Bachelor in Animal Production

faculty of Agriculture - Department of Animal Production

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Description

The department was established in 1966/1967 and it is one of the main departments that made up the college when it was founded. The department includes three important areas concerned with farm animals and poultry, namely:

  • Animals and poultry nutrition.
  • Animal and poultry physiology.
  • Animals and poultry breeding.

One of the most important goals of the department is to graduate qualified agricultural engineers in these three fields, in addition to being an advisory institution for society by providing studies and technical reports for animal production projects through research and scientific studies. The department has scientific laboratories that can perform various analyzes (analysis and evaluation of feed, blood analysis, hormone analysis, and genetic tests). The department also provides other services in the field of agricultural statistics and computerized statistical analysis by analyzing the results of experiments for faculty members and students.

Objectives

Bypassing all courses, graduate students will be able to:

1- Using applied research in livestock and poultry development.

2- Applying scientific standards in managing animal projects with high efficiency.

3- Giving scientific advice to public bodies and associations and workers in the animal production sector.

4- Develop a strategy for the scientific research plan in the fields of animal production to solve the problems of the environment and society.

5- Early diagnosis of animal diseases and methods of treatment and prevention.

Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

The graduate:

  • Will be familiar with the methods of managing animal production stations for all farm animals.
  • Knows the methods of managing hatcheries and automated slaughterhouses.
  • Simplifies the scientific rules and principles of animal production sciences into smooth concepts for workers in the animal sector.
  • Lists the reasons for low productivity in animal production plants and ways to improve them.
  • Determines the type of data required in animal research for appropriate statistical analysis procedures

Mental skills

The graduate:

  • Compares workflow methods in animal production stations
  • Deduces plans to treat the problems in hatcheries and automatic slaughterhouses.
  • Discusses animal production strategies.
  • Compares the nutritional needs of different farm animals.
  • Prepares the necessary data to conduct statistical analyzes of animal production research.

Practical and professional skills

The graduate :

  • suggests writing monthly and annual reports on animal production stations.
  • Applies modern technologies in the field of animal production stations.
  • Addresses the problems of slaughterhouses, hatcheries, and animal farms using scientific methods and modern technologies.
  • Manufactures different kinds of animal feed.
  • Develops genetic improvement schemes in order to improve the productivity of farm animals.

Generic and transferable skills

The graduate:

  • Able to use laboratory tools, devices, and computers.
  • Able to learn interpersonal skills and take responsibility.
  • Able to do scientific research using the Internet.
  • Works within a team to develop collaborative work.
  • Adheres to work and professional ethics.

Certificate Rewarded

Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, majoring in Animal Production

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 Animal Production prepares students to qualify for Bachelor in Animal Production. 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 145 units, which include 65 units of general subjects, and 59 major units, 6 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
ZO 1014 Zoology 04 General +

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.

Ph 1123 03 General +

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.

Ch 1014 04 General +

BO 1014 Botany 1 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, the 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 including 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, the 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.

Ae 1004 04 General +

2nd Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
1012 Ar 02 General +

1012 El 02 General +

1021 Ch 01 General +

1023 Ch 03 General Ch 1014 +

1024 Bo 04 General Bo 1014 +

1123 MA Math 2 03 General Ma 1113 +

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.

3rd Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
1003 SW 03 General 1024 Bo +

AP 1003 Introduction to animal production (theoretical) 03 Compulsory Zo 1014 +

Introduction to animal production explains the relationship between the principles and foundations of the main sciences of animal production, namely physiology, nutrition and genetics. It also enables the student to identify the physiological systems associated with hormones and reproductive efficiency. And enable him to distinguish between methods of genetic improvement in farm animals. As will enable him to identify the nutrients that make up the feed and their functions, and how the animal benefits from them

AP 1001 Introduction to animal production (practical) 01 Compulsory Zo 1014 +

Introduction to practical animal production course explains the different breeds of farm animals (poultry, sheep, cows), and methods of breeding and production of farm animals. It also explains the process of hatching of eggs and methods of fertilization of farm animals. It explains to the student the methods of conducting the correct slaughtering and freezing of animal carcasses. reviews methods of preventing diseases for various farm animals

