Department of Soil Sciences and Water Resources

College of Agriculture - University of Kirkuk

About the Department

The Department of Soil Sciences was established in 2010. The establishment aimed to supply the labor market with graduates specialized in the study of soil layers utilized by various types of plants, from grasses to forest trees. The department's curriculum includes the study of the genesis and formation of these layers, their classification, physical and chemical properties, and the organisms living in them, as well as their influence by various surrounding environmental factors. The department also studies soil improvement steps. Later, the department was developed to study water resources alongside soil, and the name was updated accordingly.

Master's studies were introduced in the department in 2020, and the department has future plans to introduce doctoral studies after completing the requirements for their establishment. The scientific department participated in the Dutch Nuffic programs on water management and soil improvement. The department's faculty members have active participation in scientific committees and discussions inside and outside the university.

The department has two specialized laboratories where practical studies of all subjects included in the department's curriculum are conducted. Frequent scientific visits are also organized for students to various sites, soils, and irrigation projects to increase students' knowledge.
The department is headed by Dr. Daoud Nouri Mahmoud.

17 Faculty Members

-- Students

356 Graduates 2 Laboratories

Vision, Mission & Objectives

Vision

Providing an academic environment to help students learn and develop their culture, and providing the opportunity to develop the capabilities of the faculty to perform their scientific mission to the fullest.
Excellence in teaching methods to supply society with cadres qualified to develop healthy food production from available natural resources through sustainable agricultural development while preserving the environment and serving the community, and capable of implementing agricultural policies and competing locally and globally.
Revitalizing scientific research for sustainable, high-production agriculture capable of international competition.
The department's participation in agricultural and scientific conferences and in evaluating projects.
Making scientific research results available and providing consultations to investors and decision-makers.
Supporting extension channels, community service, and rural community development.

Mission

The department's program contributes to achieving the college's mission, which seeks to discover, disseminate, and apply knowledge to manage natural resources efficiently in order to provide food and sustainable agricultural development while preserving the environment. The department is also interested in preparing qualified cadres to develop agricultural production and serve the community by conducting applied research to find solutions to community problems in the agricultural field, especially in the fields of soil and water resources, in addition to participating in implementing extension programs to transfer knowledge and applied research results and participating with other departments locally, regionally, and internationally to develop education and scientific research.

Objectives

Graduating qualified scientific cadres holding a bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences within the specialization of Soil Sciences and Water Resources, as well as advanced scientific cadres holding higher degrees (Master's).
Establishing programs for community service by holding seminars, training, and extension courses in the field of soil and water resources, in cooperation with other government departments related to various agricultural sciences.
Contributing to solving the problems suffered by the agricultural sector, especially within the soil and water axes, through the preparation of research projects implemented by the scientific staff in the department specifically or through research projects for postgraduate students.
Preparing continuous education programs to follow up on graduates of the Soil Sciences and Water Resources Department and develop their technical and scientific skills by holding development courses on the latest sciences in the department's specialization and those wishing to develop their skills in this specialty.
Working on developing the department's curricula in cooperation with corresponding departments in Iraq.
Adopting educational courses that focus on the student's practical skill side to prepare them for the labor market and continue self-learning.
Conducting applied research in the fields of soil fertility, fertilization, irrigation system technologies, soil survey and classification, and its microorganisms.
Maximizing the return from the soil and water unit while focusing on rationalizing water use and preventing soil and water pollution.
Investing in information technology to develop education, research, and community service.
Applying a quality program to improve performance rates in education, research, and community service.

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Master's studies were introduced in the department in 2020. The department seeks to develop scientific research skills and solve advanced agricultural problems.

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The Department's Latest News and Activities

Master’s Thesis at the University of Kirkuk Discusses the Effect of Mushroom Farm Residues and Water Stress on Maize

A Faculty Member at the University of Kirkuk Successfully Manufactures a Laboratory Device Locally

Researchers from the University of Kirkuk Publish a Scientific Paper in an International Journal

A master's thesis at the University of Kirkuk discusses the effect of moisture depletion at two tillage depths and emitter types in maize.

Master’s Thesis at University of Kirkuk Discusses Environmental Study of Soil Pollutants Surrounding North Gas Company

Master's Thesis at Kirkuk University Discusses Using AHP Hierarchical Modeling and GIS in Evaluating Land Suitability for Agriculture

Master's Thesis at Kirkuk University Discusses Using AHP Hierarchical Modeling and GIS in Evaluating Land Suitability for Agriculture

Master’s Thesis at University of Kirkuk Discusses Groundwater Pollution Assessment and Suitability in Tuz Khurmatu District, Salahuddin Province

Agriculture College Arranges Student Field Trip to Kirkuk’s Irrigation and Drainage Maintenance Directorate

Workshop at the University of Kirkuk on Energy Sustainability and Emissions Reduction.

A master's thesis at the University of Kirkuk discusses the effect of spraying and soaking with some microelements on the growth and yield of potatoes.

A master's thesis discusses the effect of the type of drip irrigation pipe and the type of soil improver on some physical properties of the soil and the growth and yield of eggplant.

A lecturer at the College of Agriculture lectures at an advisory seminar on the use of modern mechanization and varieties tolerant to salinity and drought and their impact on increasing the crop

A lecturer at the College of Agriculture, participates as a member of a Master’s thesis discussion committee at Tikrit University.

A lecturer at the College of Agriculture heads a committee to discuss a master’s thesis at the University of Anbar

Kirkuk University discusses the effect of moisture depletion and adding compost on some physical properties of soil and potatoes

Kirkuk University discusses the evaluation of irrigation water quality for some groundwater wells

Kirkuk University discusses a study and evaluation of the soil degradation status of selected areas of Kirkuk Governorate.

Kirkuk University discusses the assessment of groundwater pollution of some selected wells in Kirkuk Governorate

Kirkuk University discusses the use of geospatial technologies in monitoring drought in northern Iraq.

A lecturer from Kirkuk University lectures in a field observation on the optimal use of modern irrigation systems

lecturer at the College of Agriculture, participates as a member of a master’s thesis discussion committee

competitive examination starts in the College of Agriculture

Lecturers from the College of Agriculture receive a letter of thanks and appreciation from the University of Kufa

Head of the Department of Soil Sciences and Water Resources as a member of the doctoral dissertation discussion committee at Sulaymaniyah University

A lecturer at the College of Agriculture, participates as a member of a master’s thesis discussion committee at Tikrit University

A lecturer at the College of Agriculture chairs a committee discussing a master’s thesis at Salahaddin University

A scientific lecture at Kirkuk University on the optimal exploitation of water resources in irrigating field crops

A training course at Kirkuk University in the field of preserving, isolating, and developing microorganisms in their natural environment.

On the occasion of National Afforestation Day, the College of Agriculture launches a large tree planting campaign with the participation of all members and students of the college

The College of Agriculture organizes a scientific trip for its students to the Shewa Sur area

On the occasion of International Soil Day, Kirkuk University organizes a scientific symposium on industrial waste and its impact on soil and human health.

Professor Dr. Dilshad Rasul Aziz, manufactures a soil aggregate stability measurement device.

Kirkuk University organizes a festival for local agricultural products.

Kirkuk University discusses the interactive effects of dripper type, water deficit irrigation, and water salinity on red cabbage.