Department of Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer

Vision of the department

Excellence in academic education and leadership in community service and quality in scientific research in the fields of agricultural extension and technology transfer in pursuit of the international.

Department Program Message

Contributing to sustainable development through the preparation of a specialized and qualified agricultural engineer to work in the fields of agricultural engineering science, Committed to professional ethics with high scientific competence and applied skills, capable of meeting the needs of the local, regional and global labour market , Serving the community at a competitive level through the development of scientific research skills and continuous self-learning.

Objectives of the Program for department

  1. Qualify specialized scientific cadres trained and qualified in the field of agricultural extension and transfer of techniques capable of meeting the challenges of the profession and competing with their peers in the service of the community and meeting the needs of the labour market.
  2. Developing a modern educational environment that is stimulating and equipped with the latest advanced technology and equipment that enables students to compete, create and differentiate It creates a desire to continue continuous learning, self-development, skills and ability to develop performance and work within the team and decision-making in the field of agricultural extension and technology transfer.

3.Qualification of groups with knowledge of agricultural legislation and legal and social issues and commitment to work ethics and quality management relevant to agricultural areas, especially on agricultural extension and technology transfer.

4.Managing and employing resources and addressing problems in agricultural and enterprises with efficiency and good performance in agricultural extension and technology transfer within the framework of natural resource conservation, biodiversity and sustainable development.

  1. having skills in the fields of language, computer use and development of their abilities to use the scientific and practical approach in research in the field of agricultural extension, transfer of techniques and contribution to the solution of related agricultural problems.

6.It can analyses the ways in which humans, plants and soils interact with the general environment in order to promote the conservation of natural resources and the protection of the environment.

  1. Assesses soil and water characteristics and determines appropriate agricultural use patterns under different environmental conditions and conditions for preserving soil from degradation and water from pollution for a clean and sustainable environment.
  2. Can think critically and promote the initiative’s use of problem solving and decision-making in sustainable development.
  3. It is concerned with sustainable rural development and can address the disparities between rural and urban areas, and to have rural protection and sustainability of local services.

10.It can solve the problems facing rural communities and develop them for an innovative transition to sustainability and food security.

11.Focus on development themes such as climate change, inequality, poverty, sustainable agriculture, migration, food security, disaster management and natural resources.

  1. Learns skills to plan and implement rural, agricultural, economic, administrative, analytical and advisory development programmes , As well as agricultural trade, marketing, environmental and regional skills and a deep understanding of the relationship between administrative functions and the agricultural economy, they can carry out professional tasks that meet market expectations.
  2. Discriminates and deals with the four areas of rural development: agribusiness, agricultural economy, tourism and finance.
  3. Cares for rural projects and policies that are important in the processes of change affecting individuals, groups or organizations within the agricultural and rural business sector.
  4. having the Knowledge and skills that help study the issues of agricultural economic and social society, and predict their potential implications.

16.having the skills of using economic and statistical methods and tools to help it to address various agricultural issues.

  1. having the Capacity to plan and implement agricultural extension and rural development programmes.
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