BP – Department of Forestry Sciences

Bologna Process

نظام مسار بولونيا

Department of Forestry Sciences

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Forestry Sciences at the University of Mosul, College of Agriculture and Forestry, is a four-year undergraduate program delivered according to the Bologna Process and based on the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). The program comprises 240 ECTS credits and eight academic semesters.

The program aims to prepare highly qualified scientific and technical cadres in the management, protection, development, and sustainability of forest and natural resources. The curriculum balances theoretical knowledge with intensive practical and field applications. It begins with a strong foundation in basic and environmental sciences and progressively moves to specialized areas including forest tree silviculture and propagation, forest mensuration, forest management and protection from pests and fires, wood physiology and anatomy, forest-products technology and industry, Remote Sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applied to forest-land surveying and planning.

The program focuses on graduating agricultural/forestry engineers capable of addressing contemporary environmental challenges such as climate change, desertification, and biodiversity degradation according to sustainable-development principles.

Program Mission

The Department of Forestry Sciences, through the Bachelor of Science in Forestry Sciences program, is committed to preparing graduates who are distinguished in knowledge and skills and capable of leading and managing forest and natural resources efficiently and sustainably. The program seeks to achieve this through an interactive educational and research environment characterized by innovation and aligned with global quality standards and the Bologna Process, with emphasis on applied field development. It also contributes effectively to community service and environmental protection and addresses environmental and climate challenges through sound scientific consultancy and sustained partnerships with relevant sectors locally and regionally.

The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Forestry Sciences represent the strategic and professional goals that graduates are expected to achieve and demonstrate in the workplace and society within 3–5 years after graduation. They translate the mission of the College and Department and respond to sustainable-development needs in forestry, natural resources, and the environment.

  • Professional Practice & Sustainable Management: Enable graduates to practice professionally in planning and managing forests, nurseries, and natural reserves, applying afforestation techniques and forest-ecosystem protection according to environmental sustainability standards.
  • Modern Technologies & Problem Solving: Qualify graduates to apply contemporary scientific methods and technologies, such as GIS and Remote Sensing, to analyze and solve complex field problems including forest fires, pests, climate change, and soil degradation.
  • Leadership, Ethics, & Social Responsibility: Prepare graduates to lead integrated teams and forestry projects with full adherence to professional ethics, environmental-protection laws, and social responsibility toward communities surrounding forests.
  • Lifelong Learning & Research: Motivate graduates to pursue continuous professional development, lifelong learning, postgraduate studies, and scientific research in forestry sciences to keep pace with global developments.
  • Consultancy & Community Service: Enhance graduates’ ability to provide scientific and practical consultations and solutions to governmental, private, and non-governmental organizations concerned with conserving forest wealth and developing vegetation cover.

Upon successful completion of the program requirements, graduates are awarded the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Agricultural Sciences / Forestry Sciences by the University of Mosul.

The program is classified at Level 6 of the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF), in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).

Admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Forestry Sciences program is governed by the admission regulations and policies of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul, with admission from the Scientific Track.

To be awarded the B.Sc. in Forestry Sciences, students must successfully satisfy all graduation requirements, including:

  • Successful completion of all 240 ECTS credits across eight academic semesters under the Bologna Process.
  • Successful completion of all compulsory and elective courses, laboratory work, field applications, and summer training.
  • Compliance with all academic regulations governing assessment, progression, and graduation approved by MOHESR and the University of Mosul.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and transfer of academic credits are considered only in cases of student transfer or course equivalency, in accordance with the regulations and instructions of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are expected to achieve 12 Program Learning Outcomes categorized into Knowledge (K1–K2), Skills (S1–S7), and Competencies (C1–C3).

Code Program Learning Outcome
PLO1 (K1) Explain ecological and physiological theories and principles governing the origin and development of vegetation cover to ensure sustainability of forest biological systems.
PLO2 (K2) Classify modern technologies and practices used in nursery management, afforestation operations, wood sciences, forest engineering and investment, and wood-products manufacturing.
PLO3 (S1) Analyze the impacts of climatic and environmental changes, forest pests, and human activities on desertification and ecosystem degradation.
PLO4 (S2) Design sustainable management strategies for natural resources and biodiversity based on the integration of forest ecology and tree physiology principles.
PLO5 (S3) Apply engineering and quantitative methods in forest mensuration calculations, topographic surveying of land, statistical methods, and mathematical modeling.
PLO6 (S4) Develop innovative practical solutions integrating biodiversity conservation, developmental systems, forest management, and watershed management to enhance forest sustainability.
PLO7 (S5) Manage major environmental and field risks, including forest fires, soil erosion, floods, and epidemics, using sustainable maintenance strategies.
PLO8 (S6) Employ digital technology and spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) techniques to process, interpret, and analyze forestry data.
PLO9 (S7) Evaluate the economic feasibility of forest investment projects and operating plans for wood industries based on environmental and survey data.
PLO10 (C1) Communicate professionally, orally and in writing, in Arabic and English with work teams, environmental organizations, and stakeholders in the forestry sector.
PLO11 (C2) Adhere to legal legislation and ethical principles governing the agricultural engineering and forestry professions, strengthening citizenship and sustainable-development values.
PLO12 (C3) Develop professional and scientific capabilities through continuous learning and following modern developments in Forestry Sciences, while observing sustainability and green-education principles and being able to establish and manage artificial forests and prepare their economic feasibility studies.

The Bachelor of Science in Forestry Sciences program is aligned with the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF) at Level 6. The matrix below illustrates how the program outcomes correspond to the principal learning domains and professional values expected of graduates.

