دانشکده فناوری کشاورزی ابوریحان

The aim of Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology is to train specialists and experts in the field of plant protection. Such experts are able to identify the harmful organisms of agricultural crops, and develop methods to control and prevent the damage of mainly biotic stresses to the crops.

Bachelor of Science

The purpose of this major is to train specialists with the knowledge of the biology of pests and disease, principals of crop protection, pesticide toxicology, and environmental science. The graduated students of this field will have the ability to identify the pest and disease which threating agricultural crops and methods of pest and disease control. The Bachelor of Science in Plant Protection requires four years of study.

Master of Science

There are two main fields of study in M.Sc. level in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology including:

A) Agricultural Entomology

The Master of Science in Agricultural Entomolgy provides teaching and research experience and other educational opportunities in the study of morphology, physiology and taxonomy of insects, acarology, toxicology, biological control and integrated pest management. The graduated students of this field will be able to use appropriate method to control of insect and mite pests progress of most appropriate control methods against them. The Master of Science degree in Agricultural Entomology requires a minimum of two years of study and research and can usually be completed within three years.

B) Plant Pathology

The Master of Science in Plant Pathology provides teaching and research experience and other educational opportunities in the study fungi, bacteria, virus and nematodes that produce various diseases in agricultural crops. The graduated students of this field will be able to use appropriate method to control of plant disease. The Master of Science degree in Plant Pathology requires a minimum of two years of study and research and can usually be completed within three years.