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لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
1
First year First Level
Course
number
Course
Designation Course Title
Credit Hours Pre-requisites
Lect. Lab. Total
0817101 MATH 101 General Mathematics 2 1 3 -
0815101 CHEM101 General Chemistry (1) 3 1 4 -
0814101 PHYS 101 General Physics (1) 3 1 4 -
0816101 BIO 101 General Biology 3 1 4 -
0231101 PEDU 101 Health and Fitness
(male students) 2 - 2 -
0231101 HEDU 101 Health Education (female students)
2 - 2 -
Total 13 4 17
Second Level
Course
number
Course
Designation Course Title
Credit Hours Pre-requisites
Lect. Lab. Total
7401101 SALM 101
Islamic creed and
contenprary
doctries
2 - 2 -
1700101 ENG 101 General English 3 - 3 -
0817207 MATH 207 Introduction to
Statistics 2 - 2 -
0816113 BIO 112 Invertebrates 3 1 4 BIO 101
0816113 BIO 113 Cytology 1 1 2 BIO 101
0816213 BIO 213 Basics of Ecology 2 1 3 BIO 101
Total 13 3 16
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
2
Second year Third Level
Course
number
Course
Designation Course Title
Credit Hours Pre-requisites
Lect. Lab. Total
0815113 CHEM 113 Organic Chemistry 2 1 3 CHEM 101
0817180 MATH 180 Introduction to
Computer Sciences 2 1 3 -
7402102 ARAB 102 Arabic Editing 2 - 2 -
0816211 BIO 211 Genetics 2 1 3 BIO 113
0816212 BIO 212 Plant Kingdom 2 1 3 BIO 101
0816111 BIO 111 Plant Ecology 2 1 3 BIO 213
Total 12 5 17
Fourth Level
Course
number
Course
Designation Course Title
Credit Hours Pre-requisites
Lect. Lab. Total
7401301 SALM 251 Contemporary
cultural issues 2 - 2 -
1708103 ENG 103 Scientific English 1 1 2 ENG 101
0816203 BIO 203 Microscopic
Preparations 1 1 2 BIO 101
0816221 BIO 221 Bacteriology and
Virology 2 1 3 BIO 212
0816222 BIO 222 Chordata 3 1 4 BIO 113
0816223 BIO 223 Environmental
Pollution 2 - 2 BIO 213
Total 11 4 15
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
3
Third year
Fifth Level
Course
number
Course
Designation Course Title
Credit Hours Pre-requisites
Lect. Lab. Total
0816332 BIO 332 Mycology and
Phycology 2 1 3 BIO 212
0816333 BIO 333 Plant Physiology (1) 2 1 3 BIO 212
0816342 BIO 342 Entomology 2 1 3 BIO 112
0816347 BIO 347 Animal Physiology (1) 2 1 3 BIO 222
0815301 CHEM 301 Biochemistry 2 1 3 CHEM 113
7402103 ARAB 103 Literary Appreciation 2 - 2 -
Total 12 5 17
Sixth Level
Course
number
Course
Designation Course Title
Credit Hours Pre-requisites
Lect. Lab. Total
0816335 BIO 335 Plant Taxonomy and
Flora 2 1 3 BIO 212
0816336 BIO 336 Plant Anatomy and
Morphology 3 1 4 BIO 212
0816343 BIO 343 Parasitology 2 1 3 BIO 112
0816346 BIO 346 Medical and
Economical Arthropods 1 1 2 BIO 342
0816348 BIO 348 Histology 1 1 2 BIO 113
SALM Elective Islamic course 2 - 2 -
Total 11 5 16
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
4
Fourth year
Seventh Level
Course
number
Course
Designation Course Title
Credit Hours Pre-requisites
Lect. Lab. Total
0816401 BIO 401 Molecular Genetics 2 1 3 BIO 211
0816421 BIO 421 Archegoniate 2 1 3 BIO 335
0816436 BIO 436 Economic plant 2 - 2 BIO 335
0816442 BIO 442 Principles of
Immunity 1 1 2 BIO 347
0816445 BIO 445 Principles of
Embryology 1 1 2 BIO 222, BIO 348
0816448 BIO 448 Graduation Project 2 - 2 BIO 347, BIO 335
SALM Elective Islamic
course 2 - 2 -
Total 12 4 16
Eighth Level
Course
number
Course
Designation Course Title
Credit Hours Pre-requisites
Lect. Lab. Total
0816433 BIO 433 Plant Physiology (2) 2 1 3 BIO 333
0816437 BIO 437 Plant Cell and Tissue
Culture 1 1 2 BIO 333
0816441 BIO 441 Comparative
Anatomy 2 1 3 BIO 222
0816443 BIO 443 Animal Physiology (2) 2 1 3 BIO 347
0816446 BIO 446 Animal Ecology and
Behavior 2 - 2 BIO 213, BIO 347
0816447 BIO 447 Biodiversity 2 - 2 BIO 213, BIO 335
Total 11 4 15
*Approval of the Department
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
5
Year
General Biology Course Title
First
0816-101 Course Code
BIO 101 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
4 1 3
First - Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- The concept of biology and how such extended science affect our lives
- The characteristics of living organisms in addition to their structures and types.
- Introduction to plant morphology.
- Introduction to animal and plant tissues.
- The different biological processes occurring in living things and distinguish between such
aspects in different groups of plants
- The principles of classification and scheme of taxonomy.
Ob
jectives
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
6
The concept of living organisms. Classification of living organisms. Classification of plant
kingdom with reference to some examples. Characterization of living organisms with
reference to the differences between animal and plant cells. Plant Cell (Living
Compartments and non-living Compartments). Plant morphology: roots, stems and leaves.
Plant tissues: meristematic tissues and permanent tissues. Some physiological processes in
the plant cell: Transpiration. Photosynthesis. Respiration. Prokaryotes vs. eukaryotes; the
differences between animal and plant cells; an introduction to the animal cells; nucleus;
membranous organelles. Non-membranous organelles (cytoskeleton); centrioles; cilia and
flagella; cell membrane structure and function; transport of molecules across cell
membrane. Cell divisions: Cell cycle, amitosis, mitosis and meiosis. Animal tissues:
Epithelial and connective tissues. Muscular and nervous tissues. Classification of animal
kingdom, general features of major invertebrate phyla: Protozoa, Porifera, Cnidaria,
Platyhelminthesis, and Nematoda. Features and classification of Annelida, Arthropoda,
Mollusca, and Echinodermata.
Th
eoretica
l Con
tent
Seed germination and type of seeds- plant morphology (root, stem, leaf)- plant anatomy
(plant cell and tissues, anatomy of root, stem, and leaf)- some examples from the plant
kingdom (algae- fungi)- effect of environment on the plant structure & function)
Types of epithelial tissues ( simple squamous, simple cuboidal, simple columnar,
pseudostratified ciliated columnar, ciliated stratified columnar, stratified squamous,
transitional) -Types of connective tissues ( Proper: areolar, fibrous, elastic, mucous,
reticular, adipose; skeletal, hyaline cartilage, fibrous cartilage, elastic cartilage; dense bone)
- Vascular connective tissue (blood of man, blood of toad); Muscles( smooth, striated,
cardiac); Nervous tissues (nerve cell, spinal cord) - Animal taxonomy, Kingdom Protista
(Amoeba, Trypanosome, Euglena, Paramecium), Kingdom Animalia Parazoa, Metazoa
(Cnidaria, Hydra) – Platyhelminthes (Schistosoma), Nematoda (Ascaris), Annelida (
Allolobophora), Insecta (Culex, Periplanetta), Mollusca (Octopus), Echinodermata
(Asteropectin)
Pra
ctical C
on
tent
At the end of the course, each student should be able to:
- Identify cellular organelles (in plants and animals), their structures and functions.
- Describe events in cell divisions.
- Describe the different types of plant and animal tissues.
- Identify the scientific basis of classification of plants and (invertebrate) animals.
- Identify plant morphology including different plant roots and stems and leaves.
- Define vital processes taking place in plants such as absorption, transport of water,
photosynthesis and respiration.
ILO
s
Final Written
Examination Practical Exam Quiz and Mid-term Exam.
Assess
men
t
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
7
40 % 30 % 30 %
Raven, P. et al. (2008). Biology translated. Obeikan. Riyadh (1st Arabic ed. 2014).
Azooz, M.M. et al. (2015): Principle of Practical Biology (Part 1 and 2). 1st ed, Al Motanabi
Bookshop, El-Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
- Campbell, N. A. (1993). Biology translated. Dar AlMareekh. Riyadh. Saudi Arabia.
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
8
Year
The invertebrates Course Title
First
0816-112 Course Code
BIO 112 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
4 1 3
Second BIO 101 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Understanding the differences between invertebrate and vertebrate animals
- Understanding the invertebrate animal groups
- Studying the classification and biology of predominant individuals .
Ob
jectives
What is an invertebrate ? , general characters, classification and biology of the members of
phyla : protozoa , porifera , coelenterata , platyhelminthes , nemathelminthes , annelida ,
mollusca , echinodermata , arthropoda .
Th
eoretica
l
Con
tent
Protozoa (Amoeba, Entamoeba coli, Entamoeba histolytica, Foraminifera, Euglena,
Trypanosoma, Leishmania, Plasmodium, Paramecium, Balantidium) - Porifera (Leucosolenia,
Sycon, Euspongea) -Coelenterata (Hydra, Obelia, Aurelia, Alcyonium, Sea anemone, stony
corals) –Platyhelminthes (Planaria, Fasciola, Taenia) – Nematoda (Ascaris, Ankylostoma) -
Annelida (Allolobophora, Nereis, Hirudo) - Mollusca (Chiton, Emerina, Anodonta, Sepia,
Octopus) - Echinodermata (Astropecten, Ophiocoma, Holothuria, Tripneustis,
Strongylocentrotus) - Arthropoda (Pennaeus, Scolopendra, Scorpion, Wolf spider , cockroach
Head lice , hard ticks , soft ticks, mites ) .
