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Biology and Biotechnology Course Description 2018-2019 133 Credit Hours

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I. Faculty Requirements: 20 Credit Hours

Compulsory Requirements: 20 Credit Hours

None PREREQ: 3 CH

0 3 Calculus (1) 0203101 1

The course should provide the students with the knowledge about functions, such as algebraic and transcendental, their graphs and limits, derivatives and various differentiation rules with applications. Also the course introduces, integration, definite and indefinite with the substitution rule.

0203101 PREREQ: 3 CH

0 3 Calculus (2) 0203102 2

The course should provide the students with the knowledge about some applications of definite integrals and integrals of transcendental functions. Also introduces more techniques of integration then infinite sequences and series. Finally, the course gives an introduction to polar coordinates and parametric equations

None PREREQ: 3 CH

0 3 Probability and Statistics 0203281 3

The course provides an introduction to descriptive statistics. Elements of probability are presented. Sampling distribution, theory of estimation hypothesis testing, inference about a single population and about two populations is also covered.

Concurrent

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PREREQ: 3 CH

0 3 General Physics (1) 0204101 4

Vectors, motion in one dimension, motion in two dimensions, Newton's laws, work and energy, conservation of angular momentum, collisions, rotational motion, static's and equilibrium

0204101+ Concurrent 0204108

PREREQ: 3 CH

0 3 General Physics (2) 0204102 5

The course covers Electric charge, electric force, electric field, Gauss's law, electric potential, electromotive force, capacitors, direct current circuits, magnetic fields, Amperes law and Faradays law and inductance.

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Concurrent 0204101

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 General Physics Lab (1) 0204107 6

This course includes experiments on topics covered by general physics (1).

Concurrent 0204102

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 General Physics Lab (2) 0204108 7

This course includes experiments on topics covered by general physics (2).

None PREREQ: 3 CH

0 3 Programming Fundamentals 0401121 8

This course provides basic skills in problem solving and programming. Topics covered include simple data types, expressions and statements, program flow control structures, exception handling and functions. Elements of object oriented programming techniques are also introduced.

II. Department Requirements: 82 Credit Hours A. Compulsory Requirements: 62 Credit Hours

Concurrent 0201107

PREREQ: 3 CH

0 3 General Biology (1) 0201101 1

General Biology (1) is an introductory course which covers the basics of cell biology in a traditional order, from the structure and function of molecules to the structure and organization of cells. As part of cell organization, this course also introduces metabolism and genetics, thus preparing students for General Biology (2) and other, upper-level courses in the natural and health sciences.


0 3 General Biology (2) 0201102 2

This theoretical, introductory course familiarizes students of natural sciences with the concepts of body organization and homeostasis in animals. The course addresses the main tissue types and the structure and function of most of the human and animal’s organs and organ systems.




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Concurrent 0201101

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 General Biology lab 0201107 3

General Biology Lab (1) is an introductory course providing training in the basic laboratory methodology used in the study of biological systems. As in other biology lab courses, this course will encourage students to participate in the process of science and develop creative and critical reasoning skills. Students will be invited to pose hypotheses, make predictions, conduct open-ended experiments, collect data, and apply the results to new problems.


0 2 Invertebrates 0201210 4

This course focuses on functional and evolutionary morphology of the invertebrates and generally includes structure, function, life cycles, diversity, development and adaptations in major invertebrate taxa.

Concurrent 0201211

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 Invertebrates lab 0201212 5

This lab is associated with the Invertebrates theoretical course and deals with the features of major taxonomic groups and the comparative morphology and anatomy of invertebrates. Students will investigate slides using light and dissecting microscopes and carry out dissections of selected invertebrates.


0 3 Plant Biology 0201221 6

This course introduces structure, function, reproduction and development of vascular and non-vascular plants, ranging from algae to angiosperms.

Concurrent 0201221

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 Plant Biology Lab 0201222 7

This is the laboratory component of the introductory plant biology course. Students will become acquainted with the various taxonomic groups and their features and will investigate tissues and organs of plants using live models and (self) prepared slides.




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0 2 Histology and Micro-techniques 0201231 8

In this course, students will compare the cells and tissues among the various organs of vertebrate animals. Histology will be presented as integral part and in relation to animal physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology.

Concurrent 0201231

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 Histology and Micro-techniques lab 0201232 9

This practical course introduces the applications of different types of microscopic preparations. It also includes techniques associated with preparation and analysis of animal tissues for light microscopic studies.


0 3 Cell Biology 0201251 10

A theoretical course which focuses on molecular and ultra structure and function of cells. It includes cellular transport, sorting, and compartmentalization, signaling, motility, cell division and cellular aspects of cancer.


0 3 Genetics 0201252 11

This course covers a broad area ranging from classical Mendelian genetics to the basic principles, applications and ethics of genetic engineering. It also introduces population genetics which is basic to the understanding of evolutionary biology.