Learning Domain Program Learning Outcomes / Graduate Outcomes Related PLOs
Knowledge and Understanding Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of biological, ecological, and physiological principles, forest mensuration, and wood technology to analyze and solve environmental and forestry problems. PLO1, PLO2, PLO12
Skills Apply engineering, spatial (GIS/RS), and quantitative tools to conduct forest measurements, field investigations, risk management, and spatial-data interpretation. PLO3, PLO5, PLO7, PLO8
Application Design, implement, and manage sustainable forestry projects, watershed protection, afforestation, nursery operations, and wood industries while considering environmental impact and economic feasibility. PLO4, PLO6, PLO9
Values Demonstrate effective professional communication in Arabic and English, teamwork, adherence to professional ethics and laws, continuous self-development, AI adoption, and green-education practices. PLO10, PLO11, PLO12

The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are achieved through the integrated delivery of the Forestry Sciences curriculum. The following matrix presents the alignment between the core courses and the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), demonstrating how each course contributes to the development of the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies expected of Forestry Sciences graduates.

PLO Theoretical Knowledge Specialized Knowledge Analytical Skills Technical Skills Problem Solving Teamwork Professional Responsibility Self-Learning Innovation Entrepreneurship
PLO1 ✓ ✓
PLO2 ✓ ✓
PLO3 ✓ ✓ ✓
PLO4 ✓ ✓ ✓
PLO5 ✓ ✓
PLO6 ✓ ✓ ✓
PLO7 ✓ ✓
PLO8 ✓ ✓
PLO9 ✓ ✓
PLO10 ✓ ✓
PLO11 ✓ ✓
PLO12 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Forestry Sciences are expected to possess the scientific and practical capabilities required to perform the following professional duties:

  • Supervise natural and artificial forests, prepare technical afforestation plans, and rehabilitate vegetation cover and environmentally degraded areas.
  • Design and manage nurseries for producing forest-tree seedlings and drought-resistant trees and apply modern propagation and maintenance techniques.
  • Prepare emergency plans for wildfire prevention, identify forest safety corridors, and participate in directing rescue operations and limiting fire spread.
  • Monitor insect pests and fungal diseases affecting forest trees and apply integrated environmental and biological control strategies.
  • Use field instruments to measure tree diameters and heights, calculate biomass and wood stock, and estimate annual forest growth rates.
  • Use GIS and Remote Sensing to map forests, monitor vegetation-cover changes, and track desertification.
  • Supervise sustainable timber harvesting and extraction that protects soil, and manage processing of non-wood forest products such as gums, essential oils, and medicinal plants.
  • Contribute to environmental-impact reports and watershed management within forests to protect soil from erosion and regulate water flow.

The program objectives explicitly motivate graduates to pursue postgraduate studies and scientific research in Forestry Sciences and related areas. Graduates may apply for available postgraduate programs at the University of Mosul and other institutions in accordance with applicable postgraduate admission regulations. The source documents establish postgraduate study and lifelong professional development as an explicit program objective; they do not specify a fixed list of currently available master’s or doctoral specializations, so no unverified specialization list is added here.

The Forestry Sciences Program adopts the examination, assessment, and grading regulations approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul. Student performance is assessed through a combination of continuous, practical, field, and summative methods, including:

  • Written examinations, short quizzes, and continuous formative assessment.
  • Practical assessment, laboratory experiments, and periodic technical reports.
  • Assessment of homework, applied problems, and scientific and specialized calculations.
  • Assessment of research projects, presentations, and interactive scientific seminars.
  • Assessment of teamwork, active classroom participation, and continuous self-learning.
  • Assessment of practical/summer training, graduation projects, and specialized field and industrial applications.
  • Compliance with academic-integrity regulations and institutional policies concerning academic misconduct, cheating, and plagiarism.

  • Successful completion of all 240 ECTS credits and all compulsory and elective courses specified in the approved curriculum.
  • Achievement of the minimum graduation requirements, including the required cumulative GPA, in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Successful completion of the graduation project and all required laboratory, practical, field, and summer-training components.
  • Fulfillment of all academic and administrative requirements for the award of the bachelor’s degree.

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Forestry Sciences is a four-year, full-time undergraduate program delivered in accordance with the Bologna Process and comprising 240 ECTS credits. The program adopts a student-centered learning approach integrating interactive theoretical lectures, laboratory experiments, field and specialized practical applications, problem-based and project-based learning, digital platforms, collaborative learning, self-directed learning, presentations, scientific seminars, practical training, artificial-intelligence applications, and green education in Forestry Sciences. These activities are designed to strengthen scientific, technical, field, digital, communication, and professional competencies and readiness for forestry practice.

Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Forestry Sciences

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Bachelor of Science in Forestry Sciences program. The role includes overseeing curriculum implementation, monitoring achievement of Program Learning Outcomes, coordinating academic activities among faculty members and students, supervising laboratory and field-training activities, supporting assessment and quality-assurance processes, and ensuring alignment with University of Mosul policies, MOHESR regulations, and program-accreditation requirements.

The coordinator also supports curriculum review and enhancement to ensure that the program remains responsive to developments in Forestry Sciences, environmental needs, labor-market requirements, and emerging technologies.

Program Management and Coordination Contact

Role Name Academic Qualification / Rank Email Mobile
Program Manager Sumod husain ali Ph.D. in Forest Science | Professor [email protected] +9647704477301
Program Coordinator Samer ameer hanna Ph.D. in Forest Science | Lecturer [email protected] +964770166621826