Pra
ctical C
on
tent
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
9
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Differentiate between invertebrate and vertebrate animals
- Enumerate the general characters of different phyla
- Explain the structure and biology of invertebrate animals
- Identify invertebrate animals and their importance
ILO
s
Final Exam Practical Examination Quiz and midterms
Assessm
ent 40% 30% 30%
- An introduction to the Invertebrates . J. Moore , Cambridge University Press 2001
- Biology of Invertebrates. J. Pechenik, McGraw-Hill 2009.
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
11
Year
Cytology Course Title
First
0816-113 Course Code
BIO 113 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
2 1 1
Second BIO 101 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Recognize some concepts and applications in cytology
- Know the detailed structure of cell and distinguish between animal and plant cells
- Understand the different cellular processes
- Understand the mitosis and meiosis and appreciate the importance of meiosis in
biological variation
Ob
jectives
A historical overview of the evolution of the science of cellular biology and methodology of
studying the cell, structure of the organic macromolecules of the cell as well as an overview
of the inorganic molecules. The structure and function of plasma membrane. Structure and
function of cell organelles nucleus , Endoplasmic Reticulum and Protein production, Golgi
apparatus and Exocytosis, Peroxisomes and oxidation reactions, lysosomes, Mitochondria
and respiration, Chloroplasts and photosynthesis in C3 and C4 plants, and electron
transport chain.
Th
eoretica
l Con
tent
Introduction of some tools used in studying cells such as light microscopes, electron
microscopes. Preparation of light microscopic slides of plant cells (onion leaves) and human
cell and the difference between the two cells. Models and micrographs of plant cells and
animal cells showing cellular organells: nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, ER, Golgi
apparatus, lysosomes and peroxisomes.
Pra
ctical
Con
tent
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Define the tools used in studying cells
- Discriminate between the organic and inorganic component of the cell
- List the cellular organelles and their functions .
ILO
s
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
11
Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent 40 % 30 % 30 %
- Biology, 8th
edition, by Peter H. Raven, 2008, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc
- Cytology 1998. Abdelaziz AlSalah. AlKhireigy press.
- Cytology 1999. Makram Dhiaa Shekara, Dar Almaseera Press, Oman.
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
12
Year
Basic Ecology Course Title
First
0816-213 Course Code
BIO 213 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Second BIO 101 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- The principles of the basic ecological concepts within the ecosystems
- The importance of ecology on different organisms and its relation with the other
basic sciences
- The structure and components of the ecosystem and the relations between different
organisms (plants and animals)
- The biogeochemical cycles and the energy levels and its flow within the different
parts of ecosystem
- To be acquainted to new topics like: Population, Community, Society, succession and
the different nutrient cycles
Ob
jectives
Definition of the Ecology and ecosystems-ecosystem components- Examples of Saudi
ecosystems – Trophic levels – Energy levels – Environmental balance – Environmental
succession and types of Environmental succession – Environmental Communities and their
general characteristics – Population– Migration- Natality and mortality-Bio-geochemical
cycles – Desert habitats and their characteristics– Ecological applications.
Th
eoretica
l
Con
tent
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
13
Definition of life forms of the vegetation-Collecting data and sampling-Determination of
species frequency, density and abundance of the population-Measuring the environmental
factors of communities by studying different apparatus and devices used in the weather
station for measuring rainfall, air temperature, soil temperature, wind, relative humidity
and light intensity-Determination of some physical and chemical soil parameters such as
soil organic matter, humus contents, soil pH, soil porosity, soil percolation and soil
moisture contents-Measuring the turbidity, the suspended solid content and total solid
contents of water samples
Pra
ctical C
on
tent
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Illustrate the biotic and a-biotic components in an ecosystem and the environmental
pyramid concept.
- Recognize the different ecological relationships between plants, animals and other
non-livings.
- Describe the different trends and new methods in calculating community and
different population parameters.
- Differentiate between the different examples of populations, communities and
succession from the environment of KSA
- Predict the solution of the domestic environmental problems and how to interact
toward it.
ILO
s
Final Written
Examination Practical Exam Quiz and Mid-term Exam.
Assessm
ent 40 % 30 % 30 %
- Zahran, M. A., Basic plant Ecology and their applications, Wafaa Printing and
Publishing House, 1998, I.S.B.N:977-5526-19-1
- Mohamed Ismail Omar ,2002, 'Introduction in the Environmental Sciences', The
Scientific Book House for Publishing and Distribution.
- Rokia Hussein Aljassim, (2000)."Practical Experiments in Plant Ecology". Kuwait
University Press .
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
14
Year
Plant Ecology Course Title
Second
0816-111 Course Code
BIO 111 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Third BIO 101 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- The principles of plant ecology
- The relation of plant ecology with the other branches of science
- The new methods and techniques of dealing with the environment in the field of
community vegetation
- The environmental factors which include groups of the topographic, climatic, soil and
biological factors
- The adaptations of the different groups of the halophytic, xerophytic and mesophytic
species
Ob
jectives
Introduction to plant Ecology - Basic information on Ecological factors - Characteristics of
the plant communities – Examples of the Saudi plant communities - Climatic factors:
Atmosphere, Light (Solar spectra, factors affecting solar radiation, light and vegetation,
types of plants according to light tolerance, plant adaptation to light), Temperature
(Horizontal and vertical variation of temperature, effect of Temperature on plants, types of
plants according to tolerance to temperature, temperature and life form of plants-
Adaptation), Air and Wind (Gases in air and their importance to plants), Water
(Importance of water for plants, forms of water in nature, humidity, Hydrophytes,
Mesophytes, Xerophytes), Topography (Slope, surface and exposure), Soil (Edaphic) factors
(Types of soils, weathering processes and soil formation and structure, Soil texture, soil
profile, soil moisture and water levels in soil, soil chemical composition), Biotic factors
(Effect of animals on plants, effect of plants on each other, Effect of human on plants-
pollution)
Th
eoretica
l Con
tent
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
15
Measurements of some climatic factors (Temperature, Light intensity, Humidity, Rainfall
and wind speed) - Soil physical properties (colour, texture, structure, water content of
various types of soils, soil saturation capacity, soil field capacity, Wilting point,
Determination of soil moisture content, capillary water and hygroscopic water in soil
extract) – Soil chemical properties (pH, Determination of total soluble salts) - Determination
of various chemical elements in soil extrcats and water –Comparative study (Chloride,
Carbonates and bicarbonates, organic carbon, Phosphates)
Pra
ctical C
on
tent
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Compare between the biotic and a-biotic components of the ecosystem.
- Demonstrate the ecological relationships between plant and other living and non-
livings components.
- Describe the different characteristics in the field of environmental adaptations of the
different groups of plants (halophytes, xerophytes and mesophytes).
- Apply some trends of the new ecological development in the KSA environment.
- Explain the environmental problems and solve them.
ILO
s
Final Written
Examination Practical Part Quiz and Mid-term Exam.
Assessm
ent 40 % 30 % 30 %
- Ahmed M. Migahid et. al. (2001), 'Plant Ecology', King Saud University, Deanship of
Library Affairs, Second Ed.
- Abdul Fatah Badr and Abdul Aziz AlKasem, (1993), "Principles of Plant Ecology".
King Abdul Aziz University, Deanship of Scientific Research
- Rokia Hussein Aljassim, (2000)."Practical Experiments in Plant Ecology". Kuwait
University Press .
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
16
Year
Genetics Course Title
Second
0816-211 Course Code
BIO 211 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Third BIO 113 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Be able to trace the origin and the development of Genetics and analyze the genetic traits
- Recognize the processes through which biological characters are transmitted through
generations
- Understand the Genetic laws and principles
- Recognize some of human genetic diseases and the occurrence of mutation in some traits
Ob
jectives
Stages of Mitosis and Meosis cellular division and cell cycle control and crossover.
Mendelian Laws and exception to Mendel's laws, complete and incomplete dominance,
codominance, lethal genes, cytoplasmic inheritance, linkage, epistasis, Gene interactions,
family pedigree, mutations, and some examples of chromosomal abnormality. Introduction
to the laws of probability and chi square. The Hardy-Weinberg principle and population
genetics and introduction to molecular genetics. T
heo
retical
Con
tent
Students examine slides of cells in mitotic and meiotic division and prepare their own
slides out of onion roots. Segregation and independent assortment laws through colored corn
samples and fruit fly individuals collected by students and linkage and epistasis through
virtual lab. Complete dominance and codominance principles (Identification of blood type
(ABO classification)) and extrapolating possible parental blood type as well as expected
children’s blood types. Illustrate practically chromosomal aberrations induced by
insecticides and some applications of statistics laws in genetics.
Pra
ctical C
on
tent
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
17
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Memorize the origin and the development of Genetics.
- Recognize the processes through which biological characters transmitted through
generations.
- Understand Genetic laws and principles.
- Know some of human genetics, mutations and genetic diseases.
- Generally define the allele-allele, gene- gene and gene-environment interactions.
ILO
s
Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent
40 % 30 % 30 %
Faisal, A. (1999).General Genetics, Alahlya, Amman, Jordan. In Arabic. Sidgi, M. A. F. (2013). Fundamentals of Genetics: Traits and Genetics Diseases, Dar Afikr,
Cairo, Egypt. In Arabic.
Brooker, R. J. (2009). Genetics, Analysis and Principles, Mc Graw-Hill, NY, USA. ISBN
978-0073525280. Klug, W. S.; Cummings, M. R.; Spencer, C. A. and Palladino, M. A. (2009). Concepts of
Genetics, 9th edition, Pearson Benjamin Cummings, New York, USA. ISBN 10: 0321565630. Snustad, D. P. And Simmons, M. J.(2006). Principles of genetics, 4th edition, John Wiley and
Sons Inc., NJ, USA. ISBN 10: 0470903597.
