Department of Dairy TechnologyFAPT
Degree Programs offered:
B. S. (Hons.) Dairy Technology
This is a novel degree offered by the Department of Dairy Technology under the Faculty of Animal Production and Technology. Department of Dairy Technology is the first of its kind in Pakistan which offers degree programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In this program, we pay emphasis how to impart advance knowledge about milk processing and to train manpower for production, evaluation, marketing of value-added milk products and meeting International standards. This composite degree program equips the competent graduates to cater the professional needs of dairy industry right from dairy farm to end consumer. Because our students learn by doing, they can apply their new ski1ls and knowledge as soon as they move to their place of work. At the same time our training also gives them the flexibility they need to adapt their learning to meet any new challenges they may face in the Dairy Industry.
The degree program in Dairy Technology started with the following aims and objectives:
- To impart advance knowledge about milk processing as a major discipline in the field of Dairy Technology.
- To equip the students with recent knowledge and practical skills for suitable planning, state of art processing / preservation and dairy products manufacturing.
- To train the manpower for handling of milk processing / preservation and product manufacturing equipments and machinery.
- To train manpower for production, evaluation, marketing of value added milk products meeting WTO standards.
- To develop aptitude and demonstration skills for teaching, research and management in dairy industry.
- To improve the prevailing milk handling procedures.
- To assist the dairy industry in the area of product development and research.
Personal Skills:
Persons aspiring to make a career in Dairy Technology should have scientific temper, willingness to work hard, commitment, an enquiring mind and cleanliness.
Dairy industry is one of the industries which play a dynamic role in Pakistan's agro-based economy. Dairy farming includes breeding and care of milk yielding cattle and buffaloes, procuring milk and processing of milk into a variety of dairy products.
Dairy processing involves handling of milk for its safe distribution or its conversion into different dairy products. After the milk has reached the plant, processing work begins and it is converted into a variety of dairy products. Dairy Technologists mainly deal with the technical and quality control aspects of the processing industry and also work to develop improved methods in processing, production preservation and utilization of milk and milk products.
Other professionals required in this area includes: Dairy Engineers, who are responsible for dairy equipment maintenance and related activities, and Marketing personnel who handle the marketing and sales of milk and milk products.
Our success stems from quality teaching coupled with hands-on approach to training at our milk processing plant which is unique in the country. This means we provide students the opportunity for practical training to learn in real situations - an approach that offers far-reaching benefits. Because our students learn by doing, they can apply their new skills and knowledge as soon as they return to their place of work. At the same time, our training also gives them the flexibility they need to adapt their learning to meet any new challenges they may face.
Jobs in Dairy Sector
Dairy Technology graduates have job opportunities in the fields like Dairy Industries, Food industries, beverage sector, academia, research laboratories and institutes, government organizations and quality assurance programs etc.
Dairy industry, now a highly specialized field today involves production, procurement, storage, processing and distribution of dairy products. The main jobs are in production and processing. Openings for a dairy technologist are available in both the public and the private sector. They can find job in dairy cooperatives, milk product processing and manufacturing industries. Quality control departments also recruit dairy technologists. Dairy technologists can also start their own business such as small-scale milk plants, creamery, ice-cream units etc or work as consultants. A consultant, however, needs several years of working experience in dairy processing to be successful. Besides there are opportunities for teaching as well as research and development. Financial administration of a dairy plant, the development of a marketing plan and different kinds of quality management systems (HACCP) also comes under the responsibilities of a dairy technologist.
Dairy Processing Plant
There was a need for the practical training of the dairy technology students in the area of milk and milk processing. After the establishment of Dairy Technology Department, the biggest achievement of the department was the establishment of a Dairy Processing plant with capacity of 2000 litres/hour. The plant also processes milk for other dairy products like yoghurt, laban, butter, desi ghee, cheese and ice cream. This project was financed by HEC with a cost of Rs. 109.815 millions. In addition to this the dairy plant facility imparts training to students, dairy industries personals and other stakeholders.
The milk processing plant comprise of:
- Pasteurization plant with capacity of 2000 litre/ hour.
- Different dairy product manufacturing facilities.
- Milk reception laboratory for analyzing microbiological and chemical analysis of milk and other dairy products.
Product Development
Following products are manufactured at undergraduate laboratory:
- Fermented dairy products (yoghurt, lassi, laban, flavored acidophillus milk)
- Traditional dairy products (khoa, burfi, gulab jaman, kheer, etc.)
