About the Department: Since re-opening the University of Sulaimani in 1992, the College of Agricultural Sciences Engineering was one of the Colleges that launched first on November 15th, 1992 to receive undergraduate students. There were several reasons behind the decision of reopening the College of Agricultural Sciences by that time. Kurdistan Region is basically graded as an agricultural country with a vast area of arable land and adequate water resources. More than 50% of the Iraqi population works in the agriculture sector. Cattle breeding and farming has always been an important sector of the region's national product, given political stability, Kurdistan is capable of producing enough food to assure the food security of the region; therefore, training specialists in the field of agriculture is of vital importance for the region. Out of 983000 hectares of land in Sulaimani Governorate, approximately 306000 hectares (31.2%) are cultivated with strategic crop plants such as wheat, barley, chickpeas, lentil, sunflower, cotton, sesame, peanut, rice, and broad bean. The soil of these cultivated lands is of high fertility and organic matter. The climatic condition is suitable for dry farming activities during October-June due to the availability of adequate precipitation annually (more than 750 mm). Indeed, water resources are available for summer cultivation. In Kurdistan daily thermal degree available for crop growth is more than 2600 degrees; total solar radiation is more than 22 Mega Jules M-² Day-¹. Since its establishment, the Department of Biotechnology and Crop Science, University of Sulaimani is involved in conducting research to improve the crop productivities in Sulaimani Region. Research activities extend to, improving cultural practices, crop fertilization, practising intercropping, pastureland management and improvement, and the introduction of new germplasm. Moreover, the Department also incorporated postgraduate studies, i.e. High Diploma, M.Sc. & PhD programs to improve crop productivities, crop physiology, crop breeding, Crop germplasm manipulation and plant phytochemistry, however, the first cycle of B.Sc. study is involved in the qualifying graduate as an Agricultural Engineer in Biotechnology and Crop science. The Department of Biotechnology and Crop Science is the oldest Department in the College of Agricultural Sciences. Currently being the largest Department both in terms of the number of programs and student population. At this time, the academic staff of the Department is comprised of (54) members, including (4) Professors, (12) Assistant Professors, (21) Lecturers, (16) Assistant lecturers and (1) M.Sc. holders. Concerning the higher education study, since the reopening in 1992 Crop Science Department gave (31) PhD Degree and (77) M.Sc. Degree and (7) Diploma Degree in a different area of Crop Science. Scientific Promotion
Head of the Department Speech (Mission and Vision): Studies Department of Biotechnology and Crop Science are related to the crop improvement throughout the fields of plant biotechnology & molecular genetics, plant breeding, plant physiology, plant tissue culture, investigating plant secondary products and biological weed control. Agronomic researches by the Department staff are being carried out in the College fields in Bakrajo and Qlyasan. Mission The mission of the Department of Biotechnology and Crop Science at The University of Sulaimani is to generate, integrate and apply the knowledge about crop plants that are grown for food, feed and the general benefit of humankind. It can be achieved through the integration of teaching, research and extension/outreach efforts. We try to find and disseminate answers to problems and discover opportunities concerning the efficiency and sustainability of production especially in the coming uncertain environment, in addition to improve product quality. We work to ensure that agricultural systems and products in the Kurdistan region are able to meet the steady demand for food due to the population increase and assuring the food security of Kurdistan Region for the next generations. Generate, integrate and apply agricultural knowledge to produce sustainable food and other benefits of humankind. It can be achieved through the integration of teaching and research efforts, enabling graduate alumni to conduct professional activities in the field of Agronomy with advanced technological knowledge in a sustainable manner in both the public and private sector.
We work to ensure that agricultural systems and production in the Kurdistan region are able to assure food security through accomplishing demand for food due to the increasing population rate and uncertain environment for the current and next generations.
Vision The Department is to be a centre of knowledge and excellence in TEACHING and RESEARCH. Seeking to strengthen in a sustainable environmental and satisfied agricultural products. Contributing to improving quality of life, based on our commitment and dedication to the scientific knowledge and technology in the field of Crop Science. The department also plans to update the studying programs of all undergraduate courses related to the strategic and policy of the Department to be more comparable with other Biotechnologies and Crop Science partners in developed countries. Department of Biotechnology and Crop ScienceTeaching Staff (2018/2019)
First Cycle Degree / Bachelor in Biotechnology and Crop Sciences Course Structure Diagram for the Educational Plans (2019 -2020)
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