Biology / Botany — study plan
- Credit hours
- 133
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 49
- Degree
- bachelor
The Biology / Botany study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 133 credit hours across 49 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Tajweed of The Holy Quran | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| BIO1101 | General Biology | 3 |
| CHM1101 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| BIO1102 | Basic biological lab skills | 3 |
| BIO1103 | Principals of Ecology | 3 |
| ELIN1301 | English Language (1) | 3 |
Level 2 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2102 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 1 | 2 |
| CUR1101 | University Skills | 0 |
| MTH1101 | Calculus 1 | 3 |
| CHM1416 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| PHYS1101 | General Physics 1 | 3 |
| BIO1104 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| ELIN1302 | English Language (2) | 3 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| BIO2305 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIO2306 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIO2307 | Marine Biology | 3 |
| BIO2308 | Plant Morphology | 3 |
| BIO2312 | English for Science | 2 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Seal of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| BIO2313 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIO2314 | Phytochemistry | 2 |
| BIO2315 | Environmental Pollution | 3 |
| BIO2316 | Plant Anatomy | 3 |
| MTH2317 | Biostatistics | 3 |
Level 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO3318 | Plant Ecology | 3 |
| BIO3319 | Phycology | 3 |
| BIO3320 | Plant Breeding | 3 |
| BIO3321 | Plant Physiology | 3 |
| BIO3322 | Archegoniate | 3 |
| BIO3323 | Mycology and Plant Pathology | 3 |
Level 6 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO3324 | Co-Operative Training | 6 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| BIO4325 | Plant Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIO4326 | Plant Embryology | 3 |
| BIO4327 | Plant Metabolism and Hormones | 3 |
| BIO4329 | Plant Taxonomy | 3 |
| BIO4328 | Plant Ecophysiology | 3 |
Level 8 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS1099 | Professional skills | 2 |
| BIO4333 | Graduation Project | 3 |
| BIO4334 | Plant diversity and Evolutionary | 2 |
| BIO4335 | Economic Botany | 3 |
| BIO4336 | Plant Tissue Culture | 3 |
| BIO4337 | Flora | 3 |
| BIO4338 | Principles of Forestry | 2 |
| BIO4339 | Desert ecology | 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 / Botany
How many credit hours is Biology / Botany at Umm Al-Qura University?
Biology / Botany at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 133 credit hours to graduate, spread across 49 courses.
How many years is Biology / Botany at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Biology / Botany spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Biology / Botany award?
Biology / Botany at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 133 credit hours.