1001 SW 01 General 1024 Bo +

2303 Ch 03 General 1023 Ch +

2103 Ch 03 General 1023 Ch +

2101 Ch 01 General 1021 Ch +

2301 Ch 01 General 1021 Ch +

4th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
2214 FT 04 General 2303 Ch +

AP 2004 Poultry Science 04 Compulsory AP 1003 +

The poultry science course explains the relationship between poultry science and the branches of the poultry industry and how they develop. It also shows how to raise laying hens and broilers in ideal ways. As well It allows the student to know the body systems of birds, and to clarify the correct scientific foundations and concepts in managing poultry flocks, and the basics of marketing their products such as eggs and meat. It also identifies the most important diseases affecting poultry and methods of treatment.

ST 2004 04 General 1123 Ma +

1022 El 02 General 1012 El +

1023 Ar 02 General 1012 Ar +

Cs 2074 04 General 1024 Bo +

5th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
AP 2103 Principles of Animal Breeding 03 Compulsory AP 2004 Cs 2074 +

The principles of animal breeding course explain basic information about theories and laws of inheritance of traits in farm animals. The use of statistics laws shows the determination of the hereditary characteristics of the population. It allows the student how to distinguish the causes of genetic similarity between individuals. It also identifies the basic knowledge of ways to develop animal populations and select animals according to their genetic distinction. And the methods used in improving the genetic characteristics of farm animals.

AP 2204 Physiology 04 Compulsory Zo 1014 +

The course in physiology presents an introduction to the general structure of the animal cell and its general functions and biological theories related to it. It also reviews the importance of the nervous system as one of the most important systems of the body and the mechanism of nerve impulse formation in the body. It also allows the student to distinguish the vital systems in the human and animal bodies in terms of structure and general functions. In addition, it explains in detail the different endocrine glands, their hormones, their functions in the body, and the diseases resulting from the imbalance of their secretions. As well it discusses the concept of internal balance in the body and the mechanisms of physiological regulation.

AP2304 Principles of Animal Nutrition 04 Compulsory 2303 Ch AP 1003 +

The principles of animal nutrition course explain the importance of animal nutrition, its development history and its relationship with other sciences. It also shows the important nutrients in the feed and the needs of farm animals. It accurately describes the different digestive systems of farm animals and the basics of digestion and absorption of nutrients. It also allows the student to identify the concept of metabolism and the metabolic pathways of all the important nutrients for the animal, as well as explains in detail the feed materials, feed additives and toxins in the feed.

CS1024 Principles of Field Crops 04 Elective 1024 Bo +

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.

AE3683 03 Elective +

AP3422 Hatchery management 02 Compulsory AP 2004 +

The hatchery management course enables the student to distinguish the reproductive organs in poultry and learn about the different concepts of the hatching process and the different methods of hatching. It also explains the factors affecting the hatching rate and the quality of the hatched chicks before and during the hatching process. It also discusses in detail the stages of embryonic development and the symptoms of the most important diseases and deformities that affect embryos in eggs during incubation. in addition, It allows students to learn how to treat chicks after hatching, biosecurity procedures in hatching buildings, and the essential differences in the methods of hatching fertilized eggs of different poultry birds.

6th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
CS3042 Forage Crops 02 Elective CS1024 +

The forage crops course explains the different agricultural methods for the production of forage crops in terms of the necessary primary foundations for cultivation, types of crops, methods of production, care, and advanced irrigation methods for forage crops, and the role of environmental factors on their distribution. It also shows the importance of providing green and dry fodder in quantity and quality and its reflection on farm animals, and the advantages of mixed fodder crops. It also enables the student to use information about the development of fodder crops in terms of caring for them, resisting their pests, good breeding methods, knowing their nutritional needs and fertilizing them, and providing the student with his knowledge of the importance of fodder quality and the benefits of inoculating the seeds of leguminous fodder crops with appropriate streptococcus bacteria. In addition, it develops the student's ability to plan, implement, and follow up the agricultural policy so that fodder crops can meet the demand for them, and thus man can obtain his animal needs.

