Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
Precision Equipment (Ph 413)
University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Physics
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
A-Basic Information
Academic year: 4th Course Title: Precision Equipment Code: Ph 413
Department/program: Special Botany
Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two
Practical: Two
B- Professional Information
The course aims to:
- Provide student with the structures and function of
medical and biological instruments.
- Recognize students with application of biophysical
instruments in a safe and ethical manner and pay
attention to risk assessment and safety regulations.
2- Course aim
3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
a1. Explain the basic scientific concepts of microscope and
spectrophotometer.
a.2 Explain principles of X Ray production, types and
interaction with matter.
a.3. Identify medical instruments.
a4. Demonstrate the medical applications of x-rays.
3.a- Knowledge
and
understandings:
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a5. Define laser production and absorption
a6. Demonstrate nuclear accelerators
a7. List the basic laboratory equipment and techniques,
including knowledge of safe working practices.
b1. Interpret relevant data to choose appropriate equipment for
solve biological & biophysical problems.
b2. Differentiate between the uses of advanced, specialized
laboratory equipment.
3.b- Intellectual
Skills:
c1. Solve biological & biophysical problems by Application
the physical principles.
c2. Apply advanced biological and biomedical techniques in
safe manner.
C3.Plan, design, process and report on the investigated data,
using appropriate techniques and considering scientific
guidance.
3.c- Professional
Skills:
d1. Think independently, set tasks and solve problems on
scientific basis.
d2. Work in group effectively; manage time, collaborate and
communicate with other positively Consider community linked
problems, ethics and traditions.
3.d- General Skills:
4- Course content:
(theoretical and then practical)
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
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Theoretical part content
No. of
Lecture(s)
Week(s)
No.
No. of
Hours Topic
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Microscopes :
Simple microscope,
Compound microscope,
Phase contrast microscope,
Oil immmesrsion microscope.
Elctron microscop (SEM-TEM)
Structure of human eye and its defects
2 2 4 Spectrophotometers structures , function and
various types
2 2 4
X Ray production, types and interaction with
matter
Medical instruments
2 2 4 Laser production and absorption
Medical instruments
1 1 2 Nuclear Accelerators
1 1 2 NMR and MRI
Practical part content
Practical Week(s)
No.
No. of
Hours Topic
2 How to measure wavelength and frequency by using
oscilloscope
2 Determine the diameter of fine hair by using laser light
2 Determine the length of lipid molecules
2 Refractive index of water and glass by using travelling
microscope
2 Measuring the relative viscosity of biological liquid
2 Measuring the diameter of sucrose molecules
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Lecture
Practical
Discussion.
5- Teaching and
learning methods:
6- Students assessment:
Written Exam
Oral Exam
Activities
Essay
6.A- Assessment
methods:
Assessment 1 Practical examination 14th Week Assessment 2 Final-term examination Week according to
faculty's exam schedule 6.B- Assessment
schedule
6.C- Assessments
weights
7- List of Books and references
7.A- Notes:
7.B- Essential
books:
Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging, 2nd Edition.
Douglas B. Murphy, Michael W. Davidson. ISBN: 978-0-471-69214-0.
552 pages. Medical applications of x ray (otha N. Linton)
Basics of MRI (joseph hornak)
7.C-
Recommended
books:
7.D- Scientific
periodicals,
websites ….etc
Semester Work 14% Oral exam 6%
Final Practical exam 30%
Final Exam 50%
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
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Program Special Botany
Course Specification
Matrix between course specification ILOs (Ph 413) and ILOs of botany
program
Knowledge &
understanding
Intellectual skills Professional
practical
skills
General &
transferable skills
ILOs
of
course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs of
course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs of
course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs of
course
ILOs of
Program
a1 to
a7
A1 b1 B7 c1 C3 d1 D3
b2 B1 c2 C7 d2 D4
c3 C9
Course coordinator: Prof. Gehan Kamal
Ass. Prof. Sahar Awad Head of Department:
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
Curriculum Map (Ph 413)
Topics
ILOS of Course Teaching
and
learning
methods
Assessmen
t tools Evidences
A b c D
Lecture
Practical
Discussion.
Written
Exam
Oral
Exam
Activities
Essay
Answer
paper
Oral
discussio
n
a
1
a
2
a
3
a
4
a
5
a
6 b1 b2
c
1
c
2
c
3
d
1
d
2 Microscopes
X
Spectrophotometers structures ,
function and various types
X
X Ray production, types and
interaction with matter
Medical instruments
x x x
Laser production and absorption
Medical instruments
x x x x
Nuclear Accelerators x x x
Practical sec. x x X x x x x
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
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Biostatistics (MA 427)
University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Math
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
Semester :1st
A-Basic Information
Academic year: 4th Course Title: Biostatistics Code: (B .S 427)
Department/program: Special Botany
Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two
Tutorial: Two
B-Professional Information:
1- Overall aims of course
1- Overall aims
of course
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
●Build a background and basic knowledge in the field of applied
statistics.
●Recognize ,understand, , and describe patterns and make abstractions
about them.
● Draw conclusions about the real world using statistical concepts
processes
● Apply techniques, tools, and formulas to understand an object's
attributes.
●Recognize and use various types of reasoning and methods of proof.
●Create and use representations to model and interpret statistical ideas.
2- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)
a- Knowledge
and
Understanding
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
a1- Formulate the relation between the studied topics of biostatics and
the environment. 15
a2- Explain the probability and statistical methods to make inference
about real world situations. 11
a3- Explain the general and mathematical concept of Hypothesis
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testing, to make inference about the population mean in the cases of
one and two samples. 1
a4- Describe the laws of statistical methods and analysis of variance
and how to use the suitable design to fit with problems understudy.
A11
a5- Define modeling and symbolic representations of problem
situations.
a6- Explain the Chi-square goodness of fit to test for homogeny
and Chi-square test for independency with applications. 1
a7 -Describe the theories and methods that applied for interpreting and
analyzing data related to discipline.11
b- Intellectual
Skills
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
b1- Apply the theoretical results to solve different problems
b2- Analyze the problem under study to a Mathematical and probabilistic
model with some constrains and understand how to solve it.
b3- Develop using Mathematics and computer to solve the statistical
problems and apply the results in different fields especially in biology.
c- Professional
and Practical
Skills
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
c1- Apply the subject basis in practical applications and solve different
problems.
c2- Use technology to enhance statistical thinking and understanding.
c3- Identify and criticize the different methods used in addressing
subject related issues.
d- General and
Transferable
Skills
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
d1- Support the ability of thinking in the field of biostatistics and design
of experiments
d2- Relate the theory with practical applications.
d3- Participate effectively in a multidisciplinary teamwork and be
flexible for adaptation, decision making and working under
contradictory.
d4- Postulate concepts and choose appropriate solutions to solve
problems on scientific basis.
d5- Utilize scientific facts and theories to analyze and interpret practical
data.
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
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Program Special Botany
Course Specification
3- Contents
Topics # of
hours
# of lectures Tutorial
/Practical
Hypothesis testing:1-test for the
mean of normal population (when
known or unknown.
2- comparison of the means of two
independent and paired samples
8 4 8
One-way classifications, analysis of
variance with applications. 4 2 4
Two-way classification; analysis of
variance with applications. 4 2 4
Latin square with applications. 4 2 4
Chi-Square goodness of fit test with
applications. 4 2 4
Chi-Square test in a sxr contingency
table and test of independence.
with applications
4 2 4
4. Teaching and learning methods
(4)1- Lectures
(4)2- discussion in sessions
(4)3-Tutorial Sections for solving exercises and applications.
5- Student assessment methods
(5)1- Mid-Term exam to assess the ability of understanding and thinking of course
material
(5)2- Oral exam to assess their confidence and understanding the scientific materials
(5)3- Discussions during the lectures to assess their ability of understanding
(5)4- Final comprehensive Exam to asses knowledge of course material
Assessment schedule
Assessment1 Mid-Term exam week 8
Assessment2 Oral exam week 10
Assessment3 Final Exam week 15
Assessment4 Discussions during the lectures every week
Weighting of assessments
● Mid-Term Exam. 14% (14/100)
● Oral Exam 6% (6/100)
● Final-Term Exam. 80% (80/100)
● Discussions ...
● Total 100% (100/100)
6- List of references
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(6)1- Course Note:
To be taken in class
(6)2- Essential Books(text books ) -----------------------
(6)3- Recommended Books:
● Statistical Methods' Snedecor and Cochran 7th edition.1982.
● Design and Analysis of experiments' Douglas C. Montgomery 1984.
2nd edition. (6)4- Web sites
● http://en.wikopedia.org/wiki/bio-Statistics& experimental design.
● http://math.fullerton.edu/mathews/n2003/ bio-Statistics UndergradMod
7-Facilities Required for teaching and learning:
● Suitable place suiting the number of students in lectures
● Suitable labs suiting the number of students in lectures
● Suitable number of computers , at most two students can use a computer
● classes including high quality of teaching materials and methods.
4- Teaching and learning methods:
ILOs Matrix of course content
Teaching
and
learning
methods
a-Knowledge and
understanding
b-
Intellectu
al skills
c-
Professio
nal and
Practical
Skills
d- General and
transferable
skills
a
1
a
2
a
3
a
4
a
5
a
6
a
7
b
1
b
2
b
3
c
1
c
2
C
3
d
1
d
2
d
3
d
4
d
5
Lectures ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
discussio
n in
sessions
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
tutorial ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
5- Student assessment methods :
ILOs Matrix of course content
a-Knowledge and
understanding
b-
Intellectu
al skills
c-
Professio
nal and
Practical
Skills
d- General and
transferable
skills
a
1
a
2
a
3
a
4
a
5
a
6
a
7
b
1
b
2
b
3
c
1
c
2
C
3
d
1
d
2
d
3
d
4
d
5
Mid-
Term
exam
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Oral
exam
● ● ● ● ●
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
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Discussio
ns during
the
lectures
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Final
comprehe
nsive
Exam
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Matrix between course specification ILOs (B .S 427) and ILOs of botany
program
Knowledge &
understanding
Intellectual skills Professional
practical
skills
General &
transferable skills
ILOs
of
course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs of
course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs of
course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs of
course
ILOs of
Program
a1 A15 b1 B3 c1 C3 d1 D3
a2 A11 b2 B3 c2 C5 d2 D4
a3 A1 b3 B 8 c3 C4 d3 D3
a4 A11 d4 D3
a5 A1
a6 A1
a7 A11
Course coordinator: Name: Samia M. El-Arishy
Head of Department of Name: Hoda Abd. Eldaym
Signature ………………………………… Date December 2014………………
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
Applied Microbiology (B 404)
University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Botany & Microbiology
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
Semester :1st
1-Course data
Academic year: 4th Year Course Title: Applied Microbiology Code: B 404
Program: special botany
Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Four
Practical: Four
The course aims to:
1. Provide the student with a detail study about the
importance of microorganisms in the soil, rocks,
degradation of the organic components in the soil.
