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King Faisal University

College of Science

Department of Biological Sciences




College of Science


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First year First Level

Course

number

Course

Designation Course Title

Credit Hours Pre-requisites

Lect. Lab. Total

0817101 MATH 101 General Mathematics 2 1 3 -

0815101 CHEM101 General Chemistry (1) 3 1 4 -

0814101 PHYS 101 General Physics (1) 3 1 4 -

0816101 BIO 101 General Biology 3 1 4 -

0231101 PEDU 101 Health and Fitness

(male students) 2 - 2 -

0231101 HEDU 101 Health Education (female students)

2 - 2 -

Total 13 4 17

Second Level

Course

number

Course



Lect. Lab. Total

7401101 SALM 101

Islamic creed and

contenprary

doctries

2 - 2 -

1700101 ENG 101 General English 3 - 3 -

0817207 MATH 207 Introduction to

Statistics 2 - 2 -

0816113 BIO 112 Invertebrates 3 1 4 BIO 101

0816113 BIO 113 Cytology 1 1 2 BIO 101

0816213 BIO 213 Basics of Ecology 2 1 3 BIO 101

Total 13 3 16




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Second year Third Level

Course

number

Course



Lect. Lab. Total

0815113 CHEM 113 Organic Chemistry 2 1 3 CHEM 101

0817180 MATH 180 Introduction to

Computer Sciences 2 1 3 -

7402102 ARAB 102 Arabic Editing 2 - 2 -

0816211 BIO 211 Genetics 2 1 3 BIO 113

0816212 BIO 212 Plant Kingdom 2 1 3 BIO 101

0816111 BIO 111 Plant Ecology 2 1 3 BIO 213

Total 12 5 17

Fourth Level

Course

number

Course



Lect. Lab. Total

7401301 SALM 251 Contemporary

cultural issues 2 - 2 -

1708103 ENG 103 Scientific English 1 1 2 ENG 101

0816203 BIO 203 Microscopic

Preparations 1 1 2 BIO 101

0816221 BIO 221 Bacteriology and

Virology 2 1 3 BIO 212

0816222 BIO 222 Chordata 3 1 4 BIO 113

0816223 BIO 223 Environmental

Pollution 2 - 2 BIO 213

Total 11 4 15




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Third year

Fifth Level

Course

number

Course



Lect. Lab. Total

0816332 BIO 332 Mycology and

Phycology 2 1 3 BIO 212

0816333 BIO 333 Plant Physiology (1) 2 1 3 BIO 212

0816342 BIO 342 Entomology 2 1 3 BIO 112

0816347 BIO 347 Animal Physiology (1) 2 1 3 BIO 222

0815301 CHEM 301 Biochemistry 2 1 3 CHEM 113

7402103 ARAB 103 Literary Appreciation 2 - 2 -

Total 12 5 17

Sixth Level

Course

number

Course



Lect. Lab. Total

0816335 BIO 335 Plant Taxonomy and

Flora 2 1 3 BIO 212

0816336 BIO 336 Plant Anatomy and

Morphology 3 1 4 BIO 212

0816343 BIO 343 Parasitology 2 1 3 BIO 112

0816346 BIO 346 Medical and

Economical Arthropods 1 1 2 BIO 342

0816348 BIO 348 Histology 1 1 2 BIO 113

SALM Elective Islamic course 2 - 2 -

Total 11 5 16




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Fourth year

Seventh Level

Course

number

Course



Lect. Lab. Total

0816401 BIO 401 Molecular Genetics 2 1 3 BIO 211

0816421 BIO 421 Archegoniate 2 1 3 BIO 335

0816436 BIO 436 Economic plant 2 - 2 BIO 335

0816442 BIO 442 Principles of

Immunity 1 1 2 BIO 347

0816445 BIO 445 Principles of

Embryology 1 1 2 BIO 222, BIO 348

0816448 BIO 448 Graduation Project 2 - 2 BIO 347, BIO 335

SALM Elective Islamic

course 2 - 2 -

Total 12 4 16

Eighth Level

Course

number

Course



Lect. Lab. Total

0816433 BIO 433 Plant Physiology (2) 2 1 3 BIO 333

0816437 BIO 437 Plant Cell and Tissue

Culture 1 1 2 BIO 333

0816441 BIO 441 Comparative

Anatomy 2 1 3 BIO 222

0816443 BIO 443 Animal Physiology (2) 2 1 3 BIO 347

0816446 BIO 446 Animal Ecology and

Behavior 2 - 2 BIO 213, BIO 347

0816447 BIO 447 Biodiversity 2 - 2 BIO 213, BIO 335

Total 11 4 15

*Approval of the Department




College of Science


5

Year

General Biology Course Title

First

0816-101 Course Code

BIO 101 Course Designation

Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

4 1 3

First - Pre-requisites

The students will be introduced to the following:

- The concept of biology and how such extended science affect our lives

- The characteristics of living organisms in addition to their structures and types.

- Introduction to plant morphology.

- Introduction to animal and plant tissues.

- The different biological processes occurring in living things and distinguish between such

aspects in different groups of plants

- The principles of classification and scheme of taxonomy.

Ob

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The concept of living organisms. Classification of living organisms. Classification of plant

kingdom with reference to some examples. Characterization of living organisms with

reference to the differences between animal and plant cells. Plant Cell (Living

Compartments and non-living Compartments). Plant morphology: roots, stems and leaves.

Plant tissues: meristematic tissues and permanent tissues. Some physiological processes in

the plant cell: Transpiration. Photosynthesis. Respiration. Prokaryotes vs. eukaryotes; the

differences between animal and plant cells; an introduction to the animal cells; nucleus;

membranous organelles. Non-membranous organelles (cytoskeleton); centrioles; cilia and

flagella; cell membrane structure and function; transport of molecules across cell

membrane. Cell divisions: Cell cycle, amitosis, mitosis and meiosis. Animal tissues:

Epithelial and connective tissues. Muscular and nervous tissues. Classification of animal

kingdom, general features of major invertebrate phyla: Protozoa, Porifera, Cnidaria,

Platyhelminthesis, and Nematoda. Features and classification of Annelida, Arthropoda,

Mollusca, and Echinodermata.

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Seed germination and type of seeds- plant morphology (root, stem, leaf)- plant anatomy

(plant cell and tissues, anatomy of root, stem, and leaf)- some examples from the plant

kingdom (algae- fungi)- effect of environment on the plant structure & function)

Types of epithelial tissues ( simple squamous, simple cuboidal, simple columnar,

pseudostratified ciliated columnar, ciliated stratified columnar, stratified squamous,

transitional) -Types of connective tissues ( Proper: areolar, fibrous, elastic, mucous,

reticular, adipose; skeletal, hyaline cartilage, fibrous cartilage, elastic cartilage; dense bone)

- Vascular connective tissue (blood of man, blood of toad); Muscles( smooth, striated,

cardiac); Nervous tissues (nerve cell, spinal cord) - Animal taxonomy, Kingdom Protista

(Amoeba, Trypanosome, Euglena, Paramecium), Kingdom Animalia Parazoa, Metazoa

(Cnidaria, Hydra) – Platyhelminthes (Schistosoma), Nematoda (Ascaris), Annelida (

Allolobophora), Insecta (Culex, Periplanetta), Mollusca (Octopus), Echinodermata

(Asteropectin)

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At the end of the course, each student should be able to:

- Identify cellular organelles (in plants and animals), their structures and functions.

- Describe events in cell divisions.

- Describe the different types of plant and animal tissues.

- Identify the scientific basis of classification of plants and (invertebrate) animals.

- Identify plant morphology including different plant roots and stems and leaves.

- Define vital processes taking place in plants such as absorption, transport of water,

photosynthesis and respiration.

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Examination Practical Exam Quiz and Mid-term Exam.

Assess

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40 % 30 % 30 %

Raven, P. et al. (2008). Biology translated. Obeikan. Riyadh (1st Arabic ed. 2014).

Azooz, M.M. et al. (2015): Principle of Practical Biology (Part 1 and 2). 1st ed, Al Motanabi

Bookshop, El-Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

- Campbell, N. A. (1993). Biology translated. Dar AlMareekh. Riyadh. Saudi Arabia.

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College of Science


8

Year

The invertebrates Course Title

First



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

4 1 3

Second BIO 101 Pre-requisites


- Understanding the differences between invertebrate and vertebrate animals

- Understanding the invertebrate animal groups

- Studying the classification and biology of predominant individuals .

Ob

jectives

What is an invertebrate ? , general characters, classification and biology of the members of

phyla : protozoa , porifera , coelenterata , platyhelminthes , nemathelminthes , annelida ,

mollusca , echinodermata , arthropoda .

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Protozoa (Amoeba, Entamoeba coli, Entamoeba histolytica, Foraminifera, Euglena,

Trypanosoma, Leishmania, Plasmodium, Paramecium, Balantidium) - Porifera (Leucosolenia,

Sycon, Euspongea) -Coelenterata (Hydra, Obelia, Aurelia, Alcyonium, Sea anemone, stony

corals) –Platyhelminthes (Planaria, Fasciola, Taenia) – Nematoda (Ascaris, Ankylostoma) -

Annelida (Allolobophora, Nereis, Hirudo) - Mollusca (Chiton, Emerina, Anodonta, Sepia,

Octopus) - Echinodermata (Astropecten, Ophiocoma, Holothuria, Tripneustis,

Strongylocentrotus) - Arthropoda (Pennaeus, Scolopendra, Scorpion, Wolf spider , cockroach

Head lice , hard ticks , soft ticks, mites ) .

