COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR ALL MODULES

General Biology (1) 240101, (3 C: three lectures). The course provides an overview of the basics in molecular, cellular, organismal and population biology. Functions performed by living cells, such as respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, replication, transcription, translation and metabolism will be emphasized. In addition, the course covers the basic principles of Mendelian genetics, hereditary, and regulatory mechanisms of these processes. Pre: none

General Biology (2) 240107, (3 C: three lectures). This course includes topics concerned with structure and function. The following are covered: animal nutrition; circulation and gas exchange; body defense; controlling the internal environment; chemical signals in animals; animal reproduction and nervous system. Pre: 240101

General Biology Lab (1) 240106, (1C: one practical). Includes experiments to illustrate the use of microscope, study of plant and animal cell structure, chemical and physical characteristics of macromolecules, cellular respiration, enzymatic activity, human genetics, plant and animal tissues, and comparing the anatomy of an experimental vertebrate to that of human. Pre: 240101 or Cor.

Microbiology 240216, (3C: three lectures). Introduction to the microbial world. Diversity of prokaryotes, their development, structure and function. Prokaryotic metabolism, nutrition and growth. Microbial genetics and control. Fundamental principles of the interrelationships of microorganisms and man, and their role in the environment. Pre: 240107.

Microbiology 240214, (3C: three lectures).An introductory course providing you with an understanding of the key microbiologica l concepts relevant to nursing and client care. Progresses from the discussion of nosocomial infections to various aspects of microbiological infections to various aspects of microbiology. Includes the basic characteristics of microorganisms as well as the relationship between microbes, humans and their environment. Emphasizes the application of these concepts in the identif ication, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Also includes selected topics on microbial agents with emerging signif icance, to keep you aware of the trends in microbiology.

Microbiology Lab 240217, (1C: one practical). Laboratory work involves demonstrations of fundamental concepts and applications to handle and identify different types of microbes including culturing of aerobes, anaerobibes and facultative anaerobes. Pre: 240212 or Cor.

Genetics 240231, (3C:three lectures). The course is designed to cover the basic principles of classical and molecular genetics. Model systems for genetic analysis such as Drosophila melanogaster, Neurospora crassa, and peas will be covered. The course covers a detailed description of the structure and function of nucleic acids. This include, replication and regulation with emphasis on genetic diseases, mutations, and genetic engineering and its applications will be emphasized. Pre: 240106.

Genetics Lab240232, (1C: one practical). Laboratory work covers Mendelian principles, isolation and characterization of the DNA, polytene chromosomes, karyotyping, Bar bodies, mutagenesis and tests used for detecting mutagens. Pre: 240231 or Cor.

Cell Biology 240233, (3 C: three lectures). The course provides the fundamentals in understanding the molecular organization of the cells, function and structure of the different organelles including regulatory mechanisms for processes like; respiration, photosynthesis, energetics, cell division, cell communication, DNA replication and flow of information. Pre: 240107

Introductory Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering 240281, (2C: two lectures).The course covers the definitions and applications of biotechnology and genetic engineering; it surveys the latest applications of recombinant DNA technology in medical diagnosis and therapy, agriculture, microbial biotechnology and environmental biotechnology. Lectures will underlie the principles and application of Recombinant DNA technology in industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and biomedical fields. Pre: 240107.

Virology 240314(2C:3-lectures) The course covers the fundamental principles related to the interaction of animal viruses with host cells. General topics include chemical and physical properties of viruses, virus classification cultivation and assay of viruses, molecular events during viral replication and morphogenesis, persistent infections, viruses as the cause of diseases and neoplasia. Pre: 240233.

Immunology 240337, (3C:three lectures). This course includes the basic principles of immunology and stresses antibody-antigen interaction and use of different immunological means as diagnostic tools of bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases. Pre: 240233

Immunology Lab 24038, (1C: one practical). The course is intended to present an understanding of current basic immunological techniques as diagnostic tools for bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases. Pre240337 or Cor.

