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School of Plant Production » Department of Soil and Water Science
Head of the DepartmentDr.Akram Abass Khalaf
eMailakram.abass@uod.ac
About the DepartmentThe department of soil and water sciences was established in 2000. Students are awarded BS.C degree in soil and water science after four academic years.
Post-graduated student program started in 2001
The department provides students with physical chemical and biological information related to soil, water sciences and plant. As well as, understanding their inter relations, encourage ways to protect soils from erosion and deterioration, Conserving soil fertility, adapting most convenient and efficient methods of irrigation systems, application of soil amendments restore water resources in Kurdistan region and protect its usage from toxins and pollutants.
DescriptionFirst Year
Scientific debate (1-2)
Computer( 1-2)
English Language(1-2)
Geology
Analytical Chemistry
Kurdology
Botany
Principles Surveying
Applied Physics
Statistic
Engineering drawing
Second Year
Organic Chemistry
Cartography
Introduction to Soil Science in environment
Soil Ecology & Meteorology
Principles of plant production
Agricultural Machinery
Biochemistry
Geomorphology
Microbiology
Principle of soil and plant Analysis
Aquatic chemistry
Soil Leveling
Third Year
Hydrolog
Environmental Soil Microbiology
Environmental Soil Physics
Environmental soil chemistry
Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
Computer application in soil & water
Agricultural projects (1-2)
Irrigation &Drainage
Soil Physical chemistry
Soil & water contamination
Soil morphology &Survey
Soil & water contamination &
Remediation
Auto CAD Application in Engineering Drawing
Plant physiology
Summer Training
Fourth Year
Experimental Design & Analysis
Irrigation Systems
Soil & Water Conservation
GIS application in soil & water
Soil Mineralogy
Optional course) Agricultural Extension
Seminar (1-2)
Plant Nutrition
Soil Surveying & Classification
Soil Reclamation
Soil, Water &Plant Relationships
Watershed management
(Optional course) remote sensing
ObjectivesThe Department of Soil and Water Sciences provides opportunities for students in multi-disciplinary research and study based on major disciplines to broaden their understanding of soil and water and enhance their awareness of the local environment.
