Facilities
Anatomy & Histology Lab
The experimental trainings are performed in this laboratory in order to teach students on the structural composition of animal body . (the study of the structure and organization of living organisms and the structure of different organs). Furthermore, practical trainings are performed on how to take samples from the body of animals (Biopsy or Necropsy) and to teach students how to prepare sliced tissue by the use of modern devices (Tissue processor & Microtome) according to scientific methods, then examining slides under microscopes, to see the histological structure of the different body organs as well as the diagnosis of affected organs histologically. This lab. also could be used for the application of experiments and practical training for other courses.
Among the devices, available in this laboratory are the following:
- Tissue processor
- Microtome
- Oven
- Light Microscopes
- Animals Skeletons.
Anatomy & Histology Lab
The experimental trainings are performed in this laboratory in order to teach students on the structural composition of animal body . (the study of the structure and organization of living organisms and the structure of different organs). Furthermore, practical trainings are performed on how to take samples from the body of animals (Biopsy or Necropsy) and to teach students how to prepare sliced tissue by the use of modern devices (Tissue processor & Microtome) according to scientific methods, then examining slides under microscopes, to see the histological structure of the different body organs as well as the diagnosis of affected organs histologically. This lab. also could be used for the application of experiments and practical training for other courses.
Among the devices, available in this laboratory are the following:
- Tissue processor
- Microtome
- Oven
- Light Microscopes
- Animals Skeletons.
Feed Analysis & Milk Hygiene Lab
Experiments & practical training for students are conducted in this laboratory on the methods used to estimate the proportion (%) of protein, fat , fiber and calories in samples of feed and food, and that is done by using devices with high-tech and sophisticated , as well as performing the experiments and the process that is used to estimate (test) the milk hygiene from the physical , chemical and microbiological aspects. In addition, it can be used for performing experiments and practical exercises concerning tests of soil and irrigation, due to the readiness of the laboratory of tools, equipment and materials.
Among the devices, available in this laboratory are the following:
- Flame Photometer 410,sherwood.
- Ankom 200 fiber analyser A200.
- Ankom Extractor, XT 10 I.
- Kjeldahl distillation & Digestion system.
- Calorimeter C 200.
- Conductivity Meter.
- Daisy II Incubator, Ankom technology.
- Lactometers & Hydrometers.
Parasitology lab
Experimentation and practical training areconducted in this laboratory on finding out & examining the internal parasites (which parasitize within the body of the organism like worms in its different kinds.) and external parasites (which parasitize on the body of the organism from the outside, such as ticks, and fleas -etc.) , by optical microscopes through samples brought by students from the field for testing, then diagnosed for the disease and treatment. This laboratory can be used for experiments and practical training for other courses such as Animal Physiology and others.
Among the devices, available in this laboratory are the following:
- Light Microscopes.
- Sieves.
- Liquid Nitrogen Container.
- Hemocytometer.
Industry
The program has signed memorandum of understanding with Palestine Poultry Company one which allows senior level student to have short term internship in the company’s facilities. For instance , students receive intensive training practices in the feed mill , the hatchery, the slaughter house and the broiler breeder farms. The program has also signed agreement with NGO’S, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Palestinian Union of the Food Industries. These agreements allow fourth year animal products students to conduct training and off- campus lab sessions related to livestock and poultry issues.
Teaching and Learning
The program has well qualified staff who graduated from some of the best known universities in the Western Countries like US and Europe. Staff members employ the latest technologies in teaching. Many courses have practical parts in which students are exposed to practical session that integrates the theoretical aspects of these courses. Recently, e-learning, internet and many other software programs are used in the teaching process. The animal laboratories and the animal farm with its all units ( dairy farm, poultry farm, sheep and goats farm and the mnini-dairy )are all available for training and research for the students. In the fourth year, students are given the opportunity to conduct research and analyze and write results and make presentation for their research projects.
Coursework and Assessment
Students are subjected to various means of assessments. First, second, and final examinations are given to students during every semester. Students are also subjected to oral examination in some courses. Also assignments are given to students to conduct a short research projects in certain topics. Students are asked to write lab reports for every practical session conducted in lab or in farm. At the last semester (fourth year) students are trained in the dairy farm, dairy plant, broiler farm for two months then student spend two more months outside the department. They receive short term training in Palestine Poultry Company. At the end of the semester students are asked to write a final report on skills gained and make presentations in front of their colleagues and teachers.