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
18
Year
Plant Kingdom Course Title
Second
0816212 Course Code
BIO 212 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Third
BIO 101 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Identify the principles used in classification of plant kingdom
- Recognize the evolutionary changes to groups of plant
Ob
jectives
The groups of plant kingdom, general characteristics of each group; viruses, rickettsiae,
bacteria, fungi, algae, lichens, bryophyte, tracheophyta, pteridophytes, gymnospermae and
angiospermae.
Th
eoretica
l
Con
tent
Study organisms, viruses, kingdom monera (eubacteriophyta), bacteria, cyanobacteria,
kingdom protista, algae, kingdom fungi, archgonah, bryophyte, tracheophyta, vascular
plants, plant taxonomy
Pra
ctical
Con
tent
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Define some members of each group of plant kingdom.
- Memorize the general characteristics of bacteria, Fungi and Algal bacterial growth
phases.
- Explain the life cycle of a certain member of plant kingdom based on its taxonomic
position.
- Examine microscopic slides for different members of plant kingdom.
ILO
s
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
19
Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent 40% 30% 30%
- Plant Kingdom. (1981). Hussein and Imad Eddin bride and descriptive.
- Introduction to Plant Science division. (1987). Kassem silicosis
- Learned the basics of plants Allazahrih. (1995). Mohammed Suleiman Al-Ahmad and
Abdul-Rahman Alshari.
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
21
Year
Microscopic Preparation Course Title
Second
0816-203 Course Code
BIO 201 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Fourth BIO 101 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Identify the materials and technologies used in preservation and preparation of
animal specimens.
- Reconize the materials and technologies used in preservation and preparation of
plant specimens.
- Describe the theoretical bases of these technologies and acquire the application skills
of these technologies.
Ob
jectives
The different patterns of biological techniques – Laboratory instruments and equipments-
Anesthetization and fixation - Vital staining preparation – Whole mounts preparation –
preparation and staining of living cells - Microscopic sections preparation - Staining of
cytological and histological preparations on both plant and animal samples. T
heo
retical
Con
tent
Dry and wet preparations of plan samples – Preservation of plant sample – Preparation and
staining of plant cell, cell contents, some cell organelles and the different stages of cell
division -chromosomes - Preparing and staining of sections in roots, stems and leaves of
some plants. Preparation of : microscopic paraffin section, animal skeletons of some small
animals , Insects collection of some orders of insects, Preservation of some small animals in
liquid fixatives , blood smears , parasitic living protozoa .
Pra
ctical C
on
tent
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
21
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Describe different patterns of biological techniques.
- Recognize the laboratory instruments and equipments.
- Define the concept of staining preparation, whole mounts preparation and preparation
and staining of living cells .
- - Test the microscopic sections preparation, staining of cytological and histological
preparation on both plant and animal samples.
ILO
s
Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent 40 % 30 % 30 %
Humanso , G.L. ( 1979 ) Animal Tissue Techniques , 4th
W.H.Freeman and Company San
Francisco .
El- Khalifa, M and El-Saleh A., (1996) Microscopes and their technologies. King Saud Univ.
Press.
El-Banhawy et al., Textbook of Basis of Histochemistry, Academic Bookshop , Cairo , Egypt
1996.
El-Banhawy , M.A. and El-Ganzuri, M.A. Textbook of The Microscopical Technique , Dar-
Elmaaref , Cairo , Egypt 1989 .
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لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
22
Year
Bacteriology & virology Course Title
Second
0816-221 Course Code
BIO 221 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Fourth BIO 212 Pre-requisites
Course Objectives (by the end of this course, the student should):
- Describe the organization of bacteria and viruses
- Know the significant of studying these organisms
- Know how to isolate, purify and identify bacteria
- Be able to investigate some of bacterial activities
- Identify some bacterial and viral diseases of importance
- Acquire the knowledge of microbial principles related to diseases
Ob
jectives
General intro. of microbiology with focus on bacteria and viruses , Viruses characterization
and classification and viral diseases, Bacteria characterization and classification of bacterial
diseases, Physiology of microbial organisms, Microbiology and genetic engineering,
Microbiology and biotech.
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قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
23
Practical content (Bacteriology):
Introduction to different types of microscopes and their practical usage - Preparation
and observation of major cell types - Culture media: types and preparation - Microscopic
observation of major types of bacterial cells - Investigating different source for bacterial
contamination -Isolation of bacteria Motility of bacteria - Simple staining - Compound
staining - inoculation of liquid media - examining different sources as inhibitors for bacterial
growth - Acid Fast stain - Staining of capsule - Spore staining
Practical content (virology):
Studying some experimental techniques used in detecting viruses infecting animals
(not transmitted to humans) - isolation of viruses – electron microscopy – detecting reagents
like enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) – Western Blot – Polymerase chain
reaction (PCR)
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Discuss the organization of bacteria and viruses
- Appreciate the significance of studying these organisms
- Employ the methods of isolation, purification, and identification used in bacteriology
- Investigate some of bacterial activities
- Identify some bacterial and viral diseases of importance
- Identify microbial principles related to diseases
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الدىب, دار المعارف( اب1991البكترا ) -
(. د/ كامل ميدي التمم, االىلو للنشر التزع, جده2002أساسات علم الفرسات. ) -
(. ترجمة د/ على حسن بيكل , جامعة الملك سعد.1221علم األحاء الدققة للمين الصحة ) -
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لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
24
Year
Chordates Course Title
Second
0816-222 Course Code
BIO 222 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
4 1 3
Fourth BIO 113 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Describe the basic classification of Phylum Chordata and its different subclasses.
- Reconize the anatomy of the body plan in vertebrates, at the level of organs and systems.
- Identify the morphological and anatomical structures for the major groups of vertebrates
from an evolutionary point of view.
Ob
jectives
The course will cover detailed study on biology, taxonomy, morphology and anatomy of the
major groups in chordates. One example of each of the following : Urochordates,
Hemichordates, Cephalochordates, and Vertebrates classes ( Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles,
Birds, and Mammals).
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Introduction in classification of Phylum : Chordata – Study of adult and larval stages
of Ascidia - The adult stages of Balanoglossus – The adult stage of Amphioxus , T.S . of :
pharyngeal region , intestinal region , tail region - The adult stage of Lamprey , T . S . of
branchial region , trunk region , tail region and larval stages - The adult stage of The
Dogfish . S . of the skin , T . S . of pharyngeal region , trunk region , tail region - The adult
stage of The Bolti ,different types bony scales , T . S . of pharyngeal region - The adult stage
of The Frog , the buccpharyngeal cavity , ventral superficial muscles , general viscera ,
urinogenital system – Different species of Reptiles and dissection of Uromastyx –The
domestic Pigeon , general viscera , different types of feather - The Rabbit, general viscera .
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قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Classify Phylum Chordata
- Identify the different Species of animals belong to these Phylum .
- Dissect the different Species of Chordate animal
- Identify external and internal structure of chordate animals.
- Demonstarte the different environments suitable to chordate animals.
ILO
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- The Chordates. (1989). Alexander, R. Cambridge University Press.
- A Text Book of Chordates , A. Thangamani S. Prasanna kumar L.M. Narayanan N.
Arumugam ISBN-13 : 9789384826659 .
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ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
26
Year
Environmental Pollution Course Title
Second
0816-223 Course Code
BIO 223 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
2 - 2
Fourth BIO 213 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- The information concerning air, water and soil pollutants
- The procedures and relevant models for reducing the different pollutants
- The impact of pollution on the plant and animal organisms
- Programs and techniques of defeating the chemical pollution and their implementation
- The new trends and methods in recycling and retreating environmental by-products
- The latest topics in global warming and the desertification
Ob
jectives
An introduction to environmental pollution, The influence on ecosystem and human, Type
and Sources of pollutants, Air, water, food pollution, Radiation, different pesticides, food
web and pollutants, Biological pollution, degradation of soil and plant and animal diversity,
desertification, Pollution control and ecosystem conservation , sustainable development of
affected areas.
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Recognize the air, water and soil contaminators.
- Analyze the impact of pollution on the living components.
- Differentiate between the trends and methods in recycling and retreating
environmental by-products.
- Criticize the programs and techniques of treating chemical pollution
- Predict the domestic and local environmental problems and how to interact with.
- Identify the new topics such as global warming and the ozone layer.
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لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
27
Final Written
Examination Practical Part Quiz and Mid-term Exam.
Assessm
ent 50 % - 50 %
- Abdullah Basahi and M. Al Awadat, 2003, Environmental Pollution. King Saud
University Publishers
- Hassan M. Al Sweedan, 'Environmental Pollution Sciences' Dar Al Kherigy for
Publishing and Distribution, 1998.
- Mothny Abd Alrazak Al Omar, 'Environmental Pollution', Dar Wael Printing and
Publishing, First Ed., 2000.
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ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
28
Year
Mycology and Phycology Course Title
Third
0816-332 Course Code
BIO 332 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Fifth BIO 212 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Survey of the principles of Phycology and Mycology.
- Get knowledge on the history, and classification of fungi and algae.
- Recognize some of the representative algae and fungi in lecture and lab as to their
structure, life cycle and importance.
- Be familiarize with the basic collection and identification techniques used in Phycology
and Mycology.
Ob
jectives
Taxonomy and basic structure for some fungi from different divisions of algae and
fungi. Description of nutrition types for representative fungal species and their life-cycle.
Economic, industrial and medical application of fungi in general. Introduction-History of
Phycology, Occurrence and classification of algae, Algal groups, Nutrition in algae, and
Economic Importance of algae.
