Environment and Sustainable Agricultural Development Program
Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Introduction
The Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Program focuses on teaching the sciences related to natural ecosystems and their surrounding conditions. The program aims to equip students with the fundamental concepts related to environmental conservation and the protection of its components, including soil, water, air, and plants, from degradation and pollution. This ensures the preservation of their productive capacity and enhances the efficiency of their utilization for optimal administrative and economic exploitation, thereby contributing to the development and advancement of the environmental and agricultural sector and its productive capabilities.
Courses have been carefully selected to provide comprehensive coverage of the fundamental sciences related to environmental economics, policies, water, and natural resources. Applied courses complement the material covered in the core courses, ensuring a well-rounded education. The program places a strong emphasis on areas closely related to the Yemeni environment and agricultural natural resources. Course design carefully considers providing students with the essential knowledge to gain a thorough understanding of the fundamental areas of specialization. This comprehensive education equips students with the versatility and flexibility necessary to excel in future endeavors in the fields of environment, water, and sustainable agricultural development.
Aims
- Attracting top-tier teaching staff to enhance the quality of teaching, research, and community engagement.
- Emphasizing the integrated management of natural resources and ecosystems.
- Equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the pillars of sustainable development in Yemen, particularly in the environmental and agricultural sectors.
- Preparing agricultural engineers with the skills and knowledge to engage effectively in professional life and develop innovative development projects.
- Equipping students with the technical skills and specialized expertise to enable them to compete effectively in the local and regional labor market, including the private sector and non-governmental organizations.
- Conducting specialized scientific research, promoting and developing applied research in the fields of environment and natural resources, providing specialized scientific consultations, and establishing effective channels of cooperation and communication with government agencies and the private sector.
Mission
Preparing graduates with exceptional scientific qualifications and professional competence to meet the requirements of environmental development, empowering them to contribute to local and regional competitiveness in serving the community effectively in the fields of environmental conservation, natural resource management, sustainable production, and resource efficiency.
Graduate Attributes:
Upon successful completion of their studies, the graduates of the Environment and Sustainable Agricultural Development Program will be able to:
- Show understanding and awareness of the agricultural engineer’s function in society.
- Managing the sustainable development of infrastructures and using agricultural resources.
- Using appropriate technologies; Addressing environmental, technical, and economic concerns in agriculture.
- Demonstrate his professional abilities in developing his performance and qualify for continual self-learning.
- Protecting natural resources and biodiversity
- Demonstrate awareness of legal, ethical, and social issues related to the agricultural environment
- Proposing agricultural strategies based on soil and water quality and sustainability standards.
- Using natural resources very effectively.
Undergraduate Program Courses for Departments of the Faculty of Agriculture, Foods, and Environment - First and Second Levels
First Level Courses
First Level Courses | |||||
First Semester | Second Semester | ||||
Course code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
UR001 | Arabic Language (1) | 2 | FR001 | Physics & Meteorology | 3 |
UR006 | Islamic Culture | 3 | FR006 | Principles of Statistics | 2 |
FR111 | General Chemistry | 3 | FR111 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
FR112 | General Botany | 3 | FR112 | Principles of Agricultural Economics | 2 |
FR113 | Mathematics | 2 | FR113 | General Zoology | 3 |
FR114 | Agriculture in Yemeni Environment | 1 | FR114 | Principles of Ecology | 2 |
UR007 | National culture | 2 | UR002 | Arabic Language (2) | 2 |
FR115 | Geology | 1 | UR008 | Conflict with the Israeli enemy | 2 |
| Total | 17 |
| Total | 19 |
Second Level Courses
Second Level Courses | |||||
First Semester | Second Semester | ||||
Course code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
FR211 | Soil Fundamentals | 2 | FR221 | Principles of Food Science | 2 |
FR112 | General Microbiology | 3 | FR222 | Principles of Crops Protection | 2 |
FR113 | Biochemistry | 3 | UR004 | English Language (2) | 2 |
FR114 | Principles of Animal Production | 2 | FR127 | Principles of Genetics | 2 |
UR003 | English Language (1) | 2 | FR223 | Principles of Horticulture | 2 |
FR114 | Principles of Crops Production | 2 | FR224 | Plant Physiology | 2 |
FR215 | Principles of Agricultural Engineering | 2 | FR225 | Principles of Human Nutrition | 2 |
—- | —— | — | UR005 | Computer Skills | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Total | 17 |
Undergraduate Courses for the Environment and Sustainable Agricultural Development Program (ENV) – Department of Soil, Water, and Environment
Third Level Courses | |||||||
First Semester | Second Semester | ||||||
Responsible department | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Responsible department | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Crop Science | ENV311 | Natural Pastures Development | 3 | Animal Resources | ENV321 | Marine Ecology and Fish Resources | 3 |
Soil
| ENV312 | Agricultural Land Resources | 3 | Plant Protection | PLP322 | Pesticide Residues Analysis and Environmental Pollution | 3 |
Hort. + Soil | ENV313 | Afforestation and combating desertification | 3 | Soil | SOL326 | Integrated Water Resources Management | 3 |
Plant Protection + Hort.+ Crop Science | ENV314 | Biodiversity | 2 | Soil | SOL321 | Soil and water Pollution | 3 |
Animal Resources+ Agri. Economic | ENV315 | Statistic and Data Analysis | 3 | Agri, Eng. | ETA322 | Renewable Energy Engineering | 3 |
Soil | ENV316 | Remote Sensing Techniques | 3 | Plant Protection | ENV414 | Plant Ecology | 2 |
Agri. Economic | FR315 | Agricultural Extension and Rural Community | 2 | Soil | ENV325 | Summer Training | 1 |
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| Total | 19 |
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| Total | 18 |
Fourth Level Courses | |||||||
First Semester | Second Semester | ||||||
Responsible department | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Responsible department | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Hort.+ Crop Science | ENV421 | Sustainable Agriculture | 2 | Agri, Eng. | ENV411 | Environmental Engineering | 3 |
Hort.+ Soil+ plant Protection | ENV 422 | Organic Farming and Biocontrol | 3 | Crop Science | ENV412 | Agriculture in Arid Environment | 3 |
Soil | SOL 423 | Waste recycling | 2 | Soil | ENV413 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 3 |
Food Science | HRT411 | Food Contamination | 2 | Horticulture. | ENV324 | Forests and Nature Reserves | 3 |
Crop Science+ Agri. Economic | ENV424 | Research Methodologies | 2 | Agri. Economic | ENV415 | Environmental Legislation | 2 |
Soil | ENV425 | Geographic Information Systems | 3 | plant Protection +Food Science | ENV416 | Environmental Health and safety | 2 |
Agri. Economic | ENV426 | Economics of Environmental and Natural Resources | 2 | Soil | ENV417 | Graduation Project | 3 |
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| Total | 16 |
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| Total | 19 |
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs):
1-Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals and principles of basic and applied sciences relevant to the agricultural environment.
A2. Define commonly used agricultural environmental terms and their synonyms in rural Yemen.
A3. Identify risk factors in agricultural operations, their environmental impact, and effective mitigation strategies.
A4. Explain methods for handling, processing, and recycling agricultural waste.
A5. Explain the fundamentals of agricultural planning, implementation, and economic principles.
A6. Provide a comprehensive understanding of agricultural legislation and professional ethics related to the environment and human health.
2-Cognitive/ Intellectual Skills:
B1. Assess the status of natural resources, employing scientific and technical methods to address their challenges and enhance their utilization.
B2. Propose experimental plans and draw logical conclusions from the results.
B3. Explain the systematic scientific approach to making informed decisions to solve various environmental problems.
B4. Select the most effective alternatives to optimize the sustainable development of agricultural establishments.
B5. Successfully develop comprehensive plans for the utilization and conservation of various natural resources in accordance with international quality and safety standards.
B6. Analyze the evaluation of agricultural establishments and develop effective plans to ensure their long-term sustainability.
3-Practical and Professional Skills:
C1. Conduct monitoring of natural phenomena changes such as soil degradation, desertification, and water pollution that impact the survival of beneficial marine organisms.
C2. Develop plans and programs for the advancement of work in the environment, natural resources, and marine life sectors.
C3. Apply fertilizers in appropriate quantities and of high quality.
C4. Measure the quantity of pesticides and fertilizers and implement an appropriate application system.
C5. Design landscaping plans for gardens, forests, and green spaces in rural or urban areas.
4-General Skills:
D1. Demonstrate communication skills and the ability to work effectively within specialized teams with relevant stakeholders.
D2. Effectively utilize appropriate audiovisual aids to present environmental data and information.
D3. Work effectively within multicultural teams and demonstrate an understanding of group dynamics.
D4. Propose methods for environmental conservation and natural resource management among local communities.