List of courses of B.Sc. Degree in Animal Production
ANP 105: Introduction to Animal Production Systems 2 (2+0)
ANP 219 :General Physiology 3 (3+0)
ANP 225: Breeding and Genetic Improvement 2 (2+1)
ANP 251: Comparative Physiology of Farm Animal 3 (3+0)
ANP 253: Farm Animal Physiology Laboratory 1(0+1)
ANP 255: Camel Production 2(2+0)
ANP 257 :Poultry Production 3 (3+0)
ANP 259 :Animal Production and Poultry Housing: Environment and Control 3 (2+1)
ANP 321: Reproduction of Farm Animals 2 (1+1)
ANP 319: Dairy Cattle Production 3 (3 +0)
ANP 325 :Sheep and Goat Production 2 (2 + 0)
ANP 327: Infectious Diseases of Animals and Poultry 2 (2+0)
ANP 329: Animal Health Laboratory 2 (0+2)
ANP 331 :Ruminant Nutrition 3 (3 +0)
ANP 333: Poultry Nutrition 2 (2+0)
ANP 335: Practical Animal and Poultry Production 1(0+1)
ANP 345: Research and Seminar: 2 (0+2
ANP 400 :Cooperative Training 12 (0 +12 )
ANP 401 :Field Training in Dairy Farms 4 (0 +4 )
ANP 402 :Field Training in Poultry Farms 4 (0 +4 )
ANP 403 :Field Training on Animal Feed Industry 4 (0 +4 )
ANP 451 :Modern Technology in Animal Breeding 2 (2 +0 )
ANP 455: Computer Applications in Animal Production: 2 (1+1)
ANP 457: Meat Production 3 (2 +1)
ANP 459: Feed and Feed Formulation for Poultry and Ruminants 3 (1+2)
ANP 461: Immunology and Vaccination 2 (2+0)
ANP463: Independent Study: 2 (2+0)
COURSES PLAN FOR B.Sc. Degree in Animal Production
First Semester
|
Code&No. |
Course Title |
|
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IC 101 |
Islamic Culture |
2(2+0) |
|
PHYS 101 |
Physics |
3(2+1) |
|
MATH 101 |
Mathematics |
4(3+1) |
|
BOT 101 |
General Botany |
4(3+1) |
|
SOSC 201 |
Introduction to Environmental Science |
2(2+0) |
|
AGEXT 104 |
Introduction to Agriculture |
2(2+0) |
|
TOTAL |
17 |
Second Semester
|
Code&No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
ARAB 101 |
Arab language. Skill |
2(2+0) |
|
CHEM 101 |
General Chemistry |
4(3+1) |
|
IC 102 |
Islamic and the Construction of Society |
2(2+0) |
|
PPS 105 |
Plant Production Systems |
2(2+0) |
|
FSN 103 |
Basic Concepts in Food and Nutrition |
2(2+0) |
|
ENG 101 |
English Language |
2(2+0) |
|
STAT 122 |
Applied Statistic (1) |
3(2+1) |
|
TOTAL |
18 |
Third Semester
|
Code&No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
IC 103 |
The Islamic Economics |
2(2+0) |
|
ANPR 105 |
Animal Production Systems |
3(2+1) |
|
ARAB 103 |
Expository Writing |
2(2+0) |
|
ZOO 102 |
Zoology |
4(3+1) |
|
AGEX 203 |
Communication Skills |
2(2+0) |
|
SOSC 201 |
Soil Science Fundamental of |
3(2+1) |
|
AGEC 201 |
Principles Of Agricultural. Economics |
2(2+0) |
|
CT 102 |
Introduction to Computer for Agriculture |
2(1+1) |
|
TOTAL |
19 |
Fourth Semester
|
Code&No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
AGEC 210 |
Agricultural Marketing |
3(3+0) |
|
ANPR 219 |
General Physiology |
3(3+0) |
|
ANP 225 |
Breeding and Genetic Improvement |
3 (2+1) |
|
CHEM 108 |
Organic Chemistry Introduction to |
4(3+1) |
|
IC 104 |
Islamic Political System |
2(2+0) |
|
PLPR 348 |
Field Crops Production |
2(1+1) |
|
TOTAL |
17 |
Fifth Semester
|
Code&No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
AGES 213 |
Agricultural Organization Management |
3(2+1) |
|
ANP 251 |
Comparative Physiology of Farm Animal |
3 (3+0) |
|
ANP 253 |
Farm Animal Physiology Laboratory |
1(0+1) |
|
ANP 255 |
Camel Production |
2(2+0) |
|
ANP 257 |
Poultry Production |
3 (3+0) |
|
ANP 259 |
