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Al-Azhar University (Girls branch) - Faculty of Science Department: Botany and Microbiology Program Special Botany Course Specification Precision Equipment (Ph 413) University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch) Faculty: Science Department: Botany and Microbiology 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 : Physics Academic: Year/Level : 4th A-Basic Information Academic year: 4 th Course Title: Precision Equipment Code: Ph 413 Department/program: Special Botany Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two Practical: Two B- Professional Information The course aims to: - Provide student with the structures and function of medical and biological instruments. - Recognize students with application of biophysical instruments in a safe and ethical manner and pay attention to risk assessment and safety regulations. 2- Course aim 3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): a1. Explain the basic scientific concepts of microscope and spectrophotometer. a.2 Explain principles of X Ray production, types and interaction with matter. a.3. Identify medical instruments. a4. Demonstrate the medical applications of x-rays. 3.a- Knowledge and understandings:

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Precision Equipment (Ph 413)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

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 : Physics

Academic: Year/Level : 4th

A-Basic Information

Academic year: 4th Course Title: Precision Equipment Code: Ph 413

Department/program: Special Botany

Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two

Practical: Two

B- Professional Information

The course aims to:

- Provide student with the structures and function of

medical and biological instruments.

- Recognize students with application of biophysical

instruments in a safe and ethical manner and pay

attention to risk assessment and safety regulations.

2- Course aim

3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

a1. Explain the basic scientific concepts of microscope and

spectrophotometer.

a.2 Explain principles of X Ray production, types and

interaction with matter.

a.3. Identify medical instruments.

a4. Demonstrate the medical applications of x-rays.

3.a- Knowledge

and

understandings:

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

a5. Define laser production and absorption

a6. Demonstrate nuclear accelerators

a7. List the basic laboratory equipment and techniques,

including knowledge of safe working practices.

b1. Interpret relevant data to choose appropriate equipment for

solve biological & biophysical problems.

b2. Differentiate between the uses of advanced, specialized

laboratory equipment.

3.b- Intellectual

Skills:

c1. Solve biological & biophysical problems by Application

the physical principles.

c2. Apply advanced biological and biomedical techniques in

safe manner.

C3.Plan, design, process and report on the investigated data,

using appropriate techniques and considering scientific

guidance.

3.c- Professional

Skills:

d1. Think independently, set tasks and solve problems on

scientific basis.

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

communicate with other positively Consider community linked

problems, ethics and traditions.

3.d- General Skills:

4- Course content:

(theoretical and then practical)

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Theoretical part content

No. of

Lecture(s)

Week(s)

No.

No. of

Hours Topic

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

Microscopes :

Simple microscope,

Compound microscope,

Phase contrast microscope,

Oil immmesrsion microscope.

Elctron microscop (SEM-TEM)

Structure of human eye and its defects

2 2 4 Spectrophotometers structures , function and

various types

2 2 4

X Ray production, types and interaction with

matter

Medical instruments

2 2 4 Laser production and absorption

Medical instruments

1 1 2 Nuclear Accelerators

1 1 2 NMR and MRI

Practical part content

Practical Week(s)

No.

No. of

Hours Topic

2 How to measure wavelength and frequency by using

oscilloscope

2 Determine the diameter of fine hair by using laser light

2 Determine the length of lipid molecules

2 Refractive index of water and glass by using travelling

microscope

2 Measuring the relative viscosity of biological liquid

2 Measuring the diameter of sucrose molecules

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Lecture

Practical

Discussion.

5- Teaching and

learning methods:

6- Students assessment:

Written Exam

Oral Exam

Activities

Essay

6.A- Assessment

methods:

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

faculty's exam schedule 6.B- Assessment

schedule

6.C- Assessments

weights

7- List of Books and references

7.A- Notes:

7.B- Essential

books:

Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging, 2nd Edition.

Douglas B. Murphy, Michael W. Davidson. ISBN: 978-0-471-69214-0.

552 pages. Medical applications of x ray (otha N. Linton)

Basics of MRI (joseph hornak)

7.C-

Recommended

books:

7.D- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc

Semester Work 14% Oral exam 6%

Final Practical exam 30%

Final Exam 50%

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Matrix between course specification ILOs (Ph 413) 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 to

a7

A1 b1 B7 c1 C3 d1 D3

b2 B1 c2 C7 d2 D4

c3 C9

Course coordinator: Prof. Gehan Kamal

Ass. Prof. Sahar Awad Head of Department:

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Curriculum Map (Ph 413)

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 b1 b2

c

1

c

2

c

3

d

1

d

2 Microscopes

X

Spectrophotometers structures ,

function and various types

X

X Ray production, types and

interaction with matter

Medical instruments

x x x

Laser production and absorption

Medical instruments

x x x x

Nuclear Accelerators x x x

Practical sec. x x X x x x x

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Biostatistics (MA 427)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

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 : Math

Academic: Year/Level : 4th

Semester :1st

A-Basic Information

Academic year: 4th Course Title: Biostatistics Code: (B .S 427)

Department/program: Special Botany

Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two

Tutorial: Two

B-Professional Information:

1- Overall aims of course

1- Overall aims

of course

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

●Build a background and basic knowledge in the field of applied

statistics.

●Recognize ,understand, , and describe patterns and make abstractions

about them.

● Draw conclusions about the real world using statistical concepts

processes

● Apply techniques, tools, and formulas to understand an object's

attributes.

●Recognize and use various types of reasoning and methods of proof.

●Create and use representations to model and interpret statistical ideas.

2- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)

a- Knowledge

and

Understanding

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

a1- Formulate the relation between the studied topics of biostatics and

the environment. 15

a2- Explain the probability and statistical methods to make inference

about real world situations. 11

a3- Explain the general and mathematical concept of Hypothesis

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

testing, to make inference about the population mean in the cases of

one and two samples. 1

a4- Describe the laws of statistical methods and analysis of variance

and how to use the suitable design to fit with problems understudy.

A11

a5- Define modeling and symbolic representations of problem

situations.

a6- Explain the Chi-square goodness of fit to test for homogeny

and Chi-square test for independency with applications. 1

a7 -Describe the theories and methods that applied for interpreting and

analyzing data related to discipline.11

b- Intellectual

Skills

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

b1- Apply the theoretical results to solve different problems

b2- Analyze the problem under study to a Mathematical and probabilistic

model with some constrains and understand how to solve it.

b3- Develop using Mathematics and computer to solve the statistical

problems and apply the results in different fields especially in biology.

c- Professional

and Practical

Skills

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

c1- Apply the subject basis in practical applications and solve different

problems.

c2- Use technology to enhance statistical thinking and understanding.

c3- Identify and criticize the different methods used in addressing

subject related issues.

d- General and

Transferable

Skills

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

d1- Support the ability of thinking in the field of biostatistics and design

of experiments

d2- Relate the theory with practical applications.

d3- Participate effectively in a multidisciplinary teamwork and be

flexible for adaptation, decision making and working under

contradictory.

d4- Postulate concepts and choose appropriate solutions to solve

problems on scientific basis.

d5- Utilize scientific facts and theories to analyze and interpret practical

data.

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

3- Contents

Topics # of

hours

# of lectures Tutorial

/Practical

Hypothesis testing:1-test for the

mean of normal population (when

known or unknown.

2- comparison of the means of two

independent and paired samples

8 4 8

One-way classifications, analysis of

variance with applications. 4 2 4

Two-way classification; analysis of

variance with applications. 4 2 4

Latin square with applications. 4 2 4

Chi-Square goodness of fit test with

applications. 4 2 4

Chi-Square test in a sxr contingency

table and test of independence.

with applications

4 2 4

4. Teaching and learning methods

(4)1- Lectures

(4)2- discussion in sessions

(4)3-Tutorial Sections for solving exercises and applications.

5- Student assessment methods

(5)1- Mid-Term exam to assess the ability of understanding and thinking of course

material

(5)2- Oral exam to assess their confidence and understanding the scientific materials

(5)3- Discussions during the lectures to assess their ability of understanding

(5)4- Final comprehensive Exam to asses knowledge of course material

Assessment schedule

Assessment1 Mid-Term exam week 8

Assessment2 Oral exam week 10

Assessment3 Final Exam week 15

Assessment4 Discussions during the lectures every week

Weighting of assessments

● Mid-Term Exam. 14% (14/100)

● Oral Exam 6% (6/100)

● Final-Term Exam. 80% (80/100)

● Discussions ...

● Total 100% (100/100)

6- List of references

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

(6)1- Course Note:

To be taken in class

(6)2- Essential Books(text books ) -----------------------

(6)3- Recommended Books:

● Statistical Methods' Snedecor and Cochran 7th edition.1982.

● Design and Analysis of experiments' Douglas C. Montgomery 1984.

2nd edition. (6)4- Web sites

● http://en.wikopedia.org/wiki/bio-Statistics& experimental design.

● http://math.fullerton.edu/mathews/n2003/ bio-Statistics UndergradMod

7-Facilities Required for teaching and learning:

● Suitable place suiting the number of students in lectures

● Suitable labs suiting the number of students in lectures

● Suitable number of computers , at most two students can use a computer

● classes including high quality of teaching materials and methods.