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Practical content (Fungi): Preparation of fungal cultural media - Isolation and
investigation of different fungal growing samples - Identifying and describing selected
examples of Zygomycetes, Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes, and Deuteromycetes using colored
photos and slides
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tent
Practical content (Algae):
Sampling, isolation, cultivation and identification of algae - Morphological studies of
some species of blue green algae (Cyanophyceae), euglenoid species, green algae
(Chlorophyceae), yellow green algae (Chrysophyceae), diatoms (Bacillariophyceae), brown
(Phaeophyta) and red algae (Rhodophyta) - Examination of some samples of water collected
by the students and identification the present algal species.
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Enumerate the principles of Phycology and Mycology.
- Recall the the history, and classification of fungi and algae.
- Relate the structure and life cycle of algae and fungi.
- Identify the famous basic collection and identification techniques used in Phycology and
Mycology.
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-Al- Rahma A. N. (1429 H): Basic of Mycology. King Saud University (Arabic).
- Koblan A. (2000): The algae. King Saud University (Arabic).
- Kahlil A. (1414 H): Practical Mycology. King Saud University (Arabic).
- Bony (1998) : The phytoplankton. King Saud University (Translated to Arabic).
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ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
31
Year
Plant physiology (1) Course Title
Third
0816-333 Course Code
BIO 333 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Fifth BIO 212 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Study the different water relations of the plant organs.
- Study the enzymatic reactions, types of enzymes and plant metabolism.
- Define of osmosis, absorption, ascent of sap and transpiration.
- The importance of stress physiology.
Ob
jectives
Plant cell (Structure and Function)- Colloids and protoplasm properties- Diffusion- Osmosis
–Absorption - Permeability – Transpiration – Photosynthesis (Light and dark reactions) –
Respiration – Types of enzymes – Factors affecting enzyme action- Stress Physiology.
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Preparation of colloidal solutions – The general characters of colloidal solutions - Diffusion
(Diffusion of true, colloidal and ions solutions through the gelatin)- Imbibitions – Osmosis –
Determination of osmotic suction force of plant cell - Permeability - Factors affecting
permeability - Plant water relations (Ascent of sap - Transpiration)- Photosynthesis., Factors
affecting photosynthesis- Respiration - Enzymes (Hydrolysis enzymes- Oxidation reduction
enzymes – Lysases enzymes), Factors affecting enzyme action -Detection of organic
substances in plant.
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لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
31
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Analyze the nature of enzymes in relation to the function in catalyzing the biological
reactions in organisms.
- List the methods to assay the enzyme activity,
- Examine how plants acquire and allocate the energy, water and nutrients needed.
- Recognize between the effect of internal and external factors on the biological processes
in plant, and how plants interact with their environment.
- Relate and justify plant physiology concepts to other fields of biology.
ILO
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Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent
40% 30% 30%
-Devlin, R.M.and Witham, F.H. (1983): Plant Physiology . Willard Grant Press- Boston..
- Wassfi, E. (1998): Plant Physiology, Academic Library. Cairo- Egypt.
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ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
32
Year
General Entomology Course Title
Third
0816-342 Course Code
BIO 342 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Fifth BIO 112 Pre-requisites
- The students will be introduced to the following:
- Understand the principles of insect morphology and physiology.
- Use the bases of morphological and anatomical characteristics in insect classification.
- Define the insects to the order or even the family rank .
Ob
jectives
The course covers external and internal structures of insects:
Body wall and processes, Head, areas, sutures, tentorium, antennae, types of mouth parts
and preoral cavity.
Thorax, structure of thoracic segments, legs, wings and coupling.
Abdomen, structure of abdominal segments, abdominal appendages.
Digestive, excretory, excretory, respiratory, genital systems, nervous and sense organs.
Digestion, excreation, respiration, sensation.
Insect metamorphosis. General characters of insect orders. T
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لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
33
Head (types of Antennae, Filiform, Moniliform, Capitate, Clavate, Setaceous, Serrate,
Pectinate, Plumose, Aristate, Stylate, Lamellate, Flabellate, Geniculate) - Head (types of
mouth parts, Mandibulate / Haustellate Sponging, Piercing-sucking, Siphoning, Vestigial,
Chewing-lapping) - Thorax (types of legs modifications, Cursorial, Raptorial, Fossorial,
Natatorial, Saltatorial, Prehensile, larval legs) - Thorax (types of wings modifications and
wing coupling systems, Elytra, Hemelytra, Stigma, Nodus, Haltere, Hamuli, Frenulum,
Jugum) - Abdomen [abdominal appendages modifications, ovipositors, cerci, epiprocts
(median caudal filaments), claspers, stings, aedeagus] - Types of larvae (Eruciform -
campodeiform – Eruciform – vermiform) and pupae (exarate – obtect – coarctate – active) -
Metamorphosis (examples from ametabola, complete metamorphosis and incomplete
metamorphosis) - Respiratory system (spiracles and tracheal gills) and excretory systems
(Malpighian tubules) – Metamorphosis and Taxonomy (examples from different insect
orders)
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Define and draw the insect body parts and their modifications
- Recall information about the internal organs and their physiological functions.
- Reconstruct the morphological and anatomical characters for designing insects
classification keys.
ILO
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Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
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Chapman R. F. (1971) . The Insect structure and Function . Warwick lane, London
Snodgrass R .E. (1945) . Principles of insect morphology. McGraw Hill, New York
Wigglesworth, W.B (1965) . The Principles of insect physiology. Muthuen and Co., London.
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ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
34
Year
Animal Physiology (1) Course Title
Third 0816-347 Course Code
BIO 347 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect Credit Hours
3 1 2
Fifth BIO 222 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- The physiology and its basic concepts.
- The importance of food as source of energy in both human and animals (types of food and
methods of feeding).
- The structure-function relationships and ecophysiological adaptations in some organ
systems (digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems) in advanced animals.
- The relationship between food components and health of human and animal.
- The cellular metabolism for carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
- The general concept of blood as a fluid tissue pumped by the heart.
- The concept of the existence of a pressure gradient which maintains blood flow through
arteries, capillaries, and veins.
- The cardiac conducting system and the cardiac cycle.
- The mechanism of gas exchange and gas transport.
- The supporting function of the lymphatic system in maintaining blood volume.
- The functional anatomy of the mammalian respiratory system.
- The special surface required for gas exchange.
- The importance of surface/area volume ratio. O
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Introduction of basic terminology: (Physiology, Homeostasis, feedback principles,
Acclimatization, adaptation ….etc) - Basic membrane processes (Diffusion, Osmosis, Active
transport…etc) - Nutrients and feeding patterns in animals - Structure-function
relationships and ecophysiological adaptations in digestive, respiratory and circulatory
systems - Incomplete and complete digestive system - Mechanical and chemical digestion -
Transport and cellular metabolism - Calories and obesity - Respiratory and circulatory
systems in higher animals - Blood and its components. Cardiac cycle - Systemic and
pulmonary circulations - coronary vessels and coronary circulation -Heart valves - Blood
pressure and flow - Lymph and lymphatic system - Processes related to lung ventilation -
Gas pressure gradient - Gas exchange - Efficient respiratory surface - Surface area/volume
relationship - Gas transport - Hemoglobin and myoglobin.
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لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
35
Detecting monosaccharide, disaccharides, polysaccharides, peptides, digestive enzymes,
saturated and unsaturated fats in different solutions - Collecting blood samples from
experimental anaesthetic animals (such as Rabbit and Rats) for counting the blood cells,
measuring the hemoglobin content and hematocrit value, and calculating the blood indices -
Dissecting and exposing the digestive, circulatory and respiratory systems of experimental
animals- Identifying histological slides for blood smear from different groups of vertebral
animals and showing the fine structure of lungs, trachea, vein, artery, parts of digestive tract
- Measuring the lung volumes and blood pressure.
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- List all key terms.
- Label the course of food through a mammalian digestive system.
- Predict the general role of the salivary glands, liver, and the pancreas in digestion.
- Describe where the chemical and mechanical digestion or absorption predominate in the
digestive system.
- Explain the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
- Prepare the healthy balanced diet, which provides the body with sufficient energy and not
induces obesity.
- Construct different experiments for measuring and exposing different food nutrients
found in unknown materials.
- Distinguish between different crystals obtained from different monosaccharides and
disaccharides.
- Estimate the iodine number to measure the degree of unsaturation of different oils.
- Appreciate the importance of the mammalian heart as a double pump.
- Differentiate between arteries, arterioles, veins, venules and blood capillaries.
- Trace the passage of blood through the heart chambers to the lungs and back to the heart,
and then into general circulation.
- Explain the concept of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange and transport by the blood.
- Describe how the heart beat is controlled.
- Describe how blood pressure is measured and regulated.
- Analyze the ECG patterns and predict different types of arrhythmia.
- Label the general anatomy/function of a typical mammalian respiratory system.
- Estimate the mathematical relationship of surface area/volume ratio and how this relates
to the need for a respiratory system.
- Explain the important function of diaphragm and intercostal muscles in respiration.
- Demonstrate the general concepts of oxygen/CO2 transport and exchange. IL
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Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
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40 % 30 % 30 %
- Fox, S. I. (2002): Human Physiology. 7th
Edition (International Edition), McGrow-Hill
Companies, New York, USA.
- Groff, J. L. and Gropper, S. S. (1999): Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism. 3rd
Edition. Wadsworth/Thomson learning, Belmont, CA USA.
- Guyton, A. C. and Hall, J. E. (2000). Textbook of Medical Physiology. 10th
Edition, W.B.
Saunders, Philadelphia, USA.
- Salway, J. G. and Granner, D. K. (2004). Metabolism at a Glance. Third Edition,
Blackwell Publishing Inc. Malden, USA. _______
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ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
36
Year
Plant Taxonomy & flora Course Title
Third
0816-335 Course Code
BIO 335 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect Credit Hours
3 1 2
Sixth
BIO 212 Pre-requisites
At the end of the course, each student should be able to:
- Recognize the old and current classification systems of flowering plants.
