General Biology — study plan

Credit hours: 139
Levels: 9
Courses: 56
Degree: bachelor

The General Biology study plan at Taif University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 139 credit hours across 56 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
105115-2	History of the Kingdom	2
201104-4	General Biology	4
202112-3	Introduction to Mathematics	3
2031204-4	General Physics (1)	4
999801-2	English for Academic Purposes	2

Level 2 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
2021204-4	Calculus (1)	4
204101-4	General Chemistry (1)	4
2051204-3	Introduction to Biotechnology	3
990211-2	Arabic Language Skills	2
990311-2	University Skills	2
999802-2	English for Academic Purposes	2

Level 3 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
2004111-2	Fundamentals of Islamic Culture	2
2012101-3	General Ecology	3
2012102-3	Cytology	3
2012103-3	General Botany	3
2012104-3	General Zoology	3
2022110-2	Biostatistics	2
999803-2	English for Academic Purposes	2

Level 4 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
2004112-2	Islamic Culture (Ethics and Values)	2
2012201-2	Genetics	2
2012202-2	Biodiversity	2
2012203-3	General Microbiology	3
2012205-3	Plant Kingdom	3
2043106-3	Biochemistry	3
999804-2	English for Academic Purposes	2

Level 5 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
2012204-3	Invertebrates	3
2013103-2	Pollution and Environmental Impact Assessment	2
2013105-3	Animal Physiology	3
2013106-3	Plant Physiology (1)	3
2013109-3	Plant Anatomy	3
999819-2	Specialized English for Science	2

Level 6 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
2004313-2	Islamic Culture (Social System in Islam)	2
2013102-3	Entomology	3
2013108-3	Mycology	3
2013204-3	Vertebrates	3
2013207-3	Phycology	3
2013208-3	Economic Plants	3

Level 7 20 credits

Code	Course	Credits
2004414-2	Islamic Culture (Human Rights)	2
2014101-3	Parasitology	3
2014104-3	Molecular Biology	3
2014106-3	Field Studies	3
2014108-3	Flowering Plant Taxonomy	3
2014110-3	Plant Diseases	3
2014116-3	Applied Microbiology	3

Level 8 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
2014103-3	Embryology	3
2014203-3	Graduation Project	3
2014205-3	Animals of Saudi Arabia	3
2014210-3	Flora of the Kingdom	3
2014213-3	Plant Tissue Culture	3
2014219-2	Desert Environment	2

Electives 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
990314-2	French Language Elective	2
990315-2	Chinese Language Elective	2
999809-2	Presentation Skills Elective	2
999814-2	IELTS Preparation Elective	2
999815-2	Academic Writing Elective	2
999821-2	English and 21st Century Skills Elective	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 General Biology

How many credit hours is General Biology at Taif University?

General Biology at Taif University requires completing 139 credit hours to graduate, spread across 56 courses.

How many years is General Biology at Taif University?

The study plan for General Biology spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does General Biology award?

General Biology at Taif University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 139 credit hours.