Biology — study plan
- Credit hours
- 130
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 52
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biology study plan at Jazan University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 130 credit hours across 52 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 101SLM | Islamic Culture I | 2 |
| 105ENGL | Intensive Course in English Language | 6 |
| 101BIO | General Biology | 4 |
| 101MATH | General Mathematics | 3 |
| 101CSC | Introduction to Computer | 3 |
Level 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 102SLM | Islamic Culture II | 2 |
| 101ARB | Arabic Language Skills | 2 |
| 101PHYS | General Physics | 4 |
| 101CHEM | General Chemistry | 4 |
| 106ENGL | English for Science | 3 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 102ARB | Arabic Writing | 2 |
| 211BIO | Cell Biology | 3 |
| 231MIC | Bacteriology | 2 |
| 241BOT | Plant Morphology & Anatomy | 3 |
| 251ZOO | Invertebrates | 3 |
| 203CHEM | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| 205MATH | Biostatistics | 2 |
Level 4 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 103SLM | Islamic Culture III | 2 |
| 222BIO | General Genetics | 2 |
| 232MIC | Virology | 2 |
| 242BOT | Archegoniates | 2 |
| 252ZOO | Histology | 2 |
| 254ZOO | Chordates | 3 |
| 204CHEM | Biochemistry | 3 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 301BIO | Fundamental of Ecology | 2 |
| 311BIO | Specimen Technique | 2 |
| 331MIC | Phycology | 2 |
| 333MIC | Mycology & Plant Pathology | 2 |
| 341BOT | Plant Water Relationships | 2 |
| 351ZOO | Animal Physiology | 3 |
| 353ZOO | Marine Biology | 3 |
Level 6 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 334MIC | Microbial Physiology | 3 |
| 342BOT | Taxonomy of Flowering Plants | 2 |
| 344BOT | Plant Hormones | 2 |
| 352ZOO | Parasitology | 2 |
| 354ZOO | Immunology & Serology | 2 |
| 356ZOO | General Entomology | 3 |
Level 7 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 411BIO | Molecular Biology | 2 |
| 431MIC | Industrial Microbiology | 2 |
| 433MIC | Medical Microbiology | 2 |
| 441BOT | Plant Physiology | 3 |
| 443BOT | Plant Ecology | 3 |
| 451ZOO | Endocrinology | 2 |
| 491BIO | Graduation Project | 4 |
Level 8 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 104SLM | Islamic Culture IV | 2 |
| 402BIO | Biodiversity | 2 |
| 412BIO | Biotechnology | 2 |
| 432MIC | Environmental Microbiology | 2 |
| 442BOT | Economic Botany | 2 |
| 452ZOO | Embryology | 2 |
| 454ZOO | Animal Ecology & Behavior | 2 |
| 456ZOO | Medical & Economic Entomology | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Biology
How many credit hours is Biology at Jazan University?
Biology at Jazan University requires completing 130 credit hours to graduate, spread across 52 courses.
How many years is Biology at Jazan University?
The study plan for Biology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biology award?
Biology at Jazan University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 130 credit hours.
Is Biology offered at other universities?
Yes, Biology is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.