101 Zoo

General Zoology

4 ( 3+1 )

Study of general characteristics and classification of sub-kingdom protozoa, study models from protozoa, study models from invertebrates phyla (Phylum Borifera to Phylum Echinodermata), structure and functions of the animal cell, study of different animal tissues, study of the frog as a model for vertebrate animals.

102 Zoo

Principles of general zoology

(For College of Agriculture students. It is equivalent to 101 Zoo course)

4 ( 3+1 )

Cytogenetics, cell division, animal tissues, types of environments. Detailed study from sub-kingdom protozoa to phylum Mollusca and Echinodermata. Detailed study of a vertebrate animal (laboratory mouse) including structure and functions of various systems, effects of rodents on agriculture and methods of combating.

106 Zoo

Principles of general zoology

(For students of unified program (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Medical sciences)

4 ( 3+1 )

Study of cell types, cell organelles, cell divisions, enzymes, genetic Mendel's laws, DNA structure, protein synthesis, genetic engineering, endocrine glands, hormones, nervous system, reproductive system in humans and vertebrates (structure and function).

112 Zoo

Invertebrate (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

4 ( 3+1 )

Study of invertebrate phyla including. each phylum and its classes, characteristics of each class with examples, study of morphological and internal structure of each example.

213 Zoo

Parasitology (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

Brief study of parasites environment and distribution, study of various methods the parasites follow in their life cycles. Methods used in classification and nomenclature of parasites, effects of parasitism relationship in both parasite and host, classified, anatomical and diseased study for Protozoa, Platyhelminthes and Annelida plyla. Brief study on Arthropods characterized by medical importance and their effects on humans and domesticated animals. 

222 Zoo

Chordata (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

4 ( 3+1 )

Detailed study on chordata including general characteristics, classification, study of characterized features of each sub-phylum with an anatomical study for an example from each sub-phylum.

244 Zoo

Cytology (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

Intensive study for the concept of the animal cell : structure, function, cellular division in animals.

245 Zoo

Histology (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

2 ( 1+1 )

Study of the major animal tissues, their various classes. The study includes epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissues.

261 Zoo

Electron and Light microscope technique (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

3 ( 1+2 )

Study of structure and working basics of light and electron microscopes, methods of sample preparation for light and electron microscopes.

301 Zoo

Principles of classification (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

An introduction on classification and its historical aspects. It includes in details classified grades, executing classification and scientific nomenclature.

313 Zoo

Entomology (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

Study of the position of the insects in the animal kingdom, structure of the various body parts, internal anatomy, insect classification.

321 Zoo

Comparative Anatomy (Prerequisite : 222 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

An idea about germ layers in vertebrate embryos, comparative study of covering system (skin), skeletal system and muscular system in some vertebrate classes.

322 Zoo

Ichthyology (Fishes) (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

An introduction on fishes and their habitats, detailed study on classification, morphological and anatomical structure and function, distribution of fishes in the world as well as in the Arab Peninsula. 

323 Zoo

Herpetology (Amphibians) (Prerequisite: 101 Zoo)

2 ( 1+1 )

Biological study of amphibian class : external characters, internal systems and classification. Environmental factors affecting distribution of amphibians, morphological and physiological adaptation of amphibians, A hint about the amphibians of Saudi Arabia.

324 Zoo

Herpetology (Reptiles) (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

2 ( 1+1 )

Biological study of reptilia class, factors affecting distribution of reptiles in their various hot environments. A hint about morphological and functional adaptation of reptiles.

325 Zoo

Avian Science (Birds) (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

2 ( 1+1 )

Biological study of aves class, factors affecting distribution of birds, study of morphological structure and anatomy of various internal systems. Study of the existed bird species in some regions of Saudi Arabia. 

326 Zoo

Mammology (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

2 ( 1+1 )

Brief study on evolution and classification of mammals, characterized features of some orders of class mammalia, some adaptations of desert mammalian animals, brief record of the existed mammalian animals in Saudi Arabia.

331 Zoo

Physiology-1 (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

2 ( 1+1 )

Study of the chemical components of the cell : bonds and molecules, water, organic compounds, physiology of cell organelles, metabolism of the cell, energy sources, membranes and movement of substances and molecules.

