Animal Production and Breeding — study plan

Qassim University College of Agriculture and Food

Credit hours: 142
Levels: 8
Courses: 48
Degree: bachelor

The Animal Production and Breeding study plan at Qassim University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 142 credit hours across 48 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC 101	Introduction to Islamic Culture	2
ARAB101	Language Skills	2
ZOOL101	General Animal	4
MATH165	Introduction to Calculus	3
ENG 101	English (1)	3
CHEM103	General Chemistry	3
PSYCH101	Thinking Skills and Learning Styles	2

Level 2 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC 102	Islam and Community Building	2
ARAB103	Arabic Composition	2
BOT 101	General Plant	4
PHYS 105	Introduction to Physics	3
MGMT103	Communication Skills	2
CHEM247	Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry	3
APP 212	Foundations of Animal and Poultry Production	3

Level 3 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC 103	Economic System in Islam	2
AGEC202	Foundations of Agricultural Economics	2
BCH 301	Principles of Biochemistry	3
STAT122	Introduction to Statistics	2
ENG 103	English Language (2)	3
PAP 215	Agricultural Extension	2
APP 261	Agricultural Animal Physiology	3
APP 220	Computer Applications in Livestock Production	2

Level 4 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC 104	Foundations of the Political System in Islam	2
CHEM356	Principles of Analytical Chemistry	3
APP 221	Foundations of Genetics	3
APP 282	Horse Care	2
APP 283	Sheep and Goat Production	3
APP 292	Poultry Production	3

Level 5 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
APP 284	Meat Animal Production	2
APP 322	Designing and Analyzing Animal Production Experiments	3
APP 341	Feeding Farm Animals	3
APP 364	Reproduction of Farm Animals	3
APP 394	Fish Production	2

Level 6 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
APP 323	Fundamentals of Animal Husbandry	2
APP 353	Poultry Feed	2
APP 373	Poultry Physiology	2
APP 384	Camel Production	3
VMD 350	Animal and Poultry Health and Diseases	3
PAP 421	Forage Crops	2
APP 495	Cooperative Training	4

Level 7 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
APP 424	Animal Genetic Improvement	3
APP 453	Fish Feed	2
APP 483	Dairy Cattle Production	2
FSNU430	Meat and Fish Products Technology	2

Level 8 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
APP 435	Poultry Farming	2
APP 443	Animal Feeding Structure	2
APP 485	Wildlife Care in Reserves	2
APP 494	Graduation Project	3

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Frequently asked questions about Animal Production and Breeding

How many credit hours is Animal Production and Breeding at Qassim University?

Animal Production and Breeding at Qassim University requires completing 142 credit hours to graduate, spread across 48 courses.

How many years is Animal Production and Breeding at Qassim University?

The study plan for Animal Production and Breeding spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Animal Production and Breeding award?

Animal Production and Breeding at Qassim University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 142 credit hours.