4- Teaching and learning methods:

ILOs Matrix of course content

Teaching

and

learning

methods

a-Knowledge and

understanding

b-

Intellectu

al skills

c-

Professio

nal and

Practical

Skills

d- General and

transferable

skills

a

1

a

2

a

3

a

4

a

5

a

6

a

7

b

1

b

2

b

3

c

1

c

2

C

3

d

1

d

2

d

3

d

4

d

5

Lectures ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

discussio

n in

sessions

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

tutorial ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

5- Student assessment methods :

ILOs Matrix of course content

a-Knowledge and

understanding

b-

Intellectu

al skills

c-

Professio

nal and

Practical

Skills

d- General and

transferable

skills

a

1

a

2

a

3

a

4

a

5

a

6

a

7

b

1

b

2

b

3

c

1

c

2

C

3

d

1

d

2

d

3

d

4

d

5

Mid-

Term

exam

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Oral

exam

● ● ● ● ●

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Discussio

ns during

the

lectures

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Final

comprehe

nsive

Exam

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Matrix between course specification ILOs (B .S 427) 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 A15 b1 B3 c1 C3 d1 D3

a2 A11 b2 B3 c2 C5 d2 D4

a3 A1 b3 B 8 c3 C4 d3 D3

a4 A11 d4 D3

a5 A1

a6 A1

a7 A11

Course coordinator: Name: Samia M. El-Arishy

Head of Department of Name: Hoda Abd. Eldaym

Signature ………………………………… Date December 2014………………

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Applied Microbiology (B 404)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

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 : Botany & Microbiology

Academic: Year/Level : 4th

Semester :1st

1-Course data

Academic year: 4th Year Course Title: Applied Microbiology Code: B 404

Program: special botany

Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Four

Practical: Four

The course aims to:

1. Provide the student with a detail study about the

importance of microorganisms in the soil, rocks,

degradation of the organic components in the soil.

2. Provide the students with a great idea of the nitrogen

fixers and sulfur oxidizers, and how these important

characters could be applied in our daily life.

2- Course aim

3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

a1. Explain main concepts of Bacteriology

a2. Numerate terminology, nomenclature and classification

system in microbiology.

a3. Illustrate interaction of bacteria with soil, air, water, milk

and food.

a4. Demonstrate decomposition of Carbohydrates

3.A- Knowledge

and

understandings:

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

a5. Explain knowledge about action of bacteria on organic

nitrogenous compounds

a6.Provide students with knowledge about action of bacteria

on inorganic nitrogenous compounds and its relation to

nitrogen cycle

a7. Explain main concepts of symbiotic nitrogen fixation &

Non-Symbiotic nitrogen fixation

a8. Define Sulphur bacteria

b1. Interpret various subjects in Microbiology.

b2. Analyze published information in microbiology; and

formulate hypotheses with the minimum of assistance.

b3. Analyze experimental data, interpret their validity, apply

statistical analyses and suggest further investigations.

3. b-

Intellectual

Skills:

c1. Use laboratory equipment correctly in a safe and ethical

manner, paying attention to risk assessment and safety

regulations.

c2. Carry out aseptic techniques such as isolate, culture

c3. Identify a range of micro-organisms.

c4. Apply experimental procedures and laboratory protocols.

3.c- Professional

Skills:

d1. Use information and communication technology effectively.

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:

Theoretical part content

No. of

Lecture(s)

Week(s)

No.

No. of

Hours Topic

Two 1,2 4 Soil Bacteriology

Two 3,4 4 Decomposition of

Carbohydrates

Two 5,6 4

Action of bacteria on

organic nitrogenous

compounds

Two 7,8 4 Action of bacteria on

organic nitrogenous

4- Course content:

(theoretical and

then practical)

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

compounds and its

relation to nitrogen cycle

Two 9,10 4 Symbiotic nitrogen

fixation

Two 11,12 4 Non-Symbiotic nitrogen

fixation Two 13,14 4 Sulphur bacteria

Practical part content

Practical Week(s)

No.

No. of

Hours Topic

1 4

Soil constituents,

microorganisms in soil,

Ecology of bacteria in soil

2 2 4

Bacteria adaptation to

environment, grouping of

bacteria according to their

existence in soil.

Importance of bacteria in soil.

2 3,4 8

Bacterial decomposition of

non-nitrogenous organic

compounds:

Decomposition of

Carbohydrates>

Hydrolysis of starch

Decomposition of cellulose

Decomposition of hemi-

cellulose

Decomposition of lignine

2 5 4

Action of bacteria on organic

nitrogenous compounds

Decomposition of protein

2 6 4

Action of bacteria on proteins

& amino acids results in

formation of various indols.

Action of bacteria on organic

nitrogenous compounds and

its relation to nitrogen cycle

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

2 7,8 8

Symbiotic nitrogen fixation

Non-Symbiotic nitrogen

fixation

2 9 4 Sulphur bacteria

2 10 4 Microbiology of air

2 11 4 Microbiology of milk

2 12 4 Microbiology of food

2 13 4 Revision

Theoretical explanation

Practical experiments

Microscopic examination

Discussions

5- Teaching and

learning methods:

No one

6- Teaching and

learning methods

for limited

capability students:

7- Students assessment:

1. Theoretical examination to assess their understanding

each lecture

2. Oral examination to assess the level of student

understanding.

3. Practical exam to assess their ability to pure microbial

preparation under sterile conditions.

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- List of Books and references

8.A- Notes:

Soil and air microbiology. Applied Microbiology books, Wite,

D. 2000. The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes.

Oxford University Press, New York, NY.

Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry A quanitative

approach. Oxford University Press, New York, NY.

8.B- Essential

books:

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Fossing H., et al. 1995. Concentration and transport of nitrate

by the mal-forming sulfur bacterium. Thioploca. Nature, Vol.

374:713-715

8.C-

Recommended

books:

8.D- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc

- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 404) and ILOs of botany

program

ILOs of course ILOs of Program

a1, a4,a5,a6,a7,a8 A1

a2 A4

a3 A15

b1, b2, b3 B7,B4,B5

c1, c2 C1,

c3 C3

c4 C4

d1 D1

d2 D3

d3 D4

d4 D6

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Curriculum Map (B 404)

Topics

ILOS of Course Teaching

and

learning

methods

Assessme

nt tools Evidences

A B C D

Lecture

Practical

Discussion

.

Written

Exam

Oral

Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussion

a1 a2 a3 a4 a

5

a

6

a

7

a

8

b

1

b

2

b

3

c

1

c

2

c

3

c

4

d

1

d

2

d

3

d

4

Soil Bacteriology X X

Decomposition of Carbohydrates X

X

Action of bacteria on organic

nitrogenous compounds

X

X

Action of bacteria on inorganic

nitrogenous compounds and its

relation to nitrogen cycle

X

X

Symbiotic nitrogen fixation X X

Non-Symbiotic nitrogen fixation X X

Sulphur bacteria X X

Microbiology of air X

Microbiology of milk X

Microbiology of food X

Lab sec. X

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

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Ecology and Physiology of algae

(B 405)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

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 : Botany & Microbiology

Academic: Year/Level : 4th

Semester :1st

A- Basic information

B-

Code : B 405

Title : Ecology and Physiology

of algae

Academic year:

Forth Year Special

Botany

Credit hours: 4- hours Lecture: 2-hours per week

Practical: 2-hours

Program: Special

Botany

1- Aims of course The course aims:

- provide students with the basic information about the

environmental factors effects on succession of algal communities

and the general characteristics of each algal groups.

-provide students with the principles of algal physiology that play

an increasingly important role in the modern world (e.g. growth

media, cultivation, studying the role of factors on algal growth and

metabolism, nutrition, uptake of minerals and mineralization,

toxicity , pollution and how to overcome that problems .

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

2- Intended learning outcomes of course (I LOs)

a- Knowledge and

understanding

By the end of the course, the student must be able to: a1. Explain main ecological and physiological concepts of algae.

a2. Demonstrate understanding of terminology, nomenclature and

classification system in algae.

a3. Demonstrate understanding of nature of essential nutrients in

algae cells. a4. Illustrate the basic information about respiration

a5. Demonstrate the basic information about

Photosynthesis

a6. Describe pigmentation

a7. Explain factors affecting cyanobacteria a8.Demonstrate environmental factors affecting algae in aquatic

habitat

b- Intellectual skills By the end of the course, the student must be able to: b1. Differentiate between algal group and any other

species which live in aquatic or terrestrial environments

from physiological and ecological points of view.

b2. Interpret scientific data relevant to the various subjects

of algae.

c- Professional and

practical skills

By the end of the course, the student must be able to: c1-Apply techniques and laboratory tools to cultivate

algae.

c2-Select a representative sample from different

environment considering its validity, accuracy and

reliability during collection.

d- General and

transferable skills

By the end of the course, the student must be able to: d1.U se information and communication technology

effectively for cultivate algae and determined treated algae

or in control media

d2- Work in a team effectively To know how to handle

spciment from different environment.

d3- Acquire self and life –long learning.

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Topic Practical

1-Introduction

2-Nutrients

3- Nutritional types

4-Primary Production and Factors effecting

primary productivity

Introduction

5- Photosynthesis

Pigments and Chemical structure (1).

Isolation of algae from different

habitat.

6- Pigments and Chemical structure (2). Physiological study on algal growth.

Effect of different pH.

7- Elements (1). Effect of different Temperature.

8- Elements (2). Effect of different light intensities.

9- Pathways of ion Entry into cells

11- Uptake of nutrients

12- Toxicity

13- Mechanisms of heavy metal tolerance

in algae

Effect of different osmotic pressure

14- Algal sensitivity

15- Accumulation of heavy metals

Environmental factors affecting toxicity

and/or accumulation

16- Effect of nutrient deficiencies

17- Extracellular products

Effect of different carbon sources

18- Respiration

Effect of different nitrogen sources

19- Ecology

a- Aquatic environments

b- Water blooms

Antagonism and synergy

20- Factors effecting cyanobacteria

blooming

21- Different types of harmful algal bloom.

22- - Different environment.

Some algal analysis

Chlorophylls

Carbohydrate

23- Algal Associations

24- Revision

Revision

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

3- Contents

4- Teaching and learning

methods

lecture

Practicl

- Discussion

- Small research from the internet and the available

books on the library

5- Student assessment

methods

1- Taken the presence of the student to assess their

attendance

2- Algal culture experiments, taken the data and

analysis it to assess their to attending the course.

