Food Science and Human Nutrition — study plan

Qassim University College of Agriculture and Food

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.