AP3414 Poultry Managment 04 Compulsory AP 2004 +

The Poultry Management Course outlines the basic elements of poultry management and the advantages and concepts of each. It shows the types of poultry sheds and the characteristics and equipment of each. It also explains in detail the requirements for incubation, care and production periods for meat chicken, eggs, and breeding. It also enables the student to know the records of the management of breeding operations and genetic improvement of breeding herds and enables him to distinguish between the symptoms of the most important diseases affecting poultry herds in barns.

AP3404 Preventive Veterinary Medicine 04 Compulsory AP2304 +

The preventive veterinary medicine course explains the appropriate environment surrounding the animal, health terminology, the most important diseases, their causes, treatment, methods of prevention, and the concept of biosecurity. It also explains to the student common diseases between humans and animals, their prevention and treatment. It identifies in detail viral and bacterial diseases, their treatment and prevention methods, as well as diseases caused by parasites, fungi and other non-living pathogens.

AP3113 Applied Poultry Breeding 03 Elective AP 2103 +

The Applied Poultry Breeding course explains the stages of development of poultry breeding and genetic improvement – enables the student to distinguish between qualitative and quantitative and how to inherit each of them – genetic parameters and how to estimate - identifies the selection methods and the advantages of each of them – methods of forming pure breeds and producing commercial hybrids.

AP3123 Applied Animal Breeding 03 Elective AP 2103 +

The most important economic traits in farm animals- adjustment for environmental factors that cause differences in the records- Genetic concepts to genetically improve dairy cattle, beef , sheep, goats, camels and horses- The possibility of applying these concepts.

AP3322 Applied Animal Nutrition 02 Compulsory AP2304 +

The Applied Animal Nutrition course explains rough and concentrated fodder materials and feed additives for ruminants and determines the nutritional needs to maintain the life, growth and production of milk cows. It also determines the nutritional needs of sheep and goats. It also enables the student to distinguish the factors affecting feed consumption and the microbial activity of the rumen and its importance in digestion and to know the appropriate methods to improve the quality of poor feed and agricultural waste to preserve the environment.

AP3204 Reproductive Physiology 04 Compulsory AP 2204 +

In the Reproductive Physiology course, the student will be introduced to the structure and functions of the reproductive system of farm animals, the most important endocrine glands in the body and their hormones, and their relationship to the reproductive systems. The course will also enable the student to distinguish the reproductive cycles of different farm animals and explain the correct scientific and practical methods to raise and improve reproductive efficiency and the vital techniques used in raising farm animals.

7th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
AP2333 Feed Stuff Evaluation 03 Compulsory 2103 Ch +

In the feed evaluation course, the student will be introduced to the chemical solutions and equipment used in the analysis of feed, the methods of taking and preparing samples, and the basics of occupational safety in laboratories. It also determines the methods of chemical analysis of feed and the assessment of the digestive value of feed and learns about the estimation of the nitrogen content of feed and the detection of putrefaction in feed. The course allows the student to conduct qualitative laboratory tests and evaluate the feed microscopically.

AP3453 Dairy cattle production 03 Compulsory AP 2103 AP2304 AP3204 +

Focus on the dairy sector in Libya and the world and the obstacles it faces- Understanding the physiology and reproductive management of dairy cattle- Physiology of milk secretion and influencing factors- Dairy cattle feeding-methods of breeding and genetic improvement in dairy cows for milk production characteristics, reproductive efficiency and growth

RF1013 Principles of Range 03 Elective 1024 Bo +

The Principles of Range course explains the concept and terminology of rangeland science and the most important related sciences. The student can identify the most important pastoral plants, their degree of palatability, their distribution, and their pastoral, environmental and economic importance. The course also reviews the most important methods for estimating the pastoral load and its impact on preserving pastoral resources, and enumerates the causes of poor distribution of livestock and the most important grazing systems used in the world, and what is appropriate for the local environment.

