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,
(15) Assistant Professors, (30) Lecturers, (10) 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
Professor |
Assistant Professor
|
Lecturer |
Assistant Lecturer |
M.Sc. Holders |
| 4 | 13with a PhD Degree | 9 with a PhD Degree | 10 | 1 |
| | 2 with M.Sc. Degree | 21with M.Sc. Degree | | |
| 4 | 15 | 30 | 10 | 1 |
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 center 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 Science Teaching Staff (2021/2022)
Academic
Syllabus of the Department of Biotechnology and Crop Sciences
First Cycle
Degree / Bachelor in Biotechnology and Crop Sciences
Course
Structure Diagram for the Educational Plans (2021 -2022)
First Year (First Semester):
|
No.
|
Discipline / Module
|
Notation
|
Code
|
First Semester (16 Week)
|
ECTS
|
|
No. of Hours per week
|
Final Evaluation
|
|
Theory
|
Practical
|
LAB
|
Project
|
Exam
|
C. Evaluation
|
|
1
|
Mathematics
|
FD
|
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
2
|
General Botany
|
FD
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
3
|
Computer
Application
|
CD
|
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
2
|
☒
|
☐
|
5
|
|
4
|
English Language
(Reading + Writing)
|
CD
|
|
4
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
5
|
University Work
Environment
|
DU
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
☐
|
☒
|
4
|
|
6
|
Physical
Education
|
DU
|
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
☐
|
☒
|
3
|
|
Total hours per
week:
|
14
|
9
|
3
|
10
|
|
|
30
|
First Year (Second Semester):
|
No.
|
Discipline / Module
|
Notation
|
Code
|
Second Semester (16 Week)
|
ECTS
|
|
No. of Hours per week
|
Final Evaluation
|
|
Theory
|
Practical
|
LAB
|
Project
|
Exam
|
C. Evaluation
|
|
1
|
General
Chemistry (Analytical and Organic Chemistry)
|
FD
|
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
5
|
|
2
|
Taxonomy and
Biodiversity
|
FD
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
3
|
Soil Fertility
and Plant Nutrition
|
FD
|
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
4
|
English Language
(Listening + Speaking)
|
CD
|
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
5
|
Professional
Skills
|
DU
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
☐
|
☒
|
4
|
|
6
|
Kurdology
|
DU
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
3
|
|
Total hours per
week:
|
14
|
12
|
7
|
4
|
|
|
30
|
Second Year (First Semester):
|
No.
|
Discipline / Module
|
Notation
|
Code
|
First Semester (16 Week)
|
ECTS
|
|
No. of Hours per week
|
Final Evaluation
|
|
Theory
|
Practical
|
LAB
|
Project
|
Exam
|
C. Evaluation
|
|
1
|
Agricultural
Legislations
|
SD
|
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
☒
|
☐
|
5
|
|
2
|
Biostatistics
|
SD
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
5
|
|
3
|
Plant Biotechnology
|
SD
|
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
5
|
|
4
|
Agroecology
|
FD
|
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
☒
|
☐
|
5
|
|
5
|
Farming System and
Sustainable Agriculture
|
PF
|
|
2
|
-
|
0
|
1
|
☒
|
☐
|
5
|
Semester Elective Course (5 ECTS):
|
1
|
Arabic Language
|
CD
|
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
5
|
|
2
|
Turkish Language
|
CD
|
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
5
|
|
3
|
Persian Language
|
CD
|
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
5
|
|
Total hours per
week:
|
12
|
7
|
5
|
3
|
|
|
30
|
Second Year (Second Semester):
|
No.
|
Discipline / Module
|
Notation
|
Code
|
Second Semester (16 Week)
|
ECTS
|
|
No. of Hours per week
|
Final Evaluation
|
|
Theory
|
Practical
|
LAB
|
Project
|
Exam
|
Continuous Evaluation
|
|
1
|
Microbiology
|
FD
|
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
2
|
Crop
Diseases
|
PF
|
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
3
|
Biochemistry
|
FD
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
4
|
Crop Equipment
Mechanization
|
PF
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
5
|
Remote Sensing and GIS
|
FD
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
Total hours per
week:
|
10
|
12
|
3
|
2
|
|
|
30
|
Third Year (First Semester):
|
No.
