The Zoology study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 136 credit hours across 52 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 114 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CI 140
Learning, Thinking and Research Skills
3
CHS 150
Health and Fitness
1
ENG 140
English Language (1)
8
MATH 140
Introduction to Mathematics
2
Level 217 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CT 140
Computer Skills
3
MC 140
Communication Skills
2
ENG 150
English Language (2)
8
MATH 150
Differential Calculus
3
ENT 101
Entrepreneurship
1
Level 317 credits
Code
Course
Credits
IC
University Requirement Elective
Elective
2
IC
University Requirement Elective
Elective
2
CHEM 103
General Chemistry (1)
3
GEO 105
Geology
2
STAT 106
Biostatistics
2
BOT 102
General Botany
3
ZOOL 103
Principles of General Zoology
3
Level 417 credits
Code
Course
Credits
IC
University Requirement Elective
Elective
2
BCH 101
General Biochemistry
4
PHYS 205
Biophysics
2
MBIO 140
Microbiology
3
ZOOL 212
Parasitology
3
ZOOL 242
Cell Biology & Physiology
3
Level 516 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ZOOL 245
Histology
2
ZOOL 262
Microtechniques
2
ZOOL 305
Animal Modern Taxonomy
2
ZOOL 320
Ichthyology
2
ZOOL 327
Herpetology
3
ZOOL 332
General Physiology
3
ZOOL 373
Terrestrial Ecology
2
Level 617 credits
Code
Course
Credits
IC
University Requirement Elective
Elective
2
ZOOL 311
General Entomology
3
ZOOL 325
Ornithology
2
ZOOL 326
Mammology
2
ZOOL 342
Molecular Biology
2
ZOOL 374
Aquatic Ecology
2
Elective Courses
Elective
4
Summer Semester5 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ZOOL 465
Field Studies
5
Level 717 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ZOOL 317
Medical Arthropods
3
ZOOL 352
Principles of Genetics
2
ZOOL 375
Pollution
2
ZOOL 420
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
2
ZOOL 423
Principles of Descriptive Embryology
2
ZOOL 432
Endocrinology
2
ZOOL 497
Training Course
2
Elective Course
Elective
2
Level 816 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ZOOL 424
Principles of Experimental Embryology
2
ZOOL 425
Economic Fishes and Crustaceans
2
ZOOL 433
Immunology
2
ZOOL 461
Laboratory Technology
2
ZOOL 471
Animal Behavior
2
ZOOL 498
Graduation Project
2
Elective Courses
Elective
4
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
Official source
How many credit hours is Zoology at King Saud University?
Zoology at King Saud University requires completing 136 credit hours to graduate, spread across 52 courses.
How many years is Zoology at King Saud University?
The study plan for Zoology spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Zoology award?
Zoology at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 136 credit hours.
Is Zoology offered at other universities?
Yes, Zoology is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.