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Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Biochemistry (Biochem.366)

Program (s) on which the course is given: B.Sc. Special Botany

Program type : Single

Department offering the program : Botany & Microbiology

Department offering the Course : Chemistry

Academic: Year/Level : 3rd

Semester : 1st A- Basic information

Code: Biochem.366 Course Title: Biochemistry Academic year: 3rd

Specialty:

Biochemistry

Taught hours: Lecture 4 hr/wk Practical 4 hr/wk

B- Professional Information

To enable the student to be oriented with the

biochemical importance of macro- and micronutrients

as well as the structure and functions of enzymes and

vitamins.

1- Overall aims of course

2- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

a1. Explain the basic chemical concepts with particular

reference to biochemical processes found within the

healthy human body.

a2. Describe comprehensive information about the

properties of biological molecules (proteins,

carbohydrates, nucleic acids and lipids).

a3. Define enzymes and vitamins, their structures,

biochemical, clinical and laboratory importance.

a. Knowledge and Understanding


b1. Assess the role of vitamins as coenzymes and

b. Intellectual Skills





diseases produced by vitamins deficiency.

b2. Interpret the clinical significance of plasma levels

of some enzymes.

b3. Analyze chemical data to identify abnormality.


c1. Report on investigated data.

c2. Assess risk in laboratory work taking into

consideration the specific hazards associated with the

use of chemical materials as well as the safe and

proper operation of the laboratory techniques.

c3. Assess by observation and measurements the

chemical properties or changes, including systematic

recording and technical reporting.

c. Professional and

Practical Skills


d1. Work effectively in a group in lab.

d2. Respect the role of staff and co-staff members

regardless of degree or occupation.

d. General and

Transferable Skills

3. Contents Tutorial/Practical Lecture No. Hours Topic

4hrs/week 4hrs/week 8hrs/week 3.1. The chemical structure, properties and

reactions of:

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and amino

acids, nucleotides and nucleic acids.

3.2. Enzymes: definition, chemical nature,

mechanism of action, factors affecting the

rate of enzyme action, enzyme activators

and inhibitors, and enzyme classification.

3.3. Vitamins: definition, classification,

chemical structure, mechanism of action,





biomedical importance and disturbances.

4. Teaching and learning methods

4.1. Lectures

4.2. Practical classes (small group teaching and practice of laboratory skills)

4.3. Biochemical laboratory report comments.

4.4. Small research project in certain topic to each group in lab. from the internet and

available books in the library.

5- Student assessment

To assess: Knowledge

and Understanding

5.1.1. Written exam

5.1. Methods

-To assess:

Knowledge and

Understanding

- Intellectual Skills

5.1.2. Oral exam

To assess:

Professional and

Practical Skills

5.1.3. Practical exam

To assess: General

and Transferable

Skills

5.1.4. Taken the

presence of students.

Week:

every other week

at the end of the term

Assessment 1:

Quizzes

Final written exam

5.2. Assessment schedule Week:

weekly


Assessment 2:

Oral exam

Final oral exam

Week:


Assessment 3:

Final practical exam

14 % Semester Work %

6 % Oral Examination %





30 % Practical Examination %

5.3. Weighting of assessments 50 % Final Examination%

14% Other Type of

assessments%

100 % Total %

6- List of references

Course Notes 6.1. Course Note (if available)

Harper’s Biochemistry (Murray, R. K. et al.,

2003)

Biochemistry. An introduction (Mc Kee, T.

and Mc Kee, J., )

6.2. Text Book

6.3. Additional References

6.4. Periodical journals,….. etc.

7- Facilities required for teaching and learning: -Providing class rooms with multimedia system.

- Laboratory facilities (chemicals, kits and instruments) to perform the required experiments.

8- Matrix between course specification ILOs and ILOs of botany program

Knowledge &

understanding

Intellectual skills Professional

practical

skills

General &

transferable skills

ILOs

of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

a1 A1 b1 B2 c1 , c2 C3 d1 D4

a2 A1 b2 B7 c3 C6 d2 D5

a3 A4 b3 B5 d3





9- Matrix between course content and course ILOs

Course ILOs Weeks Topic

d C B a

b3

b3

b3

b2,b3

b1,b3

a1,a2

a1,a2

a1,a2

a1,a3

a1,a3

12

12

2

10

12

1. The chemical structure, properties

and reactions of:

Carbohydrates, lipids


and reactions of: proteins and amino

acids


and reactions of: nucleotides and

nucleic acids.

4. Enzymes: definition, chemical

nature, mechanism of action, factors

affecting the rate of enzyme action,

enzyme activators and inhibitors, and

enzyme classification.

5. Vitamins: definition, classification,

chemical structure, mechanism of

action, biomedical importance and

disturbances.

d1,d2 c1-3 Practical lab

Course coordinator:

Name:

Signature ………………………………… Date ………………………………

Head of Department:





Plant physiology (B 301)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiolog

y




Department offering the Course : Botany & Microbiology


Semester : 1st

1-Course data

Academic year:

2014/2015 Course Title: Plant physiology Code: B 301

Department/program: Botany

Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Four

Practical: Four

- To study a brief about the history of this science.

- Demonstrating wide background related to different branches

of botany.

- Utilizing scientific facts and theories to analyze and interpret

some physiological processes.

- Studying the structure of stomata and the physiological

process related to higher plant.

- Demonstrating the mechanism of opening and closing of

stomata.

- Studying the water absorption and translocation within plants.

- Studying the plant nutrition detection, occurrence and

availability of essential elements.

- Mineral salt absorption and translocation.

- Function of essential elements and symptoms of mineral

deficiency. Definition of Physiology, Photoperiodism, vernalization dormancy, plant

hormones, plant movement, special plant nutrition.

2- Course aim





3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

The graduates must be able to -

a1. Describe the importance of plant physiology and the

reaction occurs within the plants.

a2. Illustrate the relation between plant behavior and the

adverse environmental conditions.

a3. Explain the concept of photoperiodism, vernalization

dormancy, plant movement, and special plant nutrition.

a4. Review and numerate the plant hormones and its types.

a5. Relate the above studies with the ecological environmental

3.A- Knowledge

and

understandings:

The graduates must be able to:

b1. Differentiate between types of transpiration, structure of

stomata, mechanism of stomatal opening and closing.

b2. Interpret the ascent of sap and the theories related to this

concept.

b3. Differentiate between essential and trace elements, mineral

salt absorption and the different theories related to salt

absorption by plants, mechanism of active salt absorption,

finally the function and deficiency of the major elements to

plants.

b4. Summarize the translocation of food and its direction and

storage.

3.b- Intellectual

Skills:


c1. Demonstrate the experiments to explain the presence of

stomata on leaves and to show the lost of water from leaves.

c2. Demonstrate imbibition and study the experimental related

to imbibition phenomenon.

c3. Differentiate between ascent of sap and the translocation of

minerals and the theories related to each concept.

c4. Conduct standard laboratory procedures involved in ascent

3.c - Professional

Skills:





of sap and detection the minerals within the plants.

c5. Estimate the carbohydrate content in plant tissues

[quantitative and qualitative].

c6. Determine the elements [major and trance in plant extract].

c7. Illustrate the plasmolysis and deplasmolysis.


d1. Use the different computer programmes in recording,

analyzing and explaining the provided data.

d2. Think independently, set tasks and solve problems on

scientific basis.

d3. Work in groups effectively, manage time collaborate and

communicate with others positively.

d4. Acquire-self and long life-learning.

