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Introduction
It defines our existence, inspires all stakeholders associated with us, creates a powerful momentum inside, and responds to the challenges outside. It continues to evolve as present captures new realities and foresight unfolds new possibilities. All in an incessant attempt to help individuals and organizations discover their God-given potentials to achieve Ultimate Success actualizing the highest standards of efficiency, effectiveness, excellence, equity, trusteeship and sustainable development of global human society. We aspire to become a learning institution and evolve as the leading community for the purpose of integrated development of the society by actualizing strategic partnership with stakeholders, harnessing leadership, generating useful knowledge, fostering enduring values, and projecting sustainable technologies and practices. SFAS endeavors to be a premier center of excellence, offering innovative, high-quality education and professional programs aimed at achieving academic and research excellence in the field of agriculture and allied subjects. Department of Food Science and Technology endeavors to be a premier center of excellence, offering innovative, high-quality education and professional programs aimed at achieving academic and research excellence in various disciplines of food science and technology.
Mission and Vision
The enduring mission of the School of Food and Agricultural Sciences (SFAS) is to excel in the domains of Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition through creative and innovative teaching, research, intellectual leadership, and outreach for the uplifting of the social, economic, political, cultural, and environmental development of the agricultural sector of Pakistan. The enduring mission of the Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) is to produce high-quality consummate professionals who can deliver excellence in service to society through careers in the domains of food science and technology, food safety, food quality, academia, and research.
Program Objective
To provide students with a thorough understanding of production of horticultural produce.
To teach students the scientific principles behind plant biology, biometry, pest management, and sustainable agricultural practices in horticulture.
To offer practical training in fieldwork, lab research, and horticultural practices through hands-on experience.
To develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in addressing issues related to crop production, quality control, and sustainability.
To equip students with knowledge of business, marketing, and distribution systems specific to the horticultural industry.
To train graduates to take on leadership and management roles in the horticultural industry or pursue further studies in specialized fields.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
Apply principles of horticulture to produce, manage, and improve crops, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
Demonstrate scientific methods to solve horticultural problems, including pest management, canopy management, landscaping, irrigation, and fertilization.
Design, conduct, and analyze experiments in horticultural science and apply findings to real-world situations.
Categorize the economic, social, and environmental implications of horticultural practices.
Communicate effectively about horticultural practices and developments, both in written and oral forms.
Apply plant breeding and genetic techniques to enhance crop quality and yield.
Evaluate horticultural production systems effectively, considering sustainable practices and the global market for horticultural products.
Articulate advanced technologies in horticulture to monitor plant health, optimize growth conditions, and increase production efficiency.
Develop strategies for post-harvest management, quality control, and product development to meet consumer demands and boost marketability.
Formulate sustainable and environmentally responsible practices in horticulture, focusing on conservation, resource management, and biodiversity
Program Summary
Duration:04years
Credit Hours: 126
Admission Requirements
A prospective applicant to an Undergraduate Program must have
- HSSC (Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering) with at least 50% marks.
- A-Level with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.
- No third division in Matric.
- UMT Admission Test with at least 50% marks.
- Required from IBCC for O-Level, A-Level (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics), or other disciplines.
- Any other criteria specified by the Department or regulatory body.