Bachelor of Biology Program

Bachelor's
Faculty of Science
Duration Semesters
8
Total Credit Hours
138
Fees
Free
Active Students
0
Graduated Students
0
Objectives

1. To develop a stimulating and supportive academic environment that meets the beneficiary’s needs. 

2. To prepare qualified, distinguished, and professional cadres with the knowledge and skills needed in biodiversity and conservation to meet the demands of the local and national labour market. 

3. To equip graduates with skills in research, experimentation, observation, data analysis, and strategic planning across various fields of biological diversity and conservation. 

4. To contribute effectively in community service through active partnerships, and participation that promote awareness of the importance of biodiversity. 

Program Learning Outcomes*
Knowledge and Understanding:
Upon successful completion of this Biology Program, the students will be able to:
K1 Illustrate the knowledge and comprehensive of basic biological principles, concepts and
theories including their applications in different aspects.
K2 Describe methods for analyzing and solving problems in the field of Biology and
Environmental Sciences.
Skills:
Upon successful completion of this Biology Program, the students will be able to:
S1 Apply fundamental principles to the analysis of relevant biology and environmental
issues.
S2 Carry out the experimental techniques appropriate for different fields and
specializations within biology.
S3 Evaluate literature critically to be utilized in evidence-based practice and conducting
research.
S4 Apply effectively the up-to-date technologies in different biological field.
S5 Solve problems in various complex contexts in one or more disciplines related to the field
of Biology.
S6 Communicate effectively using oral, written, and visual modes to science-literate and
general audiences.
Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility:
Upon successful completion of this Biology Program, the students will be able to:
V1 Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as a member, or as a team leader in
the group in accordance with the rules that guide professional decisions.
V2 Show ethical conduct in scientific research, professional fields, and community tasks.

Program Plan:

The curriculum consists of a total of 49 courses equivalent to 138 credit hours, distributed as follows:

1. Institutional Requirements (General University Requirements):

  • Compulsory requirements: 10 courses (26 credit hours), representing 18.84% of the total program.
  • Elective requirements: 5 courses (13 credit hours), representing 9.42% of the total program.
  • Total: 39 credit hours (28.26% of the program).

2. College Requirements:

  • Compulsory requirements: 6 courses (15 credit hours), representing 10.87% of the total program.
  • There are no elective requirements at the college level.

3. Major (Specialization) Requirements:

  • Compulsory requirements: 23 courses (69 credit hours), representing 50.00% of the total program.
  • Elective requirements: 3 courses (9 credit hours), representing 6.52% of the total program.
  • Total: 78 credit hours (56.52% of the program).

4. Practical and Applied Components:

  • Capstone Project: One compulsory course (3 credit hours), representing 2.17% of the program.
  • Field Training / Internship: One compulsory course (3 credit hours), representing 2.17% of the program.

Final Summary:

  • Total number of courses: 49
  • Total credit hours: 138
  • Overall percentage: 100%

Study Plan:

