Q1: What is the duration of study in the department, and what degree is awarded?

Answer: The duration of study is 4 years (for both morning and evening programs). Graduates are awarded a Technical Bachelor’s degree in Desertification Control Techniques.

Q2: Does the curriculum focus on practical and laboratory training?

Answer: Yes, the curricula are designed according to technical standards. Practical sessions, laboratory work, and educational field visits constitute at least 50-60% of the study plan to ensure graduates are job-ready.

Q3: Is summer training mandatory for graduation, and where does it take place?

Answer: Yes, summer training is a mandatory requirement for graduation. It is coordinated with environmental and desertification control directorates, soil and water resources boards, and ecology centers to train students in real-world environments.

Q4: What is the applied role of this department and career fields for its graduates in confronting climate change?

Answer: The department focuses on soil and water conservation, sand dune stabilization, arid land reclamation, and establishing green belts. Graduates work in environmental and agricultural ministries, utilizing Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to monitor environmental degradation.