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Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

- Differentiate between invertebrate and vertebrate animals

- Enumerate the general characters of different phyla

- Explain the structure and biology of invertebrate animals

- Identify invertebrate animals and their importance

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Final Exam Practical Examination Quiz and midterms

Assessm

ent 40% 30% 30%

- An introduction to the Invertebrates . J. Moore , Cambridge University Press 2001

- Biology of Invertebrates. J. Pechenik, McGraw-Hill 2009.

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College of Science


11

Year

Cytology Course Title

First



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

2 1 1



- Recognize some concepts and applications in cytology

- Know the detailed structure of cell and distinguish between animal and plant cells

- Understand the different cellular processes

- Understand the mitosis and meiosis and appreciate the importance of meiosis in

biological variation

Ob

jectives

A historical overview of the evolution of the science of cellular biology and methodology of

studying the cell, structure of the organic macromolecules of the cell as well as an overview

of the inorganic molecules. The structure and function of plasma membrane. Structure and

function of cell organelles nucleus , Endoplasmic Reticulum and Protein production, Golgi

apparatus and Exocytosis, Peroxisomes and oxidation reactions, lysosomes, Mitochondria

and respiration, Chloroplasts and photosynthesis in C3 and C4 plants, and electron

transport chain.

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Introduction of some tools used in studying cells such as light microscopes, electron

microscopes. Preparation of light microscopic slides of plant cells (onion leaves) and human

cell and the difference between the two cells. Models and micrographs of plant cells and

animal cells showing cellular organells: nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, ER, Golgi

apparatus, lysosomes and peroxisomes.

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- Define the tools used in studying cells

- Discriminate between the organic and inorganic component of the cell

- List the cellular organelles and their functions .

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Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz

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- Biology, 8th

edition, by Peter H. Raven, 2008, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc

- Cytology 1998. Abdelaziz AlSalah. AlKhireigy press.

- Cytology 1999. Makram Dhiaa Shekara, Dar Almaseera Press, Oman.

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College of Science


12

Year

Basic Ecology Course Title

First



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2



- The principles of the basic ecological concepts within the ecosystems

- The importance of ecology on different organisms and its relation with the other

basic sciences

- The structure and components of the ecosystem and the relations between different

organisms (plants and animals)

- The biogeochemical cycles and the energy levels and its flow within the different

parts of ecosystem

- To be acquainted to new topics like: Population, Community, Society, succession and

the different nutrient cycles

Ob

jectives

Definition of the Ecology and ecosystems-ecosystem components- Examples of Saudi

ecosystems – Trophic levels – Energy levels – Environmental balance – Environmental

succession and types of Environmental succession – Environmental Communities and their

general characteristics – Population– Migration- Natality and mortality-Bio-geochemical

cycles – Desert habitats and their characteristics– Ecological applications.

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Definition of life forms of the vegetation-Collecting data and sampling-Determination of

species frequency, density and abundance of the population-Measuring the environmental

factors of communities by studying different apparatus and devices used in the weather

station for measuring rainfall, air temperature, soil temperature, wind, relative humidity

and light intensity-Determination of some physical and chemical soil parameters such as

soil organic matter, humus contents, soil pH, soil porosity, soil percolation and soil

moisture contents-Measuring the turbidity, the suspended solid content and total solid

contents of water samples

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- Illustrate the biotic and a-biotic components in an ecosystem and the environmental

pyramid concept.

- Recognize the different ecological relationships between plants, animals and other

non-livings.

- Describe the different trends and new methods in calculating community and

different population parameters.

- Differentiate between the different examples of populations, communities and

succession from the environment of KSA

- Predict the solution of the domestic environmental problems and how to interact

toward it.

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Final Written

Examination Practical Exam Quiz and Mid-term Exam.

Assessm

ent 40 % 30 % 30 %

- Zahran, M. A., Basic plant Ecology and their applications, Wafaa Printing and

Publishing House, 1998, I.S.B.N:977-5526-19-1

- Mohamed Ismail Omar ,2002, 'Introduction in the Environmental Sciences', The

Scientific Book House for Publishing and Distribution.

- Rokia Hussein Aljassim, (2000)."Practical Experiments in Plant Ecology". Kuwait

University Press .

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College of Science


14

Year

Plant Ecology Course Title

Second



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2

Third BIO 101 Pre-requisites


- The principles of plant ecology

- The relation of plant ecology with the other branches of science

- The new methods and techniques of dealing with the environment in the field of

community vegetation

- The environmental factors which include groups of the topographic, climatic, soil and

biological factors

- The adaptations of the different groups of the halophytic, xerophytic and mesophytic

species

Ob

jectives

Introduction to plant Ecology - Basic information on Ecological factors - Characteristics of

the plant communities – Examples of the Saudi plant communities - Climatic factors:

Atmosphere, Light (Solar spectra, factors affecting solar radiation, light and vegetation,

types of plants according to light tolerance, plant adaptation to light), Temperature

(Horizontal and vertical variation of temperature, effect of Temperature on plants, types of

plants according to tolerance to temperature, temperature and life form of plants-

Adaptation), Air and Wind (Gases in air and their importance to plants), Water

(Importance of water for plants, forms of water in nature, humidity, Hydrophytes,

Mesophytes, Xerophytes), Topography (Slope, surface and exposure), Soil (Edaphic) factors

(Types of soils, weathering processes and soil formation and structure, Soil texture, soil

profile, soil moisture and water levels in soil, soil chemical composition), Biotic factors

(Effect of animals on plants, effect of plants on each other, Effect of human on plants-

pollution)

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Measurements of some climatic factors (Temperature, Light intensity, Humidity, Rainfall

and wind speed) - Soil physical properties (colour, texture, structure, water content of

various types of soils, soil saturation capacity, soil field capacity, Wilting point,

Determination of soil moisture content, capillary water and hygroscopic water in soil

extract) – Soil chemical properties (pH, Determination of total soluble salts) - Determination

of various chemical elements in soil extrcats and water –Comparative study (Chloride,

Carbonates and bicarbonates, organic carbon, Phosphates)

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- Compare between the biotic and a-biotic components of the ecosystem.

- Demonstrate the ecological relationships between plant and other living and non-

livings components.

- Describe the different characteristics in the field of environmental adaptations of the

different groups of plants (halophytes, xerophytes and mesophytes).

- Apply some trends of the new ecological development in the KSA environment.

- Explain the environmental problems and solve them.

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Examination Practical Part Quiz and Mid-term Exam.

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ent 40 % 30 % 30 %

- Ahmed M. Migahid et. al. (2001), 'Plant Ecology', King Saud University, Deanship of

Library Affairs, Second Ed.

- Abdul Fatah Badr and Abdul Aziz AlKasem, (1993), "Principles of Plant Ecology".

King Abdul Aziz University, Deanship of Scientific Research

- Rokia Hussein Aljassim, (2000)."Practical Experiments in Plant Ecology". Kuwait

University Press .

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College of Science


16

Year

Genetics Course Title

Second



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2

Third BIO 113 Pre-requisites


- Be able to trace the origin and the development of Genetics and analyze the genetic traits

- Recognize the processes through which biological characters are transmitted through

generations

- Understand the Genetic laws and principles

- Recognize some of human genetic diseases and the occurrence of mutation in some traits

Ob

jectives

Stages of Mitosis and Meosis cellular division and cell cycle control and crossover.

Mendelian Laws and exception to Mendel's laws, complete and incomplete dominance,

codominance, lethal genes, cytoplasmic inheritance, linkage, epistasis, Gene interactions,

family pedigree, mutations, and some examples of chromosomal abnormality. Introduction

to the laws of probability and chi square. The Hardy-Weinberg principle and population

genetics and introduction to molecular genetics. T

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Students examine slides of cells in mitotic and meiotic division and prepare their own

slides out of onion roots. Segregation and independent assortment laws through colored corn

samples and fruit fly individuals collected by students and linkage and epistasis through

virtual lab. Complete dominance and codominance principles (Identification of blood type

(ABO classification)) and extrapolating possible parental blood type as well as expected

children’s blood types. Illustrate practically chromosomal aberrations induced by

insecticides and some applications of statistics laws in genetics.

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- Memorize the origin and the development of Genetics.

- Recognize the processes through which biological characters transmitted through

generations.

- Understand Genetic laws and principles.

- Know some of human genetics, mutations and genetic diseases.

- Generally define the allele-allele, gene- gene and gene-environment interactions.

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40 % 30 % 30 %

Faisal, A. (1999).General Genetics, Alahlya, Amman, Jordan. In Arabic. Sidgi, M. A. F. (2013). Fundamentals of Genetics: Traits and Genetics Diseases, Dar Afikr,

Cairo, Egypt. In Arabic.