Human Genetics 240234, (3C:two lectures). The course includes Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance of genetic diseases. Genotype/phenotype relationship, allelic and nonallelic heterogeneity, molecular analysis of mutations, biochemical and molecular diagnosis and genetic counseling, review of human disorders with emphasis on prevalent genetic diseases in our area. Pre: 240231.

Cytogenetics 240335, (1C: one lecture). The course will focus on screening and diagnosing prevalent genetic diseases in our area. Establishing pedigrees and analysis of predisposition factors. The students will be trained to analyze data from Cytog. Pre: 240335 or Cor.

Cytogenetics 240336 Lab 1C:one practical) human bbod temples

Biochemistry 240341, (3C: three lectures). The course is designed to cover basic concepts in the relationship between structure and biological functions of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, vitamins, and coenzymes. Pre: 212243 + 240233

Biochemistry 24049, (2C: two lectures).This module is a 200 level which will be taught to third year biotechnology students. This will enable the students to understand how the living cell works at the molecular level. How the cell degrade and synthesize its molecules. The link and regulation between the different molecules. Pre: General chemistry (1)

Biochemistry Lab 240344, (1C: one practical). The students will be trained to use the basic biochemistry lab instruments, equipment and techniques in the isolation, identification and quantification of biologically important chemical compounds. Pre: 240343or Cor.

Molecular Biology 240386, (3C: three lectures). The course covers the basic principles of molecular biology including techniques involved in constructing, characterizing and manipulating recombinant molecules, gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and vectors used in cloning techniques. Pre: 240233 or Cor.

Molecular Biology lab 240346, (1C: one practical). The course covers basic techniques in molecular biology such as isolation and manipulation of nucleic acids, construction of recombinant DNA and transformation of cells. Pre: 240386 or Cor.

Bioinformatics 240462, (2C: one lecture+one practical). The course will discuss current and latest techniques on the use of modern information technology to reach data banks for protein and DNA sequence on the internet to identify and extract key information concerning the genetic basis of some inherited diseases. The course provides a set of computer methods used to analyze the information about human gene sequences and gene mapping. Pre: 240335 + 240231.

Protein Biotechnology 240448, (3 C.H, 2 lectures & 1 practical). The course will discuss current and newly emerging technologies in expressing and preparing proteins using bacteria or tissue culture technology. Construction of 3-dimensional structures of proteins, determination of active and functional sites with emphasis on studying enzymes and antibodies. Pre: 240386 + 240343.

Plant Biotechnology 240322, (3 C.H., 2 lecture & 1 practical). The course discusses current and newly emerging technologies concerning producing genetically improved plants such as production of pest-resistant, salinity and drought-resistant plants. Pre: 240281.

Environmental Biotechnology 240365, (3) (3 C.H.: 2 lectures and 1 practical). The specific application of molecular biology and metabolic capability of microorganisms for exploitation of many areas of biotechnology to reverse and prevent environmental problems. Topics will cover: sewage treatment, pollution control of domestic, agricultural and industrial wastes, bioremediation, energy and biofules, and mineral resource recovery. Pre: 240216.

Animal Tissue Culture. 240323, (1C: one practical). The course provides the basic principles and techniques used in vitro cultivation of cells, establishing and maintaining cell lines, measurement of cell growth, and cell hybridization techniques. The course will cover methods for producing hybrid cells that produce monoclonal antibodies. Pre: 240322 or Cor.

Histology 240385, (3 C.H.: 2 lectures and 1 practical). Microscopic study of different types of cells, tissues and organs. Course includes comprehensive review and slide studies under both light and electron microscopes. Techniques of slide preparation for light microscopy. Pre: 240241.

Field Training in Biotechnology 240494. The Department contacts certain private and public sectors in order to make a schedule for student training in specialized areas, such as; hospitals, in vitro fertilization units, food and pharmaceutical industries, and environment control facilities. The duration of such training will be 8 weeks. Pre

Microbial Biotechnology 240417, (3C: two lectures: Department Appro+ one practical val ). This course includes the development of microbial use in traditional fermentation processes to strain selection and development of recombinant microbes for industrial, commercial, environmental, pharmaceutical and medical applications The practical . Pre: 240212.

