Biology — study plan
- Credit hours
- 135
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 55
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biology study plan at Taibah University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 135 credit hours across 55 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GS 111 | Arabic Language Skills I | 2 |
| ENG 101 | English Language Skills I | 4 |
| GS 101 | Islamic Studies: Belief and Worship | 2 |
| BIOL 101 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| MATH 101 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
| CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
Level 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 110 | General Biology Ii | 3 |
| GS 112 | Arabic Language Skills Ii | 2 |
| GS 104 | Islamic Studies: Islamic Values and Ethics | 2 |
| ENG 102 | English Language Skills Ii | 4 |
| PHYS 101 | Introduction to Physics | 3 |
| BIOL 111 | General Biology Lab | 1 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOZ 241 | General Zoology | 3 |
| ENGL 210 | Scientific English Language | 1 |
| PHYS 107 | Biophysics | 3 |
| FE 1 | Free Elective Course Elective | 2 |
| BIOB 231 | General Botany | 3 |
| CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIOM 221 | General Microbiology | 3 |
Level 4 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 250 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOM 224 | Mycology | 2 |
| STAT 101 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Instruments and Lab Safety | 1 |
| BIOL 212 | Cell Biology | 2 |
| GSE 1 | University Elective Course I Elective | 2 |
| BIOL 214 | Biosystematics | 3 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOZ 342 | Animal Physiology | 3 |
| SCI 201 | Methodology and Ethics of Science | 1 |
| BIOL 311 | Principles of Genetics | 2 |
| GSE 2 | University Elective Course Ii Elective | 2 |
| BIOL 315 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| BIOB 333 | Phycology | 2 |
| BIOM 321 | Bacteriology | 3 |
Level 6 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 318 | Biodiversity | 2 |
| BIOZ 344 | Chordates | 2 |
| BIOL 312 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 314 | Biostatistics and Experimental Design | 3 |
| BIOZ 343 | Animal Behavior | 2 |
| BIOL 316 | Marine Environment | 2 |
Level 7 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 411 | Genomics | 2 |
| BIOL 412 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| BIOZ 446 | Immunology Lab | 1 |
| BIOM 421 | Virology | 2 |
| BIOZ 448 | Invertebrates | 2 |
| BIOB 431 | Taxonomy of Flowering Plants | 3 |
| BIOZ 445 | Immunology | 3 |
Level 8 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GSE 3 | University Elective Course Iii Elective | 2 |
| BIOB 438 | Plant Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOB 434 | Plant Metabolism | 2 |
| BIOL 492 | Graduation Project | 3 |
| BIOL 1 | Program Elective Course I Elective | 1 |
| BIOB 435 | Plant Environmental Stress | 2 |
| BIOL 414 | Evolutionary Biology | 2 |
| BIOB 432 | Flora of Ksa | 2 |
Level 9 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 499 | Cooperative Training | 6 |
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 Taibah University?
Biology at Taibah University requires completing 135 credit hours to graduate, spread across 55 courses.
How many years is Biology at Taibah University?
The study plan for Biology spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biology award?
Biology at Taibah University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 135 credit hours.
Is Biology offered at other universities?
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