2. Provide the students with a great idea of the nitrogen
fixers and sulfur oxidizers, and how these important
characters could be applied in our daily life.
2- Course aim
3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
a1. Explain main concepts of Bacteriology
a2. Numerate terminology, nomenclature and classification
system in microbiology.
a3. Illustrate interaction of bacteria with soil, air, water, milk
and food.
a4. Demonstrate decomposition of Carbohydrates
3.A- Knowledge
and
understandings:
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a5. Explain knowledge about action of bacteria on organic
nitrogenous compounds
a6.Provide students with knowledge about action of bacteria
on inorganic nitrogenous compounds and its relation to
nitrogen cycle
a7. Explain main concepts of symbiotic nitrogen fixation &
Non-Symbiotic nitrogen fixation
a8. Define Sulphur bacteria
b1. Interpret various subjects in Microbiology.
b2. Analyze published information in microbiology; and
formulate hypotheses with the minimum of assistance.
b3. Analyze experimental data, interpret their validity, apply
statistical analyses and suggest further investigations.
3. b-
Intellectual
Skills:
c1. Use laboratory equipment correctly in a safe and ethical
manner, paying attention to risk assessment and safety
regulations.
c2. Carry out aseptic techniques such as isolate, culture
c3. Identify a range of micro-organisms.
c4. Apply experimental procedures and laboratory protocols.
3.c- Professional
Skills:
d1. Use information and communication technology effectively.
d2. Think independently, set tasks and solve problems on
scientific basis.
d3. Work in groups effectively; manage time, collaborate and
communicate with others positively.
d4. Acquire self- and long life–learning.
3.D- General
Skills:
Theoretical part content
No. of
Lecture(s)
Week(s)
No.
No. of
Hours Topic
Two 1,2 4 Soil Bacteriology
Two 3,4 4 Decomposition of
Carbohydrates
Two 5,6 4
Action of bacteria on
organic nitrogenous
compounds
Two 7,8 4 Action of bacteria on
organic nitrogenous
4- Course content:
(theoretical and
then practical)
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compounds and its
relation to nitrogen cycle
Two 9,10 4 Symbiotic nitrogen
fixation
Two 11,12 4 Non-Symbiotic nitrogen
fixation Two 13,14 4 Sulphur bacteria
Practical part content
Practical Week(s)
No.
No. of
Hours Topic
1 4
Soil constituents,
microorganisms in soil,
Ecology of bacteria in soil
2 2 4
Bacteria adaptation to
environment, grouping of
bacteria according to their
existence in soil.
Importance of bacteria in soil.
2 3,4 8
Bacterial decomposition of
non-nitrogenous organic
compounds:
Decomposition of
Carbohydrates>
Hydrolysis of starch
Decomposition of cellulose
Decomposition of hemi-
cellulose
Decomposition of lignine
2 5 4
Action of bacteria on organic
nitrogenous compounds
Decomposition of protein
2 6 4
Action of bacteria on proteins
& amino acids results in
formation of various indols.
Action of bacteria on organic
nitrogenous compounds and
its relation to nitrogen cycle
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2 7,8 8
Symbiotic nitrogen fixation
Non-Symbiotic nitrogen
fixation
2 9 4 Sulphur bacteria
2 10 4 Microbiology of air
2 11 4 Microbiology of milk
2 12 4 Microbiology of food
2 13 4 Revision
Theoretical explanation
Practical experiments
Microscopic examination
Discussions
5- Teaching and
learning methods:
No one
6- Teaching and
learning methods
for limited
capability students:
7- Students assessment:
1. Theoretical examination to assess their understanding
each lecture
2. Oral examination to assess the level of student
understanding.
3. Practical exam to assess their ability to pure microbial
preparation under sterile conditions.
7.A- Assessment
methods:
Assessment 1 Practical examination 14th Week Assessment 2 Final-term examination Week according
to faculty's exam schedule 7.B- Assessment
schedule
7.C- Assessments
weights
8- List of Books and references
8.A- Notes:
Soil and air microbiology. Applied Microbiology books, Wite,
D. 2000. The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes.
Oxford University Press, New York, NY.
Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry A quanitative
approach. Oxford University Press, New York, NY.
8.B- Essential
books:
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Fossing H., et al. 1995. Concentration and transport of nitrate
by the mal-forming sulfur bacterium. Thioploca. Nature, Vol.
374:713-715
8.C-
Recommended
books:
8.D- Scientific
periodicals,
websites ….etc
- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 404) and ILOs of botany
program
ILOs of course ILOs of Program
a1, a4,a5,a6,a7,a8 A1
a2 A4
a3 A15
b1, b2, b3 B7,B4,B5
c1, c2 C1,
c3 C3
c4 C4
d1 D1
d2 D3
d3 D4
d4 D6
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
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Curriculum Map (B 404)
Topics
ILOS of Course Teaching
and
learning
methods
Assessme
nt tools Evidences
A B C D
Lecture
Practical
Discussion
.
Written
Exam
Oral
Exam
Activities
Essay
Answer
paper
Oral
discussion
a1 a2 a3 a4 a
5
a
6
a
7
a
8
b
1
b
2
b
3
c
1
c
2
c
3
c
4
d
1
d
2
d
3
d
4
Soil Bacteriology X X
Decomposition of Carbohydrates X
X
Action of bacteria on organic
nitrogenous compounds
X
X
Action of bacteria on inorganic
nitrogenous compounds and its
relation to nitrogen cycle
X
X
Symbiotic nitrogen fixation X X
Non-Symbiotic nitrogen fixation X X
Sulphur bacteria X X
Microbiology of air X
Microbiology of milk X
Microbiology of food X
Lab sec. X
X x x X x x x x x x x x x x x
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Ecology and Physiology of algae
(B 405)
University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Botany & Microbiology
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
Semester :1st
A- Basic information
B-
Code : B 405
Title : Ecology and Physiology
of algae
Academic year:
Forth Year Special
Botany
Credit hours: 4- hours Lecture: 2-hours per week
Practical: 2-hours
Program: Special
Botany
1- Aims of course The course aims:
- provide students with the basic information about the
environmental factors effects on succession of algal communities
and the general characteristics of each algal groups.
-provide students with the principles of algal physiology that play
an increasingly important role in the modern world (e.g. growth
media, cultivation, studying the role of factors on algal growth and
metabolism, nutrition, uptake of minerals and mineralization,
toxicity , pollution and how to overcome that problems .
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2- Intended learning outcomes of course (I LOs)
a- Knowledge and
understanding
By the end of the course, the student must be able to: a1. Explain main ecological and physiological concepts of algae.
a2. Demonstrate understanding of terminology, nomenclature and
classification system in algae.
a3. Demonstrate understanding of nature of essential nutrients in
algae cells. a4. Illustrate the basic information about respiration
a5. Demonstrate the basic information about
Photosynthesis
a6. Describe pigmentation
a7. Explain factors affecting cyanobacteria a8.Demonstrate environmental factors affecting algae in aquatic
habitat
b- Intellectual skills By the end of the course, the student must be able to: b1. Differentiate between algal group and any other
species which live in aquatic or terrestrial environments
from physiological and ecological points of view.
b2. Interpret scientific data relevant to the various subjects
of algae.
c- Professional and
practical skills
By the end of the course, the student must be able to: c1-Apply techniques and laboratory tools to cultivate
algae.
c2-Select a representative sample from different
environment considering its validity, accuracy and
reliability during collection.
d- General and
transferable skills
By the end of the course, the student must be able to: d1.U se information and communication technology
effectively for cultivate algae and determined treated algae
or in control media
d2- Work in a team effectively To know how to handle
spciment from different environment.
d3- Acquire self and life –long learning.
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Topic Practical
1-Introduction
2-Nutrients
3- Nutritional types
4-Primary Production and Factors effecting
primary productivity
Introduction
5- Photosynthesis
Pigments and Chemical structure (1).
Isolation of algae from different
habitat.
6- Pigments and Chemical structure (2). Physiological study on algal growth.
Effect of different pH.
7- Elements (1). Effect of different Temperature.
8- Elements (2). Effect of different light intensities.
9- Pathways of ion Entry into cells
11- Uptake of nutrients
12- Toxicity
13- Mechanisms of heavy metal tolerance
in algae
Effect of different osmotic pressure
14- Algal sensitivity
15- Accumulation of heavy metals
Environmental factors affecting toxicity
and/or accumulation
16- Effect of nutrient deficiencies
17- Extracellular products
Effect of different carbon sources
18- Respiration
Effect of different nitrogen sources
19- Ecology
a- Aquatic environments
b- Water blooms
Antagonism and synergy
20- Factors effecting cyanobacteria
blooming
21- Different types of harmful algal bloom.
22- - Different environment.
Some algal analysis
Chlorophylls
Carbohydrate
23- Algal Associations
24- Revision
Revision
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3- Contents
4- Teaching and learning
methods
lecture
Practicl
- Discussion
- Small research from the internet and the available
books on the library
5- Student assessment
methods
1- Taken the presence of the student to assess their
attendance
2- Algal culture experiments, taken the data and
analysis it to assess their to attending the course.
3- Oral and laboratory exam to assess the student
level
6- Assessment schedule
1- One oral question every week at the lecture
2- One writing exam at the laboratory every 4
weeks
7- Weighting assessments
1- Final term examination second semester ( 50
point out of 200 points 25% of the total marks)
2- Oral examination (6 points out of 200 points 3%
of the total marks)
3- Practical examination( 30 points out of 200
points 15% of the total marks)
4- Other types of assessment (14 points out of 200
points 7% of the total marks
5- Total 50% out of 100% of the total course
8- List of references
Course notes for lecture and practical
Any book related to the subject
9- Facilities required for
teaching and leering
Buying more books and periodical journals related
to the subject if possible
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Program Special Botany
Course Specification
8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 405) and ILOs of botany
program
Knowledge &
understanding
Intellectual skills Professional
practical
skills
General &
transferable skills
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a2 A4 b2 B7 c2 C8 d2 D4
a3 A1 d3 D6
a4 A1
a5 A1
a6 A3
a7 A6
a8 A6
Course Coordinator: Prof: Dr. Rawheya Abd Elatif salah El Din
Dr. Entesar Abd El Magaed Mohammed Ahmed
Head of department: Azza Khafagi
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
Curriculum Map 405
Topics
ILOS of Course Teaching
and
learning
methods
Assessme
nt tools Evidences
A B C D
Lecture
Practical
Discussion
.
