Animal Production — study plan
King Saud University College of Food and Agriculture Sciences
- Credit hours
- 135
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 43
- Degree
- bachelor
The Animal Production study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 135 credit hours across 43 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 (Common Year) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGS 100 | English | 6 |
| ARAB 100 | Writing Skills | 2 |
| MATH 101 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry (1) | 4 |
Level 2 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 101 | An Introduction to Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| CT 101 | IT Skills | 3 |
| ENT 101 | Entrepreneurship | 1 |
| EPH 101 | Fitness and Health Education | 1 |
| CI 101 | University Skills | 3 |
| ENGS 110 | English | 6 |
Level 3 (College Common) 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BOT 102 | Botany | 3 |
| ZOOL 103 | Principles of General Zoology | 3 |
| ANPR 200 | Introduction to Animal Production | 2 |
| PPS 200 | Introduction to Plant Production | 2 |
| PLPT 200 | Introduction to Plant Protection | 2 |
| FSN 202 | Principles of Food Sciences | 2 |
| AGEC 201 | Principles of Agricultural Economics | 2 |
| IC | Islamic Culture Course | 2 |
Level 4 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 108 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| ANPR 226 | Breeding and Genetic Improvement | 3 |
| ANPR 250 | Farm Animal Physiology | 4 |
| IC | Islamic Culture Course | 2 |
| ELEC | Elective Courses | 6 |
Level 5 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 101 | General Biochemistry | 4 |
| ANPR 256 | Camel Production | 2 |
| ANPR 258 | Poultry Production | 3 |
| ANPR 328 | Animals and Poultry Health | 3 |
| IC | Islamic Culture Course | 2 |
| ELEC | Elective Courses | 5 |
Level 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGEC 217 | Firm Management | 3 |
| ANPR 326 | Sheep and Goat Production | 2 |
| ANPR 336 | Practical Animal and Poultry Production | 1 |
| ANPR 338 | Ruminant Nutrition | 3 |
| ANPR 342 | Poultry Nutrition | 3 |
| ANPR 380 | Dairy Cattle Production | 3 |
| ANPR 388 | Reproduction in Farm Animals | 3 |
Level 7 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANPR 400 | Cooperative Training | 12 |
Level 8 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANPR 444 | Feed and Feed Formulation for Poultry and Ruminants | 3 |
| ANPR 454 | Meat Production | 3 |
| ANPR 466 | Modern Technology in Animal Breeding | 2 |
| ANPR 468 | Research & Seminar | 1 |
| IC | Islamic Culture Course | 2 |
| ELEC | Elective Courses | 6 |
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 Animal Production
How many credit hours is Animal Production at King Saud University?
Animal Production at King Saud University requires completing 135 credit hours to graduate, spread across 43 courses.
How many years is Animal Production at King Saud University?
The study plan for Animal Production spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Animal Production award?
Animal Production at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 135 credit hours.