0304101  Introduction to general chemistry

3 Credit hours

This course includes topics stoicheometric Determinations, structure of the atom, electronic configuration of the elements, gases, Properties of solids, liquids and solutions, thermo-chemistry, and principles of chemical bonding.

(No Prerequisite)

0304103 Introduction to general chemistry laboratory

1 Credit hours

The laboratory part includes experiments designed to develop skills in the use and handling of laboratory equipments. This course will cover twelve experiments discussed in chemistry 0304101.

( No Prerequisite)

0302101   Introductory Physics

3 Credit hours

Measurements, motion, kinematics and  dynamics, fluid dynamics, temperature and heat capacitors, current and resistance, direct current, geometrical optics and shadows, microscope, eye and vision.

(No Prerequisite).

0302111  Introduction to experimental Physics

1 Credit hours

Energy and conservation of energy, linear momentum and collisions, rotation around a fixed axes, angular momentum, electric field, Gauss law, electric potential, magnetic field sources, electromagnetic induction, harmonic oscillatory motion, waves, interference and diffraction.

(No Prerequisite)

0303101:Introduction to Computer Science

4 Credit hours

The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction on computer science. Binary numbers and formats, Hexadecimal notation, Conversion between binary and hexadecimal, Memory representation. Computer programming languages, Machine language, Assembly language, High level languages: compilation and interpretation Problem solving before programming. Analyze problems and devise algorithms to produce solutions to problems, a top down approach of Problem analysis .Implementing algorithms in the Java Object Oriented high level computer programming language. Data types, Variables, expressions, Input and output, Control structures, Arrays.

(No Prerequisite)

0306101 Introduction to Environmental Sciences

3 Credit hours

This course is designed to introduce scientific principles and problem solving techniques used to evaluate the effects of human activities on the Environment. Topics will include the sustainability and stewardship of the natural resources. Natural and anthropogenic environmental hazards such as air and water pollution, waste disposal, the impact of commercial and industrial activities, as well as population and urbanization. Basic chemistry, geology and physics will be introduced throughout the course to explain and expand on these topics.(No Prerequisite)

0306101 Introduction to Mathematics

3 Credit hours

Limits and continuity of functions. The derivative, rate of chance, the chain rule, and related rates. Derivatives of trigonometric functions.  Extreme value theorem, the mean value, and curve sketching.  Anti-derivatives, the definite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.

(No Prerequisite)

0305101Introduction to Biology

4 Credithours

Introductory topics related to living organisms, plant, animal and human.  These topics Include: diversity of life, molecules of life, the cell, energy transformation processes, DNA and genetics, multi cellular organization and reproduction.

The laboratory part is designed to enrich the conceptual understanding of the topics addressed in the theoretical part; the experiments are designed to develop skills in the use and handling laboratory equipments and biological materials, as well as learning related techniques.

(No Prerequisite)

0305102Principles of Life Sciences

4 Credithours

General study of cell and the various systems, which make up the living organism. Topics include hormones and their actions, Nutrition in plants& animals. Gas Exchange, cardiovascular system, body fluids, reproduction and nervous system.

Laboratory experiments will be related to topics taught in the theoretical part of the course.        

(Prerequisite: 0305101)

0305211Invertebrate Zoology

3 Credit hours

Study of organisms belonging to major invertebrate phyla, their habitual morphology, classification and various organ systems. Emphases on inter relationships between structure of organisms and their physiological activities.

Laboratory part includes experiments designed to illustrate the topics covered in the theoretical part.(Prerequisite: 0305102)

0305212Vertebrate Zoology

3 Credit hours

The aim of this introductory course is to assist the student in gaining knowledge of the principles and major concepts of comparative vertebrate anatomy.  Emphasis throughout will be on basic patterns of vertebrate structure studied from an evolutionary point of view, the laboratory part includes experiments designed to illustrate topics covered in the theoretical part.

(Prerequisite: 0305102)

0305213 Cell Biology

3 Credit hours

A study of the cell theory, cell types and their various components and functions.  Homeostasis of internal environment, energy requirements, membrane structure and function, chromosomal makeup and function cell division.

(Prerequisite: 0305102)

0305216 Organic Biochemistry

3 Credit hours

Study of the organic chemistry of biological molecules, with special emphasis on carbonyl chemistry. This course introduces the student to the nomenclature and properties of the major organic functional groups. In this course, the basic structure, properties and reactivity of biological molecules is considered.

