Plant Production Sciences — study plan

King Saud University College of Food and Agriculture Sciences

Credit hours: 135
Levels: 8
Courses: 49
Degree: bachelor

The Plant Production Sciences study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 135 credit hours across 49 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 (Common Year) 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGS 100	English	6
ARAB 100	Writing Skills	2
MATH 101	Differential Calculus	3
CHEM 101	General Chemistry (1)	3

Level 2 20 credits

Code	Course	Credits
STAT 101	Probability & Statistics	3
CT 101	IT Skills	1
ENT 101	Entrepreneurship	1
EPH 101	Fitness and Health Education	3
CI 101	University Skills	6
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 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BCH 101	General Biochemistry	3
AGEN 230	Water and Irrigation Systems	2
SOSI 331	Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition	1
PPS 205	Nurseries and Methods of Plant Propagation	1
PPS 231	Forestry	2
PPS 309	Crop Physiology	2
IC	Islamic Culture Course	2

Level 5 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PPS 203	Crop Ecology	2
PPS 206	Applied Agriculture Genetics	2
PPS 241	Range Science	1
PPS 340	Field Crop Production	2
PPS 347	Weed Control	1
PPS 404	Principles of Field Experiments	2
IC	Islamic Culture Course	2
ELEC	Elective Course	2

Level 6 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PLPT 225	Diseases of Horticultural and Field Crops	2
PPS 310	Principles of Plant Breeding	2
PPS 320	Production of Fruit Trees	2
PPS 330	Vegetable Production	2
PPS 370	Production of Ornamental Plants & Flowers	2
ELEC	Elective Courses	4

Level 7 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PPS 400	Cooperative Training	12

Level 8 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PPS 324	Production of Date Palm and Dates	2
PPS 352	Afforestation in Dry Areas	1
PPS 403	Controlled Environment Agriculture	2
PPS 405	Practical Plant Biotechnology	1
PPS 460	Range Survey and Monitoring	1
PPS 476	Landscaping of Gardens and Parks	1
PPS 495	Seminar	2
IC	Islamic Culture Course	2
ELEC	Elective Courses	4

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 Production Sciences

How many credit hours is Plant Production Sciences at King Saud University?

Plant Production Sciences at King Saud University requires completing 135 credit hours to graduate, spread across 49 courses.

How many years is Plant Production Sciences at King Saud University?

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

What degree does Plant Production Sciences award?

Plant Production Sciences at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 135 credit hours.