Written
Exam
Oral
Exam
Activities
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paper
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discussion
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Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
Genetic engineering (B 406)
University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Botany & Microbiology
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
Semester :1st
1- Basic Information
Code: B 406 Course title: Genetic engineering
(botany)
Academic year: forth year
Speciality: Botany Taught hours:
Lecture 2 hr/wk
Practical 2hr/wk
2- Overall aims of course:
This course aims to provide
students to:
Know the definition of genetic
engineering
Recognize different methods and
steps for its application
Recognize its advantages and
disadvantages
Understand its different applications
of genetic engineering in industry,
agriculture ... etc.
Acquire knowledge on the structure
and function of genetic materials
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
3- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)
3.a.Knowledge and
understanding
By the end of the course the
student should be able to:
a1- Mention genetics and genetic
engineering terminology
a2- Learn basic information and methods
of its applications
a3- Explain how to isolate the desired
gene(s)
a4- Describe the procedure of creation of
genetically engineering modified
organisms of economical and medical
importance
a5- Acquire knowledge of some of the
advanced techniques
3.b. Intellectual skills
By the end of the course the
student should be able to:
b1- Design the techniques used in this
field
b2- Discuss how can different agriculture
problems be solved by genetic
engineering
b3- Design protocol for its application
3.c. Professional and practical
skills
By the end of the course the
student should be able to:
c1- Apply practical studies concerned with
general bases of this course by
photographic photos of instruments,
methods and tools used in genetic
engineering field
c2- Use knowledge of some protocols
applied in this field useful in the post-
graduate practical work
3.d. General and transferable
skills
By the end of the course the
student should be able to:
d1- Use theoretical studies for tools and
modern instruments used in genetic
engineering laboratories
d2- Use methods of dealing with possible
problems and finding solutions for them in
relation to gene transfer
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d3- Plan by the help of genetics and
genetic engineering protocol to improve
economic crops
4. Contents Theoretical Part:
Introduction
Restriction enzymes and cDNA
Cloning and cloning vectors
Agrobacterium and Ti plasmid
Transposable genetic elements
Application of genetic engineering-
Methods for isolation and insertion of
desired gene
Transgenic organisms
Advantage and disadvantage of genetic
engineering
Practical part:
Electrophoresis of DNA & RNA and
protein
Northern & southern techniques
Yeast artificial chromosomes
PCR techniques and DNA Extraction
Synthesis of oligonucleotide and
initiation of DNA synthesis
Transduction, transfection
Revision
5- teaching and learning
methods
Explanation face to face using board
Researches
Protocols
Idea and installation of scientific
instruments used in genetic engineering
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Program Special Botany
Course Specification
field by using powerpoint projectors to
illustrate steps and application of
genetic engineering
6- Methods for disabled
students
Repeating explanation
Personal meeting
7- Student assessment
7.1. Methods Attendance
Oral questions
Monthly tutorials
Periodical exams in practical and
theoretical contents of this course
7.2. Assessment schedule
Assessment1 week 3
Assessment2 week 6
Assessment3 week 9
Assessment4 week 10
7.3.Weighing of assessments
Final term examination 50%
Oral Examination 6%
Semester work activities 14%
Other types of assessment (final practical
exam) 30%
Final theoretical exam 50%
Total 100%
8- List of references
8.1. Course notes Genetics, molecular biology
8.2. text books Essential books (text books) Molecular
plant biology, Text book of Genetic
engineering
8.3. Additional References www.goog1e.com.eg and
www.sciencedirect.com
8.4.Periodical journals, etc. Egyptian Journal of Applied Sciences,
Journal of Applied Science Research
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
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Program Special Botany
Course Specification
9. Facilities required for teaching and learning
Computer and internet
Overhead projector
Powerpoint projector
Gel electrophoresis: not available
PCR: not available
DNA sequencer: not available
Protein chromatography: not available
TLC plates: not available
Southern blot equipment: not available
DNA extraction kit: not available
DNA miniprep, midiprep, maxiprep kits: not available
Common restriction enzymes: not available
Cloning vector: not available
Spectrophotometer: not available
Microcentrifuge: not available
Vortex: not available
Refrigerator
Freezer
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 406) and ILOs of botany
program
Knowledge &
understanding
Intellectual skills Professional
practical
skills
General &
transferable skills
ILOs
of
Course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs
of
Course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs
of
Course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs
of
Course
ILOs of
Program
a1 A4 b1 B9 c1 C4 d1 D7
a2 A1 b2 B3 c2 C2 d2 D7
a3 A13 b3 B9 d3 D10
a4 A13
a5 A5
Course coordinator:
Name: Prof. Dr. Zakia Ahmed Abo E1kheir
Signature:…………………………… Date:……………………………..
Head of department:
Name: Azza Khafagi
Signature:…………………………….Date:…………………………….
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
Curriculum map (B 406)
Topics ILOs teaching Assessment Evidence
Theoretical part content Topics A b c d Copies of written
exams, hours of
teaching,
attendance
scheme, students
activities as
projects, videos
and written
researches;
Answer sheets,
course contents
Introduction X Lectures Oral
discussion
Restriction enzymes and cDNA X Lectures Oral
discussion
Cloning and cloning vectors X x Lectures Oral
discussion,
written exams
Agrobacterium and Ti plasmid X Lectures Oral
discussion
Transposable genetic elements X Lectures Oral
discussion
Application of genetic
engineering-
x X x Lectures Project
Methods for isolation and
insertion of desired gene
x X Lectures Project
Transgenic organisms X X Lectures Project
Advantage and disadvantage of
genetic engineering
X x X Lectures Oral
discussion
Practical part:
Electrophoresis of DNA & RNA
and protein
X X Lab Oral
discussion
Northern & southern techniques x X Lab Oral
discussion
Yeast artificial chromosomes X Lab Oral
discussion
PCR techniques and DNA
Extraction
x x Lab Oral
discussion
Synthesis of oligonucleotide
and initiation of DNA synthesis
x Lab Oral
discussion
Transduction, transfection X Lab Oral
discussion
Revision x Lab Oral
discussion
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
Microbial Physiology (B 407)
University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Botany & Microbiology
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
Semester :1st
1-Course data
Academic year: 4th Course Title: Microbial Physiology Code: B407
Level: 4th Year Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two
Practical: Two
The aim is to connect and engage students to study the physiology of
different microorganisms, their nutritional, isolation, preservation, growth as well as
metabolic activities.
2- Course aim
3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
a1. Explain main concepts of biological life forms complexity, diversity,
molecular, cytological, morphological, physiological, genetical from
unicellular to complex organism in the community and their relation
to the environment.
a2. Discuss essential facts, major concepts and fundamental principles in
Microbiology emphasizing Fungi, Bacteriology, Archea, and
Virology. a3. Illustrate interaction of microbes with soil, water and air.
a4. Discuss the essential facts, major concepts, principles, and theories in
basic sciences (chemistry, physics, geology, zoology, botany,
microbiology, mathematics, statistics, humanities, and computer
science).
3.A- Knowledge
and
understandings:
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b1. Demonstrate independent logical thinking.
b2. Identify and solve problems, both individually and co-operatively. 3.B- Intellectual
Skills: c1. Use laboratory equipment correctly in a safe and ethical manner,
paying attention to risk assessment and safety regulations.
c2. Carry out aseptic techniques such as isolate, culture, enumerate and
identify a range of micro-organisms.
c3. Record and analyze experimental data, interpret their validity, apply
statistical analyses and suggest further investigations.
c4. Take effective notes and record experimental procedures and
laboratory protocols.
c5. Choose appropriate methods for the presentation of results.
3.C- Professional
Skills:
d1. Meet deadlines and priorities workloads to achieve targets.
d2. Actively participate in groups but be capable of independent work.
d3. Overcome problems.
d4. Maintain good records of laboratory work and of results.
d5. Develop lifelong learning skills that are flexible and adaptable.
3.D- General
Skills:
Theoretical part content No. of
Lecture(s
)
Week(s)
No.
No. of
Hour
s
Topic
One 1 2 1- Introduction
One 2 2 2- Study different nutritional media for the
growth of microorganisms
3,4 4 3- Study different methods of isolation
aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms
One 5 2 4- preservation of microorganisms.
Two 6,7 4 5- Study the growth of microorganisms and
different methods of determining growth./
Two 8,9 4 6- Study the nutritional as well as
environmental factors influencing the
growth of microorganisms.
Two 10,11 4 7- Controlling the Growth of
Microorganisms
Two 12,13 4 8- Nutrition of Microorganisms
a- Carbon Nutrition
One 14 2 b- Nitrogen Nutrition
4- Course content:
(theoretical and
then practical)
Practical part content
Practical Week(s)
No.
No. of
Hours Topic
One 1 2 1- Divided the students into groups and give
them instructions of work
One 2 2 2- Effect of light & dark on growth of a
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microorganisms
One 3 2 3- Effect of static & shaken condition on
growth of a microorganism
One 4 2 4- Effect of different inoculum size condition
on growth of a microorganism
One 5 2 5- Effect of temperature condition on growth
of a microorganism
One 6 2 6- Effect of pH condition on growth of a
microorganism
One 7 2 7- Effect of C-source condition on growth of
a microorganism
One 8 2 8- Effect of N-source condition on growth of
a microorganism
One 9 2 9- Effect of C/N ratio condition on growth of
a microorganism
One 10 2 10- Effect of different minerals concentrations
on growth of a microorganism
One 11 2
11- A
ntagonism and association between
microorganisms
One 12 2 12- Revision
White Board and try to use data show in some lectures, if possible.
Motivate my students to use the internet to gathered some recent
informations related to our course.
Encourage my students to participate in group discussion in some
recent scientific information related to our course.
5- Teaching and learning
methods:
No one
6- Teaching and
learning methods
for limited
capability students:
7- Students assessment:
periodical exams in both lab and course.
Oral exam to evaluate the performance of my students.
Distribute some individual or group assignments.
Practical exam
Mid-term exam
Final exam
7.A- Assessment
methods:
Assessment 1 Practical examination 14th Week Assessment 2 Final-term examination Week according to
faculty's exam schedule
7.B- Assessment
schedule
Semester Work 4% Oral exam 6%
Mid Term Exam 10% Final Practical exam 30%
Final Exam 50%
7.C- Assessments
weights
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8- List of Books and references
Notes in the course are provided to the students 8.A- Notes:
8.B- Essential
books:
Bilgrami, K.S. and Verma R.N. ( ): Physiologi of Fungi.
Cappuccino, J.G. and Sherman, Natalie (2001): Microbiology, A Laboratory Manual.
Pub. Benjamin Cummings. U.S.A.
