| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Prerequests |
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10211103
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General Mathematics
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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. |
|
10216235
|
Biostatistics for Medical and Health Sciences
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3 |
|
| A theoretical compulsory course of three lectures per week aims to provide students with basic knowledge in statistics needed in the field of pharmaceuticals. These skills include reading, analysis, interpretation, and application of research findings. It includes descriptive statistics, sampling methods, statistical inference, analysis of clinical and drug trials including bioequivalence, validation of results, examination of the dissolution of drug forms, standardization of weight and components of drug forms, etc. This course also deals with issues related to some statistical tests to compare the results of two or more groups, such as the T-test, Wilcoxon test, ANOVA and Tukey test. The focus is also on the methods used in the study of epidemiology and discussing the design of the experiment during Development of pharmaceuticals |
|
10221109
|
Physics/F.of Agriculture
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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. |
|
10231103
|
General Chemistry for Agriculture Veterinary Medicin
|
3 |
|
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10231104
|
General Chemistry Lab. for Veterniary Medicin
|
1 |
|
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10231234
|
Organic Chemistry (Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine)
|
3 |
|
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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. |
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10911102
|
General Botany Lab
|
0 |
|
| 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
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3 |
|
| 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). |
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10911202
|
Entomology
|
3 |
|
| This course deals with insects morphology, internal anatomy and biology, external form, functions and body extras as well as their changes to suit their environment, insect order and behavior, their types and environmental factors influencing their numbers as well as their classification. The course ends with an examination of ways of fighting these harmful insects by using chemical pesticides and other ways, in addition to damages resulting from insects and their control. |
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10911203
|
Entomology Lab
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0 |
|
| The practical part of the course includes observation during the laboratory sessions of different types of insect's antennae and their modifications, mouthparts and their modifications, legs and their modifications, wings and their types and abdominal appendages and their types. It also includes observation of some internal organs of the insects and their parts. In addition to that, the students identify different types of insect's larvae and pupae. They also collect insects and classify them according to the major groups of the insects. |
|
10911204
|
Principles of Soil Science
|
3 |
|
| This course covers basic concepts and principles of knowledge of soil science. The course will be directed towards delivering theoretical and practical understanding of soil basics and the importance for the agricultural production system. Students will earn knowledge in Soil Science - agriculture related topics as: Soil formation; examination of chemical, physical and biological properties of soils, interaction between soils, plants and the environment; function of soils in ecosystems with an emphasis on soil nutrients and fertility, and water quality. |
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10911205
|
Principles of Soil Science Lab
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0 |
|
| The course is aiming to enrich students' practical knowledge and train them to carry out practical and laboratory tests to link the theoretical course parts with the agriculture system and plants needed for growth and production. Students will be introduced to soil sampling techniques, basic lab skills required for analysis of soil physical properties (soil bulk density, particle density and porosity, soil texture, color of soil and soil moisture content -water content). In addition to soil chemical properties (Soil pH and soil salinity - electrical conductivity, sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), chlorides in the soil extract and organic matter in the soil). |
|
10911206
|
Genetics
|
3 |
|
| 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. |
|
10911208
|
Vegetable Production
|
3 |
|
| This course deals with the examination of vegetables in terms of their economic importance and nutritional value, plant taxonomy, appropriate environmental conditions, culture, agricultural operations pertinent to the produce, transport, storage, agricultural techniques and their timing, under rainfall, irrigated and protected conditions. |
|
10911209
|
Vegetable Production Lab
|
0 |
|
| In the lab period students will be able know botanical description of vegetables, establish fields starting from seeding and planting, propagation, spacing, cultural practices (replanting, thinning, irrigation, fertilization, training & pruning, harvest & handling, growth regulators) and production structure. |
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10911212
|
Microbiology
|
3 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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. |
|
10911214
|
Pomology
|
3 |
|
|
10911215
|
Pomology lab
|
0 |
|
|
10911301
|
Field Crop Production
|
3 |
|
