Explanatory video about the Bachelor of Life Sciences
Teaching
at the Department of Biological Sciences has started in 1965 to qualify students
majoring in biological sciences to teach and conduct research in high schools
and research laboratories, respectively. To meet the societal needs, in 1974,
the Department modified its curriculums, by establishing a minor in clinical analysis,
to qualify graduates to fulfil the demands of the market and fill positions in
clinical diagnostics laboratories and in laboratories associated withpublicand
private hospitals. In 1980 a new undergraduate program in biological analysis
was established, and since then the Department of Biological Sciences started
to offer two undergraduate degrees, one in biological sciences and a new one in
biological analysis, in addition to the master’s and PhD programs that are
already being offered by the department. During the academic year 2015/2016 and
with initiative from the Department of Biological Sciences, the decision was
finalized by UJ administrationto establish a new Department of Clinical
Analysis; seeded by faculty and staff from the parent Biological Sciences
Department, to offer undergraduate program of clinical analysis, which is no
longer offered by the Department of Biological Sciences.
The
field of biological sciences is highly dynamic, with disciplines ranging from
biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, biotechnology, plant and animal
biology and physiology to ecological interactions of all the biosphere elements
from microbes to plants, animals and humans.
Vision:
The
Department of Biological Sciences will excel in undergraduate and graduate
teaching and research in all sub-areas of biology by improving existing
capabilities and introducing modern biologicaltechniques to provide better
understanding of science and promote the professional development of the
graduatesto meet the scientific challenges our students and society are facing.
The Department is also committed to promoting services to the public consistent
with the mission of the university.
Mission:
The
mission of Department of Biological Sciences is to provide opportunities for
personal and professional development to students, staff and facultythrough
excellence in teaching and scientific research. The department focuses on
teaching and research in five major cognitive fields: biochemistry,
microbiology, botany, zoology, and ecology. Therefore, the curriculum in the Department
helps understand the main principles in these areas and stimulates the
analytical thinking of students, continuously challenging their interests to
learn more. Hands-on experience is a major focus of the Department through the
inclusion of practical laboratory components to many of the taught courses, in
order to create a cadre of graduates able to handle the challenges of the
labour market in their field. The ultimate goal of this mission is to promote
the growth and development of skilled professionals, effective teachers,
competent scientists and informed citizens.
Reasons behind
developing this program:
The
program has been established, and its curriculums are rigorously and continuously
modified to fulfil the needs of the local and regional market. Moreover, the
program has been founded to provide the students with the scientific knowledge
in the different sub-areas of biological sciences to satisfy their eager for
knowledge in the field they like. Another reason for establishing this program
is to fulfil the societal needs with graduate passionate for biological
sciences, who will be capable of making a change in their future career
perspectives.
Program
aims:
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1. The
formation of cadres with high competencies specialized in the field of life
sciences, and able to contribute to the application and dissemination of
knowledge in life sciences
2. Create
a generation that has the ability to engage in continuous professional
development and achieve functional goals of development
3. Filling
the gap between supply and demand in the labour market of qualified national
cadres in the fields of biological sciences.
4. Providing
scientific and modern technical consultations for the society.
5. Continuing
development of the curriculum of the program in order to reach a course that provides
the studentswith the following:
- Basic
and essential knowledge and skills in biological sciences.
- Opportunities
to develop theirqualifications through hands-on laboratory experience in
the department laboratories
- Mastery
of laboratory practices and management.
- Comprehensive
background in bioethics.
6. Provide
the students with the necessary support, and guidance to enable them to pass
the academic and practical stages of the program.
7. Formulate
the curriculum of the program in an innovative manner, keeping pace with its
counterparts in international programs in biological sciences.
8. The
use of different means in the educational process, including:
- First:
Computer-assisted learning.
- Second:
Learning through research projects.
- Third:
Presentation of special topics in the field by students and training on
research survey.
9. Graduation
of technicians and specialists in life sciences who have high educational and
research skills.
10. Making
graduates of the biological sciences program a base for continuing education
through conferences, seminars and workshops
11. Increase
the level of health awareness among members of society about infectious
diseases and chronic diseases.
12. Raising
the society's culture about the scientific advancements in the field of biological
science.
13. Create
an educational environment that promotes learning and academic excellence,
and promotes knowledge through joint research among the research and teaching
community
14. Improve
the educational level, to enhance the creative thinking and teamwork among
students, enabling graduates to perform their leadership roles in their
community and beyond.
15. Serve
the community through extensive and in-depth research on current and futures
issues and problems of life sciences in society.
16. Improve
the program by adhering to international standards in the practice and
implementation of control and quality systems and obtaining international
accreditation of the program.
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