Collins, C.H.; Lyne, Patricia M. and Grange, j.M. (1995): Microbiological
Methods.Pub. Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd. Great Britain.
Colome, J.S.; Cano, R.J.; Kubinski, A.M. and Grady, D.V. (1986): Laboratory
Exercises in Microbiology. Pub. West Publishing Company. U.S.A.
Moat, A.G. (1979): Microbial Physiology. Pub. John Wiley & Sons. U.S.A.
Moat, A.G., Foster, J.W. and Spector, M.P. (2002): Microbial Physiology. Pub. John
Wiley & Sons. U.S.A.
Schlegel, H.G. (1995): General Microbiology. Pub. Cambridge, Great Britain.
Smith, J.E. (1996): Biotechnology. Pub. Cambridge, Great Britain.
8.C-Recommended
books:
Motivate my student to search in the web-sites to gather recent information. 8.D- Scientific
periodicals,
websites ….etc
Facilities required for teaching and learning:
8-Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 407) and ILOs of botany
program
Knowledge &
understanding
Intellectual skills Professional
practical
skills
General &
transferable skills
ILOs
of
Course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs
of
Course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs
of
Course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs
of
Course
ILOs of
Program
a1 A1 b1 c1 C1 d1 D2
a2 A1 b2 B3 c2 C2 d2 D3
a3 A3 c3 C4 d3 D3
a4 A4 c4 C4 d4 D7
c5 C6 d5 D6
Course coordinator: Head of Department:
Prof. Dr. Dr. Eglal Abd Allah Prof. Azza Khafagi
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
Curriculum Map (B 407)
Topics
ILOS of Course Teaching
and
learning
methods
Assessme
nt tools Evidences
A B C D
Lecture
Practical
Discussion
.
Written
Exam
Oral
Exam
Activities
Essay
Answer
paper
Oral
discussion
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5
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Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
1-Course data
Academic year: Special
Botany forth year Course Title: Plant Biotechnology Code: B 408
Department/program: Botany and Microbiology
Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two
Practical: Two
1-Know what is plant biotechnology.
2-The difference between old and new plant biotechnology
uses in our life.
3- Application of plant biotechnology.
2- Course aim
3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
By the end of the program the students must be able to:
1. a1. Explain main concepts of biotechnology.
2. a2. Illustrate the effective application of biotechnology
a3. Illustrate the relation between plant biotechnology and
food
a4. Formulate the relation between plant biotechnology and
environment
a5. Formulate the relation between plant biotechnology and
industry
a6. Explain the relation between plant biotechnology and
agriculture
3. a7. Recognize application of plant tissue and organ cultures.
3.a- Knowledge
and
understandings:
By the end of the program the students must be able to:
b1. Differentiate between old and new biotechnology
b2 . Assess the relationship between plants, soils and microbes.
b3. Analyze complex problems using computer programs (Bio-
information).
3.b- Intellectual
Skills:
By the end of program student must be able to:
c1. Use laboratory and field-based methods to generate data.
c2. Analyze experimental results and determine their strength
and validity.
3.c- Professional
Skills:
Plant Biotechnology (B 408)
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By the end of program student must be able to:
d1. Work in groups of lessons during the practical.
d2. Gain the skills to use modern techniques in the computer.
d3. Self-learning through writing a research report on one of
the problems of modern science.
d4. Self-learning and growth through the search for sources of
information and ongoing training.
3.D- General
Skills:
Theoretical part content
Topics Lecture
Introduction to plant
biotechnology
2
Application of plant
biotechnology
2
plant biotechnology and food 2
plant biotechnology and
environment
2
plant biotechnology and
industry
2
plant biotechnology and
agriculture
2
Application of plant tissue and
organ cultures
2
In vitro culture techniques 2
Revisions 2
Final test 2
4- Course content:
(theoretical and
then practical)
Practical part content
Practical Week(s)
No.
No. of
Hours Topic
2
1-Physical and
chemical methods of
sterilization.
2 2-Media preparation.
2 3-Isolation and staining
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of bacteria .
2
4-Bacterial growth
kinetics.
2 5-Cell viability assay.
2 6-Isolation of DNA.
2
7- DNA detection by
gel-electrophoresis.
8- DNA estimation.
2 9- Isolation of milk
protein
2 10- Protein estimation.
2
11-Assay of acid
phosphatase.
2
12-N-terminal amino
acid of a protein.
2
13-Ion exchange
chromatography.
1- Lectures (using data show methods) , white board and oral
explanation.
2- Practical methods in laboratories using experiments
observation and comments.
5- Teaching and
learning methods:
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
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7- Students assessment:
Oral examinations:
1-To assess knowledge and understanding
2-Intellectual skills
Writing examinations
1-To assess knowledge and background understanding
Practical examinations
1-To assess professional and Practical skills.
Talking in the presence of students
1-To assess general and transferable skills.
7.A- Assessment
methods:
Assessment 1 Practical examination 14th Week Assessment 2 Final-term examination Week according to
faculty's exam schedule 7.B- Assessment
schedule
7.C- Assessments
weights
8- List of Books and references
Available
8.A- Notes:
Dubey ,R.C. (2010 ):A Textbook of Biotechnology
Multicolor Illustrated Edition, Reprint
8.B- Essential
books:
Handbook of Plant Biotechnology
Copyright © 1999-2014 by John Wiley and Sons, Inc. All Rights
Reserved Online ISBN: 9780470869147 DOI: 10.1002/0470869143
S. H. Mantell(1983) Plant Biotechnology
Cambridge University Press, - 334
Rita Singh (2004 ) Plant Biotechnology global Vision Publishing
House, - 300
, S. K. Ghosh, S. Ghosh and Rita Singh (2004 ) Industrial Biotechnology
global Vision Publishing House, - 300
8.C-
Recommended
books:
Semester Work 4% Oral exam 6%
Mid Term Exam 10% Final Practical exam 30%
Final Exam 50%
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Course Specification
www.google.com 8.D- Scientific
periodicals,
websites ….etc
Facilities required for teaching and learning:
Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 408)and ILOs of botany
program
ILOs of course ILOs of Program
a1 A1
a2 A12
a3 A2
a4,a5 A15
a6, a7 A12
b1 B1
b2 B4
b3 B3
c1 C1
c2 C6
d1 D4
d2 D1
d3 , d4 D6
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Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
Curriculum Map (B 408)
Topics
ILOS of Course Teaching
and
learning
methods
Assessmen
t tools Evidences
A B C D
Lecture
Practical
Discussion.
Written
Exam
Oral
Exam
Activities
Essay
Answer
paper
Oral
discussio
n
a1 a2 a3 a4 a
5
a
6
a
7
a
8
b
1
b
2 c1 c2
d
1
d
2 d3
Introduction to plant
biotechnology
X X
Application of plant
biotechnology
X
plant biotechnology and food X
plant biotechnology and
environment
X
plant biotechnology and
industry
X
plant biotechnology and
agriculture
X
Application of plant tissue and
organ cultures
X
LAB. X X X X X X X
Course Coordinator: Dr:Zeinab Ahmed EL-Swaify
Head of Department :Prof :Azza Khafaga .
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Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
Recycling and biodiversity (B 409)
University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Botany & Microbiology
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
A- Basic information
B- Code :
(B 409)
Course title : Recycling and
biodiversity
thAcademic year :4
Lecture : 2 Practical: 2 Tutorial Total: 4
B-professional Information
1- Overall aims of course
The course aims to
1. Provide students with the basic concepts of
ecology, recycling and diversity.
2. provide students with the structure dynamics
and analysis of vegetation.
3. Recognize competition and other species
interactions.
4. Know the importance of the environmental
education and enhancing the conservation
ecology and natural resources .
2- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)
2a. Knowledge and
understanding
By the end of the course the students must be able to:
a1. Identify wastes types, recycling processes and
waste water disposal.
a2. Illustrate how to save the nature resources by
controlling and conserving the use of drink water.
a3.explain the principles and limitations of
recycling processes of a range of advanced
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techniques a4. Explain main concepts of ecology
a5. Define complexity and diversity of life processes
through the study of organisms, their cellular and
physiological processes and their relationships
between them and their environment.
a6. Demonstrate nature of essential nutrients in
plants.
2.b. Intellectual Skills By the end of the course the students must be able to:
b1. Link information across recycling and
biodiversity course components.
b2. Summarize the causes of biodiversity bosses, to
define the biodiversity.
b3. Differentiate between the types of biodiversity.
b4. Conclude the cause of desertification and
deforestation for biodiversity conservation.
2.c. Professional and
practical skills.
c1. Separate the different wastes, soild , plastic and
medical wastes to facilitate its recycling
c2. Plan and conduct a research about recycling
processes.
c3. Use appropriate basic laboratory experiments
safely and efficiently.
c4. Solve environment problems by set realistic
targets and a plan work to management of
environmental and natural resources.
2.d.Generaland transferable
skills
d1. Utilizing the new technology including internet
websites
d2. Work effectively as a part of a team to conserve
the biological diversity and to participate in social
agroforestry .
3- contents
Topic No. Lecture Toutorial
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Hours /practical
Introduction overall view of the course . Recycling of
resources and waste, including definition of recycling
4 2 2
Types of wastes and solid wastes . Classification of wastes. 4 2 2
Composts and composting including the process of
composting and composting operation
4 2 2
Recycling process example : fiber recycling and paper
recycling
4 2 2
Plastic recycling and glass recycling. The four R's to saving
natural resources
4 2 2
Drinking water treatment, sewage disposal including
municipal sewage disposal plants . Benefits of recycling .
4 2 2
Definition of biodiversity, types and benefits of
biodiversity
4 2 2
Major biomes of the world , world vegetation types 4 2 2
Causes of biodiversity losses, threats and
measurement of biodiversity .
4 2 2
Conservation of biodiversity including In-situ and Ex-
situ conservation and Red Data Book of IUCN.
4 2 2
Wildife resources and wildlife management 4 2 2
Desertification and causes of desertification,
deforestation and causes of deforestation
4 2 2
Conservation ecology including range management, and
forest management
4 2 2
Agroforestry , selection of trees for agroforestry and soil
conservation
4 2 2
4.Teaching and learning methods Lecture
Discussion sessions .
Laboratory experiments .
Research assignments .
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5-students assessment.
5.1.Methods
5.1.1. Laboratory
experiments
attendance
To assess student
knowledge
5.1.2. laboratory
exercises and reports
To assess understanding
5.1.3 Midterm exam,
and oral exam.