| This course will cover the principles of field crops production including the following topics; field crops classification as agronomic classification, special-purpose classification, and botanical classification. Factors affecting field crop growth and yield; environmental factors affecting field crops growth, development and production. Modern crop improvement techniques and production practices. Major Cereal field crops; Legumes field crops (pulses); Forage crops, Industrial crops will be also covered during the course in respect to botanical description, importance and nutritional value, growth stages, climate and soil requirements, nutrient requirements, yield and yield components. Furthermore the role of field crops in crop rotation and agriculture cultivation system will be included. |
|
10911302
|
Field Crop Production lab
|
0 |
|
| The practical part of the course aims toward introducing the students to the principles of seed testing and conducting laboratory tests to examine the field crops seeds germinate and viability testing methods, physical purity tests, seed samplings, seeding rate, field crops seed handling and storage. As well as, studying seed germination types. The practical part also includes growing some field crops and the identification of growth stages and applying different modern agricultural practices in field crops production such as cultivation methods, tillage seeds, soil preparation, sowing depth, irrigation, fertilization and salinity tolerance, weed control and Roguing and methods of harvesting. |
|
10911305
|
Plant Physiology
|
3 |
|
| This course deals with the soil-plant relationship in terms of the diffusion process, osmosis potential, water absorption, water translocation processes, metabolism processes, photosynthesis in terms of its mechanism and occurrence, nutrient absorption, plant hormones (phytohormone), growth, nutrient transfer, plant growth regulating substances, dormancy and germination. |
|
10911306
|
Plant Physiology lab
|
0 |
|
| Students will be trained to conduct experiment related to plant physiology these experiments covers the methodology to measure the absorption and transpiration process, photosynthesis and some other physiological processes, such as guttation , forms of stomata, measurement of the effectiveness of some plant enzymes and hormones, the estimation of water stress and osmotic potential in plant tissues. |
|
10911309
|
Plant Pathology
|
3 |
|
| This course deals with the study of plant diseases (fungal, bacterial, viral…) and ways of their development and occurrence, and the relationship between the cause and effect as well as the influence of environmental factors on plants starting from their growth up to storage and marketing. The course also looks at the cycle of disease incidence, ways of its resistance with special emphasis on some of the diseases that damage agricultural crops in the regions, in terms of symptoms, cycles, development and eventual control methods used against them. |
|
10911310
|
Plant Pathology lab
|
0 |
|
| The practical part of the course mainly includes application of Koch’s postulates for diagnosis of plant diseases then examination of fresh samples of plants infected with the common plant diseases such as Pythium diseases, Phytophthora diseases, Downy mildew diseases, Powdery mildew diseases, peach leaf curl, Apple scab, soil borne diseases, Bacterial citrus canker, Tomato and cucumber mosaic virus and other diseases. Thelaboratory examination includes making cross sections and slide preparations for the causal agents of the above diseases, in addition to the description of the symptoms of infection. Field trips for infected plants are carried out for seeing and collecting infected samples then submit a preserved plant disease collection at the end of course. |
|
10911311
|
Economic Entomology
|
3 |
|
| This course deals with the identification of insects which cause economic damage to plants including a description of insects and their life cycle, and type of damage-control measures. It covers pests from the following orders: homoptera, hemiptera, thysanoptera, diptera, coleopteran, lepidoptera, hymenoptera. |
|
10911312
|
Economic Entomology lab
|
0 |
|
| The practical part of the course mainly includes description and knowledge of the characteristics of common insects that cause economic damage to agricultural crops such as Whiteflies as the tobacco whitefly, Aphids with different types, Scale insects with different types, Stem borers as almond & peach stem borers, Bark beetles as almond & olive bark beetles,Cuttingworms, Corn stem borer, Migratory locusts and stored-products insects with different types and other common insects. The laboratory examination of above-mentioned insects includes making a description of adult stage (male & female), immature stages (eggs, larvae, nymphs, pupae) after collecting them from infested plants, in addition to the description of thesymptoms of infestation with these insects and seeing them. Field trips for infested plants are carried out for seeing and collecting infected samples (insects & infested organs) then submit a preserved collection at the end of the course |
|
10911313
|
Irrigation and Drainage Systems
|
3 |
|
| This course deals with water flow in pipes and canals, irrigation systems and installations, measurement of irrigation water, surface water, sprinkle irrigation, drip irrigation, programming and management of irrigation systems, water quality and salinity, and the basics of agricultural drainage. Students also learn about soil-water relationship, ground water and water wells, agriculture and drainage. |
|
10911314
|
Irrigation and Drainage Systems lab
|
0 |
|
| The practical part of the course covers plant water requirement estimation, layout of irrigation network, in addition to experiments that cover the principle of drainage |
|
10911317
|
Floricuture and Landscape
|
4 |
|
| The course is a study of elements and principles of landscape design, lawns establishment and maintenance, and landscape plants (trees, shrubs, vines) and their environment and cultural practices. 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. In the lab period the students will be able to apply principles and steps of landscape, understand and take care of landscape plants. |
|
10911318
|
Floricuture and Landscape lab
|
0 |
|
| 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. |
|
10911319
|
Plant Propagation and Nurseries
|
4 |
|
|
10911320
|
Plant Propagation and Nurseries lab