Concurrent 0201252

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 Genetics lab 0201253 12

This is the laboratory component for the Genetics course and aims at familiarizing students with model organisms and genetic investigations in the lab.


0 2 Vertebrate Biology 0201311 13

The course covers principles of functional and evolutionary vertebrate morphology. Students will study the features and derived characters of vertebrate clades, phylogenetic relationships and relate anatomy to function / biological role.




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Concurrent 0201311

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 Vertebrate Biology lab 0201312 14

This is the laboratory component for the theoretical course which focuses on functional and evolutionary morphology of vertebrates. It includes studying of models and slides, trapping and identifying small vertebrates, dissection of fishes, amphibians, mammals and birds and preparing skeletons of small vertebrates. The lab will also include a few field visits to the surroundings of the campus.


0 3 Plant Physiology 0201321 15

A study of the vital processes that occur in flowering plants including biophysical and metabolic processes with emphasis on photosynthesis, growth and development. Functions including water relations, metabolic pathways, growth regulators, and photomorphogenesis are an integral part of the course.

Concurrent 0201321

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 Plant Physiology lab 0201322 16

This is the laboratory component for the theoretical course. Students will study relationships of plants to water, nutrients and light and design experiments in the lab and greenhouse to analyze the impacts of various factors on germination, growth and general plant performance.


0 2 Applied Plant Biology 0201323 17

This course supplements previously acquired information in the plant biology, taxonomy and physiology courses. It integrates this knowledge into widely used applications and includes a range of themes, namely economic and medicinal plants, sustainable and organic agriculture, crop improvement and plant biotechnology, forestry and rangeland management

0201251 Concurrent 0201102

PREREQ: 3 CH

0 3 Microbiology 0201331 18

A study of the biology and classification of microorganisms, namely prokaryotes, and microscopic eukaryotes including Fungi. The course addresses the effects of chemical and physical agents on the growth of these microorganisms. It introduces the health problems caused by certain microorganisms and their numerous benefits e.g. in biotechnology and bioremediation, and their roles in ecosystems.




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Concurrent 0201331

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 Microbiology lab 0201332 19

Practical sessions will cover culturing of microorganisms from natural samples, isolation, identification, classification and staining techniques. Students will experience preparation of microbiological culture media, sterilization and antiseptic techniques and an antibiotic sensitivity test. Students will design experiments to study the impacts of physical and chemical factors on selected microorganisms.


0 3 Immunology 0201333 20

Introduction to the basic concepts of immunology, antigens and antigenicity, antibody structure, types and function. The course covers types of immunity, specific and none specific immune response, the cells and organelles of the immune system. The course also demonstrates some of the immune diseases such as hypersensitivity, autoimmunity and transplantation problems. Lab techniques will be discussed and demonstrated to the students, including production and isolation of antibodies, ELISA, and Immunoblotting.


0 3 Biochemistry 0201341 21

The biochemistry course focuses on the structure and function of the biological macromolecules as well as metabolic pathways and enzyme function.

Concurrent 0201341

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 Biochemistry lab 0201342 22

This introduction to experimental biochemical investigations includes: acid-base titrations, nature of buffers, techniques used to separate molecules, spectrophotometric measurements, analysis of enzyme activity, isolation of nucleic acid and electrophoretic techniques and some immunological techniques.




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0 2 Basic Biotechnology 0201343 23

This class discusses the fundamental aspects of biotechnology and its importance to mankind. It is an introduction to history of genetic manipulation, recombinant DNA technology, proteins as products, microbial biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, animal biotechnology, DNA fingerprinting, forensic analysis, bioremediation, aquatic biotechnology, medical biotechnology, regulatory biotechnology, and ethics in biotechnology


0 2 Animal Physiology 0201413 24

This course covers invertebrate and vertebrate function and adaptations/means of surviving and maintaining homeostasis in various environments. Main themes include osmoregulation and electrolyte balance, excretion, respiration, circulation, metabolism, thermoregulation, neuro-endocrine control, and physiological rhythms. Reproductive physiology and its hormonal control will also be introduced.

Concurrent 0201413

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 Animal Physiology lab 0201414 25

This is the laboratory component for the theoretical course. It introduces various techniques in the study and analysis of animal organs and organ systems, e.g. how to measure neural and muscular activity, respiratory and circulatory performance, renal performance, basal metabolic rate, the effects of metabolite and hormone concentrations, and others. In addition to the use of live models in the lab, some lab sessions will include dry labs and simulations.

0201221+ 0201311

PREREQ: 3 CH

0 3 Ecology 0201415 26

The course covers principles and relationships, starting with the variations of the physical environment and concepts of adaptations and distribution of organisms and continuing at the population, community and ecosystem levels.

