Master 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 an appropriate prior degree in a related field (bachelor’s), minimum GPA thresholds, national aptitude/English test scores, and, where applicable, a departmental written exam and interview.

First Year – First Semester

• ZOO 511 – Applied Entomology and Parasitology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 521 – Aquatic Animals – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 531 – Advanced Animal Physiology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 543 – Cell and Tissue Biology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 556 – Advanced Cytogenetics – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 571 – Animal Ecology and Pollution – 2 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

• ZOO 519 – Medical Entomology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 520 – Common Parasites between Human and Animal – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 529 – Fish Culture – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 534 – Physiology of Hormones – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 553 – Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 580 – Advanced Animal Ecology – 2 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

• ZOO 528 – Fishery Resources – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 561 – Embryonic Development – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 581 – Advanced Pollution – 2 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

• ZOO 599 – Research project – 4 Credit Hours

• ELECTIVE – Elective Course – 2 Credit Hours

Elective Courses (Available Options)

• ZOO 500 – Experimental Design in Zoology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 516 – Acarology – 3 Credit Hours

• ZOO 518 – Advanced Techniques in Entomology or Parasitilogy – 1 Credit Hour

• ZOO 527 – Water quality for Aquatic animals – 1 Credit Hour

• ZOO 541 – Advanced Histochemistry – 3 Credit Hours

• ZOO 546 – Advanced Techniques in Histology – 1 Credit Hour

• ZOO 547 – Economic Invertebrates – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 548 – Advanced Ichthyology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 552 – Quantitative and Population Genetics – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 560 – Advanced Biotechnology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 562 – Reproductive Physiology and Artificial Insemination – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 563 – Physiological Immunology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 564 – Recent Techniques in Embryology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 565 – Immunoparasitology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 584 – Animal Diversity in Saudi Arabia – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 585 – Ecophysiology – 3 Credit Hours

• ZOO 586 – Advanced Animal Behavior – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 597 – Selected Topics in Zoology – 1 Credit Hour

• ZOO 598 – Seminar – 1 Credit Hour