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General Biology (2) Plant

Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to plant biology, focusing on the study of the characteristics of living organisms and the foundations of their classification, while clarifying the differences between plants and animals. The course also covers prokaryotes (such as bacteria and blue-green algae) and eukaryotes, including fungi and algae. The course primarily focuses on the plant kingdom, examining its various groups starting from non-vascular plants (mosses), through seedless vascular plants, and ending with seed plants. The course also addresses plant morphology, including roots, stems, and leaves, their types, and modifications, as well as seed germination and some topics related to viruses. The course includes a practical component aimed at developing students' laboratory examination skills through the use of live specimens and microscopic slides, thereby enhancing the practical understanding of theoretical concepts. The educational process is also supported using modern tools such as presentations and online platforms.

Credit hours: 3

Objectives of the course :

The course aims to enable students to:

Definition of the basics of biology, characteristics of living organisms, and the distinction between plants and animals.
Describe prokaryotes and the Kingdom Monera by identifying their characteristics.
Classification of algae within eukaryotes and their division into different groups.
Explaining the fungal life cycle using various educational tools.
Assessment and explanation of bryophyte characteristics.
Summarizing seed-bearing vascular plants by studying seed germination.
Demonstration of root morphology and its modifications using live specimens.
Practical evaluation of stem morphology and its modifications.

Course outputs :

First: Knowledge & Understanding
The student will be able to explain the characteristics of living organisms and differentiate between plants and animals based on scientific principles.
The student should be able to describe the classification of living organisms, explaining the characteristics of prokaryotes (bacteria and cyanobacteria).
Second: Skills
The student will be able to classify algae into their different groups based on their structural and functional characteristics.
The student will be able to represent the life cycle of fungi using drawings or presentations.
The student will be able to analyze the characteristics of bryophytes (mosses) and compare them with other plants.
The student will be able to explain the process of seed germination and relate it to the characteristics of seed-bearing vascular plants.
Third: Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility
The student will be able to accurately and responsibly examine and analyze root morphology using live specimens.
The student will be able to evaluate stem morphology and its modifications through laboratory work, adhering to safety procedures.

Additional information:

Learning outcomes are achieved through theoretical lectures + practical laboratory applications.
The course relies on active learning such as discussions, drawings, and presentations.
Students are evaluated using periodic tests, midterm assignments, practical assessments, and a final exam.
The course supports self-learning and teamwork skills through practical activities.

Last updated: 2026-04-15