Botany and Microbiology — study plan

Credit hours: 136
Levels: 8
Courses: 51
Degree: bachelor

The Botany and Microbiology study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 136 credit hours across 51 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Preparatory Year 31 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ELS 140	English Language (1)	8
ELS 150	English Language (2)	8
MS 140	Introduction to Mathematics (1)	2
MS 150	Mathematics (2): Differential Calculus	3
CT 140	Computer Skills	3
CI 140	Learning, Thinking & Research Skills	3
CHS 150	Health & Fitness	1
MC 150	Communication Skills	2
ENT 101	Entrepreneurship	1

Third Level 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC	University Requirement Elective	2
Bot 102	Botany	3
Zoo 103	Principles of Zoology	3
MBio 140	General Microbiology	3
Bot 222	Principles of Flowering Plants Taxonomy	3
Bot	Elective in Botany Elective	2

Fourth Level 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC	University Requirement Elective	2
Chem 103	General Chemistry	3
Chem 104	General Chemistry Practical	1
Bot 212	Plant Anatomy	4
Bot 213	Microtechniques	2
Bot 241	Plant Ecological Factors	3
Bot 271	Plant Physiology	4

Fifth Level 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC	University Requirement Elective	2
Bot 251	Cell Biology & Cytogenetics	4
Bot 253	Genetics	3
Bot 345	Flora of Saudi Arabia	2
Bot 346	Pollution and Environmental Protection	2
Bot 348	Ecophysiology	2
Bot	Elective in Botany Elective	2

Sixth Level 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC	University Requirement Elective	2
Stat 106	Biostatistics	2
Bot 374	Plant Growth and its Regulators	2
Bot 384	Phycology	3
Bot 441	Plant Communities	2
Bot 442	Hot Desert Ecology	1
PhG 222	Pharmacognosy 1	3
Bot	Elective in Botany Elective	2

Seventh Level 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PHYS 209	Biophysics	3
Geo 303	Principles of Remote Sensing	3
Bot 444	Ecological Resources	2
	Elective from Group (A) or (B) Elective	2
	Elective from Group (A) or (B) Elective	2
Bot 498	Research Project	3

Summer Semester 5 credits

Code	Course	Credits
Bot 491	Field Studies in Ecology and Algae	5

Eighth Level 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
Geo 302	Industry & Environment	2
Bot 358	Plant Molecular Genetics	3
Bot 359	Population Genetics	2
Bot 472	Plant Tissue Culture	2
Bot 473	Plant Chemistry	2
	Elective from Group (A) or (B) Elective	2
	Elective from Group (A) or (B) Elective	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 Botany and Microbiology

How many credit hours is Botany and Microbiology at King Saud University?

Botany and Microbiology at King Saud University requires completing 136 credit hours to graduate, spread across 51 courses.

How many years is Botany and Microbiology at King Saud University?

The study plan for Botany and Microbiology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Botany and Microbiology award?

Botany and Microbiology at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 136 credit hours.