To assess intellectual
skills
5.1.4 Research project To assess practical skills .
5.2.Assessment Assessment 1:
oral examination
Week
Assessment 2:
written examination
Week
Assessment 3:
practical examination
Week
5.3.Weighting of
assessments
Semester work % 7%
Oral Examination % 6%
Practical
Examination%
30%
Final examination% 50%
Other type of
assessments %
7%
(midterm
examination)
Total % 100%
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6- list of references
6.1. Course Note (if
available)
Prepared by course coordinator
6-2. Recommended
Text Book
Shakiia, R.S. and P.S Chandell(2007 )
A text book of plant ecology .
New Delhi - 110055
Ambasht, R.S. and. N.K. Ambasht (2002)
plant ecology. New Delhi-110002 (India)
Pepper, 1.1; C.p. Grab and M.L. (1996 )
Pollution science.
Academic press limited, London, Nwi7D:-:.
6.3. Additional
References
6.4. Periodical
Journals, websites,
etc
www. Google.com
7- Facilities required for teaching and learing
Field trips to some protected areas and some recycling factories.
Laboratory instruments for measurement of climatic
factors such as temperature, relative humidity, evaporation and
wind velocity .
Laboratory glasses such as flaskes, pipettes, funnels and
purretes .
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Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 409) and ILOs of botany
program
ILOs of course ILOs of Program
a1, a2, a3, a4 A1
a5 A12
a6 A15
b1 B7
b2 ,b4 B2
b3 B1
c1 C4
c2 C9
c3 C1
c4 C3
d1 D1
d2 D4
Course coordinator :Dr. Samya Mohamed Zayied Sohsah
Head of Department of Botany and Microbiology
: Prof. Dr. Azza Ahmed
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Curriculum Map (B 409)
Topics
ILOS of Course Teaching
and
learning
methods
Assessmen
t tools Evidences
A B c D
Lecture
Practical
Discussion.
Written
Exam
Oral
Exam
Activities
Essay
Answer
paper
Oral
discussio
n
a1 a2 a3 a4 a
5
a
6
b
1
b
2
b
3
b
4
c
1
c
2
c
3
c
4
d
1
d
2
Introduction overall view of the course .
Recycling of resources and waste,
including definition of recycling
X X X
Types of wastes and solid wastes .
Classification of wastes.
X X
Composts and composting including the
process of composting and composting
operation
X X
Recycling process example : fiber
recycling and paper recycling
X X
Plastic recycling and glass recycling. The
four R's to saving natural resources
X X
Drinking water treatment, sewage
disposal including municipal sewage
disposal plants . Benefits of recycling .
X X
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Definition of biodiversity, types and
benefits of biodiversity
X X X
Major biomes of the world , world
vegetation types
X X X
Causes of biodiversity losses,
threats and measurement of
biodiversity .
X X X X
Conservation of biodiversity including
In-situ and Ex-situ conservation and
Red Data Book of IUCN.
X X X
Wildife resources and wildlife
management
X X X
Desertification and causes of
desertification, deforestation and
causes of deforestation
X X X
Conservation ecology including range
management, and forest management
X X X
Agroforestry , selection of trees for
agroforestry and soil conservation
X X X
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Biochemistry (BCh. 466)
University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Chemistry
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
Semester : 2nd
A- Basic information
Code:
(BCh. 466)
Course Title:
Biochemistry
th4 Academic year:
Specialty:
Biochemistry
Taught hours: Lecture 4 hr/wk Practical 4 hr/wk
B- Professional Information
1.1. To provide comprehensive
information about the metabolic pathways
of different biomolecules.
1.2. To illustrate the significance of
biomolecules in energy production, their
conversion to important derivatives as well
as their medical and clinical importances.
1.3. To identify major body fluids
composition and their clinical impact.
1.4. To enable the student to interpret
medical laboratory reports.
1- Overall aims of course
2- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)
By the end of the course, students a. Knowledge and
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should be able to: a1. Define the metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and
nucleotides.
a2. Explain the related metabolic disorders and their clinical prints on biochemical
and molecular basis. a3. Define hormones, their biochemical, clinical and laboratory importance and deficiency manifestations of
each.
Understanding
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
b1. Construct several related and integrated information to confirm metabolic disorders. b2. Link biochemical facts and concepts to interpret metabolic pathway relation ship
b. Intellectual Skills
By the end of the course, students
should be able to:
c1. Report on investigated data.
c2. Assess risk in laboratory work
taking into consideration the specific
hazards associated with the use of
chemical materials as well as the safe
and proper operation of the laboratory
techniques.
c3. Assess by observation and
measurements the chemical
properties or changes, including
systematic recording and technical
reporting.
c. Professional and
Practical Skills
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
d1. Work effectively in a group in lab. d2. Respect the role of staff and co-staff members regardless of degree or
d. General and Transferable
Skills
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occupation.
3. Contents Tutorial/Practical Lecture No. Hours Topic
4hrs/week 4hrs/week 8hrs/week 1. Metabolism of carbohydrates:
digestion and absorption, pathways of
glucose oxidation, tricarboxylic acid
cycle: steps, regulation, and
importance, glycogen metabolism,
glucon-eogenesis and disorders of
carbohydrate metabolism and their
clinical importance.
2. Metabolism of lipids: digestion and
absorption, metabolism of
triacylglycerol, fatty acid metabolism,
metabolism of: eicosanoids,
cholesterol, ketone bodies,
classification and disorders of plasma
lipoproteins.
3. Metabolism of proteins: digestion
and absorption, general aspect of
protein metabolism, metabolism of
ammonia, metabolism of individual
amino acids.
4. Metabolism of purines and
pyrimidines: Digestion and absorption
of nucleic acids, biosynthesis and
catabolism.
5. Biochemistry of hormones: their
mechanism of action, disorders and
their clinical importance.
6. Biochemistry of the body fluids:
their composition and clinical
importance.
4. Teaching and learning methods
4.1. Lectures
4.2. Practical classes (small group teaching and practice of laboratory skills)
4.3. Biochemical laboratory report comments.
4.4. Small research project in certain topic to each group in lab. from the internet
and available books in the library.
4.5. Discussion.
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5- Student assessment
-To assess:
Knowledge and
Understanding
- Intellectual Skills
5.1.1. Written exam
5.1. Methods
-To assess:
Knowledge and
Understanding
- Intellectual Skills
5.1.2. Oral exam
To assess:
Professional and
Practical Skills
5.1.3. Practical exam
To assess: General
and Transferable
Skills
5.1.4. Attendance of
students.
Week: every other
week
At the end of the term
Assessment 1: Quizzes
Final written exam
5.2. Assessment schedule
Week: weekly
At the end of the term
Assessment 2: Oral exam
Final oral exam
Week: At the end of
the term
Assessment 3: Final
practical exam
14 % Semester Work %
5.3. Weighting of assessments
6 % Oral Examination %
30 % Practical Examination %
50 % Final Examination%
Other Type of
assessments%
100 % Total %
6- List of references
Course Notes 6.1. Course Note (if available)
Harper’s Biochemistry (Murray, R. K. et al.,
2003)
Biochemistry. An introduction (Mc Kee, T.
and Mc Kee, J., )
6.2. Text Book
6.3. Additional References
6.4. Periodical journals,….. etc.
7- Facilities required for teaching and learning:
-Providing class rooms with multimedia system.
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-Arranging for some visits for modern instruments used in biochemistry like spectrophotometers and
ELIZA- readers.
-Availability of computers for students to communicate with internet and providing them with
electronic library.
- Laboratory facilities (chemicals, kits and instruments) to perform the required experiments.
8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (BCh. 466) and ILOs of botany
program
Knowledge &
understanding
Intellectual skills Professional
practical
skills
General &
transferable skills
ILOs
of
course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs of
course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs of
course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs of
course
ILOs of
Program
a1 A1 b1 B5 c1 C1 d1 D4
a2 A1 b2 B2 c2 C2 d2 D2
a3 A1 c3 C1
Course coordinator:
Signature ………………………………… Date ………………………………
Head of Department:
Signature ………………………………… Date ………………………………
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Curriculum map (BCh. 466) Teaching
and
learning
methods
Assessment
tools
Evidences
Course ILOs Topic
D C B a
Lecture
Practical
Discussion
Written
Exam
Oral Exam
Activities
Essay
Answer
paper
Oral
discussion
b1,b2 a1,a2 1. Metabolism
of
carbohydrates
a1,a2 Metabolism of
lipids a1,a2 Metabolism of
proteins a1,a2 Metabolism of
purines and
pyrimidines a3 Biochemistry
of hormones a1,a2 Biochemistry
of body fluids
(urine, blood,
saliva) d1,d2 c1-3 Practical lab
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Analytical chemistry (Ch. 437)
University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Chemistry
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
Semester : 2nd
A-Basic Information
Academic year: 4th Course Title: Analytical Chemistry Code: Ch 437
Department/program: Special Botany
Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two
Practical: Two
The course aims to
1. Provide students with foundations of instrumental
Analysis -including the fundamental principles of
some spectral and electrical methods of analysis-
instrumentation- preparation samples - measurements
– calculation - how to obtain reproducible results -
disadvantages of each method.
2. Provide students with the fundamentals of Principles
of qualitative and quantitative analysis including
identification of radicals, Volumetric (Precipitation,
reactions oxidation-reduction, Neutralization,
Complexometry,Reactions)and Gravimetric methods.
1- Overall aims of course
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2- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)
By the end of the program the students should be able to: 1-. Explain the important chemical concepts, principles, techniques and
theories in analytical chemistry. 2-. Describe the theories on which practical experiments and
measurements in chemistry are based and method applied for
interpreting and analyzing data.
3-. Determine the appropriate methodology for sampling and analyzing a
chemical compound or a mixture of compounds and perform
necessary processes to achieve these goals.
4-. Define the qualitative and quantitative methods of analyses.
a. Knowledge and
Understanding
By the end of the program the students should be able to: 1-. Analyze chemical data to identify and confirm the chemical structures
as well as determine chemical composition. 2
2-. Employ computational software’s and data processing skills in
handling of chemical information and analysis of chemical data. 9
3- Assess the efficiency of chemical systems by applying mathematical
expressions. 10
b. Intellectual Skills
By the end of the program the students should be able to: 1-. Report on the investigated data, using appropriate techniques
and considering scientific guidance.
2- Identify different organic and inorganic compounds.
Investigate different organic and inorganic compounds.
3- Assess risk in laboratory work taking into consideration the
specific hazards associated with the use of chemical materials
as well as the safe and proper operation of the laboratory
techniques.
4- Operate different laboratory instruments used in analytical work
5- Monitor by observation and measurements the chemical
properties or changes, including systematic recording and
technical reporting.
c. Professional and
Practical Skills
By the end of the program the students should be able to: 1-. Use information and communication technology effectively for
reviewing certain scientific topic and preparing scientific
presentation.
