Chairperson:
| Jaafar, Hadi |
| Professor Emeritus: | Kawar, Nasri |
| Professors: | Abou Jawdah, Yusuf; Farran, Mohamad; Haidar, Mustapha; Hamadeh, Shady |
| Adjunct Professor: | Mohtar, Rabi |
| Associate Professors: | Chalak, Ali; Jaafar, Hadi |
Adjunct Associate Professor:
| Chaaban, Jad |
| Assistant Professors: | El Kayal, Walid |
| Lecturer: | Jaber, Lina; Doughan, Youssef |
Instructors:
| Sobh, Hana |
Undergraduate Program
The Department of Agriculture offers a multidisciplinary program with the objective of
training students in the various theoretical and practical aspects of agricultural sciences
and Agribusiness. Department graduates are prepared to successfully contribute to the
agricultural research, business, and education programs in the region.
The agriculture (AGRI) program prepares students to become:
- Agricultural Engineers and professionals with central positions, who create sustainable
and ethical solutions and enhance knowledge in various sub-disciplines of Agriculture
in local, regional, and global practices.
- Graduates who attend and complete advanced degrees at top universities worldwide.
- Leaders and innovators in their profession and serving their community.
Students will be trained to address current agricultural issues at the regional and global
levels using their scientific knowledge to improve production and protect the environment.
The department provides practical and up-to-date knowledge in plant production, plant
health management, animal production and health, and land and water conservation. The
department also trains students to become skilled farm operators and managers who are
innovative and responsive to local and regional needs and who are capable of adapting to
market changes and rising production costs.
The department offers two concentrations. A Concentration requires a total of 12 credits.
Students in their final year may select 12 credits from the lists, which include courses in
agricultural sciences and animal and veterinary sciences. Students who do not wish to
do a concentration will be considered to be following the broader Agriculture sequence
(Receive a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Diploma of Ingénieur Agricole with no
concentration).
Undergraduate courses are offered in the areas of crop systems, agro-chemicals, farm
power and alternative energy, plant health, organic and intensive agriculture, water
technologies, conservation agriculture, soils, GIS in agriculture, agricultural economics and
rural development. In addition, the program covers animal agriculture including nutrition,
genetics and physiology, management, and health. Introductory courses in these subjects
are offered to agriculture students within the framework of a core curriculum. Specialized
and advanced courses are also offered as electives to undergraduates.
The Agribusiness (AGBU) program combines the study of management with agricultural
sciences in order to provide students with an understanding of the economic and business
principles that underlie management tools and their application to agricultural and related
businesses. The educational objectives of the AGBU program are to prepare students to
become entrepreneurs, business leaders, skilled farm operators and future policy advisers
who are well-grounded in the fields of agriculture and food production and who are
capable of communicating and using their skills in order to improve their livelihood and
that of their community.
Undergraduate courses are offered in the areas of agriculture, business management and
accounting, marketing, agricultural economics, entrepreneurship and rural development.
Specialized and advanced courses are also offered as electives to undergraduates.
Course Descriptions
Core Courses for the BS Degree in Agriculture
Concentration Courses
Sustainable Agriculture (Organic/Conservation)
Agricultural Technology
Elective Courses
Core Courses for BS in Agribusiness