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Program Specifications

PhD In Biological Sciences / Quality Assurance of the Program

Study plan:

 

Specialty requirements:

 

Obligatory courses:  18 credit hours

 

Course code

Course name

Credit hours

Prerequisites

Theoretical

Practical

0304922

Chemistry of Proteins and Enzymes

3

0

-

0304924

Biotechnology of Living Organisms

3

0

-

0304942

Microbial Physiology

3

0

-

0304952

Biodiversity

3

0

-

0304964

Advanced Vertebrate Biology

3

0

-

0304965

Molecular Physiology

3

0

-

 

Elective courses:  18 credit hours

 

Course code

Course name

Credit hours

Prerequisites

Theoretical

Practical

0304901

Ecology of Marine Communities

3

0

-

0304921

Bioenergetics

3

0

-

0304931

Molecular Haematology

3

0

-

0304932

Biotechnology in Immune Chemistry

3

0

-

0304945

Advanced Applied Microbiology

3

0

-

0304953

Plant Hormones and Tissue Culture

3

0

-

0304954

Medicinal Plants

3

0

-

0304961

Muscle Biology

3

0

-

0304962

Ecological Physiology

3

0

-

0304963

Amphibia & Reptiles

3

0

-

0304971

Plant Ecology

3

0

-

0304981

Cytogenetics

3

0

-

0304982

Gene Therapy

3

0

-

 

Successfully passing the qualifying exam (0304998)

 

Submission of approved thesis (18 credit hours) (0304999)

 

 

29. Field Experience:

 

Description, timing and number of credit hours:

 

Depending on the nature the student’s research topic. No credit hours.

 

 

 

30. Project/research:

 

Description, timing and number of credit hours:

 

 

Successfully passing the qualifying exam (0304998; no credit hours)

 

Submission of approved thesis (0304999; 18 credit hours)

 

PhD In Biological Sciences / Quality Assurance of the Program

Ways that are followed for program quality assurance:

  • What processes are followed for evaluation of teaching and learning experiences, assessment methods, and the effectiveness of the curriculum or study plan:Exams (multiple choice and essay questions), Term papers, Building models for molecules.

 

 

  • What processes are followed to obtain feedback from students enrolled in the program about the quality of teaching and learning experiences provided:

 

 

  • What processes are followed to develop the skills, knowledge and capabilities of faculty members:

 

 

 

  • What indicators and standards are used to guarantee commitment to quality in the program: