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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

    1. Attracting top-tier teaching staff to enhance the quality of teaching, research, and community engagement.
    2. Emphasizing the integrated management of natural resources and ecosystems.
    3. 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.
    4. Preparing agricultural engineers with the skills and knowledge to engage effectively in professional life and develop innovative development projects.
    5. 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.
    6. 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:

  1. Show understanding and awareness of the agricultural engineer’s function in society.
  2. Managing the sustainable development of infrastructures and using agricultural resources.
  3. Using appropriate technologies; Addressing environmental, technical, and economic concerns in agriculture.
  4. Demonstrate his professional abilities in developing his performance and qualify for continual self-learning.
  5. Protecting natural resources and biodiversity
  6. Demonstrate awareness of legal, ethical, and social issues related to the agricultural environment
  7. Proposing agricultural strategies based on soil and water quality and sustainability standards.
  8. 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

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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

 

 

Total

19

 

 

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

 

 

Total

16

 

 

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.