Plant Biotechnology — study plan

King Faisal University College of Agricultural Sciences and Food

Credit hours: 128
Levels: 8
Courses: 45
Degree: bachelor

The Plant Biotechnology study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 128 credit hours across 45 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 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

مستوى ثاني تقنية حيوية 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

مستوى ثالث تقنية حيوية 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

مستوى رابع تقنية حيوية 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

مستوى خامس تقنية حيوية 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0151-300	Research Methods	1
0153-353	Biostatistics and Experimental Design	3
0155-351	Genetics	2
0155-353	Genetic Engineering	2
0155-355	Bioethics and Biosafety	1
0155-357	Applied Biochemistry	3
0155-359	Cytology	3
0157-303	General Microbiology	3

مستوى سادس تقنية حيوية 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0155-352	Molecular Biology	3
0155-354	Bioinformatics	2
0155-356	Plant Physiology, Growth and Development	3
0155-358	Plant Micropropagation	3
0155-360	Genetic Techniques in Plant Breeding	2
0155-362	Plant Genetic Modification	3
0155-364	Plant Tissue Study Techniques	2

مستوى سابع تقنية حيوية 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0155-400	Co-operative Training	9

مستوى ثامن تقنية حيوية 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0155-402	Seminar	1
0155-404	Special Studies	2
0155-428	Genetically Modified Foods	3
0155-452	Molecular Genetics	2
0155-454	Bionanotechnology	1
0155-456	Plant Molecular Physiology	3
0155-458	Molecular Population Genetics	3
0155-460	Applications of Cell Culture	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 Plant Biotechnology

How many credit hours is Plant Biotechnology at King Faisal University?

Plant Biotechnology at King Faisal University requires completing 128 credit hours to graduate, spread across 45 courses.

How many years is Plant Biotechnology at King Faisal University?

The study plan for Plant Biotechnology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Plant Biotechnology award?

Plant Biotechnology at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 128 credit hours.