The objectives of Soil and Irrigation program in the Department of Natural Resources and Environment include:
- To educate and train students with theoretical knowledge and skills in soil, water and irrigation to produce high-quality graduates with a broad-based education in agriculture, soil and water management issues.
- To develop innovative capacity of students for increasing agricultural production with scarce water resources available.
- To prepare for further graduate studies, careers in agricultural, soil-water, irrigation and environmental sectors.
- To understand ethical issues and societal responsibility of serving the society and the environment at large.
- To apply knowledge of soil and irrigation sciences coupled with life sciences, to formulate and solve soil, water and irrigation problems that address contemporary issues within a global, societal, and economic context.
- To prepare leaders in agricultural and irrigation sectors to function on multi-disciplinary teams who are able to practice soil-water and irrigation sciences to serve national and regional companies, and government agencies.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) – Digital Agriculture Program
Graduates of the Digital Agriculture program are expected to achieve the following objectives within a few years of graduation:
- Apply advanced digital technologies and precision agriculture tools to enhance agricultural productivity, optimize inputs, and improve decision-making in crop and livestock systems.
- Promote sustainable management of soil, water, and environmental resources through the integration of sensors, automation, and data platforms to support climate-smart and resource-efficient farming practices.
- Utilize big data, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics to drive informed agricultural decisions, improve productivity, and support evidence-based policies at farm, national, and regional levels.
- Strengthen food security and climate resilience by developing and implementing innovative digital solutions that help mitigate agricultural risks, adapt to climate variability, and ensure resilient production systems.
- Lead digital transformation in the agricultural sector by empowering farmers and agribusiness stakeholders, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving innovation to support national development and global competitiveness.
