| | | | 1- الأهداف العامة للبرنامج | | | | | 1- Providing basic knowledge and understanding of the scientific theories, facts, concepts, principles and techniques in botany and other related branches e.g. biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry…..etc. | | 2- Acquiring skills on the modern subjects and techniques as molecular biology and nanotechnology. Understanding the developmental steps of the complexity, diversity, characteristics of the plant kingdom classes and their economic importance. | | 3- Understanding and forming knowledge about scientific basis of classification of living organisms as well as the principles of plant taxonomy.Acquiring knowledge about the morphology of different types and forms of plants and their modified parts, with using the scientific basis of plant description | | 4- Understanding and forming knowledge about the internal structure of different plant organs, tissues and cells and acquire the student a set of skills which give the ability to understand the secondary growth of plant. Understanding the basic principals of seed structure and its types. Physiological changes during germination also seed dormancy as well as physiology of growth in stem root, leaf, bud and flowers. | | 5- Studying systematic position, morphology, anatomy, ecology, evolution, development and life cycles of archegoniate plants through a comparative study of living and extinct specimens. Acquiring an understanding of the soil as a reservoir and a medium for the various microorganisms as well as the soil fauna and soil micro flora. | | 6- Understanding the mechanism of absorption and translocation of water and elements as well as symptoms of their deficiency. Understanding and acquire knowledge about enzymes and their characteristics as biocatalysts and learning basis on respiration and photosynthesis. | | 7- Knowing what are bacteria and Actinomycetes? Their classification and acquire knowledge about examples of useful and harmful bacteria and explain the role of bacteria in carbon and nitrogen cycles in nature. Gaining an appreciation of the diversity of fungal flora and have the ability for isolation from different sources and their nutritional requirements, identification, classification. | | 8- Undertaking experience and gaining skills of classification, cultivation, isolation, purification and preservation of virus from different hosts and their application and control. Awaring of the meaning and types of immunity | | 9- Developing a set of skills that enable the student to understand pollution and recognize the major pollutants and how to control. Developing a set of skills that enable student to understand the reciprocal relationship between plants and environment and build a vision about the different ecosystems in Egypt and its characteristic features. | | 10- Understanding and forming knowledge about general characters of climate and its effects on plant distribution allover the world and throw light on the major ecosystems of the world. Knowing historical notes on the flora of Egypt and characteristics of the flora Study the different parameters to be assessed and measured in the field. | | 11- The student is aware of the origin of the different organelles as well as their connection and Cytogenetics. Developing a set of skills that enable student to understand the basic principles of inheritance, mutation kinds and gene expression as well as phage genetics including mechanism of transduction. | | 12- Understanding concepts and principles in applied microbiology, biotechnology and industrial fermentation processes. | | 13- Developing the skills of using IT and making literature survey and developed self-awareness and general skills of writing an essay as well as presentation and discussion. | | 14- Acquiring the student an understanding and forming knowledge about host parasite inter-relationships and undertaking experience and gaining skills to compare between infected and healthy plants | | 15- Developing a set of skills about atom structure, radioactive isotopes, types of ionizing radiation, dose, units and instruments measuring radiation and gaining skills about direct and indirect effects of ionizing radiation including somatic and genetic effects |
| | | 2- المخرجات التعليمية المستهدفه من البرنامج | | | | | | | | 3- المعايير الأكاديمية للبرنامج | | | | | | | | 4- العلامات المرجعية | | | | | 1- 1. know, understand, assess, evaluate and recognize different levels of
organization in biological systems: cells, tissues and organs, organisms
2. Identify, characterize different communities and ecosystems supporting the
biological organism.
3. Acquire the modern subjects and techniques as molecular biology and
nanotechnology.
4. Understanding of life’s basic processes in relation to organisms and ecosystems.
5. Function within multi-multidisciplinary teams.
6. Acquire the basics of numeric and computational tools (such as: IT, statistics,
bioinformatics and the newly developed subject).
7. Collect, summarize and present data, undertake professional and ethical
responsibilities.
8. Design, conduct and interpret data of practical investigations (in labs or fields).
9. Work in group, and communicate effectively with others.
10. Criticize, postulate solutions, and deduces the solutions mechanisms and
develops judgments in scientific bases.
| | 2- National Academic Reference Standards of Biological Sciences
National Academic Reference Standards mentioned here justify and characterizes the
skills and achievements of the from Biological sciences graduate students. Biological
Sciences described here are those related to basic science sector, addressed mainly to the
graduates from Faculty of Science (Zoology, Botany and Entomology as major degree, double
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majors and subsidiary specialization (microbiology, marine biology, microbiology-chemistry,
oceanography, oceanography-chemistry, Environmental biology, …
| | 3- Acquiring knowledge and understanding of:
1. Processes and mechanisms that have shaped the natural world in terms. For example,
the complexity from the environmental to the cellular.