Brooker, R. J. (2009). Genetics, Analysis and Principles, Mc Graw-Hill, NY, USA. ISBN

978-0073525280. Klug, W. S.; Cummings, M. R.; Spencer, C. A. and Palladino, M. A. (2009). Concepts of

Genetics, 9th edition, Pearson Benjamin Cummings, New York, USA. ISBN 10: 0321565630. Snustad, D. P. And Simmons, M. J.(2006). Principles of genetics, 4th edition, John Wiley and

Sons Inc., NJ, USA. ISBN 10: 0470903597.

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College of Science


18

Year

Plant Kingdom Course Title

Second

0816212 Course Code


Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2

Third

BIO 101 Pre-requisites


- Identify the principles used in classification of plant kingdom

- Recognize the evolutionary changes to groups of plant

Ob

jectives

The groups of plant kingdom, general characteristics of each group; viruses, rickettsiae,

bacteria, fungi, algae, lichens, bryophyte, tracheophyta, pteridophytes, gymnospermae and

angiospermae.

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Study organisms, viruses, kingdom monera (eubacteriophyta), bacteria, cyanobacteria,

kingdom protista, algae, kingdom fungi, archgonah, bryophyte, tracheophyta, vascular

plants, plant taxonomy

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- Define some members of each group of plant kingdom.

- Memorize the general characteristics of bacteria, Fungi and Algal bacterial growth

phases.

- Explain the life cycle of a certain member of plant kingdom based on its taxonomic

position.

- Examine microscopic slides for different members of plant kingdom.

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- Plant Kingdom. (1981). Hussein and Imad Eddin bride and descriptive.

- Introduction to Plant Science division. (1987). Kassem silicosis

- Learned the basics of plants Allazahrih. (1995). Mohammed Suleiman Al-Ahmad and

Abdul-Rahman Alshari.

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College of Science


21

Year

Microscopic Preparation Course Title

Second



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2

Fourth BIO 101 Pre-requisites


- Identify the materials and technologies used in preservation and preparation of

animal specimens.

- Reconize the materials and technologies used in preservation and preparation of

plant specimens.

- Describe the theoretical bases of these technologies and acquire the application skills

of these technologies.

Ob

jectives

The different patterns of biological techniques – Laboratory instruments and equipments-

Anesthetization and fixation - Vital staining preparation – Whole mounts preparation –

preparation and staining of living cells - Microscopic sections preparation - Staining of

cytological and histological preparations on both plant and animal samples. T

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Dry and wet preparations of plan samples – Preservation of plant sample – Preparation and

staining of plant cell, cell contents, some cell organelles and the different stages of cell

division -chromosomes - Preparing and staining of sections in roots, stems and leaves of

some plants. Preparation of : microscopic paraffin section, animal skeletons of some small

animals , Insects collection of some orders of insects, Preservation of some small animals in

liquid fixatives , blood smears , parasitic living protozoa .

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- Describe different patterns of biological techniques.

- Recognize the laboratory instruments and equipments.

- Define the concept of staining preparation, whole mounts preparation and preparation

and staining of living cells .

- - Test the microscopic sections preparation, staining of cytological and histological

preparation on both plant and animal samples.

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Humanso , G.L. ( 1979 ) Animal Tissue Techniques , 4th

W.H.Freeman and Company San

Francisco .

El- Khalifa, M and El-Saleh A., (1996) Microscopes and their technologies. King Saud Univ.

Press.

El-Banhawy et al., Textbook of Basis of Histochemistry, Academic Bookshop , Cairo , Egypt

1996.

El-Banhawy , M.A. and El-Ganzuri, M.A. Textbook of The Microscopical Technique , Dar-

Elmaaref , Cairo , Egypt 1989 .

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College of Science


22

Year

Bacteriology & virology Course Title

Second



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2


Course Objectives (by the end of this course, the student should):

- Describe the organization of bacteria and viruses

- Know the significant of studying these organisms

- Know how to isolate, purify and identify bacteria

- Be able to investigate some of bacterial activities

- Identify some bacterial and viral diseases of importance

- Acquire the knowledge of microbial principles related to diseases

Ob

jectives

General intro. of microbiology with focus on bacteria and viruses , Viruses characterization

and classification and viral diseases, Bacteria characterization and classification of bacterial

diseases, Physiology of microbial organisms, Microbiology and genetic engineering,

Microbiology and biotech.

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Practical content (Bacteriology):

Introduction to different types of microscopes and their practical usage - Preparation

and observation of major cell types - Culture media: types and preparation - Microscopic

observation of major types of bacterial cells - Investigating different source for bacterial

contamination -Isolation of bacteria Motility of bacteria - Simple staining - Compound

staining - inoculation of liquid media - examining different sources as inhibitors for bacterial

growth - Acid Fast stain - Staining of capsule - Spore staining

Practical content (virology):

Studying some experimental techniques used in detecting viruses infecting animals

(not transmitted to humans) - isolation of viruses – electron microscopy – detecting reagents

like enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) – Western Blot – Polymerase chain

reaction (PCR)

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- Discuss the organization of bacteria and viruses

- Appreciate the significance of studying these organisms

- Employ the methods of isolation, purification, and identification used in bacteriology

- Investigate some of bacterial activities

- Identify some bacterial and viral diseases of importance

- Identify microbial principles related to diseases

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الدىب, دار المعارف( اب1991البكترا ) -

(. د/ كامل ميدي التمم, االىلو للنشر التزع, جده2002أساسات علم الفرسات. ) -

(. ترجمة د/ على حسن بيكل , جامعة الملك سعد.1221علم األحاء الدققة للمين الصحة ) -

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College of Science


24

Year

Chordates Course Title

Second



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

4 1 3



- Describe the basic classification of Phylum Chordata and its different subclasses.

- Reconize the anatomy of the body plan in vertebrates, at the level of organs and systems.

- Identify the morphological and anatomical structures for the major groups of vertebrates

from an evolutionary point of view.

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jectives

The course will cover detailed study on biology, taxonomy, morphology and anatomy of the

major groups in chordates. One example of each of the following : Urochordates,

Hemichordates, Cephalochordates, and Vertebrates classes ( Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles,

Birds, and Mammals).

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Introduction in classification of Phylum : Chordata – Study of adult and larval stages

of Ascidia - The adult stages of Balanoglossus – The adult stage of Amphioxus , T.S . of :

pharyngeal region , intestinal region , tail region - The adult stage of Lamprey , T . S . of

branchial region , trunk region , tail region and larval stages - The adult stage of The

Dogfish . S . of the skin , T . S . of pharyngeal region , trunk region , tail region - The adult

stage of The Bolti ,different types bony scales , T . S . of pharyngeal region - The adult stage

of The Frog , the buccpharyngeal cavity , ventral superficial muscles , general viscera ,

urinogenital system – Different species of Reptiles and dissection of Uromastyx –The

domestic Pigeon , general viscera , different types of feather - The Rabbit, general viscera .

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- Classify Phylum Chordata

- Identify the different Species of animals belong to these Phylum .

- Dissect the different Species of Chordate animal

- Identify external and internal structure of chordate animals.

- Demonstarte the different environments suitable to chordate animals.

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- The Chordates. (1989). Alexander, R. Cambridge University Press.

- A Text Book of Chordates , A. Thangamani S. Prasanna kumar L.M. Narayanan N.

Arumugam ISBN-13 : 9789384826659 .

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College of Science


26

Year

Environmental Pollution Course Title

Second



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

2 - 2



- The information concerning air, water and soil pollutants

- The procedures and relevant models for reducing the different pollutants

- The impact of pollution on the plant and animal organisms

- Programs and techniques of defeating the chemical pollution and their implementation

- The new trends and methods in recycling and retreating environmental by-products

- The latest topics in global warming and the desertification

Ob

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An introduction to environmental pollution, The influence on ecosystem and human, Type

and Sources of pollutants, Air, water, food pollution, Radiation, different pesticides, food

web and pollutants, Biological pollution, degradation of soil and plant and animal diversity,

desertification, Pollution control and ecosystem conservation , sustainable development of

affected areas.

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- Recognize the air, water and soil contaminators.

- Analyze the impact of pollution on the living components.

- Differentiate between the trends and methods in recycling and retreating

environmental by-products.

- Criticize the programs and techniques of treating chemical pollution

- Predict the domestic and local environmental problems and how to interact with.

- Identify the new topics such as global warming and the ozone layer.

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- Abdullah Basahi and M. Al Awadat, 2003, Environmental Pollution. King Saud

University Publishers

- Hassan M. Al Sweedan, 'Environmental Pollution Sciences' Dar Al Kherigy for

Publishing and Distribution, 1998.

- Mothny Abd Alrazak Al Omar, 'Environmental Pollution', Dar Wael Printing and

Publishing, First Ed., 2000.

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Year

Mycology and Phycology Course Title

Third



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2

Fifth BIO 212 Pre-requisites


- Survey of the principles of Phycology and Mycology.

- Get knowledge on the history, and classification of fungi and algae.

- Recognize some of the representative algae and fungi in lecture and lab as to their

structure, life cycle and importance.

- Be familiarize with the basic collection and identification techniques used in Phycology

and Mycology.

