Course Description - Bachelor of Horticultural and Agricultural Extension

  • 15200104: Social Services [1 Credit Hours]

    Students perform voluntary work such as donating blood, repairing homes, tourist trails, or holding educational workshops at the university, and the student is committed to training or working for 40 hours.


  • 13010006: Computer Skills and Applications [1 Credit Hours]


  • 13020015: International Relations [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020029: My Career II [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020034: Introduction to Automotive Engineering [2 Credit Hours]


  • 16050113: General Chemistry for Agricultural Students [3 Credit Hours]

    This course includes the basic theoretical rules related to scientific methods of measurement, chemical calculations, periodic table, electronic structure, chemical bonds, thermochemistry, chemical reactions, gaseous state, matter states, properties of solutions, acids, bases and equilibrium of acids and bases in aqueous solutions.


  • 16020305: Systems and Methods of Agricultural Extension [3 Credit Hours]

    The course focusing on meaning and elements of communication, methods and extension strategies. The benefits of extensional learning in social change, in addition the methods and systems used in extension. Prepare and development communication skills, media techniques, and extensional methods and tools.


  • 16020307: Plant Genetics and Breeding [3 Credit Hours]

    Study the laws of plant genetics and changes in the number of chromosomes and their impact on the plant. The course also aims at introducing the student to the different methods of plant breeding and the production of varieties and the use of means of biotechnology and genetic engineering in plant breeding and resistance to stress conditions and improve the characteristics of resistance to various pests.


  • 16020404: Floriculture & Landscape Gardening [3 Credit Hours]

    This course includes the study of the foundations and systems of design and coordination of various gardens, as well as the establishment of gardens and the use of different ornamental plants in the coordination of gardens, the study of the production of the most important ornamental crops used as cut flowers.


  • 16020407: Integrated Pest Management [3 Credit Hours]

    The course covers the principles of integrated pest management. Environmental and economic concepts and principles of control, and ways and means by which: agricultural methods, biological, rationalization in the use of pesticides. Understand the variables that control the pest population and the proper ways to estimate the pest population and develop the appropriate plans to control it.


  • 16020420: Evergreen Fruit Trees Production [3 Credit Hours]

    This course includes the study of the classification of evergreen fruit trees according to climate and environmental factors, environmental factors affecting their cultivation, propagation of evergreen fruit trees and selection of root stocks. Establishment and planning of evergreen orchards, water and fertilizer requirements for evergreen fruit trees, modern systems in agriculture and breeding, study of the production and cultivation of the most important evergreen fruit crops in Palestine (olives, citrus and palm).


  • 16010304: Principles of Organic Agriculture [3 Credit Hours]

    This course is designed to provide participants with the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for implementing and promoting organic agriculture activities and programs. While the main focus is for agricultural technicians, this course will clarify concepts and issues about organic agriculture as well as provide practical techniques and guidelines on implementing organic agriculture projects.


  • 16020424: Forestry Science [3 Credit Hours]

    To study the natural forests in terms of benefits, composition and environment, to identify the most important forest trees in Palestine and the problems facing forests in Palestine, also to study forests in terms of establishment, growth and care.


  • 13020005: Turkish Language [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020010: Islamic Econmic System [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020012: Islamic Civilization [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020014: Political Science [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020024: Environmental Culture [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020031: Contemporary Global Issues [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020032: Economy in the Third World [2 Credit Hours]


  • 16000106: ٍStatus of Agric. in Palestine [3 Credit Hours]

    The development of agriculture and its importance globally and regionally and focusing on it locality. It includes agricultural climate, production elements, plant production in irrigated and rainfed areas, animal production, product marketing, agricultural mechanization, institutions working in agriculture, problems of agriculture in the region, and advanced and modern agricultural projects.


