Animal Production Program
Dean
Prof. Abdelghani Elgendi
Category
Desert Agriculture
Bachelor’s Degree Animal Production Program
Program Details
| Courses: 52 Courses | Duration: 8 Semesters | Language: English |
| Seats: |
Credit Hours: 138 Cr. Hrs. | Program: Animal Production |
Program Description
It deals with studying the basic concepts of animal, poultry and fish production in the desert areas through excellence in a wide range of livestock specializations. Students are provided with modern theoretical and practical information through intensive practical training in modern laboratories and well-equipped farm for preparing the graduates of this program to build their careers in various animal production sectors such as the establishment and management of livestock production projects, poultry projects, aquaculture production projects, fisheries management and entrepreneurship for livestock in the desert areas.
Advantages Of The Program
- In addition to the studying the use of computer programs and artificial intelligence and expert systems in the fields of agricultural.
- The student will select the program to attend it in accordance with his/her academic orientation, which will be specified by the information provided during the first and second levels.
- Job opportunities in foreign countries and Arab and African countries for increasing demand for specialization. Provide job opportunities in the field of specialization with high salary possibilities.
Graduates Attributes
- Discuss the basic concepts of animal, poultry and fish production.
- Know the basic characteristics of farm animals and their breeding systems in arid environments.
- Identify groups of aquatic organisms; develop concepts for sustainable use of food production.
- Administers, supervises and works in animal, poultry and fish production farms under intensive or semi-intensive production systems.
- Employ technical skills to manage natural resources sustainably in integrated agricultural projects.
- Use and improve animal breeds with special tolerance to pressures prevailing in arid environments.
- Manage of livestock resources in intensive and comprehensive production systems.
- Use modern scientific concepts to localize, cultivate and cultivate new species suitable for breeding in different farms in desert environments.
- Produce high quality animal products and meet the requirements of food security.
- Apply sustainable agricultural principles and safe environmental practices in the fields of animal, poultry and fish production.
- Minimize the negative impact of animal, poultry and fish production projects on the environment.
- Apply preventive programs to prevent the spread of epidemic, endemic or common diseases.
- Presence indigenous animal genotypes, together with knowledge of traditional production systems, as a valuable source of information and genetic diversity.
- Respect and appreciate living resources that serve food production and use appropriate ethical standards for animal production systems and methods of research.
- Think critically and creatively and employ the basic ethical standards of animal production systems and their integration.
Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge and Understanding.
- Intellectual Skills.
- Professional and Practical Skills.
- Communication and General Skills.
Job Opportunities
- Egyptian and foreign Universities, research centres and institutes.
- Ministry of Health and Population
- Ministry of Industry and Internal Trade
- Ministry of Environment
- Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation
- Animal Production Farms
- Fish farms and the Nile and marine fisheries
- Poultry production farms
- Standards and Metrology Authority
Getting started
- Semester 1
Code Course Name LCT LAB TUT OTH CNTCT CH SWL ECTS ABE141 Physics & Agricultural Meteorology 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 ABT110 General Chemistry 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 MAT111 Mathematics I 3 1 0 0 4 3 150 6 PPD110 Principles of Plant Production 1 2 0 0 3 2 105 4 APD110 Principles of Animal Production 1 2 0 0 3 2 105 4 UC1 University Requirement (1) 2 0 0 0 2 2 90 4 UC2 University Requirement (2) 2 0 0 0 2 2 90 4 - Semester 2
Code Course Name LCT LAB TUT OTH CNTCT CH SWL ECTS PPD240 Principles of Agricultural Engineering 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 FST120 Principles of Animal Production 2 2 4 3 150 6 PPD111 Plant Morphological & physiological 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 PBC201 Biochemistry I 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 UC3 University Requirement (3) 2 0 0 0 2 2 90 4 UC4 University Requirement (4) 2 0 0 0 2 2 90 4 ENG111 University Requirement (5) 2 0 0 0 2 2 90 4 UE1 Elective University Requirement (1) 2 0 0 0 2 2 90 4 - Semester 3