2. The influence of living organism in environment and vise versa.
3. The terminology, nomenclature and classification systems allocated to his biological
organism/s.
4. The methods applied for interpreting and analyzing biological information.
5. The developmental stages of the program related organisms and its evolution.
6. The taxa limit and numerate the characteristic habitat features of common organisms.
7. The physiological aspects of organisms.
8. The complexity and diversity of life processes through the study of representative
organisms, their molecular, cellular and physiological processes, their genetics.
| | 4- Skills
The biological science graduate at the bachelor’s honors degree in should be able to
acquire a wide range of different skills numerated as follows:
Intellectual skills
The ability to:
1. Compare and differentiate between subject-related theories and assess their concepts
and/or principles.
2. Analyzing, synthesizing and summarizing information critically, including published
research or reports.
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3. Construct several integrated lines related to the specific subject to confirm, make
evidence, and test hypotheses.
4. Interpret the subject knowledge and understanding to solve a problem.
5. Formulate data, and select the proper mechanism of its setting within a theoretical
framework. | | 5- 6. Modify the available data or theory to cope with the specific subject.
7. Assess the impact and the interrelationships between a specific organism and its
ecosystems.
8. Confirm results with different scientific based issues.
9. Deduce a scientific output from the given information.
| | 6- Professional and Practical skills
The ability to:
1. Compare between different methods or theories to judge the priority of one of them.
2. Assess the received data or samples and responding to a variety of sources of
information: textual, numerical, verbal, graphical.
3. Solve of certain problem using a range of formats and approaches, present this subject
appropriately to a variety of audiences.
4. Summarize a certain topic, citing it in appropriate manner, with supporting references.
5. Recommend the methods used for: preparing, processing, interpreting and presenting
data, using appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques, statistical programs,
spreadsheets and programs for presenting data visually.
6. Solving problems by a variety of methods including the use of computers, and/or other
recent tools.
| | 7- 7. Designing, planning, conducting and reporting on investigations, which may involve
primary or secondary data (e.g. from a survey database).
8. Obtaining, recording, collecting and analyzing data using appropriate techniques in the
field and/or laboratory.
9. Appling field and/or laboratory investigations of living systems in a responsible, safe and
ethical manner.
10. Preparation of laboratory and field facilities to carry out certain experiment.
11. Examine the related biological organ or system and relate it to its group.
12. Prepare, analyze, present data of an experiment in digital or poster form.
13. Selection of a representative sample; recording and analyzing data in the field and/or the
laboratory considering its validity, accuracy, calibration, precision, reliability and
uncertainty during collection.
| | 8- External References for Standards (Benchmarks)
We take the Botany and Genomics programme of Scheffield University as a benchmark. Department of Animal and Plant Sciences at the University of Scheffield.
The aims can be divided into those that are common to all programmes taught by Animal and Plant Sciences, which are to:
1. provide teaching that is informed and invigorated by the research and scholarship of its staff, is stimulating to and enjoyed by, students;
2. provide a supportive environment for students with effective mechanisms for referral to specialist services when required;
3. develop in students an independence of thought, intellectual curiosity and critical approach to evidence, theories and concepts;
4. enable students to maximise their academic potential in all aspects of their programme;
| | 9- 5. assess students over a range of skills and identify, support and encourage academic excellence;
6. impart to students an awareness of the importance of, commitment to and skills relevant for life-long learning;
7. widen access to the programme to the extent permitted by the intellectual aptitudes demanded by the programme.
and those that are specific to the Biology with Genomics programme, which are to:
8. develop a broad understanding of biology together with a more detailed and critical understanding of selected areas in biology and genomics;
9. develop in students a range of subject-specific and generic skills appropriate to employment both within and outside of the fields of biology and genomics;
10. prepare students for postgraduate work and a professional career in the fields of biology and genomics.