  • 16020202: Deciduous Fruit Trees Production [3 Credit Hours]

    This course includes the study of the classification of deciduous fruit trees according to climate and environmental factors, environmental factors affecting their cultivation, propagation of deciduous fruit trees and selection of root stocks. Establishment and planning of deciduous fruit orchards, water and fertilizer requirements for deciduous fruit trees, modern systems in agriculture and breeding, study of the production and cultivation of the main deciduous fruit trees in Palestine (grapes, almonds, etc.).


  • 16020301: Olive Trees Production [3 Credit Hours]

    The course deals with the history of olive cultivation in Palestine in terms of religious, environmental, heritage and economic importance, cultivated area and distribution, plant description and the most important cultivars cultivated in Palestine, agricultural operations, root stocks and methods of propagation, the most important pests and diseases affecting olives, in addition to the nutritional and medicinal value of olive oil and international standards for olive oil.


  • 16020308: Plant Pathology [3 Credit Hours]

    Study of plant diseases in general and methods of occurrence and the relationship between the causative and host and the impact of environmental conditions on this relationship, the general characteristics of fungi, bacteria and viruses and how to diagnose and methods of reproduction and spread, methods of resistance as well as natural resistance in the plant, methods of fighting plant diseases.


  • 16020415: Weed Science [3 Credit Hours]

    The study of the principles of weed science, weed biology and environment, weed management in terms of techniques and methods, factors affecting weed control, chemical methods in weed control and its impact on the environment


  • 16020426: Agricultural Finance [2 Credit Hours]

    The importance of capital in agricultural production, sources of capital, sources of finance, types of financing, evaluation of the efficiency of capital use in agricultural operations, financing policies. The role of government in the market economy, the reasons for government intervention, the impact of supporting programs, subsidies, and taxes.


  • 16020427: Research Methods in Agricultural Extension [3 Credit Hours]

    Characteristics of the scientific method, selection and formulation of research problems and hypotheses, preparation of studies and descriptive exploratory research; research designs, experimental designs to test hypotheses, methods of data collection qualitative techniques;and techniques of sampling.


  • 15200112: English 2 [3 Credit Hours]

    This course is designed to serve PTUK students in the faculties of Science and Engineering as well as the students of Educational Technology (ET); it offers a broad overview of the English language learning skills in reading, writing, speaking that will enable them to communicate meaningfully in scientific contexts and situations. It also offers a broad variety of scientific language grammatical patterns and vocabulary items that are needed to comprehend scientific contexts and trends. Throughout this course, students will be exposed to a variety of scientific topics, aural input in order to broaden and deepen their critical thinking skills and to help them express opinions about modern scientific topics and problems.


  • 13020002: French Language [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020013: History of Jerusalem [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020016: Law in Our Lives [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020025: Agriculture in Palestine [2 Credit Hours]


  • 16000202: Agricultural Statistics [3 Credit Hours]

    Data description and organization by the graphical, numerical, vertical base, dispersion measures, probability theory, random variables, probability distributions, natural distribution, and statistical inference from large and small samples.


  • 15020108: General Physics for ِAِِِgricultural ٍٍِStudents Lab. [1 Credit Hours]

    In this course, practical experiments related to motion, Newton's laws, conservation laws, gravity, heat, static electricity, electrical circuits, viscosity, surface tension will be conducted. As well as, experiments in mechanics, electricity, fluids and soil properties will be conducted.


  • 16020203: Agricultural Extension [3 Credit Hours]

    Describe the meaning, importance, and goals of agricultural extension. Roles of extension agents, communications, building and evaluation of extension programs, extension tools and channels, extension methods. This course put students in front of rural families and farmers condition as well as understanding their environmental and institutional conditions.


  • 16020303: Communication Theory in Agriculture Extension [2 Credit Hours]

    The process of extension education as a communication process, different models that explain the communication process, elements of extension process. Course focusing on extension guide as communicator and farmers as receiver in agricultural extension, communication channels, and methods efficiency that enhance the extension process. Discussion of important concepts related to communication such as coding, decoding, interpretation and feedback with farmers.