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Taxonomy and basic structure for some fungi from different divisions of algae and

fungi. Description of nutrition types for representative fungal species and their life-cycle.

Economic, industrial and medical application of fungi in general. Introduction-History of

Phycology, Occurrence and classification of algae, Algal groups, Nutrition in algae, and

Economic Importance of algae.

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Practical content (Fungi): Preparation of fungal cultural media - Isolation and

investigation of different fungal growing samples - Identifying and describing selected

examples of Zygomycetes, Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes, and Deuteromycetes using colored

photos and slides

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Sampling, isolation, cultivation and identification of algae - Morphological studies of

some species of blue green algae (Cyanophyceae), euglenoid species, green algae

(Chlorophyceae), yellow green algae (Chrysophyceae), diatoms (Bacillariophyceae), brown

(Phaeophyta) and red algae (Rhodophyta) - Examination of some samples of water collected

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- Enumerate the principles of Phycology and Mycology.

- Recall the the history, and classification of fungi and algae.

- Relate the structure and life cycle of algae and fungi.

- Identify the famous basic collection and identification techniques used in Phycology and

Mycology.

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-Al- Rahma A. N. (1429 H): Basic of Mycology. King Saud University (Arabic).

- Koblan A. (2000): The algae. King Saud University (Arabic).

- Kahlil A. (1414 H): Practical Mycology. King Saud University (Arabic).

- Bony (1998) : The phytoplankton. King Saud University (Translated to Arabic).

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Year

Plant physiology (1) Course Title

Third



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2



- Study the different water relations of the plant organs.

- Study the enzymatic reactions, types of enzymes and plant metabolism.

- Define of osmosis, absorption, ascent of sap and transpiration.

- The importance of stress physiology.

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Plant cell (Structure and Function)- Colloids and protoplasm properties- Diffusion- Osmosis

–Absorption - Permeability – Transpiration – Photosynthesis (Light and dark reactions) –

Respiration – Types of enzymes – Factors affecting enzyme action- Stress Physiology.

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Preparation of colloidal solutions – The general characters of colloidal solutions - Diffusion

(Diffusion of true, colloidal and ions solutions through the gelatin)- Imbibitions – Osmosis –

Determination of osmotic suction force of plant cell - Permeability - Factors affecting

permeability - Plant water relations (Ascent of sap - Transpiration)- Photosynthesis., Factors

affecting photosynthesis- Respiration - Enzymes (Hydrolysis enzymes- Oxidation reduction

enzymes – Lysases enzymes), Factors affecting enzyme action -Detection of organic

substances in plant.

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- Analyze the nature of enzymes in relation to the function in catalyzing the biological

reactions in organisms.

- List the methods to assay the enzyme activity,

- Examine how plants acquire and allocate the energy, water and nutrients needed.

- Recognize between the effect of internal and external factors on the biological processes

in plant, and how plants interact with their environment.

- Relate and justify plant physiology concepts to other fields of biology.

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-Devlin, R.M.and Witham, F.H. (1983): Plant Physiology . Willard Grant Press- Boston..

- Wassfi, E. (1998): Plant Physiology, Academic Library. Cairo- Egypt.

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Year

General Entomology Course Title

Third



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2


- The students will be introduced to the following:

- Understand the principles of insect morphology and physiology.

- Use the bases of morphological and anatomical characteristics in insect classification.

- Define the insects to the order or even the family rank .

Ob

jectives

The course covers external and internal structures of insects:

Body wall and processes, Head, areas, sutures, tentorium, antennae, types of mouth parts

and preoral cavity.

Thorax, structure of thoracic segments, legs, wings and coupling.

Abdomen, structure of abdominal segments, abdominal appendages.

Digestive, excretory, excretory, respiratory, genital systems, nervous and sense organs.

Digestion, excreation, respiration, sensation.

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Head (types of Antennae, Filiform, Moniliform, Capitate, Clavate, Setaceous, Serrate,

Pectinate, Plumose, Aristate, Stylate, Lamellate, Flabellate, Geniculate) - Head (types of

mouth parts, Mandibulate / Haustellate Sponging, Piercing-sucking, Siphoning, Vestigial,

Chewing-lapping) - Thorax (types of legs modifications, Cursorial, Raptorial, Fossorial,

Natatorial, Saltatorial, Prehensile, larval legs) - Thorax (types of wings modifications and

wing coupling systems, Elytra, Hemelytra, Stigma, Nodus, Haltere, Hamuli, Frenulum,

Jugum) - Abdomen [abdominal appendages modifications, ovipositors, cerci, epiprocts

(median caudal filaments), claspers, stings, aedeagus] - Types of larvae (Eruciform -

campodeiform – Eruciform – vermiform) and pupae (exarate – obtect – coarctate – active) -

Metamorphosis (examples from ametabola, complete metamorphosis and incomplete

metamorphosis) - Respiratory system (spiracles and tracheal gills) and excretory systems

(Malpighian tubules) – Metamorphosis and Taxonomy (examples from different insect

orders)

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- Define and draw the insect body parts and their modifications

- Recall information about the internal organs and their physiological functions.

- Reconstruct the morphological and anatomical characters for designing insects

classification keys.

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Chapman R. F. (1971) . The Insect structure and Function . Warwick lane, London

Snodgrass R .E. (1945) . Principles of insect morphology. McGraw Hill, New York

Wigglesworth, W.B (1965) . The Principles of insect physiology. Muthuen and Co., London.

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Year

Animal Physiology (1) Course Title

Third 0816-347 Course Code


Level

Total Lab Lect Credit Hours

3 1 2



- The physiology and its basic concepts.

- The importance of food as source of energy in both human and animals (types of food and

methods of feeding).

- The structure-function relationships and ecophysiological adaptations in some organ

systems (digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems) in advanced animals.

- The relationship between food components and health of human and animal.

- The cellular metabolism for carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

- The general concept of blood as a fluid tissue pumped by the heart.

- The concept of the existence of a pressure gradient which maintains blood flow through

arteries, capillaries, and veins.

- The cardiac conducting system and the cardiac cycle.

- The mechanism of gas exchange and gas transport.

- The supporting function of the lymphatic system in maintaining blood volume.

- The functional anatomy of the mammalian respiratory system.

- The special surface required for gas exchange.

- The importance of surface/area volume ratio. O

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Introduction of basic terminology: (Physiology, Homeostasis, feedback principles,

Acclimatization, adaptation ….etc) - Basic membrane processes (Diffusion, Osmosis, Active

transport…etc) - Nutrients and feeding patterns in animals - Structure-function

relationships and ecophysiological adaptations in digestive, respiratory and circulatory

systems - Incomplete and complete digestive system - Mechanical and chemical digestion -

Transport and cellular metabolism - Calories and obesity - Respiratory and circulatory

systems in higher animals - Blood and its components. Cardiac cycle - Systemic and

pulmonary circulations - coronary vessels and coronary circulation -Heart valves - Blood

pressure and flow - Lymph and lymphatic system - Processes related to lung ventilation -

Gas pressure gradient - Gas exchange - Efficient respiratory surface - Surface area/volume

relationship - Gas transport - Hemoglobin and myoglobin.

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Detecting monosaccharide, disaccharides, polysaccharides, peptides, digestive enzymes,

saturated and unsaturated fats in different solutions - Collecting blood samples from

experimental anaesthetic animals (such as Rabbit and Rats) for counting the blood cells,

measuring the hemoglobin content and hematocrit value, and calculating the blood indices -

Dissecting and exposing the digestive, circulatory and respiratory systems of experimental

animals- Identifying histological slides for blood smear from different groups of vertebral

animals and showing the fine structure of lungs, trachea, vein, artery, parts of digestive tract

- Measuring the lung volumes and blood pressure.

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- List all key terms.

- Label the course of food through a mammalian digestive system.

- Predict the general role of the salivary glands, liver, and the pancreas in digestion.

- Describe where the chemical and mechanical digestion or absorption predominate in the

digestive system.

- Explain the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

- Prepare the healthy balanced diet, which provides the body with sufficient energy and not

induces obesity.

- Construct different experiments for measuring and exposing different food nutrients

found in unknown materials.

- Distinguish between different crystals obtained from different monosaccharides and

disaccharides.

- Estimate the iodine number to measure the degree of unsaturation of different oils.

- Appreciate the importance of the mammalian heart as a double pump.

- Differentiate between arteries, arterioles, veins, venules and blood capillaries.

- Trace the passage of blood through the heart chambers to the lungs and back to the heart,

and then into general circulation.

- Explain the concept of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange and transport by the blood.

- Describe how the heart beat is controlled.

- Describe how blood pressure is measured and regulated.

- Analyze the ECG patterns and predict different types of arrhythmia.

- Label the general anatomy/function of a typical mammalian respiratory system.

- Estimate the mathematical relationship of surface area/volume ratio and how this relates

to the need for a respiratory system.

- Explain the important function of diaphragm and intercostal muscles in respiration.

- Demonstrate the general concepts of oxygen/CO2 transport and exchange. IL

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- Fox, S. I. (2002): Human Physiology. 7th

Edition (International Edition), McGrow-Hill

Companies, New York, USA.

