Biology — study plan
- Credit hours
- 136
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 68
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biology study plan at Al-Jouf University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 136 credit hours across 68 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 31 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 1101 | History and Civilization of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| ARB 1102 | Arabic Language Skills | 2 |
| ISL 1102 | Creed and Family in Islam | 2 |
| ISL 1101 | Quran Interpretation | 2 |
| ISL 1100 | The Holy Quran | 2 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Language (1) | 4 |
| CIS 1100 | Computer Skills | 3 |
| CHM 1100 | General Chemistry (1) | 3 |
| BUS 1103 | Principles of Financial Literacy | 2 |
| MTH 1101 | General Mathematics | 3 |
| BUS 1101 | Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| EDU 1105 | Learning and Communication Skills | 2 |
| EDU 1104 | Islamic Ethics and Values | 2 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHS 1100 | General Physics (1) | 3 |
| MTH 1102 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
| BIO 1101 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| ENGL 1103 | English Language (2) | 4 |
| BUS 1102 | Principles of Project Management | 2 |
| MTH 1171 | General Statistics | 3 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 1210 | Principles of Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| CHM 1213 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIO 1251 | Laboratory Safety and Management | 2 |
| BIO 1241 | Fundamentals of Ecology | 2 |
| BIO 1231 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO 1221 | General Botany | 3 |
| BIO 1211 | General Zoology | 3 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1212 | Chordates | 3 |
| BIO 1253 | Immunology | 2 |
| BIO 1252 | Cell Biology | 2 |
| CHM 1214 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIO 1242 | Pollution and Environmental Protection | 2 |
| BIO 1222 | Plant Morphology and Anatomy | 3 |
| BIO 1213 | Invertebrates | 3 |
Level 5 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1314 | Comparative Anatomy | 2 |
| BIO 1342 | Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants | 2 |
| BIO 1341 | Wildlife Conservation | 2 |
| BIO 1333 | Archegoniates | 2 |
| BIO 1352 | Microscopic Preparations | 2 |
| BIO 1351 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 1332 | Phycology (Algae) | 2 |
| BIO 1331 | Viruses and Bacteria | 3 |
| BIO 1321 | Plant Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 1311 | Animal Physiology | 3 |
Level 6 23 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1345 | Flora of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| BIO 1355 | Selected Topics in Biology | 2 |
| BIO 1324 | Plant Pathology | 2 |
| BIO 1323 | Plant Tissue Culture | 2 |
| BIO 1354 | Histochemistry | 2 |
| BIO 1315 | Medical and Economic Arthropods | 2 |
| BIO 1313 | Entomology | 3 |
| BIO 1312 | Animal Histology | 2 |
| BIO 1353 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIO 1322 | Taxonomy of Flowering Plants | 3 |
Level 7 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1412 | Embryology | 3 |
| BIO 1411 | Parasitology | 3 |
| PHS 1400 | Professional Courses | 2 |
| BIO 1492 | Skills in Research Writing and Biological Data Analysis | 2 |
| BIO 1491 | Cooperative Training (1) | 4 |
Level 8 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1415 | Fauna of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| BIO 1414 | Animal Behavior | 2 |
| BIO 1493 | Research Project | 3 |
| BIO 1441 | Desert Ecology | 2 |
| BIO 1431 | Mycology | 3 |
| BIO 1494 | Cooperative Training (2) | 4 |
| BIO 1433 | Biotechnology | 2 |
| BIO 1432 | Microbial Ecology | 2 |
| BIO 1422 | Plant Communities | 2 |
| BIO 1421 | Economic Plants of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
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 Al-Jouf University?
Biology at Al-Jouf University requires completing 136 credit hours to graduate, spread across 68 courses.
How many years is Biology at Al-Jouf University?
The study plan for Biology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biology award?
Biology at Al-Jouf University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 136 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.