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Bachelor's program in Food Science and Nutrition  

Mission:
To empower students as leaders in Food Sciences and Human 
Nutrition by providing a distinguished scientific curriculum 
within a vibrant and supportive learning environment. We 
equip them with the knowledge, skills, and values essential 
for professional excellence, enabling them to responsibly 
serve the community and effectively collaborate with 
scientific and professional partners.


Objectives:
1. Prepare food science and nutrition specialists with the 
knowledge, skills, and values for excellence and high 
performance in the labor market.
2. Instill a strong sense of responsibility for ensuring food 
quality and safety, and for promoting nutritional 
awareness and well-being in the community.
3. Stimulate intellectual curiosity, fostering a passion for 
scientific exploration and a commitment to lifelong 
learning.
4. Cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and 
collaborative skills for addressing complex challenges.
5. Promote the highest standards of professional ethics and 
integrity, enabling responsible and evidence-based 
decision-making.
6. Develop research skills, from practical tests to data 
analysis, preparing students to evaluate and utilize 
scholarly literature.

Program curriculum (Food Science track):

First
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
ENGS 100English Language6 
ARAB 100Writing skills 2 
MATH 101Differential Calculus3 
CHEM 101General Chemistry (1)4 
Total15
Second
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
STAT 101Introduction to Probability and Statistics3 
CT 101IT Skills3 
ENT 101Entrepreneurship1 
EPH 101Fitness and Health Education1 
CI 101University Skills3 
ENGS 110English6ENGS 100
Total17
Third
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
BOT 102Botany3 
ZOOL103Principles of General Zoology3 
PPS 200Introduction to Plant Production2 
ANPR 200Introduction to Animal Production2 
PLPT 200Introduction to Plant Protection2 
AGEC201Principles of Agricultural Economics2 
FSN 202Principles of Food Sciences2 
Total16
Forth
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
BCH 101GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY4 
CHEM108Introduction to Organic Chemistry4CHEM101
FSN 206PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN NUTRITION2BCH 101 
PLPT211AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY3BOT 102
FSN 316FOOD CHEMISTRY3FSN 202
Total16
Fifth
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
PHYS101GENERAL PHYSICS (1)4 
FSN 317FOOD ANALYSIS3FSN 316
FSN 322FOOD MICROBIOLOGY3PLPT211
FSN 325SANITATION & FOOD
SAFETY
2FSN 322
FSN 422FOOD SERVICES2FSN 322
FSN 464COMMUNITY NUTRITION3FSN 206
Total17
Sixth
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
AGEN320FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING3PHYS101
FSN 351Food Preservation2FSN 322
FSN 433DAIRY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY4FSN 316
FSN 436Cereal Science and Technology3FSN 316
FSN 440Meet Science and Technology3FSN 316
FSN 457Food Quality Control and Sensory Evalution3

STAT 101

FSN 322

Total18
Seventh
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
FSN 400Cooperative Training12AGEN320 
FSN 351 
FSN 433 
FSN 436 
FSN 440 
Total12
Eighth
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
ZOOL332General Physiology3ZOOL103
FSN 419Food Biotechnology3FSN 322
FSN 400 
FSN 434Dates Science and Technology3FSN 316 
FSN 400 
FSN 471Food Products Development2FSN 351
FSN 400 
FSN 473Fats and Oils Science and Technology3FSN 316 
FSN 400 
FSN 475Food Laws and Regulations2FSN 202 
Total16

Elective ( 8 ):

Elective
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
IC 100Studies in the Prophet Biography2 
QURN 100Quran Kareem2 
IC 101Principles of Islamic Culture2 
IC 102Family in Islam2 
IC 103Economic System in Islam2 
IC 104Islamic Political System2 
IC 105Human Rights2 
IC 106Medical Jurisprudence2 
IC 107Professional Ethics2 
IC 108Current Issues2 
IC 109Development Role of Women2 
Total22

Program curriculum (Human Nutrition track):

First
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
ENGS 100English Language6 
ARAB 100Writing skills 2 
MATH 101Differential Calculus3 
CHEM 101General Chemistry (1)4 
Total15
Second
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
STAT 101Introduction to Probability and Statistics3 
CT 101IT Skills3 
ENT 101Entrepreneurship1 
EPH 101Fitness and Health Education1 
CI 101University Skills3 
ENGS 110English6ENGS 100
Total17
Third
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
BOT 102Botany3 
ZOOL103Principles of General Zoology3 
PPS 200Introduction to Plant Production2 
ANPR 200Introduction to Animal Production2 
PLPT 200Introduction to Plant Protection2 
AGEC201Principles of Agricultural Economics2 
FSN 202Principles of Food Sciences2 
Total16
Forth
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
BCH 101GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY4 
CHEM108Introduction to Organic Chemistry4CHEM101
FSN 206PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN NUTRITION2BCH 101 
PLPT211AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY3BOT 102
FSN 316FOOD CHEMISTRY3FSN 202
Total16
Fifth
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
PHYS101GENERAL PHYSICS (1)4 
FSN 317FOOD ANALYSIS3FSN 316
FSN 322FOOD MICROBIOLOGY3PLPT211
FSN 325SANITATION & FOOD
SAFETY
2FSN 322
FSN 422FOOD SERVICES2FSN 322
FSN 464COMMUNITY NUTRITION3FSN 206
Total17
Sixth
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
FSN 315NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY3 
ZOOL332General Physiology3 
FSN 360Nutrition During the Life Cycle3 
FSN 373Assessment of Nutritional Status3 
FSN 455Macronutrients2 
FSN 482Nutrition in Health and Disease (1)3 
Total17
Seventh
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
FSN 401Cooperative Training12FSN 315 
FSN 373 
FSN 482
Total12
Eighth
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
SOC 260Medical Social Work3 
FSN 462Nutrition and Global Challenges3FSN 464 
FSN 401 
FSN 465APPLIED NUTRITION3FSN 373 
FSN 401 
FSN 477MICRONUTRIENTS2FSN 315 
FSN 401 
FSN 484Nutrition in Health and Disease (2)3FSN 455 
FSN 482 
FSN 401 
FSN 485Nutrition Education and Counseling2FSN 482 
FSN 401 
FSN 488Nutrition and Genes FSN 315 
FSN 401 
Total16

Elective ( 8 ):

Elective
codeCourse NameHr.requisite
IC 100Studies in the Prophet Biography2 
QURN 100Quran Kareem2 
IC 101Principles of Islamic Culture2 
IC 102Family in Islam2 
IC 103Economic System in Islam2 
IC 104Islamic Political System2 
IC 105Human Rights2 
IC 106Medical Jurisprudence2 
IC 107Professional Ethics2 
IC 108Current Issues2 
IC 109Development Role of Women2 
Total22

Program Introductory Guide (click here)