Department of Environmental Science, Engineering, and Fisheries
Introduction:
The Environmental Engineering Department of Lorestan University was established in 2017 with the aim of training specialized personnel in the fields of environment and fisheries by admitting students at the Bachelor's level. This department currently operates with 3 faculty members specializing in environmental science and 3 faculty members specializing in fisheries. The two mentioned academic disciplines have been developed based on the country's macro policies, national and global needs, and new topics and technologies, and their curriculum includes theoretical, laboratory, and field courses in various fields related to the discipline. In defining the course outlines for both disciplines, efforts are made to ensure that, as far as possible, students can engage in useful and effective scientific activities in private and governmental centers related to their specialized field after graduation, and by utilizing the acquired knowledge, they can contribute to the advancement of this branch of science. Currently, this department admits approximately 20 students each year in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering and 20 students in the Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Engineering.
Course Duration and Educational System:
The course duration and the educational system for the Bachelor's degree in both Environmental Engineering and Fisheries Engineering are based on the approvals of the Supreme Council of Planning and Educational Regulations, which is 4 years and is offered in a semester-unit system. Each semester is approximately 16 weeks of instruction, and the courses of each semester are offered as theoretical and practical courses based on the planning of the educational department and course topics. One of the characteristics of these two disciplines, considering their close relationship with living organisms and their dependence on environmental conditions, is the emphasis on practical courses, which is aimed at providing specialized courses in a theoretical-practical manner.
Number of Course Units:
The number of course units for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering is 140 units, as follows:
-General Courses: 22 units
-Basic Science Courses: 30 units
-Specialized Courses: 78 units
-Elective Courses: 10 units
The number of course units for the Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Engineering is 139 units, as follows:
-General Courses: 22 units
-Basic Science Courses: 35 units
-Specialized Courses: 73 units
Elective Courses: 6 units
-Project: 3 units
Role, Abilities, and Competencies of Graduates:
Graduates of these two disciplines will possess the following abilities and competencies:
- Acquiring basic knowledge and increasing motivation and awareness regarding their specialized issues
- Developing and cultivating the ability to understand fundamental specialized concepts and principles in a scientific and systematic manner
- Increasing the ability and competence to determine and apply appropriate methods for solving specialized problems in service centers
- Gaining skills in preparing, implementing, and supervising the execution of practical and applied research projects
Graduates of these two disciplines, considering the knowledge and skills they acquire, will be able to provide educational and research services by collaborating in higher education centers. Also, graduates of this discipline will be able to work as researchers in research institutions to conduct research in their specialized field. Various governmental organizations are among the centers where graduates of these disciplines will be able to provide services. On the other hand, graduates of these two disciplines, considering the skills they acquire practically in specialized workshops, will have the necessary capabilities to collaborate with consulting engineers in the country. In addition, graduates of each discipline can manage the specialized sections of organizations, institutions, governmental and private organizations.
Conditions and Regulations for Admission to the Program:
In accordance with the regulations and guidelines of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
Future Plans:
Considering the needs of the country's executive and research sectors on the one hand, and the definition of new scientific and executive topics and fields in the context of environment and fisheries, this department intends to attract students in the coming years at postgraduate levels (Master's and Doctoral) in various specializations with precise and principled planning. It is hoped that with the efforts of the officials and the provision of the necessary facilities and equipment, we will achieve this goal as soon as possible.