|
0 |
|
|
10911321
|
Agricultural Machinery
|
3 |
|
|
10911322
|
Agricultural Machinery lab
|
0 |
|
|
10911323
|
Methods of Scientific Research
|
2 |
|
| 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. |
|
10911326
|
Fresh Herbs Production
|
4 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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. |
|
10911403
|
Principles of Plant Breeding
|
3 |
|
| This course deals with the principles of genetic directly related to plant breeding, and methods and techniques used in this area. Selection methods for self-pollinated and cross-pollinated crops to increase productivity and disease resistance. Modern techniques in plant breeding focusing on marker assisted selection. |
|
10911405
|
Integrated Pest Management
|
2 |
|
| This course deals with the basic concepts of integrated pest management emphasizing ecological principles, integration of chemical, biological, cultural, and physical tactics into an overall strategy for the agroecosystem. Pesticides, cultural practices, host resistance, biological control, sterility principles. Economic of pest control and pest/host relationships. |
|
10911406
|
Plant Nutrition
|
3 |
|
| This course deals with plant growth factors, plant nutrient elements and their relationship with productivity, fertilization of plants, methods of adding these elements and their availability in plants. These elements include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and other trace elements. The course will also deal with organic fertilizers (manure) and their role in improving soil quality, fertility, and plant production. |
|
10911407
|
Plant Nutrition lab
|
0 |
|
| The practical part of the plant nutrition course deals with methods of measuring acidity in soil, salts, sodium, potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus and calcium, organic matter as well as identification of fertilizer programs for most vegetable crops and identification of deficiency symptoms of plant nutrient by implementing a series of experiments to study and develop nutrient deficiency symptoms during different plant growth stages |
|
10911410
|
Seminar in Plant Production and Protection
|
1 |
|
| This course is an opportunity for the student to collect and analyze data about a particular subject related to his/her interest. This will train him/her to link information, in various fields, and put it in a scholarly fashion. In this seminar, each student is expected to make a presentation and discuss the topic of his/her choice.. |
|
10911415
|
Protected Agriculture Management
|
4 |
|
| This course covers a number of topics: importance and types of protected farming, greenhouses; design, components, installations of these structures, agricultural processes and their effect on increasing agricultural produce, improving quality of the produce inside these houses by using high tech equipment under controlled conditions. 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. |
|
10911416
|
Protected Agriculture Management lab
|
0 |
|
| The practical part of the course is offered in the same semester with Protected Agriculture Management. The student will follow the agricultural processes within the greenhouses of the various crops that are grown on the farm. They will implement the practical side including preparation of irrigation and fertilization programs and other services. 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. |
|
10911417
|
Plant Molecular Biology
|
3 |
|
|
10911418
|
Plant Molecular Biology lab
|
0 |
|
|
10911419
|
Graduation Project
|
2 |
|
|
10911420
|
Training in Plant Production
|
5 |
|
|
10911421
|
Training in Plant Protection
|
2 |
|
|
10911423
|
Entrepreneurship
|
2 |
|
|
10926211
|
Principles of Agricultural Economics
|
3 |
|
| 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. |
|
10926226
|
Agriculture in Palestine
|
2 |
|
| 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. |
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Prerequests |
|
10911351
|
Principles of Forestry
|
3 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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. |
|
10911355
|
Special Topics
|
3 |
|
| This course deals with 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. |
|
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 |
-
-
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. |
|
10911450
|
Evergreen Fruit Tree Production
|
2 |
|
| This course deals with production of evergreen fruit trees in the region, importance of studying these trees, their adaptation, varieties (cultivars) and their suitability for the environment, flowers, fruits, types, appropriate varieties, garden management, selection of new types, water needs with emphasis on olive, citrus, and aliquate trees in particular. The course ends with a look at orchard management. |
|
10911451
|
Post-harvest Physiology
|
2 |
|
| This course deals with postharvest biochemical changes in fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Physical and physiological basis for handling and storage practices, perishable organ ontogeny and physiological disorders. Postharvest environment requirements including handling, refrigerated storage, and chemical treatments. |
|
10911453
|
Land Reclamation
|
2 |
|
| This course deals with land and water resources in Palestine, classification of lands, areas, and importance of land suitable for reclamation. The course also deals with factors behind a drop in land productivity, sources of solvent salts in soil, saline soil, and ways of reclaiming it, sodium and alkaline soils and their reclamation, boron-rich soil and its reclamation and assessment of irrigation water use. |
|
10911454
|
Apiculture
|
3 |
|
|
10911455
|
Apiculture lab
|
0 |
|
|
10916321
|
Biochemistry for Ag. Students
|
3 |
|
| This course contains an introduction to biochemical molecules in cells. Energy metabolism, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and other nutrients. |
|
10926241
|
Agricultural Extension
|
3 |
|
| 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. |
|
10926322
|
Marketing Agricultural Products
|
3 |
|
| 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. |
|
10926424
|
Farm Management
|
2 |
|