3.D- General

Skills:

3- Contents

No. of Hours/week

Topic Total Practical No. of

Lecture(s)

7 3 4

1. Absorption and translocation of water

Soil factors affecting absorption of water

Absorption of water

Path of water movement through roots

Anatomy of xylem tissue

Path of water movement in leaf

Absorption of water by aerial parts of plant

Apoplast and symplast

Translocation of water

2. Water loss: Transpiration

Guttation - Transpiration - Stomatal mechanisms

of opening and closing - Factors affecting rate of

transpiration - Significance of transpiration

3. Detection, occurrence, and availability of

essential elements

Elements found in plants - Methods of detection





and physiological effects -Occurrence of elements

4. Mineral salt absorption and translocation

Passive absorption - Active transport -Factors

affecting salt absorption -Absorption and

translocation

5. Functions of essential mineral elements and

symptoms of mineral deficiency

Nitrogen - Phosphorus - Calcium -Magnesium -

Potassium - Sulfur - Iron - Manganese - Copper -

Zinc - Boron –Molybdenum

6. Translocation of sugars

Anatomy of phloem tissues

Substances translocated in phloem

General aspect of phloem translocation

Mechanism of phloem transport

7. The role of hormones in plant development

Auxins, physiological action of auxins ,

biosynthesis of indole-3-acetic acid , auxin and

cell expansion.

Photoperiodism

Short and long day plants

Day neutral plants

8. How do hormones work

Phytochrome and its role in some physiological

processes

9. Gibberellins and their physiological

role. Gibberellins and alpha amylase gene

expression . Vernalization

Mechanism of vernalization

Vernalization and gibberellins

Practical utility of vernalization

10. Cytokinins and their physiological action.

Germination and dormancy of seeds and buds

Factors causing dormancy of seeds

Artificial methods of breaking the dormancy of

seeds

11.

Mechanism of cytokinin action. Physiological

condition of quiescent seed





Physiological biochemical and other changes

accompanying seed germination

12. Ethylene and abscisic acid and their effect.

Plant movements

Movements of locomotion

13. Movements of curvature

- - Lectures -

- Discussion.

- Problem based learning.

- Oral presentation.

Practical parts

5- Teaching and

learning methods:

Facilities required for teaching and learning: Plant materials

Spectrophotometer

Microscope

By drawing By photos

By projectors

Books and periodical journals related to the subjects if possible

7- Students assessment:

1. Taking the presence of the student to assess their attendance.

2. Taking the experimental data and analysis it to assess their

interest to attending the course.

3. Finding professional examination written at the end of

semester, oral exam weekly and practical exam at the end of

semester.

7.A- Assessment

methods:

1. Assessment 1 from the second week to the end of the term.

2. Assessment 2 at the 10th week.

3. Assessment 3 at the 6th week; 8th week and midterm.

7.B- Assessment

schedule

1. Midterm examination 10%.

2. Term examination 6%.

3. Other types of assessment 4%.

7.C- Assessments

weights





4. Term examination final 50%.

5. Practical examinational 30%.

6. Total 100%.

8- List of Books and references

Course notes for lectures and practical.

8.A- Notes:

8.B- Essential

books:

Introduction to plant physiology by William G. Hopkins

Plant Physiology book by Taiz & Zeiger, 2010

Any book related to the physiological subjects and

biochemistry.

8.C-

Recommended

books:

J. of plant physiology

Physiologia Plantarum

8.D- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc

8- Matrix between course specification ILO (B 301)s and ILOs of botany program

Knowledge &

understanding


practical

skills

General &

transferable skills

ILOs

of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

a1 A5 b1 B1 c1 , c2 C1 d1 D1

a2 A15 b2 B7 c3 C9 d2 D3

a3 A1 b3 B1 c4 C2 d3 D4

a4 A4 b4 B5 c5 C2 d4 D6

a5 A3 c6 C2

Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Fawzia Abo Srea Ahmed Ebad

& Dr. Zeinab Ahmed Khidr

Head of Department: Prof :Azza Khafaga .





Curriculum Map (B 301)

Topics

ILOS of Course Teaching and

learning methods

Assessmen

t tools Evidences

A B C D

Lecture

Practical

Discussion.

Written

Exam

Oral

Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussio

n

a

1

a

2

a

3

a

4

a

5

a

6

b

1

b

2

b

3

b

4

c

1

c

2

c

3

c

4

c

5

c

6

c

7

d

1

d

2

d

3

d

4 1. Absorption and translocation of water

x x x x x x x x x x x x

2. Water loss: Transpiration x x x x x x x x x x

3. Detection, occurrence, and availability of

essential elements x x x x x x x x x

4. Mineral salt absorption and translocation x x x x x x x x x x

5. Functions of essential mineral elements and

symptoms of mineral deficiency x x x x x x x x x

6. Translocation of sugars x x x x x x x x x x

7. The role of hormones in plant development x x x x x x x x x x

Phytochrome x x x x x x x x x x

9. Gibberellins and their physiological role.

x x x x x x x x x x

10. Cytokinins and their physiological action.

x x x x x x x x x x

12. Ethylene and abscisic acid and their effect.

x x x x x x x x x x

13. Movements of curvature x x x x x x x x x x





Cytology (B 305)


Faculty: Science







Semester : 1st

1-Course data

Academic year : 3rd Year Course Title: Cytology

Code: B 305

Department/program: Special Botany

Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two

Practical: Two

- The course aims to:

1. Identify the principals of cytology

2. Acquire with difference between Eucaryotes and prokaryotes,

3. Understand types of division,

4. Provide with structure of plant cell, structure of DNA, RNA,

5. Recognize mutation, X-chromosomes, structure of nucleus mental

diseases.

2- Course aim


By the end of the program the students will be able to:

a1- Mention the concept of plant cytology.

a2-Differentiate between Eucaryotes and prokaryotes, Types of

division

a3- Illustrate the types of divisions, structure of plant cell

3.a- Knowledge

and

understandings:





a4- Illustrate the structure of DNA, RNA

a5- Illustrate mutation, X-chromosomes, structure of nucleus mental

diseases.

b1. Interpret the subject-related knowledge to solve problems.

b2. Assess the interrelationships and impact of a specific

organism on its ecosystem.

b3. Interpret biological data and respond to a variety information

sources.

2.b- Intellectual

Skills:

c1- Use the scientific literature effectively using computer and

handbooks.

c2- Solve plant problems through good understanding for the cyto

logy and ultra-structure of plant cells.

c3- Analyze experimental results and determine their strength and

validity.

c4- Use laboratory and field-based methods to prepare slides for

understanding division.

3.c- Professional

Skills:

d1- Gain the skills to use modern techniques in practical

methods.

d2- Work in groups of lessons during the practical.

d3- Self-learning through writing a research report on one of the

problems of modern science.

d4- Self-learning and growth through the search for sources of

information and ongoing training.

3.d- General Skills:

4- Course content:

(theoretical and then practical)

No. of

Lecture(s) Topic

13 lectures Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

Types of division

Ultra-structure of nucleus & chromosome

Structure of DNA & RNA

X-chromosomes and mental diseases preparing the slides





1-Classroom lectures.

2-Practical lessons

3-Seminars.

5- Teaching and

learning methods:

Facilities required for teaching and learning:

- Lectures

- Practical classes (small group teaching and practice of laboratory skills)

- Laboratory report comments. - Researches photos

- By drawing

- By photos and slides

-By projector

5- Student assessment methods

To assess: Knowledge and Understanding


5.1.1. Written exam

5.1.

Methods

-To assess: Knowledge and Understanding


5.1.2. Oral exam

To assess: Professional and Practical Skills 5.1.3. Practical exam

To assess: General and Transferable Skills 5.1.4. Taken the presence of

students.

Week: every other week

At the end of the term

Assessment 1: Quizzes

Final written exam 5.2.

Assessment

schedule

Week: weekly

At the end of the term

Assessment 2: Oral exam

Final oral exam

Week: At the end of the term Assessment 3: Final

practical exam

14 % Semester Work % 5.3.