  • 16020408: Field Training in Horticulture and Crop Production [2 Credit Hours]

    Give the student the opportunity to develop certain skills in plant production, apply all the information obtained in the field of various practical agriculture, the application includes skills and agricultural processes, problem solving.


  • 16020410: Seed Production [3 Credit Hours]

    Fundamentals of seed production, seed preparation and processing, quality control and distribution, seed collection and storage, factors affecting seed quality, as well as the study of modern methods of seed production of important horticultural crops in Palestine. .


  • 16020422: Comparative Extension Systems [2 Credit Hours]

    The foundations and principles of the extension organization, models of the structure of the extension organization in different countries, how to take advantage of the foundations and principles of the extension organization and the experiences of different countries to develop the guidance system.


  • 15200107: Islamic Studies [3 Credit Hours]


  • 13020008: Physical Culture [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020009: Islam and Contemporary Issues [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020033: Child Rearing and Family Upbringing [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020035: Professional Communication Skills [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020036: Software Applications [2 Credit Hours]


  • 16050112: Genral Biology Lab for Agricultural students [1 Credit Hours]

    This course includes experiments on the properties of biological compounds, methods of detection, use of microscopy, preparation of samples, study of methods of transfer of materials through cell membranes in addition to the study of cell types and their composition.


  • 16010206: Design of Irrigation and Drainage systems [3 Credit Hours]

    Irrigation water resources, hydraulics of wells, irrigation water quality, and salinity control. Water flow in pipelines and open canals, irrigation systems, and installations, the irrigation systems including surface water, sprinkler irrigation, and drip irrigation systems, programming and management of irrigation systems. Soil-water relationships and the basics of agricultural drainage.


  • 16020201: Plant Physiology [3 Credit Hours]

    This course includes the study of the biological processes in plants, photosynthesis, respiration, water absorption and diffusion, food and transpiration processes, plant hormones, growth regulators, and environmental factors.


  • 16020402: Harvesting and Handling of Agricultural Commodities [3 Credit Hours]

    This course will give a general understanding of many aspects of pre- and post-harvest technology and biology for the agricultural commodities, including nutritional values, internal and external factors determining the quality and post-harvest performance, quality parameters. Also, the chain from field to table will be studies.


  • 16020409: Extensional Applications [2 Credit Hours]

    Aims to train students on how to prepare and apply a specific counseling program in the field of specialization.


  • 16020413: Agricultural Cooperation [3 Credit Hours]

    Identify the trends and schools related to cooperation and the development of the cooperative movement in the world and study the organizational and administrative structures, with reference to the experience of local cooperative systems, with some Arab and foreign countries in the field of cooperation.


  • 13020028: My Career I [2 Credit Hours]


  • 16000103: Principles of Plant Protection [3 Credit Hours]

    This course covers the most important groups of agricultural pests and their economic importance and appropriate methods to protect agricultural crops from pests with emphasis on the importance of protecting the environment and reducing pollution.


  • 16000104: Principles of Soil Science [3 Credit Hours]

    Development of soil concept and importance. The process and soil-forming factors roles in soil profile development. The physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the soil. Soil-water relations. The soil water management practices. The role of organic matter in developing the physical and chemical properties of the soil. Classification and characteristics of soil minerals.


  • 16000105: Principles of Agricultural Economics [3 Credit Hours]

    Economic principles, which include the relationship of inputs to output and the relationship of inputs to outputs. The study of productive functions and production laws and the study of costs. This article also deals with the status of agriculture in the economic structure and the characteristics of the work in agriculture


  • 16050111: Genral Biology for Agricultural students [3 Credit Hours]

    This course includes a study of the synthesis and properties of essential compounds in living organisms such as nucleic acids, proteins, fats and sugars. The course also deals with the study of energy transformations and show how cell division, cell organization, the basic components of the cell and the basic processes in the cell from transfer and feeding and others.