- Groff, J. L. and Gropper, S. S. (1999): Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism. 3rd

Edition. Wadsworth/Thomson learning, Belmont, CA USA.

- Guyton, A. C. and Hall, J. E. (2000). Textbook of Medical Physiology. 10th

Edition, W.B.

Saunders, Philadelphia, USA.

- Salway, J. G. and Granner, D. K. (2004). Metabolism at a Glance. Third Edition,

Blackwell Publishing Inc. Malden, USA. _______

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Year

Plant Taxonomy & flora Course Title

Third



Level

Total Lab Lect Credit Hours

3 1 2

Sixth



- Recognize the old and current classification systems of flowering plants.

- Understand the ways of plant nomenclature and plant taxonomy terminology.

- Distinguish the floral parts and define the floral formulas.

- Study the variations of inflorescences and fruits.

- Use taxonomic keys to identify plant species never seen before.

- Know the different geographical and habitats of KSA.

- Collect, identify and prepare plant sheets for characteristic plants of KSA.

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Introduction to Plant Taxonomy. The history of taxonomy and development of plant

taxonomic systems (artificial, natural, phylogenetical, and numerical). Flowering plants and

their characteristics. The Flower; identification and its structure. Flower subsidiary whorls

(Calyx and Corolla). Aestivation: identification and types. Flower essential whorls:

Androecium, Gynoecium and Placentation. Important terminology (Epigenous, perigenous

and hypogenous flower. Complete and incomplete flower. Perfect and imperfect flower.

Monoecious and Dioecious plants. Life cycle of flowering plant. Male gametes formation.

Female gametes formation. Fertilization. Inflorescences. Fruits. Classification of flowering

plants. Examples for Dicotyledonous plants; Monochlamydae (Santalales, Caryophyllales).

Examples for Dialypetalae (Fabales, Rosales, Brassiclaes, Malvales). Examples for

Sympetalae (Solanales, Apiales, Asterales). Examples for Monocotyledonous plants; Lilales,

Arecales, Poales. The concept of flora; history of flora in the Arab peninsula.

Geomorphology and climatology of plant regions in Saudi Arabia. Types of habitat and their

vegetation in Saudi Arabia. Life forms in the flora of Saudi Arabia. Plant groups in the flora

of Saudi Arabia (endemic, economic, poisonous, rare). Study some available families of the

Eastern region. Study some available families of Al-Ahssa region.

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Parts of the flower. Flower dissection. How to draw floral diagram; longitudinal

section and write the floral formula. Dissection of available flowers (11 families). Types of

inflorescences. Types of Fruits. How to collect wild or cultivated plants, drying,

identification and preparation of work sheet for each plant. How to make a Herbarium.

Examples of cultivated and wild plants in Saudi Arabia. Examples of cultivated and wild

plants in the Eastern region, Saudi Arabia. Examples of cultivated and wild plants in Al-

Hassa region, Saudi Arabia. Examples of street trees in Al-Hassa region, Saudi Arabia.

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- Classify different plants.

- Recognize how to name plants.

- Formulate the classification keys of plants.

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- Classification of plants and bio division. (1999). CITES, a translation: Ahmed Al-

Farhan and others, King Saud University.

- Introduction to the classification of plants pink. (1994). Fawzi safety, the State

Department for the publication and distribution.

- Classification of plants (origins, evolution, classification). (1984). Shukri Ibrahim

Saad.

- Classification of plants (1983). Fouad Qassem Sahara. Egypt library.

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Year

Plant Anatomy & Morphology Course Title

Third



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

4 1 3

Sixth BIO 212 Pre-requisites


- Elucidate the meaning of Morphology and Anatomy and their relations with other

branches of botany.

- Determine the types of germination and the factors affecting germination.

- Describe and differentiate between different parts of the plant such as roots, stems

and leaves.

- Understand the anatomy of plants at the cell, tissue and organ levels.

- Describe and compare the external and internal structure of the different parts of the

plant in monocotyledons and Dicotyledons.

- Use microscopy tools to investigate cell and tissue features of plants·

Ob

jectives

Types of seeds and germination – Factors affecting germination

Root system (Functions – Description – Types – Modifications)

Shoot system (Functions of stem and leaf – Complete description of stems and leaves

Modifications)

Vegetatvie reproduction

Plant cell (Living and Non-living cell contents)

Meristematic and permenant plant tissues

Anatomical structure of roots, stems and leaves in monocot and dicot plants

Secondary tissues and growth in roots and stems

Habitat and its effects on morphology and anatomy of plants (Mesophytes – hydrophytes

– Xerophytes)

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Types of seeds and germination

Root system (Description and types)

Shoot system (Complete description of stems and leaves – Modifications)

Plant cell and examples for its living and Non-living cell contents

Plant tissues (Dermal tissues – Ground tissues – Vascular tissues – secretory tissues)

Anatomical structure of roots, stems and leaves in young monocot and dicot plants

Examples for secondary tissues - Anatomical structure of old roots and stems

Examples for hydrophytes and xerophytes

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- Apply microscopy tools to investigate cell and tissue features of plants

- Differentiate between the different plants depending on their external and

internal structures.

- Recognize and describe the features of plant anatomy at the cell, tissue and organ levels

- Relate anatomical structure of plants to their function.

- Examine the effect of environment factors on the anatomical structure of plants.

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- Al- Arrosy H, and Wasfi E (2011): Plant Morphology and Anatomy. Al-Ma'ref Al-

Hadetha Press – Alexandria - Egypt. (Arabic book)

- Al- Deajy A and Al-Awadat M (1992): Plant Morphology and Anatomy. King Saud

University Press – KSA. (Arabic book)

- Al- Deajy A (1427 H): Practical Plant Anatomy. King Saud University Press – KSA.

(Arabic book)

- Azzoz M et al (2015): Practical Biology – Part I. Al-Motanabi Press – Damam – KSA.

(Arabic book) .

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Year

Parasitology Course Title

Third



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2



- Identify the parasites that infect man and its domestic animals

- Understanding the different species of protozoan, helminth and arthropod Parasites.

- Prevention from infection with parasites by studying the role of the life cycle

Ob

jectives

Introduction, type of parasites, type of hosts, relationship between parasite and host ,effect

of parasitism on hosts , study on some important protozoa , helminthes and arthropods that

infect man and animals in relation to their ( classification , distribution , habitat ,

morphology , life cycle and pathogenicity ) T

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Protozoa (Eimeria sp., Cryptosporidium spp., Sacocystis ovifelis, Sarcocyctis cameli,

Toxoplasma gondii, Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Trypanosoma evansi,

Trypanosoma gambiense, Trypanosoma rhodesiense, Leishmania tropica, Trichomonas

hominis, Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, sp., Balantidium coli) – Helminth

(Clonorchis sinensis, Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma haematobium, Paragonimus

westermani, Fasciolopsis buski, Heterophyes heterophyes,Echinococcus granulosus, Taenia

saginata, Taenia solium, Diphyllobothrium latum, Ascaris lumbricoides, Ancylostoma

caninum) –Arthropod (Hard ticks, Soft ticks , mites ,fleas , lice )

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- Identify what is meant by parasitism, parasite types, host types and host parasite

relationship.

- List in order the most important parasitic protozoa, parasitic helminthes and

parasitic Arthropoda infecting man and domestic animals.

- Recognize different routes of infection and how to control regarding its geographic

- distribution.

- Predict how to prevent infection with parasites to human and domestic animals.

- Define and draw the parasites body parts and their life cycles

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- Foundations of parasitology , G. D. Schmidt & L. S. Roberts , Mc Graw Hill ,

2000

- Bahiga Ismail, El Bahbahany and Yaseen MostafaTaha (2005). “PARASITE AND

PARASITISM”. (In Arabic) Manshorat Zat –El-Slacel

- Chiodini, P. L.; Moody, A. H. and Manser, D. W. (2001): “ATLAS OF

MEDICAL HELMINTHOLOGY AND PROTOZOOLOGY”. 4th Ed.- Churchill

Livingstone

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Year

Medical & Economical Arthropods Course Title

Third



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

2 1 1



- Determining the medical and economic importance of arthropods.

- Morphological identification of human and animal pathogen carrier arthropods.

- Studying the life cycles and habits of both arthropod and related pathogens.

- Studying diseases transmission, symptoms and methods of treatment.