- Understand the ways of plant nomenclature and plant taxonomy terminology.
- Distinguish the floral parts and define the floral formulas.
- Study the variations of inflorescences and fruits.
- Use taxonomic keys to identify plant species never seen before.
- Know the different geographical and habitats of KSA.
- Collect, identify and prepare plant sheets for characteristic plants of KSA.
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jectives
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
37
Introduction to Plant Taxonomy. The history of taxonomy and development of plant
taxonomic systems (artificial, natural, phylogenetical, and numerical). Flowering plants and
their characteristics. The Flower; identification and its structure. Flower subsidiary whorls
(Calyx and Corolla). Aestivation: identification and types. Flower essential whorls:
Androecium, Gynoecium and Placentation. Important terminology (Epigenous, perigenous
and hypogenous flower. Complete and incomplete flower. Perfect and imperfect flower.
Monoecious and Dioecious plants. Life cycle of flowering plant. Male gametes formation.
Female gametes formation. Fertilization. Inflorescences. Fruits. Classification of flowering
plants. Examples for Dicotyledonous plants; Monochlamydae (Santalales, Caryophyllales).
Examples for Dialypetalae (Fabales, Rosales, Brassiclaes, Malvales). Examples for
Sympetalae (Solanales, Apiales, Asterales). Examples for Monocotyledonous plants; Lilales,
Arecales, Poales. The concept of flora; history of flora in the Arab peninsula.
Geomorphology and climatology of plant regions in Saudi Arabia. Types of habitat and their
vegetation in Saudi Arabia. Life forms in the flora of Saudi Arabia. Plant groups in the flora
of Saudi Arabia (endemic, economic, poisonous, rare). Study some available families of the
Eastern region. Study some available families of Al-Ahssa region.
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Parts of the flower. Flower dissection. How to draw floral diagram; longitudinal
section and write the floral formula. Dissection of available flowers (11 families). Types of
inflorescences. Types of Fruits. How to collect wild or cultivated plants, drying,
identification and preparation of work sheet for each plant. How to make a Herbarium.
Examples of cultivated and wild plants in Saudi Arabia. Examples of cultivated and wild
plants in the Eastern region, Saudi Arabia. Examples of cultivated and wild plants in Al-
Hassa region, Saudi Arabia. Examples of street trees in Al-Hassa region, Saudi Arabia.
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Classify different plants.
- Recognize how to name plants.
- Formulate the classification keys of plants.
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لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
38
- Classification of plants and bio division. (1999). CITES, a translation: Ahmed Al-
Farhan and others, King Saud University.
- Introduction to the classification of plants pink. (1994). Fawzi safety, the State
Department for the publication and distribution.
- Classification of plants (origins, evolution, classification). (1984). Shukri Ibrahim
Saad.
- Classification of plants (1983). Fouad Qassem Sahara. Egypt library.
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
39
Year
Plant Anatomy & Morphology Course Title
Third
0816-336 Course Code
BIO 336 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
4 1 3
Sixth BIO 212 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Elucidate the meaning of Morphology and Anatomy and their relations with other
branches of botany.
- Determine the types of germination and the factors affecting germination.
- Describe and differentiate between different parts of the plant such as roots, stems
and leaves.
- Understand the anatomy of plants at the cell, tissue and organ levels.
- Describe and compare the external and internal structure of the different parts of the
plant in monocotyledons and Dicotyledons.
- Use microscopy tools to investigate cell and tissue features of plants·
Ob
jectives
Types of seeds and germination – Factors affecting germination
Root system (Functions – Description – Types – Modifications)
Shoot system (Functions of stem and leaf – Complete description of stems and leaves
Modifications)
Vegetatvie reproduction
Plant cell (Living and Non-living cell contents)
Meristematic and permenant plant tissues
Anatomical structure of roots, stems and leaves in monocot and dicot plants
Secondary tissues and growth in roots and stems
Habitat and its effects on morphology and anatomy of plants (Mesophytes – hydrophytes
– Xerophytes)
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لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
41
Types of seeds and germination
Root system (Description and types)
Shoot system (Complete description of stems and leaves – Modifications)
Plant cell and examples for its living and Non-living cell contents
Plant tissues (Dermal tissues – Ground tissues – Vascular tissues – secretory tissues)
Anatomical structure of roots, stems and leaves in young monocot and dicot plants
Examples for secondary tissues - Anatomical structure of old roots and stems
Examples for hydrophytes and xerophytes
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Apply microscopy tools to investigate cell and tissue features of plants
- Differentiate between the different plants depending on their external and
internal structures.
- Recognize and describe the features of plant anatomy at the cell, tissue and organ levels
- Relate anatomical structure of plants to their function.
- Examine the effect of environment factors on the anatomical structure of plants.
ILO
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Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent 40% 30% 30%
- Al- Arrosy H, and Wasfi E (2011): Plant Morphology and Anatomy. Al-Ma'ref Al-
Hadetha Press – Alexandria - Egypt. (Arabic book)
- Al- Deajy A and Al-Awadat M (1992): Plant Morphology and Anatomy. King Saud
University Press – KSA. (Arabic book)
- Al- Deajy A (1427 H): Practical Plant Anatomy. King Saud University Press – KSA.
(Arabic book)
- Azzoz M et al (2015): Practical Biology – Part I. Al-Motanabi Press – Damam – KSA.
(Arabic book) .
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
41
Year
Parasitology Course Title
Third
0816-343 Course Code
BIO 343 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Sixth BIO 112 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Identify the parasites that infect man and its domestic animals
- Understanding the different species of protozoan, helminth and arthropod Parasites.
- Prevention from infection with parasites by studying the role of the life cycle
Ob
jectives
Introduction, type of parasites, type of hosts, relationship between parasite and host ,effect
of parasitism on hosts , study on some important protozoa , helminthes and arthropods that
infect man and animals in relation to their ( classification , distribution , habitat ,
morphology , life cycle and pathogenicity ) T
heo
retical
Con
tent
Protozoa (Eimeria sp., Cryptosporidium spp., Sacocystis ovifelis, Sarcocyctis cameli,
Toxoplasma gondii, Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Trypanosoma evansi,
Trypanosoma gambiense, Trypanosoma rhodesiense, Leishmania tropica, Trichomonas
hominis, Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, sp., Balantidium coli) – Helminth
(Clonorchis sinensis, Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma haematobium, Paragonimus
westermani, Fasciolopsis buski, Heterophyes heterophyes,Echinococcus granulosus, Taenia
saginata, Taenia solium, Diphyllobothrium latum, Ascaris lumbricoides, Ancylostoma
caninum) –Arthropod (Hard ticks, Soft ticks , mites ,fleas , lice )
Pra
ctical C
on
tent
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Identify what is meant by parasitism, parasite types, host types and host parasite
relationship.
- List in order the most important parasitic protozoa, parasitic helminthes and
parasitic Arthropoda infecting man and domestic animals.
- Recognize different routes of infection and how to control regarding its geographic
- distribution.
- Predict how to prevent infection with parasites to human and domestic animals.
- Define and draw the parasites body parts and their life cycles
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Assessm
ent 40% 30% 30%
- Foundations of parasitology , G. D. Schmidt & L. S. Roberts , Mc Graw Hill ,
2000
- Bahiga Ismail, El Bahbahany and Yaseen MostafaTaha (2005). “PARASITE AND
PARASITISM”. (In Arabic) Manshorat Zat –El-Slacel
- Chiodini, P. L.; Moody, A. H. and Manser, D. W. (2001): “ATLAS OF
MEDICAL HELMINTHOLOGY AND PROTOZOOLOGY”. 4th Ed.- Churchill
Livingstone
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
43
Year
Medical & Economical Arthropods Course Title
Third
0816-346 Course Code
BIO 346 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
2 1 1
Sixth BIO 112 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Determining the medical and economic importance of arthropods.
- Morphological identification of human and animal pathogen carrier arthropods.
- Studying the life cycles and habits of both arthropod and related pathogens.
- Studying diseases transmission, symptoms and methods of treatment.
- Determination of suitable and convenient arthropods control methods
Ob
jectives
Characteristics of Arthropods, their economic and medical importance. Methods of pathogen
transfer by arthropods. Ways of arthropod control. Economic importance of locusts, termites
and red palm weevil. Arthropod vectors for human and animals diseases, life cycles, feeding
and habits, related pathogens and diseases diagnosis by: cockroaches, bed and kissing bugs,
flea, lice, biting lice, mosquito, black fly, housefly, tsetse fly, sand fly, midge, myiasis flies,
ticks, mites, spider, scorpions, myriapods and some economic crustaceans. T
heo
retical
Con
tent
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Some economic insects such as Locust (Schistocerca gregaria), palm weevil (Rhynchophorus
ferrugineus), Aphids (Aphis gossypii), Thrips, Wasps (Vespa orientalis), honey bee (Apis
mellifera), cotton worm (Spodoptera littoralis), silk worm (Bombyx mori), grain weevil
(Sitophilus granarius) and termites (Hodotermis). Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana, Blatella
germanica, Blatta orientalis), Bed bug (Cimex lectularius), Kissing bug (Triatoma). Human flea
(Pulex irritans), dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis). Sucking Louse (Pediculus humanus corporis,
Pediculus humanus capitis, Phtirus pubis, Haematopinus tuperculatus) Biting louse
(Menacanthus stramineus, Columbicola columba ). Adult mosquito, adult male and female of
Culex, Anopheles, Aedes - Immature mosquito, egg, larva and pupa of Culex, Anopheles, Aedes
- Black fly, (Simulium), sand fly (Phlepotomus papatasi), Biting midge (culicoids) - House fly(
Musca domestica), Horse fly (Tabanus), Tachina, stable fly (Stomxys calcitrans), tsetse fly
(Glossina). Louse flies (Hippobosca equine), Screw worm (Chrysomya bezziana), flesh fly
(Sarcophaga haemorrhoidali) Maggots (Gastrophilus intestinalis, Hypoderma bovis, Oestrus ovis)
- Hard tick ( Hyalomma dromederni , Rhipcephalus sanguineus), Soft tick (Argas persicus),
Mites (Sarcoptes scabiei, Psoroptes ovis, Dermanyssus gallinae). Spider, Scorpion, Penaeus,
Cyclops, Scolopendra, Iulius.