| | 10- Programme learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: Students will have
K1 A broad-based core-knowledge (including, molecular biology, genetics, evolution, cell biology, physiology, ecology, biostatistics);
K2 In-depth knowledge of specific subject areas (including: genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, molecular ecology, biodiversity, evolutionary biology, behavioural ecology, population genetics, parasitism);
K3 In depth knowledge of the social, economic and global impact and utility of biological understanding (including: pollution and ecotoxicology, biotechnology, and conservation and management); | | 11- K4 Engagement with essential biological concepts and facts and a critical ability to integrate knowledge across disciplines from sub-organismal organisation, through form and function, to interactions between individuals;
K5 A working and critical understanding of the relationship between the information base in a subject area, the theory that arises from it and the genesis of empirical tests of the defining theory;
K6 A working knowledge of biostatistical and bioinformatic techniques and their application;
K7 A working knowledge of biological terminology, nomenclature and classification;
K8 A knowledge of the ethical and philosophical issues related to biology and science;
K9 An understanding of the applicability of biological skills and knowledge to careers;
| | 12- Skills and other attributes:
Students will be able to:
S1 Recognise and apply biological theories, concepts, principles and/or paradigms to their work;
S2 Obtain and integrate biological evidence to formulate and test hypotheses;
S3 Design investigations that address focussed questions and interpret empirical data in an objective, critical and informative manner;
S4 Exercise independent thought and judgement;
S5 Recognise the moral and ethical issues of a particular approach and appreciate the need for ethical standards and appropriate codes of conduct;
S6 Use first principles in biology, factual knowledge of systems and, where appropriate, information technology to analyse and/or interpret novel problems in biology;
| | 13- Critically analyse, synthesise, summarise and cite printed and electronic information;
Carry out a health and safety risk assessment and devise a safe system of working;
Collect, record, organise and/or analyse qualitative and quantitative field and laboratory data to address biological questions
Use commercial software for the analysis, design and presentation of information and/or data.
| | 14- Transferable skills
Students will be able to:
T1 Find and utilise electronic and printed information effectively
T2 Communicate effectively in writing
T3 Communicate effectively orally
T4 Use AV presentation aids effectively
T5 Manage projects
T6 Identify individual and collective goals and responsibilities and perform in a manner appropriate to these roles
T7 Recognise and respect the views and opinions of other team members
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T9 Negotiate effectively
T10 Self-manage and have the skills underpinning life-long learning (time-management, independent learning, organisational skills)
T11 Make informed / justifiable decisions
T12 Identify and work towards targets for personal, academic and career development
T13 Develop an adaptable, flexible and effective approach to study and work
T14 Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of science
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| | | 5- هيكل ومكونات البرنامج | | | | | | أ - مدة البرنامج | 4 year 8 term | | | ب - هيكل البرنامج | | | | 1- عدد الساعات /عدد الوحدات :| نظري | عملي | إجمالي | إلزامي | انتقائي | اختياري | | 16 | 20 | 36 | | | |
| | عدد الساعات | النسبة | | 2- مقررات العلوم الأساسية : | | | | 3 - مقررات العلوم الإجتماعية والإنسانية : | | | | 4 - مقررات علوم التخصص : | | | | 5 - مقررات من علوم أخري(حاسب آلي و ..) : | | | | 6 - التدريب الميداني: | After third year |
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| | | -ثانية بيولوجى / شعبة بيولوجى / شعبة بيولوجى (لائحة 2004) | | | | | | أ- إجباري: | | | | | كود أو رقم المقرر | اسم المقرر | عدد الوحدات | عدد الساعات الإسبوعية | الفصل الدراسي | | نظري | تمارين | عملي | | 40201 | طحالب-فسيولوجيا البذور والنمو-بكتريا وإكتيومايستات | | 4 | | 4 | فصل دراسى اول | | 40202 | حشرات - حبليات | | 4 | | 4 | فصل دراسى اول | | 40203 | كيمياء عضوية | | 4 | 1 | 4 | فصل دراسى اول | | 40204 | تحليل طيفى - ضوء فيزيائى | | 4 | | 4 | فصل دراسى اول | | 40216 | بيئه غطاء نباتى-بيئة تربة-تصنيف زهرى-نبات اقتصادى | | 4 | | 4 | فصل دراسى تانى | | 40217 | لا فقاريات - حشرات | | 4 | | 4 | فصل دراسى تانى | | 40218 | كيمياء فيزيائية وغير عضوية وتحليلية | | 4 | 1 | 4 | فصل دراسى تانى | | 40219 | رياضة بحته | | 3 | 2 | | فصل دراسى تانى | | 402110 | لغة إنجليزية | | 2 | | | فصل دراسى تانى | | 40205 | علم الحاسب | | 1 | 2 | | فصل دراسى اول |
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