The Plant Production and Protection (Plant Production Track) study plan at Qassim University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 146 credit hours across 72 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 119 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ARAB101
Language skills
2
IC101
Introduction to Islamic Culture
2
ENG101
English (1)
3
CHEM103
General chemistry
3
PSYCH101
Thinking skills and learning styles
2
MATH165
Introduction to Calculus
3
ZOOL101
General animal
4
Level 217 credits
Code
Course
Credits
IC102
Islam and Community Building
2
PHYS105
Introduction to Physics
3
CHEM247
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
3
APP211
Fundamentals of Animal Production
3
STAT122
Introduction to Statistics
2
BOT101
General plant
4
Level 317 credits
Code
Course
Credits
IC103
Economic System in Islam
2
MGMT103
Communication skills
2
FSNU221
Fundamentals of Food Processing
2
BIO271
General plant physiology
3
AGEC202
Foundations of Agricultural Economics
2
BCH301
Principles of Biochemistry
3
PAP212
Agricultural microbiology
3
Level 417 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ARAB103
Arab Liberation
2
PAP215
Agricultural extension
2
PAP214
Basics of plant protection
3
PAP213
Fundamentals of Plant Production
3
PAP216
Inheritance
2
PAP211
Foundations of Soil Science
3
FSNU328
Food processing (6): Dates and their products
2
Level 515 credits
Code
Course
Credits
IC104
Foundations of the political system in Islam
2
PAP311
Soil fertility and plant nutrition
3
PAP312
Irrigation and drainage systems
2
PAP313
Mechanization of agricultural operations
2
PAP325
Grassland plant classification and management
2
PAP331
Nurseries and plant propagation methods
2
PAP321
Fundamentals of Plant Breeding
2
Level 619 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PAP314
Computer Applications in Agriculture
2
PAP322
Field crop production
3
PAP333
Fruit production
3
PAP335
Vegetable production
3
PAP336
Flower and ornamental plant production
2
PAP480
Cooperative training
6
Level 710 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PAP432
Date palm production
2
PAP434
Protected Agriculture Techniques
2
PAP436
Desertification and afforestation
2
PAP457
Pests of field and horticultural crops
3
PAP461
Soil, water and plant analysis
1
Level 88 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PAP412
Agricultural Project Management
1
PAP442
Weeds and their control
2
PAP437
Landscaping and Cities
2
PAP438
Soilless farming
1
PAP481
Graduation project
2
Elective Courses44 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PAP435
Handling and storage of horticultural crops
Elective
2
PAP421
Forage crops
Elective
2
PAP410
Designing and analyzing agricultural experiments
Elective
2
PAP422
Seed production and testing
Elective
2
PAP430
Production of medicinal and aromatic plants
Elective
2
PAP431
Landscaping and interior design
Elective
2
PAP433
Organic farming
Elective
2
PAP411
Fertilizers and fertilizing
Elective
2
PAP413
Classification of floral plants
Elective
2
PAP414
Biotechnology Applications
Elective
2
APP480
Organic Livestock Production
Elective
2
APP381
Technical management of livestock production farms
Elective
2
APP380
Production of ornamental animals and birds
Elective
2
PAP218
Agricultural Environment and Climate Change
Elective
2
PAP217
Principles of Pest Control
Elective
2
PAP219
Principles of Biotechnology
Elective
2
FSNU352
Functional food
Elective
2
FSNU341
Nutrition and Immunity in Humans
Elective
2
FSNU313
Food safety
Elective
2
VMD496
Animal Health and Welfare
Elective
2
VMD348
Molecular biology
Elective
2
VMD349
Tissue transplant
Elective
2
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
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Frequently asked questions about Plant Production and Protection (Plant Production Track)
How many credit hours is Plant Production and Protection (Plant Production Track) at Qassim University?
Plant Production and Protection (Plant Production Track) at Qassim University requires completing 146 credit hours to graduate, spread across 72 courses.
How many years is Plant Production and Protection (Plant Production Track) at Qassim University?
The study plan for Plant Production and Protection (Plant Production Track) spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Plant Production and Protection (Plant Production Track) award?
Plant Production and Protection (Plant Production Track) at Qassim University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 146 credit hours.