Pra
ctical C
on
tent
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Differentiate between arthropods of both medical and economic importance and summarize their life
cycles
- State different methods for controlling of harm arthropods.
- Analyze the symptoms of diseases and recognize the specific symptoms of each disease.
- Identify the arthropod carriers of pathogens of many diseases.
-List the pathogens and diagnosis of many diseases that may result from the presence of the arthropod
carrier.
ILO
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Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent 40% 30% 30%
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
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College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
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Goddard , J. (2008). Infectious Diseases and Arthropods. Humana press, USA.
Eldridge, B. F. and J. D. Edman (2004). Medical Entomology: A Textbook on Public Health
and Veterinary Problems Caused by Arthropods.
Badawy, A. I. (1998). Important medical and veterinarian in Saudi Arabia, , Riyadh: King
Saud University
Mullen G . R. and L. A. Durden (2002). Medical and veterinary entomology, 2nd Edition.
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
46
Year
Histology Course Title
Third
0816-348 Course Code
BIO 348 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
2 1 1
Sixth BIO 348 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- The structure of animal tissues
- The differences between the epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues and
their functions
- Correlation between the morphology (macro- and microscopic structure) of organs and
their functions
Ob
jectives
The structural differences and functions of the main tissue types in human and animal
organisms. Including epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues.
The second part of the course deals with organs, systemic arrangement of tissues performing
a specific function, as of respiration, digestion, etc. It also covers the basic functions of these
structures.
Th
eoretica
l
Con
tent
Students examine slides under the light microscopes showing all the possible diverse types of
animal tissues; epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues.
Examine the structural features, and different tissue elements of each organ (in histological
slides and digital images).
Pra
ctical
Con
tent
- Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Recongnize the structure animal tissues and the different types of cells, fibers, and ground
substances
- Name the type of tissues, its origin, and its functions
- List some disease that results from structural defect
- Identify the primary cell types of major organs in the animal body
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قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
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Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent
40 % 30 % 30 %
Required Books
- Gartner, L.P. and James L.H. (2006). Color Atlas of Histology. 4th edition, Lippincott
Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia. - Hamed Ahmed Al-Hag (2006). Principles of Histology. Al-Zahran, Jordon. (Arabic book)
- Junqueira, L.C.U and Carneiro, J. (2005). Basic Histology, 11th edition, McGraw-Hill,
Medical Pub. Division, New York.
- Ovalle, W.K. and Patrick C.N. (2008). Netter's Essential Histology. 1st edition,
Saunders/Elsevier, Philadelphia.
- Essential Books
- Ahmad Noaman Nasr (1995). Histology. Dar AlMaarf, Egypt. (Arabic book) - David H. Cormack (1984). Introduction to Histology. J.B. Lippincatt Company, Philadelphia.
Translated text-book by Al-Touhamy M. Abdelmeguid, KSU.
- Noori AlTaieb and Basheir Gerar (1996). Student Practical Guide in Histology. KSU. (Arabic
book).
- Recommended Books - Young, B. et al. (2006). Wheater's Functional Histology: A Text and Colour Atlas, 5th edition,
Churchill Livingstone, New York. - .
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
48
Year
Molecular Genetics Course Title
Fourth
0816-401 Course Code
BIO 401 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Seventh BIO 211 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- The main principles of molecular genetics
- The current trends of molecular genetics
- The molecular structure of nucleic acids and its functions
- Gene induction and gene replication invivo
- Gene expression in vivo
- The technologies of gene replication and gene manipulation in the test tubes
Ob
jectives
Students learn the fine structure of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and the history of
research leading up to deciphering their structure and versatile functions. They will also
learn the theory and technical details of some of the techniques such as PCR compared to
the DNA duplication in living cells, Restriction enzymes, DNA electrophoresis, and DNA
sequencing. In addition, students are introduced to some of the ways cells use to induce or
suppress DNA expression at DNA level or mRNA level, Genetic information flow in the cell,
mRNA processing. The impact of molecular genetics in our lives today positives, such as
increasing of food production, special medicines (insulin in goats) and negatives (Biological
wars). Current trends in molecular research in agriculture, medical field (diagnosis and
treatments), as well as an overview of some instruments and software used in research.
Th
eoretica
l Con
tent
Students will be introduced to some key technology such as mRNA isolation, cDNA
production, Gel electrophoresis, southern analysis, Restriction digestion, subcloning in
plasmids, PCR, principles of DNA sequencing.
Pra
ctical
Con
tent
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قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Sketch the fine structure of DNA and RNA
- Identify the flow of genetic information
- List the molecular tools for studying nucleic acid s in the tube
- Apply the application of molecular techniques and its direct and indirect implication on
human life
ILO
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Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent 40 % 30 % 30 %
-Molecular Biology 2000. AbdElHussein AlFaisal, AlAhleya Press, Omman
- Introduction to Molecular Biology 2000. Khold AlKobeisy, Dar Safaa Press, Omman.
- Introductory Molecular Biology 1994. Ahmad Yousef AlMateney, Dar AlMaaref, Egypt
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
51
Year
Archegoniate Course Title
Fourth
0816-421 Course Code
BIO 421 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Seventh BIO 335 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Name and study the major groups of Kingdom Plantae.
- Describe the features that distinguish non-vascular, seedless vascular plants and
gymnosperms from other plants.
- Trace the evolution of gymnosperm from seedless vascular plant, and that of flowering
plant from gymnosperm
Ob
jectives
Topics include: The history of Archegoniates, The non-vascular plants (bryophytes),
Seedless Vascular plants, and Gymnosperms.
Th
eoretica
l
Con
tent
External and internal structure of some species of Hepaticeae and Musci with special
references to the gametophytic and sporophytic generations of these plants - External and
internal structure of some species of gymnosperms- External and internal structure of some
species of vascular seedless plants, with special references to development of the steler
structure.
Pra
ctical
Con
tent
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
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Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Identify the major groups of Kingdom Plantae.
- Distinguish non-vascular, seedless vascular plants and gymnosperms from other
plants.
- Illustrate the evolution of plant from thallophytic plant to gymnosperm.
ILO
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Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent 40% 30% 30%
- -Megahed A. (1989): Bryophyta, King Saud University (Arabic).
- -Bosahby A. (1998): Practical Botany (Non-vascular plant). King Saud University
(Arabic).
- -Megahed A. (1996): Non vascular plants. King Saud University (Arabic).
- -Megahed A. (1983): Gymnosperms. King Saud University (Arabic).
- -El-Naghy M. (2005): Basis of general Botany. Al-Masriah (Arabic).
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
52
Year
Plant Economic Course Title
Fourth
0816-436 Course Code
BIO 436 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
2 0 2
Seventh
BIO 335 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Mention and recognize the economical importance of plants
- To identify plants that contain natural chemical compounds
- Mention the medical importance of some plants in the Kingdom
Ob
jectives
Introduction to the history of wild plants and planted, the importance of plants in human
life, plants and their importance in the industry, products of plants of economic importance
and medical. Study of natural chemical compounds in medicinal and aromatic plants.
To study how chemical compounds are derived from natural plants as well as how to
preserve them from damage. T
heo
retical
Con
tent
NO LAB
Pra
ctical
Con
tent
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Collect chemical extracts of different compounds
- State the benefits of medicinal and aromatic plants
- Differentiate between Alkaloid and Glycosides compounds
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لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
53
Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz , Mid-term Exam and Homework
Assessm
ent 50% - 50%
- Economic Botany. (2001). D. Mohammed Bahaa Hassan Tantawi, hard Jassim.
- Medicinal and aromatic plants. (1991). Wasim al-Hakim, publications Damascus.
- Medicinal plants in the south-west of Saudi Arabia. (1987). Hussein Ali Aboafatth.
- Plants and medicinal herbs (2000). Shahat, who doubles as Nasr Abu-Zeid, Cairo,
Casablanca Arabic for publication. _______
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
54
Year
Principles of Immunity Course Title
Fourth
0816-442 Course Code
BIO 442 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
2 1 1
Seventh BIO 347 Pre-requisites
At the end of the course, each student should be able to:
- Identify the major components of the immune system and describe their functions in health
and disease.
- Define the principal concepts of immune responses and conceptualize cellular interaction of
these immune responses.
- Apply aspects of immunology to understand the mechanisms of immune disorders and
discuss different perspectives.
- Discuss current research activities in the field and possible applications.
- Recall principle knowledge of immunology and its application in solving problems in local
community.
-Define some immunological techniques and their applications in research and disease
diagnosis.
Ob
jectives
The course provides basic knowledge and ability to give the student a broad understanding
of the immune system and its functions. The course is featured by gradual delivery of the
contents. It starts with the history of immunology, basic terminology and definition of
components of the immune systems. It proceeds then with the aspects of the innate immune
response to the pathogenic patterns, and the aspects of adaptive immune response to
antigens and cancer cells. Also, types of vaccines their corresponding immune responses are
covered. The course ends up with brief introduction to important immunological disorders
including hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency and autoimmunity.
Th
eoretica
l
Con
tent
The course includes practical part that teaches student basic skills to perform experiments
under aseptic conditions. It shows them how to dissect the lymphatic system, extract and
purify the white blood cells by Ficoll for subsequent cell culture. In addition, it trains
students how to recruit macrophages and purify them by adherence property. A wide range
of antigen-antibody reactions and their applications are covered as well including ELISA,
immunodiffusion and flow cytometry.