2-. Think independently, set tasks and solve problems on scientific
basis, relating to qualitative and quantitative information.
d. General and
Transferable
Skills
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3-. Work in a team effectively and communicate with others
positively.
4-. Manage time and organize skills, as evidenced by the ability to
plan and implement efficient and effective modes of working
5-. Identify roles and responsibilities, and their performing manner.
6-. Acquire self- and long life–learning.
7-. Exhibit the sense of beauty and neatness.
3. Contents
No. Hours
24hr
Lecture
2hr/week
Tutorial
2hr/week
Practical
3hr/week
Instrumental: Introduction Definition of analytical chemistry, solution
concentrations, sampling ,Data handling: Rounding off Significant
figures - Accuracy and precision Weighting process: Kinds of Errors,
Ways of expressing accuracy Exercises2- Spectrophotometery:
electromagnetic waves electromagnetic spectrum - - color and
absorption of radiation – absorption mechanism- absorption by
molecules - measuring the absorbed radiation Instrumentation
spectrophometer -sources of uv-vis light monochromator -
Photoelectric cell Determination of the absorption curve,
-Determination of molar absorpitivity -maxDetermination of λ
Quantitative analysis, Beer`s law – Determination of solution
concentration - departure from Beer`s law - Analyses of two
component system- Exercise - Purity Test Spectrophotometery -
Qualitative Analysis sensitivity -Flame spectrometry, Theoretical
principles - Processes occurring inside the Flame - Instrumentation -
Sources of error -conditions necessary to obtain accurate results -
Quantitative analysis, Calibration curve method ,Standard addition
method Emission Spectroscopy Theory and principles -Spectrograph-
Spectrogram Qualitative and Quantitative analysis, Atomic absorption
spectrometry, principles - Instrumentation- Types of hollow cathode
lambs - Graphite furnace -Sources of errors – interference comparison
between Atomic absorption spectrometry and Photometry Conduct-
metric Analysis, Introduction. Definitions - Equipment -laws –
determination of cell constant – equivalent conductance examples-
equivalent conductance at infinite dilution –strong electrolyte - weak
electrolyte -Kohlrausch`s law –Determination of the of degree of
dissociation of weak electrolyte - Ostwald`s dilution law Analytical
Applications HCl – NaOH – titration NaOH – HCl titration, Weak
acid against strong base, Micro determination of organic carbon and
hydrogen Combustion tube – Theoretical principles and calculation
examplesوmixture of acids against NOH nonaqueous titration Sources
of errors
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Analytical chemistry1- Principles of qualitative analysis classification
of cation into groups. Principles of quantitative analysis, Volumetric,
methods ,Gravimetric methods.
Neutralization Reactions. Acid-base indicators. Neutralization of
strong acid - strong base Neutralization of strong acid - weak base
Neutralization of weak acid - strong base, Neutralization of weak acid
- weak base ,Neutralization of weak poly basic
Oxidation - Reduction Reactions Titration curves, Titration with
oxidizing agents., oxidation reduction indicator Precipitation reactions,
Titration curves, Complexmetry types of ligands, EDTA titration,
Types of EDTA titration Metallochromic, indicators
4. Teaching and learning methods
4.1. Lectures
4.2. Practical classes (small group teaching and practice of laboratory skills).
5- Student assessment
To assess: Knowledge
and Understanding
- Intellectual Skills
5.1.1. Written exam
5.1. Methods
-To assess:
Knowledge and
Understanding
- Intellectual Skills
5.1.2. Oral exam
To assess:
Professional and
Practical Skills
5.1.3. Practical exam
To assess: General
and Transferable
Skills
5.1.4. Taken the presence
of students.
At the end of the term Final written exam 5.2. Assessment schedule
At the end of the term Final oral exam
Week: At the end of
the term
Assessment 3: Final
practical exam
10 % Semester Work %
5.3. Weighting of assessments
6 % Oral Examination %
24 % Practical Examination %
60 % Final Examination%
100 % Total %
6- List of references : Part I Note prepared from sources such as,
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John A. -edition / University 0f Washington 2 rdGray D. Christian (1994) Analytical Chemistry 3-1
Dean, Analytical Chemistry Hand book, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 3-Samuel Glaston And
D. leiws Elements of physical
4--Chemistryوhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectrophotomete
http://teaching.shu.ac.uk/hwb/chemistry/tutorials/molspec/beers1.htm
http://www.searo.who.int/EN/Section10/Sehttp://employees.oneonta.edu/kotzjc/LAB/Spec_Form.pdf,
ction17/Section53/Section481_1765.htm
7- Facilities required for teaching and learning:
enough places to give students exercises--Training in E Learning- Provision of services and
possibilities-Providing class rooms with multimedia system.- Laboratory facilities (chemicals,
sufficient instruments, tools) to perform the required experiments.-Course description model must
contain the titles of the experimental part in corresponding to the theoretical titles to achieve the
desired interest.
8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (Ch. 437) and ILOs of botany program
Knowledge &
understanding
Intellectual skills Professional
practical
skills
General &
transferable skills
ILOs
of
course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs of
course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs of
course
ILOs of
Program
ILOs of
course
ILOs of
Program
a1 A1 b1 B5 c1 C2 d1 D1
a2 A11 b2 B2 c2 C9 d2 D2
a3 A11 c3 C10 d3 D3
a4 A11 d4 D4
d5 D5
d6 D6
d7 D7
Course coordinator:
Name: Ass. Proff. Dr Mogeda Hossien Badr
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Plant Metabolism (B 401)
University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Botany & Microbiology
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
Semester : 2nd
1- Course data
Academic year: Fourth
Special Botany Course Title: Plant Metabolism Code: B. 401
Department/program:
Special Botany
Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Four/week
Practical: Four/week
The course aims to
Provide students with basic information about:
- The photosynthsis in higher plants.
- The nature and behaviour of the different enzymes in plant
cell. - Metabolism of carbohydrates
- Metabolism of nitrogen
- Metabolism of lipids and release of energy.
2- Course aim
3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On completing this course, students must be able to:
a1- Define the different groups of enzymes as well as reactions
involved in the various aspects of metabolism; respiration and
photosynthesis.
a2- Discus and demonstrate the nature and behaviour of the
different enzymes in plant cell.
a- Knowledge and
understandings
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a3. Explain the carbohydrates metabolism
a4. Explain the nitrogen metabolism.
a5. Explain the fats metabolism.
a6. Illustrate the photosynthsis in higher plants
on completing this course, students will be able to:
b1-Analyze the different components of plant cell.
b2- Postulate and deduce mechanisms to handle scientific
problems.
b3- Deduce mechanisms to increase the efficiency of plant to
tolerate the extreme conditions.
b- Intellectual
Skills
on completing this course, students will be able to:
c1- Conduct standard laboratory procedures involved in
analytical work.
c2- Solve problems using different methods and trials.
c- Professional
Skills
on completing this course, students will be able to: d1- Use the statistical analysis and the different computer
programmes in recording, analyzing and explaining the
provided data.
d2- Think independently, set tasks and solve problems on
scientific basis.
d3- Work in groups effectively, manage time collaborate and
communicate with others positively.
d4- Acquire self and long life learning.
d- General Skills
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Enzymes
1. Short introduction
2. Nature of enzymes
3. Nomenclature and specificity of enzymes
4. Classification of enzymes
5. Enzyme inhibitors
6. Prosthetic groups
7. Activators, cofactors and coenzymes.
8. Distribution of enzymes in plant cells.
9. Factors affecting enzyme activity.
Photosynthesis
A. Division of photosynthesis into primary and secondary
B. Primary process of photosynthesis
1. Electron transport chains
2. Redox System in the primary process of photosynthesis
3. Pigment system I and II of photosynthesis
4. Primary process of photosynthesis
5. Quantum yield of photosynthesis
C. Secondary process of photosynthesis
1. The CO2 acceptor
2. The connection with the primary processes
3. The Calvin cycle
4. The C4 dicarboxylic acid pathway
D. The chloroplast: Site of photosynthesis
Carbohydrate metabolism
A. Monosaccharides
1. Phosphorylation (Kinases)
2. Intramolecular migration of phosphate (Mutases)
3. Sugar nucleotides (UDPG)
4. Inversion of an OH group (Epimerases)
5. Control of the equilibrium between aldoses and ketoses
(Isomerases)
6. Oxidative degradation of 1 C atom (hexose-pentose
transition)
7. The pentose phosphate cycle
B. Oligosaccharides and polysaccharides
1. Glycosides
2. Oligosaccharides
3. Polysaccharides
Biological oxidation
A. Glycolysis
4- Course content
(theoretical and
then practical)
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B. Oxidative Decarboxylation of pyruvate, formation of active
acetate
C. Citric acid cycle
D. The respiration chain
E. Mitochondria as power plants
Nitrogen metabolism
1. Short introduction
2. Nitrogen nutrition.
3. Nitrate and ammonia nitrogen.
4. Organic nitrogen.
5. Molecular nitrogen.
6. Symbiotic and asymbiotic nitrogen fixation.
7. Nitrogen converter in the soil.
8. Amino acids and amides.
9. Protein structure.
10. Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).
11. Protein synthesis.
12. Protein degradation.
Fat metabolism
1. Biosynthesis of the fatty acids.
2. Biosynthesis of neutral fats.
3. Degradation of the fats.
4. The glycoxylate cycle.
- Lectures using data show, white board and overhead
projector.
- Discussion.
- Problem based learning.
- Oral presentation.
- Photos.
- Laboratory tools.
- Quizzes every week in practical.
5- Teaching and
learning methods
The same as normal students, only skeletal disabilities are
allowed in the Faculty of Science.
6- Teaching and
learning methods
for limited
capability students
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7- Students assessment:
Written Exam
Oral Exam
Activities
Essay
a- Assessment
methods:
1. Assessment 1 from the second week to the end of the term.
2. Assessment 2 at the 10th week.
3. Assessment 3 at the 6th week; 8th week and midterm.
b- Assessment
schedule
1. Midterm examination 10%.
2. Term examination 6%.
3. Other types of assessment 4%.
4. Term examination final 50%.
5. Practical examinational 30%.
6. Total 100%.
c- Assessments
weights
8- List of Books and references
Course notes for lectures and practical. a- Notes
b- Essential books
Introduction to Plant Physiology, Dieter Hess, 1978.
Introduction to Plant Physiology, Devlin.
c- Recommended
books
Physiologia Plantarum
American Journal of Botany d- Scientific
periodicals,
websites ….etc
Facilities required for teaching and learning: By drawing
By photos
By projectors and data show
Books and periodical journals related to the subjects if possible
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8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 401) and ILOs of botany
program
ILOs of course ILOs of Program
a1, a2,a3,a4,a5,a6 A1
b1 B2
b2,b3 B9
c1 C9
c2 C7
d1 d1
d2 d2
d3 d3
d4 d6
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Fawzia Abo Srea Ahmed Ebad
Dr. Sawsan Abd El-Rahman
Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Azza Khafaga
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Curriculum Map (B 401)
Topics
ILOS of Course
Teaching
and learning
methods
Assessment
tools
Evidence
s
A b C d
Lecture
Practical
Discussion.