- Coagulated dairy products (paneer, cottage, mozzarella and cheddar cheese)
- Frozen dairy products (ice cream)
- Fat rich dairy products (makhan, butter, desi ghee)
Dairy Processing Plant
Dairy Processing Plant
Scheme of Studies B.S. (Hons.) Dairy Technology for Session 2019
Scheme of Studies of B. S. (Hons.) Dairy Technology |
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Course No. |
Title |
Credit hour |
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FIRST SEMESTER |
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STCS 06101 |
Introduction to Computer Science |
3(3-0) |
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SOSC 06102 |
English-I (Functional English) |
3(3-0) |
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STCS 06103 |
Business Mathematics and Statistics |
3(3-0) |
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DTEC 06104 |
Introduction to Dairy Technology |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06105 |
Introduction to Food and Nutrition |
3(2-1) |
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Total |
15 |
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SECOND SEMESTER |
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SOSC 06201 |
English-II (Communication Skills) |
3(3-0) |
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SOSC06202/ |
Islamic Studies/Ethics |
1(1-0) |
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BIOC 06204 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
3(2-1) |
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LEBM 06205 |
Marketing Management and International Trade |
3(3-0) |
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LPRO 06206 |
Introduction to Livestock Production |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06207 |
Introduction to Food Chemistry |
3(2-1) |
|
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Total |
16 |
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THIRD SEMESTER |
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SOSC 06301 |
English-III (Business and Technical English Writing) |
3(3-0) |
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SOSC 06302 |
Pakistan Studies |
2(2-0) |
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STCS 06303 |
Statistics and Probability |
3(3-0) |
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LPRO 06304 |
Principles of Milk Production and Procurement |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06305 |
Fluid Mechanics |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06306 |
Introduction to Microbiology |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06307 |
Milk Processing Technology |
3(2-1) |
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Total |
20 |
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FOURTH SEMESTER |
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DTEC 06401 |
Thermodynamics |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06402 |
Chemistry of Dairy Products |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06403 |
Food and Industrial Microbiology |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06404 |
Food Processing and Preservation |
4(3-1) |
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DTEC 06405 |
Traditional Dairy Products |
3(2-1) |
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LPRO 06406 |
Introduction to Lactation Biology |
3(2-1) |
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Total |
19 |
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FIFTH SEMESTER |
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DTEC 06501 |
Dairy Microbiology |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06502 |
Heat Transfer and Refrigeration |
4(3-1) |
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DTEC 06503 |
Fermented Dairy Products |
4(3-1) |
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DTEC 06504 |
Fat Rich Dairy Products |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06505 |
Food Safety and Toxicology |
3(2-1) |
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LPRO 06506 |
Dairy Biotechnology |
3(2-1) |
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Total |
20 |
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SIXTH SEMESTER |
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DTEC 06601 |
Dairy Plant Management and Sanitation |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06602 |
Microbiology of Starter Culture |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06603 |
Food Engineering |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06604 |
Food Packaging |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06605 |
By – Products Technology |
2(1-1) |
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DTEC 06606 |
Food Laws and Food Safety Management Systems |
3(3-0) |
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Total |
17 |
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SEVENTH SEMESTER |
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DTEC 06701 |
Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06702 |
Condensed and Dried Milk Products |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06703 |
Sensory Evaluation of Food Products |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06704 |
Dairy Plant Machinery and Layout |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06504 |
Dairy Products Research and Development |
3(2-1) |
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DTEC 06706 |
Quality Assurance in Food Industry |
3(2-1) |
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LEBM 06707 |
Dairy Supply Chain Management |
2(2-0) |
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Total |
20 |
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EIGHTH SEMESTER |
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DTEC -07801 |
Internship |
6(0-6) |
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Total |
6 |
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Grand Total |
133 |
DISTRIBUTION OF COURSES
Discipline- wise
1. Dairy and Food Technology
- Introduction to Dairy technology
- Introduction to Food Chemistry
- Introduction to Food and Nutrition
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Milk Processing Technology
- Chemistry of Dairy Products
- Food and Industrial Microbiology
- Food Processing and Preservation
- Traditional Dairy Products
- Dairy Microbiology
- Dairy Plant Management and Sanitation
- Dairy Microbiology
- Fermented Dairy Products
- Fat Rich Dairy Products
- Food Processing Technology
- Food Safety and Toxicology
- Dairy Plant Management and Sanitation
- Microbiology of Starter Cultures
- Food Packaging
- By – Products Technology
- Food Laws and Food Safety Management Systems
- Ice-cream and Frozen Desserts
- Condensed and Dried Milk
- Sensory Evaluation of Food Products
- Dairy Products Research and Development
- Quality Assurance in Food Industry
2. Dairy Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Heat Transfer and Refrigeration
- Food Engineering
- Dairy Plant Machinery and Layout
3. Supporting Courses
- Principles of Biochemistry
- Marketing Management and International Trade
- Introduction to Livestock Production
- Principles of Milk Production and Procurement
- Dairy Supply Chain Management
- Dairy Biotechnology
- Introduction to Lactation Biology
4. Minor Courses
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Functional English
- Business Mathematics and Statistics
- English Communication skills
- Islamic Studies/ Ethics
- Statistics & Probability
- Pakistan Studies
- Business and Technical English Writing