Bachelor program in Zoology

1.1 Possess a good command of fundamentals in Zoology and its relationship to other disciplines.

1.2 Know the theories and scientific facts in the sections of Zoology and interrelations among organisms and their biosphere (utilizing lectures, readings, reports, research papers, field training, and talks, assessed via written and practical exams and presentations).

1.3 Define laboratory bio-techniques and applications.

1.4 Memorize the concepts of laboratory management, organization, and evaluation.

1.5 Recognize the management and concepts of bio-systems, organization, and evaluation.

1.6 Outline the policy and legislation of animal science and ethics.

Admission follows KSU general regulations and College of Science/Deanship of Graduate Studies rules, requiring appropriate prior degree in a related field (bachelor’s or master’s), minimum GPA thresholds, national aptitude/English test scores and, where applicable, a departmental written exam and interview.

First Year – First Semester

• ENG 104 – English Language – 6 Credit Hours

• MATH 101 – Differential Calculus – 3 Credit Hours

• ENT 101 – Entrepreneurship – 1 Credit Hour

• CHEM 101 – General Chemistry – 4 Credit Hours

• ARAB 101 – Written skills – 2 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

• ENG 104 – English Language – 6 Credit Hours

• CI 101 – University Skills – 3 Credit Hours

• CT 101 – Computer Skills – 3 Credit Hours

• STAT 101 – Introduction to Statistics – 3 Credit Hours

• CHS 101 – Fitness and healthy culture – 1 Credit Hour

Second Year – First Semester

• ISLS – Elective Islamic Culture Course (List A) – 2 Credit Hours

• BCH 101 – General biochemistry – 4 Credit Hours

• BOT 102 – General Botany – 3 Credit Hours

• ZOO 103 – Principles of General Zoology – 3 Credit Hours

• GEO 105 – Geology – 2 Credit Hours

• MBIO 140 – Microbiology – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

• ISLS – Elective Islamic Culture Course (List A) – 2 Credit Hours

• PHYS 205 – Biophysics – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 212 – Parasitology – 3 Credit Hours

• ZOO 242 – Cell biology & Physiology – 3 Credit Hours

• ZOO 305 – Animal Modern Taxonomy – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 332 – General physiology – 3 Credit Hours

• ZOO 352 – Principles of genetics – 2 Credit Hours

Third Year – First Semester

• ISLS – Elective Islamic Culture Course (List A) – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 245 – Histology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 311 – General Entomology – 3 Credit Hours

• ZOO 320 – Ichthyology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 325 – Ornithology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 327 – Herpetology – 3 Credit Hours

• ZOO 373 – Terrestrial ecology – 2 Credit Hours

Third Year – Second Semester

• ISLS – Elective Islamic Culture Course (List A) – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 262 – Microtechniques – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 317 – Medical Arthropods – 3 Credit Hours

• ZOO 326 – Mammology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 342 – Molecular biology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 374 – Aquatic ecology – 2 Credit Hours

• LIST B – Elective Specialized Course (List B) – 2 Credit Hours

• LIST B – Elective Specialized Course (List B) – 2 Credit Hours

Third Year – Summer Semester

• ZOO 465 – Field studies – 5 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – First Semester

• ZOO 375 – Pollution – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 420 – Comparative vertebrate anatomy – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 423 – Principles of descriptive embryology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 432 – Endocrinology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 441 – Hitochemsitry – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 456 – Bioinformatics – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 497 – Applied Training in Zoology – 2 Credit Hours

• LIST B – Elective Specialized Course (List B) – 2 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – Second Semester

• ZOO 424 – Principles of experimental embryology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 425 – Economic fishes and crustaceans – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 433 – Immunology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 461 – Laboratory technology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 471 – Animal behavior – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 498 – Graduation project – 2 Credit Hours

• LIST B – Elective Specialized Course (List B) – 2 Credit Hours

• LIST B – Elective Specialized Course (List B) – 2 Credit Hours