Food Sciences and Human Nutrition - Food Sciences Track — study plan

King Saud University College of Food and Agriculture Sciences

Credit hours: 135
Levels: 9
Courses: 52
Degree: bachelor

The Food Sciences and Human Nutrition - Food Sciences Track study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 135 credit hours across 52 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

1st Semester (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

2nd Semester (Common Year) 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
STAT 101	Introduction to Probability and 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 (Specialized)	6

3rd Semester 16 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

4th Semester 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BCH 101	General Biochemistry	4
CHEM 108	Introduction to Organic Chemistry	4
FSN 206	Principles of Human Nutrition	2
PLPT 211	Agricultural Microbiology	3
FSN 316	Food Chemistry	3

5th Semester 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PHYS 101	General Physics (1)	4
FSN 317	Food Analysis	3
FSN 322	Food Microbiology	3
FSN 325	Sanitation and Food Safety	2
FSN 422	Food Services	2
FSN 464	Community Nutrition	3

6th Semester 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
AGEN 320	Fundamentals of Food Process Engineering	3
FSN 351	Food Preservation	2
FSN 433	Dairy Science and Technology	4
FSN 436	Cereal Science and Technology	3
FSN 440	Meat Science and Technology	3
FSN 457	Food Quality Control and Sensory Evaluation	3

7th Semester 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
FSN 400	Cooperative Training	12

8th Semester 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ZOOL 332	General Physiology	3
FSN 419	Food Biotechnology	3
FSN 434	Dates Science and Technology	3
FSN 471	Food Products Development	2
FSN 473	Fats and Oils Science and Technology	3
FSN 475	Food Laws and Regulations	2

Elective Courses (8 credit hours required) 22 credits

Code	Course	Credits
QURN 100	Quran Kareem Elective	2
IC 100	Studies in the Prophet Biography Elective	2
IC 101	Principles in Islam Elective	2
IC 102	Family in Islam Elective	2
IC 103	Economic System in Islam Elective	2
IC 104	Islamic Political System Elective	2
IC 105	Human Rights Elective	2
IC 106	Medical Jurisprudence Elective	2
IC 107	Professional Ethics Elective	2
IC 108	Current Issues Elective	2
IC 109	Development Role of Women Elective	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 Sciences and Human Nutrition - Food Sciences Track

How many credit hours is Food Sciences and Human Nutrition - Food Sciences Track at King Saud University?

Food Sciences and Human Nutrition - Food Sciences Track at King Saud University requires completing 135 credit hours to graduate, spread across 52 courses.

How many years is Food Sciences and Human Nutrition - Food Sciences Track at King Saud University?

The study plan for Food Sciences and Human Nutrition - Food Sciences Track spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Food Sciences and Human Nutrition - Food Sciences Track award?

Food Sciences and Human Nutrition - Food Sciences Track at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 135 credit hours.