ProgramSpecifications

Supporting staff

There are 11 labs, including a teaching laboratory, a preparation room (a central laboratory), 8 research laboratories equipped with a teaching process, and an insect museum that also provides teaching aids, as well as greenhouses and glass houses to accompany the teaching process.

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Facilities and laboratories


Refrigerators Freezers Microscopes Centrifuges Spectrophotometer Autoclaves Distillation units ELISA Analysis system PCR machines Gel Documentation system Ice makers Computers ( PC) Vortex Pipettes Water Baths	Glass wares Plastic Wares Petri Dishes Dissecting tools Balances Incubators Oven Shakers Growth chambers Green houses pH meter Laminar hoods Fume Hood Microwaves Hot and Stirrer plates Teaching models Teaching movies Teaching samples

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Tools and Equipment

Agricultural Research Station

Public and private foundations

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Other Entities that offer facilities to receive practical and field experiences

· Vision statements of the program:

The Plant Protection Department aspires to become a center of excellence that achieves its mission of improving the quality of life of the population in Jordan and the world, taking into consideration the recent scientific developments that serve pest management in order to improve agriculture. The department is interested in developing its expertise by attracting distinguished scientists to join it within the available means. Accordingly, the department will be one of the centers of the university that:

1. Develop quality standards in education in all educational programs

2. Support all employees to obtain training in various fields

3. Develop scientific programs that serve pest management in different human societies

· Mission statements of the program:

The mission of the Department of Plant Protection at the University of Jordan aims to provide its students with high quality education and to conduct research on various pests (insects, plant diseases and herbs), develop appropriate methods for managing them and provide accurate scientific advice to the agricultural sector in Jordan and the world.

The field of plant protection includes overlapping scientific fields. Therefore, the department includes a number of scientists in the fields of insects, spidermites, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, viruses and weeds. Members of the faculty members are concerned with the protection of crops from pests, taking into account the preservation of the environment. A number of them are conducting research on medical, domestic and veterinary insects. The department is also interested in strengthening cooperation with other departments in the college and inside and outside the university in different scientific fields. The international reputation of the department is one of the most important sources of attractiveness.

Teaching at the Plant Protection Department at the postgraduate level is one of the activities of the basic department. In this way, the department personnel are interested in developing the means of teaching with the latest methods available in the world and enriching his various abilities in order to provide their students with the necessary skills and skills to succeed in their scientific endeavors and rehabilitate their graduates to work in governmental and private agricultural institutions in the field of pest control, work in universities and scientific institutes and research centers to develop technology for agriculture in the future, and enable them to set up their own projects.

· Program Aims:

1. Deep Specialization: Graduates will have a strong foundation in their chosen field of plant protection (e.g., plant pathology, entomology, weed science).

2. Research Experience: They will possess advanced research skills, including data analysis and experimental design, to conduct independent research.

3. Original Research: Graduates will successfully complete original research projects that contribute to the field of plant protection.

4. Effective Communication: They will effectively communicate research findings through publications, presentations, and other professional channels.

5. Professional Development: Graduates will be prepared for careers in academia, industry, or government, with a strong emphasis on ethical and professional conduct.

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01.Program Overview

Program Title:	PhD. In Plant protection
Program Code:	-
Level of Study:	PhD. (Graduate)
Final Qualification:	PhD. In Plant protection
Faculty:	Agriculture
Department:	Plant Protection
Other Department(s) involved in teaching the program:	Horticulture and Crop Sciences
Mode of Attendance) e.g., full time):	Full Time
Duration of the Program:	4 years
Credit hours/ contact hours:	54
Language of Instruction:	English
Entrance Requirements:	Acceptable disciplines: • First priority: Master in Plant Protection or one of its fields • Second priority: Master in Horticulture and Plant Protection or one of its fields • Third priority: Master in plant production or one of its fields • Fourth priority: Master in the fields of other agricultural sciences • Fifth priority: Master of Life Sciences
Program regulations:	Regulations concerning the program. Can include a link to such detailed regulations. http://registration.ju.edu.jo/RegRegulations/Forms/All_Regulations.aspx
No. of approval by the Ministry of Higher Education:	578/23/2011
Date of approval by the Ministry of Higher Education:	2011
Date of Production:
Date of Revision:	2018/2019
Program Director:	Dr. Luma Al Banna ; 22513; lalbanna@ju.edu.jo

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02.Program Details

04.Program Intended Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of the Doctorate Program of Plant Protection the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate broad depth knowledge of core concepts in plant protection.

