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Animal production and breeding
Description:
The current department was established in 1402/1403 AH, and the first batch of students was accepted to study the Animal Production and Breeding Program. The program includes courses concerned with the production, care, genetics, physiology and nutrition of animals and poultry. The program is interested in graduating qualified cadres to work in all parts of the Kingdom in general and in the Qassim region in particular, which is famous for its poultry, sheep and camel projects.
Method of study
Courses - Graduation Project - Cooperative Training
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
Headquarters _ Buraydah _ Qassim Region - Building A2
Place of study (female students)
N/A
Required specialization
Secondary school
Years of study
4 years
Study period
Morning
Number of Credit Hours
142
Credits required for graduation
142
Tuition fees
free
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
30%
General Aptitude Test
30%
Achievement test
40%
Educational goals :
1- Providing students with basic knowledge in animal production and related sciences.
2- Developing students' applied intellectual skills in the field of animal production.
3- Providing students with personal skills, leadership and responsibility in the field of animal production.
4- Enabling students to use modern information technologies and develop communication and numerical skills in the field of animal production.
5- Developing students' psychomotor skills in the fields of animal production.
Learning outcomes :
1- The student recognizes the basic principles and concepts related to animal production and breeding
2- The student explains the fields and systems of modern animal production.
3- The student analyzes the causes of various issues in animal production.
4- The student finds solutions to different issues in animal production.
5- The student demonstrates an ability to interact with modern technologies related to animal production.
6- Students work effectively in groups.
7- The student demonstrates strong writing and oral communication skills.
8- The student demonstrates a full awareness of ethical and professional issues related to animal rights.
9- The student adheres to the rules and ethics of the animal production profession.
10. The student evaluates local environmental challenges in animal production.
Tracks :
There are no tracks in the program
Career opportunities:
Scientifically distinguished graduates of the program are accepted to join the corps of assistant faculty members as assistants, whether in the department, similar departments in other colleges and universities, or research centers, according to the differentiation mechanisms of each employer.
1- A researcher or livestock specialist.
2- A researcher or poultry specialist.
3- Researcher or fisheries specialist.
4- Researcher or specialist in specifications, metrology and standards (Standards and Metrology Organization).
5- Customs Controller.
6- Agricultural researcher or specialist.
7- Livestock, poultry, and fisheries projects.
8. Laboratory Technician
9- Environmental Protection Specialist.
To pass the program, the student must pass 142 credit hours. Completing the cooperative training by 4 credit hours. Pass the graduation project in animal and poultry production as approved by the department board.
