Agricultural
geography is one of the branches of economic geography, and it is defined as
that geographical branch that is concerned with studying the geographical
conditions that affect agricultural activity, its distribution on the surface
of the earth, and the analysis of spatial changes in it. In this course, the
student studies the concept of agricultural geography, its development,
agricultural patterns and factors influencing it, and endemism theories
Agricultural and models of agricultural crops in the world in general, and
Libya in particular, the global food situation, food security, agricultural
settlement in terms of geography, geographical theories related to settlement,
uses of agricultural lands, and the classification of the main urban areas in
agricultural reclamation areas
Intended learning outcomes
After
the student succeeds in studying this course, he will be able to acquire
knowledge and information related to agriculture, its patterns and factors
affecting it, in addition to studying agricultural activity and its
geographical distribution, quantitative evaluation of agricultural activities
and production units, and identifying the quantities of agricultural production
in the world in general and Libya in particular, in addition to his ability to
Drawing maps that show the different agricultural activities, and using
computers and information networks to obtain data on agricultural production.
Teaching and learning methods
It
is represented in giving lectures on the content of the course and using maps
that include its topics, in addition to preparing research papers and
scientific discussion panels.
Methods of assessments
The
midterm exam is 20 marks, research papers and panel discussions are 20 marks,
the final exam is 20 marks, and the passing score is 50 marks.
The
first week covers the concept of agricultural geography, its fields and
methods, and its relationship to other sciences.
The
second week is the elements of agricultural production and its indicators.
The
third week, the natural factors affecting agriculture (location - climate -
soil - water - land surface).
The
fourth week is the human factors affecting agricultural production (population
- capital - scientific progress - transport and market - government orientation
- international connections).
The
fifth week, statistics and quantitative methods in the geography of agriculture
(extrapolation and deduction - correlation coefficient - coefficient of
variation - coefficient of agricultural endemism).
The
sixth week, agricultural grain crops (wheat, barley, maize, sorghum, millet,
rye, and beans).
The
seventh week, crops of stimulants and sugar (tea - coffee - sugar cane - sugar
beet).
The
thirteenth week of animal production (grazing and its types - livestock in the
world - animal products).
Fourteenth
week food problems in the world.
Week
Fifteen: Forest resources, their concept and importance, and the factors
influencing the growth and exploitation of forests, their types and products.
Sixteenth
week final exam.
the
reviewer:
1- Muhammad Khamis Al-Zawka, Geography of
Agriculture, The Anglo-Egyptian Bookshop, 3rd edition, 2000 AD.
2- Ali Ahmed Haroun, Agricultural
Geography, Dar Al-Fikr Al-Arabi Publishing House, Cairo, 1st edition, 2000 AD.
3- Mohamed Ibrahim El-Deeb, Geography of
Agriculture, The Anglo-Egyptian Bookshop, 2003.
4- Hashem Muhammad Salih, Agricultural
Geography, Arab Society Library for Publishing and Distribution, Amman, 1st
edition, 2019 AD.
Note:
The course instructor determines the main reference for teaching the course,
and uses what he deems appropriate from the supporting references.
