Food Science and Human Nutrition — study plan
- Credit hours
- 144
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 49
- Degree
- bachelor
The Food Science and Human Nutrition study plan at Qassim University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 144 credit hours across 49 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
First Level 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ZOOL101 | General Zoology | 4 |
| MATH165 | Introduction to Calculus | 3 |
| IC 101 | Introduction to Islamic Culture | 2 |
| ENG 101 | English (1) | 3 |
| ARAB101 | Language Skills | 2 |
| CHEM103 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| PSYCH101 | Thinking Skills and Learning Styles | 2 |
Second Level 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGEC202 | Foundations of Agricultural Economics | 2 |
| STAT122 | Introduction to Statistics | 2 |
| IC 102 | Islam and Community Building | 2 |
| ARAB103 | Arab Liberation | 2 |
| ENG 103 | English Language (2) | 3 |
| PHYS 105 | Introduction to Physics | 3 |
| MGMT103 | Communication Skills | 2 |
| FSNU251 | Fundamentals of Food Science and Human Nutrition | 2 |
Third Level 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 118 | English Language | 3 |
| BOT 101 | General Botany | 4 |
| CHEM356 | Principles of Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| IC 103 | Economic System in Islam | 2 |
| CHEM247 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| FSNU220 | Fundamentals of Food Processing and Packaging Engineering | 2 |
| FSNU221 | Fundamentals of Food Processing | 2 |
Fourth Level 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC 104 | Foundations of the Political System in Islam | 2 |
| CNUT321 | Nutritional Needs and Meal Planning | 2 |
| FSNU212 | Food Microbiology | 3 |
| FSNU232 | Human Physiology | 2 |
| PAP 435 | Handling and Storage of Horticultural Crops | 2 |
| BCH 301 | Principles of Biochemistry | 3 |
Fifth Level 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CNUT318 | Nutritional Biochemistry | 3 |
| FSNU311 | Food Health Issues | 2 |
| FSNU314 | Food Chemistry and Analysis | 4 |
| FSNU322 | Fundamentals of Dairy Technology | 2 |
| FSNU335 | Nutrition During Life Stages | 2 |
Sixth Level 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FSNU323 | Food Processing (1): Cereals | 2 |
| FSNU324 | Food Processing (2): Vegetables and Fruits | 2 |
| FSNU325 | Food Processing (3): Meat and Fish | 2 |
| FSNU326 | Food Processing (4): Milk and Dairy Products | 3 |
| FSNU328 | Food Processing (6): Dates and Their Products | 2 |
| FSNU344 | Fundamentals of Therapeutic Nutrition | 2 |
Seventh Level 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FSNU456 | Cooperative Training | 12 |
Eighth Level 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CNUT322 | Assessing Nutritional Status | 3 |
| CNUT323 | Computer Applications in Nutrition | 1 |
| FSNU427 | Food Processing (5): Oils and Fats | 2 |
| PAP 415 | Commercialization of Food Products | 2 |
| FSNU416 | Food Quality Assurance | 2 |
| FSNU429 | Food Biotechnology | 3 |
| FSNU445 | Nutrition and Human Disease | 3 |
| FSNU455 | Special Studies in Food and Nutrition | 1 |
| MGMT107 | Food Establishment Management | 1 |
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 Human Nutrition
How many credit hours is Food Science and Human Nutrition at Qassim University?
Food Science and Human Nutrition at Qassim University requires completing 144 credit hours to graduate, spread across 49 courses.
How many years is Food Science and Human Nutrition at Qassim University?
The study plan for Food Science and Human Nutrition spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Food Science and Human Nutrition award?
Food Science and Human Nutrition at Qassim University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 144 credit hours.