Objectives:  Enabling students to:

1-    Know and understand the development and the applications of biology in our life.

2-    Select the field of study that suits their personal skills and applying it in our study.

3-    Know and use the scientific English Terminology related to the field of  biology.

4-    Grasp the role and significance of biology in our every day life.

Contents:

1-    Getting acquainted with biology, Chemical basis of life: (Inorganic components of living organisms, Organic components of living organisms, Biological reactions and enzymes), Cells and tissues: (Structure and functions).

2-    Biodiversity: (Principles of Taxonomy and Classification, Viruses-Bacteria, Algae, Fungi,  Plants and Animals), Nutrition,  Metabolism and Bioenergetics: Photosynthesis (Fixation of Sun energy), Synthesis of biological macromolecules-Energy, storage-Breakdown of biological macromolecules, Energy release.

3-    Excretion, Circulatory system, Reproduction, Fertilization and development, The basic genetic mechanisms.

Course Outcomes:

1-    Knowledge outcomes: Help students to become acquainted with the specific facts and knowledge of concepts, theories, formula, mechanisms etc.)

2- Cognitive skills: Students are expected to be equipped with strategies, methods and principles of thinking needed for problem solving.

3-    Interpersonal skills and responsibilities: Students will have an improved capacity for group work. Leadership and self directed learning.

4-    Analysis and communication skills: Students are expected to be introduced to the principle  of communication, statistical and IT skills.

Assessment methods for the above elements:

Exams (mid-term exam 1 & mid-term exam 2) – final exam – reports.

Text book:  

1- Sylvia S. Mader (Latest Edition): Biology. McGraw-Hill, USA.

Supplementary references :

Internet sites that deal with the science of biology.

Other Information Resources :

Libraries.