  • 16050114: General Chemistry Lab for Agricultural Students [1 Credit Hours]

    This course includes the following topics: identification of laboratory instruments and devices, measurement of physical properties of chemical compounds, study of some chemical reactions in quantitative and thermal terms, solubility of salts, detection of ions and calibration of acids and bases, determination of molecular weight of volatile liquids.


  • 16010205: Plant Propagation & Nurseries [3 Credit Hours]

    This course deals with the basic techniques and practical skills for propagation of fruit trees, ornamental plants and vegetables. These propagation methods include sexual and vegetation of various types (cuttings, grafting and budding, layering, specialized structure and micro-propagation). The course also concentrates on using agricultural installations such as green houses, and other different agricultural environments for propagation purposes.


  • 16020205: Rural Development [3 Credit Hours]

    This course deals with the basic definitions of socio-economic development in the country side, as well as the different stages of community development and exposure to the most important explanatory theories of the development of rural communities especially in developing countries.


  • 16020406: Agricultural Marketing [3 Credit Hours]

    Basic concepts of agricultural marketing, basic objectives of agricultural marketing, research methods in agricultural marketing studies, marketing functions and services, the study of markets, types and functions, the study of intermediaries and marketing channels, estimating costs and marketing margins, measuring marketing efficiency, analysis of storage problems


  • 16020310: Field Training in Plant Protection [2 Credit Hours]

    Training students on spraying, preparation and calibration of agricultural pesticides, and following specific spraying programs within a timetable to combat agricultural diseases and insects.


  • 16020491: Graduation Project [3 Credit Hours]

    This course includes the preparation of a study on a specific scientific subject in the field of specialization and prepare it to give a group of students and discuss with professors and students.


  • 16020411: Agricultural Media [2 Credit Hours]

    Agricultural news writing, scientific writing, agricultural knowledge and information systems, technology development and transfer, communication development; content analysis, citation analysis, advertising, marketing; public relations, recreational education and information and communication technology in the field of rural development, aesthetic considerations in exhibitions, determining what is presented for different purposes and places of the masses.


  • 16020418: Irrigated Agriculture [3 Credit Hours]

    Study the basic principles of soil and water and their impact on crop productivity, modern irrigation methods, estimation of water and food needs under different conditions. Methods of developing irrigated agriculture and optimizing water use.


  • 16020423: Production of cut flowers [3 Credit Hours]

    The course deals with the production of commercial cut flowers (rose, bird of paradise, gladiolas, gerbera iris, lilem, carnation in terms of cultivation, species, propagation methods, cultivation methods, pruning and breeding, special treatments.


  • 15200099: Pre-English [3 Credit Hours]

    Remedial English: The course is a compulsory service course offered for first year students. It is a prerequisite for E1 and it focuses mainly on the language learning skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course is intended to equip the students with basic skills necessary for successful communication in both oral and written forms of the language. In addition to grammar and how to use vocabulary in a meaningful context.


  • 15200106: ُEnglish (1) [3 Credit Hours]

    English 1 is a theoretical, 3-credit hour university requisite, and a general English Course which is designed to serve all BA and BSc Students of (PTUK) in all faculties. This course aims at developing students’ repertoire of the English language main skills as well as sub-skills through providing them with broad varieties of language patterns, grammatical and structural rules, and vocabulary items that can enable them to communicate meaningfully within ordinary and real-life contexts and situations. This course is also oriented towards equipping students with the skills they need to comprehend texts, contexts, and situations that are related to ordinary and real-life topics. Throughout this course, students will be exposed to a wide and various aural inputs in order to broaden and deepen their skills in listening, judgment, and critical thinking. Students of this course are expected to acquire and practice the skills they need to maximize their capabilities to express opinions about ordinary and real life topics both orally and in a written format, which will help in widening the students’ academic horizon.


