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Food Science and Technology — study plan

King Faisal University College of Agricultural Sciences and Food

Credit hours
128
Levels
9
Courses
48
Degree
bachelor

The Food Science and Technology 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 (Food Technology) 17 credits

Code Course Credits
0151-101 Introduction to Statistics 2
0158-101 Introduction to Computer 3
0815-160 General Chemistry 4
0817-160 General Mathematics 3
1700-101 English Language 3
7401-101 Islamic Creed and Schools of Thought 2

Level Two (Food Technology) 16 credits

Code Course Credits
0151-102 Introduction to Economics 3
0814-161 Physics 4
0816-163 General Biology 4
1701-103 Scientific English Language 3
7401-301 Contemporary Cultural Issues 2

Level Three (Food Technology) 14 credits

Code Course Credits
0153-201 Fundamentals of Animal and Fish Production 3
0156-201 Fundamentals of Plant Production 3
0157-201 Fundamentals of Food Science and Nutrition 3
0815-161 Organic Chemistry 3
7402-501 Writing and Expression 2

Level Four (Food Technology) 14 credits

Code Course Credits
0151-202 Communication and Learning Skills 2
0154-202 Environment and Natural Resources 3
0155-202 Principles of Biotechnology 3
0158-202 Agricultural Systems Engineering 3
0815-163 Biochemistry 3

Level Five (Food Technology) 18 credits

Code Course Credits
0151-300 Research Methods 1
0157-303 General Microbiology 3
0157-305 Food Preservation 3
0157-307 Food Chemistry and Analysis 4
0157-309 Fundamentals of Dairy Science 3
0157-327 Nutrition and Public Health 2
0157-329 Food Service Systems 2

Level Six (Food Technology) 18 credits

Code Course Credits
0151-332 Agricultural Marketing 3
0157-304 Food Microbiology 3
0157-306 Date Technology 3
0157-308 Oils and Fats Technology 2
0157-310 Dairy Technology 4
0158-310 Principles of Food Process Engineering 3

Level Seven (Food Technology) 9 credits

Code Course Credits
0157-400 Cooperative Training 9

Level Eight (Food Technology) 18 credits

Code Course Credits
0155-326 Food Biotechnology 3
0157-402 Seminar 1
0157-404 Special Studies 2
0157-406 Food Safety and Quality Control 3
0157-408 Meat and Fish Technology 3
0157-410 Cereal Technology 3
0157-412 Vegetable and Fruit Technology 3

Elective Courses Pool (Food Technology) 12 credits

Code Course Credits
7401-102 Fiqh of the Prophetic Biography 2
7401-302 Islam and Issues of Science and Technology 2
7401-317 Islamic Ethics and Professional Conduct 2
7401-318 The Economic System in Islam 2
7401-401 The Social System in Islam 2
7401-418 The Political System and Human Rights 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 Science and Technology

How many credit hours is Food Science and Technology at King Faisal University?

Food Science and Technology at King Faisal University requires completing 128 credit hours to graduate, spread across 48 courses.

How many years is Food Science and Technology at King Faisal University?

The study plan for Food Science and Technology spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Food Science and Technology award?

Food Science and Technology at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 128 credit hours.

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