(Prerequisite: 0305101)

0305226 Botany 1

3 Credit hours

Introductory topics related to evolution of nonvascular plants. Microbial organisms (i.e. bacteria and fungi) related to plant life with their botanical effect, and economical value. Description of lower plant groups: thallophytes, bryophytes, seedless and gymnosperms. Emphasis will be on their morphology, life cycle and economic importance.

Laboratory: experiments designed to clarify subjects taught in the theoretical part with focus on economic applications and technologies.  Particular attention will be paid to microscopic examination.

(Prerequisite: 0305102)

0305227 Botany 2

3 Credit hours

Introduction to higher plant diversity and ecology. Study of plant anatomical structures of Angiosperms. Detailed study of structure, function and development of plant organs such as roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds. With emphasis on economical importance.

Laboratory, Focus on preparation and examination of botanical slides to study internal and external structures of plant organs.

(Prerequisite: 0305226)

0305251 Embryology

3 Credit hours

Comparative study of the early stages of development of various animals, primarily vertebrates. Organ system development in higher vertebrates, such as birds and human. Laboratory part is designed to illustrate the topics covered in the theoretical part.

(Prerequisite: 0305102)

0305261 Microtechniques

2 Credit hours

Laboratory training includes specimen preparation (fixation, embedding, sectioning, and staining). Microtome and microscope operations.

(Prerequisite: 0305102)

0305262  Biochemistry 1

3 Credit hours

Chemistry of bio-molecules. Detailed study of the composition of living matter: bio-molecules. Topics covered include the chemistry and function of amino acids and peptides, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes; mechanisms and kinetic. Biochemistry of nucleic acids; nucleic acid based processes, such as replication and transcription.

(Prerequisite: 0305216)

0305311  Parasitology

3 Credit hours

Introduction to parasitism and relationships of parasites with their hosts.  Study of different parasites including their morphology, life cycle, and their distribution.  Their ability to adapt to various environmental conditions.  Stress on parasites of the area.

Laboratory: experiments are designed to serve the theoretical part.

(Prerequisite: 0305211)

0305312Animal Physiology

3 Credit hours

Analysis of the basic physiological principles pertaining to animals with special emphasis on the mammalian systems. The following topics will be considered in details: homeostasis, nervous system, muscles, major senses including vision and hearing, and respiratory system.

Laboratory:  experiments will correspond with those topics addressed in the theoretical part.        (Prerequisite: 0305212)

0305313Animal Physiology 2

3 Credit hours

This is a continuation of part one; it includes study of the basic principles of the following topics; blood and its function, cardiovascular system, digestive system, endocrine system, reproductive and excretory systems. (Prerequisite: 0305312)

0305321Plant Physiology

3 Credit hours

Study of the basic chemical pathways in plant metabolism, respiration photosynthesis, and nitrogen metabolism. Soil water uptake and movement, translocation and the nutrition of plants will also be studied, along with the general idea about germination, dormancy, flowering and growth regulators. Laboratory work will emphasize the study of water relations in plants. Experiments looking at the effect of hormones on plant growth and development are designed to illustrate topics covered in the lecture part.

(Prerequisite: 0305227)

0305322Plant anatomy

3 Credit hours

The study of internal organization of the plant body and different tissues, such as darenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma, fibres. stomata, phloem, xylem. The difference between monocotyledons and dicotyledons, study of the root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit and seed.

The laboratory part includes microscopic work and preparation of thin section materials. 

(Prerequisite: 0305227)

0305323Plant taxonomy

3 Credit hours

Study of the major families of flowering plants, their identifying characteristics, variation in internal and external organizations from an evolutionary point of view, principles of plant collection for the herbarium.

Laboratory stresses practical identification and field work.

(Prerequisite: 0305227)

0305331Microbiology

4Credit hours

Characteristics of microorganisms. Fundamental aspects of prokaryotes (ultra structure of bacteria), fungi, study of metabolism, energy production and genetics. Ecology of microorganisms will be studied.

