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General Biology (1) Animal

Course Description: This course offers a comprehensive study of the foundations of animal classification and its historical evolution, beginning with the contributions of Aristotle and John Ray, up to Linnaeus's binomial nomenclature system. The course focuses on the taxonomic structure of the animal kingdom by addressing its major subkingdoms (Protozoa, Parazoa, and Metazoa), analyzing their general characteristics and biological organization patterns. The course also covers a detailed study of selected animal phyla, emphasizing their morphological, structural, and functional characteristics, life habits, environmental adaptations, and reproduction mechanisms and life cycles. The course includes a practical component aimed at developing skills in microscopy, studying internal and external structures, and conducting scientific comparisons between different living organisms. The course contributes to the development of analytical understanding of taxonomic and evolutionary relationships, and links theoretical knowledge with modern laboratory applications.

Credit hours: 3

Objectives of the course :

Provide students with a solid scientific foundation in animal classification and its evolutionary history.
Enhancing the understanding of the taxonomic structure of the animal kingdom and the characteristics of its different groups.
Developing the ability to describe and analyze the morphological and functional characteristics of animal organisms.
Support understanding the impact of scientific and technological advancements on the development of biological classification systems.
Developing basic laboratory skills in studying living organisms using appropriate biotechnological techniques.
Enhancing the ability to analyze and compare different biological structures and systems in animals.
Linking theoretical knowledge with practical applications to support integrated learning.

Course outputs :

First: Knowledge & Understanding

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

The principles and main concepts of animal classification and its historical development.
Recognition of the taxonomic structure of the animal kingdom, including subkingdoms, phyla, and classes.
Explanation of the general and distinctive characteristics of different animal groups.
The role of scientific advancement in updating and developing biological classification systems.
Second: Skills

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

Application of essential laboratory techniques in the study of animal structures.
Examination and analysis of the internal and external structures of living organisms using a microscope.
Analyzing similarities and differences between living organisms across different taxonomic levels.
Conduct scientific comparisons, supported by diagrams or descriptions, of different biological systems.
Third: Values, Autonomy & Responsibility

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

Adherence to laboratory ethics and biosafety procedures.

Additional information:

The course features a practical component that reinforces scientific concepts through direct application, in addition to utilizing e-learning platforms for managing assignments and educational activities. Supplementary lectures are also provided to enhance students' understanding, positively impacting their academic achievement and the attainment of targeted learning outcomes.

Last updated: 2026-04-15