Biology Programme Appendices

344 Pages·2017·4.48 MB·English

by  Dr Yaser

Biology Programme

Appendices

Appendix: BIOL06
Table of Content

General Biology (BIOL101)
Cell Biology (BIOL211)
General genetics (BIOL212)
Systematic Botany (BIOL221)
Systematic Zoology (BIOL231)
General Ecology (BIOL241)
Basic Biochemistry (BIOL311)
Molecular Biology (BIOL312)
Plant Taxonomy (BIOL322)
General Microbiology (BIOL324)
Research Design & Methodology (BIOL327)
Invertebrates (BIOL331)
Chordates (BIOL332)
Animal Histology (BIOL333)
Plant Morphology and Anatomy (BIOL353)
Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS (BIOL355)
Natural Resources Management (BIOL357)
Toxicology (BIOL359)
Plant Physiology (BIOL367)
Basic Animal Physiology (BIOL368)
Hydrobiology (BIOL372)
Biodiversity (BIOL373)
Economic Zoology (BIOL383)
Principles of Biotechnology (BIOL417)
Environmental Pollution (BIOL418)
Archegoniate and Phycology (BIOL419)
Environmental Soil Science (BIOL420)
Plant Ecology (BIOL422)
Animal Ecology and Behavior (BIOL431)
Entomology (BIOL433)
Immunology (BIOL434)
Parasitology (BIOL435)
Animal Embryology (BIOL436)
Fauna and Flora of Saudi Arabia (BIOL437)
Applied Microbiology (BIOL476)
Advanced Plant physiology (BIOL490)
Enzymology (BIOL493)
Advanced Animal Physiology (BIOL496)
Research project (BIOL497)
Organic Chemistry (CHEM270)
Physical Geology (GEOL201)
Attachment 2 (e)

Course Specifications

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment

T6. Course Specifications

General Biology (BIOL101)
Course Specifications

Institution: Hail University Date: 16/10/2016

College/Department: Faculty of science/ Department of Biology

A. Course Identification and General Information

1. Course title and code: General Biology/BIOL101

2. Credit hours: : 4 hours
Contact hours: ( 3 hour /lecture + 3 hour /Lab)
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered: General Biology

(If it is a general elective that is available in many programs, indicate this rather than listing the programs.)

4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course:
Male :Dr. Abdelmuhsin Abdelgadir
Female: Dr. Nahed M. Mansour
5. Level/year at which this course is offered: 1st Year /Level I/II

6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): N/A

7. Co-requisites for this course (if any): N/A

8. Location if not on main campus: N/A

9. Mode of Instruction (tick () the appropriate box):
90
a. Traditional classroom What percentage?
✓

b. Blended (traditional and online) What percentage?

c. E-learning What percentage?

d. Correspondence What percentage?


f. Other What percentage? 10

Comments:
Tutorials are used as additional method of teaching to improve the learning capabilities of students
B. Objectives

1. What is the main purpose for this course?
The course provides students with the fundamental concepts and knowledge of modern biology.
It focuses on cellular structure and levels of biological organization and diversity.
The course prepares students for their upper level courses.

2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g.
increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in the
field)
a- Continuous reading references, new books, published papers in well known journals and from the worldwide webs.
b- Place supplemental reading material in the blackboard interface.
c- Annual review of course by departmental course planning committee.
d- Encourage students to use the online and e-learning (black board).

C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form used in Bulletin or handbook)

Course Description:
Introduction: Themes in the study of life, Structure and function of large biological molecules, A tour in the cell, Cell
membrane structure and function, The cell cycle. Key roles of cell division. Mitosis, Meiosis and sexual life cycle.
Meiosis Vs Mitosis, Plant structure, growth and development, Photosynthesis and cellular respiration, Biodiversity:
Bacteria and Archaea, Protista and fungi, Plant diversity, Introduction to animal diversity: Invertebrates, vertebrates.
Biology 8th ed. (2008); Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B –Pearson International Edition.

1. Topics to be Covered:

No. of
List of Topics Contact hours
Weeks
Introduction: Themes in the study of life 1 3
Structure and function of large biological molecules 2 6
A tour in the cell 2 6
Cell membrane structure and function 1 3
The cell cycle. Key roles of cell division. Mitosis 1 3
Meiosis and sexual life cycle. Meiosis Vs Mitosis. 1 3
Plant structure, growth and development 1 3
Photosynthesis and cellular respiration 1 3
Biodiversity: Bacteria and Archaea, Protista and fungi 1 3
Plant diversity 1 3
Introduction to animal diversity: Invertebrates, vertebrates 2 6
Revision. Open session 1 3
2. Practical topics to be Covered

List of Topics No. of Contact Hours
Weeks
Biological safety and measurements I 1 3
Biological safety and measurements II 1 3
(lab equipments and measurements)
Microscope and applications 1 3
Cell structure and function 2 6
Biological macromolecules I, II 2 6
Midterm exam
Permeability and osmosis 1 3
Mitosis and meiosis I, II 2 6
Metabolism (photosynthesis, cellular respiration) 1 3
Biodiversity of pants and animals I, II 2 6
Revision 2 6
Final practical exam