Weighting

of

assessments

6 % Oral Examination %

30 % Practical Examination %

50 % Final Examination%

Other Type of

assessments%

100 % Total %






6.1. Course notes

8.A- Notes:

Cytogenetics (1981) 8.B- Essential

books:

Cell biology 2013 in faculty library

8.C-

Recommended

books:

8.D- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc

8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 305) and ILOs of botany program

Knowledge &

understanding


practical

skills

General &

transferable skills

ILOs

of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

a1 A2 b1 B7 c1 C2 d1 D1

a2 A9 b2 B4 c2 C5 d2 D4

a3 A12 b3 B7 c3 C6 d3 D6

a4 A9 c4 C2 d4 D6

a5 A12

Course coordinator : Prof. Dr. Hanaa Mohamed Salem

Head of Department : Prof. Dr. Aziza Khafagi





Curricuum Map

Topics


learning methods

Assessmen

t tools Evidences

A B c d

Lecture

Practical

Discussion.

Written

Exam

Oral

Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussio

n

a

1

a

2

a

3

a

4

a

5

b

1

b

2

b

3

c

1

c

2

c

3

c

4

d

1

d

2

d

3

d

4 Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes x

X

X x x x x x x x x x x

Types of division x x X x x x x x x x x x x

Ultra-structure of nucleus &

chromosome

x x


Structure of DNA & RNA x x X x x x x x x x x x x

X-chromosomes and mental diseases

preparing the slides

x x






Archegoniates (B 306)


Faculty: Science







Semester : 1st

1-Course data

Academic year:

third special botany Course Title: Archegoniates

Code:

B 306

Department/program: Microbiology


Practical: Two

Study and definition of the characteristics affinities of archegoniate.

Study the characteristics of bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms

belonging to archegoniate.

A comparative study between these groups and find the evolutionary

relationships between them

2- Course aim


a1. Describe the archegoniate characteristics and economics.

a2. Illustrate the comparative characters of archegoniate groups.

a3. Recognize the complexity and diversity of archegoniate.

a4. Identify the alternation generation.

a5. Illustrate the evolutionary relationships between bryophytes, pteridophytes

and gymnosperms.

a6. Define the origin of archegoniate groups.

3.a- Knowledge

and

understandings

:

b1. Analyze the variation and the evolutionary lines among different taxa of

archegoniate.

b2. Discuss the morphological and anatomical characteristics of archegoniate

plant

b3. Discuss the differentiation between gametophyte and sporophyte stages in

archegoniate groups.

3.b- Intellectual

Skills:





c1. Apply the basic techniques and reporting in archegoniate considering the

scientific ethics.

c2. Prepare and handle plant samples in appropriate forms in considering their

validity, accuracy and reliability.

3.c-

Professional

Skills:

d1. Exchange ideas, principles and information by oral, written and visual

means.

d2. Use the information technology to gather information.

d3. Work effectively both in a team and independently.

3.d- General

Skills:

Theoretical part content No. of

Lecture(s)

Week(s)

No. Topic

1

Introduction

Characteristic features of bryophytes

Origin of bryophytes

Classification of bryophytes

2

Class: Hepaticopsi

Family: Ricciaceae

Family: Marchantiaceae

3

Class 2: Anthocerotopsida

Family: Pelliaceae

Family: Anthocerotaceae

3

Class 3: Bryopsida

Family: Sphagnaceae

Family - Funariaceae

4

Characteristic features of pteridophytes

Origin of pteridophytes

Classification of pteridophytes

5 Psilotopsida-Psilotum

Lycopodiales-Lycopodium

5 Selaginellales-Selaginella

6 Equisetales-Equisetum

6 Filicales-Adiantum

7 Characteristic features of Gymnosperms

8 Cycadophyta-Cycas

9 Coniferophyta-Pinus

4- Course

content: (theoretical and

then practical)

a- Lecture

b- Discussion

c- Small research from the internet and the available books on the

library

5- Teaching

and learning

methods:






1. Written exams to assess understanding

2. Class activities to assess intellectual skills knowledge transfer

3. Practical examinations to assess professional and practical skills

4. Oral examination to assess understanding and intellectual skills

7.A- Assessment

methods:

Assessment 1 Practical examination Assessment 2 Final-term examination according to faculty's exam

schedule 7.B- Assessment

schedule

Activities: 14%

Oral exam: 6%

Final Practical exam: 30%

Final Exam: 50%

7.C- Assessments

weights


Course notes for lecture

8.A- Notes:

8.B- Essential

books: - Pandey, S.N., Misra,S. P. and Trividi, P.S. (1979). A

Textbook of Botany. Vol. II, Vikas Publishing House PVT-LTD. - Pandey, B. P. (1997). College Botany. Vol.

II S. Chand & company LTD

8.C-

Recommended

books:

8.D- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc

8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 306)and ILOs of botany program

Knowledge &

understanding


practical

skills

General &

transferable skills

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

a1,2,3,4,5 A12 b1 B1 c1 C1 d1 D2

a6 A4 b2 B1 c2 C8 d2 D1

b3 B1 d3 D4

Course coordinator: Head of Department:

Prof. dr. Azza Ahmed Khafagi Prof. dr. Azza Khafagi





Curriculum map (B 306)

رئيس القسم: أ.د عزة احمد خفاجى أستاذ المادة: أ.د عزة احمد خفاجى التوقيع:

Criteriaا

Assessment

tools

Teaching

and

learning

methods

(ILO's) Course content

d C b A

d3 d2 d1 c2 c1 b3 b2 b1 a6 a5 a4 a3 a2 a1

Oral

Discussions

Written

Exam

Oral Exams

Actevity

Lectures

Sections

Labs

X x x X x X Introduction

X X X X X X X X X X x Characteristic

features,

Classification and

Origin of bryophytes

X X X X X X X X X X x Characteristic

features, Origin and

Classification of

pteridophytes

x x x x X x X X x x x Characteristic

features of

Gymnosperms





Plant adaptation and environmental pollution (B 309)


Faculty: Science







Semester : 1st

1-Course data

Academic year: third

year

Course Title: Plant adaptation

and environmental pollution Code: B 309

Department/program: Botany


Practical: Two

The course aims to:

1. Understand the changes in plant structure in relation to

environment.

2. Know the factors that affect the adaptive features.

3. Give knowledge about the different types of pollutants, their

sources, and impact on the environment and on human health.

4. Focus on the role of individuals in the control of pollution

2- Course aim


On completing this course, students must be able to:

a1- Characterize the different types of environments.

a2- Describe the special features that allow the plant to live in a

particular habitat.

a3- Illustrate how plants cope with the different environmental

stresses.

3.a- Knowledge

and

understandings:





a4- define environmental pollution, pollutants, and types of pollutants.

a5- Explain air pollution, its sources, types and its impact on

environment and on human health, and how to control.

a6- Mention water pollution, its sources, types and its impact on

environment and on human health, and how to control.

a7-Illustrate pollution of agricultural lands, its sources, types and its

impact on environment and on human health, and how to control.

a8- Describe methods for the control of environmental pollution in

general.

By the end of the program student will be able to:

b1. Interpret the environmental stress knowledge to solve plant

problems.

b2. Assess the interrelationships and impact of environmental

pollution on plant and ecosystem.

b3. Evaluate the ecosystem, its conservation, economics and

sustainability. b4. Analyze the morphological and anatomical features responsible for

adaptation and stress.

b5 - Compare the levels of certain pollutants in some local areas with the

international permissible levels.

3.b- Intellectual

Skills:

By the end of program student must be able to:

c 1 – Apply techniques and tools to investigate different

environments.

c2 - Monitor and record the different waste emissions from industry,

traffic and from other human activities.

c3. Apply appropriate techniques for collecting, presenting,

analyzing and interpreting biological data.