3- Oral and laboratory exam to assess the student

level

6- Assessment schedule

1- One oral question every week at the lecture

2- One writing exam at the laboratory every 4

weeks

7- Weighting assessments

1- Final term examination second semester ( 50

point out of 200 points 25% of the total marks)

2- Oral examination (6 points out of 200 points 3%

of the total marks)

3- Practical examination( 30 points out of 200

points 15% of the total marks)

4- Other types of assessment (14 points out of 200

points 7% of the total marks

5- Total 50% out of 100% of the total course

8- List of references

Course notes for lecture and practical

Any book related to the subject

9- Facilities required for

teaching and leering

Buying more books and periodical journals related

to the subject if possible

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 405) 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 B1 c1 C1 d1 D1

a2 A4 b2 B7 c2 C8 d2 D4

a3 A1 d3 D6

a4 A1

a5 A1

a6 A3

a7 A6

a8 A6

Course Coordinator: Prof: Dr. Rawheya Abd Elatif salah El Din

Dr. Entesar Abd El Magaed Mohammed Ahmed

Head of department: Azza Khafagi

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Curriculum Map 405

Topics

ILOS of Course Teaching

and

learning

methods

Assessme

nt tools Evidences

A B C D

Lecture

Practical

Discussion

.

Written

Exam

Oral

Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussion

a1 a2 a3 a4 a

5

a

6

a

7

a

8

b

1

b

2

b

3

c

1

c

2

c

3

c

4

d

1

d

2

d

3

d

4

X X

X

X

X X

X X

X X

X X

X X

X

X

X

X

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

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Genetic engineering (B 406)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

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 : Botany & Microbiology

Academic: Year/Level : 4th

Semester :1st

1- Basic Information

Code: B 406 Course title: Genetic engineering

(botany)

Academic year: forth year

Speciality: Botany Taught hours:

Lecture 2 hr/wk

Practical 2hr/wk

2- Overall aims of course:

This course aims to provide

students to:

Know the definition of genetic

engineering

Recognize different methods and

steps for its application

Recognize its advantages and

disadvantages

Understand its different applications

of genetic engineering in industry,

agriculture ... etc.

Acquire knowledge on the structure

and function of genetic materials

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

3- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)

3.a.Knowledge and

understanding

By the end of the course the

student should be able to:

a1- Mention genetics and genetic

engineering terminology

a2- Learn basic information and methods

of its applications

a3- Explain how to isolate the desired

gene(s)

a4- Describe the procedure of creation of

genetically engineering modified

organisms of economical and medical

importance

a5- Acquire knowledge of some of the

advanced techniques

3.b. Intellectual skills

By the end of the course the

student should be able to:

b1- Design the techniques used in this

field

b2- Discuss how can different agriculture

problems be solved by genetic

engineering

b3- Design protocol for its application

3.c. Professional and practical

skills

By the end of the course the

student should be able to:

c1- Apply practical studies concerned with

general bases of this course by

photographic photos of instruments,

methods and tools used in genetic

engineering field

c2- Use knowledge of some protocols

applied in this field useful in the post-

graduate practical work

3.d. General and transferable

skills

By the end of the course the

student should be able to:

d1- Use theoretical studies for tools and

modern instruments used in genetic

engineering laboratories

d2- Use methods of dealing with possible

problems and finding solutions for them in

relation to gene transfer

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

d3- Plan by the help of genetics and

genetic engineering protocol to improve

economic crops

4. Contents Theoretical Part:

Introduction

Restriction enzymes and cDNA

Cloning and cloning vectors

Agrobacterium and Ti plasmid

Transposable genetic elements

Application of genetic engineering-

Methods for isolation and insertion of

desired gene

Transgenic organisms

Advantage and disadvantage of genetic

engineering

Practical part:

Electrophoresis of DNA & RNA and

protein

Northern & southern techniques

Yeast artificial chromosomes

PCR techniques and DNA Extraction

Synthesis of oligonucleotide and

initiation of DNA synthesis

Transduction, transfection

Revision

5- teaching and learning

methods

Explanation face to face using board

Researches

Protocols

Idea and installation of scientific

instruments used in genetic engineering

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

field by using powerpoint projectors to

illustrate steps and application of

genetic engineering

6- Methods for disabled

students

Repeating explanation

Personal meeting

7- Student assessment

7.1. Methods Attendance

Oral questions

Monthly tutorials

Periodical exams in practical and

theoretical contents of this course

7.2. Assessment schedule

Assessment1 week 3

Assessment2 week 6

Assessment3 week 9

Assessment4 week 10

7.3.Weighing of assessments

Final term examination 50%

Oral Examination 6%

Semester work activities 14%

Other types of assessment (final practical

exam) 30%

Final theoretical exam 50%

Total 100%

8- List of references

8.1. Course notes Genetics, molecular biology

8.2. text books Essential books (text books) Molecular

plant biology, Text book of Genetic

engineering

8.3. Additional References www.goog1e.com.eg and

www.sciencedirect.com

8.4.Periodical journals, etc. Egyptian Journal of Applied Sciences,

Journal of Applied Science Research

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

9. Facilities required for teaching and learning

Computer and internet

Overhead projector

Powerpoint projector

Gel electrophoresis: not available

PCR: not available

DNA sequencer: not available

Protein chromatography: not available

TLC plates: not available

Southern blot equipment: not available

DNA extraction kit: not available

DNA miniprep, midiprep, maxiprep kits: not available

Common restriction enzymes: not available

Cloning vector: not available

Spectrophotometer: not available

Microcentrifuge: not available

Vortex: not available

Refrigerator

Freezer

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 406) 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 A4 b1 B9 c1 C4 d1 D7

a2 A1 b2 B3 c2 C2 d2 D7

a3 A13 b3 B9 d3 D10

a4 A13

a5 A5

Course coordinator:

Name: Prof. Dr. Zakia Ahmed Abo E1kheir

Signature:…………………………… Date:……………………………..

Head of department:

Name: Azza Khafagi

Signature:…………………………….Date:…………………………….

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Curriculum map (B 406)

Topics ILOs teaching Assessment Evidence

Theoretical part content Topics A b c d Copies of written

exams, hours of

teaching,

attendance

scheme, students

activities as

projects, videos

and written

researches;

Answer sheets,

course contents

Introduction X Lectures Oral

discussion

Restriction enzymes and cDNA X Lectures Oral

discussion

Cloning and cloning vectors X x Lectures Oral

discussion,

written exams

Agrobacterium and Ti plasmid X Lectures Oral

discussion

Transposable genetic elements X Lectures Oral

discussion

Application of genetic

engineering-

x X x Lectures Project

Methods for isolation and

insertion of desired gene

x X Lectures Project

Transgenic organisms X X Lectures Project

Advantage and disadvantage of

genetic engineering

X x X Lectures Oral

discussion

Practical part:

Electrophoresis of DNA & RNA

and protein

X X Lab Oral

discussion

Northern & southern techniques x X Lab Oral

discussion

Yeast artificial chromosomes X Lab Oral

discussion

PCR techniques and DNA

Extraction

x x Lab Oral

discussion

Synthesis of oligonucleotide

and initiation of DNA synthesis

x Lab Oral

discussion

Transduction, transfection X Lab Oral

discussion

Revision x Lab Oral

discussion

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

Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Microbial Physiology (B 407)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

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 : Botany & Microbiology

Academic: Year/Level : 4th

Semester :1st

1-Course data

Academic year: 4th Course Title: Microbial Physiology Code: B407

Level: 4th Year Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two

Practical: Two

The aim is to connect and engage students to study the physiology of

different microorganisms, their nutritional, isolation, preservation, growth as well as

metabolic activities.

2- Course aim

3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

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. Discuss essential facts, major concepts and fundamental principles in

Microbiology emphasizing Fungi, Bacteriology, Archea, and

Virology. a3. Illustrate interaction of microbes with soil, water and air.

a4. Discuss 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:

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

b1. Demonstrate independent logical thinking.

b2. Identify and solve problems, both individually and co-operatively. 3.B- Intellectual

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

paying attention to risk assessment and safety regulations.

c2. Carry out aseptic techniques such as isolate, culture, enumerate and

identify a range of micro-organisms.

c3. Record and analyze experimental data, interpret their validity, apply

statistical analyses and suggest further investigations.

c4. Take effective notes and record experimental procedures and

laboratory protocols.

c5. Choose appropriate methods for the presentation of results.

3.C- Professional

Skills:

d1. Meet deadlines and priorities workloads to achieve targets.

d2. Actively participate in groups but be capable of independent work.

d3. Overcome problems.

d4. Maintain good records of laboratory work and of results.

d5. Develop lifelong learning skills that are flexible and adaptable.

3.D- General

Skills:

Theoretical part content No. of

Lecture(s

)

Week(s)

No.

No. of

Hour

s

Topic

One 1 2 1- Introduction

One 2 2 2- Study different nutritional media for the

growth of microorganisms

3,4 4 3- Study different methods of isolation

aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms

One 5 2 4- preservation of microorganisms.

Two 6,7 4 5- Study the growth of microorganisms and

different methods of determining growth./

Two 8,9 4 6- Study the nutritional as well as

environmental factors influencing the

growth of microorganisms.

Two 10,11 4 7- Controlling the Growth of

Microorganisms

Two 12,13 4 8- Nutrition of Microorganisms

a- Carbon Nutrition

One 14 2 b- Nitrogen Nutrition

4- Course content:

(theoretical and

then practical)

Practical part content

Practical Week(s)

No.

No. of

Hours Topic

One 1 2 1- Divided the students into groups and give

them instructions of work

One 2 2 2- Effect of light & dark on growth of a

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

microorganisms

One 3 2 3- Effect of static & shaken condition on

growth of a microorganism

One 4 2 4- Effect of different inoculum size condition

on growth of a microorganism

One 5 2 5- Effect of temperature condition on growth

of a microorganism

One 6 2 6- Effect of pH condition on growth of a

microorganism

One 7 2 7- Effect of C-source condition on growth of

a microorganism

One 8 2 8- Effect of N-source condition on growth of

a microorganism

One 9 2 9- Effect of C/N ratio condition on growth of

a microorganism

One 10 2 10- Effect of different minerals concentrations

on growth of a microorganism

One 11 2

11- A

ntagonism and association between

microorganisms

One 12 2 12- Revision

White Board and try to use data show in some lectures, if possible.