2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):

Laboratory Total
Lecture Tutorial Practical Other
or Studio KSA* ECTS
(Self-study)
Contact Hours 45 45 90 90 180
3 1 -- 4 7.2
Credit
*Self-study is not included

3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week:
2

4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and
Teaching Strategy
In the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column.
First, insert the suitable and measurable course learning outcomes required in the appropriate learning
domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting teaching strategies that fit and align
with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third, insert appropriate assessment methods
that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each course learning outcome, assessment
method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated learning and
teaching process. (Courses are not required to include learning outcomes from each domain.)
Code NQF Learning Domains Course Teaching Course Assessment
# And Course Learning Outcomes Strategies Methods
1.0 Knowledge
1.1 Describe the fundamental concepts, theories a- Using scientific Exams. Quizzes
and principles of modern biology. illustration such as slides, Home works
diagrams, pictures and group assignments
animations.

b- Weekly assignment(s)
and reports.
1.2 Recognize knowledge in different areas of a- lectures Exams, Quizzes
specialization of the biology. Home works
Oral discussion.
1.3 Demonstrate understanding of the biological a- lectures Quizzes, exams
subject’s inputs to the development of Home works
Oral discussion.
knowledge about origin, different levels and
complexity of life.
2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1 Compare and integrate data and information a- Using visual Exams, Quizzes.
from different scientific resources. presentations. Home works
b- Individual or group Oral discussion

assignments related to the group assignments
topics followed by oral
presentation.
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1 Tackle sufficient practical skills appropriate to Carrying out basic Oral discussion
the different biological topics under study to Laboratory work. group assignments
Home works
ensure competence.
laboratory work
3.2 Show ability to act independently with minimal a- Weekly tutorial Oral discussion
supervision or as a part of a team within b- Group discussions. group assignments
Home works
standard guidelines.
C-Carrying out basic laboratory work
Laboratory work.

4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1 Employ the internet and electronic databases as a-Small group discussions Oral Discussion
a source of information and a mean of Group assignments.
b-Focusing on weakness Home works
communication.
points after quiz(s) or
homework assessments. and laboratory reports

c-E-library and available
important websites of cell
biology.

d-Presentation of modern
animations of related
cellular mechanisms to
simplify the theory.
5.0 Psychomotor
5.1 Illustrate microscopic samples, anatomical and lectures, Demonstrations Practical exams, home
morphological features correctly and work and Laboratory
accurately. performance,
LAB REPORTS

5. Map course LOs with the program LOs. (Place course LO#s in the left column and program LO #s
across the top.)
Program Learning Outcomes
Course
(Use Program LO Code #s provided in the Program Specifications)
LOs #
1.1 1.3 1.7 2.1 3.1 3.3 4.4 5.3
1.1 
1.2 
1.3 
2.1 
3.1 
3.2 
4.1 
5.1 

6. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester

Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination, Proportion of Total
Week Due
speech, oral presentation, etc.) Assessment
Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination, speech, Week Due Proportion of Total
1
oral presentation, etc.) Assessment

Class activities including (Quizzes and participation in open continuous 5%
2
discussions)

Majors theoretical exams 5th , 10 th 20%
3
week
Laboratory activities (Student work- safety- skills – working in continuous 5%
4
groups, quiz)
Mid practical exam 8 th week 10%
5
Final practical exam 14th week 15%
6
Final exam multiple choice- short assay- labeling – drawing- 15-16th 45%
7
memorizing – discussion- solving problems) week
Total 100%
8

D. Student Academic Counseling and Support

1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and
academic advice. (Include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week.)
6 Office hours / week.
Laboratory assistance

E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks:
Biology 8th ed. (2008); Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B –Pearson International Edition.
2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.):None
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc):
None
4. List Electronic Materials, Websites: Facebook, Twitter, etc:
5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, software and professional standards or
regulations: www.Sciencedirect.com www.pearson.com

F. Facilities Required

Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of seats in
classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.):
Lecture rooms: Number of seats in each class room would be up to 34 seats.
Laboratories: Number of seats in each class room would be up to 34 seats
2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.):
Active board- Computers connected to internet
3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list):
Well-equipped laboratory

G. Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes

1. Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching:
1. Direct question in the class
2. Questionnaires
3. Course evaluation by instructor
4. Course evaluation by internal reviewers
5. Course evaluation by external reviewers
2. Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department:
Program coordinator will receive a feedback from student regularly

3. Processes for Improvement of Teaching:
The course report by instructor will be taken in consideration for the upcoming semester.

4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an independent
member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample of
assignments with staff at another institution)
1. Check marking by an independent member teaching staff of a sample of student work.
2. Periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample of assignments with staff at another institution

5. Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for
improvement.

Discussion with stakeholders and graduates eventually to obtain the feedback from them.
Name of Course Instructor: __ Dr. Abdelmuhsin Abdelgadir_______________
Dr. Nahed M. Mansour
Signature: ________ _________ Report Completion Date:

Program Coordinator:_Dr .Yasser Ezzat Shahein
_____________________________________________________
Signature: ________________ Date Received: _________________________