Bachelor in Water Science

faculty of Agriculture - Department of Soil and Water

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Description

The Department of Soil and Water established in 1966, and it is one of the main departments from which the College of Agriculture was formed since its establishment. The Soil and Water Division includes two divisions, namely the Soil and Water Division. One of the objectives of the Soil and Water Department, specializing in water, is to graduate qualified agricultural engineers in the field of water sciences. The department has scientific laboratories that serve various water sciences, which are the soil, plant and water analysis laboratory, the soil nature laboratory, the water and irrigation science laboratory, and the Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) laboratory. These laboratories provide lessons and laboratory experiments for students of the Department of Soil and Water. It also provides scientific and research consultations in the field of water sciences, and helps decision makers in developing scientific solutions to solve the problems of water scarcity, quality and pollution.

Objectives

By passing all courses, the graduate will be able to:

1. Shows extensive knowledge of various water sciences and their optimal and sustainable use.

2. Provides scientific advice to public authorities and workers in the field of water sciences. 3. Examines current and future societal problems related to water, waste and the environment within a broader framework of sustainable development.

4. Design research experiments in the field of water sciences, interpret them and draw conclusions from them.

5. Developing knowledge in the field of water and irrigation management that qualifies for planning, implementing and evaluating the field of integrated water management.

Outcomes

By completing all the requirements for success in the program, the graduate will be able to:

a. Knowledge & Understand:

A.1. learns the bases and the principles of soil and water science and scientific terminology in the field of water.

A.2. Mentions the soil water properties and the factors affecting it.

A.3.Defines the irrigation systems, hydraulic basics, managing irrigation and drainage projects in Libya.

A.4. Studying the methods of soil and water conservation.

A.5. Studies the different climate elements and their impact on the water requirements of crops

B. Mental Skills:

B. 1. Explains the scientific terminology in the field of water and other relevant science.

B.2. Connects the theoretical and the practical aspects of soil water properties.

B.3. Interprets the data and the amount of required water to be applied and its sources, and links to the soil and water information.

B.4. Proposes a suitable design of irrigation and drainage systems according to the type of soil and crops.

B.5. Explain the hydrological cycle and its role on soil, crop and other environmental aspects.

C. Practical & professional skills:

C.1. Applies various water sciences and its relationship to soil, plants and other relevant science.

C.2. Uses the laboratory and Field equipment to study the chemical and physical properties of surface and groundwater.

C.3. Proposes appropriate solutions for water scarcity and pollution problems.

C.4. Design research and scientific projects in the various fields of water science.

C.5. Uses scientific research methods to write papers and gain the benefit in practical fields.

 

D. Generic and transferable skills

D.1. Adheres the student to the duty assigned to him in his field of work in the specified time.

D.2. Works within a research team whose capabilities stand out in his field.

D.3. Manages the laboratory and uses modern technology.

D.4. Contact and communicate effectively with others.

D.5. Collects the information writes scientific reports and presents them in an appropriate manner.

Certificate Rewarded

Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, majoring in Soil and Water - Water Science program.

Entry Reuirements

For admission to the Bachelor `s degree at the Faculty of Agriculture, the following is required:

1. The academic grade of the student in the previous educational stage of the program must be at least good.

2. The student should undergo an admission test and a personal interview (if the institution deems it).

3. General Scientific Certificate of Secondary Education or Certificate of agricultural high schools and institutes.

4. Fluency in Arabic for non-native speakers.

5. In the case of any change in the admission requirements, the new requirements will apply to new applicants only.

Study Plan

The Bachelor in Water Science prepares students to qualify for Bachelor in Water Science. The student studies several subjects which have been carefully chosen in this major to cover its different aspects.

It comprises 8 Semesters of study, in which the student will study a total of 147 units, which include 42 units of general subjects, and 46 major units, 30 of elective units. In addition to a final project in the student's major.

Study plan for this program is shown below:

1st Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
PH1123 General Physical 03 Compulsory +

ZO1014 ZOOLOGY 04 University requirement +

This course explains to the student the relationship between general zoology and various related sciences such as (histology, embryology, physiology, etc.), explains the different cell structures and functions (cell membrane, nucleus, nucleic acids, cytoplasmic organelles), and enables the student to identify the structure of the all systems in the body, the functions of the various organs of the body, and the physiological and mechanical processes related to those functions. It also explains the different types of animal tissues, their structures, their locations, and their function within each organ.

MA 1113 Math 1 03 General +

In Math1, the student learns the concepts, terminology, principles and laws of this course, and how to use functions and their properties in the study of applied models. It also enables the student to link endings, connections and derivation, and it becomes clear to the student the uses of calculus applications in life sciences. The student will also be able to discuss the different methods of calculating integration and its applications and explain the first-order finite difference models.