3.C- Professional

Skills:

By the end of program student will be able to:

d1- Communicate effectively through oral and written reports.

d2- Self-learning through writing a research report on one of the

problems of modern science.

d3- Positive skills towards the environment and society, as the main

core of this course deals with this point

d4- Learn effectively for the purpose of continuing professional

development.

d5- Solving the problems studied in the working groups.

3.D- General

Skills:





4- Course content: (theoretical and then practical)

No. of Lab.

No.

of

Lec Week

No.

No. of

Hours

Topic of theoretical part content

- Introduction

Adaptation to water (hydrophytes, mesophytes &xerophytes)

Adaptation to salinity

Abnormal modes o f nutrition

Epiphytes

Adaptation of seeds and fruits to dispersal agents

Adaptation of plants to temperature

- Introduction , overall view of the course& Historic cases

- Air pollution: sources, effects & problems.Types of air pollutants:

particulates, carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides ,fluorides,

photochemical smog, ozone & lead

Control of vehicles emissions, control of industrial emissions

- Water pollution: Wastewater treatment. Types of water pollutants: sewage

& oxygen demanding wastes, infectious pathogens, plant nutrients,

particulates, oil spill, radioactive substances, hazardous wastes

- Solid waste disposal of: recycling, reuse, composting & sanitary landfill

Agricultural land pollution with pesticides:

- Advantages & disadvantages of pesticides,

Pesticides classes: rodenticides, herbicides, fungicides &insecticides

Synthetic. organic insecticides: chlorinated hydrocarbons,

organophosphorus insecticides

Advantages & disadvantages of pesticides, Pesticides classes rodenticides,

herbicides, fungicides &insecticides.

- Modern integrated methods for pest control.

- Global environmental issues: Acid deposition ozone layer depletion &

global warming.

- What can we do to help control environmental pollution?

- General recommendations for control of environmental pollution in air,





water and land.

1- Lectures using data show

2- Practical training

3- Discussion

5- Teaching and

learning methods:


Practical examination Final-term examination

7.A- Assessment

methods:

Assessment 1 Practical examination 14th Week

Assessment 2 Final-term examination Week according to

faculty's exam schedule

7.B- Assessment

schedule

7.C- Assessments

weights


Course notes: prepared by course coordinator 8.A- Notes: 8.B- Essential

books: Weaver, Johne (John), and Fredric, E, Clements (oooo): Plant

Ecology. Mc- Graw – Hill Bombay -, New Delhi

Weaver, Johne (John), and Fredric, E, Clements (oooo): Plant

Ecology. Mc- Graw – Hill Bombay -, New Delhi

Pepper, I. L; Gebra,G. P. and L. Mark.1996.Pollution Science. Academic

Press New York

8.C-

Recommended

books:

- Periodicals, Websites….etc:

Journal of Environmental Sciences

www.epa.org

www.wikkipedia.net

8.D- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc

Facilities required for teaching and learning: classroom equipped with teaching aids (e.g. writing boards, data show, overhead projector,

computers, internet link)

-A suitable laboratory equipped with the essential glassware and bench apparatuses common in

Practical collages

Facilities for carrying on some scientific trips and fieldwork

Semester Work 14% Oral exam 6%

Final Practical exam 30%

Final Exam 50%

http://www.environmental/

http://www.wikkipedia.net/






Topics


learning methods

Assessmen

t tools Evidences

A B C D

Lecture

Practical

Discussion.

Written

Exam

Oral

Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussio

n

a

1

a

2

a

3

a

4

a

5

a

6

a

7

a

8

b

1

b

2

b

3

b

4

b

5

c

1

c

2

c

3

d

1

d

2

d

3

d

4

d

5

- Introduction x x x x x x x X x x x x x x x

Adaptation to environmental stress x x x x x x x X x x x x x x x

Environmental pollution x x X x x x x X x x x x x x x x

Advantages & disadvantages of pesticides,

herbicides, fungicides & insecticides.

x x X x x x x X x x x x x x x x

General recommendations for control of

environmental pollution x x x x X x x x x x x x x





8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 309)and ILOs of botany program

Knowledge &

understanding


practical

skills

General &

transferable skills

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

a1 A15 b1 B7 c1 C2 d1 D1

a2 A16 b2 B4 c2 C1 d2 D6

a3 A3 b3 B6 c3 C1 d3 D9

a4 A4 b4 B6 d4 D7

a5 A1 b5 B6 d5 D4

a6 A2

a7 A3

a8 A5

Course coordinator: Professor Dr. Om Mohamed Ahmed Khafagi

Dr. Yousreia Abo Setta

Head of Department :Prof :Azza Khafaga .





Computer (C 300)


Faculty: Science





Department offering the Course : Math


Semester : 1st

1- Basic information

Code: C 300 Course Title: Computer

(Introduction to Computer

Science)

Academic year: Second

Biology

Total:2hours /week Tutorial:2hour/week Practical:1 Lecture: 2hour/week

2- Professional Information

The main objectives of this course is to

- make the student familiar to the computer system (hardware

and software).

- develop skilled computer users with the technical

background, knowledge.

- introduce- students to basic concepts of computer system

and their applications

- give- an overview for branches of computer science: such as

networks.

1- Overall aims, of course

3- Intended learning outcomes, of course (ILOs)

On completing this course, students will be able to:

a1. Describe the computer system and its components.

a2. Illustrate the difference between Computer Hardware and

Software.

a3. Explain the knowledge of different input & output devices

a. Knowledge and

Understanding





and their usage.

a4. Describe the essential concepts of computer science.


b1. Numerate the different branches of computer science. b2. Summaries the different applications of computers.

b. Intellectual Skills


c1. Apply different types of application software.

c2. - Design different software applications

c3. Use MS-Windows.

c4. Use MS-Office (Word – Excel – PowerPoint)

c. Professional, and Practical

Skills


d1. Interpret the information through communicating ideas

effectively both orally and in writing using a range of formats.

d2. Access information by using IT effectively, communicating

and exchanging the information effectively in seminars and

discussion meetings.

d. General and Transferable

Skills

4. Contents

1. Computer Fundamentals: Basic definitions, name the four basic operations that a computer

performs. Describe the two main components of a computer system: hardware and software.

2. Provide examples of hardware devices that handle input, processing, output, and storage tasks.

Give an example of the information processing cycle in action.

3. Discuss the two major categories and the various types of computers.

4. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of computer use, the risks involved in using hardware

and software, ethical and societal impacts of computer use. Discuss how computers affect

employment and List ways to be a responsible computer user.

5. Understand how computers represent data and the measurements used to describe data transfer

rates and data storage capacity.

6. List the components found inside the system unit , explain their use, the components found on

the computer’s motherboard and explain their role in the computer system

7. Discuss (in general terms) how a CPU processes data and explain the factors that determine a

microprocessor’s performance.

8. List the various types of memory found in a computer system and explain the purpose of each.

9. Discuss network types , LAN topologies and LAN communication technologies

1- Lectures

2 -discussion sessions

3-Lab sessions.

5- Teaching and learning methods

6- Student assessment

1- Oral Exam. to assess a1-a4, b1-b2, d1-d2

2- Final Exam to assess a1-a4,b1-b2,c1-c2,d1

3- MidtermExam to assessa1-a4, b1-b2, c1-c2

a- Methods

1- Oral Exam week 16

2- Final Exam week 16

3- Midterm Exam week 7

b-Assessment schedule

- Midterm Exam 21

- Final-Term Examination 50 c-Weighting of assessments





- Oral Examination 9

- Practical Examination 20

Total 100%


a-Course Note

“Computers Are Your Future” 11th Edition by Catherine Laberta

“Discovering Computers” 2012 by Gary B. Shelly &

Misty E. Vermaat

b-Recommended Text Book

c- Additional References

d. Periodical journals, Web sites,

etc.