2. Exhibit teaching competence through teaching, seminars and speaking experiences.

3. Interpret scientific literature related to Plant pathology, Entomology, or Weed science.

4. Formulate hypotheses, and develop experimental designs to test these hypotheses.

5. Establish and maintain experiments in the field of Plant Pathology, Entomology, or Weed science.

6. Perform appropriate statistical analyses for data collected in in Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Weed science.

7. Think critically, solve research problems, and draw conclusions in the field of Plant Pathology, Entomology, or Weed science

8. Interpret and present research results in both oral and written formats.

9. Publish research in the field of Plant Protection in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

10. Maintain a leadership role in Plant Protection at the national and international levels.

11. Commit to ethics and compliance responsibilities for being an agricultural engineer, especially with regard to agricultural sector, environment, and society.

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Development of the learning outcomes is promoted through the following teaching and learning methods:

To give lectures and engage students in the educational process through education, in addition to the educational workshops, whether in the classroom or in stadiums located inside or outside the college, besides hosting educational specialists, and Job career specialists, practical sessions and field trips

1. Brainstorming strategy

2. Learning strategy with modelling

3. Teamwork strategy

4. Discussion strategy

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Teaching and Learning Methods

Opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes are provided through the following assessment methods:

1. Short oral exams

2. Short written exams

3. Discussion

4. Exam

5. Presentation of scientific paper

6. Presenting a topic

7. Practical reports

8. Field detection

9. Collection of samples

10. Conducting experiments

11. Working posters

12. Preservation of insects

13. Duties

14. Publishing a scientific paper

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Assessment Methods

10.Program Learning Outcome Mapping Matrix

Learning outcome Course code	PLO 1	PLO2	PLO3	PLO4	PLO5	PLo6	PLO7	PLO8	PLO9	PLO10	PLO11
pesticides analyses 0606913	3,4,7	3,4,5	3,4,5,7	3,4,5,7	3,5,7	-	3,4,5,7	3,4,5,7	-	3,5,7	3,5,7
Ecology and Management of plant Diseases 0606921	1,2,3,4,5	5,6	5,6	6	-	-	3,5,6,7	4,6	-	4,6	3,4,6
Nematode Ecology ا 0606923	3,4	6	5,6	-	-	3	3,4,5,13	4,6	-	4,6	3,4,6
Seed Pathology 0606931	3	3,4	5,7	6	4	3	5,11	6,14	-	6	3,4
Selected Topics in Plant Protection 0606945	3,4	6	5,7	3	9,10	-	5,6,10	5,6	-	-	3
Biotechnology in Plant protection 0606950	1,2,3,4	3	3,4,5,6	7,10,13	7,10,13	5,7,10	3,4,5	6,7	-	-	-
Biological control 0606951	3,4,5	5	5	-	-	-	3,4,5	4,5	-	5	4,5
Insect Taxonomy 0606952	3,4,5,6	3,6	3,6	-	8	-	3,4,5	3,6	3,5	-	3
Insect population Ecology 0606953	3,4	5,6	5,7	8,10	10	10	5,10	5,7,10	14	-	-
Pesticides Toxicology 0606954	3,4	3,4,5	3,4,5	3,4,5	-	-	3,4,5	3,4,5		3,5	3,5
Insect Plant Relationship 0606955	3,4,5	5	5	-	-	-	3,4,5	4,5	-	5	4,5
Immature Insects 0606956	3,4,5,6	3,6	3,6	-	8	-	3,4,5	3,6	3,5	-	3
Herbicides 0606957	-	3,4,5	5	5	-	-	3,4,5	4,5	-	5	4,5
Medicinal wild Plants 0606958	-	3,4,5	5	5	-	-	3,4,5	4,5	-	5	4,5
Nematode Taxonomy 0606962	3,4	4,6	4,5,6,13	3,10	10	-	3,4,6,13	3,4,6,13	-	3,4,6,13	3,4,6,13
Ecology and Genetics of Phytopathogenic bacteria 0606963	1,2,3,4	5,6	3,5,6	8,9,10,13	7,10,13	5,7,10	3,5,6	5,6,7	11,14	10,15	3,13
Replication and Genetics of Plant Viruses 0606964	1,2,3,4	3	3,4,5,6	7,10,13	7,10,13	5,7,10	3,4,5	6,7	-	-	-
Fungal Taxonomy 0606965	3	4	7	10	14	14	8	3	6	11	6
Ecology and Physiology of Weeds 0606972	-	3,4,5	5	5	-	-	3,4,5	4,5	-	5	4,5
Seminar in Plant Protection 0606991	5	5	5	-	-	-	3,5	-	-	-	5
Thesis	10	-	3,5	3,10	10	10	3,5,7,14	5,7,10,11	14	3,10,11,14	-
1. Short oral exams 2. Short written exams 3. Discussion 4. Exam 5. Presentation of scientific paper 6. Presenting a topic 7. Practical reports 8. Field detection 9. Collection of samples 10. Conducting experiments 11. Working posters 12. Preservation of insects 13. Duties 14. Publishing a scientific paper

