidelines for the general culture of herbs, propagation methods, maintenance program for pest and disease control, harvesting technique, drying and extracting of the natural products. The practical work will also include seeking solutions to the problems provided in the theoretical part. Site visits to partner companies will be organized during the course.
10911351	Principles of Forestry	3	10911201
This course highlights the economic and environmental significance of trees, classification of forests, objectives and methods of afforestation, forest ecology, and silvicultural practices. The course also looks at forest nurseries, afforestation methods, forest measurement, and forest maintenance.
10911352	Principles of Forestry lab	0	10911351
The practical part of the course includes; studying of forest trees morphology and identification, in addition to seed collection and storage of forest trees and their propagation, and forest measurements.
10911353	Forage Crop Production	3	10911101
This course deals with economic importance and nutritional value of green forage crops, history of their development, plant description and environmental requirements, methods of production, ways of green crop storage, production of seeds and appropriate crops grown in arid areas and mechanization of forage production.
10911354	Forage Crop Production lab	0	10911353
The Lab section covers the following practical topics: cultivation practices of forage crops, identification of the different growth stages of forage crops including the morphological and botanical description of growth stages. Forage quality as determined by chemical composition, environment, and agronomic practices. In addition to best agricultural practices for forage crops cultivation includes the seeding depth, irrigation methods and crop water requirement, land preparation, and basic fertilization requirements, Seed sowing rate.
10911356	Agricultural Pesticides	2
This course aims at establishing knowledge of pesticides classes or types, nomenclature and terminology, in addition to establishing knowledge of proper handling and application of pesticides and to know the principles of pest control on vegetables, fruit trees etc. Topics covered in this course are agricultural pests, different pesticides, ways of fighting and killing these pests chemically, the economic importance of pesticides, history of pesticides, their types, formulation, application techniques, registration of pesticides and registration laws, and problems arising from the use of agricultural pesticides.
10911357	Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture	3	10921203 or 10921201 or 10916203 or 10911201
This course highlights the current world and local status of organic farming. Importance of organic food. Laws and regulations for production of organic food, systems used in production of organic food from animals and crops, and marketing of organic food. Importance of sustainable agriculture, farming techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare. Relationship between organic farming and sustainable agriculture. Certification and Marketing of organic food.
10912311	Experimental Design and Anaysis	3	10216235 or 10912235
This course aims to introduce students to the principles and methods of experimental design and statistical analysis, correlation, linear and multiple equations, and also includes calculating and interpreting variance or variables and their various methods. It also covers a number of designs and methods for differentiating between coefficients, as well as introducing students to how to use computers in statistical analysis.
10912328	Artificial Intelligence and its Application in Agriculture	2
This course will help students to understand artificial intelligence. How to integrate AI in the agricultural production cycle. Challenges faced in Agriculture with traditional farming techniques. How we can overcome challenges in Agriculture with the Application of AI
10912355	Special Topics in Plant Production	3	10911201
This course covers topics in plant production and protection, soil science and other related sciences which have not been covered or have been marginally covered in other courses.
10912418	Agricultural Waste Management	3
This course provides hands on planning and designing agricultural waste management systems with an emphasis on systems for plant, livestock and poultry residues. It provides guidance in developing an agricultural waste management system that manages the waste from its production through its utilization using sustainable ecofriendly techniques.
10912424	Micropropagation	3	10911319
This course introduces the students to the different aspects of plant tissue culture and the main application of this technique. Plant tissue culture is the science of growing plant cells, tissues or organs in vitro. Principles and culture techniques of cells, callus, organs, pollen, anthers, embryos, and protoplasts. The applications in clonal propagation include techniques and methods used to propagate plants through both regeneration and embryogenesis.
10912425	Micropropagation Lab	0	10912424
The practical part of the course includes the practical aspects of micropropagation including lab design, media preparation, explant disinfestation, establishment, multiplication, rooting and acclimatization.
10912426	Environmental Impact Assessment	3	10916203 or 10911201
This course covers the relationship between environmental impact (EIA) and political environment law, and reviews the methods of environmental impact assessment. Method for environmental impact assessment, prediction and mitigation. Contents of the EIA report. The environmental impact of different agricultural systems will be discussed in the context of Palestinian environmental legislations, which includes licensing and ways to reduce environmental pollution from agricultural activities. Environmental management and case studies.
10912450	Olive Production Technology	3	10911214
The topics that will be covered are sitting, choosing appropriate olive varieties, planting the trees, olive nutrition, irrigation design, fertilization, pest and disease management, pruning as well as manual and mechanical harvesting methods. Olive oil quality and grades
10912452	Tropical Fruits Production Technology	2	10911214
Identification of tropical fruit crops, and their categories. The economic importance of fruits. Factors affecting their cultivation. Climatic and soil requirements. Distribution of tropical fruit crops - mango, banana, papay, guava, pineapple, avocado, litchi, carambola, etc. Site selection, planning, land preparation, agriculture. Crop Improvement Practices. Orchard maintenance. Harvesting, grading, storage, packaging, processing and marketing.
10917341	Domestic Animal Husbandry	2	10916203
This course deals with the study of nutrition, breeding, and caring for domestic animals like goats, sheep, horses, poultry and pet animals.
10917350	Special Topics in Animal Production	3	10916203
This course covers topics in animal production which have not been covered or have been marginally covered in other courses.
10917355	Urban Planning and Land Use	3	10916203 or 10911201
The course mainly focuses on some of the fundamental concepts in urban planning and land use and the process through which the land uses are designated and allocated and planned. The course follows an interdisciplinary approach in exploring the various dimensions of planning in order to reflect the divergent interests of different stakeholders of the planning process including the public, the decision makers, the developers, and environmentalists.
10917429	Meat Production and Technology	2	10916203
This course deals with the study of the importance of meat production in the world, meat animal breeds with focus on beef cattle breeds, production and modern housing systems and equipment, fattening of meat animals, factors affecting carcass and meat quality. Meat cuts and meat grading systems and marketing.
10926226	Agriculture in Palestine	2	10916101 or 10911101
This course traces development and importance of agriculture at local and Arab level. The course covers agricultural climate, production elements, plant production in irrigated and rainfall areas. In addition, the course looks at animal production, agriculture systems, agricultural institutions, agricultural learning, and agricultural problems in the region.
10926241	Agricultural Extension	3	10926211
The course aims to help students develop basic concepts and principles of the agricultural extension system. Introduce the role of agricultural extension in agricultural development, the concept of extension, the historical development, objectives and philosophy of agricultural extension, the factors affecting its effectiveness, the communication process, the role and qualifications of extension agents and the training process in the preparation and evaluation of extension programs; The adoption of improved technology, the extension systems used in some developed and developing countries, and the development of agricultural extension in Palestine.