The laboratory part includes experiments designed to illustrate the topics covered in the lectures. (Prerequisite: 0305213)

0305341Ecology 1

3Credit hours

Basic ecological principles and concepts starting from the biotic and abiotic terrestrial and aquatic environments affecting the ecology of creatures at the individual, population, community, ecosystem, landscape and global levels. Organization of community and population levels. The course seeks to develop a basic comprehension of ecology as a science concerned with the relationships among organisms and their biotic and abiotic environments, and to gain an awareness of the hypotheses and concepts central to the study of ecology.(Prerequisite: 0305102)

0305342Ecology 2

3Credit hours

Development and evolution of ecosystem, fresh water, marine and, terrestrial habitats. We will look at application and technology, resources, pollution and environmental health, radiation ecology, remote sensing, ecology of space travel application of human ecology, and future prospects.

The laboratory part includes experiments and field trips, with an emphasis on plants and animals preservation.(Prerequisite: 0305341)

0305345Genetics

3Credit hours

Basic concepts of population genetics and classical principles of heredity. Aspects of mutation, and phenotype to establish dominancy genes.

(Prerequisite: 0305213)

0305350Biochemistry 2

3Credit hours

Bioenergetics and metabolic control. Topics covered include a detailed study of intermediary metabolism and its control mechanisms, biosynthesis and degradation of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides.(Prerequisite: 0305262)

0305353Plant biochemistry

3Credit hours

Study of primary metabolites including, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Biosynthesis of secondary metabolites will be studied and emphasis is placed on enzymatic control.

Laboratory part will focus on detection of biochemical molecules by different techniques.

(Prerequisite: 0305321)

0305354Animal behavior

3Credit hours

An introduction to the processes and conditions that determine the behaviour of animals. Emphasis will be placed on anatomical and physiological foundations of behaviour.  Social behaviour and the relationship between behaviour and ecology. The laboratory part includes experiments designed to clarify the lecture part. (Prerequisite: 0305312)

0305355Principles of nutrition 

3Credit hours

An introduction to the principles of nutrition. Emphasis is placed on the basic nutritional needs of humans. Importance of food in health and disease including those resulting from malnutrition.

(Prerequisite: 0305350)

0305356Plant nutrition

3Credit hours

Study of nutrients, which are essential for plant life. Emphasis is placed on deficiency and methods to solve problems of plant diseases.

(Prerequisite: 0305321)

0305380Cell and tissue culture

3 Credit hours

This course looks at the growth of plant and animal cells and tissues in vitro under controlled environmental conditions; sterilization and preparation of artificial medium; and addition of hormones and growth factors. Growth curves & growth properties will be examined.

(Prerequisite: 0305213)

0305382Biotechnology

3Credit hours

Introduction to biotechnology. Focus on cell culture and conditions required for in vitro culture. Tools, advantages and risks of biotechnology will be described. Relation of biotechnology with other sciences will be discussed.

(Prerequisite: 0305213)

0305401Biodiversity

3Credit hours

The course will focus on the biological principles relevant to the conservation of biodiversity at the genetic, population, and community as well as landscape levels. Due to the cross-disciplinary nature of ecology and biological conservation, some of the social, philosophical, and economic dimensions of biological conservation will also be addressed. Our focus will be on applications and problem solving in conservation biology. Basic and advanced ecological processes will also be discussed.

(Prerequisite: 0305341)

0305402Bioethics

3Credit hours

Effect of science on society. Effect of society's ideology (i.e. religion) on development of scientific research. The ethical concern about the impact of the biosciences will be addressed. Focus on ethical conduct of scientific research. The impact of issues at the interface of science and religion and religious responses to new scientific achievements.

(Prerequisite: Department).

0305417Entomology

3Credit hours

The course will cover all facets of entomology – including morphology, physiology, behaviour, taxonomy, ecology, and general habits of insects. Structural and functional adaptations used to cope up with environmental and nutritional conditions will also be addressed. Practical aspects will be stressed wherever necessary. The laboratory will focus on insect identification. Lab sessions are intended to provide students with hands-on experience with the collection and identification of different insect orders, families, and with their ecology. (Prerequisite: 0305211)

0305418Plant production

3Credit hours

Propagation of plants. Study plant growth and development under optimum conditions for large-scale production. Focus on agricultural botany.

(Prerequisite: 0305321)

0305419Green house management

3Credit hours

The importance of using greenhouses for production of plants or their food products.

The establishment and administration of greenhouses. Study the control of the environment of greenhouses.(Prerequisite: 0305321)

0305421Plant Biotechnology

3Credit hours

Introduction to initiation and establishment of plant tissue cultures under aseptic technique, control and growth of plant cultures under optimum conditions. Micro propagation and production of natural products will be examined.