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Scientific Research

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09.Project and Research

08.Practical Training & Field Experience

None

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1. This plan confirms to the valid regulations of programs of graduate studies.

2. Specialties of Admission:

- The First priority: M.A. in Plant Protection or any of its fields.

- The Second priority: M.A. in Horticulture and Plant Protection or any of its fields

- The Third priority: M.A. in Plant Production or any of its fields

- The Fourth priority: M.A. in Agricultural Sciences or any of its fields.

- The Fifth priority: M.A. in Biological Sciences or any of its fields.

3. Admission policies: The Third Policy

Second: SPECIAL CONDITIONS: None.

Third: STUDY PLAN: Stu dying (54) Cre dit hours as follows:

Obligatory Courses : Studying (18) credit hours successfully:

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hours	Theory	Prac.	Prerequisite
0606921	Ecology and Management of Plant Pathology	3	3	-
0606931	Seed Pathology	3	3	-
0606950	Biotechnology in Plant Protection	2	2	-
0606951	Biological Control	3	3	-
0606953	Ecology of Insect Population	3	3	-
0606972	Weed Ecology and Physiology	3	3	-
0606991	Seminar in Plant Protection	1	1	-

2. Elective Courses: Studying (18) Credit hours successfully from the following :

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hours	Theory	Prac.	Prerequisite
0606913	Pesticide Analysis	3	2	1
0606923	Nematode Ecology	3	3	-
0606945	Selected Topics in Plant Protection	3	3	-
0606952	Insect Taxonomy	3	2	1
0606954	Pesticide Toxicology	3	3	-
0606955	Insect – Plant Relationship	3	3	-
0606956	Immature Insects	3	3	-
0606957	Herbicides	3	3	-
0606958	Wild Medicinal Herbs	3	2	1
0606962	Nematode Taxonomy	3	2	1
0606963	Ecology and Genetics of Phyto- Pathogenic Bacteria	3	3	-
0606964	Reproduction and Genetics of Viral Diseases	3	3	-
0606965	Fungal Taxonomy	3	2	1

3. Pass the qualif ying Exam: (0606998)

4. Thesis: (18) Credit hours (0606999).

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07.Study Plan

Work as:

• Researcher in the public sector locally, regionally and internationally.

• Researcher in the private sector locally, regionally and internationally.

• Researcher and academic teacher in local, regional and international institutes and universities.

• Consultant in the field of plant health.

• Management of local, regional and international companies.

• Manager of agricultural projects (agricultural companies, pesticide factories, etc.).

