PhD 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 (master’s), minimum GPA thresholds, national aptitude/English test scores and, where applicable, a departmental written exam and interview.

First Year – First Semester

• ZOO 611 – Applied Entomology and Parasitology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 621 – Advanced Aquatic Fauna – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 631 – Comparative Reproductive Physiology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 641 – Advanced Cell Biology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 671 – Advanced Animal Ecology and pollution – 2 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester (Elective Courses)

• ZOO 612 – Advanced Entomology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 613 – Parasite culture – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 614 – Selected Topics in Entomology or Parasitology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 622 – Aquatic vertebrates – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 623 – Nutrient requirements and Metabolism in Fish – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 624 – Bio-economics of Fishery Resources – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 635 – Advanced Animal Behavior – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 637 – Immunopathology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 638 – Advanced Topics in Physiology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 639 – Current topics in Developmental Biology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 642 – Advanced Cytology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 643 – Functional Histology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 651 – Molecular Genetics – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 672 – Terrestrial Animal Ecology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 673 – Aquatic Animal Ecology – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 674 – Advanced studies In Pollution – 2 Credit Hours

• ZOO 691 – Seminar – 2 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

• ZOO 699 – Thesis proposal – 1 Credit Hour

• COM 700 – Comprehensive Exam – 0 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

• ZOO 700 – Thesis – 6 Credit Hours