EL 1012 English Language 1 02 University requirement +

This course of English (1) designed for Agricultural ESP classroom, at the faculty of agriculture, University of Tripoli. Each lesson is divided into two parts to cover terminology and grammar. Each unit offers step by step instruction that immerse students in the four key language components of reading, writing, listening and speaking including grammar. First, it offers a realistic reading passage/s about a certain branch of agriculture and career specific vocabulary terms and phrases. It addresses various introductory agricultural topics such as the origin of agriculture, its' branches and history. In addition, it tackles plant products, animal products and other basic topics in their field of agriculture. It further addresses the English language sentence structure and the English word classes and covers grammar tenses. It tends to improve students' English communication level considering their future career.

CH1014 General Chemistry 1 04 University requirement +

BO1014 Botany 04 General +

This course is one of the main general courses for all scientific divisions in the agricultural faculty. It includes many contents: A brief history of botany, importance of plants, branches of botany, characteristics of living organisms, differences between plants and animals, feeding patterns in plants, scientific nomenclature, divided into the plant kingdom, the plant cell and its discovery - cell theory, cellular structure (pre-cellular form, prokaryotes and eukaryotes), Components of the eukaryotic plant cell. Cell wall, cytoplasm, Nucleus, partial structure, RNAs, DNA, non-protoplasmic components, Cellular membranes and the movement of materials through them, Indirect cell division, the meiosis of the cell, Plant tissues include meristematic tissues, the histological system, The primary relative system and the vascular relative system, the vegetative system: the stem, its types, its branches and its transformations, Leaf structure, shapes, types, and mutations, Flower arrangement, inflorescences, pollination and fertilization, Definition of the fruit, its divisions, definition of the seed, its composition and germination, Roots: their characteristics, functions, regions, and types, and, the internal structure of the wall, stem, and leaves.

AR1012 Arabic Language 1 02 University requirement +

AE1004 Fundanental of Economics 04 University requirement +

2nd Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
BO1024 04 General +

This course deals with the introduction of botany botany and other sciences related. Different feeding methods, reproduction methods and how these organisms reproduce in the life cycle, , and the classification of living organisms since their classification. Phrases of organisms associated with aspects

AR1022 Arabic Language 2 02 University requirement AR1012 +

CH1023 General Chemistry 2 03 Compulsory CH1014 +

PH1113 Mechanical Physics 03 Compulsory +

1123 MA Math 2 03 General +

In Math 2, the student will learn about the properties of functions in more than one variable and draw in three dimensions. He will also be able to use partial differential methods in calculating some applications, acquire the skill of creative thinking, and learn methods of solving problems in different types of differential equations. The student also gets acquainted with the basic concepts of vectors and matrices in two dimensions.

EL1022 English Language 2 02 University requirement +

This course of English (2) designed for Agricultural ESP classroom, at the faculty of agriculture, University of Tripoli. It tends to improve students' English communication level considering their future career environment. To incorporate career-specific vocabulary and contexts, every unit includes reading comprehension passage and tests vocabulary and listening skills. It further leads students through exercises to written and oral production. English two addresses various agricultural topics such as soil types preparation, seeding methods, farm equipment, livestock, and organic farming. It further extend students' knowledge of English grammar considering various grammar rules which complement their former English one grammar.

3rd Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
MA2113 Differential Equations 03 Compulsory MA1123 +

ST 2004 Agricultural Statistics 04 Elective +

SW1003 General Microbiology (Theoretical) 03 Compulsory +

The general microbiology course describes the diversity of microorganisms, the structure and function of bacterial cells, and also describes microbial growth and metabolism. Methods of controlling the growth of microorganisms by physical and chemical means are also addressed. This course also describes the basic genetic systems of bacteria, bacteriophages, and plasmids. During this course, the student will learn the role of microorganisms in food production and preservation, and their ability to cause food borne infections. This course also aims to teach students how to use beneficial microorganisms in agricultural, industrial and environmental applications.

CH2303 Organic Chemistry 03 Compulsory +

SW1014 Principles of Soil Science 04 Compulsory +

The principles of Soil science course explains the basic concepts of soil science. This course introduces the different soil components, and the different soil formation factors and processes. This course deals with the morphological properties of the soil profile and its surrounding environment, as well as the physical, chemical, biological and colloidal soil properties and their relationship to soil and plants. Student in this course will know all the different branches of soil sciences.

SW1023 Principles of Water Science 03 Compulsory +

The water science course aims to introduce water science, its branches, and its relationship to other sciences. This course also describes the hydrological cycle elements and the factors affecting them. This course also describes the physical properties of water and also describes the concepts of flow of water in the porous media.

