Department of Life Sciences - College of Education Tuz Khurmato
About the Department
The Department of Life Sciences at the College of Education Tuz Khurmato is dedicated to preparing specialized scientific cadres in biology and its various branches. The department aims to equip students with a deep understanding of life sciences and the practical skills needed to contribute to scientific research and education. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of topics, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to enter the educational and scientific fields.
Department Head

Name: Dr. Turkan Ahmed Hama Hassan
University Email: turkan.azm@tu.edu.iq
Department Rapporteur

Name: Ali Salah Zain Al-Abidin
University Email: ali.salah.tuz@tu.edu.iq
Academic Program
Vision
The vision of the Department of Life Sciences is to prepare highly qualified educational and scientific cadres capable of keeping pace with scientific and technological advancements in the fields of biology and environmental science, while contributing to the sustainable development of society.
Mission
Our mission is to provide high-quality educational and scientific training that equips students with modern knowledge and practical skills in life sciences. We aim to foster a spirit of inquiry and research to serve the community and address contemporary biological and environmental challenges.
Objectives
- To establish a strong theoretical and practical foundation in core life sciences subjects.
- To develop scientific research skills and critical thinking among students.
- To prepare competent teachers and researchers who can contribute to the educational and scientific sectors.
- To encourage participation in scientific research projects that serve local and global communities.
- To promote environmental awareness and responsibility among students.
Academic Program Description
You can find the academic program description at the following link: Academic Program Description
Official Department Email: Departmen.of.Life.Sciences@tu.edu.iq
Faculty members in the Department of Life Sciences
- Ihsan Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahim Amin - Plant Classification and Evolution
- Samar Nashat Ali Mohammed - Soil Science and Water Resources
- Ali Akram Musa Jafar - Forest Development
- Ayoub Jumah Abdul Rahman - Plant Biology
- Turkan Ahmed Hama Hussein - Parasitology
- Marwa Jameel Hassan Mohammed - Methods of Teaching Arabic Language
- Ibtisam Jassim Mohammed Mahmoud - Entomology
- Batoul Khalaf Mohammed Mahdi - Animal Physiology
- Baneen Ali Askar Hassan - Microbiology
- Haider Mahdi Ahmed Abdullah - Organic Chemistry
- Ramadan Mohammed Qadir Ahmed - General Teaching Methods
- Mateen Abdul Amir Mahdi Sadiq - Biochemistry
- Nooray Asghar Hameed Ibrahim - Methods of Teaching English Language
- Ahmed Abdul Hussein Qanbar Mahdi - Physical Chemistry
- Sajjad Abdullah Hussein Ali - Animal Physiology
- Zainab Kareem Ahmed Jaad - Microbiology
- Mohammed Hussein Aziz Saleh - Garden Engineering