Animal Production and Poultry Housing: -Environment and Control- |
3 (2+1) |
|
BIOC 101 |
General Biochemistry |
4(3+1) |
|
TOTAL |
19 |
Sixth Semester
|
Code&No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
ANP 321 |
Reproduction of Farm Animals |
2 (1+1) |
|
ANP 319 |
Dairy Cattle Production |
3 (3 +0) |
|
ANP 325 |
Sheep and Goat Production |
2 (2 + 0) |
|
ANP 327 |
Infectious Diseases of Animals and Poultry |
2 (2+0) |
|
ANP 329 |
Animal Health Laboratory |
2 (0+2) |
|
ANP 331 |
Ruminant Nutrition |
3 (3 +0) |
|
ANP 333 |
Poultry Nutrition |
2 (2+0) |
|
ANP 335 |
Practical Animal and Poultry Production |
1(0+1) |
|
ANP 345 |
: Research and Seminar: |
2 (0+2) |
|
TOTAL |
19 |
Seventh Semester
|
Code&No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
ANP 400 |
:Cooperative Training |
12 (0 +12 ) |
|
TOTAL |
12 |
OR
|
ANP 401 |
Field Training |
4(0 +4 ) |
|
AGEXT301 |
Extension Applications |
2(1+1) |
|
FSN 206 |
Principles Of Human Nutrition |
2(2+0) |
|
PLPC 300 |
Bee Breeding |
2(1+1) |
|
PLPS 477 |
Landscaping of Sites &Gardens &Parks |
2(1+1) |
|
TOTAL |
12 |
EIGHT Semester
|
Code&No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
AGEC425 |
Feasiblity study of Agricultural Projecte |
3 |
|
ANP 451 |
Modern Technology in Animal Breeding |
2 (2 +0 ) |
|
ANP 455 |
Computer Applications in Animal Production: |
2 (1+1) |
|
ANP 457 |
Meat Production |
3 (2 +1) |
|
ANP 459 |
Feed and Feed Formulation for Poultry and Ruminants |
3 (1+2) |
|
ANP 461 |
Immunology and Vaccination |
2 (2+0) |
|
ANP463 |
Independent Study |
2 (2+0) |
|
TOTAL |
17 |
Courses Description
ANP 105:Introduction to Animal Production Systems 2 (2+0)
Farm animal and poultry breeds, Development of animal and poultry industry; animals and poultry housing and management; milk production; meat and egg production; factors affecting production systems.
ANP 219 :General Physiology 3 (3+0)
Cells and tissues; homeostasis; nervous system and nerve impulses; signal transduction; muscles; digestion, absorption and metabolism; kidneys and fluid regulation; circulatory system; respiration; hormones; thermoregulation.
ANP 225: Breeding and Genetic Improvement 2 (2+1)
Applications of Mendelian genetics in farm animals; probability and tests of genetic hypotheses; principles of population genetics; genetic value and selection methods; genetic relationships and inbreeding; genetics of quantitative traits; estimation of breeding values; genetic improvement methods; mating systems.
ANP 251: Comparative Physiology of Farm Animal 3 (3+0)
Comparison of anatomical and functional aspects of respiratory, reproductive, digestive and other organ systems in farm animals and birds.
ANP 253: Farm Animal Physiology Laboratory 1(0+1)
Microscopy; identification of cutaneous receptors; anatomical differences in muscular, digestive, reproductive, urinary and respiratory systems; blood analysis; spectrophotometry; data acquisition systems.
ANP 255: Camel Production 2(2+0)
Geographic distribution of camels; camel breeds; adaptation of dromedaries to desert life; the camel's role as a milk and meat animal; camel management and prospects of improvement.
ANP 257 :Poultry Production 3 (3+0)
Introduction to poultry industry; principles of poultry husbandry and production; poultry housing and equipment; hatchery practice and management; broiler management; layer and breeder management; records management and analyses; poultry health management.
