Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

Graduates of the Biological Sciences major will be able to:

• Define structure and function of organisms.

• Describe ecological systems.

• Understand the nature and applications of molecular tools.

• Engage in critical thinking through problem solving activities on a biological topic.

• Demonstrate proficiency in writing skills by giving concise, clear and organized written communication about a biological concept.

• Demonstrate proficiency in oral communication by giving concise, clear, and organized oral

• presentations on a biological topics.

High school diploma or equivalent, Minimum secondary school grade: 70%, Pass placement test (ACCUPLACER), English proficiency, Declare major before completing 36 credit hours

Core Curriculum Program – Common Package (15 Credit Hours)

• ARAB 100 – Arabic Language 1 – 3 Credit Hours

• ARAB 200 – Arabic Language 2 – 3 Credit Hours

• ENGL 202 – English Language 1 (Post Foundation) – 3 Credit Hours

• ENGL 203 – English Language 2 (Post Foundation) – 3 Credit Hours

• DAWA 111 – Islamic Culture – 3 Credit Hours

Core Curriculum Program – Additional Packages (18 Credit Hours)

• SBS 100 – Social/Behavioral Sciences Package – 3 Credit Hours

• MATH 100 – Natural Science/Mathematics Package – 3 Credit Hours

• HIST 100 – Qatar and Gulf History (Humanities/Fine Arts) – 3 Credit Hours

• GENK 100 – General Knowledge Package – 3 Credit Hours

• GENS 100 – General Skills Package – 3 Credit Hours

• UNIV 100 – First Year Seminar – 3 Credit Hours

Major Compulsory Requirements (24 Credit Hours)

• BIOL 101 – Biology 1 – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 102 – Biology 2 – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 221 – Basic Ecology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 241 – Microbiology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 311 – Molecular Biology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 351 – Plant Anatomy and Physiology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 362 – Animal Anatomy and Physiology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 497 – Graduation Project – 3 Credit Hours

Major Supporting Requirements (21 Credit Hours)

• CHEM 101 – General Chemistry 1 – 3 Credit Hours

• CHEM 103 – Experimental General Chemistry 1 – 1 Credit Hour

• CHEM 209 – Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry – 3 Credit Hours

• CHEM 351 – Basic Biochemistry – 3 Credit Hours

• CHEM 352 – Experimental Biochemistry – 1 Credit Hour

• MATH 101 – Calculus 1 – 3 Credit Hours

• PHYS 110 – General Physics for Biology – 3 Credit Hours

• PHYS 111 – Practical Physics for Biology – 1 Credit Hour

• STAT 151 – Introduction to Applied Statistics – 3 Credit Hours

Major Elective Requirements (Select 24 Credit Hours)

• BIOL 211 – Cell Biology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 212 – Genetics – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 312 – Histology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 321 – Principles of Environmental Biology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 322 – Desert Biology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 344 – General Parasitology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 412 – Genetic Engineering & DNA Technology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 420 – Special Topics – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 421 – Ecophysiology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 422 – Environmental Management and Conservation – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 442 – Biotechnology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 444 – Immunology – 3 Credit Hours

• BIOL 451 – Cell & Tissue Culture – 3 Credit Hours