  • 13020011: Contemporary Problems [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020017: E-government Legal Framework [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020018: The Palestinian Captive Movement [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020021: History of Science Among the Arabs [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020030: Individual and Society [2 Credit Hours]


  • 16000102: Principles of Plant Production [3 Credit Hours]

    The course deals with the general principles of plant production. Plant, various agricultural processes and means of production.


  • 16010419: Field Crops Production [3 Credit Hours]

    Study of cereal and legume crops in terms of economic importance, production areas, needs, and suitable environmental conditions, nutritional value, methods of raising production efficiency under rainy and irrigated conditions, various agricultural operations of the most important field crops in Palestine. This course also contains 3 laboratory hours each week dealing with the classification of field crops, plant description of the most important field crops and includes root, stem, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds.


  • 16020416: Evaluation of Agricultural Projects [3 Credit Hours]

    Project definition, project types, project cycle, concept and types of project evaluation, fundamentals of project feasibility management, market analysis, project financing structure and loan repayment methods, project financial analysis, project economic analysis, project sensitivity analysis, inflation management in project appraisal, project appraisal risk shadow.


  • 16020417: Agricultural Machinery [3 Credit Hours]

    Introduction to farm mechanization and farm power sources, engine types and parts, engine heat cycle, tractor parts - land preparation machines for agriculture, farming machinery, growing crop servicing machines, harvesting and harvesting machines, operation and maintenance of agricultural mechanization units.


  • 16020428: Contemporary issues in agricultural extension [2 Credit Hours]

    Concepts on gender and gender equality, home responsibilities, gender-based society and generation lines; possibilities and constraints in accessing resources among rural populations by sex and age; extension services for youth, women and children; vulnerability; sustainability; globalization; food security; and environmental impact assessment.


  • 13010007: Communication Skills [1 Credit Hours]


  • 13020004: Russian Language [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020007: English language III [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020020: Anti-Corruption [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020022: Library and Research Methods [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020023: Astronomy [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020027: Health Culture [2 Credit Hours]


  • 16000101: Botany [3 Credit Hours]

    Plant Cell and Plant Tissue, Plant Composition Anatomy and Functions of Plant Organs (Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower,Fruit, and Seed) Plant and Energy, Plant Nutrition and Food Transfer, Plant Classification and Plant Environment.


  • 16010309: Vegetables Production [3 Credit Hours]

    Study of the economic and nutritional importance of vegetables Production and cultivation of the most important vegetable crops, the appropriate environmental conditions, the different agricultural processes, the modern trends in vegetable cultivation, protected agriculture and agriculture in open ground for vegetables, agricultural cycle and overlapping agriculture, harvesting, storage and marketing, the study of the most important vegetable crops in Palestine.


  • 16010310: Fertilizers and Soil Fertility [3 Credit Hours]

    Soil chemical and physical properties as related to soil fertility. Plant nutrients and their classification, functions, reactions, and availability in the soil. Movement and absorption of plant nutrients. Fertilizers classification, types and application methods. Soil fertility evaluation and fertilizers recommendations.


  • 16020306: Organization and Management of Agricultural Extension Agencies [2 Credit Hours]

    Foundations and principles of building the agricultural extension agencies, structure and characteristics of agricultural extension organization in Palestine and other countries, extension supervision, elements and functions of management in the field of agricultural extension. Discussion roles and functions of agricultural extension and others relationships, incentive systems, training, and workers job duties and descriptions in the field of agricultural extension agencies.


  • 16020405: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants [3 Credit Hours]

    The study of the production of medicinal and aromatic plants and their importance from the agricultural and therapeutic aspects and the study of the cultivation and production of the most important medicinal and aromatic herbs, shrubs and medicinal and aromatic trees planted in Palestine in terms of agriculture and service operations and methods of harvest and the most important materials as well as the medical and aromatic uses of different plant families.


  • 16020414: Food Security & Climate Change [3 Credit Hours]

    Strategic elements of food security, food Security approach, nutrition policies and tools, integrated food plan, population reproduction laws, food budget, green revolution and food security, food aid, self-reliance, food security from an international perspective, Arab-Palestinian food security and poverty.


