Department of Agriculture (AGRI)

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Department of Agriculture (AGRI)

Chairperson	Jaafar, Hadi
Professor Emeritus	Kawar, Nasri
Professors	Abou Jawdah, Chalak, Ali; Yusuf; Haidar, Mustapha; Hamadeh, Shady; Jaafar, Hadi
Associate Professor	El Kayal, Walid
Lecturers	Jaber, Lina; Doughan, Youssef
Instructor	Sobh, Hana

Mission

The graduate programs are designed to prepare students for a successful career in the field by providing them with advanced knowledge and skills in specialized areas. The programs aim to develop students' abilities in research through the completion of a thesis or non-thesis option and equip them with the tools to analyze and solve complex problems in agricultural production and management. The programs also focus on enhancing students' understanding of the economic, social, and environmental factors that impact the agricultural industry, fostering critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as developing effective communication with professionals in the field. The graduates will be capable of serving in Lebanon, the Middle East, and other regions around the world.

Graduate Programs

The graduate study program leading to the MS in smart agriculture degree with a thesis or non-thesis option is offered with a specialization in the following areas: Agribusiness and Economics, animal and poultry specialty, land and water specialty, plant production and protection ; preparing students for a productive career in integrated agricultural technology, livestock and poultry, natural resources management and agribusiness. Graduate students in the department may become candidates for a degree in the interfaculty program in nutrition by meeting the requirements described in the Division of University Interdisciplinary section of the catalogue.

Credits requirements

Requirements for the degree of master of science in smart agriculture with the following areas: agribusiness and economics, animal and poultry specialty, land and water specialty, plant production and protection are tabulated below:

Course Group	Thesis Option Credits	Non-Thesis Option Credits
Core	9	9
Concentration Core	9	9
AGSC Elective course (from the other tracks)	9	9
Seminar	0	0
Thesis	9	0
Tutorial	0	3
Total number of credits required for graduation	30	30

Course Descriptions

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