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03.Employability

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

Program Title:	Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management …
Program Code:	05
Level of Study:	Bachelor
Final Qualification:	Bachelor
Faculty:	School of Agriculture
Department:	The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management
Other Department(s) involved in teaching the program:	All Depatments
Mode of Attendance)e.g., full time):	Full time
Duration of the Program:	Four years
Credit hours/ contact hours:	138 Hours
Language of Instruction:	English
Entrance Requirements:
Program regulations:
No. of approval by the Ministry of Higher Education:	313/33/2008
Date of approval by the Ministry of Higher Education:	2008
Date of Production:	1973
Date of Revision:	2023/2024
Program Director:	Prof. Amer Salman, ext:22503. asalman@ju.edu.jo

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02.Program Details

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

At the successful completion of the Bachelor Programof Agricultural economics and Agribusinessthe student should be able to:

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly-defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.

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04.Program Intended Learning Outcomes

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension traces its origins back to 1973, when it was founded with a mission to strengthen Jordan's agricultural sector through teaching, research, and outreach. In its formative years, the department played a central role in advancing agricultural knowledge and supporting rural communities through extension services and applied economic research. The introduction of the MSc program in the 1985-1986 academic year marked a significant milestone, signaling the department's growing academic maturity and its commitment to developing future leaders in the agricultural sciences.

By 1998, as part of a wider restructuring within the Faculty of Agriculture, the department broadened its academic vision and officially became the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management. This change reflected not only an expansion in scope but also the department's increasing relevance to the evolving needs of the agrifood sector. With eight dedicated academic staff members, the department steadily built a reputation for excellence in agricultural economics, agribusiness management, and rural development. It also became a key provider of service courses, including principles of economics, statistics, extension, and management, supporting students across multiple departments and disciplines. At the same time, the department has played a vital role in preparing both BSc and MSc graduates to engage actively in private sector agribusiness, as well as in the planning and implementation of public development programs. Today, the department stands as an essential academic institution committed to advancing agricultural and economic development, and to equipping the next generation of professionals with the expertise needed to navigate the challenges of an increasingly complex agri food landscape.

Vision:

To achieve a distinguished position in the fields of education, research, and agricultural extension, and to maintain a leading position in the development of the agricultural business sector at the local, regional, and international levels.

Mission

To provide students with the economic, administrative and analytical knowledge and skills necessary to make sound decisions in the areas of optimal allocation of natural resources and their uses in the agricultural business sector and the distribution of agricultural products to contribute to sustainable development, the development of rural communities and the preservation of the environment.

The program aims to

To prepare graduates capable of analyzing, formulating, and solving production, marketing, and financial problems in the field of agricultural business, and making sound decisions based on sound scientific and economic principles.
To enable graduates to contribute effectively to economic and social development by applying the knowledge and skills acquired in the activities of the agricultural business sector in its various fields.
To enhance students' knowledge and skills in employing economic principles, business administration, scientific research methods, and computer applications to study and address issues related to the production, marketing, and manufacturing of agricultural products efficiently and professionally.
Developing students' ability to work and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, participate in applied research, and analyze development policies that meet the needs of society and contribute to achieving sustainable development.
Qualifying graduates for the local and regional agricultural labor market by providing them with the professional and ethical competencies that qualify them to work in agricultural input companies, food product manufacturing and distribution, financial and agricultural institutions, marketing promotion and research services, and economic and rural development institutions in the public and private sectors.

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01.Program Overview

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

Teaching & Learning Methods

1. Lectures.

2. Submission of research papers.

3. Panel discussions and seminars.

4. Elaborating and simulating agricultural problems and propose appropriate solutions.

5. Participation in workshops and conferences

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Teaching and Learning Methods

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

Assessment Methods

1. Examinations

2. writing reports

3. Scientific Papers

4. Presenting a seminar on specialized subject and other modern evaluation methods.

5. Executing exercises and solving problems using computer applications.

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Assessment Methods

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

Description: The practical training is conducted at the university's farm in the Jordan Valley. The training is conducted during the first (or second) semester of each academic year with a rate of 12 credited hours. The fourth year students spend a full semester (4 months) at the station for practical training in different agricultural operations. The University 's farm provides : student accommodation, a library, a computer room and other teaching and training materials such as a poultry farm, a cowshed, a sheep farm, as well as fruit and vegetable farms.