Motivate my students to use the internet to gathered some recent

informations related to our course.

Encourage my students to participate in group discussion in some

recent scientific information related to our course.

5- Teaching and learning

methods:

No one

6- Teaching and

learning methods

for limited

capability students:

7- Students assessment:

periodical exams in both lab and course.

Oral exam to evaluate the performance of my students.

Distribute some individual or group assignments.

Practical exam

Mid-term exam

Final exam

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

Semester Work 4% Oral exam 6%

Mid Term Exam 10% Final Practical exam 30%

Final Exam 50%

7.C- Assessments

weights

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

8- List of Books and references

Notes in the course are provided to the students 8.A- Notes:

8.B- Essential

books:

Bilgrami, K.S. and Verma R.N. ( ): Physiologi of Fungi.

Cappuccino, J.G. and Sherman, Natalie (2001): Microbiology, A Laboratory Manual.

Pub. Benjamin Cummings. U.S.A.

Collins, C.H.; Lyne, Patricia M. and Grange, j.M. (1995): Microbiological

Methods.Pub. Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd. Great Britain.

Colome, J.S.; Cano, R.J.; Kubinski, A.M. and Grady, D.V. (1986): Laboratory

Exercises in Microbiology. Pub. West Publishing Company. U.S.A.

Moat, A.G. (1979): Microbial Physiology. Pub. John Wiley & Sons. U.S.A.

Moat, A.G., Foster, J.W. and Spector, M.P. (2002): Microbial Physiology. Pub. John

Wiley & Sons. U.S.A.

Schlegel, H.G. (1995): General Microbiology. Pub. Cambridge, Great Britain.

Smith, J.E. (1996): Biotechnology. Pub. Cambridge, Great Britain.

8.C-Recommended

books:

Motivate my student to search in the web-sites to gather recent information. 8.D- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc

Facilities required for teaching and learning:

8-Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 407) 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 c1 C1 d1 D2

a2 A1 b2 B3 c2 C2 d2 D3

a3 A3 c3 C4 d3 D3

a4 A4 c4 C4 d4 D7

c5 C6 d5 D6

Course coordinator: Head of Department:

Prof. Dr. Dr. Eglal Abd Allah Prof. Azza Khafagi

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Curriculum Map (B 407)

Topics

ILOS of Course Teaching

and

learning

methods

Assessme

nt tools Evidences

A B C D

Lecture

Practical

Discussion

.

Written

Exam

Oral

Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussion

a1 a2 a3 a4 a

5

a

6

a

7

a

8

b

1

b

2

b

3

c

1

c

2

c

3

c

4

d

1

d

2

d

3

d

4

X X

X

X

X X

X X

X X

X X

X X

X

X

X

X

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

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

1-Course data

Academic year: Special

Botany forth year Course Title: Plant Biotechnology Code: B 408

Department/program: Botany and Microbiology

Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two

Practical: Two

1-Know what is plant biotechnology.

2-The difference between old and new plant biotechnology

uses in our life.

3- Application of plant biotechnology.

2- Course aim

3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

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

1. a1. Explain main concepts of biotechnology.

2. a2. Illustrate the effective application of biotechnology

a3. Illustrate the relation between plant biotechnology and

food

a4. Formulate the relation between plant biotechnology and

environment

a5. Formulate the relation between plant biotechnology and

industry

a6. Explain the relation between plant biotechnology and

agriculture

3. a7. Recognize application of plant tissue and organ cultures.

3.a- Knowledge

and

understandings:

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

b1. Differentiate between old and new biotechnology

b2 . Assess the relationship between plants, soils and microbes.

b3. Analyze complex problems using computer programs (Bio-

information).

3.b- Intellectual

Skills:

By the end of program student must be able to:

c1. Use laboratory and field-based methods to generate data.

c2. Analyze experimental results and determine their strength

and validity.

3.c- Professional

Skills:

Plant Biotechnology (B 408)

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Department: Botany and Microbiology

Program Special Botany

Course Specification

By the end of program student must be able to:

d1. Work in groups of lessons during the practical.

d2. Gain the skills to use modern techniques in the computer.

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:

Theoretical part content

Topics Lecture

Introduction to plant

biotechnology

2

Application of plant

biotechnology

2

plant biotechnology and food 2

plant biotechnology and

environment

2

plant biotechnology and

industry

2

plant biotechnology and

agriculture

2

Application of plant tissue and

organ cultures

2

In vitro culture techniques 2

Revisions 2

Final test 2

4- Course content:

(theoretical and

then practical)

Practical part content

Practical Week(s)

No.

No. of

Hours Topic

2

1-Physical and

chemical methods of

sterilization.

2 2-Media preparation.

2 3-Isolation and staining

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of bacteria .

2

4-Bacterial growth

kinetics.

2 5-Cell viability assay.

2 6-Isolation of DNA.

2

7- DNA detection by

gel-electrophoresis.

8- DNA estimation.

2 9- Isolation of milk

protein

2 10- Protein estimation.

2

11-Assay of acid

phosphatase.

2

12-N-terminal amino

acid of a protein.

2

13-Ion exchange

chromatography.

1- Lectures (using data show methods) , white board and oral

explanation.

2- Practical methods in laboratories using experiments

observation and comments.

5- Teaching and

learning methods:

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7- Students assessment:

Oral examinations:

1-To assess knowledge and understanding

2-Intellectual skills

Writing examinations

1-To assess knowledge and background understanding

Practical examinations

1-To assess professional and Practical skills.

Talking in the presence of students

1-To assess general and transferable skills.

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- List of Books and references

Available

8.A- Notes:

Dubey ,R.C. (2010 ):A Textbook of Biotechnology

Multicolor Illustrated Edition, Reprint

8.B- Essential

books:

Handbook of Plant Biotechnology

Copyright © 1999-2014 by John Wiley and Sons, Inc. All Rights

Reserved Online ISBN: 9780470869147 DOI: 10.1002/0470869143

S. H. Mantell(1983) Plant Biotechnology

Cambridge University Press, - 334

Rita Singh (2004 ) Plant Biotechnology global Vision Publishing

House, - 300

, S. K. Ghosh, S. Ghosh and Rita Singh (2004 ) Industrial Biotechnology

global Vision Publishing House, - 300

8.C-

Recommended

books:

Semester Work 4% Oral exam 6%

Mid Term Exam 10% Final Practical exam 30%

Final Exam 50%

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www.google.com 8.D- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc

Facilities required for teaching and learning:

Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 408)and ILOs of botany

program

ILOs of course ILOs of Program

a1 A1

a2 A12

a3 A2

a4,a5 A15

a6, a7 A12

b1 B1

b2 B4

b3 B3

c1 C1

c2 C6

d1 D4

d2 D1

d3 , d4 D6

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Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Curriculum Map (B 408)

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

a1 a2 a3 a4 a

5

a

6

a

7

a

8

b

1

b

2 c1 c2

d

1

d

2 d3

Introduction to plant

biotechnology

X X

Application of plant

biotechnology

X

plant biotechnology and food X

plant biotechnology and

environment

X

plant biotechnology and

industry

X

plant biotechnology and

agriculture

X

Application of plant tissue and

organ cultures

X

LAB. X X X X X X X

Course Coordinator: Dr:Zeinab Ahmed EL-Swaify

Head of Department :Prof :Azza Khafaga .

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Recycling and biodiversity (B 409)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

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 : Botany & Microbiology

Academic: Year/Level : 4th

A- Basic information

B- Code :

(B 409)

Course title : Recycling and

biodiversity

thAcademic year :4

Lecture : 2 Practical: 2 Tutorial Total: 4

B-professional Information

1- Overall aims of course

The course aims to

1. Provide students with the basic concepts of

ecology, recycling and diversity.

2. provide students with the structure dynamics

and analysis of vegetation.

3. Recognize competition and other species

interactions.

4. Know the importance of the environmental

education and enhancing the conservation

ecology and natural resources .

2- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)

2a. Knowledge and

understanding

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

a1. Identify wastes types, recycling processes and

waste water disposal.

a2. Illustrate how to save the nature resources by

controlling and conserving the use of drink water.

a3.explain the principles and limitations of

recycling processes of a range of advanced

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techniques a4. Explain main concepts of ecology

a5. Define complexity and diversity of life processes

through the study of organisms, their cellular and

physiological processes and their relationships

between them and their environment.

a6. Demonstrate nature of essential nutrients in

plants.

2.b. Intellectual Skills By the end of the course the students must be able to:

b1. Link information across recycling and

biodiversity course components.

b2. Summarize the causes of biodiversity bosses, to

define the biodiversity.

b3. Differentiate between the types of biodiversity.

b4. Conclude the cause of desertification and

deforestation for biodiversity conservation.

2.c. Professional and

practical skills.

c1. Separate the different wastes, soild , plastic and

medical wastes to facilitate its recycling

c2. Plan and conduct a research about recycling

processes.

c3. Use appropriate basic laboratory experiments

safely and efficiently.

c4. Solve environment problems by set realistic

targets and a plan work to management of

environmental and natural resources.

2.d.Generaland transferable

skills

d1. Utilizing the new technology including internet

websites

d2. Work effectively as a part of a team to conserve

the biological diversity and to participate in social

agroforestry .

3- contents

Topic No. Lecture Toutorial

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Hours /practical

Introduction overall view of the course . Recycling of

resources and waste, including definition of recycling

4 2 2

Types of wastes and solid wastes . Classification of wastes. 4 2 2

Composts and composting including the process of

composting and composting operation

4 2 2

Recycling process example : fiber recycling and paper

recycling

4 2 2

Plastic recycling and glass recycling. The four R's to saving

natural resources

4 2 2

Drinking water treatment, sewage disposal including

municipal sewage disposal plants . Benefits of recycling .

