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Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
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Vision
The department seeks to disseminate knowledge and contribute to improving the lifestyle of society through the integration of both food science and human nutrition using an advanced learning environment and effective research collaboration.
Mission
Developing and transferring knowledge and skills in the field of food science and human nutrition by providing accredited and advanced academic programs, applied research, and consulting services to contribute to serving the community and meeting its needs.
Overview
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition consists of two parts (male and female students) and both parts are located at the main headquarters of the university in Al-Malidah, and the department contains two important specializations, namely food science and human nutrition, both of which complement each other as they contribute to providing cadres who can contribute to the provision of safe healthy food sufficient to meet the needs and desires of consumers from members of society. This is through the study of technical courses, manufacturing and preservation of food and dairy products following international rules in food quality and safety as well as food health affairs, in addition to specialized courses in human nutrition such as nutritional status assessment, meal planning, nutrition during different stages of life, therapeutic nutrition, community nutrition, nutrition education and nutrition counseling, which are concerned with spreading awareness and nutritional culture among community members and how to cover the nutritional needs of the individual during life stages in health and illness and nutrition of special and sensitive groups. Through its academic programs, the department is concerned with providing students with the necessary skills to work in food and dairy factories, nutrition departments in hospitals, food safety and control bodies, the Standards Authority, the Food and Drug Authority, universities and scientific research centers. The department has a clear vision in serving the community to contribute to sustainable development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the department's interest in meeting the needs of the labor market and elevating the department's graduates to be distinguished locally and internationally.
Objectives :
1. Provide the student with knowledge, fundamentals, concepts and recent developments in the field of food science and human nutrition.
2. Provide the student with the skills of food processing and analysis, assessing nutritional requirements, and meal planning
3. To equip the student with the necessary skills and competencies to conduct applied research, community service, and practice in food science and human nutrition to contribute to food security, food safety, and sustainability.
4. Developing the student's teamwork skills, leadership ability, and ability to solve issues while respecting professional ethics.
Educational goals:
Linking the department's goals to the college's goals
1. The department seeks to improve the quality of education by qualifying specialists in the fields of food science and human nutrition and providing them with the appropriate knowledge and skills for the labor market.
2. The department aims to excel in applied research, consulting and training services to support food security and sustainable development in line with the strategic plan of the college and the university.
3. The department plays an active role in promoting cooperation, partnership, and knowledge exchange with the community, local, regional, and international institutions.
The department works to follow the latest scientific and technological developments in the fields of food science and human nutrition to be used in the development of education, training and scientific research.