Code Course Name LCT LAB TUT OTH CNTCT CH SWL ECTS ABT220 Principles of Genetics 1 2 0 0 3 2 105 4 ABT 230 General Microbiology 1 2 0 0 3 2 105 4 CSE013 Introduction to Information systems & technology 2 1 0 0 3 2 105 4 PPD212 Principles of the Desert Environment 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 ABE120 Principles of Agricultural Engineering 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 UC5 University Requirement (5) 2 0 0 0 2 2 90 4 UC6 University Requirement (6) 2 0 0 0 2 2 90 4 - Semester 4
Code Course Name LCT LAB TUT OTH CNTCT CH SWL ECTS APD220 Poultry production in hot climate 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 APD211 Production of farm animals 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 APD230 Integrated Aquaculture systems 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 ABT240 Applied Biostatics 1 2 0 0 3 2 105 4 CTP211 Surveying 2 0 1 3 6 3 180 6 UC7 University Requirement (7) 2 0 0 0 2 2 90 4 UE2 Elective University Requirement (2) 2 0 0 0 2 2 90 4 UE3 Elective University Requirement (3) 2 0 0 0 2 2 90 4 - Semester 5
Code Course Name LCT LAB TUT OTH CNTCT CH SWL ECTS APD312 Animal Physiology Under Desert Condition 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 APD314 Animal Nutrition Under Desert Condition 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 APD315 Animal Breeding & Genetic Improvement 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 APD321 Digestion & Metabolism in Poultry 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 APD313 Endocrinology 1 2 0 0 3 2 105 4 E1 Elective Course (1) 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 E1 Elective Course (1) 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 - Semester 6
Code Course Name LCT LAB TUT OTH CNTCT CH SWL ECTS APD316 Desert Animal Husbandry 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 APD317 Small Ruminant’s Nutrition 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 APD323 Poultry Breeding & Genetic Improvement 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 APD333 Marine Aquaculture 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 E2 Elective Course (2) 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 E2 Elective Course (2) 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 - Semester 7
Code Course Name LCT LAB TUT OTH CNTCT CH SWL ECTS ABE491 Field training 0 0 0 30 30 5 600 10 ABE492 Graduation project 0 0 0 24 24 4 500 8 - Semester 8
Code Course Name LCT LAB TUT OTH CNTCT CH SWL ECTS APD414 Environment & bio security in animal production 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 APD426 Poultry feed processing & manufacturing 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 APD434 Aquatic Ecology 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 E3 Elective Course (3) Courses 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 E4 Elective Course (4) Courses 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 E5 Elective Course (5) Courses 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6
FAQs
It deals with studying the basic concepts of animal, poultry, and fish production in the desert areas through excellence in a wide range of livestock specializations. Students are provided with modern theoretical and practical information through intensive practical training in modern laboratories and well-equipped farm for preparing the graduates of this program to build their careers in various animal production sectors such as the establishment and management of livestock production projects, poultry projects, aquaculture production projects, fisheries management, and entrepreneurship for livestock in the desert areas.
Approximately 30 students.
1- Interactive Lectures:
- Clearly structured presentations with key concepts and visuals (images, diagrams)
- Encouraging questions and discussions throughout the lecture
- Using real-world examples and case studies relevant to animal production
2- Active Learning Strategies:
- Problem-solving exercises and group discussions to apply learned concepts
- Simulations and role-playing activities to enhance decision-making skills
- Debates and presentations to develop critical thinking and communication skills
3- Hands-on Learning:
- Laboratory sessions for practical skills development (animal handling, husbandry practices)
- Field trips to farms, veterinary clinics, or research facilities for real-world exposure
- Case studies and problem sets focused on practical animal production scenarios
4- Technology Integration:
- Utilizing online resources, simulations, and educational videos to enhance learning
- Encouraging e-learning modules for self-paced learning and knowledge reinforcement
5- Assessment and Feedback:
- A combination of exams, quizzes, assignments, and practical evaluations to assess knowledge and skills.
- Providing regular and constructive feedback to help students improve their learning
Testimonials
Student The campus is spacious and full of facilities, we can use the football courts, tennis courts, or swimming pools at any time and possibly in the gaps between lectures.
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