- Determination of suitable and convenient arthropods control methods

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Characteristics of Arthropods, their economic and medical importance. Methods of pathogen

transfer by arthropods. Ways of arthropod control. Economic importance of locusts, termites

and red palm weevil. Arthropod vectors for human and animals diseases, life cycles, feeding

and habits, related pathogens and diseases diagnosis by: cockroaches, bed and kissing bugs,

flea, lice, biting lice, mosquito, black fly, housefly, tsetse fly, sand fly, midge, myiasis flies,

ticks, mites, spider, scorpions, myriapods and some economic crustaceans. T

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Some economic insects such as Locust (Schistocerca gregaria), palm weevil (Rhynchophorus

ferrugineus), Aphids (Aphis gossypii), Thrips, Wasps (Vespa orientalis), honey bee (Apis

mellifera), cotton worm (Spodoptera littoralis), silk worm (Bombyx mori), grain weevil

(Sitophilus granarius) and termites (Hodotermis). Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana, Blatella

germanica, Blatta orientalis), Bed bug (Cimex lectularius), Kissing bug (Triatoma). Human flea

(Pulex irritans), dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis). Sucking Louse (Pediculus humanus corporis,

Pediculus humanus capitis, Phtirus pubis, Haematopinus tuperculatus) Biting louse

(Menacanthus stramineus, Columbicola columba ). Adult mosquito, adult male and female of

Culex, Anopheles, Aedes - Immature mosquito, egg, larva and pupa of Culex, Anopheles, Aedes

- Black fly, (Simulium), sand fly (Phlepotomus papatasi), Biting midge (culicoids) - House fly(

Musca domestica), Horse fly (Tabanus), Tachina, stable fly (Stomxys calcitrans), tsetse fly

(Glossina). Louse flies (Hippobosca equine), Screw worm (Chrysomya bezziana), flesh fly

(Sarcophaga haemorrhoidali) Maggots (Gastrophilus intestinalis, Hypoderma bovis, Oestrus ovis)

- Hard tick ( Hyalomma dromederni , Rhipcephalus sanguineus), Soft tick (Argas persicus),

Mites (Sarcoptes scabiei, Psoroptes ovis, Dermanyssus gallinae). Spider, Scorpion, Penaeus,

Cyclops, Scolopendra, Iulius.

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- Differentiate between arthropods of both medical and economic importance and summarize their life

cycles

- State different methods for controlling of harm arthropods.

- Analyze the symptoms of diseases and recognize the specific symptoms of each disease.

- Identify the arthropod carriers of pathogens of many diseases.

-List the pathogens and diagnosis of many diseases that may result from the presence of the arthropod

carrier.

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Goddard , J. (2008). Infectious Diseases and Arthropods. Humana press, USA.

Eldridge, B. F. and J. D. Edman (2004). Medical Entomology: A Textbook on Public Health

and Veterinary Problems Caused by Arthropods.

Badawy, A. I. (1998). Important medical and veterinarian in Saudi Arabia, , Riyadh: King

Saud University

Mullen G . R. and L. A. Durden (2002). Medical and veterinary entomology, 2nd Edition.

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Year

Histology Course Title

Third



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

2 1 1



- The structure of animal tissues

- The differences between the epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues and

their functions

- Correlation between the morphology (macro- and microscopic structure) of organs and

their functions

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The structural differences and functions of the main tissue types in human and animal

organisms. Including epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues.

The second part of the course deals with organs, systemic arrangement of tissues performing

a specific function, as of respiration, digestion, etc. It also covers the basic functions of these

structures.

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Students examine slides under the light microscopes showing all the possible diverse types of

animal tissues; epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues.

Examine the structural features, and different tissue elements of each organ (in histological

slides and digital images).

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- Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

- Recongnize the structure animal tissues and the different types of cells, fibers, and ground

substances

- Name the type of tissues, its origin, and its functions

- List some disease that results from structural defect

- Identify the primary cell types of major organs in the animal body

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Required Books

- Gartner, L.P. and James L.H. (2006). Color Atlas of Histology. 4th edition, Lippincott

Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia. - Hamed Ahmed Al-Hag (2006). Principles of Histology. Al-Zahran, Jordon. (Arabic book)

- Junqueira, L.C.U and Carneiro, J. (2005). Basic Histology, 11th edition, McGraw-Hill,

Medical Pub. Division, New York.

- Ovalle, W.K. and Patrick C.N. (2008). Netter's Essential Histology. 1st edition,

Saunders/Elsevier, Philadelphia.

- Essential Books

- Ahmad Noaman Nasr (1995). Histology. Dar AlMaarf, Egypt. (Arabic book) - David H. Cormack (1984). Introduction to Histology. J.B. Lippincatt Company, Philadelphia.

Translated text-book by Al-Touhamy M. Abdelmeguid, KSU.

- Noori AlTaieb and Basheir Gerar (1996). Student Practical Guide in Histology. KSU. (Arabic

book).

- Recommended Books - Young, B. et al. (2006). Wheater's Functional Histology: A Text and Colour Atlas, 5th edition,

Churchill Livingstone, New York. - .

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Year

Molecular Genetics Course Title

Fourth



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2

Seventh BIO 211 Pre-requisites


- The main principles of molecular genetics

- The current trends of molecular genetics

- The molecular structure of nucleic acids and its functions

- Gene induction and gene replication invivo

- Gene expression in vivo

- The technologies of gene replication and gene manipulation in the test tubes

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Students learn the fine structure of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and the history of

research leading up to deciphering their structure and versatile functions. They will also

learn the theory and technical details of some of the techniques such as PCR compared to

the DNA duplication in living cells, Restriction enzymes, DNA electrophoresis, and DNA

sequencing. In addition, students are introduced to some of the ways cells use to induce or

suppress DNA expression at DNA level or mRNA level, Genetic information flow in the cell,

mRNA processing. The impact of molecular genetics in our lives today positives, such as

increasing of food production, special medicines (insulin in goats) and negatives (Biological

wars). Current trends in molecular research in agriculture, medical field (diagnosis and

treatments), as well as an overview of some instruments and software used in research.

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production, Gel electrophoresis, southern analysis, Restriction digestion, subcloning in

plasmids, PCR, principles of DNA sequencing.

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- Sketch the fine structure of DNA and RNA

- Identify the flow of genetic information

- List the molecular tools for studying nucleic acid s in the tube

- Apply the application of molecular techniques and its direct and indirect implication on

human life

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-Molecular Biology 2000. AbdElHussein AlFaisal, AlAhleya Press, Omman

- Introduction to Molecular Biology 2000. Khold AlKobeisy, Dar Safaa Press, Omman.

- Introductory Molecular Biology 1994. Ahmad Yousef AlMateney, Dar AlMaaref, Egypt

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Year

Archegoniate Course Title

Fourth



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2



- Name and study the major groups of Kingdom Plantae.

- Describe the features that distinguish non-vascular, seedless vascular plants and

gymnosperms from other plants.

- Trace the evolution of gymnosperm from seedless vascular plant, and that of flowering

plant from gymnosperm

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jectives

Topics include: The history of Archegoniates, The non-vascular plants (bryophytes),

Seedless Vascular plants, and Gymnosperms.

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External and internal structure of some species of Hepaticeae and Musci with special

references to the gametophytic and sporophytic generations of these plants - External and

internal structure of some species of gymnosperms- External and internal structure of some

species of vascular seedless plants, with special references to development of the steler

structure.

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- Identify the major groups of Kingdom Plantae.

- Distinguish non-vascular, seedless vascular plants and gymnosperms from other

plants.

- Illustrate the evolution of plant from thallophytic plant to gymnosperm.

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- -Megahed A. (1989): Bryophyta, King Saud University (Arabic).

- -Bosahby A. (1998): Practical Botany (Non-vascular plant). King Saud University

(Arabic).

- -Megahed A. (1996): Non vascular plants. King Saud University (Arabic).

- -Megahed A. (1983): Gymnosperms. King Saud University (Arabic).

- -El-Naghy M. (2005): Basis of general Botany. Al-Masriah (Arabic).

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52

Year

Plant Economic Course Title

Fourth



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

2 0 2

Seventh



- Mention and recognize the economical importance of plants

- To identify plants that contain natural chemical compounds

- Mention the medical importance of some plants in the Kingdom

Ob

jectives

Introduction to the history of wild plants and planted, the importance of plants in human

life, plants and their importance in the industry, products of plants of economic importance

and medical. Study of natural chemical compounds in medicinal and aromatic plants.

To study how chemical compounds are derived from natural plants as well as how to

preserve them from damage. T

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- Collect chemical extracts of different compounds

- State the benefits of medicinal and aromatic plants

- Differentiate between Alkaloid and Glycosides compounds

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Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz , Mid-term Exam and Homework

Assessm

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- Economic Botany. (2001). D. Mohammed Bahaa Hassan Tantawi, hard Jassim.

- Medicinal and aromatic plants. (1991). Wasim al-Hakim, publications Damascus.

- Medicinal plants in the south-west of Saudi Arabia. (1987). Hussein Ali Aboafatth.

- Plants and medicinal herbs (2000). Shahat, who doubles as Nasr Abu-Zeid, Cairo,

Casablanca Arabic for publication. _______

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54

Year

Principles of Immunity Course Title

Fourth



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

2 1 1



- Identify the major components of the immune system and describe their functions in health

and disease.

- Define the principal concepts of immune responses and conceptualize cellular interaction of

these immune responses.

- Apply aspects of immunology to understand the mechanisms of immune disorders and

discuss different perspectives.

- Discuss current research activities in the field and possible applications.

- Recall principle knowledge of immunology and its application in solving problems in local

community.

-Define some immunological techniques and their applications in research and disease

diagnosis.