333 Zoo

Physiology-2 (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

Study of general principles of the physiological regulation in vertebrates through study of the following: nervous, cardio-vascular, respiratory, excretory, digestive, reproductive, immune and skeletal systems.

341 Zoo

Cell culture (Prerequisite : 244 Zoo)

2 ( 1+1 )

An introduction on cell culture, general principles of cell culture, methods used in separating and culturing of animal cells with emphasis on major factors affecting cell growth, natural and synthetic media, sterilization and limitation of pollution, nature and determination of cell cultures types.

351 Zoo

Genetics (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

An introduction on genetics, nature and structure of the genetic material, study of the chromosomal basis for inheritance and life cycles, Mendelian analysis and its extensions, an introduction on bio-statistics, mutations, linkage and crossing-over, sex determination and sex liked traits, analysis of pedigree records, principles and applications of the genetic engineering.

353 Zoo

General Ecology (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

4 ( 2+2 )

Detailed study of the live organisms in the desert and aquatic environments, physical, chemical and biotic factors affecting desert and aquatic animals.

356 Zoo

Principles of Immunology  (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

Study of evolution of immunology, types of immunity, characteristics of passive and acquired immunity, anatomical and functional study of the developed immune system in vertebrates and humans.

421 Zoo

Principles of Embryology (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

General principles of stages the embryo passes throughout its development as gamete formation, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, formation of the three embryonic layers, organogenesis, comparative study of organs formation in different embryos.

422 Zoo

Experimental Embryology (Prerequisite: 421 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

An introduction and historical background about experimental embryology, development theories, cellular differentiation, embryonic induction, embryonic organizers, regeneration in embryos, embryonic cells and cancer cells, congenital malformations of embryos, embryonic tissue culture, parthenogenesis, artificial insemination, some applied studies on embryos (twins production, embryo aggregation, embryo transfer, embryo cryopreservation technique).

431 Zoo

Principles of Endocrinology (Prerequisite: 101 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

Brief study on hormones or chemical messages with examples, embryonic development of the endocrine glands, chemical structure of hormones, study of the endocrine gland system in some animals.

441 Zoo

Histochemistry (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

2 ( 1+1 )

Study of theoretical and practical bases for detection of chemicals existed in animal tissues including fat, protein, starch, amino acids, nucleic acids, various enzymes, pigments and minerals.

451 Zoo

Physiological Behavior (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

2 ( 1+1 )

An introduction includes definition of behavior, importance of studying behavior, responses. Types of behavior and its internal causes, learning and experience, intelligence and behavior regulation, effects of some physiological changes on animal behavior, Pavlov experiments, conditional reflex action.

452 Zoo

Human Genetics (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

An introduction on human genetics, major types of genetic diseases with examples especially those spreading in Saudi Arabia, Analysis of pedigree records, methodologies of inheritance of genetic traits and diseases, genetic utilization of twins, multi-factorial inheritance and the main accompanied defects in man, congenital defects, marriage of relatives, intelligence test, genetic consultation and its reasons, calculation of frequency of genetic disease or defect occurrence, protection and treatment of genetic diseases, heredity and man future.  

453 Zoo

Pollution and Environment Protection

(Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

3 ( 2+1 )

Study of air, water, soil and feed pollution and their effects on cellular and physiological structure of the animal.

454 Zoo

Field Studies (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

4 ( 0+4 )

Providing student with various habitats of animals with studying the major environmental factors, also, providing with the existence of wild and aquatic animals. Acquiring the methodologies of field work, preparation of field reports of regions and the field research report, field visits to some Governmental and private establishments that have applicable relation to animal science.

463 Zoo

Laboratories Technology (Prerequisite : 261 Zoo)

3 ( 0+3 )

Providing the student with methods of ordinary and recent techniques that used in different fields pertaining to animal species. Additionally, the practical application of these techniques in research and other laboratories..

499 Zoo

Research Project (Prerequisite : 101 Zoo)

3 ( 0+3 )

Use of scientific periodicals, looking for information in various information sources, Designing and executing practical experiments, analysis of results, writing the scientific reports.