(Prerequisite: 0305321)

0305422Mycology

3Credit hours

Study of different types of fungi, including their development. Life cycles, reproduction, and optimal conditions for their growth, with an emphasis on those that are economically important. The laboratory section will include experiments designed to cultivate isolate and identify the various types of fungi, especially those responsible for food spoilage and diseases.

(Prerequisite: 0305226)

0305423Plant pathology

3Credit hours

Introduction to the basic principles involved in plant diseases. Emphasis on the identification of organisms infecting economical field crops, vegetables and tree fruits. A study of deficiency, diseases and their control. Laboratory stress on practical identification, visual observations and microscopic work of different plant diseases. (Prerequisite: 0305331)

0305433Industrial microbiology

3Credit hours

The subject deals with the use of microorganisms in the food hygiene, processing and technology, such as tanning, sausage & cheese production and food preservation. Further, recent methods used in microbiological quality control will be addressed. The practical part includes experiments designed to clarify the theoretical section. Also visits to dairy, meat and vegetable canning industries. 

(Prerequisite: 0305331)

0305441Human Genetics

3Credit hours

It proceeds from the genetic material of man through the behaviour of genes, in individuals, and in populations to the implications of human genetics on human society (human genome) through hereditary disease,  inheritance of human blood groups, and other outstanding traits.  Topic of gene therapy and gene mapping will be covered.

(Prerequisite: 0305345)

0305451Bio- processing

3Credit hours

An introduction to the principles of scientific research, the use of bibliographic resources, the proper form of scientific writing, an introduction to biostatistics and research techniques in the design and execution of biological research.

(Prerequisite: 0305262)

0305452Molecular Biology

3Credit hours

The course will provide information on basic principles and theories of molecular biology. The structure of the genetic material and the main processes that control DNA replication, transcription and translation will be studied. The practical side of the course will concentrate on DNA related techniques such as: DNA extraction, detection, hybridization, finger printing, genomic DNA libraries and PCR.  ( Prerequisite: 0305213)

0305455Medicinal Plants

3Credit hours

The primary objective of this course is providing the basic knowledge on medicinal plants and their drugs. The course includes information on the taxonomical, botanical, eco-physiological and biochemical characteristics of the most important species utilized as drugs, addressing the diversity and characteristics of their active ingredients. The lab will cover the different techniques of medicinal plant taxonomy, some crude drug bioassays and other relevant techniques.

(Prerequisite: 0305321)

0305463Medical entomology

3Credit hours

The course will cover all facets of medical entomology – including morphology, physiology, behaviour, taxonomy, ecology, and general habits of medically important insects and mites. Structural and functional adaptations used to cope with environmental and nutritional conditions will also be addressed.

In the practical part of the course, the students will be trained to identify specimens of the medically important insects and mites covered in the theoretical part, they will be asked to make their own collections. Moreover, field visits will be arranged to local municipalities and public health departments to familiarize students with the control measures and approaches being implemented. Bioassays of the efficiency of different control materials will be conducted.

(Prerequisite: 0305211)

0305471Marine Biology

3Credit hours

Study of the physical, chemical, and geological characteristics of marine ecology. Emphasis is placed on marine ecological systems, different nutritional levels, marine populations of sandy and rocky coasts of seas and oceans. Comparison of different marine habitats. Morphological and physiological adaptations in marine populations. (Prerequisite: 0305341)

0305481Genetic engineering

3 Credit hours

This laboratory course will provide students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in recombinant DNA technology, and to learn principles, protocols and applications of genetic engineering. Students will in addition be introduced to the transformation technology used to the genetic improvements of plants and transgenesis.(Prerequisite: 0305345)

0305483Bioinformatics

3Credit hours

Relation between genetic information and its function in living organisms. Genetic analysis to trace and establish relationship between closely related living organisms. (Prerequisite: 0305345)

0305484Biological control

3Credit hours

Concept and scope of biological control, identification of biological control agents, use of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoan, Richettsiae, nematodes, insects and other higher organisms in biological control, micro-organisms as sources of new toxins, determination of host spectrum for biological control agents, synergism of micro-organisms and chemical measures, interaction between biological control agents, safety of biological control agents for human and vertebrates, production of biological control agents in living systems as well as in artificial media, biological control in public health and agriculture, economics of biological control, modern trends in biological control.

