Marine Fisheries and Animal Science — study plan
United Arab Emirates University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 85
- Degree
- bachelor
The Marine Fisheries and Animal Science study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 85 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM110 | Contemporary Emirati Studies | 3 |
| GEAE101 | Academic English for Humanities and STEM | 3 |
| GEIT113 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
Required Courses 87 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH105 | Calculus I | 3 |
| PHYS105 | General Physics I | 3 |
| BIOC100 | Basic Biology I | 3 |
| STAT235 | Statistics for Biology | 3 |
| ARAG205 | Introduction to Fish and Animal Science | 3 |
| ARAG220 | Natural Resources | 3 |
| ARAG230 | Principles of Fisheries Management | 3 |
| ARAG310 | Agricultural Technology Transfer | 3 |
| ARAG314 | Animal Breeding & Biotechnology | 3 |
| ARAG316 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ARAG319 | Anatomy & Physiology of Animals | 3 |
| ARAG335 | Production Medicine | 3 |
| ARAG434 | Reproductive Physiology | 3 |
| ARAG440 | Seminar in Animal Science | 1 |
| BION270 | General Genetics for Non-Majors | 2 |
| CHEM111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM282 | Organic Chemistry for Non-Majors | 3 |
| FDSC285 | Food Biochemistry | 3 |
| ARAG485 | Senior Project | 3 |
| ARAG445 | Internship | 3 |
| ARAG325 | Fisheries Management and Conservation | 3 |
| ARAG326 | Mariculture | 3 |
| ARAG424 | Fish Breeding and Propagation | 3 |
| ARAG425 | Shellfish and Molluscan Aquaculture | 3 |
| ARAG433 | Fish Nutrition | 3 |
| ARAG423 | Dairy Cattle Management | 3 |
| ARAG318 | Camel Management | 3 |
| ARAG322 | Introductory Poultry Production | 3 |
| ARAG432 | Sheep and Goat Production | 3 |
| ARAG435 | Egg Production | 3 |
Electives 150 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI180 | Critical Thinking Elective | 3 |
| MATH120 | Contemporary Applications of Math Elective | 3 |
| STAT101 | Statistics in the Modern World Elective | 3 |
| ECON110 | Principles of Economics Elective | 3 |
| GEZD110 | Zayed’s Legacy of Tolerance and Coexistence Elective | 3 |
| GEIS100 | Islamic Culture Elective | 3 |
| GEIS101 | Biography of the Prophet "Sira" Elective | 3 |
| HSR120 | Introduction to Heritage & Culture Elective | 3 |
| HSR130 | Introduction to Language & Communication Elective | 3 |
| MSC200 | Introduction to Mass Media Elective | 3 |
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| TRS200 | Introduction to Translation Elective | 3 |
| AGRB210 | Introduction to Agribusiness Elective | 3 |
| CURR103 | Early Childhood Development & Learning Elective | 3 |
| GEBS280 | Future Workforce Skills Elective | 3 |
| GEO200 | World Regional Geography Elective | 3 |
| FOED102 | Professional Ethics in Education Elective | 3 |
| HSR140 | Introduction to Society & Behavior Elective | 3 |
| HSR150 | Introduction to Government Policy & Urban Structures Elective | 3 |
| PHI226 | Human Rights Theory Elective | 3 |
| PHIL120 | Principles of Professional Ethics Elective | 3 |
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology Elective | 3 |
| ARAG200 | Principles of Soil and Water Elective | 3 |
| CHEM181 | Chemistry in the Modern World Elective | 3 |
| GEOL110 | Planet Earth Elective | 3 |
| PHYS100 | Astronomy Elective | 3 |
| PHYS101 | Conceptual Physics Elective | 3 |
| FDSC250 | Contemporary Food Science & Nutrition Elective | 3 |
| GEHP111 | Happiness and Wellbeing Elective | 3 |
| NUTR100 | Nutrition and Well-being Elective | 3 |
| PHED201 | Physical Fitness and Wellness Elective | 3 |
| PHED211 | Health and Movement Elective | 3 |
| SPED101 | Education of Exceptional Children Elective | 3 |
| SLP101 | Language Development and Impairment Elective | 3 |
| ARAG401 | Sustainable Agriculture in Arid Lands Elective | 3 |
| ARAG426 | Aquatic Ecology Elective | 3 |
| ARAG430 | Fisheries Stock Assessment Elective | 3 |
| FDSC319 | Food packaging Elective | 3 |
| FDSC355 | Food Processing Elective | 3 |
| BION230 | Microbiology for Non-Majors Elective | 3 |
| ARAG304 | Range and Pasture Management Elective | 3 |
| ARAG339 | Management of Sport Animals Elective | 3 |
| ARAG436 | Poultry Meat Production Elective | 3 |
| AGRB200 | Agricultural Economics Elective | 3 |
| AGRB352 | Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Elective | 3 |
| ARAG323 | Post-Harvest Physiology of Plant and Animal Systems Elective | 3 |
| ARAG329 | Organic Animal Production Elective | 3 |
| ARAG428 | Animal Welfare Elective | 3 |
| ARAG450 | Advanced Animal Nutrition Elective | 3 |
| ARAG459 | Issues in Animal Protein Production Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Marine Fisheries and Animal Science
How many credit hours is Marine Fisheries and Animal Science at United Arab Emirates University?
Marine Fisheries and Animal Science at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 85 courses.
How many years is Marine Fisheries and Animal Science at United Arab Emirates University?
The study plan for Marine Fisheries and Animal Science spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Marine Fisheries and Animal Science award?
Marine Fisheries and Animal Science at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.