Graduation Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environment /Thesis TrackA student who is awarded a Master degree in Natural Resources and Environment, specialized in Soil, water and Environment, at the Faculty of graduate Studies in Jordan University of Science and Technology Should :

Satisfy all conditions mentioned in regulations for the Master program at Jordan University of Science and Technology proceeding from the Deans Council in its meeting No. (56/97) dated in 28/12/1997.

Successfully complete (34) credit hours in a thesis program as detailed below:

1. Compulsory Requirements: there are (10)credit hours

Course Symbol

& NumberCourse NameCredits

NR 701Advanced Soil physics3

NR 711Advanced Soil Chemistry3

NR 722Advanced Environmental Microbiology 3

NR 491Seminar1

2. Elective Requirements: these are (15) credit hours to be selected from the following courses

Course Symbol & NumberCourse NameCredits

NR 702Soil and Soil Moisture Management 3

NR 732Advanced Pedology3

NR 733Soil Survey and land Use 3

NR 741Surface water Hydrology3

NR 744Management of water Quality 3

PP 701Experimental Design and Analysis3

PP 713Field Crops Management3

PP 721Advanced Vegetable production 3

PP 722Advanced Fruit Production3

PP 731Advanced plant Nutrition 3

3. Preparing and Submitting thesis : it is (9) credit hours.

NR 799 AMaster Thesis9 credit hours

NR 799 BMaster Thesis6 credit hours

NR 799 CMaster Thesis3 credit hours

NR 799 DMaster ThesisZero credit hours

Courses Description(C = Credit Hours, H = Theory Hours)

NR 701 : Advanced Soil Physics (3C, 3H)

Physical and mathematical description of nonsteady transport processes in soil and the unsaturated zone. Emphasis on analytical and numerical solutions to water; gas; solute (contaminants), and heat transport processes and the chemical and biological reactions attenuating solute movement.

NR 702 : Soil and Soil Moisture Management (3C, 3H)Soil erosion, tillage, water use efficiency and factors affecting it. Management of salt affected soil. Cropping system under different soil moisture conditions. Management techniques for optimizing water use efficiency.

NR 711 : Advanced Soil Chemistry (3C, 3H)

Processes controlling the gaseous; solution; and solid phases in soils including precipitation; acid-base; oxidation-reduction; complexion; adsorption; and ion exchange.

NR 722 : Advanced Environmental Microbiology (3C, 3H)

Current concepts in soil and water quality. Description of modern pollution problems and potential biological remediation techniques. Focusing on chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology of biodegradation in soils and waters contaminated with hazardous toxic compounds.

NR 732 : Advanced Pedology (3C, 3H)

Topics selected from studies of soil-forming processes; USDA soil classification system ; new developments in soil classification; and development of pedologic theory.

NR 733 : Soil Survey and Land Use (3C, 3H)

Techniques used in mapping of soils, characterization & classification of mapping units, Interpretation of soil suitability for various land uses, land use planning.

NR 741 : Surface Water Hydrology (3C, 3H)

Evaporation; transpiration; precipitation; run off; hydrographs; hydrologic cycle; aquifers; Darcys law; hydraulics.

NR 744 : Management of Water Quality (3C, 3H)

Evaluation of water quality for the specific use and potential hazard to crop production; use of non-conventional sources of water; evaluation of the most common problems encountered and the steps necessary to maintain an acceptable level of agricultural production.

NR 791 : Seminar (1C, 1H)

Presentation of current topics in soil , water or agricultural environment.

Graduation Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in

Natural Resources and Environment

Soil, Water and Environment Specialization / Comprehensive Track

Master Degree in Natural Resources and Environment, specialized in Soil, water and Environment, is awarded by the Faculty of Graduate Studies in Jordan University of Science and Technology provided that the student should comply with following:

Jordan University of Science and Technology Deans Council regulations concerning higher studies.

Successfully complete (34) credit hours in a comprehensive track as detailed below:

1) Compulsory Requirements: these are (19) credit hours

Course Symbol

& NumberCourse NameCredits

NR 701Advanced Soil Physics3

NR 711Advanced Soil Chemistry3

NR 722Advanced Environmental Microbiology 3

NR 735Advanced Soil Fertility3

NR 744Management of water Quality3

NR 791 Seminar 1

PP 701Experimental Design and Analysis3

NR 798Comprehensive ExamZero

2) Elective Requirements: these are (15) credit hours to be selected from the following courses:

Course Symbol & NumberCourse NameCredits

NR 702Soil and Soil Moisture Management 3

NR 732Advanced Pedology3

NR 733Soil Survey and land Use 3

NR 741Surface water Hydrology3

NR 793Selected Topics in Soil, Water and Environment3

PP 721Advanced Vegetable production 3

PP 722Advanced Fruit Production3

CHEM 731Methods of Chemical Analysis Spectroscopy and Electrochemical Methods3

CHEM 732Analytical Separation Methods3

B 797Research Methods3

3) The student may study up to 6 credit hours (and will be considered from the required 15 elective credit hours) from courses of 700 or 800 level offered by other departments related to his field of study upon the approval of the department committee of higher studies.

4) Passing an assigned comprehensive exam.Courses Description(C = Credit Hours, H = Theory Hours)

NR 701 : Advanced Soil Physics (3C, 3H)

Physical and mathematical description of non-steady transport processes in soil and the unsaturated zone. Emphasis on analytical and numerical solutions to water, gas, solute (contaminants) and heat transport processes and the chemical and biological reactions attenuating solute movement.

NR 702 : Soil and Soil Moisture Management (3C, 3H)Soil erosion, tillage, water use efficiency and factors affecting it. Management of salt affected soil. Cropping system under different soil moisture conditions. Management techniques for optimizing water use efficiency.

NR 711 : Advanced Soil Chemistry (3C, 3H)

Processes controlling the gaseous, solution, and solid phases in soils including precipitation, acid-base, oxidation-reduction, complexion, adsorption, and ion exchange.

NR 722 : Advanced Environmental Microbiology (3C, 3H)

Current concepts in soil and water quality. Description of modern pollution problems and potential biological remediation techniques. Focusing on chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology of biodegradation in soils and waters contaminated with hazardous toxic compounds.

NR 732 : Advanced Pedology (3C, 3H)

Topics selected from studies of soil-forming processes; USDA soil classification system ; new developments in soil classification; and development of pedologic theory.

NR 733 : Soil Survey and Land Use (3C, 3H)

Techniques used in mapping of soils, characterization & classification of mapping units, Interpretation of soil suitability for various land uses, land use planning.

NR 735 : Advanced Soil Fertility (3C, 3H)

Behavior of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in soils. Secondary nutrients, micronutrients and soil acidity and liming, interpretation of fertility data from laboratory, greenhouse and field experiments.

NR 741 : Surface Water Hydrology (3C, 3H)

Evaporation; transpiration; precipitation; run off; hydrographs; hydrologic cycle; aquifers; Darcys law; hydraulics.

NR 744 : Management of Water Quality (3C, 3H)

Evaluation of water quality for the specific use and potential hazard to crop production; use of non-conventional sources of water; evaluation of the most common problems encountered and the steps necessary to maintain an acceptable level of agricultural production.

NR 791 : Seminar (1C, 1H)

Individual term paper presentation and group discussions by students on current subjects problem within the area of Soil and/or Water and/or Agricultural Environment.

NR 793 : Selected Topics (3C, 3H)

This course covers topics related to Soil, Water and Environment, which are not covered in other courses.

NR 798 : Comprehensive Exam (0C, 0H)

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