Concurrent 0201415

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 Ecology lab 0201416 27

This is the laboratory component for the Ecology course. The concepts dealt with in the theoretical part will be related to Jordan's terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems during field trips. Moreover, students will carry out measurements of the physical environment, collect and analyze samples and data about distribution and density and design experiments to study ecological relationships.




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0 3 Molecular Biology 0201441 28

This course details the molecular structure as well as replication, transcription and translation of the genetic material. Gene expression, the synthesis, post-translational processing and transport of proteins will also be addressed. This course complements other courses (Genetics, Biotechnology) in providing undergraduate students a broad proficiency in the methods and applications of genetic engineering.

Concurrent 0201441

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 Molecular Biology lab 0201442 29

The lab is designed to allow the student to master several biochemical techniques commonly used in a molecular biology lab i.e., quantitative protein and DNA assays, gel electrophoresis of DNA, southern blotting, northern blotting, cloning, and some immunological techniques.


0 2 Molecular Cell Biology 0201451 30

This course focuses on two important topics within the domain of molecular cell biology namely 1) the molecular basis of cell signaling and signal transduction and 2) the control of gene expression.


0 2 Seminar 0201471 31

An in-depth study of biologically oriented topics including applications in biotechnology in an area not usually covered by scheduled courses. Emphasis will be on current literature with independent study and presentations. B. Elective Requirements: 12 Credit Hours


2 2 Parasitology 0201314 1

This course aims at familiarizing students with the basic concepts of Parasitology including types of animal associations, parasite life cycles – infection and transmission, and evolution of parasitism as well as morphology, classification, and distribution. The course also deals with important human diseases including malaria, sleeping sickness, Leishmaniasis, as well roundworm, tapeworm, nematode and arthropod diseases in terms of pathology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and control.




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0 3 Evolution 0201317 2

This course covers the history of evolutionary biology and the evidence and mechanisms of evolution. It presents evolutionary biology as a dynamic product of ongoing research efforts and demonstrates the relevance of evolution to all of modern biology and to practical real-world problems.


0 3 Hematology 0201334 3

This course introduces the composition of blood, hemopoiesis and its requirements. The structure and function of the red blood corpuscle and hemoglobin will be studied as are the types of disease which arise from their malfunction. Standard laboratory techniques will be demonstrated to the students.

0201311 + Concurrent 0201419

PREREQ: 2 CH

0 2 Animal Behavior 0201418 4

The course focuses on the four questions about behavior: causation, development, evolution and function. Students in this course can use an evolutionary perspective to ask what features of an animal's behavior allow it to survive and reproduce, i.e. why is behavior adaptive?

concurrent 0201418

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 Animal Behavior lab 0201419 5

This is the laboratory component for the Animal Behavior course. During this course, students will observe, design experiments, describe and quantify behavior in the lab and field.




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0 3 Research Project 0201473 6

This project is elective and includes a well-defined problem to be assigned to the student to carry out experimental or observational work and to present it in an acceptable form of a scientific report.

201311 PREREQ: 2CH 0 2 Ornithology 0202111 7

Birds have played an important role in human culture and well-being. Research

on birds proved to be crucial for the understanding biological concepts,

especially those related to physiology, animal behavior and ecology. This

introductory course covers a range of subjects including bird evolution,

development, anatomy and physiology, avian reproduction, ecology, and

behavior. The importance of birds to the ecosystems and human well-being

and most recent research in ornithology will be discussed.

201318 cocurr: 2CH

0 3 Ornithology lab 0201319 8

Birds are very suitable models for scientific research. Their bodies are

extremely adapted to flight and it is fairly easy to study their behavior in nature.

This practical course will enhance the student’s knowledge and understanding

of biological systems. Lab activities will include the study of bird anatomy and

structure of feathers, hematology and physiology, as well as classification.

Field activities include bird surveys and identification, bird trapping and ringing,

and observation of bird behavior.




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0201102 PREREQ: 3CH

0 3 Selected Topics in Environmental Biology

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This interdisciplinary course provides students the opportunity to develop their

knowledge in ecology, evolutionary biology and environmental science. It will

also allow students to explore the myriad applications and contexts of

environmental biology through topics related to history, society, economics,

public policy and international affairs. The course emphasizes core scientific

principles, critical reading and writing skills, and the ability to understand, apply

and communicate scientific concepts and results. There will be some

introductory lectures, but during most of this course, students are expected to

discuss and present the process and outcomes of their projects.

0201441 PREREQ: 2CH

0 1 Plant Molecular Biology Lab 201426 10

This course presents an overview of the practical aspects of plant tissue

culture techniques and their application in plant propagation and improvement.