4th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
SW2014 Soil Physics 04 Compulsory SW1014 +

The objective of the Soil physics course is to enable the student to understand the principles used in studying the physics and mechanics of soil in the field and laboratory, as well as the concepts of practical physical analysis of soil. This course also describes the relationship between the physical properties of soil and other sciences of soil science.

SW2113 Agricultural Climatology 03 Compulsory +

This course aims to introduce climatology, its branches, and its relationship to other sciences. This course also describes the different climate elements and the factors affecting them. Through the study of this course, the analysis of climate time series is carried out and the general trend of change in climatic elements is determined. The various weather phenomena are also explained and interpreted, and the expected change in climate and its impact on agriculture and the environment are predicted.

2214 FT Biochemistry 04 General 2303 Ch +

GO2203 Geology 03 Compulsory +

The geology course describes the different layers of the earth (the properties and composition of each layer and its relationship to the atmosphere, water and biosphere). Also, by studying this course, the properties of the earth's crust and its components of rocks and minerals, and tectonic plates (its composition, movement and its relationship to ancient and modern geological structures) are explained. The impact of climate and the movement of tectonic plates on geological processes and geological structures is also discussed in this course.

BO3004 Plant Physiology 04 University requirement CH1014 +

CH2103 Analytical Chemistry 03 Compulsory CH1021 +

5th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
SW3223 Reclamation of Dry Lands Soils 03 Compulsory SW2014 +

The course of soil reclamation of arid regions aims to define the soils of arid regions, their distribution, and their spread rate. In this course, the problems of soils in arid regions are listed and methods of reclamation, as well as the interpretation of the relationship between agriculture and soils in arid regions.

SW1113 Geographic Information System 03 Elective +

The geographic information systems course is descried with definition of GIS with a brief history, the relationship of GIS with other information systems, advantages and disadvantages of geographic information systems, applications of GIS in general and in the agricultural environment in particular. In addition to this, this course covers the basic components of GIS: (data and information – hardware – software – people – operating methods), the concept of geographic information systems: (Recording or Entering data and information - Organizing data and information - Analyzing data and information - Extracting information), Geographical Coordinate System, Reference and Projections, and how to convert from one system to another. furthermore, brief information about: Maps, Remote sensing and Global Positioning Systems are also covered in this course. Also, databases definition, types and how to create them are explained. The difference between Vector and Raster and data model and the conversion between them are also covered in this course.

SW2033 Soil, Plant and Water Analysis 03 Compulsory +

This course explains the importance of analyzing soil, plant and water samples. It deals with the definition of the mechanism used in collecting soil, plant and water samples, and how to conduct the necessary analyzes on them. This course explains and interprets many necessary analyzes such as estimation of salinity, degree of reactivity, total soluble ions in soil and water samples, estimation of fertilizer elements (nitrogen - phosphorus - potassium) in soil and plants, organic matter - and equivalent calcium carbonate in soil.

SW2064 Remote Sensing and its Application 03 Elective +

This course aims to enable the student to understand the basics of remote sensing science and its historical development. This course enables the student to identify the components and elements of remote sensing. This course deals with the identification of data and information used in remote sensing technology (e.g.: satellite images and aerial photos). This course aims to enable students to identify methods of analyzing, interpreting and processing satellite images and aerial images, and applying them realistically in the study of land resources (such as: vegetation cover, soil, water).

SW3113 Agricultural Drainage 03 Compulsory SW2014 +

The agricultural drainage course describes the different types of agricultural drainage systems, how to design agricultural drainage systems and how to maintain them. This course also explains the problems that arise in the design of different drainage systems. Also, this course explains the different diameters of drainage pipes and how to choose the appropriate types of agricultural drainage systems.

SW2123 Applied Hydraulics 03 Compulsory +

The Applied Hydraulics course explains the basic concepts of Liquid properties, the effect of liquids on solid bodies and the movement of water in open pipes, channels and water streams. It also illustrates different water measurements and the application of equations in hydraulics such as flow measurements in open pipes and sewers.

SW2153 Irrigation Science 03 Compulsory SW2014 +

The Irrigation Science course describes the importance and the role of water in the plant, also explains the movement of water in the soil, and describes the movement of water in the plant towards the atmosphere. During the study of this course, students learn to calculate the water requirements of crops, as well as the depth of irrigation water, irrigation time and irrigation frequency.

6th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
CS1024 Principles of Field Crops 04 Elective +

In this course, the student will be able to differentiate between field crops and their habitats or centers of origin. The course also explains the different divisions of field crops. It also distinguishes between the environmental conditions that affect the productivity of field crops. It also defines the basic rules for applying the full care of crops in the field of agricultural sciences and technology. It also enables the student to identify the areas that can be followed to improve and increase the productivity of field crops.

