Plant Production Program
Dean
Prof. Abdelghani Elgendi
Category
Desert Agriculture
Plant Production Program
Program Details
| Courses: 52 Courses | Duration: 8 Semesters | Language: English |
| Seats: |
Credit Hours: 138 Cr. Hrs. | Program: Plant Production |
Program Description
The program deals with studying the concepts of basic science in fields of field crops and horticultural and apply appropriate agricultural practices in the desert areas to increase agricultural production and achieve high quality and reduce losses before and after harvest under different production systems and environment while maintaining soil fertility and the use of agricultural resources and inputs with high efficiency to achieve economic return appropriately.
Graduates Attributes
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Manage and employ available agricultural resources.
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Administer agricultural facilities.
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Cultivates under different production and environmental systems.
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Use appropriate technologies to address technical and economic problems in agriculture.
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Use appropriate propagation methods and can protect transplants/seedlings during growth stages.
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Monitor the quality of crops of different types and preserve natural resources and biodiversity.
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Use methods that improve the productivity and quality of crops and protect them from disease and pathogens.
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Aware of legal, ethical and social issues related to agriculture.
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Attends graduate programs and research work.
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Propose plans for agriculture according to the quality and characteristics of the soil and water.
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Use water and soil sources efficiently.
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 Environment.
- Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.
- Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.
- Consulting and investors companies for agricultural and land reclamation projects.
- 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 Soil Science 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 FST120 Principles of food & dairy sciences 2 2 0 0 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 English 2 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 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 4 ABT 230 General Microbiology 1 2 0 0 3 2 105 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 PPT213 Desert Areas Flora 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 2 PPT230 Production of Drought and Saline Tolerant Fruit Trees 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 2 PPD220 Production of Field Crops 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 PPD314 Fruit Physiology 1 2 0 0 3 2 105 4 PPD321 Production of Drought & Salinity Tolerant Field Crops 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 PPD331 Protected Agriculture Technology 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 PPD341 Plant Nutrition Under Desert Conditions 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 PPD332 Propagation & Production of Transplants 1 2 0 0 3 2 105 4 ABE313 On-Farm Irrigation & Drainage Engineering 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 PPD332 Propagation & Production of Transplants 1 2 0 0 3 2 105 4 PPD315 Principles of Plant Breeding for Environmental Stresses 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 PPD316 Plant Tissue Culture 1 2 0 0 3 2 105 4 PPD335 Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 PPD336 Ornamental plants & woody trees 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 PPD491 Field training 0 0 0 30 30 5 600 10 PPD492 Graduation project 0 0 0 24 24 4 500 8 - Semester 8
Code Course Name LCT LAB TUT OTH CNTCT CH SWL ECTS PPD418 Disease and Pest of Agricultural Crops 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 PPD424 Postharvest technology of field crops 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 PPD425 Technology of Desert Agriculture 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 E3 Elective Course – Pool (3) -3 Courses for Special modern desert agriculture Sub Program 2 2 0 0 4 3 150 6 E4 Elective Course – Pool 4) -3 Courses for Cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants Sub Program 2 2 0 0 4 5 150 6
FAQs
The program deals with studying the concepts of basic science in fields of field crops and horticultural and apply appropriate agricultural practices in the desert areas to increase agricultural production and achieve high quality and reduce losses before and after harvest under different production systems and environment while maintaining soil fertility and the use of agricultural resources and inputs with high efficiency to achieve economic return appropriately.
Approximately 30 students.
To get the degree, each student has to study 48 courses.
1- Foundational Knowledge:
Lectures: Introduce core principles in plant science, covering topics like plant anatomy, physiology, growth and development, soil science, and basic principles of genetics.
Visual Aids: Utilize presentations, diagrams, and videos to enhance understanding of complex concepts.
2- Hands-on Learning:
Laboratory Experiments: Provide practical experience in plant propagation techniques (seed germination, cuttings, grafting), soil analysis, plant nutrition, and basic pest and disease management.
Greenhouse/Field Practices: Offer opportunities for students to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting. This could involve planting, caring for, and harvesting crops, learning irrigation methods, and practicing weed control.
3- Interactive Learning:
Discussions/Case Studies: Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills through class discussions of real-world scenarios in plant production.
Group Projects: Assign projects where students collaborate on research or simulations related to specific aspects of plant production.
4-Technology Integration:
Online Resources: Utilize online platforms for delivering course materials, quizzes, and discussion forums to supplement in-class learning.
Testimonials
Student When we first came here, the academic staff was there to welcome us to the university and ease our transition with seminars and orientations. There was also an academic advisor that helped me during the course registration.
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