In addition, the class will carry out some plant transformation experiments. It

will provide students with hands-on experience in the most basic laboratory

methods used to isolate, clone and analyze nucleic acid sequences. Through a

balanced combination of lectures, direct experimentation, and preparation of

lab reports students will learn how to use current bioinformatics resources to

identify specific DNA sequences, design primers for PCR amplification of these

sequences which will be cloned, and sequenced. Students will carry out a

basic structural analysis of the cloned sequences and analyze some aspects of

their pattern of expression.




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0201425 Concurr: 3 CH

0 2 Plant Molecular Biology 201425 11

This course introduces students with an innovative, integrated approach to

plant science. It looks at the processes and mechanisms that underlie each

stage of plant life and describes the intricate network of cellular, molecular,

biochemical and physiological events through which plants make life on land

possible. It also provides comprehensive treatment of all aspects of plant gene

expression, highlights the importance of gene expression in how plants

interface with the modern world, and notes the many aspects of gene

expression that were first discovered in plants.

0201102 Concurr: 3 CH

0 2 Selected topics in Biotechnology 201474 12

Biotechnology applies scientific and engineering principles to living organisms

in order to produce products and services of value to society. This course

emphasis on processes ranging from cheese production, plant production and

improvement, wastewater management, through to drug design and gene

therapy to stem cell research and genetic engineering. Each student completes

a substantial research project addressing the industrial, regulatory and

management issues surrounding biotechnology.




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0 1 Organic Chemistry Lab for Life

Sciences 2

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This practical course familiarizes students with the commonly used techniques for organic compounds functional groups identification, purification and separation. The practical course will include experimental methods for different classes of organic compounds, preparations, important chemical reactions, drugs synthesis and reaction mechanisms.

0902112 PREREQ: CH

0 3 Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences 2 0902114 14

This course is a continuation of the organic chemistry course; it will provide a

comprehensive understanding of significant organic functional groups and their

related reaction mechanisms. The course will include the nomenclature and

the general reactions, reaction mechanisms and syntheses of certain organic

compounds including Alkadienes and Allylic systems, Organometallic

compounds, Alcohols, Ethers, Carbonyl containing compounds, Phenols, Enols

and some pharmaceutically important compounds.


0 2 Developmental Biology 0201411 15

Developmental Biology provides an overview of the major features of early embryonic development in animals. This course will be focused on studying the developmental stages and how genes control development in different organisms ranging from fruit flies to humans. Current approaches in developmental biology including genetic engineering, stem cell research and molecular biology and the importance of developmental biology to human society will be addressed.




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0201331 PREREQ

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0 1 Virology 0201335 16

This course provides basic understanding of the biochemical and the molecular mechanism of viral infection by studying viral replication, virulence, host-parasite relationships, molecular mechanism of infection, and the host response to infections. It also provides the tools to diagnosis viral infections,

vaccines and controls of viral infections.

0902101 PREREQ: CH

0 3 General Chemistry (2) 902102 17

The course covers basic concepts in chemistry: Intermolecular forces and

phase changes, concentration units and colligative properties, chemical

kinetics: order of reactions, half-lives, acid-base equilibrium: strong and weak

acids and bases, buffer solutions, thermochemistry and thermodynamics:

enthalpy, entropy and Gibbs free energy, redox reactions and electrochemistry.

0902102 PREREQ: CH

0 1 General Chemistry Lab (2) 902108 18

This practical course covers the colligative properties, molar solubility and Ksp,

Farady’s constant, equilibrium constant, titration experiments such as Redox

titration and potentiometric titration, electrochemistry and kinetics.




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C. Ancillary Requirements: 7 Credit Hours

Concurrent 0202107

PREREQ: 3 CH

0 3 General Chemistry (1) 0902101 1

Basic concepts: matter, measurements, significant figures, stoichiometry equations, molar masses, moles, chemical calculations, reactions in solution, gases, structure of the atom, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, and molecular geometry.

Concurrent 0202101

PREREQ: 1 CH

3 0 General Chemistry lab (1) 0902107 2

Safety laboratory rules and laboratory equipment, determination of density, empirical and molecular formula, limiting reactants, molar mass of volatile liquid, periodic table and periodic law, synthesis of alum and aspirin, volumetric analysis and vinegar analysis, bleach analysis, and chemicals tests for anions and cations.


0 3 Organic Chemistry for life Sciences 1 0902112 3

This course covers the principle of carbon chemistry. It introduces the molecular orbital theory of organic compounds, the IUPAC nomenclature, and the structure and characteristics of various organic compounds.

Concurrent 0902112

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3 0 Organic Chemistry Lab for Life Sciences 1 0902113 4

This lab course is complementary to the theoretical lectures provided by the

co-requisite course. The laboratory is divided into two parts: the first part

covers safety precautions and lab rules that students should strictly follow so

that safety can be observed in the lab. Experiments are designed to familiarize

students with techniques commonly used in the organic laboratory for

identification, purification and separation of organic compounds. The second

part includes chemical tests for identification of the main classes of organic

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