8. Matrix to measure LIO’s of course (CS300)with ILO’s of botany program

ILO’s Course Botany Program

Knowledge and

Understanding

a1-a4 A1

Intellectual Skills b1,b2 B1

Professional, and

Practical Skills

c1,c2,c3,c4 C1,C7,C7,C7

General and

TransferableSkills

d1,d2 D1,D4

Course coordinator:Name:

Dr.Wafaa Ghonaimh

Dr Lamiaa Mohamed El Bakrawy

Dr. Naglaa Mustafaa

Head of Department of Name: Prof.Dr/ HodeAbeldaim

http://www.amazon.com/Computers-Are-Your-Future-Complete/dp/0135092760/ref=la_B002Y0517G_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362640214&sr=1-1





Curriculum Map (C 300)

Topics ILOS of Course

Teaching

and

learning

methods

Assessmen

t tools Evidences

A b C d

Lecture

Practical

Discussio

n.

Written

Exam

Oral

Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussio

n

Computer Fundamentals: Basic definitions, name the four basic operations that a

computer performs. Describe the two main components of a computer system:

hardware and software.

a1-a4 b1-

b2

c1-

c4

Provide examples of hardware devices that handle input, processing, output, and

storage tasks. Give an example of the information processing cycle in action.

(Practice for using MS-Windows)

a1-a4 b1-

b2

c1-

c4

Discuss the two major categories and the various types of computers.

(Practice for using MS-Windows) a1-a4 b1-

b2

c1-

c4

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of computer use, the risks involved in using

hardware and software, ethical and societal impacts of computer use. Discuss how

computers affect employment and List ways to be a responsible computer user.

a1-a4 b1-

b2

c1-

c4 d1-

d2

Understand how computers represent data and the measurements used to describe data

transfer rates and data storage capacity. a1-a4 b1-

b2

c1-

c4

d1-

d2

List the components found inside the system unit , explain their use, the components

found on the computer’s motherboard and explain their role in the computer system a1-a4 b1-

b2

c1-

c4

d1-

d2

Discuss (in general terms) how a CPU processes data and explain the factors that

determine a microprocessor’s performance. a1-a4 b1-

b2

c1-

c4

d1-

d2

Discuss network types , LAN topologies and LAN communication technologies a1-a4 b1-

b2

c1-

c4

d1-

d2





(B 307) ميكروتكنيك


Faculty: Science






Academic: Year/Level :3rd

Semester :2nd

خاصالفرقة : الثالثة نبات ميكروتكنيك اسم المقرر : (B 307)الرمز الكودي :

ساعة 4عدد الساعات: خاصالتخصص : نبات

أسبوعيا

2عملى : 2نظري :

يهدف المقرر إلي: اهداف المقرر -1

علم الميكروتكنيكاستخدام إدراك الطالب بالدور الهام في .1

ه.البيئة، وكيفية الاستفادة منفي

تحضير الشرائح سواء كانت تعلم المعلومات أساسيات ل .2

مؤقتة او مستديمة وفحص التركيب الداخلى للاعضاء

النباتية

النواتج المستهدفة من تدريس المقرر -2

-a-يجب علي الطالب أن يكون قادر علي: المعلومات والمفاهيم

. a1للميكروتكنيك العامة عرف الأساسياتي أن

.a2 اساسيات الفحص المجهري عرفي أن

. a3 الميكوتوم الدوارشرح أن ي

. a4تحضير الشرائح والمجال العلمى الذى وضيح خطواتأن ي

تستخدم فيه هذه الشرائح

.b. أن يجب علي الطالب أن يكون قادر علي المهارات الذهنية:

b1و قراءتها ثم يفحص الشريحة من خلال تحليلها . يحدد و

رسمها او تصويرها

b2 . .يحل مشاكل تحضير الشرائح بشكل علمي

c- .يجب علي الطالب أن يكون قادر علي: - المهارات المهنية





.c1 اعداد العينة و فحصها وسهولة تناولها

c2. العينات المختلفة والعينات المجهرية بين تمييزلا

c3 اظهار المهارات اليدوية كرسم العينه

-d- المهارات العامة d1- ليم الطالب مهارة استخدام المجهرتع

d2 - اعداد العينات المعملية

d3 - تعليم الطالب كيفية رسم العينه بمهارة

- d4اشراك الطالب فى استخدام الادوات المعملية

محتوى المقرر -3

العملى الموضوع )النظري(

مقدمة عامة -1

المبادىء العامة -2

جهزة الواجب توافرها في الأدوات و الأ -ا

المعمل

القواعد الواجب اتباعها فى المعمل -ب

تحضير المحاليل المختلفة -ج

جمع و تجزئة العينات النباتية -د

الصبغات( -) محاليل حفظ العينات تحضير المحاليل المختلفة -1

جمع و تجزئة العينات النباتية -2

القتل و التثبيت -2

ستخدمة في القتل و صفات المحاليل الم -ا

التثبيت

محاليل القتل و التثبيت-ب

الثغور )اشكالها و انواعها فحصها تحت الميكرسكوب(.-3

تركيب المحاليل المستخدمة فى القتل و -ا-3

التثبيت

محاليل حفظ النمازج النباتية -ب

فحص قطاعات مختلفة من ساق او ورقة باستخدام -4

الميكرسكوب.

لنمازج النباتيةمحاليل حفظ ا -5

التجفيف ) طرد الماء( -ا-4

الترويق -ب

التجفيف ) طرد الماء( -6

الترويق -ب

الطمر في شمع البرافين -ا-5

التشريب في شمع البرافين -ب

الترقيد في شمع البرافين -ج

الطمر فى السللويدن -د

الطمر في شمع البرافين

التشريب في شمع البرافين -ب

ع العينات النباتية المطمورة في شمع قط -ا-7

البرافين

العوامل التى تؤثر على عملية القظع -ب

قطع العينات النباتية غير المطمورة في -ج

شمع البرافين

قطع العينات النباتية المطمورة في شمع البرافين -ا -8

وامل التى تؤثر على عملية القظعالع -ب

قطع العينات بالطريقة اليدوية )باستخدام الجزر(

صبغ القطاعات و فحصها تحت الميكرسكوب.

لصق القطاعات على الشرائح -ج





القطاعت اليدوية -1

القطع بواسطة الميكروتوم الثلجى و -2

المنزلق

لصق القطاعات على الشرائح -8

الصبغ )انواع الصبغات الطبيعية و -

الصناعية(

صبغ قطاعات شمع البرافين) الصبغة -

دة و المزدوجة(المفر

التحميل و التغطية -

دراسات تشريحية خاصة -

الطرق المتبعة لدراسة تشريح الورقة -

والزهرة

المجهر -10

اساسيات الفحص المجهري -

خصائص العدسات الشيئية -

ملحقات المجهر -

المجهر الالكتروني

التحميل و التغطية - 10

مراجعة عامة - مراجعة عامة -

التطبيق العملى -الشرح والايضاح في المحاضرة التعليم و التعلماساليب -4

تقويم الطلاب -5

امتحان نظرى كل شهربالاضافة الي الاسئلة الشفهية 5-1-1 الاساليب المستخدمة:-5 -أ

تقيم اداء الطالبات العملى من حيث المهارة في عمل -2-1-5

افضل الشرائح

نسبة الغياب و الحضور. -3-1-5

الاسبوع الاول من كل شهر 1التقوىم التوقيت : -ب

التقويم الثانى الاسبوع الثالث و الرابع و الخامس

نهاية الترم 3التقويم

درجات 3امتحان شفهى توزيع الدرجات : -ج

درجة 15امتحان عملى

درجة 25امتحان نظرى

درجات 7اعمال سنة

ضيرات النباتية و الفحص المجهري د/ محمد عبد العزىز نصار التح قائمة الكتب الدراسية و المراجع 6

د/ قاسم فؤاد السحار

- مذكرات -أ





Curriculum Map (B307)

Topics


learning methods

Assessmen

t tools Evidences

a b c d

Lecture

Practical

Discussion.