4 2 2

Definition of biodiversity, types and benefits of

biodiversity

4 2 2

Major biomes of the world , world vegetation types 4 2 2

Causes of biodiversity losses, threats and

measurement of biodiversity .

4 2 2

Conservation of biodiversity including In-situ and Ex-

situ conservation and Red Data Book of IUCN.

4 2 2

Wildife resources and wildlife management 4 2 2

Desertification and causes of desertification,

deforestation and causes of deforestation

4 2 2

Conservation ecology including range management, and

forest management

4 2 2

Agroforestry , selection of trees for agroforestry and soil

conservation

4 2 2

4.Teaching and learning methods Lecture

Discussion sessions .

Laboratory experiments .

Research assignments .

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5-students assessment.

5.1.Methods

5.1.1. Laboratory

experiments

attendance

To assess student

knowledge

5.1.2. laboratory

exercises and reports

To assess understanding

5.1.3 Midterm exam,

and oral exam.

To assess intellectual

skills

5.1.4 Research project To assess practical skills .

5.2.Assessment Assessment 1:

oral examination

Week

Assessment 2:

written examination

Week

Assessment 3:

practical examination

Week

5.3.Weighting of

assessments

Semester work % 7%

Oral Examination % 6%

Practical

Examination%

30%

Final examination% 50%

Other type of

assessments %

7%

(midterm

examination)

Total % 100%

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6- list of references

6.1. Course Note (if

available)

Prepared by course coordinator

6-2. Recommended

Text Book

Shakiia, R.S. and P.S Chandell(2007 )

A text book of plant ecology .

New Delhi - 110055

Ambasht, R.S. and. N.K. Ambasht (2002)

plant ecology. New Delhi-110002 (India)

Pepper, 1.1; C.p. Grab and M.L. (1996 )

Pollution science.

Academic press limited, London, Nwi7D:-:.

6.3. Additional

References

6.4. Periodical

Journals, websites,

etc

www. Google.com

7- Facilities required for teaching and learing

Field trips to some protected areas and some recycling factories.

Laboratory instruments for measurement of climatic

factors such as temperature, relative humidity, evaporation and

wind velocity .

Laboratory glasses such as flaskes, pipettes, funnels and

purretes .

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Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 409) and ILOs of botany

program

ILOs of course ILOs of Program

a1, a2, a3, a4 A1

a5 A12

a6 A15

b1 B7

b2 ,b4 B2

b3 B1

c1 C4

c2 C9

c3 C1

c4 C3

d1 D1

d2 D4

Course coordinator :Dr. Samya Mohamed Zayied Sohsah

Head of Department of Botany and Microbiology

: Prof. Dr. Azza Ahmed

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Course Specification

Curriculum Map (B 409)

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

a1 a2 a3 a4 a

5

a

6

b

1

b

2

b

3

b

4

c

1

c

2

c

3

c

4

d

1

d

2

Introduction overall view of the course .

Recycling of resources and waste,

including definition of recycling

X X X

Types of wastes and solid wastes .

Classification of wastes.

X X

Composts and composting including the

process of composting and composting

operation

X X

Recycling process example : fiber

recycling and paper recycling

X X

Plastic recycling and glass recycling. The

four R's to saving natural resources

X X

Drinking water treatment, sewage

disposal including municipal sewage

disposal plants . Benefits of recycling .

X X

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Definition of biodiversity, types and

benefits of biodiversity

X X X

Major biomes of the world , world

vegetation types

X X X

Causes of biodiversity losses,

threats and measurement of

biodiversity .

X X X X

Conservation of biodiversity including

In-situ and Ex-situ conservation and

Red Data Book of IUCN.

X X X

Wildife resources and wildlife

management

X X X

Desertification and causes of

desertification, deforestation and

causes of deforestation

X X X

Conservation ecology including range

management, and forest management

X X X

Agroforestry , selection of trees for

agroforestry and soil conservation

X X X

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Biochemistry (BCh. 466)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

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 : 4th

Semester : 2nd

A- Basic information

Code:

(BCh. 466)

Course Title:

Biochemistry

th4 Academic year:

Specialty:

Biochemistry

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

B- Professional Information

1.1. To provide comprehensive

information about the metabolic pathways

of different biomolecules.

1.2. To illustrate the significance of

biomolecules in energy production, their

conversion to important derivatives as well

as their medical and clinical importances.

1.3. To identify major body fluids

composition and their clinical impact.

1.4. To enable the student to interpret

medical laboratory reports.

1- Overall aims of course

2- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)

By the end of the course, students a. Knowledge and

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should be able to: a1. Define the metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and

nucleotides.

a2. Explain the related metabolic disorders and their clinical prints on biochemical

and molecular basis. a3. Define hormones, their biochemical, clinical and laboratory importance and deficiency manifestations of

each.

Understanding

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

b1. Construct several related and integrated information to confirm metabolic disorders. b2. Link biochemical facts and concepts to interpret metabolic pathway relation ship

b. Intellectual Skills

By the end of the course, students

should be able to:

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

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

d1. Work effectively in a group in lab. d2. Respect the role of staff and co-staff members regardless of degree or

d. General and Transferable

Skills

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occupation.

3. Contents Tutorial/Practical Lecture No. Hours Topic

4hrs/week 4hrs/week 8hrs/week 1. Metabolism of carbohydrates:

digestion and absorption, pathways of

glucose oxidation, tricarboxylic acid

cycle: steps, regulation, and

importance, glycogen metabolism,

glucon-eogenesis and disorders of

carbohydrate metabolism and their

clinical importance.

2. Metabolism of lipids: digestion and

absorption, metabolism of

triacylglycerol, fatty acid metabolism,

metabolism of: eicosanoids,

cholesterol, ketone bodies,

classification and disorders of plasma

lipoproteins.

3. Metabolism of proteins: digestion

and absorption, general aspect of

protein metabolism, metabolism of

ammonia, metabolism of individual

amino acids.

4. Metabolism of purines and

pyrimidines: Digestion and absorption

of nucleic acids, biosynthesis and

catabolism.

5. Biochemistry of hormones: their

mechanism of action, disorders and

their clinical importance.

6. Biochemistry of the body fluids:

their composition and clinical

importance.

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.

4.5. Discussion.

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5- Student assessment

-To assess:

Knowledge and

Understanding

- Intellectual Skills

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. Attendance 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- 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.

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-Arranging for some visits for modern instruments used in biochemistry like spectrophotometers and

ELIZA- readers.

-Availability of computers for students to communicate with internet and providing them with

electronic library.

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

8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (BCh. 466) 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 B5 c1 C1 d1 D4

a2 A1 b2 B2 c2 C2 d2 D2

a3 A1 c3 C1

Course coordinator:

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

Head of Department:

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

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Course Specification

Curriculum map (BCh. 466) Teaching

and

learning

methods

Assessment

tools

Evidences

Course ILOs Topic

D C B a

Lecture

Practical

Discussion

Written

Exam

Oral Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussion

b1,b2 a1,a2 1. Metabolism

of

carbohydrates

a1,a2 Metabolism of

lipids a1,a2 Metabolism of

proteins a1,a2 Metabolism of

purines and

pyrimidines a3 Biochemistry

of hormones a1,a2 Biochemistry

of body fluids

(urine, blood,

saliva) d1,d2 c1-3 Practical lab

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Analytical chemistry (Ch. 437)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

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 : 4th

Semester : 2nd

A-Basic Information

Academic year: 4th Course Title: Analytical Chemistry Code: Ch 437

Department/program: Special Botany

Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two

Practical: Two

The course aims to

1. Provide students with foundations of instrumental

Analysis -including the fundamental principles of

some spectral and electrical methods of analysis-

instrumentation- preparation samples - measurements

– calculation - how to obtain reproducible results -

disadvantages of each method.

2. Provide students with the fundamentals of Principles

of qualitative and quantitative analysis including

identification of radicals, Volumetric (Precipitation,

reactions oxidation-reduction, Neutralization,

Complexometry,Reactions)and Gravimetric methods.

1- Overall aims of course

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2- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)

By the end of the program the students should be able to: 1-. Explain the important chemical concepts, principles, techniques and

theories in analytical chemistry. 2-. Describe the theories on which practical experiments and

measurements in chemistry are based and method applied for

interpreting and analyzing data.

3-. Determine the appropriate methodology for sampling and analyzing a

chemical compound or a mixture of compounds and perform

necessary processes to achieve these goals.

4-. Define the qualitative and quantitative methods of analyses.

a. Knowledge and

Understanding

By the end of the program the students should be able to: 1-. Analyze chemical data to identify and confirm the chemical structures

as well as determine chemical composition. 2

2-. Employ computational software’s and data processing skills in

handling of chemical information and analysis of chemical data. 9

3- Assess the efficiency of chemical systems by applying mathematical

expressions. 10

b. Intellectual Skills

By the end of the program the students should be able to: 1-. Report on the investigated data, using appropriate techniques

and considering scientific guidance.

2- Identify different organic and inorganic compounds.

Investigate different organic and inorganic compounds.

3- 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.

4- Operate different laboratory instruments used in analytical work

5- Monitor by observation and measurements the chemical

properties or changes, including systematic recording and

technical reporting.

c. Professional and

Practical Skills

By the end of the program the students should be able to: 1-. Use information and communication technology effectively for

reviewing certain scientific topic and preparing scientific

presentation.

2-. Think independently, set tasks and solve problems on scientific

basis, relating to qualitative and quantitative information.

d. General and

Transferable

Skills

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3-. Work in a team effectively and communicate with others

positively.

4-. Manage time and organize skills, as evidenced by the ability to

plan and implement efficient and effective modes of working

5-. Identify roles and responsibilities, and their performing manner.

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

7-. Exhibit the sense of beauty and neatness.

