University :Mansoura University |
Faculty :Faculty of Science |
Department :Botany Department |
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| 1- 1- Course data :- |
| | Code: | 42304 | | Course title: | فسيولوجيا الطحالب | | Year/Level: | ثالثة نبات خاص | | Program Title: | | | Specialization: | | | Teaching Hours: | Theoretical: | 2 | Tutorial: | 1 | Practical: | 3 |
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| 2- 2- Course aims :- |
| - Understand the basis of various aspects of algal physiology and biochemistry as nutritional requirements, algal growth and development as well as the metabolic activities.
- Highlighting on the recent trends in algal mass production and biotechnology such as biofertilizers.
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| 3- 3- Course Learning Outcomes :- |
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| 4- 4- Course contents :- |
| | No | Topics | Week No. |
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| 1 | Photosynthetic pigments & their distribution in the algal groups | | | 2 | Products of photosynthesis & storage compounds | | | 3 | Physico – chemical factors affecting algal growth and metabolism | | | 4 | Nitrogen fixation :Biochemistry of nitrogenase | | | 5 | Algal biotechnology | | | 6 | Algal cell structure and function | | | 7 | Algal cultures techniques and cultivation | | | 8 | Nutritional requirements of algae. | | | 9 | Energy sources for algae & energy relation (respiration). | |
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| 5- 5- Teaching and learning methods :- |
| | S | Method |
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| Lecture 2 hours | | Practical 2 hours | | Tutorial 1 hour |
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| 6- 6- Teaching and learning methods of disables :- |
| - The same as normal students.
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| 7- 7- Student assessment :- |
| - Timing |
| | No | Method | Week No. |
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| 1 | Practical exam | 13 | | 2 | Oral exam | 14 | | 3 | Written exam | 14 |
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| - Degree |
| | No | Method | Degree |
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| 1 | Mid_term examination | 0 | | 2 | Final_term examination | 70 | | 3 | Oral examination | 10 | | 4 | Practical examination | 20 | | 5 | Semester work | 0 | | 6 | Other types of asessment | 0 | | Total | 100% |
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| 8- 8- List of books and references |
| | S | Reference | Type |
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| 1 | Physiology of algae for 3rd year Students-Botany/ Special | | | 2 | Algal Physiology & Biochemistry by W. Stewart, Photosynthesis by Fogg. | | | 3 | Cyanobacteria by Wytton | | | 4 | J. of Phycologia, Britich J. of Applied Phycology, J. of Phykos. | | | 5 | http://www.cyanosite.bio.purdue.edu/index.html | |
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| 9- 9- Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course |
| | S | Content | Study week |
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| Photosynthetic pigments & their distribution in the algal groups | | | Products of photosynthesis & storage compounds | | | Physico – chemical factors affecting algal growth and metabolism | | | Nitrogen fixation :Biochemistry of nitrogenase | | | Algal biotechnology | | | Algal cell structure and function | | | Algal cultures techniques and cultivation | | | Nutritional requirements of algae. | | | Energy sources for algae & energy relation (respiration). | |
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| Course Coordinator(s): - |
| - Abd Elrahman Ebrahim Ebrahim Soliman
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| Head of department: - |
| Mohamed Nageb Abd Elghany Hassanein |