Written

Exam

Oral

Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussio

n

a

1

a

2

a

3 a4

b

1 b2

c

1 c2 c3

d

1

d

2

d

3

مقدمة عامة

X x المبادىء العامة

X x x X X x x x x القتل و التثبيت

X x x X X x x x x الطمر في شمع البرافين

x X x x X X x x x x لقطاعات شمع البرافين لميكوتوم الدوارا

X x x X X x x x x قطع العينات النباتية المطمورة في شمع البرافين

X x x X X x x x x لصق القطاعات على الشرائح

X x x X X x x x x المجهر





8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 307 ) and ILOs of botany program

Knowledge &

understanding


practical

skills

General &

transferable skills

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

a1 A1 b1 B10 c1 C1 d1 D7

a2 A1 b2 B9 c2 d2 D7

a3 A13 c3 d3 D6

a4 A5 d4 D7

Course coordinator: Prof. Dr. AMAL HASSAN

Signature …… Date ……1/10/2015………………

Head of Department of botany and microbiology: Azza Khafagi





Molecular Biology B 308


Faculty: Science







Semester :2nd

Code: Bot. 308 Course Title: Molecular Biology Academic year: -

2014-2015

Total 6 Tutorial 2 Practical 2 Lecture: 2


The course aim to

1. Understand the basics of molecular biology

2. Know the DNA replication, DNA polymerization and protein synthesis and structure.


a1- Identify the structure of the molecules of

heredity.

a2- Illustrate the metabolism of these molecules.

a3- Describe the difference in the behavior of these

molecules in different organisms

a4-llustrate the pathways from gene expression until

protein production

a5- Illustrate different structures of the heredity

molecules.

3.a. Knowledge and

Understanding:

By the end of the course the

student should be able to:

b1-Compare between different chromosomes on the

basis of their structures

b2-Predict the job of the gene through knowledge of

3.b. Intellectual Skills






their structure

b3-Analyse data about DNA and RNA to predict gene

function


By the end of the course the student must be able to:

c1. Draw DNA and RNA molecules

c2. Design virtual combination of DNA molecules using

sophisticated programs for use in genetic engineering.

3.c. Professional and Practical

Skills

d1,d2,d5,d8,d10 3.D. General and Transferable

Skills



3. Contents

TOPIC No.

Hours

Lectures Tutorial/Practical

1- Introduction to

molecular biology

2 1 2/2

2- DNA structure 2 1 2/2

3- DNA replication 2 1 2/2

4- RNA structure and

transcription

2 1 2/2

5- Protein structure 2 1 2/2

6- Protein synthesis 2 1 2/2

7- Exam 2 1 2/2

8- Mutations 2 1 2/2

9- DNA recombination 2 1 2/2

10- Genes may be

interrupted

2 1 2/2

11- Protein

translocation 2 1 2/2

12- Summary 2 1 2/2

13- Revision 2 1 2/2

14- Exam 2 1





4. Teaching and learning methods

1- Lectures using overhead projectors and powerpoint projectors to illustrate the animation of the

heredity molecules in the cell.

2- Group work in the practical sessions

3- Seminars

4- Problem solving exercises as an integral part of the module

5- Student computer search 6- presentation of assignment

onthly Written module examinations.

5.1. Methods

practical examination

oral examination

Assignments

demonstrator observation

Final professional examination written

and practical elements.

Week: Assessment 1: 5.2. Assessment schedule

Week: Assessment 1:

Week: Assessment 1:

14% Semester Work % 5.3. Weighting of assessments

6% Oral Examination %

30% Practical Examination %

50% Final Examination%

------ Other Type of assessments%

100% Total %


Hand outs by me 6.1. Course Note (if available)

Genes for Benjamin Lewin 6.2. Recommended Text Book

Basics of molecular biology 6.3. Additional References

NCBI and aspergillus fumigatus websites 6.4. Periodical journals, Web sites, etc.

7- Facilities required for teaching and Learning

Computers and internet

Overhead projector

Power point & projector

Course coordinator: Hala Fouad Ahmed Mohamed

Signature Hala Fouad Ahmed Mohamed…… Date ……1/10/2014………………

Head of Department of botany and microbiology: Azza Khafagi






Topics


learning methods

Assessmen

t tools Evidences

A B C D

Lecture

Practical

Discussion.

Written

Exam

Oral

Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussio

n

a

1

a

2

a

3

a

4

a

5 b1

b

2

b

3 c1 c1

d

1

d

2 - Introduction to molecular biology

x x x X

X x

- DNA structure x X X x

- DNA replication x x x X x

- RNA structure and transcription x x x X x

- Protein structure x x X x

- Protein synthesis x x X x

- Mutations x x X x

- DNA recombination x x X x

- Genes may be interrupted x X x

- Protein translocation x X x

X x






Knowledge &

understanding


practical

skills

General &

transferable skills

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

a1 A3 b1 B1 c1 d1 D1

a2 A10 b2 B7 c2 C9 d2 D2

a3 A3 d3 D5

a4 A13 d4 D10





Basis of Biophysics (BPH 331 )


Faculty: Science





Department offering the Course : Physics


Semester :2nd

1-Course data

Academic year: 2014-2015 Course Title: Basis of Biophysics

Code: BPH 331

Level: Third Year Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: 2

Practical: 2

1.1 Studying the application of physical

methods in living organisms.



By the end of the course, students should be able to: a.1 Illustrate macromolecules structures, enzyme mechanisms, cellular behavior in nerve, muscle and visual cells. A3 a.2 Explain scientific facts of hearing, vision, smelling, taste and tactile by sense organs and its conversion into electrical impulses. A3 a.3 Describe conversion of chemical energy into mechanical energy and movement by muscles. A11 a.4 Explain cell membrane biophysics. 10 a.5 Biological effects of radiations on biological systems. 3 a.6 Explain application of advanced biological and

2.a. Knowledge and Understanding





biomedical techniques.11 a.7 Explain principle of modeling for biological systems.1


b.1 Use principles of biophysics in analyzing signals originating from biological systems. 7 b.2 Choose appropriate solutions for biophysical problems. 3 b.3 Design and apply models based on experimental data derived from biological systems. 10

2.b. Intellectual Skills


c.1 Apply the mathematical methods to test, analyze and interpret biophysical experimental results. 4 c.2 Use the national standards for laboratory equipment which are essential to practical research work. 7 c.3 Use computational program packages and tools in laboratory work. 6

c.4 Handle radiation sources and biophysical sample safely. 2

2.c. Professional and

Practical Skills


d.1 Use information and communication technology effectively. d.2 Identify roles and responsibilities, and their performing manner. d.3 Think independently, set tasks and solve problems on scientific basis. d.4 Work in group effectively; manage time, collaborate and communicate with other positively. d.5 Consider community linked problems, ethics and traditions. d.6 Acquire self- and long life-learning. d.7 Apply scientific models, systems, and tools effectively.