Written
Exam
Oral Exam
Activities
Essay
Answer
paper
Oral
discussio
n
a
1
a
2
a
3
a
4
a
5
a
6
b
1
b
2
b
3
c
1
c
2
d
1
d
2
d
3
d
4
Enzymes x x
Photosynthesis x x x
Carbohydrate metabolism x x x
Biological oxidation x x x
Nitrogen metabolism
x x X
Fat metabolism
x x X
Practical sec. x x x X X x x x x x X x x x x
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Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
Flora &Plant Community (B 402)
University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Botany & Microbiology
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
Semester : 2nd
1- Course data
Academic year:
2014/2015 Course Title: Flora &Plant Community Code: B 402
Department/program
: Special Botany
Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two/week
Practical: Two/week
- the course aims to:
1. Understand the composition, structure, dynamics, and
diversity of plant communities.
2. Know vascular plant ecology, field study methods,
identification.
3. Visit local habitats to learn local flora and prepare
specimens for the College Herbarium.
4. Describe the ecological characteristics of the diverse
array of plant communities.
5. Learn how topography and substrate affects plant
community development and specific site conditions
2- Course aim
3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
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After taking this course, students will be able to :
a1. Identify habitat types of local plant communities,
a2. Describe the physical conditions and processes that influence
plants in the community,
a3.Define and Name dominant plant species,
a4. Describe the ecological functions of plant species in these
communities.
a5. Explain changes in the local flora.
a6. List human factors that threaten native plant species and the
methods used to conserve species.
a- Knowledge and
understandings
By the end of the course the students must be able to:
b1- Interpret community composition and structure qualitatively
through "reading the landscape" and quantitatively through plant
community sampling and inventory techniques. b2- Analyze scientific data relevant to the various subjects of botany.
b3- Interpret quantitative data in graphs, figures, tables and other sources
of information.
b- Intellectual
Skills
By the end of the course the students must be able to:
c1- Identify local flora, evolution, ecology, and conservation of the
plants by using field guides and technical keys.
c2- Select a representative sample considering its validity,
accuracy and reliability during collection. c3- Prepare herbarium and class study specimens according to
standard procedures.
c- Professional
Skills
By the end of the course the students must be able to:
d1- Think independently. Solve problems on scientific basis.
d2- Communicate effectively with others demonstrating team work skills
showing leadership as well as decision making capabilities.
d3- Recognize and respect the views and opinions of others considering
community linked ethics and traditions.
d4- Deal with property rights legally and ethically.
d5- Exhibit the sense of beauty and neatness.
d- General Skills
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Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
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- Introduction to the vegetation science, vegetation
classification on a global scale, and the major plant
formations of the world.
- Basic principles of the ecology of plant communities .
- Community dynamics and the concepts of community
structure, function, evolution ; and climaxes.
- Ecological properties of a species and principles of species
distribution.
- Principles of floras distribution and evolution.
- Global floral kingdoms/ realms and the position of Egypt.
- Vegetation types of Egypt , and phytogeographical regions
of Egypt.
- Diversity of Community-types in Egypt, with special
reference to their floras and habitat-types.
- Floristic composition ,and community analysis and
classification.
4- Course content
(theoretical and
then practical)
- Lectures using data show, white board and overhead
projector.
- Discussion.
- Problem based learning.
- Oral presentation.
- Photos.
- Laboratory tools.
- Quizzes every week in practical.
5- Teaching and
learning methods
The same as normal students, only skeletal disabilities are
allowed in the Faculty of Science.
6- Teaching and
learning methods
for limited
capability students
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Program Special Botany
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7- Students assessment:
Written Exam
Oral Exam
Activities
Essay
a- Assessment
methods:
1. Assessment 1 from the second week to the end of the term.
2. Assessment 2 at the 10th week.
3. Assessment 3 at the 6th week; 8th week and midterm.
b- Assessment
schedule
1. Activities 14%.
2. Term examination 6%.
3. Term examination final 50%.
4. Practical examinational 30%.
5. Total 100%.
c- Assessments
weights
8- List of Books and references
Course notes for lectures and practical.
a- Notes
b- Essential books
Riely J.and S.Page (1990): Ecology of plant communities. A
phytosociological account of the British vegetation. Longman
group UK Limited.
Henderson, P.A. (2003): Practical methods in ecology. United
Press. New York
Tivy, J. (1982): Biogeography. A study of plants in the
ecosphere. Longman. London and New York
c- Recommended
books
Website at http://www.mhhe.com/ecology d- Scientific
periodicals,
websites ….etc
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Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
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Facilities required for teaching and learning: By drawing
By photos
By projectors and data show
Books and periodical journals related to the subjects if possible
8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 402) and ILOs of
botany program
ILOs of course ILOs of Program
a1 A17
a2,a4,a5 A12
a3 A4
a6 A16
b1 B3
b2 B2
b3 B7
c1 C10
c2 C8
c3 C6
d1 D7
d2 D2
d3 D5
d4 D8
d5 D9
Course Coordinator: Dr. Eglal M. Galaledin (Associate Prof.of Plant Ecology).
Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Azza Khafaga
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Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
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Curriculum Map ( B 402)
Topics
ILOS of Course
Teaching
and learning
methods
Assessment tools Evidences
A B C D
Lecture
Practical
Discussion.
Written Exam
Oral Exam
Activities
Essay
Answer
paper
Oral
discussion
a
1
a
2
a
3
a
4
a
5
a
6
b
1
b
2
b
3
c
1
c
2
c
3
d
1
d
2
d
3
d
4
d
5
- Introduction to the vegetation
science x x
x
x
- Basic principles of the ecology
of plant communities .
- Community dynamics and the
concepts of community
structure, function, evolution;
and climaxes.
x x X
x
x
- Ecological properties of a
species and principles of
species distribution.
x X
x
x
- Principles of floras distribution
and evolution. X x
x
x
- Diversity of Community-types
in Egypt X X x
x
x
Floristic composition ,and
community analysis and
classification. x X x
x
x
Practical sec. x x x x X x x x x x x x x X X x x
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Plant chemotaxonomy (B 403)
University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Botany & Microbiology
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
Semester : 2nd
1-Course data
Academic year: Special Botany
Forth year
Course Title: Plant chemotaxonomy Code: B 403
Department/program
: Special Botany
Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two
Practical: Two
The students must be
1-Know what is plant chemotaxonomy.
2- Know the relation between plant chemotaxonomy and environment.
3- know the application of plant chemotaxonomy.
4- Provide students with the modern subjects in chemotaxonomy and interpret
quantitative data to solve taxonomical problems.
2- Course aim
3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
By the end of the program the students will be able to:
a1- Explain main concepts of chemotaxonomy and related branches as
basic sciences including botany.
a.2- Demonstrate principles and procedures of taxonomic keys including
terminology nomenclature and classification system.
a3- Clarify the complexity and diversity of life processes through study
3.a- Knowledge
and
understandings:
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chemical constituents of plants (Alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids….).
and their molecular, cellular processes, their genetic .
a4- Describe the role of plants in ecosystem and biosphere according their
chemical constituents .
By the end of the program student will be able to :
b1- Differentiate between different phyla of plant kingdom according
their chemical constituents.
b2- Analyze experimental results and determine their strength and
validity.
b3- Assess the relationship between plants, soils and chemical
constituents.
3.b- Intellectual
Skills:
By the end of program student will be able to:
c1- Apply statistical and systematic skills.
c2- Select a representative sample considering its validity,
accuracy and reliability during collection.
c3. Use different instruments and techniques in the field plant
chemotaxonomy and related courses.
3.c- Professional
Skills:
By the end of program student will be able to:
d1- Work in groups effectively; manage time, collaborate and
communicate with others positively. d2- Gain the skills to use modern techniques in the computer.
d3- Self-learning through writing a research report on one of the
problems of modern science.
d4- Self-learning and growth through the search for sources of
information and ongoing training.
3.d- General Skills:
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Theoretical part content
Topics lecture
Chemical Information 2
Value of Chemotaxonomy 2
Example from secondary
metabolites
2
Example from semantides 2
Chromasomal Information 2
Alkaloids and other plant toxins 2
Cyanogns 2
Non –protein amino acids 2
Iridoids 2
Sesquiterpene lactones 2
Diterpenoids 2
Triterpenoids and steroids 2
Fatty acids and lipids 2
Alkanes and related hydrocarbons 2
Polyacetylenes 2
Sugars and sugar derivatives 2
Conclusion 2
Revisions 2
Test 2
4- Course content:
(theoretical and
then practical)
Practical part content Topics Practical
1- General preliminary plant
chemical examination.
2
2- Test for fixed and volatile oils
2
3- Steam distillation 2
Prepare the -4
plant extract using soxhlet
2
5-Test for carbohydrates
/glycosides
2
6Test for tannins 2
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7-Test for flavonoids 2
8-Test for alkaloids
2
-9- T est for unsaturated sterols /terpenoids
2
10- Test for cardiac
glycosides
2
11-Test for cyanogenic glycosides 2
12- Gravimetric
determination of caffeine in
tea
2
13- Examination of
tannins in tea
2
14-
The influence of PH up on
anthocyanins and
betacyanins colors
2
Separation-15
and identification of plant
sugars using paper
chromatography -
2
16-Separation and
identification of plant
sugars using thin layer
chromatography
2
1- Lectures (using power point methods) , white board and oral
explanation.
2- Practical methods in laboratories using experiments observation and
comments.
5- Teaching and
learning methods:
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Not applicable
6- Teaching and
learning methods
for limited
capability students:
7- Students assessment:
Oral examinations:
1-To assess knowledge and understanding
2-Intellectual skills
Writing examinations
1-To assess knowledge and background understanding
Practical examinations
1-To assess professional and Practical skills.
Talking in the presence of students
1-To assess general and transferable skills.
