Food Process Engineering — study plan

King Faisal University College of Agricultural Sciences and Food

Credit hours: 128
Levels: 9
Courses: 48
Degree: bachelor

The Food Process Engineering study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 128 credit hours across 48 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level One 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0151101	Introduction to Statistics	2
0158101	Introduction to Computer	3
7401101	Islamic Creed and Schools of Thought	2
0817160	General Mathematics	3
1700101	English Language	3
0815160	General Chemistry	4

Level Two 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0151102	Introduction to Economics	3
0814161	Physics	4
7401301	Contemporary Cultural Issues	2
1701103	Scientific English Language	3
0816163	General Biology	4

Level Three 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0153201	Fundamentals of Animal and Fish Production	3
0156201	Fundamentals of Plant Production	3
7402501	Writing and Expression	2
0815161	Organic Chemistry	3
0157201	Fundamentals of Food Science and Nutrition	3

Level Four 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0151202	Communication and Learning Skills	2
0154202	Environment and Natural Resources	3
0815163	Biochemistry	3
0158202	Agricultural Systems Engineering	3
0155202	Principles of Biotechnology	3

Level Five 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0151300	Research Methods	1
0158301	Engineering Mathematics	4
0158303	Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer	3
0158351	Measurement and Control Instruments	3
0158329	Engineering Drawing with AutoCAD	2
0158331	Workshops and Principles of Electronic Technology	2
0158327	Engineering Mechanics	3

Level Six 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0158302	Differential Equations	3
0158304	Food Process Engineering	3
0158354	Engineering Project Management	3
0158308	Automatic Control in Food Factories	3
0158352	Programming in Systems Engineering	3
0158306	Properties of Food Materials	3

Level Seven 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0158402	Seminar	1
0158404	Special Studies	2
0158406	Mechanical Operations in Manufacturing	3
0158454	Air Pollution Engineering	3
0158410	Treatment of Food Factory Waste	3
0158412	Food Storage Engineering	3
0158408	Maintenance of Equipment and Production Lines	3

Level Eight 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0158400	Cooperative Training	9

Elective Courses Pool 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
7401102	Fiqh of the Prophetic Biography	2
7401302	Islam and Issues of Science and Technology	2
7401418	The Political System and Human Rights	2
7401318	The Economic System in Islam	2
7401401	The Social System in Islam	2
7401317	Islamic Ethics and Professional Conduct	2

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 Food Process Engineering

How many credit hours is Food Process Engineering at King Faisal University?

Food Process Engineering at King Faisal University requires completing 128 credit hours to graduate, spread across 48 courses.

How many years is Food Process Engineering at King Faisal University?

The study plan for Food Process Engineering spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Food Process Engineering award?

Food Process Engineering at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 128 credit hours.