The Department of Animal Production at the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences is a cornerstone of advanced agricultural research, offering a robust selection of Postgraduate Courses at the University of Baghdad. Our programs are meticulously designed to bridge the gap between traditional farming wisdom and cutting-edge biotechnological advancements. By enrolling in our graduate studies, researchers gain access to a world-class curriculum that emphasizes sustainable crop production, genetic improvement, and climate-resilient agriculture. We pride ourselves on providing a dynamic academic environment where Master’s and PhD candidates can thrive under the mentorship of esteemed faculty members.
The curriculum is structured to ensure that every student masters the essential theoretical foundations while gaining hands-on experience in our advanced laboratories and experimental fields. These Postgraduate Courses at the University of Baghdad are regularly updated to reflect global trends in agricultural science, ensuring that our graduates are well-equipped to lead in both academic and industrial sectors. We focus on critical areas such as biochemistry, crop physiology, and advanced breeding techniques, which are vital for addressing modern challenges like food security and environmental conservation. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rigorous evaluation standards and our dedication to fostering innovative thinking among our researchers.
To ensure transparency and help our students plan their academic journeys effectively, we provide detailed information regarding course units, credits, and grading systems for both the fall and spring semesters. We understand that navigating graduate school requires clarity; therefore, this page serves as a comprehensive guide for all prospective and current students. Whether you are specializing in field crop management or plant genetics, our department provides the resources necessary to achieve your professional goals.
To view the specific course details, credit hours, and grade distributions for the Master’s and PhD programs, please refer to the interactive tables provided below:
Fall Semester
| Material | Number of Units | Annual Quest | Final Exam | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design and analysis of experiments | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 2 | Scientific Research Methods | 1 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 3 | biochemistry | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 4 | Computer Applications | 2 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 5 | English Language | 1 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 6 | Life Fish | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 7 | Poultry Management | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 8 | Breeding and improving an animal | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| Material | Number of Units | Annual Quest | Final Exam | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 1 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 2 | Breeding and improving an animal | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 3 | Nutritional needs of ruminants | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 4 | Metabolic pathways | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 5 | Poultry feed contaminants | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 6 | Genital immunity | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 7 | Physiology of animal environment | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 8 | Biotechnology | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 9 | Physiology of fertilization and pregnancy | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 10 | Production of milk cattle | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 11 | Quantitative heredity | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 12 | election | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 13 | Poultry Management | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 14 | Physiology of digestion and absorption in birds | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 15 | Physiology of Adrar Milk | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 16 | Physiology of digestion of ruminants | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 17 | Vitamin and mineral metabolism | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 18 | Physiology of breeding domestic birds | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 19 | Physiology of endocrine glands of birds | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 20 | Production of sheep and goats | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 21 | Microbiology environment | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 22 | Genetic Engineering | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 23 | Poultry Health Administration | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 24 | Meat chemistry | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 25 | Quality control in meat | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 26 | Artificial microbiology | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 27 | Meat Chicken Management | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 28 | Design and analysis of experiments | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 29 | Poultry environment physiology | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 30 | Methods of writing a thesis | Updated | 50 | 50 | hundred |
Spring semester
| Material | Number of Units | Annual Quest | Final Exam | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 1 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 2 | Feeding guinea fowl | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 3 | Physiology of domestic birds | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 4 | Physiology of an animal | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 5 | Animal nutrition | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 6 | Manufacturing and storage of poultry feed | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 7 | Management of broiler mothers | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 8 | Physiology of birds blood | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 9 | Metabolites vitamins and minerals | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 10 | Poultry Products Technology | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 11 | Fish Technology | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 12 | Endocrine glands | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 13 | Molecular genetics | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 14 | Feeding fish | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 15 | Cytogenetics | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 16 | Hatching and management of hatcheries | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 17 | Valuation of carcasses | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 18 | Management of laying hens | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 19 | Fish breeding and production | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 20 | Standardization and quality control of feed | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 21 | Meat Science | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 22 | Breeding and improving poultry | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 23 | Fish environment | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 24 | Conservation of genetic resources | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 25 | Physiology Reproduction | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 26 | Active compounds | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 27 | Physiology of embryonic growth and development | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 28 | Protein metabolism | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 29 | Methods of writing the thesis | Updated | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 30 | Seminars | Updated | hundred | hundred |
| Material | Number of Units | Annual Quest | Final Exam | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 1 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 2 | Ruminant behavior | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 3 | Molecular genetics | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 4 | Animal nutrition | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 5 | Statistics of my life | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 6 | Feeding guinea fowl | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 7 | The behavior of domestic birds | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 8 | The Oocyte Reproductive Life | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 9 | Protein metabolism | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 10 | Venereal biotechnologies | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 11 | Infertility in mammals | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 12 | Design and analysis of experiments | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 13 | Physiology of growth | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 14 | Conservation of genetic resources | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 15 | Management of broiler mothers | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 16 | Carbohydrates and fats metabolites | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 17 | Standardization and quality control of feed | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 18 | Laying hens management | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 19 | Physiology of domestic birds | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 20 | Valuation of carcasses | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 21 | Manufacturing and storage of poultry feed | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 22 | Artificial insemination technologies in birds | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 23 | Nanotechnology | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 24 | Cytogenetics | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 25 | Hatching and management of hatcheries | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 26 | Endocrine glands | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 27 | Microbiology | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 28 | Physiology of birds blood | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 29 | Metabolites vitamins and minerals | 3 | 50 | 50 | hundred |
| 30 | Seminars | Updated | hundred | hundred | |