7.A- Assessment
methods:
Assessment 1 Practical examination 14th Week
Assessment 2 Final-term examination Week according to
faculty's exam schedule 7.B- Assessment
schedule
7.C- Assessments
weights
8- List of Books and references
Available
8.A- Notes:
Jeffrey B. Harborne, Billie Lee Turner (2010):Plant
chemosystematics . pages 562
0123246407, 9780123246400, Academic Press, 2010
8.B- Essential
books:
Daniel J. Crawford and David E. Giannasi
BioScience (1982) Plant Chemosystematics
Vol. 32, No. 2 (Feb.,), pp. 114-118+123-124
Published by: Oxford University Press
8.C-
Recommended
books:
Semester Work 4% Oral exam 6%
Mid Term Exam 10% Final Practical exam 30%
Final Exam 50%
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: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1308564
www.google.com. 8.D- Scientific
periodicals,
websites ….etc
Facilities required for teaching and learning:
8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 403) and ILOs of botany
program
ILOs of course ILOs of Program
a1,a2 A1
a3 A12
a4 A15
b1 B1
b2 B2
b3 B4
c1 C5
c2 C8
c3 C7
d1 D4
d2 D1
d3, d4 D6
Course Coordinator: Prof: Mohamed Mohamed Youssef
Head of Department :Prof :Azza Khafaga .
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program Special Botany
Course Specification
Curriculum Map (B 403)
Topics
ILOS of Course
Teaching
and learning
methods
Assessment
tools Evidences
A B C D
Lecture
Practical
Discussion.
Written
Exam
Oral Exam
Activities
Essay
Answer
paper
Oral
discussion
a1 a2 a3 a4 b
1
b
2
b
3
c
1
c
2
c
3
d
1
d
2
d
3 d4 d5
Chemical Information X X X x x X
Value of Chemotaxonomy X X X x x X
Secondary metabolites X X X x x X
Example from semantides X X X x x X
Chromasomal Information x X x x X
Alkaloids and other plant toxins x X x x X
Cyanogns x X x x X
Non –protein amino acids x X x x X X
Iridoids x X x x X
Sesquiterpene lactones x X x x X
Diterpenoids x X x x X
Triterpenoids and steroids x X x x X
Fatty acids and lipids x X x x X
Alkanes and related hydrocarbons x X x x X
Polyacetylenes x X x x X
Sugars and sugar derivatives x X x x X
Lab sec. X X x X x x x x x x x x x X
Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science
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Essay (B 410)
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Botany & Microbiology
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
Semester : 2nd
1-Course data
Academic year: Special
Botany forth year Course Title: Essay Code: B 410
Department/program: Botany and Microbiology
Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two/week
This research essay course aims to
1. Understand the concept of the research essay.
2. Develop the knowledge of student in the research point.
3. Solve a topic or problem that needs to be researched
2- Course aim
3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
By the end of the course the students should be able to: a1- Explain theories, facts, concepts and techniques.
a2- Explain theory and principles of in the subject of study (botany,
biology of flora and fauna and ecology and ecosystem management and
Plant physiology and plant soil interactions).
a3. Mention principles, methods and techniques of plant propagation and
plant collection management including plant fertility, soils, planting and
plant-removal techniques.
a4. Identify methods and techniques for recognizing and controlling
threats, such as insects, diseases and invasive non-native plants, to the
horticultural assets and health of local ecosystems, including integrated
pest management programs.
a5. Describe project management methods, tools and techniques.
3.A- Knowledge
and
understandings:
b1. Analyze scientific data relevant to the various subjects of study.
b2. Interpret quantitative data in graphs, figures, tables and other sources of
information.
3.B- Intellectual
Skills:
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By the end of the course the students should be able to: c1. Solve botany and environment problems using a range of formats and
approaches.
c2. Identify the different methods used in addressing subject related issues in
chemistry.
c3. Apply mechanisms and procedures to handle scientific problems related
to recent advances in botany.
3.C- Professional
Skills:
d1. Think independently, and solve problems on scientific basis. d2. Address the community linked problems.
d3. Deal with property rights legally and ethically.
d4. Exhibit the sense of beauty and neatness.
3.D- General
Skills:
3- Contents
5-1. Discussions
5-2. Integrated learning activities
5-3. Inquiry
5-4. field work and field trip
5- Teaching and learning
methods:
7- Students assessment:
Activities & field work
Final discussion 7.A- Assessment methods:
Assessment 1 Weekly
Assessment 2 Week 15 7.B- Assessment schedule
Activities and field work 50%
Final discussion 50%
Total 100% 7.C- Assessments weights
TOPIC No. of hours/week
Selected topics in botany Lecture Tutorial/Practical
Collect data related to selected topic
Make background
28 ---
Develop ideas
Abstract
Aims
Introduction
Generate essay
Conclusion
References
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8- List of Books and references
8.A- Notes:
8.B- Essential books:
8.C- Recommended books:
www.google.com
www. sciencedirect.com 8.D- Scientific periodicals, websites
Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 410) and ILOs of botany program
ILOs of course ILOs of Program
A B C D
a1 A1 b1 B2 c1 C3 d1 D3
a2 A1 b2 B7 c2 C4 d2 D5
a3 A11 c3 C9 d3 d3
a4 A11 d4 D8
a5 A13
Course Coordinator: Stuff members of botany department
Head of Department :Prof :Azza Khafagi .
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Computer (C 400)
University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany and Microbiology
Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany
Program type : Single
Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology
Department offering the Course : Botany & Microbiology
Academic: Year/Level : 4th
Semester : 2nd 1- Basic information
Code: C 400 Course Title: Computer
(Introduction to programming)
Academic year: Fourth Special Botany
Total: 4 hours/week Tutorial: 0 Practical: 2
hour/week
Lecture: 2 hours /week
2- Professional Information
For students undertaking this course, the aims are to:
- provide the students with the programming concepts in a light of learning Bython programming
language.
- provide the students with introduction to programming, how to think in designing a program,
writing a program.
- provide the students with programming language fundamentals (basic data types –program
structure –statements– expressions–I/O operations –Control statements – algorithms).
1- Overall aims of course
3- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)
On completing this course, students will be able to
a1. Explain main concepts of mathematics and computer sciences.
a2. Illustrate essential facts, major concepts and fundamental principles in mathematics and
computer sciences.
a3. Explain programming concepts for various branches of mathematics.
a. Knowledge and Understanding
On completing this course, students will be able to:
B6 - Utilize appropriate processes in applied mathematical and computer
science studies.
b. Intellectual Skills
On completing this course, students will be able to:
c1. Apply essential concepts, principles, and practices of mathematics and
computer sciences, showing judgment in the selection and application of
c. Professional and Practical Skills
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tools and techniques.
c2 - Design programs of varying levels of complexity using a number of
different programming languages
On completing this course, students will be able to: d1 - interpret the information, discuss and communicate ideas effectively both
orally and in writing using a range of formats.
d2 - actively participate in groups but be capable of independent work.
d3 - develop lifelong learning skills that are flexible and adaptable.
d4 -evaluate own performance and working standards and those of others.
d. General and Transferable Skills
4. Contents
1. Introduction to Software development life cycle and the definition of it. Explaining of Stages of a typical Software
development life.
2. Introducing Software development life cycle Models: Waterfall Model, Iterative Model, Spiral Model and V-Model.
3. Principles of Programming: Introduction, Problem Solving, Algorithm, Examples of Algorithm, Types of Algorithm,
Properties of Algorithm.
4. Flow Chart: Flow Chart Symbols, General Rules for flowcharting, Some Flowchart Examples, Advantages of Using
Flowchart, Limitations of Using Flowchart
5. Learning Programming with Python : Writing a Python Program
6. A Longer Python program: Values and Variables, Variables and Assignment, Identifiers , Floating-point Types, Control
Codes within Strings, Arithmetic binary operators, User Input, The eval Function, Comments, Syntax Errors,Arithmetic Examples , More Arithmetic Operators
7. Conditional Execution : Boolean Expressions , Simple if statement , if/else Statement , Nested Conditionals, Multi-way
Decision Statements , If statement examples
8. Iteration: While statement , While examples ,For statement , for statement examples
1- Lectures.
2- Discussion sessions.
3- Lab sessions.
5- Teaching and learning methods
6- Student assessment
1- Oral Exam to assess a1- a2, b6, d1- d3- d6-d7
2- Final Exam to assess a1- a2-a6, b6, c1- c4
3- Mid-Term Exam to assess a1- a2-a6, b6, c1- c4
a- Methods
1- Oral Exam week 16
2- Final Exam week 16
3- Mid-Term Exam week 7
b-Assessment schedule
- Mid-Term Examination 14
- Final-Term Examination 50
- Oral Examination 6
- Practical Examination 30
Total 100%
c-Weighting of assessments
7- List of references
a-Course Note
1- “ LEARNING TO PROGRAM WITH PYTHON” Richard L. Halterman b-Recommended Text Book
c- Additional References
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1. http://agridr.in/tnauEAgri/ea
gri50/STAM102/pdf/lec14.pdf
2. file:///C:/Users/TEMP/Dow
nloads/2.%20PROGRAMMING%20CONCEPTS.pdf
d. Periodical journals, Web sites, etc.
8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (C 400) and ILOs of botany
program
ILOs of course ILOs of Program
a1, a2,a3 A1
b1 B4
c1 C7
c2 C9
d1 D3
d2 D4
d3 D6
d4 D2
Course Coordinator: Name: Dr Lamiaa Mohamed El Bakrawy
Dr Wafaa Abd-Elmenaem Ghonim
Dr Enas El-Sayed El-Sharawy
Head of Department of Name: Prof. Dr/ Hode Abeldaim
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Curriculum Map (C 400)
Topics ILOS of Course
Teaching
and
learning
methods
Assessmen
t tools Evidences
A b C d
Lecture
Practical
Discussio
n.
Written
Exam
Oral
Exam
Activities
Essay
Answer
paper
Oral
discussio
n
Introduction to Software development life cycle and the definition of it. Explaining of
Stages of a typical Software development life a1 b1 c1 d
Introducing Software development life cycle Models: Waterfall Model, Iterative Model, Spiral Model and V-Model a2
b
1 c1 d1
Principles of Programming: Introduction, Problem Solving, Algorithm, Examples of Algorithm, Types of Algorithm, Properties of Algorithm. a2 b1 c1 d1
Flow Chart: Flow Chart Symbols, General Rules for flowcharting, Some Flowchart Examples, Advantages of Using Flowchart, Limitations of Using Flowchart a2 b1 c1 d2
Learning Programming with Python : Writing a Python Program, A Longer Python
program: Values and Variables, Variables and Assignment, Identifiers .
A Longer Python program: Values and Variables, Variables and Assignment, Identifiers a2 b1 c1 d3
Floating-point Types, Control Codes within Strings, Arithmetic binary operators, User
Input, The eval Function, Comments, Syntax Errors. Arithmetic Examples , More
Arithmetic Operators a2 b1 c2 d4
Conditional Execution : Boolean Expressions , Simple if statement , if/else Statement ,
Nested Conditionals, Multi-way Decision Statements a3 b1 c2 d4
Iteration: While statement, While examples, For statement , for statement examples a3 b1 c2 d4