Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is the Plant Production program, which is accredited by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education. The accreditation number is 214, and it is valid from March 2, 2022, to March 1, 2027.

Program Mission

The mission of the program is to prepare qualified graduates who are equipped with adequate knowledge and skills, and familiar with the values necessary for professional practices and leadership in the field of plant production. The program aims to meet societal aspirations locally and regionally.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the program are:

1. To prepare and qualify a graduate who can demonstrate his professional ability in the field of plant production (field and horticultural crops).
2. To produce safe food for humans and animals while preserving the environment and biological diversity.
3. To manage pre-harvest operations efficiently to maintain the productivity and quality of field and horticultural crops.
4. To use modern and appropriate technology to deal with technical problems in producing field and horticultural crops.
5. To maximize the utilization of agricultural resources and establishments.
6. To propose modern systems for cultivating field and horticultural crops under different environmental and productive systems.
7. To demonstrate awareness of his role in society and legal, ethical, and social issues.
8. To develop his performance, that is qualified for self-learning, and keeps pace with the requirements of the labor market at the local and regional levels.
9. To enroll in graduate studies programs in the field of plant production and work in the field of research, with clarity of the purpose or reason for establishing.

Academic Departments

The college has several academic departments, including:

• Department of Agricultural Engineering
• Department of Soils
• Department of Fruits
• Department of Vegetables and Ornamentals
• Department of Food Industries
• Department of Dairy Science
• Department of Plant Pathology
• Department of Agricultural Botany
• Department of Field Crops
• Department of Economic Entomology
• Department of Agricultural Microbiology
• Department of Pesticides
• Department of Animal Science
• Department of Genetics
• Department of Animal Production
• Department of Poultry Production
• Department of Agricultural Chemistry
• Department of Agricultural Economics
• Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology

Educational Programs

The college offers several educational programs, including:

• Program of Agricultural Engineering and Biosystems
• Program of Food Science and Technology
• Program of Animal Production, Poultry, and Fish Production
• Program of Agricultural Economic and Social Sciences
• Program of Agricultural Biotechnology
• Program of Plant Production
• Program of Plant Protection
• Program of Soils and Water

Graduate Programs

The college also offers graduate programs in various fields of agriculture.

Research and Projects

The college has a strong research focus, with several research projects and initiatives, including:

• Journal of Agricultural Sciences
• Central laboratories
• Scientific and research achievements
• Research projects
• Innovations and patents
• Committee of Research Ethics
• Library

Student Services

The college provides several services to its students, including:

• Career counseling and job placement
• Training and development programs
• Student activities and events
• Scholarships and financial aid