(Prerequisite: 0305341)

0305485Bio-processing

3 Credit hours

The course is based on biotechnological applications. It is concerned with use of bio-processing skills to develop and design processes for the manufacture of biotechnology products. The course will review chemical separation and identification of Natural products from cells / tissues grown in vitro, and methods used to separate and purify proteins.

(Prerequisite: 0305262)

0305488Microbial biotechnology

3 Credit hours

This course reviews microbes used in biotechnology i.e. fermentation and production. Topics emphasize on microbial environment in relation to fields of genetic engineering and decomposition.

(Prerequisite: 0305382)

0305491Project

1 Credit hour

This course involves training the students on how to use the library, especially in finding recent developments in their respective major field journals and computer literature surveys are required.

Students are required to give a presentation over a thirty minutes period employing various means of clarification. The student is then requested to answer questions about his presentation.

(Prerequisite: 0305262)

0305492Special topics

3Credit hours

The aim of this course is to teach selected topics of current interest in the major fields of biology. Emphasis will be placed on recent literature and advances in biology.

(Prerequisite: 0305262)

0305499Research

3 Credit hours

The student chooses a topic in one of the major fields of biology with the consent of his department. The project should be completed and a written report submitted within one semester. Only those with very good averages are allowed to take this course.

(Prerequisite: 0305262)

0314300Public health

3Credit hours

The aim of this course is to teach students how to avoid infections that are caused by bacteria, viruses, molds, and protozoa, with the epidemiology, prevention and control of these infections. Stress on common local diseases.

(Prerequisite: 0305102)

0314332Diagnostic Microbiology   

3 Credit hours

This course looks at the role of pathogenic microbes in causing disease in humans. It will also introduce techniques employed in the isolation and identification of these microbes and their susceptibility to (antimicrobial) drugs.

(Prerequisite: 0305331)

0314411Diagnostic Parasitology

3 Credit hours

The course concentrates on the study of different laboratory methods used in the identification of medically important protozoan and helminthes diseases. Emphasis on detection and identification of diagnostic methods for the different parasites. Also the detection of parasitic infections by immunological methods (agglutination and ELISA test), and by DNA based methods (PCR).

(Prerequisite: 0305311)

0314413Endocrinology

3Credit hours

Recognition of the endocrine system in terms of its various glands and their location.  The hormone(s) released by each gland, and the effects produced in the organism's various organs.  Diseases associated with hypo secretion of hormones are also studied.

(Prerequisite: 0305350)

0314431Virology

3Credit hours

Classification, morphology, chemical, composition, genetics, multiplication, and isolation of viruses. Their effect on host cells. Viral diseases of man, animals, and plants.

(Prerequisite: 0305331)

0314432Immunology

3Credit hours

The course provides the student with an overall view of the immune system’s response to exogenous antigen, stressing antibody production. Structure, lymphocyte subpopulation cell-cell interaction; cell mediated immune responses; histo-compatability, transplantation, autoimmune disease, and tumour immunology.

(Prerequisite: 0305350)

0314451Clinical chemistry 1

2 Credit hours

A study of the clinical chemistry of blood, urine, and other body fluids addressing carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, amino acids, nucleic acids and enzymes. The use and interpretation of clinical procedures are discussed with emphasis on the importance of laboratory methods in the study of disease. Therapeutic drug monitoring and quality control programs associated with acceptable laboratory standards.

(Prerequisite: 0305350)

0314452Clinical chemistry 2

2 Credit hours

A study of enzymes, the procedures used to measure organ function and systems of metabolic importance including liver and kidney. Students study acid-base balance, electrolytes and are introduced to ligand assay. This will be emphasized by applications of the covered theory by practical applications.

(Prerequisite: 0305451)

0314455Body fluids

3 Credit hours

The course addresses the fundamental knowledge and analysis techniques of urine and body fluids including cerebrospinal fluid, seminal fluid, synovial fluid, amniotic fluid, sweat, sputum, gastric juice and fecal analysis. The practical part of the course offers the students to practice the body fluids’ analysis techniques.(Prerequisite: 0305361)

0314462Blood Bank

3Credit hours

This course provides students with a minor in medical technology basic knowledge and understanding of the ABO grouping, sub grouping, and procedures used in blood banking. What will be explored are the necessary steps to be taken while drawing and transfusing blood; study of the principles of blood, and its immunological relationship; and atypical antibodies related to transfusion reactions. Laboratory tests related to the theoretical part are also emphasized.

(Prerequisite: 0305361)