Level Course
Code
Course Title Required
or Elective
Pre-Requisite
Courses
Credit
Hours
Type of requirements
(Institution, College,
or Program)
Level
1
ELS1101 English 1 Required - 3 Institution
MATH1101 Introduction to Mathematics Required - 3 Institution
CID1101 Communication Skills Required - 2 Institution
CSC1102 Problem Solving in Computing Required - 3 Institution
ISLS1101 Islamic Culture between Authenticity and Contemporary Required - 2 Institution
CHEM1101 Fundamentals of Chemistry Required - 3 College
Level
2
PHYS1101 Fundamentals of Physics Required - 3 College
BIO1101 Fundamentals of Biology Required - 3 College
ELS1102 English 2 Required ELS1101 3 Institution
MATH1102 Differential Calculus Required MATH1101 3 Institution
ARAB1101 Arabic Language Skills Required - 2 Institution
EDUF1102 Critical Thinking and its Contemporary Applications Required - 3 Institution
Level
3
BIO1201 Principles of Environmental Sustainability Required
(Explor1)
- 2 College
BIO1202 Principles of Ecology Required BIO1101 3 Program
(GEE_L) Elective Languages Course Elective - 3 Institution
BIO1203 Cell and Tissue Biology Required BIO1101 3 Program
BIO1204 Invertebrates Required BIO1101 3 Program
CHEM1202 Organic Chemistry 1 Required CHEM1101 3 Program
PHYS1206 Natural Resources Required
(Explor1)
- 2 College
BIO1205 General Botany 1 Required BIO1101 3 Program
Level
4
BIO1206 General Microbiology Required BIO1101 3 Program
ISLS1201 Ethics and Civilization Values in Islam Required ISLS1101 2 Institution
BIO1207 Vertebrates Required BIO1204 3 Program
BIO1208 Biodiversity Required
(Explor1)
- 2 College
(GEE_T) Elective Technology Course Elective - 3 Institution
(GEE_S) Elective Natural and Social Sciences Course Elective - 3 Institution
BIO1301 General Botany 2 Required BIO1205 3 Program
BIO1302 General Entomology Required BIO1204 3 Program
Level
5
BIO1303 Bacteriology Required BIO1206 3 Program
BIO1304 Environmental Pollution Required
(Explor2)
BIO1201
BIO1202
3 Program
BIO1305 General Genetics Required BIO1203 3 Program
BIO1306 Animal Physiology Require BIO1207 3 Program
Level
6
(GEE_C) Elective Cultures Course Elective - 2 Institution
(GEE_C) Elective Cultures Course Elective - 2 Institution
Level
7
BIO1307 Flora of KSA Required
(Explor2)
BIO1208
BIO1301
3 Program
BIO1308 Parasitology Required BIO1204 3 Program
BIO1309 Molecular Biology Required BIO1305 3 Program
BIO1310 Plant Physiology Required BIO1301 3 Program
(GEE_P) Elective Professional and Personal Development Elective - 2 Institution
BIO1311 Immunology Required BIO1206
BIO1306
3 Program
BIO1401 General Control Required BIO1302 3 Program
BIO1402 Marine Biology Required
(Explor2)
PHYS1206
BIO1207
3 Program
BIOC1403 Bioinformatics Required BIO1309 3 Program
BIOC1404 Biotechnology Required BIO1309 3 Program
Level
8
BIO1498 Project Required BIO1309 3 Program
BIO140X Elective Course Elective - 3 Program
BIO1495 Training Required BIOC1403 3 Program
BIO141X Elective Course Elective - 3 Program
BIO141X Elective Course Elective - 3 Program
Department Elective Courses
Level Course
Code
Course Title Required
or Elective
Pre-Requisite
Courses
Credit
Hours
Type of requirements
(Institution, College,
or Program)
Level
7
BIO1403 Phycology Elective BIO1301
BIO1206
3 Program
BIO1404 Taxonomy of Flowering Plants Elective BIO1301 3 Department
BIO1405 Physiology of Microorganisms Elective BIO1206 3 Department
BIO1406 Animal Specimen Preparation Elective BIO1207 3 Department
BIO1407 Plant Pathology Elective BIO1310 3 Department
BIO1408 Natural Reserves (Conservation and Management) Elective BIO1202 3 Department
BIO1409 Animal Ecology and Behavior Elective BIO1207 3 Department
Level
8
BIO1410 Epidemiology Elective BIO1206 3 Department
BIO1411 Medicinal and Economic Plants Elective BIO1301 3 Department
BIO1412 Embryology Elective BIO1207 3 Department
BIO1413 Mycology Elective BIO1206 3 Department
BIO1414 Medical and Agricultural Entomology Elective BIO1302 3 Department
BIO1415 Plant Stress Physiology Elective BIO1310 3 Department
BIO1416 Bioremediation of Pollutants Elective BIO1206
CHEM1202
3 Department
Career Fields

Botanist (213105); 

Zoologist (213106); 

Environmental Protection Inspector (325702); 

Forestry Specialist (213204); 

Animal Husbandry Specialist (213205); 

and Fish and Crustacean Farm Specialist (213206).