AP3314 Applied Poultry Nutrition 04 Compulsory 2214 Ft AP2304 +

The Applied Poultry Nutrition course explains the digestive system in birds and the function of each part of it. It also shows the nutrients in terms of their composition, classification, importance, sources, digestion and absorption. It enables the student to determine the nutritional needs of meat birds, laying eggs, turkeys and mothers, and how to form balanced diets for poultry using a computer. It provides a general idea of the technologies of feed mills and the problems related to them.

AP3223 Poultry Physiology 03 Elective AP 2204 +

The poultry physiology course explains the concept of poultry physiology and its branches that are related to other sciences. It also explains in detail the composition of the various vital systems in the body, the function of each system, the mechanism of function of all organs, and the physiological structures of each system. Also, the student can understand the mechanism of thermoregulation in birds and the factors affecting it, as well as the mechanism and physiology of egg formation and flight in birds.

AP3213 Physiology of Milk Secretion 03 Elective AP3204 +

The course of the physiology of milk production explains the anatomical structure of the mammary gland, and its growth and development during different stages of the animal's life. It also shows the hormonal and neurological effects of the biogenesis of milk and its release from the udder. It allows the student to understand the environmental and genetic factors that affect the curve of milk yield and milk production, as well as know and diagnose the most important diseases that affect the udder and ways to deal with them. It gives a general idea of the most important milking designs and modern automated milking techniques.

8th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
AE3673 03 Elective +

AP3992 Special Studies 02 Compulsory AP 2103 AP2304 +

Special Studies is the student's graduation project, and the student can enroll in a Special Studies course after completing 105 credits. The graduation project is completed by conducting applied research or a new library study.The Special Studies course describes the protocol used in selecting the research topic and its hypotheses, and the goals to be achieved in order to reach the desired results. During this course, the student will acquire several skills, including, but not limited to, how to collect different data sources, the experiment to be designed, and the selection of research methods. Also, through this course, the student learns how to analyze and interpret the results of the research in a way that serves the hypotheses and objectives of the research.

AP3484 ٍSheep and Goat Production 04 Compulsory AP 2103 AP2304 AP3204 +

The sheep and goat production course shows the importance of sheep and goats and the extent of their contribution to the agricultural production process, and explains their distribution and spread in different regions of the world. It also deals in detail with the good management of sheep and goats, ways to raise reproductive efficiency and reproduction, and provides modern information on sheep and goat feeding. It also enables the student to identify methods of breeding and genetic improvement and ways to improve the productivity of the most important products (meat, milk, wool) and explains the importance of health care for sheep and goats and how to control diseases.

AP3473 Horse and Camel Production 03 Compulsory AP 2103 AP2304 AP3204 +

The camel and horse production course explains the international and Arabian breeds and types of camels and horses and their geographical distribution. Shows reproductive cycles in camels and horses. It also explains in detail natural and complementary feeding methods for feeding camels and horses. It enables the student to learn about the design of camel barns and horse housing, as well as the most important diseases that affect camels and horses and ways to treat them.

AP3443 Meat Science 03 Compulsory AP 2103 AP2304 AP3204 +

The nutritional value of meat and the physical and chemical composition of meat- The mechanism of muscle contraction and relaxation and the process of rigor mortis- Different methods of preserving and handling meat and poultry- The most important by-products of the meat industry.

AP3432 Beef Cattle Production 02 Compulsory AP 2103 AP2304 AP3204 +

In the beef cattle production course, the student will learn about the importance and sources of animals in the world and identify the most important breeds of beef cows and the purpose of breeding each breed. He can also distinguish the parts of the beef cattle industry and the methods of care and production. The course also explains the genetic methods for producing and improving beef cattle, enabling the student to choose methods of managing beef cattle herds.