Pra
ctical
Con
tent
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Outline the key components of the innate and adaptive immune responses
- Characterize the mechanisms of immune responses and their interactions
- Define the cellular and molecular mechanisms of autoimmunity, hypersensitivity and
allergy
- Recognize current research advancement to explain immune response to self- and non-self-
antigens
- Show independent thinking and demonstrate self-esteem
- Research for recent knowledge in the field of immune responses
- Perform basic research through employing knowledge in handling, drug administration
and sample collection
ILO
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Final exam
Classroom
discussion
and
participati
on
Lab
exams Mid-term exam
Quizzes
Or short
theoretical
research
Assessm
ent
40 % 5 % 30 % 15% 10%
The scientific material of the course is prepared by instructors mainly from the following
book:
- Mohammad Sarhan. 2007. Principles of Immunology. 1st Edition. Dar Almanahej,
Amman, Jordan. (Arabic textbook)
- Abbas, A. K., Lichtman, A. H., Pillai, S. 2014. Basic Immunology, 4th Edition. ISBN
- 9781455758999. (English textbook) .
-
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
56
Year
Principles of Embryology Course Title
Fourth
0816-445 Course Code
BIO 445 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
2 1 1
Seventh BIO 222 & BIO 348 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Get general background in comparative embryology
- Study the developmental processes of fetus in different groups of vertebrates
- Study gamete formation, male and female reproductive systems, fertilization
- know the possible problems associated with fertiliazation and how to solve using modern
techniques
- To discuss some of the new trends in the field and relations with the ethics and values
- To deduce the type of cleavage knowing the type of egg .
Ob
jectives
Fundamental processes and concepts in embryonic development in vertebrates (Frog, Chick,
mammals), Gametogensis, Fertilization, Cleavage, Gastrulation, morphogenesis,
organogenesis, and fetal membranes and growth, analysis of some common developmental
defects.
Th
eoretica
l
Con
tent
Studying the mitosis and meiosis (movies, models, slides) – sections in testes and ovaries and
oviduct of different animal classes (an example from each) – structure of male and female
genital system of human (pictures and models) – early and late stages of cleavage, blastula,
and gastrula in Amphioxus, Toad, and Chicken – embryogenesis and formation of some
systems – chicks at different embryonic developmental stages.
Pra
ctical
Con
tent
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قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
57
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Recognize all terms and braches of embryology.
- Describe phylogenetic trend of specialization of gametes .
- Compare the embryogenesis of some vertebrate animals.
- Explain the multiple birth and formation of twins .
- Discuss the role of placenta in mammals .
ILO
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Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent 40% 30% 30%
Verma P.S.,Agarwal V.K.,Tyagi B.S.. (1986). Chordate Embryology, 7th
Edition. S. Chand &
Company LTD .
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
58
Year
Graduation Project Course Title
Fourth
0816-448 Course Code
BIO 448 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
2 2 -
Seventh BIO 347 – BIO 335 &
Department Approval Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
Develop the skills and knowledge required for effective research
Know about the process of doing research through using suitable scientific methods
Be able to give seminar and answer general and specific research questions
Develop skills in writing a research project
Ob
jectives
T
heo
retical
Con
tent
Dissection on scientific methods, formal of writing scientific paper, Selection of a subject
(topic) for research, practical experiment (in lab/field or both), data collection, data analysis
and then data interpretation and writing the paper, presentation and dissection
Pra
ctical
Con
tent
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
ILO
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لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
59
Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
61
Year Plant Physiology (2) Course Title
Fourth
0816-443 Course Code
BIO 433 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Eighth BIO 333 Pre-requisites
At the end of this course each student should be able to:
- Distinguish between the different methods used for elements detection.
- Explain the occurrence and availability of mineral elements.
- Define the functions of minerals with reference to their visual deficiency symptoms.
- Recognize the absorption and translocation of mineral salts in plant.
- Define the nature of plant growth regulators and their physiological roles in plant life
and flowering process.
- Illustrate how the growth regulators can be useful in plant growth and productivity.
Ob
jectives
Mineral nutrition in plant.
Essential macro elements and microelements &Non-Essential Elements.
Functions and deficiency symptoms of elements.
Functions and deficiency symptoms of elements.
Passive absorption: (Outer free space -Ion exchange- Dornan's equilibrium -Mass Flow).
Active absorption :)Carrier concept -Factors affecting salts absorption.
Plant growth and factors affecting growth and bioassay of hormones.
Growth regulators (Plant hormones)- Action mechanism of promoters Auxins, gibberellins
and cytokinins.
Mechanism of inhibitors (Ethylene and Abscisic acid).
Phytochrome and Photoperiodism-Vernalization.
The movement in plant: (Phototropism- Geotropism - Chemotropism- Thigmotropism).
Stress Physiology: (Drought stress -Salt stress -Heat stress).
Th
eoretica
l Con
tent
Preparation of solid and water cultures. Preparation of nutrient media.
Detection methods of mineral elements in plant.
Effect of salts on the growth of plant.
Determination of minerals elements in plant.
Functions of the essential mineral elements and their deficiency symptoms on plant growth
Effect of plant hormones on plant growth.
Estimation of some organic compounds in plant (mono-di and polysaccrides).
Pra
ctical
Con
tent
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قسن علوم الحياة
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Department of Biological Sciences
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- Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Recognize the role of mineral nutrients, their functions and deficiency symptoms in
plant growth and development.
- The role of growth regulators, which are responsible for different features of plant
growth.
- Discuss the functions and deficiency symptoms of mineral elements and their
translocation
- mechanisms in plant.
- Demonstrate the physiological roles of plant hormones.
- Illustrate data in figures and interpret them.
Perform the laboratory work and use the appropriate laboratory tools and
apparatuses.
ILO
s
Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent 40% 30% 30%
- Devlin, R M (2000): Plant Physiology (Arabic text). Trans. by Sharaqi, M.M., Al-Dar-
Al-Arabia for Pub. & Dist.
- Wassfi. E. (1995): Growth regulators and flowering. Acad. Lib. Cairo. Egypt (Arabic
text).
- Hamad, A.M. (2001): Plant Physiology. New offset for printing (Arabic text).
- Alweheaby, M and Baslah, M. (1421h): Practical Plant Physiology 2nd ed., King Saud
Univ. Press. (Arabic text).
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
62
Year
Plant Cell & Tissue Culture Course Title
Fourth
0816-437 Course Code
BIO 437 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
2 1 1
Eighth BIO 348 Pre-requisites
At the end of the course, each student should be able to:
- Understand the principles, practices and applications of plant cell and tissue culture
in science, agriculture and industry.
- Design, execute and analyze results of experiments in plant cell and tissue culture.
- Gain hands-on experience and training in representative plant tissue culture
techniques.
- Be exposed to issues and challenges encountered in the area of plant tissue culture.
Ob
jectives
Introduction to plant cell and tissue culture. History of plant tissue culture. Scope and
importance of plant tissue culture. Laboratory requirements for tissue culture. Sterilization
and aseptic techniques. Plant cell culture media (media components): Water, Agar and
Sugars. Plant cell culture media (media components): Mineral salts, pH and Osmotic
potential. Roles of hormones and plant growth regulators (Auxins, Cytokinins, Gibberellins,
Oligosaccharins and Absicic acid). The effect of hormone balance on explant growth and
morphogenesis. Culture types: Types of and preparation of media. Suspension culture and
solid culture and their characteristics. Callus formation and multiplication. Protoplasts
isolation and fusion. Anther culture. Embryo culture. Endosperm culture. Cell culture,
Ovule culture and Shoot tip culture. Role of plant cell culture and biotechnology in crop
improvement.
Th
eoretica
l Con
tent
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
63
Introduction to plant cell and tissue culture techniques. Identifying the different equipment
and designs needed for tissue culture lab. Identifying the different methods of sterilization.
Solution and expressing concentration of solutions: molar concentration, volume percentage,
weight percentage. Solution and expressing concentration of solutions: normal
concentration, part per million (ppm). Preparation of stock solutions. Preparing MS
medium to perform different cultures. Germination of seeds of monocot plant. Attempts to
induce callus from monocot germinated seeds from different explants. Design an experiment
for cell suspension culture using callus obtained from previous experiment. Germination of
seeds of dicot plants. Attempts to induce callus from dicot germinated seeds from different
explants. Design an experiment for cell suspension culture using callus obtained from
previous experiment.
Pra
ctical C
on
tent
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Explain the scientific expressions and principles of plant cell and tissue culture and
also the aseptic techniques of the lab and instruments.
- Differentiate between the different types of media and explants.
- Identify the roles of each type of vitamins and hormones in the determination of the
type of culture and propagation.
- Apply the plant tissue culture techniques in commercial aspects and its economic
importance.
ILO
s
Final Written
Examination Practical Part Quiz and Mid-term Exam.
Assessm
ent 40 % 30 % 30 %
- Fikry G. Fahmy, (2003). Plant Tissue Culture. Scientific Book House for Publishing
and distribution, Egypt.
- Abd Elmoteleb Sayed and Mobasher S. Omar, (1990). Principles of Plant Tissue
Culture.
- Mohamed A. Saman, (1988), "Plant Tissue Culture Principles", Baghdad University
Press.
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
64
ear
Comparative Anatomy Course Title
Fourth
0816-441 Course Code
BIO 441 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Eighth BIO 222 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Learn the structure of different organ systems in Vertebrates
- Compare the structure and function of body systems
- Understand the adaptation of body organ system and how they fit to specific ecological
conditions.
Ob
jectives
Detailed study of comparative anatomical structures of different classes of Vertebrates
including: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Circulatory, Excretory , and Nervous system.
An emphasis on the functional significance of structures and how suit to fit to different
ecological conditions.