Microbial Biotechnology lab 240416, (1C: one practical). The course will explore applications of microbes in industrial uses such as dairy products, fermentation and experiment with strains of recombinant bacterial strains used in cloning, expression, or biodegradation of waste and production of useful products. Pre: 240415 or Cor.

Applied Molecular Biology 240484, (3C: three lectures). The course will cover some of the techniques used in molecular biology such as PCR use and the related technologies in diagnosis, ways and means of delivering genes, DNA chip development and new technologies for mutation detection. Pre: 240386 .

Applied Molecular Biology lab 240485, (1C: one practical). The course covers basic techniques in PCR and microchip assay for diagnosis and other applications. Plasmid construction and complete cloning experiment. Pre: 240484 or Cor.

Medical and Forensic Biotechnology 240455, (3C: three lectures). The course surveys the different applications of biotechnology and genetic engineering in the fields of medical diagnosis and therapy and forensic medicine. The course stresses on the most prevalent diseases in our area such as thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, infectious diseases and diabetes. Pre: 240386.

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 240441, (3C: three lectures). The course focuses on the different applications of biotechnology in pharmaceutical idustries such as production of human insulin, growth hormone interferons, lymphokines and others, gene targeted therapy and ways to engineer new and improved pharmaceutical products. Pre: 240343.

Animal Biotechnology 240471 (3 C.H., 3 lectures). The course covers topics such as: Transgenic animals and their applications; In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer; cloning and its potential applications as well as other reproductive technologies. Pre: 240471.

Biosensors 240463, (3C: two lectures+1 practical ). The course is an overview of the current and latest knowledge on chemical bio-sensor technology. Electrochemical and optical sensors, including the fundamental electrochemical and spectroscopic principles behind sensor operation. The course includes various biosensors and non-invasive technologies and human performance evaluation tools. Pre: 240386 or Cor.

Bioethics in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering 240491, (1C: one lecture). The course is designed to provide understanding and emphasizing the ethical, religious, and cultural standards in the use of biotechnology and genetic engineering applications. The course will include the different applications and their evaluation according to our society standards, and the possible environmental and health problems. Pre: Finish 90 C.H.

Administration of Biotechnology Lab. 240490, (1 C.H., 1 lecture). The course covers the basic principles for building and running a biotechnology lab. The instruments, equipment, and supplies needed for a safe functional facility will be emphasized. Topics including lab management, general safety, quality control, and ways to deal with safety and disposal issues for biohazardous materials, environmental toxins as well as radioactive material management. Pre: Finish 90 CH.

Entrepreneurship 240391, (2 C.H., 2 lectures). The course guides the students to invest Biotechnology industry model scientific writing, reading and understanding scientific manuscripts. Scientific critique and presentations, writing summaries, abstracts and media reports. Pre: Finish 60 CH.

Special Topics 240495, 496, 497, 3, 2, and 1 Cr., respectively. The course will explore different topics in biotechnology and genetic engineering. The student will follow a current topic with his instructor and solve it. Pre: Department approval

Graduation Project 240499, (3 C.H., 9 hrs/week). This course stresses the importance of student involvement in solving a current problem in biotechnology and genetic engineering. The student will consult with his mentor on determining this issue, and then the student will try to solve it experimentally. During the determined period, the student will provide his mentor with short progress reports, at the end of the assigned time, the student will submit a report on his findings and present it in an acceptable form. Pre: Department approval.

Aquatic Biotechnology 240453 (3 C.H: 3 Lectures ) This Course provides an understanding of the use of a aquatic environmental to satisfy the world's growing need for food, drugs and materials (aquatic nature product ) from the water bodies without the over exploitation and destination of its habitats by applying advanced technologies to the cultivation of aquatic organisms. Pre. 240352

Hematology 240349 (2+1 C.H, 2 Lectures and 1 practical) This Course will expose he studnts to the human Circlating system , bone marrow and different cell formation and to different types of blood and coagulative dis order

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