3. Contents

No. Hours

24hr

Lecture

2hr/week

Tutorial

2hr/week

Practical

3hr/week

Instrumental: Introduction Definition of analytical chemistry, solution

concentrations, sampling ,Data handling: Rounding off Significant

figures - Accuracy and precision Weighting process: Kinds of Errors,

Ways of expressing accuracy Exercises2- Spectrophotometery:

electromagnetic waves electromagnetic spectrum - - color and

absorption of radiation – absorption mechanism- absorption by

molecules - measuring the absorbed radiation Instrumentation

spectrophometer -sources of uv-vis light monochromator -

Photoelectric cell Determination of the absorption curve,

-Determination of molar absorpitivity -maxDetermination of λ

Quantitative analysis, Beer`s law – Determination of solution

concentration - departure from Beer`s law - Analyses of two

component system- Exercise - Purity Test Spectrophotometery -

Qualitative Analysis sensitivity -Flame spectrometry, Theoretical

principles - Processes occurring inside the Flame - Instrumentation -

Sources of error -conditions necessary to obtain accurate results -

Quantitative analysis, Calibration curve method ,Standard addition

method Emission Spectroscopy Theory and principles -Spectrograph-

Spectrogram Qualitative and Quantitative analysis, Atomic absorption

spectrometry, principles - Instrumentation- Types of hollow cathode

lambs - Graphite furnace -Sources of errors – interference comparison

between Atomic absorption spectrometry and Photometry Conduct-

metric Analysis, Introduction. Definitions - Equipment -laws –

determination of cell constant – equivalent conductance examples-

equivalent conductance at infinite dilution –strong electrolyte - weak

electrolyte -Kohlrausch`s law –Determination of the of degree of

dissociation of weak electrolyte - Ostwald`s dilution law Analytical

Applications HCl – NaOH – titration NaOH – HCl titration, Weak

acid against strong base, Micro determination of organic carbon and

hydrogen Combustion tube – Theoretical principles and calculation

examplesوmixture of acids against NOH nonaqueous titration Sources

of errors

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Analytical chemistry1- Principles of qualitative analysis classification

of cation into groups. Principles of quantitative analysis, Volumetric,

methods ,Gravimetric methods.

Neutralization Reactions. Acid-base indicators. Neutralization of

strong acid - strong base Neutralization of strong acid - weak base

Neutralization of weak acid - strong base, Neutralization of weak acid

- weak base ,Neutralization of weak poly basic

Oxidation - Reduction Reactions Titration curves, Titration with

oxidizing agents., oxidation reduction indicator Precipitation reactions,

Titration curves, Complexmetry types of ligands, EDTA titration,

Types of EDTA titration Metallochromic, indicators

4. Teaching and learning methods

4.1. Lectures

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

5- Student assessment

To assess: Knowledge

and Understanding

- Intellectual Skills

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.

At the end of the term Final written exam 5.2. Assessment schedule

At the end of the term Final oral exam

Week: At the end of

the term

Assessment 3: Final

practical exam

10 % Semester Work %

5.3. Weighting of assessments

6 % Oral Examination %

24 % Practical Examination %

60 % Final Examination%

100 % Total %

6- List of references : Part I Note prepared from sources such as,

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John A. -edition / University 0f Washington 2 rdGray D. Christian (1994) Analytical Chemistry 3-1

Dean, Analytical Chemistry Hand book, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 3-Samuel Glaston And

D. leiws Elements of physical

4--Chemistryوhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectrophotomete

http://teaching.shu.ac.uk/hwb/chemistry/tutorials/molspec/beers1.htm

http://www.searo.who.int/EN/Section10/Sehttp://employees.oneonta.edu/kotzjc/LAB/Spec_Form.pdf,

ction17/Section53/Section481_1765.htm

7- Facilities required for teaching and learning:

enough places to give students exercises--Training in E Learning- Provision of services and

possibilities-Providing class rooms with multimedia system.- Laboratory facilities (chemicals,

sufficient instruments, tools) to perform the required experiments.-Course description model must

contain the titles of the experimental part in corresponding to the theoretical titles to achieve the

desired interest.

8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (Ch. 437) 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 B5 c1 C2 d1 D1

a2 A11 b2 B2 c2 C9 d2 D2

a3 A11 c3 C10 d3 D3

a4 A11 d4 D4

d5 D5

d6 D6

d7 D7

Course coordinator:

Name: Ass. Proff. Dr Mogeda Hossien Badr

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Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Plant Metabolism (B 401)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

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 : Botany & Microbiology

Academic: Year/Level : 4th

Semester : 2nd

1- Course data

Academic year: Fourth

Special Botany Course Title: Plant Metabolism Code: B. 401

Department/program:

Special Botany

Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Four/week

Practical: Four/week

The course aims to

Provide students with basic information about:

- The photosynthsis in higher plants.

- The nature and behaviour of the different enzymes in plant

cell. - Metabolism of carbohydrates

- Metabolism of nitrogen

- Metabolism of lipids and release of energy.

2- Course aim

3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

On completing this course, students must be able to:

a1- Define the different groups of enzymes as well as reactions

involved in the various aspects of metabolism; respiration and

photosynthesis.

a2- Discus and demonstrate the nature and behaviour of the

different enzymes in plant cell.

a- Knowledge and

understandings

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a3. Explain the carbohydrates metabolism

a4. Explain the nitrogen metabolism.

a5. Explain the fats metabolism.

a6. Illustrate the photosynthsis in higher plants

on completing this course, students will be able to:

b1-Analyze the different components of plant cell.

b2- Postulate and deduce mechanisms to handle scientific

problems.

b3- Deduce mechanisms to increase the efficiency of plant to

tolerate the extreme conditions.

b- Intellectual

Skills

on completing this course, students will be able to:

c1- Conduct standard laboratory procedures involved in

analytical work.

c2- Solve problems using different methods and trials.

c- Professional

Skills

on completing this course, students will be able to: d1- Use the statistical analysis and 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.

d- General Skills

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Enzymes

1. Short introduction

2. Nature of enzymes

3. Nomenclature and specificity of enzymes

4. Classification of enzymes

5. Enzyme inhibitors

6. Prosthetic groups

7. Activators, cofactors and coenzymes.

8. Distribution of enzymes in plant cells.

9. Factors affecting enzyme activity.

Photosynthesis

A. Division of photosynthesis into primary and secondary

B. Primary process of photosynthesis

1. Electron transport chains

2. Redox System in the primary process of photosynthesis

3. Pigment system I and II of photosynthesis

4. Primary process of photosynthesis

5. Quantum yield of photosynthesis

C. Secondary process of photosynthesis

1. The CO2 acceptor

2. The connection with the primary processes

3. The Calvin cycle

4. The C4 dicarboxylic acid pathway

D. The chloroplast: Site of photosynthesis

Carbohydrate metabolism

A. Monosaccharides

1. Phosphorylation (Kinases)

2. Intramolecular migration of phosphate (Mutases)

3. Sugar nucleotides (UDPG)

4. Inversion of an OH group (Epimerases)

5. Control of the equilibrium between aldoses and ketoses

(Isomerases)

6. Oxidative degradation of 1 C atom (hexose-pentose

transition)

7. The pentose phosphate cycle

B. Oligosaccharides and polysaccharides

1. Glycosides

2. Oligosaccharides

3. Polysaccharides

Biological oxidation

A. Glycolysis

4- Course content

(theoretical and

then practical)

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B. Oxidative Decarboxylation of pyruvate, formation of active

acetate

C. Citric acid cycle

D. The respiration chain

E. Mitochondria as power plants

Nitrogen metabolism

1. Short introduction

2. Nitrogen nutrition.

3. Nitrate and ammonia nitrogen.

4. Organic nitrogen.

5. Molecular nitrogen.

6. Symbiotic and asymbiotic nitrogen fixation.

7. Nitrogen converter in the soil.

8. Amino acids and amides.

9. Protein structure.

10. Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).

11. Protein synthesis.

12. Protein degradation.

Fat metabolism

1. Biosynthesis of the fatty acids.

2. Biosynthesis of neutral fats.

3. Degradation of the fats.

4. The glycoxylate cycle.

- Lectures using data show, white board and overhead

projector.

- Discussion.

- Problem based learning.

- Oral presentation.

- Photos.

- Laboratory tools.

- Quizzes every week in practical.

5- Teaching and

learning methods

The same as normal students, only skeletal disabilities are

allowed in the Faculty of Science.

6- Teaching and

learning methods

for limited

capability students

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7- Students assessment:

Written Exam

Oral Exam

Activities

Essay

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.

b- Assessment

schedule

1. Midterm examination 10%.

2. Term examination 6%.

3. Other types of assessment 4%.

4. Term examination final 50%.

5. Practical examinational 30%.

6. Total 100%.

c- Assessments

weights

8- List of Books and references

Course notes for lectures and practical. a- Notes

b- Essential books

Introduction to Plant Physiology, Dieter Hess, 1978.

Introduction to Plant Physiology, Devlin.

c- Recommended

books

Physiologia Plantarum

American Journal of Botany d- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc

Facilities required for teaching and learning: By drawing

By photos

By projectors and data show

Books and periodical journals related to the subjects if possible

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8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 401) and ILOs of botany

program

ILOs of course ILOs of Program

a1, a2,a3,a4,a5,a6 A1

b1 B2

b2,b3 B9

c1 C9

c2 C7

d1 d1

d2 d2

d3 d3

d4 d6

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

Dr. Sawsan Abd El-Rahman

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Azza Khafaga

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Curriculum Map (B 401)

Topics

ILOS of Course

Teaching

and learning

methods

Assessment

tools

Evidence

s

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

c

1

c

2

d

1

d

2

d

3

d

4

Enzymes x x

Photosynthesis x x x

Carbohydrate metabolism x x x

Biological oxidation x x x

Nitrogen metabolism

x x X

Fat metabolism

x x X

Practical sec. x x x X X x x x x x X x x x x

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Course Specification

Flora &Plant Community (B 402)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

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 : Botany & Microbiology

Academic: Year/Level : 4th

Semester : 2nd

1- Course data

Academic year:

2014/2015 Course Title: Flora &Plant Community Code: B 402

Department/program

: Special Botany

Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two/week

Practical: Two/week

- the course aims to:

1. Understand the composition, structure, dynamics, and

diversity of plant communities.

