Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Faculty of Agriclture & Food Processing

The mission of this faculty is to offer quality education in science and technology in agriculture and foods and agricultural products from the time they leave the farm, field or waters to the time they reach the consumer that will prepare students to serve clientele needs and the demands of the nation, to be well trained in their areas of interest. Its research mission is to conduct basic and applied research on soil, plants, animals, fish, and methods for enhancing value of foods and agricultural products through the application of cost-efficient and environmentally-sound post-harvest techniques in order to provide support for the community, agricultural industries, agencies, and others relying on information in Cambodia.



Horticulture Major

The Horticulture Major prepares students for production of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental and for landscape construction and maintenance.

Horticulture Major Courses
1. Geographic Information System (GIS)
2. Land Used and Planning
3. Ornamental Plant
4. Plant Breeding
5. Olericulture and Pomology
6. Pest Management
7. Project Management
8. Landscaping and Landscape Design
9. Farm Management

Career Opportunities
Graduates in the Horticulture Major have a number of employment opportunities with private industry, state and non-governmental organizations such as farm managers, advisors and analysts.

Animal Science Major

The Animal Science Major prepares students for careers dealing with the science and business of animal production. Students learn nutrition, behavior, breeding and animal food production of cattle, swine, poultry and goat.

Animal Science Major Courses
1. Animal production lifecycle (Poultry,
Domestic Animal...)
2. Artificial Insemination
3. Farm Management
4. Pasture and Forage Management
5. Animal Breeding
6. Project Management
7. Animal Feed and Feeding

Career Opportunities
Employment for animal scientists is expected to grow at a faster-than-average rate during the last decade, because of the need to increase the quantity and quality of food to meet growing demand.

Food Processing Major

The Food Processing Majors prepares students for the production, processing, packaging and marketing of food and agricultural products to ensure quality standards and in compliance with the nutritional needs of consumers.

Food Processing Major Courses
1. Food Technology
2. Biotechnology
3. Good Management Practice (GMP)
4. Quality Assurance (HACCEP, ISO..)
5. Post-harvest Technology, Packaging, Storage Technology
6. Food Preservation
7. Food Products Development

Career Opportunities
Graduates in this major will be able to work with governmental institutions, national and international organizations, food processing companies, such as wine and beverage manufacturing firms.

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