Department of
Food Science and Technology
Undergraduate Program
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Program description
The Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Home Economics is a newly established department at Grand Asian University, Sialkot and is one of the leading department of the university. The outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, and friendly and dedicated staff members make the Department a pleasant place to study and conduct research. Our undergraduate Major Offers students’ hands-on science dealing with real-world applications, small friendly atmosphere.
Mission
- To produce high caliber graduates in the field of Food Science, Nutrition & Home Economics who will be well equipped through the training they receive, to support the rapid changes in food industries and sustain the industrial and economic development of Pakistan. This vision is pursued in par with core values of the University which are integrity, excellence, teamwork, discipline and dedication to work. The Institute has pursued its teaching and research program in recognition of the fact that the food industry in Pakistan is still in its fledging state. Hence it is important that this program is offered to train the needed manpower and expertise that will help the industry and will produce the healthy community that will contribute to accelerate the economic development of country. The Institute selects courses that are aimed at offering the students a good understanding of the basic principles of Food Technology according to the growing and dynamic needs of food industry. According to the international education standards for degree program in Food Technology, the course content of any undergraduate syllabus should cover the following categories: Food Chemistry and Analysis, Food Safety and Microbiology, Food Processing and Engineering, Applied Food Science.
- Poor nutritional indicators for Pakistan demanded some initiatives to uplift the nutritional status and initiation of Human Nutrition and Dietetics degree is important mile stone in this context. This degree is not only produced skill nutritionist but also enhance the awareness regarding the issue that ultimately will uplift the nutritional status of the country.
- Home Economics is committed to be a leading academic center of excellence in teaching, research and skilled programs at national and international level. This field provides an opportunity to study five major disciplines of Home Economics
- I.e. Food and Nutrition, Textiles and Clothing, Applied Art and Design, Human Development & Family Studies, Interior and Environmental Design and Resource & Facility Management a unique blend of science and other related subjects opens future revenue for personnel professional, skilled income generating and social enhancement.
Goals
- To produce competent Food Scientists/Technologists with adequate scientific background to meet the needs of public and private sector, organization/industries
- To provide professional leadership, services and outreach activities in the major areas of Home Economics
- To develop cost effective appropriate technologies, helpful to boost up value addition in agriculture sector
- To carry out problem oriented in the field of Nutrition and Food Technology
- To meet the training needs of public and private sector
- To produce competent nutritionists and Dietitians for different organizations
- To understand the issues in different sectors of Food, Nutrition and Home Economics
Objectives
Upon successful completion of a major in computer and information sciences, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in problem-solving techniques using the computer
- Demonstrate proficiency in at least two high-level programming languages and two operating systems
- Demonstrate proficiency in the analysis of complex problems and the synthesis of solutions to those problems
- Demonstrate comprehension of modern software engineering principles
- Demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge in the discipline of computer science
Scope
Our graduates can be engaged in areas of:
- Teaching
- Research
- As Nutritionists in the hospitals
- As Dietitians in the hospitals
- Our graduates are enjoying the pioneer’s status of nutritionists & dietitians in KPK hospitals
- Nutrition consultants in the Armed forces
- International agencies and NGOs
- Departments of United Nations such as FAO, WHO, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNESCO, WFP
- Private clinics & weight management clinics
- Gyms, health centers and counseling units Multinational Food Companies & industries
- Restaurant owners Managers in hotels &restaurants Marketing& advertising agencies
Small business owners (Home based cookery & bakery take –away).
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