2. Know vascular plant ecology, field study methods,

identification.

3. Visit local habitats to learn local flora and prepare

specimens for the College Herbarium.

4. Describe the ecological characteristics of the diverse

array of plant communities.

5. Learn how topography and substrate affects plant

community development and specific site conditions

2- Course aim

3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

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After taking this course, students will be able to :

a1. Identify habitat types of local plant communities,

a2. Describe the physical conditions and processes that influence

plants in the community,

a3.Define and Name dominant plant species,

a4. Describe the ecological functions of plant species in these

communities.

a5. Explain changes in the local flora.

a6. List human factors that threaten native plant species and the

methods used to conserve species.

a- Knowledge and

understandings

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

b1- Interpret community composition and structure qualitatively

through "reading the landscape" and quantitatively through plant

community sampling and inventory techniques. b2- Analyze scientific data relevant to the various subjects of botany.

b3- Interpret quantitative data in graphs, figures, tables and other sources

of information.

b- Intellectual

Skills

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

c1- Identify local flora, evolution, ecology, and conservation of the

plants by using field guides and technical keys.

c2- Select a representative sample considering its validity,

accuracy and reliability during collection. c3- Prepare herbarium and class study specimens according to

standard procedures.

c- Professional

Skills

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

d1- Think independently. Solve problems on scientific basis.

d2- Communicate effectively with others demonstrating team work skills

showing leadership as well as decision making capabilities.

d3- Recognize and respect the views and opinions of others considering

community linked ethics and traditions.

d4- Deal with property rights legally and ethically.

d5- Exhibit the sense of beauty and neatness.

d- General Skills

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- Introduction to the vegetation science, vegetation

classification on a global scale, and the major plant

formations of the world.

- Basic principles of the ecology of plant communities .

- Community dynamics and the concepts of community

structure, function, evolution ; and climaxes.

- Ecological properties of a species and principles of species

distribution.

- Principles of floras distribution and evolution.

- Global floral kingdoms/ realms and the position of Egypt.

- Vegetation types of Egypt , and phytogeographical regions

of Egypt.

- Diversity of Community-types in Egypt, with special

reference to their floras and habitat-types.

- Floristic composition ,and community analysis and

classification.

4- Course content

(theoretical and

then practical)

- Lectures using data show, white board and overhead

projector.

- Discussion.

- Problem based learning.

- Oral presentation.

- Photos.

- Laboratory tools.

- Quizzes every week in practical.

5- Teaching and

learning methods

The same as normal students, only skeletal disabilities are

allowed in the Faculty of Science.

6- Teaching and

learning methods

for limited

capability students

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7- Students assessment:

Written Exam

Oral Exam

Activities

Essay

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.

b- Assessment

schedule

1. Activities 14%.

2. Term examination 6%.

3. Term examination final 50%.

4. Practical examinational 30%.

5. Total 100%.

c- Assessments

weights

8- List of Books and references

Course notes for lectures and practical.

a- Notes

b- Essential books

Riely J.and S.Page (1990): Ecology of plant communities. A

phytosociological account of the British vegetation. Longman

group UK Limited.

Henderson, P.A. (2003): Practical methods in ecology. United

Press. New York

Tivy, J. (1982): Biogeography. A study of plants in the

ecosphere. Longman. London and New York

c- Recommended

books

Website at http://www.mhhe.com/ecology d- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc

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Facilities required for teaching and learning: By drawing

By photos

By projectors and data show

Books and periodical journals related to the subjects if possible

8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 402) and ILOs of

botany program

ILOs of course ILOs of Program

a1 A17

a2,a4,a5 A12

a3 A4

a6 A16

b1 B3

b2 B2

b3 B7

c1 C10

c2 C8

c3 C6

d1 D7

d2 D2

d3 D5

d4 D8

d5 D9

Course Coordinator: Dr. Eglal M. Galaledin (Associate Prof.of Plant Ecology).

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Azza Khafaga

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Course Specification

Curriculum Map ( B 402)

Topics

ILOS of Course

Teaching

and learning

methods

Assessment tools Evidences

A B C D

Lecture

Practical

Discussion.

Written Exam

Oral Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussion

a

1

a

2

a

3

a

4

a

5

a

6

b

1

b

2

b

3

c

1

c

2

c

3

d

1

d

2

d

3

d

4

d

5

- Introduction to the vegetation

science x x

x

x

- Basic principles of the ecology

of plant communities .

- Community dynamics and the

concepts of community

structure, function, evolution;

and climaxes.

x x X

x

x

- Ecological properties of a

species and principles of

species distribution.

x X

x

x

- Principles of floras distribution

and evolution. X x

x

x

- Diversity of Community-types

in Egypt X X x

x

x

Floristic composition ,and

community analysis and

classification. x X x

x

x

Practical sec. x x x x X x x x x x x x x X X x x

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Course Specification

Plant chemotaxonomy (B 403)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

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 : Botany & Microbiology

Academic: Year/Level : 4th

Semester : 2nd

1-Course data

Academic year: Special Botany

Forth year

Course Title: Plant chemotaxonomy Code: B 403

Department/program

: Special Botany

Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two

Practical: Two

The students must be

1-Know what is plant chemotaxonomy.

2- Know the relation between plant chemotaxonomy and environment.

3- know the application of plant chemotaxonomy.

4- Provide students with the modern subjects in chemotaxonomy and interpret

quantitative data to solve taxonomical problems.

2- Course aim

3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

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

a1- Explain main concepts of chemotaxonomy and related branches as

basic sciences including botany.

a.2- Demonstrate principles and procedures of taxonomic keys including

terminology nomenclature and classification system.

a3- Clarify the complexity and diversity of life processes through study

3.a- Knowledge

and

understandings:

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chemical constituents of plants (Alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids….).

and their molecular, cellular processes, their genetic .

a4- Describe the role of plants in ecosystem and biosphere according their

chemical constituents .

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

b1- Differentiate between different phyla of plant kingdom according

their chemical constituents.

b2- Analyze experimental results and determine their strength and

validity.

b3- Assess the relationship between plants, soils and chemical

constituents.

3.b- Intellectual

Skills:

By the end of program student will be able to:

c1- Apply statistical and systematic skills.

c2- Select a representative sample considering its validity,

accuracy and reliability during collection.

c3. Use different instruments and techniques in the field plant

chemotaxonomy and related courses.

3.c- Professional

Skills:

By the end of program student will be able to:

d1- Work in groups effectively; manage time, collaborate and

communicate with others positively. d2- Gain the skills to use modern techniques in the computer.

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:

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Course Specification

Theoretical part content

Topics lecture

Chemical Information 2

Value of Chemotaxonomy 2

Example from secondary

metabolites

2

Example from semantides 2

Chromasomal Information 2

Alkaloids and other plant toxins 2

Cyanogns 2

Non –protein amino acids 2

Iridoids 2

Sesquiterpene lactones 2

Diterpenoids 2

Triterpenoids and steroids 2

Fatty acids and lipids 2

Alkanes and related hydrocarbons 2

Polyacetylenes 2

Sugars and sugar derivatives 2

Conclusion 2

Revisions 2

Test 2

4- Course content:

(theoretical and

then practical)

Practical part content Topics Practical

1- General preliminary plant

chemical examination.

2

2- Test for fixed and volatile oils

2

3- Steam distillation 2

Prepare the -4

plant extract using soxhlet

2

5-Test for carbohydrates

/glycosides

2

6Test for tannins 2

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7-Test for flavonoids 2

8-Test for alkaloids

2

-9- T est for unsaturated sterols /terpenoids

2

10- Test for cardiac

glycosides

2

11-Test for cyanogenic glycosides 2

12- Gravimetric

determination of caffeine in

tea

2

13- Examination of

tannins in tea

2

14-

The influence of PH up on

anthocyanins and

betacyanins colors

2

Separation-15

and identification of plant

sugars using paper

chromatography -

2

16-Separation and

identification of plant

sugars using thin layer

chromatography

2

1- Lectures (using power point methods) , white board and oral

explanation.

2- Practical methods in laboratories using experiments observation and

comments.

5- Teaching and

learning methods:

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Not applicable

6- Teaching and

learning methods

for limited

capability students:

7- Students assessment:

Oral examinations:

1-To assess knowledge and understanding

2-Intellectual skills

Writing examinations

1-To assess knowledge and background understanding

Practical examinations

1-To assess professional and Practical skills.

Talking in the presence of students

1-To assess general and transferable skills.

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- List of Books and references

Available

8.A- Notes:

Jeffrey B. Harborne, Billie Lee Turner (2010):Plant

chemosystematics . pages 562

0123246407, 9780123246400, Academic Press, 2010

8.B- Essential

books:

Daniel J. Crawford and David E. Giannasi

BioScience (1982) Plant Chemosystematics

Vol. 32, No. 2 (Feb.,), pp. 114-118+123-124

Published by: Oxford University Press

8.C-

Recommended

books:

Semester Work 4% Oral exam 6%

Mid Term Exam 10% Final Practical exam 30%

Final Exam 50%

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: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1308564

www.google.com. 8.D- Scientific

periodicals,

websites ….etc

Facilities required for teaching and learning:

8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 403) and ILOs of botany

program

ILOs of course ILOs of Program

a1,a2 A1

a3 A12

a4 A15

b1 B1

b2 B2

b3 B4

c1 C5

c2 C8

c3 C7

d1 D4

d2 D1

d3, d4 D6

Course Coordinator: Prof: Mohamed Mohamed Youssef

Head of Department :Prof :Azza Khafaga .