Ob

jectives

The course provides basic knowledge and ability to give the student a broad understanding

of the immune system and its functions. The course is featured by gradual delivery of the

contents. It starts with the history of immunology, basic terminology and definition of

components of the immune systems. It proceeds then with the aspects of the innate immune

response to the pathogenic patterns, and the aspects of adaptive immune response to

antigens and cancer cells. Also, types of vaccines their corresponding immune responses are

covered. The course ends up with brief introduction to important immunological disorders

including hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency and autoimmunity.

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The course includes practical part that teaches student basic skills to perform experiments

under aseptic conditions. It shows them how to dissect the lymphatic system, extract and

purify the white blood cells by Ficoll for subsequent cell culture. In addition, it trains

students how to recruit macrophages and purify them by adherence property. A wide range

of antigen-antibody reactions and their applications are covered as well including ELISA,

immunodiffusion and flow cytometry.

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Outline the key components of the innate and adaptive immune responses

- Characterize the mechanisms of immune responses and their interactions

- Define the cellular and molecular mechanisms of autoimmunity, hypersensitivity and

allergy

- Recognize current research advancement to explain immune response to self- and non-self-

antigens

- Show independent thinking and demonstrate self-esteem

- Research for recent knowledge in the field of immune responses

- Perform basic research through employing knowledge in handling, drug administration

and sample collection

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research

Assessm

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40 % 5 % 30 % 15% 10%

The scientific material of the course is prepared by instructors mainly from the following

book:

- Mohammad Sarhan. 2007. Principles of Immunology. 1st Edition. Dar Almanahej,

Amman, Jordan. (Arabic textbook)

- Abbas, A. K., Lichtman, A. H., Pillai, S. 2014. Basic Immunology, 4th Edition. ISBN

- 9781455758999. (English textbook) .

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Year

Principles of Embryology Course Title

Fourth



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

2 1 1

Seventh BIO 222 & BIO 348 Pre-requisites


- Get general background in comparative embryology

- Study the developmental processes of fetus in different groups of vertebrates

- Study gamete formation, male and female reproductive systems, fertilization

- know the possible problems associated with fertiliazation and how to solve using modern

techniques

- To discuss some of the new trends in the field and relations with the ethics and values

- To deduce the type of cleavage knowing the type of egg .

Ob

jectives

Fundamental processes and concepts in embryonic development in vertebrates (Frog, Chick,

mammals), Gametogensis, Fertilization, Cleavage, Gastrulation, morphogenesis,

organogenesis, and fetal membranes and growth, analysis of some common developmental

defects.

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Studying the mitosis and meiosis (movies, models, slides) – sections in testes and ovaries and

oviduct of different animal classes (an example from each) – structure of male and female

genital system of human (pictures and models) – early and late stages of cleavage, blastula,

and gastrula in Amphioxus, Toad, and Chicken – embryogenesis and formation of some

systems – chicks at different embryonic developmental stages.

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- Recognize all terms and braches of embryology.

- Describe phylogenetic trend of specialization of gametes .

- Compare the embryogenesis of some vertebrate animals.

- Explain the multiple birth and formation of twins .

- Discuss the role of placenta in mammals .

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Verma P.S.,Agarwal V.K.,Tyagi B.S.. (1986). Chordate Embryology, 7th

Edition. S. Chand &

Company LTD .

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Year

Graduation Project Course Title

Fourth



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

2 2 -

Seventh BIO 347 – BIO 335 &

Department Approval Pre-requisites


Develop the skills and knowledge required for effective research

Know about the process of doing research through using suitable scientific methods

Be able to give seminar and answer general and specific research questions

Develop skills in writing a research project

Ob

jectives

T

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Con

tent

Dissection on scientific methods, formal of writing scientific paper, Selection of a subject

(topic) for research, practical experiment (in lab/field or both), data collection, data analysis

and then data interpretation and writing the paper, presentation and dissection

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Year Plant Physiology (2) Course Title

Fourth



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2

Eighth BIO 333 Pre-requisites

At the end of this course each student should be able to:

- Distinguish between the different methods used for elements detection.

- Explain the occurrence and availability of mineral elements.

- Define the functions of minerals with reference to their visual deficiency symptoms.

- Recognize the absorption and translocation of mineral salts in plant.

- Define the nature of plant growth regulators and their physiological roles in plant life

and flowering process.

- Illustrate how the growth regulators can be useful in plant growth and productivity.

Ob

jectives

Mineral nutrition in plant.

Essential macro elements and microelements &Non-Essential Elements.

Functions and deficiency symptoms of elements.

Functions and deficiency symptoms of elements.

Passive absorption: (Outer free space -Ion exchange- Dornan's equilibrium -Mass Flow).

Active absorption :)Carrier concept -Factors affecting salts absorption.

Plant growth and factors affecting growth and bioassay of hormones.

Growth regulators (Plant hormones)- Action mechanism of promoters Auxins, gibberellins

and cytokinins.

Mechanism of inhibitors (Ethylene and Abscisic acid).

Phytochrome and Photoperiodism-Vernalization.

The movement in plant: (Phototropism- Geotropism - Chemotropism- Thigmotropism).

Stress Physiology: (Drought stress -Salt stress -Heat stress).

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Preparation of solid and water cultures. Preparation of nutrient media.

Detection methods of mineral elements in plant.

Effect of salts on the growth of plant.

Determination of minerals elements in plant.

Functions of the essential mineral elements and their deficiency symptoms on plant growth

Effect of plant hormones on plant growth.

Estimation of some organic compounds in plant (mono-di and polysaccrides).

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- Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

- Recognize the role of mineral nutrients, their functions and deficiency symptoms in

plant growth and development.

- The role of growth regulators, which are responsible for different features of plant

growth.

- Discuss the functions and deficiency symptoms of mineral elements and their

translocation

- mechanisms in plant.

- Demonstrate the physiological roles of plant hormones.

- Illustrate data in figures and interpret them.

Perform the laboratory work and use the appropriate laboratory tools and

apparatuses.

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- Devlin, R M (2000): Plant Physiology (Arabic text). Trans. by Sharaqi, M.M., Al-Dar-

Al-Arabia for Pub. & Dist.

- Wassfi. E. (1995): Growth regulators and flowering. Acad. Lib. Cairo. Egypt (Arabic

text).

- Hamad, A.M. (2001): Plant Physiology. New offset for printing (Arabic text).

- Alweheaby, M and Baslah, M. (1421h): Practical Plant Physiology 2nd ed., King Saud

Univ. Press. (Arabic text).

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62

Year

Plant Cell & Tissue Culture Course Title

Fourth



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

2 1 1



- Understand the principles, practices and applications of plant cell and tissue culture

in science, agriculture and industry.

- Design, execute and analyze results of experiments in plant cell and tissue culture.

- Gain hands-on experience and training in representative plant tissue culture

techniques.

- Be exposed to issues and challenges encountered in the area of plant tissue culture.

Ob

jectives

Introduction to plant cell and tissue culture. History of plant tissue culture. Scope and

importance of plant tissue culture. Laboratory requirements for tissue culture. Sterilization

and aseptic techniques. Plant cell culture media (media components): Water, Agar and

Sugars. Plant cell culture media (media components): Mineral salts, pH and Osmotic

potential. Roles of hormones and plant growth regulators (Auxins, Cytokinins, Gibberellins,

Oligosaccharins and Absicic acid). The effect of hormone balance on explant growth and

morphogenesis. Culture types: Types of and preparation of media. Suspension culture and

solid culture and their characteristics. Callus formation and multiplication. Protoplasts

isolation and fusion. Anther culture. Embryo culture. Endosperm culture. Cell culture,

Ovule culture and Shoot tip culture. Role of plant cell culture and biotechnology in crop

improvement.

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Introduction to plant cell and tissue culture techniques. Identifying the different equipment

and designs needed for tissue culture lab. Identifying the different methods of sterilization.

Solution and expressing concentration of solutions: molar concentration, volume percentage,

weight percentage. Solution and expressing concentration of solutions: normal

concentration, part per million (ppm). Preparation of stock solutions. Preparing MS

medium to perform different cultures. Germination of seeds of monocot plant. Attempts to

induce callus from monocot germinated seeds from different explants. Design an experiment

for cell suspension culture using callus obtained from previous experiment. Germination of

seeds of dicot plants. Attempts to induce callus from dicot germinated seeds from different

explants. Design an experiment for cell suspension culture using callus obtained from

previous experiment.

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tent


- Explain the scientific expressions and principles of plant cell and tissue culture and

also the aseptic techniques of the lab and instruments.

- Differentiate between the different types of media and explants.

- Identify the roles of each type of vitamins and hormones in the determination of the

type of culture and propagation.

- Apply the plant tissue culture techniques in commercial aspects and its economic

importance.

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- Fikry G. Fahmy, (2003). Plant Tissue Culture. Scientific Book House for Publishing

and distribution, Egypt.

- Abd Elmoteleb Sayed and Mobasher S. Omar, (1990). Principles of Plant Tissue

Culture.

- Mohamed A. Saman, (1988), "Plant Tissue Culture Principles", Baghdad University

Press.

Referen

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ear

Comparative Anatomy Course Title

Fourth



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2



- Learn the structure of different organ systems in Vertebrates

- Compare the structure and function of body systems

- Understand the adaptation of body organ system and how they fit to specific ecological

conditions.