Timing: Full semester (one time only)

Credit Hours: 12 credit hours

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08.Practical Training & Field Experience

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

Seminar on Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business Administration

Description: Guiding the student to study a practical case study, where they will collect information on a specific topic in the field of specialization related to the agricultural economics and agricultural business management. In this training, students will design; conduct research and present results on scientific grounds. The students will present and discuss the final research results and discuss it with students' course.

Timing: Thursday of every week from (3 - 4)

Credit hours: 1 credit hours.

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09.Project and Research

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

Agricultural Economics Lab, which accommodate up to 15 students

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Facilities and laboratories

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

Tools and Equipment

1. SPSS Software

2. having the necessary software for specialization

3. The presence of a Data show

4. The existence of a description of the research courses based on the principle of comprehensiveness and clarity (target and required target)

5. Provide bulletin boards for students in the college and in the department and find an electronic board as well

6. The existence of an integrated archive of subjects and students and guidance and graduates towards it and document the minutes of the meetings of the Council of the Department and the various academic committees

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Tools and Equipment

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

Name	Workplace	Position	Specialty
Fatema Hani Arabiat	Department of Agricultural Economics	Lab supervisor	M.A Agricultural Economics and Extension

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Supporting staff

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

No. of national accreditation of the program:	2011/22/527
Date of national accreditation of the program:	10/8/2011
Reference points:	The learning outcomes have been developed to reflect the following points of reference: The learning outcomes have been developed to reflect the following points of reference Correspond to the vision and mission of the Faculty of Agriculture, which is part of the University of Jordan through quality standards, Work within the line of the national agricultural strategy. Comply with the needs of labour markets and up-to-date resources management and agribusiness.
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06.Quality Assurance of the Program

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

courses	PLO1	PLO2	PLO3	PLO4	PLO5	PLO6
Principles of Agricultural Economics	✓				✓
Agricultural Statistics	✓		✓
Macroeconomics for Agriculture	✓	✓			✓
Agricultural Price Analysis	✓		✓
Farm Management	✓	✓				✓
Agribusiness Management (1)	✓	✓			✓	✓
Agribusiness Marketing		✓		✓		✓
Agricultural Extension		✓		✓	✓	✓
Agricultural Production Economics	✓	✓	✓
Agribusiness Finance and Accounting	✓	✓			✓
Agribusiness Projects Analysis	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
International Agricultural Trade	✓				✓
Econometrics	✓		✓
Operational Research in Agriculture	✓	✓
Seminar in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Agribusiness Management (2)	✓	✓			✓	✓
Agribusiness Cooperatives				✓	✓	✓
Agricultural Policies and Development					✓
Rural Development					✓
Agribusiness Risk Management	✓	✓			✓	✓
Arab Agriculture and Food Security					✓
Environmental Economics	✓		✓		✓
Agricultural Economic Analysis	✓		✓
Communication Methods & Technology Transfer				✓
Field Training in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓

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10.Program Learning Outcome Mapping Matrix

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

Agricultural Research Station of the Faculty of Agriculture / Jordan

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Other Entities that offer facilities to receive practical and field experiences

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

1. Ministries of Agriculture, Water, and Environment: Agricultural planning, agricultural project management, and agricultural and food policy analysis.

2. Public institutions and bodies: The Cooperative Corporation, the General Food and Drug Administration, and agricultural statistics.

3. Municipalities and local authorities: Rural development management and food security projects.

4. Large agricultural companies: Production and operations management, quality management and specifications control, agricultural marketing companies, sales and marketing, demand forecasting and inventory management

5. Banks and agricultural finance companies: Preparing feasibility studies for agricultural projects

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03.Employability

Bachelor in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

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