SW3213 Soil and water conservation 03 Compulsory SW2014 +

The soil and water conservation course describes the importance of preserving soil and water resources from the problem of soil erosion, both wind and water. This course describes the relationship between soil properties and its susceptibility to erosion, and defines the methods used to protect soil from the dangers of wind erosion and water erosion.

SW3154 Farm Irrigation Systems 04 Compulsory SW2014 +

It describes the development and importance of different farm irrigation systems. The engineering and hydraulic bases required for the design, operation and maintenance of various agricultural irrigation systems are also discussed during the study. Also during the course study, the student can design different irrigation systems according to hydraulic and economic conditions. In examining this decision, reference is also to how the efficiency of the irrigation system is calculated.

CH1021 General Chemistry 2 (Lab) 01 University requirement +

SW2134 Surface Water Hydrology 04 Compulsory SW1023 SW2014 +

The surface water hydrology course aims to introduce surface water hydrology, its branches, and its relationship to other sciences. This course also describes the hydrological cycle elements and the factors affecting them and how to estimates these elements.

7th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
HO1004 principles of horticulture 04 Compulsory +

This course is one of the main general courses for all scientific divisions in the agricultural faculty. It includes many contents: An introduction to the establishment and development of horticulture and its definition, the importance of horticultural crops to humans, the relationship of horticulture to other sciences and its place in agricultural production, divisions of horticultural crops - scientific division, according to the length of plant life - division of horticulture and the importance of each, structure of horticultural plants - the root system and its functions, the stem and its components (buds, flowers, leaves, fruits and seeds), growth and development of horticultural plants, their definitions, methods of measuring growth, stages of growth and characteristics of each, and environmental conditions and their impact on the growth and development of horticultural crops, photosynthesis and environmental factors affecting, respiration and environmental factors affecting it, flowers, the formation of flower buds and the factors affecting them for the fall of flowers, fruiting - pollination, fertilization, fruit setting, parthenogenesis, fruit falling (June) and the nature of pregnancy in fruit trees. Plant growth regulators and their uses, propagation facilities - their types, characteristics and uses of each of them, their composition, growing mediums and growing containers, propagation by fertilized seeds - its advantages and disadvantages - vegetative propagation - its definition, propagation by cuttings, and, the remaining methods of vegetative propagation include grafting, layering, tissue culture and seedling transfer, pruning and tree breeding, fruit thinning - fertilization and irrigation.

SW3124 Water Resources In Libya and Development 03 Compulsory SW1023 +

The Water Resources and Development course in Libya describes the most important water resources in Libya, especially groundwater. Where the aquifers in Libya and their storage characteristics are addressed. By studying this course, the movement of groundwater is interpreted through full knowledge of the hydraulics of wells. Where the student, when studying this course, applies experimental pumping experiments for water wells, and understands the processes of artificial recharge of underground reservoirs.

SW3043 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition 03 Elective +

This course is concerned to clarify the importance of plant nutrition and soil fertility in increasing agricultural production, as well as knowing the differences between productive and fertile soils. This course also describes the physical and chemical properties of soil and their impact on the growth of agricultural crops. The student also learns through this course the importance of studying the macro- and micronutrients, their sources, functions, deficiency symptoms, and the mechanism of their absorption by plants. Also, this course will discuss the types of chemical and organic fertilizers, and methods of application them to the soil for various plants and crops.

CH2301 Organic Chemistry (Lab) 01 Compulsory +

8th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
SW2074 Water Resources Management 04 Elective +

The Water Resources Management course aims to define the methods used in how to make the best use of water resources. This course deals with the scientific methods used in studying water resources and managing them properly. This course explains the problems of exploiting different water sources through studying underground reservoirs. Where the student learns scientific applications in the field of water and land resources management, as well as analyzes the causes of pollution of various water resources and the environmental effects of that.

CH2101 Analytical Chemistry (Lab) 01 Compulsory +

RF1023 Principles of Forstry 03 Elective BO1014 +

SW1001 General Microbiology (Practical) 01 Compulsory BO1024 +

The practical microbiology course is concerned with introducing the student to the laboratory devices and equipment used in the microbiology laboratory, and how to use a light microscope to observe microorganisms. During this course, the student will test sterilization methods in microbiological procedures, and how to isolate and grow bacteria and fungi on growth media. The student also learns how to diagnose the general morphological features of different microorganisms.

SW3992 Special studies 02 Compulsory SW1014 +

The Special Studies course describes the mechanism used in choosing the research topic and its hypotheses, and the objectives to be achieved to reach the desired results. During this course, the student acquires several skills, including, but not limited to, how to collect different data sources, the experiment to be designed, and the choice of research methods. Also through this course, the student learns how to analyze and interpret research results to serve the hypotheses and objectives of the research.

AEN1024 General Agricultural Machinery 04 Elective +