ANP 259 :Animal Production and Poultry Housing: Environment and Control 3 (2+1)
Thermal insulation in animals; heat balance; thermal requirements of farm animals; behavioral and physiological responses to changes in ambient temperature and humidity; calculation of heat production; air properties; psychrometric charts; gas pollutants and their impact on animal production; ventilation, cooling and heating systems in animal and poultry farms; importance of control systems in modern animal production..
ANP 321: Reproduction of Farm Animals 2 (1+1)
Introduction; embryogenesis and differentiation of reproductive systems; female and male reproductive systems; hormones and reproduction; puberty and reproductive cycles in farm animals; fertilization; factors affecting fertility; measurement and improvement of reproductive performance; reproductive management.
ANP 319: Dairy Cattle Production 3 (3 +0)
Dairy production in Saudi Arabia; management of heifers, milking cows and dry cows; sire management; principles of genetic improvement and dairy cattle breeding; record systems and herd management; reproductive management; mammary gland; milking programs; health management.
ANP 325 :Sheep and Goat Production 2 (2 + 0)
Exotic and local breeds for meat, wool, hair and milk production; range production system; intensive production; environmental and genetic factors affecting production; economic importance of sheep and goat products; management of ewes and does; management of rams and bucks; raising lambs and kids; weaning systems; housing systems.
ANP 327: Infectious Diseases of Animals and Poultry 2 (2+0)
Signs of health and disease; factors predisposing to disease; infectious agents; sources of infection; transmission and spread of infection; animal-pathogen- environment interactions; general patterns of epizootics; infectious diseases of animals and poultry; zoonoses; principles of disease control.
ANP 329: Animal Health Laboratory 2 (0+2)
Sample collection, preservation and transport; pathogenic organisms: major types; identification and isolation; tissue cultures procedures; examination of blood smears; fecal examination; skin scrapings; common serological tests; disinfection, sterilization and use of the autoclave.
ANP 331 :Ruminant Nutrition 3 (3 +0)
Classification of ruminants; rumen microbiology; factors affecting microbial population of the rumen; fermentation of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids; vitamin and mineral metabolism; gastric digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids; nutrient requirements of ruminants; malnutrition and metabolic disturbances in ruminant animals.
ANP 333: Poultry Nutrition 2 (2+0)
Nutrient digestion and metabolism; feed ingredients; nutrient requirements (energy, protein, vitamins and minerals) of broilers, layers and breeders; feeding programs for broiler, layers and breeders; poultry nutrition in hot climate.
ANP 335: Practical Animal and Poultry Production 1(0+1)
Introduction to farm animals and poultry; routine management in poultry and large animal farms; incubators and incubation; milk parlor and milking; record keeping and interpretation; farm waste management.
Research and Seminar: 2 (0+2) :ANP 345
Discussion of a research paper or a study dealing with a specialized aspect of animal or poultry production as determined by the Department.
ANP 400 :Cooperative Training 12 (0 +12 ) or :-
ANP 401 :Field Training in Dairy Farms 4 (0 +4 )
ANP 402 :Field Training in Poultry Farms 4 (0 +4 )
ANP 403 :Field Training on Animal Feed Industry 4 (0 +4 )
ANP 451 :Modern Technology in Animal Breeding 2 (2 +0 )
Introduction; applications of molecular genetics in selection: marker assisted selection; cloning, quantitative trait loci; gene transfer; transgenic animals; in vitro fertilization; sex control; embryo splitting.
ANP 455: Computer Applications in Animal Production: 2 (1+1)
Programs used in data processing; reproductive management; animal and poultry farm management; animal nutrition; and animal breeding and genetic improvement.
ANP 457: Meat Production 3 (2 +1)
International systems for red meat production; growth of meat animals; development of muscle and fat; factors affecting meat production; growth promoters; muscle structure and composition; conversion of muscle to meat; factors affecting meat characteristics; meat cuts; meat handling and storage.
ANP 459: Feed and Feed Formulation for Poultry and Ruminants 3 (1+2)
Feed ingredients; feed manufacturing and technology; least cost feed formulation; feed formulation software; feed mixing and storage; poultry feed formulation; animal feed formulation; quality control; feed additives regulations.
ANP 461 :Immunology and Vaccination 2 (2+0)
Introduction to immunology and disease resistance; development and properties of the immune system; immune systems of animal and poultry; immune competence; immunopathology; types of live and inactivated vaccines; vaccination programs in Saudi Arabia.
Independent Study: 2 (2+0) :ANP463
Students will be assigned selected topics for further reading in poultry or animal production.