2.d. General and

Transferable Skills





3. Contents

Tutorial/Practical Lecture No. Hours Topic

hrs/week

2 hrs/week 2 hrs

Introduction

Some biological fundamentals

2 hrs/week 4 hrs

Some physical forces

exemplified in man

2 hrs/week 4 hrs

Molecular transport in living

systems

2 hrs/week 4 hrs

The bioelectric phenomena

2 hrs/week 4 hrs

Sound and hearing

2 hrs/week 4 hrs

Light and vision

4. Teaching and learning methods 4.1 Lectures (on white board)

4.2 Exams (oral and written)

4.3 Researching (on web based)

5- Student assessment To assess: Knowledge

and Understanding

5.1.1. Written exam

5.1. Methods -To assess:

Knowledge and

Understanding


5.1.2. Oral exam

To assess:

Professional and

Practical Skills

5.1.3. Practical exam

To assess: General

and Transferable

Skills

5.1.4. Taken the presence of students.





Week: 3 Assessment 1: Quiz

5.2. Assessment schedule

Week: 6 Assessment 2: Midterm(1)

Week: 8 Assessment 3: Midterm(2)

Semester Work 5%

5.3. Weighting of

assessments

Oral Examination 3%

Practical Examination 0%

Final Examination 30%

Other Type of assessments 2%

Total 40 %


Basis of Biophysics for medical students 6.1. Course Note (if available)

6.2. Text Book

6.3. Additional References

6.4. Periodical journals,….. etc.

7- Facilities required for teaching and learning:

8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (BPH 331) and ILOs of botany

program

Knowledge &

understanding


practical

skills

General &

transferable skills

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

a1 A3 b1 B4 c1 C4 d1 D1

a2 A3 b2 B3 c2 C7 d2 D2

a3 A11 b3 B10 c3 C6 d3 D3

a4 A10 c4 C2 d4 D4

a5 A3 d5 D5

a6 A11 d6 D6

a7 A1 d7 D7

Course coordinator:

Name: Prof.Dr. Azza Abd El-Raouf Abd El-Kader El-Hagg

Signature ………………………………… Date ………………………………

Head of Department of

Name: Prof.Dr. Azza Abd El-Raouf Abd El-Kader El-Hagg





Mycology (B 302 )


Faculty: Science







Semester :2nd

1-Course data

Academic year: 2014-2015 Course Title: Mycology Code: B 302

Level: Third Year Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Four

Practical: Four

The course aim to:

1. Provide student with importance and general characteristics of

fungi.

2. Provide student with classification, reproduction and life cycles for

different types of fungi.

3.Provide student with economic importance of fungal diseases and

how to control it.

4.Provide student with examples for some important bacterial and

viral diseases in relation to plants and how to control.

2- Course aim






a1. Explain main concepts of biological life forms complexity, diversity,

molecular, cytological, morphological, physiological, genetical from

unicellular to complex organism in the community and their relation to the

environment.

a2. Identify terminology, nomenclature and classification system in

microbiology and related subjects in Botany.

a3. Explain knowledge about diversity and evolution in diverse aspects of the

field of microbiology including genetics, molecular biological, pathogenicity

and phylogeny.

a4. Illustrate the essential facts, major concepts, principles, and theories in basic

sciences (chemistry, physics, geology, zoology, botany, microbiology,

mathematics, statistics, humanities, and computer science).

3.A- Knowledge

and

understandings:

b1. Conduct a report on an independent project.

3.B- Intellectual

Skills: c1. Use laboratory equipment correctly in a safe and ethical manner, paying

attention to risk assessment and safety regulations.

c2. Use the scientific literature correctly and effectively by collecting research

topic in one field to write research reports and essay.

3.C- Professional

Skills:

d1. Interpret the information through communicating ideas effectively both

orally and in writing using a range of formats.

d2. Meet deadlines and priorities workloads to achieve targets.

d3. Overcome problems.

3.D- General

Skills:

4- Contents:

No. of Hours/Week

Topic Total Practical Lecture

No.

4 2 2

Division: Gymnomycota

Genus:

Arcyria,Stemonitis,Dictydium,Ceratiomyxa

.

Division: Mastigomycota

Genus: S.endobioticum, Allomyces

macrogynus, Plasmodiophora brassica

Saprolegnia sp., Albugo candida,

Plasmopara viticola, Peronospora

parasitica, Bremia lactucae

Division: Amastigomycota

Genus: Rizopus,Mucor, Cunninghamella

Shizosaccharomyces,

Saccharomyces cerevisiae





Taphrina deformans

Aspergillus

Penicillium

Ersiphe

Podosphera

Uncinula

Sordaria

Claviceps purpuria

Peziza vesiclosa

Agaicus

Loose smuts of creals

Ustilago tritici

Ustilago nuda

Covered smut of cereals

Ustilago hordei

Ustilago maydis

Tilletia caries

Puccinia graminis

Alternaria solani

Fusarium

Revision

Facilities required for teaching and learning: Light microscopes

Readymade slides for systematic fungi

Infected Plant tissues with fungi

Slides and Coverslips

Projector


-Oral presentation to assess their understanding.

- Projects to assess their abilities to obtain information.

- Oral exams to assess their understanding.

-Writing exam to their understanding.

7.A- Assessment

methods:

Assessment 1 Practical examination 14th Week Assessment 2 Final-term examination Week according to faculty's exam

schedule 7.B- Assessment

schedule

7.C- Assessments

weights


Mid Term Exam 10% Final Practical exam 30%

Final Exam 50%






Mycology Notes 8.A- Notes:

Webster, J. (1986). Introduction to Fungi. 2nd ed., Cambridge Univ. Press

Alexopoulos, C.J.; Mims, C.W. and Blackwell, M. (1966). Introductory

Mycology.

Vashista, B.R. and Singa, A.K. (2005). Botany for degree students

fungi/S.chand and company LTD

Vidhyasekaran, P. (2006). Principles of plant pathology. 1st ed./ CBS Pub. &

Distributers

http:// hlios bto.ed.ac.uk.fungal biology

8.B- Essential

books:

8.C-

Recommended

books:

8.D- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc


Knowledge &

understanding


practical

skills

General &

transferable skills

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

a1 A1 b1 B9 c1 C1 d1 D1

a2 A4 c2 C11 d2 D2

a3 A12 d3 D3

a4 A2

Course coordinator: Head of Department:

Prof. Dr. : Zeinab Al Awamry Prof. Azza Khafaga





Curriculum Map

Topics


learning methods

Assessmen

t tools Evidences

a b c d

Lecture

Practical

Discussion.

Written

Exam

Oral

Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussio

n

a1 a2 a3 a4 b1 c1 c2 d

1

d

2

d

3

Division: Gymnomycota

x X X X X X X X x X

Division: Mastigomycota

x X X X X X X X x X

Division: Amastigomycota

x X X X X X X X x X

Loose smuts of creals

x X X X X X X X x X

Covered smut of cereals

x X X X X X X X x X





Virology (B 303 )


Faculty: Science







Semester :2nd

1-Course data

Academic year: : Third year Course Title: Virology Code: B 303

Department/program: Special

Botany


Practical: Two

The course provides students with basic scientific information of:

1- Origin, structure, purification and classification of viruses.

2- Diseases caused by viruses.

3-Developing the student practical skills especially the methods of

detection, isolation, and characterization of viruses

2- Course aim


a1. Explain main concepts of virus.

a2. Define fundamental principles of Microbiology emphasizing

Virology.

a3. Demonstrate understanding of terminology, nomenclature and

classification system in virology.

a4. Explain knowledge about diversity and evolution in diverse aspects of

the field of microbiology, pathogenicity.

a5. Identify complexity and diversity of life processes through the study

of virus, their cellular and physiological processes and their relationships

between them and their environment.

3.a- Knowledge

and

understandings:

b1. Use integrated approaches to problem solving.

b2. Write a report on an independent project.

b3. Analyze published information in virology. b4. Assess the interrelationships and impact of a specific

3.b- Intellectual

Skills:





organism on its ecosystem.

c1. Use laboratory equipment correctly and safely to generate data.

c2. Record experimental procedures and laboratory protocols in a

responsible, safe and ethical manner, paying attention to risk assessment

and safety regulations.

c3. Prepare scientific reports by using the scientific literature correctly

and effectively in the chosen areas of Microbiology.

3.c- Professional

Skills:

d1- Communicate effectively through oral and written reports

d2- Work in groups during the practical lessons.

d3- Self d learning through writing a research report on one of

the problems of modern science.

3.d- General Skills:


2-Practical lessons

3-Seminars.

