Official government website of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia How to verify

Links to official Saudi educational websites end with edu.sa

All links to official educational websites of government agencies in Saudi Arabia end with .edu.sa.

protocol for encryption and security. HTTPS for encryption and security.

Secure websites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia use the HTTPS protocol for encryption.

Registered with the Digital Government Authority with no: 20250413538

Colleges

Section list

Arthropods

Course Description: This course covers the following topics: The position of arthropods in the animal kingdom - general characteristics and classification of arthropods. Class Chelicerata - a study of the internal and external features and appendages of Peripatus. Trilobites - Crustaceans. Classification of crustaceans - Prawn. Crab - Daphnia - Cyclops. Myriapods (a study of the structure and diversity of legs in arthropods). Class Insects. Subclass Apterygota - its orders. Subclass Pterygota - Endopterygota orders. Subclass Pterygota - Exopterygota orders. Insect aggregations (or ecological concentrations). Subphylum Chelicerata - Class Arachnida. Characteristics of scorpions - Scorpion. True spiders - Wolf spider. Tick and Mites.

Credit hours: 3

Objectives of the course :

1. Identify arthropod and insect groups
The student will learn about the different phyla of arthropods and identify the most important animals in each phylum, with a focus on insects as the most significant arthropods related to humans, through lectures, group discussions, and field research.

2. Differentiating information needs and comparing automated systems
The student distinguishes between the information needs of individuals and groups, and compares appropriate automated information systems, by solving practical problems and applying research and seminars.

3. Analyzing the importance of arthropods and their ability to solve problems and create digital content
The student compares the importance of arthropods in human life and their relationship with other organisms. They also gain the ability to identify and help solve problems, in addition to creating specialized web pages, using the case study method and group discussions.

4. Evaluating the Use of Modern Technologies and Teamwork
The student evaluates the use of specialized websites, PowerPoint, and email for presentations and communication, as well as teamwork and leadership skills, through direct observation and active participation in class.

Course outputs :

First: Knowledge and understanding

– Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to **identify** the major groups of arthropods and their representative examples.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to **classify** insects based on their morphological characteristics.

II: Skills

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to analyze the information needs of various case studies related to arthropods.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to apply information retrieval techniques using databases and automated systems.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to evaluate the environmental, medical, and economic importance of arthropods through case studies.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to create digital content (a webpage) that demonstrates their ability to identify problems and propose solutions.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to justify their selection of specialized sites and programs in the field of acarology.

Third: Values, Independence, and Responsibility

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to adhere to ethical and professional conduct while carrying out group and individual learning tasks.

Additional information:

Course Nature and Practical Applications
The Arthropod course primarily combines theoretical and practical aspects, with 30 hours dedicated to theoretical lectures and 30 hours to laboratory experiments. The practical part focuses on microscopic dissection of representative specimens (such as shrimp, crabs, scorpions, spiders, and various insects) and the use of dichotomous keys to identify orders and families. The course also includes field activities for collecting specimens from the local environment, and training in creating reference collections (Insect Collections) and digital projects (web pages). This course is fundamental to understanding the biodiversity, ecological relationships, and medical importance of arthropods, and opens avenues for advanced studies in entomology and parasitology.

Last updated: 2026-04-15