|
Discipline / Module
|
Notation
|
Code
|
First Semester (16 Week)
|
ECTS
|
|
No. of Hours per week
|
Final Evaluation
|
|
Theory
|
Practical
|
LAB
|
Project
|
Exam
|
Continuous Evaluation
|
|
1
|
Experimental Design and
Analysis
|
SD
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
7
|
|
2
|
Genetics
|
SD
|
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
3
|
Crop Physiology
|
PF
|
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
4
|
Agricultural Internship
- I
|
PF
|
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
☐
|
☒
|
5
|
|
5
|
Irrigation Engineering
|
PF
|
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
Total hours per
week:
|
8
|
6
|
9
|
4
|
|
|
30
|
Third Year (Second Semester):
|
No.
|
Discipline / Module
|
Notation
|
Code
|
Second Semester (16 Week)
|
ECTS
|
|
No. of Hours per week
|
Final Evaluation
|
|
Theory
|
Practical
|
LAB
|
Project
|
Exam
|
Continuous Evaluation
|
|
1
|
Agricultural Internship
- II
|
PF
|
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
☐
|
☒
|
4
|
|
2
|
Phytochemistry and
Medicinal Plants
|
PF
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
☒
|
☐
|
7
|
|
3
|
Crop Insects and Bee
Keeping
|
PF
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
4
|
Tobacco Production and
Technology
|
PF
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
☒
|
☐
|
7
|
|
5
|
Forage
Crops and Range Management
|
PF
|
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
Total hours per
week:
|
6
|
12
|
0
|
6
|
|
|
30
|
Fourth Year (First Semester):
|
No.
|
Discipline / Module
|
Notation
|
Code
|
First Semester (16 Week)
|
ECTS
|
|
No. of Hours per week
|
Final Evaluation
|
|
Theory
|
Practical
|
LAB
|
Project
|
Exam
|
Continuous Evaluation
|
|
1
|
Research Methods
|
SD
|
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
2
|
Plant Breeding
|
SD
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
3
|
Industrial Crops
|
SD
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
4
|
Germplasm Manipulation and
Bioinformatics
|
SD
|
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
5
|
Cereal Crops
|
SD
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
Total hours per
week:
|
10
|
9
|
3
|
5
|
|
|
30
|
Fourth Year (Second Semester):
|
No.
|
Discipline / Module
|
Notation
|
Code
|
Second Semester (16 Week)
|
ECTS
|
|
No. of Hours per week
|
Final Evaluation
|
|
Theory
|
Practical
|
LAB
|
Project
|
Exam
|
Continuous Evaluation
|
|
1
|
Graduation Research
Method
|
DU
|
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
☐
|
☒
|
6
|
|
2
|
Molecular Techniques
|
SD
|
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
1
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
3
|
Grain Legumes
|
PF
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
4
|
Weed Control
|
PF
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
5
|
Seed and Grain
Technology
|
PF
|
|
2
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
☒
|
☐
|
6
|
|
Total hours per
week:
|
10
|
9
|
3
|
5
|
|
|
30
|
Tips:
|
Discipline type
|
Notation
|
Weight%
|
From a total of 43 Disciplines
|
|
Fundamental (General)Disciplines
|
FD
|
(17-20) %
|
9 = (20.93) %
|
|
Preparatory Disciplines in the Field
|
PF
|
(35-37) %
|
14 = (32.55) %
|
|
Specialty Disciplines
|
SD
|
(25-28) %
|
11 = (25.58) %
|
|
Complementary Disciplines
|
CD
|
(8-10) %
|
4 = (9.30) %
|
|
Disciplines according to University
option
|
DU
|
(10-15) %
|
5 = (11.62) %
|
|
Total:
|
%100
|
%99.98
|
