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College of
Agriculture |
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Dean: Prof. Dr. Moslih M. Saeed |
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The College of Agriculture was one of the two colleges instated when the University of Dohuk was initiated in 1992, over an area of 100 acres, 15 km west of Dohuk, near Sumail, designated for agricultural research purposes. This allocated land is irrigated by local springs for growing rice, tomatoes, sesame, and other crops. Now, There is about a hundred acres of agricultural land with two artesian wells for growing grains, legumes, and other summer and winter crops. In addition, there is an orchard of olive and almond trees that is irrigated by a spray system. The college also possesses an air conditioned green house, two glass houses, two lath houses, an apiary field, and fields where poultry, sheep, and cows are raised. The college intends to establish a main plant nursery and cultivate two more orchards – one for olive trees and the other for apricot, peach, and pear trees.
The college seeks to provide the region with specialized agricultural staff who will contribute to the development of the agricultural sector of the region. The college provides consultation for various aspects of agricultural practices – plant diseases, insects and insecticides, diagnosis and control, fertilizer application, and field management. The staff is also involved in FAO and UNESCO training courses for farmers and the private sector.
The college offers a B.Sc. according to specialization for undergraduate study and a MS for graduate study in the fields of Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Production, Poultry Production, and Soil Sciences. The college also offers a Ph.D. in Horticulture and Forestry. The college offers M.Sc. and PhD. in soil science, Plant Tissue Culture, plant Physiology, Vegetable Production, Green fruit Production, Wood Science, Forest Industries, Forest Management, Nutrition, Reproduction, Breeding and Genetics, Meats, and Management Systems.
Department of Soil and Water Science
The department of Soil and Water Science provides students with an understanding of the relationship between water and soil and encourages ways to restore water resources in Kurdistan and to protect its usage from toxins and pollutants.
First Year
General Chemistry
Computer Application
General Physics
General Botany
Kurdology
English Language
Analytical Chemistry
General Geology
Applied Mathematics
Principles of Surveying
Soil Leveling
Second Year
Organic Chemistry
Microbiology
Pedology
Ecology
Principles of Field Crops
Agricultural Machinery
Engineering Drawing
Biochemistry
Geomorphology
Cartography
Principles of Horticulture
Computer Applications in Soils
Economics of Natural Resources
Statistics & Probability
Third Year
Hydrology
Plant Physiology
Soil Chemistry
Soil Physics
Aquatic Chemistry
Soil Mineralogy
Agricultural Projects
Soil Fertility & Fertilizers
Irrigation & Drainage
Soil Microbiology
Physical Chemistry of Soils
Soil Management
Soil Morphology
Fourth Year
Experimental Design & Analysis
Irrigation Systems
Soil & Water Conservation
Remote Sensing
Soil Surveying
Agricultural Extension
Plant Nutrition
Soil Genesis & Classification
Soil Reclamation
Soil, Water, & Plant Relationships
Environmental Pollution
Watershed Management
Seminars
Department of Horticulture
The Department of Horticulture provides conditions for students to become academics or specialists in plant growth and the fundamental conditions required for crop management.
First Year
General Botany
Computer Application
Kurdology
Agriculture in English
General Chemistry
English Language
Engineering Drawing
Principles of Horticulture
Statistics & Probability
Analytical Chemistry
Principles of Surveying
Geology
Second Year
Plant Physiology
Principles of Food Industries
Agricultural Machinery
Organic Chemistry
Ecology
Agricultural Economics
Fundamentals of Soil Science
Biochemistry
Nursery & Propagation
Genetics
Pedology
Agricultural Extension
Principle of Forestry
Third year
Entomology
Deciduous Fruits
Vegetable Production
Ornamental Plants
Soil Fertility & Fertilization
Irrigation
Agricultural Projects
Orchard Pathology
Plant Nutrition
Plant Growth Regulators
Fourth year
Fruit Handling & Storage
Tissue Culture
Protected Planting
Green Fruits
Vegetable Seed Production
Design & Analysis of Agriculture Experiments
Grape Production
Weed Control
Orchard Entomology
Landscape Design of Ornamental Plants
Horticulture Plant Breeding
Seminars
Department of Forestry
The Department of Forestry provides students with a comprehension of a wide-range of agriculture, specializing in forestry, to give them an opportunity to work in forestry management.
First Year
General Botany
Computer Application
Mathematics
General Chemistry
English Language
Kurdish Language
Reforestation
General Zoology
General Physics
Organic Chemistry
Statistics & Probability
Principles of Surveying
General Geology
Second Year
Principles of Silviculture
Forest Soils
Forest Machinery
Irrigation & Drainage
Biochemistry
Principles of Regression Analysis
Dendrology
Genetics
Forest Entomology
Microbiology
Ecology & Climatology
Range Management
Third Year
Forest Nurseries
Forest Utilization
Aerial Photogrammetry
Wild Life Management
Tree Physiology
Urban Forestry
Forest Mensuration
Forest Planting
Forest Diseases
Forest Engineering
Computer Application
Fourth Year
Wood Science
Forest Industries
Forest Management
Tourism & Recreation
Forest Policy
Design & Analysis of Agricultural Experiments
Seminar
Forest Production
Forest Economics
Silviculture Systems
Agro forestry
Tree Propagation
Department of Animal Production
The Department of Animal Production provides opportunities for students in multi-disciplinary research and study based on major disciplines to broaden their understanding of zoology and agriculture and enhance their awareness of the local environment.
First Year
General Chemistry
General Zoology
Computer Application
Kurdology
Agriculture in English
Mathematics
Engineering Drawing
Principles of Animal Production
Second Year
Animal Ecology
Parasitology
Organic Chemistry
Principles of Field Crops
Principles of Food Technology
Principles of Agricultural Economics
Principles of Dairy Science
Forage and Pastures
Animal Genetics
Microbiology
Poultry Management
Biochemistry
Third Year
Animal Physiology
Animal Hygiene
Feed & Food
Hatchery Management
Cattle Production
Animal Farm Machinery
Diseases of Animal & Poultry
Ruminant Nutrition
Animal Production Economics
Fish Production
Sheep & Goat Production
Fourth Year
Experimental Design & Analysis
Poultry Nutrition
Animal Breeding
Wool Production & Technology
Physiology of Reproduction & Artificial Insemination
Animal Projects
Dairy Cattle Production
Poultry Breeding
Poultry Production
Bee Breeding
Meat Production & Technology
Animal Production
- Agricultural Consultant's Bureau
- Applied Agricultural Production Center
The college has worked with certain national Universities inside Iraq as well as with other international universities to find ways for students to attend their courses or participate in research. A collaborative agreement with the University of Hawaii, USA and Aleppo University, Syria has allowed some University of Dohuk students to work on research and analysis abroad. Other collaborations include work-shops at the University of Jordan and the American University of Beirut.
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