Ob

jectives

Detailed study of comparative anatomical structures of different classes of Vertebrates

including: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Circulatory, Excretory , and Nervous system.

An emphasis on the functional significance of structures and how suit to fit to different

ecological conditions.

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Study of Integumentary System :- the skin of ; Amphioxus, Cyclostomes , Elasmobranchii ,

Osteichthyes , Reptilia , Aves and Mammals – Study of skeletal System ; skull of Dogfish ,

Bolti , Frog , Turtles , Lizards , Pigeon , Rabbit and Rat – Study of : - pectoral girdile and

skeleton of pectoral fin , pelvic girdile and skeleton of pelvic fin of Elasmobranchii , pectoral

girdile and skeleton of pectoral fin , pelvic girdile and skeleton of pelvic fin of Osteichthyes ,

pectoral girdile , sternum , fore limb pelvic girdile , hind limb , vertebral column of

Amphibia , pectoral girdile , sternum , fore limb pelvic girdile , hind limb , vertebral column

of Reptilia , pectoral girdile , sternum , fore limb pelvic girdile , hind limb , vertebral

column , ribs of Aves , pectoral girdile , sternum , fore limb pelvic girdile , hind limb ,

vertebral column , ribs of Mammals .

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- Sketch the structure of different organ systems of different vertebrates animals .

- Compare between the structures and functions of body systems of animals starting with the

lower animals ending to higher ones .

- Explain the adaptation which occurred to the body organ system to suite the specific

environmental conditions for each group of animal .

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- Abd Alrahman M.F. (1992). Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates, Academic Bookshop ,

Cairo, Egypt .

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Year

Animal Physiology (2) Course Title

Fourth



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

3 1 2



- The functional organization of the mammalian nervous and endocrine systems, which

implicated in the coordination and integration of the physiological and behavioral

mechanisms that maintain homeostasis of the internal environment of the organism.

- The general concepts of resting potential, action potential and synaptic transmission of the

electrical impulse.

- The reflex arc.

- The sensory perception and receptors.

- The risks of drug and alcohol addiction on nervous system and life.

- The reproductive system and reproduction.

- The basis of how an efficient excretory system in mammals operates and the

interrelationship between kidney structure and function.

- A brief introduction to the terminology and general concepts of skeletal muscle

contraction and its neural control.

Ob

jectives

Resting and action potentials, synapses and neurotransmitters, the central nervous system

and peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous systems, reflex arc - sensory receptors,

vision, nearsighted and farsighted, hearing and balance, tasting and smelling - Chemical

messengers and cell communication, classification of hormones, mechanisms of hormones

action, hormones hypersecretion and hyposecretion, hypothalamus and pituitary gland,

thyroid and parathyroid glands, islets of Langerhans, adrenal glands, gonads, male and

female reproductive system, menstrual cycle, fertilization - structure of skeletal muscles,

sarcomere, mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction, excitation-contraction coupling,

muscle twitch, isotonic and isometric contractions, summation, tetanus and fatigue, neural

control of skeletal muscles contraction, monosynaptic and disynaptic reflex - Urinary

system, structure and functions of the kidney, micturition reflex, urine formation,

homeostasis, renal control of fluid and acid-base balance and blood pressure

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Handling, injecting (via different routes), anesthetizing, and collecting blood samples from

experimental animals (animal model: Rabbit) - Dissecting and exposing the urinary and

reproductive systems of experimental animals (animal model: Rat) - Dissecting sheep’s

brain, eye and kidney and comparing their basic structure with such organs in human model

- Studying models/figures showing vertebrates brain evolution (started from amphibian and

ended with human) - Neuron structure - Functions of sensory receptors in skin, eye, ear,

nose and taste buds; and urine formation - Identifying histological slides showing the fine

structure of central and peripheral nervous system, sensory organs, endocrine glands,

neuromuscular junction and kidney - Using different laboratory instruments efficiently,

performing some bioassays, analysing and interpreting figures and graphs and applying the

obtained data in diagnosing endocrine glands abnormalities and kidney dysfunction (such as

glucose tolerance test and kidney functions test) - Induction and distinguishing between

hyper- and hypo-glycaemic comas - Using the myograph to record the contraction of skeletal

muscles in response to different stimuli - Analysing the urine samples (physically, chemically

and microscopically) and predicting the abnormalities in organs functions.

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- Recall the general functions of nervous systems.

- Compare between the general structure and functions of the CNS and PNS and their

divisions.

- Sketch the general structure of a neuron.

- Differentiate between, sensory, motor and interneurons in terms of their location and

general function.

- Explain a simple reflex arc and its components, the general concept of a resting potential

- Identify the general concept of action potential

- Discuss the basic events that take place at a synapse

- Enumerate the types of receptors that found in human, their locations and general

function.

- Sketch the anatomy of the mammalian eye.

- Identify the basic process of sight.

- Explain the adjustment to near and far vision and other sensory perception such as

hearing, tasting and smelling.

- Predict the mechanism of action of hormones based on their chemical structure.

- Relate the hypothalamus and the pituitary.

- Apply the information gained from the functions of hormones to predict the symptoms of

some cases of abnormal hormone production.

- Explain the general structure of a contractile unit (sarcomere).

- Describe the general concept of the "Sliding Filament Theory" of muscle contraction and

its neural control.

- Differentiate between the neuromuscular junction and motor units.

- Apply the information gained from studying the skeletal muscle energy metabolism to

predict the cause of fatigue and how to avoid it.

- Discuss urine formation and the neural and hormonal control of renal functions.

- Identify the regulation of body fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance.

- Apply the information gained from studying the kidney and urine formation to predict

the effect of diabetes mellitus & arteriosclerosis on renal efficiency and urine composition.

- Sketch body organs and tissues.

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- Fox, S. I. (2002): Human Physiology. 7th

Edition (International Edition), McGrow-Hill

Companies, New York, USA.

- Guyton, A. C. and Hall, J. E. (2000). Textbook of Medical Physiology. 10th

Edition, W.B.

Saunders, Philadelphia, USA.

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Year

Animal Ecology & Behavior Course Title

Fourth



Level

Total Lab Lect

Credit Hours

2 - 2

Eighth BIO 213 and BIO 347 Pre-requisites


Recognize the basic concepts of population ecology of different habitats.

Define basic ecological terms, and fields.

Distinguish patterns, mechanisms and scales in ecology.

Realize how organisms interact with each other and their physical environment.

Describe the different patterns of behavior in animals.

Recognize the importance of behaviour in ecological adaptation and social interactions.

Explain the neural - endocrinal basis of behavior.

Define the different types of behavior and trace their evolutionary development in animals

(evolutionary/ ecological behavior).

Ob

jectives

An Introduction to Animal Ecology and basic definitions.- Ecological factors and the

distribution of living organisms- Population Ecology- Population growth- An introduction

including definition of behavior, importance of studying behavior, behavioral responses-

Branches of animal behavior- Ecology and adeptness of behavior- Examples on behavioral

adaptations to different ecosystems- Social behavior- Communication in social animals-

Sexual behaviour in animals and parental care- Learning and experience- Physiological,

neural and hormonal bases of animal behavior- Physiological, neural and hormonal bases of

animal behavior.

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Define the organisms limiting factors and tolerance levels.

Explain the influence of environmental factors on population growth and dynamics.

Recognize behavioural concepts.

Enumerate different patterns of animal behaviour with relevant examples.

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1- Alia Boran and Mohammed Hmdan (2003). Ecology. Dar Al-Shorouk for Printing

and Publishing. Jordan.

2- Animal Behavior (An evolutionary approach). John AlCock. 1998. 6th edition,

Sunderland, USA.

3- Behavioral Ecology (An evolutionary approach). Krebs and Davis. 2001. 4th edition,

Blackwell Science, USA.

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Year

Biodiversity Course Title

Fourth 0816-447 Course Code


Level

Total Practical Lecture Credit Hours

2 - 2

Eighth BIO 213 – BIO 335 Pre-requisites


- Define the meaning of biodiversity.

- Understand the importance of Biodiversity to human (in medical and economy) and to

environment

- Know about the effect of climatic change on biodiversity and the rate of biodiversity

degradation locally and worldwide .

- Determine the factors affecting Biodiversity on land and water

- Know about the conservational biology and the concept of the natural protected areas in

the Saudi Arabia and Arab World.

Ob

jectives

Topics will include: Plant and Microbial diversity, Distribution of higher plant and Animal

on the world. Animal diversity through geologic periods, protected areas in Saudi Arabia

and the Arab countries, Factors causing degradation of animal and plant diversity,

Assessment of the biodiversity importance in medicine and economics, Seeds and gene

banks, Ethics and maintaining biodiversity

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- Define biodiversity.

- Describe the importance of biodiversity in medical and economy.

- Discuss the effect of climatic change on biodiversity.

- Contrast the rate of biodiversity degradation locally and worldwide.

- List the factors affecting Biodiversity on the different habitats.

- Sketch the conservational biology and natural protected areas in the Saudi Arabia and

Arab World.

- Identify the importance of genetic and seeds banks.

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Examination

Practical

Examination Quiz and Mid-term Exam

Assessm

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