Th
eoretica
l
Con
tent
Study of Integumentary System :- the skin of ; Amphioxus, Cyclostomes , Elasmobranchii ,
Osteichthyes , Reptilia , Aves and Mammals – Study of skeletal System ; skull of Dogfish ,
Bolti , Frog , Turtles , Lizards , Pigeon , Rabbit and Rat – Study of : - pectoral girdile and
skeleton of pectoral fin , pelvic girdile and skeleton of pelvic fin of Elasmobranchii , pectoral
girdile and skeleton of pectoral fin , pelvic girdile and skeleton of pelvic fin of Osteichthyes ,
pectoral girdile , sternum , fore limb pelvic girdile , hind limb , vertebral column of
Amphibia , pectoral girdile , sternum , fore limb pelvic girdile , hind limb , vertebral column
of Reptilia , pectoral girdile , sternum , fore limb pelvic girdile , hind limb , vertebral
column , ribs of Aves , pectoral girdile , sternum , fore limb pelvic girdile , hind limb ,
vertebral column , ribs of Mammals .
Pra
ctical C
on
tent
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
65
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Sketch the structure of different organ systems of different vertebrates animals .
- Compare between the structures and functions of body systems of animals starting with the
lower animals ending to higher ones .
- Explain the adaptation which occurred to the body organ system to suite the specific
environmental conditions for each group of animal .
ILO
s
Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent 40 % 30 % 30 %
- Abd Alrahman M.F. (1992). Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates, Academic Bookshop ,
Cairo, Egypt .
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
66
Year
Animal Physiology (2) Course Title
Fourth
0816-443 Course Code
BIO 443 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
3 1 2
Eighth BIO 347 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- The functional organization of the mammalian nervous and endocrine systems, which
implicated in the coordination and integration of the physiological and behavioral
mechanisms that maintain homeostasis of the internal environment of the organism.
- The general concepts of resting potential, action potential and synaptic transmission of the
electrical impulse.
- The reflex arc.
- The sensory perception and receptors.
- The risks of drug and alcohol addiction on nervous system and life.
- The reproductive system and reproduction.
- The basis of how an efficient excretory system in mammals operates and the
interrelationship between kidney structure and function.
- A brief introduction to the terminology and general concepts of skeletal muscle
contraction and its neural control.
Ob
jectives
Resting and action potentials, synapses and neurotransmitters, the central nervous system
and peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous systems, reflex arc - sensory receptors,
vision, nearsighted and farsighted, hearing and balance, tasting and smelling - Chemical
messengers and cell communication, classification of hormones, mechanisms of hormones
action, hormones hypersecretion and hyposecretion, hypothalamus and pituitary gland,
thyroid and parathyroid glands, islets of Langerhans, adrenal glands, gonads, male and
female reproductive system, menstrual cycle, fertilization - structure of skeletal muscles,
sarcomere, mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction, excitation-contraction coupling,
muscle twitch, isotonic and isometric contractions, summation, tetanus and fatigue, neural
control of skeletal muscles contraction, monosynaptic and disynaptic reflex - Urinary
system, structure and functions of the kidney, micturition reflex, urine formation,
homeostasis, renal control of fluid and acid-base balance and blood pressure
Th
eoretica
l Con
tent
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
67
Handling, injecting (via different routes), anesthetizing, and collecting blood samples from
experimental animals (animal model: Rabbit) - Dissecting and exposing the urinary and
reproductive systems of experimental animals (animal model: Rat) - Dissecting sheep’s
brain, eye and kidney and comparing their basic structure with such organs in human model
- Studying models/figures showing vertebrates brain evolution (started from amphibian and
ended with human) - Neuron structure - Functions of sensory receptors in skin, eye, ear,
nose and taste buds; and urine formation - Identifying histological slides showing the fine
structure of central and peripheral nervous system, sensory organs, endocrine glands,
neuromuscular junction and kidney - Using different laboratory instruments efficiently,
performing some bioassays, analysing and interpreting figures and graphs and applying the
obtained data in diagnosing endocrine glands abnormalities and kidney dysfunction (such as
glucose tolerance test and kidney functions test) - Induction and distinguishing between
hyper- and hypo-glycaemic comas - Using the myograph to record the contraction of skeletal
muscles in response to different stimuli - Analysing the urine samples (physically, chemically
and microscopically) and predicting the abnormalities in organs functions.
Pra
ctical C
on
tent
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Recall the general functions of nervous systems.
- Compare between the general structure and functions of the CNS and PNS and their
divisions.
- Sketch the general structure of a neuron.
- Differentiate between, sensory, motor and interneurons in terms of their location and
general function.
- Explain a simple reflex arc and its components, the general concept of a resting potential
- Identify the general concept of action potential
- Discuss the basic events that take place at a synapse
- Enumerate the types of receptors that found in human, their locations and general
function.
- Sketch the anatomy of the mammalian eye.
- Identify the basic process of sight.
- Explain the adjustment to near and far vision and other sensory perception such as
hearing, tasting and smelling.
- Predict the mechanism of action of hormones based on their chemical structure.
- Relate the hypothalamus and the pituitary.
- Apply the information gained from the functions of hormones to predict the symptoms of
some cases of abnormal hormone production.
- Explain the general structure of a contractile unit (sarcomere).
- Describe the general concept of the "Sliding Filament Theory" of muscle contraction and
its neural control.
- Differentiate between the neuromuscular junction and motor units.
- Apply the information gained from studying the skeletal muscle energy metabolism to
predict the cause of fatigue and how to avoid it.
- Discuss urine formation and the neural and hormonal control of renal functions.
- Identify the regulation of body fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance.
- Apply the information gained from studying the kidney and urine formation to predict
the effect of diabetes mellitus & arteriosclerosis on renal efficiency and urine composition.
- Sketch body organs and tissues.
ILO
s
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
68
Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz
Assessm
ent 40 % 30 % 30 %
- Fox, S. I. (2002): Human Physiology. 7th
Edition (International Edition), McGrow-Hill
Companies, New York, USA.
- Guyton, A. C. and Hall, J. E. (2000). Textbook of Medical Physiology. 10th
Edition, W.B.
Saunders, Philadelphia, USA.
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
69
Year
Animal Ecology & Behavior Course Title
Fourth
0816-446 Course Code
BIO 446 Course Designation
Level
Total Lab Lect
Credit Hours
2 - 2
Eighth BIO 213 and BIO 347 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
Recognize the basic concepts of population ecology of different habitats.
Define basic ecological terms, and fields.
Distinguish patterns, mechanisms and scales in ecology.
Realize how organisms interact with each other and their physical environment.
Describe the different patterns of behavior in animals.
Recognize the importance of behaviour in ecological adaptation and social interactions.
Explain the neural - endocrinal basis of behavior.
Define the different types of behavior and trace their evolutionary development in animals
(evolutionary/ ecological behavior).
Ob
jectives
An Introduction to Animal Ecology and basic definitions.- Ecological factors and the
distribution of living organisms- Population Ecology- Population growth- An introduction
including definition of behavior, importance of studying behavior, behavioral responses-
Branches of animal behavior- Ecology and adeptness of behavior- Examples on behavioral
adaptations to different ecosystems- Social behavior- Communication in social animals-
Sexual behaviour in animals and parental care- Learning and experience- Physiological,
neural and hormonal bases of animal behavior- Physiological, neural and hormonal bases of
animal behavior.
Th
eoretica
l Con
tent
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
71
No lab sessions for the course
Pra
ctical
Con
tent
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
Define the organisms limiting factors and tolerance levels.
Explain the influence of environmental factors on population growth and dynamics.
Recognize behavioural concepts.
Enumerate different patterns of animal behaviour with relevant examples.
ILO
s
Written Examination Practical Examination Quiz and Mid-term Exam
Assessm
ent 50% 0 50%
1- Alia Boran and Mohammed Hmdan (2003). Ecology. Dar Al-Shorouk for Printing
and Publishing. Jordan.
2- Animal Behavior (An evolutionary approach). John AlCock. 1998. 6th edition,
Sunderland, USA.
3- Behavioral Ecology (An evolutionary approach). Krebs and Davis. 2001. 4th edition,
Blackwell Science, USA.
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
71
Year
Biodiversity Course Title
Fourth 0816-447 Course Code
BIO 447 Course Designation
Level
Total Practical Lecture Credit Hours
2 - 2
Eighth BIO 213 – BIO 335 Pre-requisites
The students will be introduced to the following:
- Define the meaning of biodiversity.
- Understand the importance of Biodiversity to human (in medical and economy) and to
environment
- Know about the effect of climatic change on biodiversity and the rate of biodiversity
degradation locally and worldwide .
- Determine the factors affecting Biodiversity on land and water
- Know about the conservational biology and the concept of the natural protected areas in
the Saudi Arabia and Arab World.
Ob
jectives
Topics will include: Plant and Microbial diversity, Distribution of higher plant and Animal
on the world. Animal diversity through geologic periods, protected areas in Saudi Arabia
and the Arab countries, Factors causing degradation of animal and plant diversity,
Assessment of the biodiversity importance in medicine and economics, Seeds and gene
banks, Ethics and maintaining biodiversity
Th
eoretica
l
Con
tent
No lab sessions for the course
Pra
ctical
Con
tent
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
72
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Define biodiversity.
- Describe the importance of biodiversity in medical and economy.
- Discuss the effect of climatic change on biodiversity.
- Contrast the rate of biodiversity degradation locally and worldwide.
- List the factors affecting Biodiversity on the different habitats.
- Sketch the conservational biology and natural protected areas in the Saudi Arabia and
Arab World.
- Identify the importance of genetic and seeds banks.
ILO
s
Written
Examination
Practical
Examination Quiz and Mid-term Exam
Assessm
ent 50% - 50%
Referen
ces
لجاهعة الولك فيص كلية العلوم
قسن علوم الحياة
King Faisal University
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
73
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