  • 16020429: Agricultural Education [3 Credit Hours]

    Concepts of training in agricultural education, adult education, acquired agricultural educational skills, teaching methods for acquiring agricultural teaching skills, awareness methodologies in agricultural extension and illustrative teaching methods through compliable methods.


  • 15200101: Palestinian Issue [3 Credit Hours]

    The course deals with the events of the Palestinian issue through the most important ages from the Canaanites until the year 2021. It focuses on the Islamic conquest of Palestine in the year 15 AH 636 AD, the Crusader torch from 1099 to the liberation of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi of Palestine in 1187, and it talks about the Ottomans in Palestine from 1516 to 1917. The course is concerned with the Palestinian issue during the British occupation in 1917, until the Nakba in 1948, and the establishment of the occupation state .It deals with the Palestinian resistance and revolutions during 100 years, and Arab-Israeli wars from 1948 to 2021.The course talks about Palestinian Liberation Organization, Palestinian resistance movements and parties, Palestinian Authority and the peace negotiations projects since the 1978 Camp David Accords until 2021.The course talks about attempts to Judaism Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque since the Palestinian setback in 1967 until 2021, and the issue of Palestinian refugees since 1948. It also anticipates the future of the Palestinian issue.


  • 15200102: Arabic Language [3 Credit Hours]

    The course aims to develop the students’ cognitive abilities and communication skills in Arabic language by introducing Arabic dictionaries, spelling and grammatical errors, and familiarizing them with ancient and modern Arabic literary models including models from the Holy Qur’an.


  • 13020001: Hebrew Language [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020003: German Language [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020006: Italian Language [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020019: Democracy and Elections [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020026: Leadership and Creativity [2 Credit Hours]


  • 15010109: General Mathematics [3 Credit Hours]

    This course introduces the knowledge and skills necessary to solve problems of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, and familiarity with the concepts of groups and operations on them, Functions and their graphic representation, types of functions and algebraic operations on them, systems of linear equations, matrices and their types, and equal matrices and operations on matrices, determinants and their properties and Cramer's method. The multiplicative inverse and the multiplicative inverse method for solving systems of linear equations.


  • 15020107: General Physics for Agricultural Students [3 Credit Hours]

    This course covers units and vectors, motion, motion and force, Newton's laws, rotational motion, momentum, work, conservation laws, gravity, heat, static electricity, electrical circuits, viscosity, surface tension. Experiments in mechanics, electricity, fluids, soil properties.


  • 16020403: Protected Agriculture [3 Credit Hours]

    Study of protection types (greenhouses, greenhouses, plastic tunnels), design of components, installation and maintenance of these types, methods of controlling environmental factors inside greenhouses, different agricultural processes and their impact on increasing production and improving the quality of horticultural crops grown using advanced scientific methods.


  • 16010406: Agricultural Pesticides Management [3 Credit Hours]

    The course deals with the definition of different agricultural pests and pesticides, methods of pest control, especially chemical methods, economic importance of pesticides, history of pesticides, types of pesticides, their composition and methods of use, registration of pesticides and registration laws, and problems arising from the use of pesticides.


  • 16010407: Economic Entomology [3 Credit Hours]

    This course deals with the identification of insects which cause economic damage to plants including a description of insects and their life cycle, and type of damage-control measures. It covers pests from the following orders: homoptera, hemiptera, thysanoptera, diptera, coleopteran, lepidoptera, hymenoptera.


  • 16020421: Management of Agricultural Projects [2 Credit Hours]

    Definition, types and characteristics of agricultural projects. Economic feasibility of projects. Project management, its objectives and main functions, planning functions, implementation, and control. Logical steps of the decision-making process, methods of decision-making, Classification of decisions. Entrepreneurship and Farm small projects initiation as examples of agricultural projects.