4- challenges

5- Teaching and

learning methods:

Facilities required for teaching and learning: 4- Course content:


Theoretical part content

No. of

Lecture(s)

Week(s)

No.

No. of

Hours Topic

1&2 1&2 4

1-History of virology.

2-Morphology of viruses.

3 3 2 3-Biochemistry of viruses.

4&5 4&5 4 4-Chlassification and nomenclature of viruses.

6&7&8 6&7&8 6

5-Replication of bacterial viruses.

6-Replication of animal viruses.

7-Replication of plant viruses.





9&10 9&10 4

8-Transmission of viruses.

9-Virus like agent.

11&12 11&12 4

10 -Control of viral diseases.

11-Use of viruses as biological control.

Practical part content

Practical Week(s)

No.

No. of

Hours Topic

2 2 1-Viral lab precautions.

2 3 2-Symptomatology

2 4 3-Transmission of viruses

3-1-Mechanical transmission

2 5 3-2-Inscect transmission

2 6

4-Physical properties of the viruses:

4-1-Dilution end point.

2 7 4-2-Thermal inactivation point.

2 8 4-3-Longivity

2 9 5-Cultivation of animal viruses

2 10 6-Purification of viruses

2 7-Morphology of bacterial, animal, and plant viruses.

2 11 8-Ebola virus

2 12 9- Revision





6- Teaching and learning methods for limited capability students: 1-Simplifid

applications


7.A- Assessment

methods:

Assessment 1 Practical examination 14th Week

Assessment 2 Final-term examination Week according to

faculty's exam schedule 7.B- Assessment

schedule

7.C- Assessments

weights


8.A- Notes:

8.B- Essential

books:

Walder,M.K.;Friedman , and Adhya,S.L.(2005)Phages: their role in

pathogenesis and biotechnology

R.E.F.Matthews -- Plant virology

Anna S. Tikhonenko-----Ultra structure of bacterial viruses.

8.C-

Recommended

books:

Virology.

J. Gen. Microbiology.

J. Gen. Virology.

8.D- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc

Course Coordinator: Amal saeid Mohamad Abo Senna

Head of Department :Prof :Azza Khafaga .



Final Exam 50%





Curriculum Map (B 303 )

Topics


learning methods

Assessmen

t tools Evidences

a b c d

Lecture

Practical

Discussion.

Written

Exam

Oral

Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussio

n

a

1

a

2

a

3

a

4

a

5

b

1

b

2

b

3

c

1

c

2

c

3

d

1

d

2

d

3

d

4 1-History of virology.

2-Morphology of viruses.

x x X x X x x X x x x x x x

3-Biochemistry of viruses.


4-Chlassification and

nomenclature of viruses. x x X X x X x x X x x x x x x

5-Replication of bacterial viruses.

6-Replication of animal viruses.

7-Replication of plant viruses.


8-Transmission of viruses.

9-Virus like agent.


10 -Control of viral diseases.

11-Use of viruses as biological

control.







Knowledge &

understanding


practical

skills

General &

transferable skills

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

a1 A1 b1 B3 c1 C1 d1 D1

a2 A1 b2 c2 C9 d2 D4

a3 A4 b3 B7 c3 C9 d3 D6

a4 A12 b4 B4

a5 A12





Taxonomy of Flowering

Plants (B 304)


Faculty: Science







Semester :2nd

1-Course data

Academic year : 3rd Year Course Title:

Taxonomy of Flowering Plants

Code:

(B 304)

Department/program: Special Botany


Practical: Two

The course aims to

1. Define taxonomy of Angiosperms.

2. Understand principles of plant taxonomy,

3. Provide students with basic scientific information of

morphology, distribution and classification of the

flowering plants and taxonomic concepts.

4. Recognize about 22 families of flowering plants and

their economically important genera/species

2- Course aim


By the end of the course the students must be able to:

a1. Explain main concepts of plant taxonomy. 3.a- Knowledge

and





a2. Clarify differences among families of Monocotyledoneae.

a3. Identify differences among families of Dicotyledoneae.

a4. Describe diversity of flowering plants based on their taxonomical

relationships.

understandings:

By the end of the course the students must be able to: b1. Interpret the taxonomical information of flowers, fruits and

inflorescences by thinking logically for family identification.

b2. Analyze the flowering traits of monocots to solve the taxonomic

problems of the Monocotyledoneae. b3. Analyze the flowering traits of dicots to solve the taxonomic

problems of the Dicotyledoneae.

3.b- Intellectual

Skills:


c1. Dissect the flower in the laboratory for recording the

correct systematic position.

c2. Outline the floral anatomy by drawing the floral diagram

and longitudinal section.

c3. Write the floral formula.

3.c- Professional

Skills:


d1. Think independently, set tasks and solve problems on

scientific basis.3

d2. Work in groups effectively; manage time, collaborate and

communicate with others positively.4

d3. Acquire self- and long life–learning.6

d4. Exhibit the sense of beauty and neatness9

3.D- General

Skills:

4- Course content:


No. of

Lecture(s)

Week(s)

No. Topic

Introduction – Principles of plant

taxonomy – Brief on history of

classification Systems of classifications,

Phyloginetic (Junderson & Engler)

Classification: 1st Class: Monocotyledoneae Order: Glumiflorae





(family Gramineae) – Order Principes

(family Palmae) Order: Liliflorae (family Juncaceae) – Order Scitamineae (family

Musaceae)

2nd Class Dicotyledoneae Subclass : i. Archichlamydeae ,Gp.1

Monochlamydeae

Order : Salicales (Salicaceae)- Order Urticales (family Moraceae)

Order: Centrospermae (family

Chenopodiaceae, family Nyctaginaceae) .key for the order

Gp.2

Dialypetalae Order : Ranales (family Ranunculaceae) – Order: Rhoedales

(family Papaveraceae, sub. Fam. :

Papaveroideae) – Order: Rosales (family Rosaceae, sub fam. : Pomoideae)

Order: Geraniales (family Tropaeolaceae,

family Euphorbiaceae or family Gerianiaceae, family Rutaceae)

Order : Sapindales (family

Anacardiaceae) – Order: Malvales (family Malvaceae)

Order: Myrtiflorae (family Myrtaceae) –

Order: Umbelliflorae (family Umbelliferae)

Subclass : ii. Sympetalae

Order: Contortae (family Apocynaceae) – Order : Tubiflorae (family Convolvulaceae) –

Order : Campanulatae (family Compositae)


2-Practical lessons

3-Seminars.

4- challenges

5- Teaching and

learning methods:

Facilities required for teaching and learning:





6- Teaching and

learning methods

for limited

capability students:


7.A- Assessment

methods:

Assessment 1 Practical examination 14th Week Assessment 2 Final-term examination Week according to

faculty's exam schedule 7.B- Assessment

schedule

7.C- Assessments

weights


Note is Available

8.A- Notes:

8.B- Essential

books:

Plant taxonomy book 8.C-

Recommended

books:

8.D- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc

Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Kadria ali

Head of Department :Prof. Azza Khafaga



Final Exam 50%






Knowledge &

understanding


practical

skills

General &

transferable skills

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

ILOs of

course

ILOs of

Program

a1 A1 b1 B7 c1 C4 d1 D1

a2 A4 b2 B8 c2 C4 d2 D4

a3 A4 b3 B8 c3 C4 d3 D6

a4 A12 d4 D9





Curriculum Map(B 304)

Topics


learning methods

Assessmen

t tools Evidences

A B C D

Lecture

Practical

Discussion.

Written

Exam

Oral

Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussio

n

a

1

a

2

a

3

a

4

b

1

b

2

b

3

c

1

c

2

c

3

d

1

d

2

d

3

d

4

Principles of plant taxonomy x X X x x x x x x x

Systems of classifications

x X X x x x x x x x

Monocotyledoneae x X X X x x x x x x x x

Dicotyledoneae x x X X x x x x x x x x

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