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Course Specification

Curriculum Map (B 403)

Topics

ILOS of Course

Teaching

and learning

methods

Assessment

tools Evidences

A B C D

Lecture

Practical

Discussion.

Written

Exam

Oral Exam

Activities

Essay

Answer

paper

Oral

discussion

a1 a2 a3 a4 b

1

b

2

b

3

c

1

c

2

c

3

d

1

d

2

d

3 d4 d5

Chemical Information X X X x x X

Value of Chemotaxonomy X X X x x X

Secondary metabolites X X X x x X

Example from semantides X X X x x X

Chromasomal Information x X x x X

Alkaloids and other plant toxins x X x x X

Cyanogns x X x x X

Non –protein amino acids x X x x X X

Iridoids x X x x X

Sesquiterpene lactones x X x x X

Diterpenoids x X x x X

Triterpenoids and steroids x X x x X

Fatty acids and lipids x X x x X

Alkanes and related hydrocarbons x X x x X

Polyacetylenes x X x x X

Sugars and sugar derivatives x X x x X

Lab sec. X X x X x x x x x x x x x X

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Essay (B 410)

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 : Botany & Microbiology

Academic: Year/Level : 4th

Semester : 2nd

1-Course data

Academic year: Special

Botany forth year Course Title: Essay Code: B 410

Department/program: Botany and Microbiology

Credit/ Taught Hours: Theoretical: Two/week

This research essay course aims to

1. Understand the concept of the research essay.

2. Develop the knowledge of student in the research point.

3. Solve a topic or problem that needs to be researched

2- Course aim

3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

By the end of the course the students should be able to: a1- Explain theories, facts, concepts and techniques.

a2- Explain theory and principles of in the subject of study (botany,

biology of flora and fauna and ecology and ecosystem management and

Plant physiology and plant soil interactions).

a3. Mention principles, methods and techniques of plant propagation and

plant collection management including plant fertility, soils, planting and

plant-removal techniques.

a4. Identify methods and techniques for recognizing and controlling

threats, such as insects, diseases and invasive non-native plants, to the

horticultural assets and health of local ecosystems, including integrated

pest management programs.

a5. Describe project management methods, tools and techniques.

3.A- Knowledge

and

understandings:

b1. Analyze scientific data relevant to the various subjects of study.

b2. Interpret quantitative data in graphs, figures, tables and other sources of

information.

3.B- Intellectual

Skills:

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By the end of the course the students should be able to: c1. Solve botany and environment problems using a range of formats and

approaches.

c2. Identify the different methods used in addressing subject related issues in

chemistry.

c3. Apply mechanisms and procedures to handle scientific problems related

to recent advances in botany.

3.C- Professional

Skills:

d1. Think independently, and solve problems on scientific basis. d2. Address the community linked problems.

d3. Deal with property rights legally and ethically.

d4. Exhibit the sense of beauty and neatness.

3.D- General

Skills:

3- Contents

5-1. Discussions

5-2. Integrated learning activities

5-3. Inquiry

5-4. field work and field trip

5- Teaching and learning

methods:

7- Students assessment:

Activities & field work

Final discussion 7.A- Assessment methods:

Assessment 1 Weekly

Assessment 2 Week 15 7.B- Assessment schedule

Activities and field work 50%

Final discussion 50%

Total 100% 7.C- Assessments weights

TOPIC No. of hours/week

Selected topics in botany Lecture Tutorial/Practical

Collect data related to selected topic

Make background

28 ---

Develop ideas

Abstract

Aims

Introduction

Generate essay

Conclusion

References

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8- List of Books and references

8.A- Notes:

8.B- Essential books:

8.C- Recommended books:

www.google.com

www. sciencedirect.com 8.D- Scientific periodicals, websites

Matrix between course specification ILOs (B 410) and ILOs of botany program

ILOs of course ILOs of Program

A B C D

a1 A1 b1 B2 c1 C3 d1 D3

a2 A1 b2 B7 c2 C4 d2 D5

a3 A11 c3 C9 d3 d3

a4 A11 d4 D8

a5 A13

Course Coordinator: Stuff members of botany department

Head of Department :Prof :Azza Khafagi .

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Computer (C 400)

University: Al Azhar University (Girls branch)

Faculty: Science

Department: Botany and Microbiology

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 : Botany & Microbiology

Academic: Year/Level : 4th

Semester : 2nd 1- Basic information

Code: C 400 Course Title: Computer

(Introduction to programming)

Academic year: Fourth Special Botany

Total: 4 hours/week Tutorial: 0 Practical: 2

hour/week

Lecture: 2 hours /week

2- Professional Information

For students undertaking this course, the aims are to:

- provide the students with the programming concepts in a light of learning Bython programming

language.

- provide the students with introduction to programming, how to think in designing a program,

writing a program.

- provide the students with programming language fundamentals (basic data types –program

structure –statements– expressions–I/O operations –Control statements – algorithms).

1- Overall aims of course

3- Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs)

On completing this course, students will be able to

a1. Explain main concepts of mathematics and computer sciences.

a2. Illustrate essential facts, major concepts and fundamental principles in mathematics and

computer sciences.

a3. Explain programming concepts for various branches of mathematics.

a. Knowledge and Understanding

On completing this course, students will be able to:

B6 - Utilize appropriate processes in applied mathematical and computer

science studies.

b. Intellectual Skills

On completing this course, students will be able to:

c1. Apply essential concepts, principles, and practices of mathematics and

computer sciences, showing judgment in the selection and application of

c. Professional and Practical Skills

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tools and techniques.

c2 - Design programs of varying levels of complexity using a number of

different programming languages

On completing this course, students will be able to: d1 - interpret the information, discuss and communicate ideas effectively both

orally and in writing using a range of formats.

d2 - actively participate in groups but be capable of independent work.

d3 - develop lifelong learning skills that are flexible and adaptable.

d4 -evaluate own performance and working standards and those of others.

d. General and Transferable Skills

4. Contents

1. Introduction to Software development life cycle and the definition of it. Explaining of Stages of a typical Software

development life.

2. Introducing Software development life cycle Models: Waterfall Model, Iterative Model, Spiral Model and V-Model.

3. Principles of Programming: Introduction, Problem Solving, Algorithm, Examples of Algorithm, Types of Algorithm,

Properties of Algorithm.

4. Flow Chart: Flow Chart Symbols, General Rules for flowcharting, Some Flowchart Examples, Advantages of Using

Flowchart, Limitations of Using Flowchart

5. Learning Programming with Python : Writing a Python Program

6. A Longer Python program: Values and Variables, Variables and Assignment, Identifiers , Floating-point Types, Control

Codes within Strings, Arithmetic binary operators, User Input, The eval Function, Comments, Syntax Errors,Arithmetic Examples , More Arithmetic Operators

7. Conditional Execution : Boolean Expressions , Simple if statement , if/else Statement , Nested Conditionals, Multi-way

Decision Statements , If statement examples

8. Iteration: While statement , While examples ,For statement , for statement examples

1- Lectures.

2- Discussion sessions.

3- Lab sessions.

5- Teaching and learning methods

6- Student assessment

1- Oral Exam to assess a1- a2, b6, d1- d3- d6-d7

2- Final Exam to assess a1- a2-a6, b6, c1- c4

3- Mid-Term Exam to assess a1- a2-a6, b6, c1- c4

a- Methods

1- Oral Exam week 16

2- Final Exam week 16

3- Mid-Term Exam week 7

b-Assessment schedule

- Mid-Term Examination 14

- Final-Term Examination 50

- Oral Examination 6

- Practical Examination 30

Total 100%

c-Weighting of assessments

7- List of references

a-Course Note

1- “ LEARNING TO PROGRAM WITH PYTHON” Richard L. Halterman b-Recommended Text Book

c- Additional References

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1. http://agridr.in/tnauEAgri/ea

gri50/STAM102/pdf/lec14.pdf

2. file:///C:/Users/TEMP/Dow

nloads/2.%20PROGRAMMING%20CONCEPTS.pdf

d. Periodical journals, Web sites, etc.

8- Matrix between course specification ILOs (C 400) and ILOs of botany

program

ILOs of course ILOs of Program

a1, a2,a3 A1

b1 B4

c1 C7

c2 C9

d1 D3

d2 D4

d3 D6

d4 D2

Course Coordinator: Name: Dr Lamiaa Mohamed El Bakrawy

Dr Wafaa Abd-Elmenaem Ghonim

Dr Enas El-Sayed El-Sharawy

Head of Department of Name: Prof. Dr/ Hode Abeldaim

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Program Special Botany

Course Specification

Curriculum Map (C 400)

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

Introduction to Software development life cycle and the definition of it. Explaining of

Stages of a typical Software development life a1 b1 c1 d

Introducing Software development life cycle Models: Waterfall Model, Iterative Model, Spiral Model and V-Model a2

b

1 c1 d1

Principles of Programming: Introduction, Problem Solving, Algorithm, Examples of Algorithm, Types of Algorithm, Properties of Algorithm. a2 b1 c1 d1

Flow Chart: Flow Chart Symbols, General Rules for flowcharting, Some Flowchart Examples, Advantages of Using Flowchart, Limitations of Using Flowchart a2 b1 c1 d2

Learning Programming with Python : Writing a Python Program, A Longer Python

program: Values and Variables, Variables and Assignment, Identifiers .

A Longer Python program: Values and Variables, Variables and Assignment, Identifiers a2 b1 c1 d3

Floating-point Types, Control Codes within Strings, Arithmetic binary operators, User

Input, The eval Function, Comments, Syntax Errors. Arithmetic Examples , More

Arithmetic Operators a2 b1 c2 d4

Conditional Execution : Boolean Expressions , Simple if statement , if/else Statement ,

Nested Conditionals, Multi-way Decision Statements a3 b1 c2 d4

Iteration: While statement, While examples, For statement , for statement examples a3 b1 c2 d4