ATTACHMENT 2 (e)

Course Specifications

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment

Course Specification

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

BIO 3320

Course SpecificationsPLANT PHYSIOLOGY (BIO 3320)

InstitutionSalman bin Abdualziz University Date of Report:End of the semester
College/Department College of Science and humanity studies/ Biology department

A. Course Identification and General Information

1. Course title and code:Plant Physiology (Bio 3320)
2. Credit hours: 3 (2,0,1)
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered:B.Sc. Biology
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course:Dr. Abeer Elhakem
5. Level/year at which this course is offered:6thlevel/3rd year
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): BIO 2020
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any): None
8. Location if not on main campus: College of Science and humanity studies- male and female sections.
9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)

a. Traditional classroom What percentage?

b. Blended (traditional and online) What percentage?

c. e-learning What percentage?

d. Correspondence What percentage?

f. Other What percentage?
Comments:

B Objectives

1. What is the main purpose for this course?
  1. Give students an idea of ​​the basics of the various processes within the plant in terms of metabolic activity, as well as a summary of the chemistry and synthetic organic compounds within the plant.
  2. Shed light on plant growth and factors affecting it and the role of plant hormones in it.
  3. Give students a comprehensive overview of environmental and plant factors affecting negatively or positively on the agricultural crops.

2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g. increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in the field)
-Enhanced use of IT and web-based reference.
-Update knowledge by focusing on recent research studies related
-Include e-books related to the course available

C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or handbook should be attached)

1 Topics to be Covered
List of Topics / No ofWeeks / Contacthours
A brief Introduction to Enzymes / 0.5 / 2
Carbohydrate Metabolism / 1 / 4
Nitrogen Metabolism / 1 / 4
Fat metabolism / 1 / 4
Plant photosynthesis (light and dark reaction) / 1.5 / 6
Factors affecting plant Photosynthesis / 1.5 / 6
Respiration (Glycolysis and Krebs cycle) / 1 / 4
Factors affecting Plant Respiration / 1.5 / 6
Plant growth / 1 / 4
Plant growth bioregulators (Inhibitors- Stimulators) / 2 / 8
Stress physiology: drought- thermal stress- pollution / 1 / 4
Stress physiology: salinity- oxidative- light. / 1 / 4
A comprehensive review / 1 / 4
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture / Tutorial / Laboratory / Practical / Other: / Total
Contact
Hours / 30 / 30 / 60
Credit / 2 / 1 / 3
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes / Course Teaching
Strategies / Course Assessment
Methods
1.0 / Knowledge
1.1 / Recognize the importance of - types – nomenclature of enzymes in biological processes within the plant cells, including the different metabolism of the plant. /
  • Lectures
  • Class discussion
  • Weekly assignments
  • Collaborative learning/Team work
  • Practical sessions were students could examine theoretical hypothesis and prove.
/
  • Class participation
  • Quizzes
  • Class presentations based on outside reading such as research studies and journals
  • Mid exams
  • Lab reports
  • Research papers or small project
  • Final exam

1.2 / Describe the phases and the mechanism of aerobic and anaerobic respiration, fat and proteins metabolism.
1.3 / Recognize the presence of fatty acids and amino acids and proteins within the plant by plant metabolic processes.
1.4 / Reproduce the mechanism of Plant photosynthesis (light and dark reaction).
1.5 / Reproduce the growth stages, induction, and development in all plant parts.
1.6 / Outline on the physiology of environmental stresses science.
1.7 / List the types of plant hormones and their physiological functions.
2.0 / Cognitive Skills
2.1 / Summarize the major molecules in plants and their Metabolism (Anabolism and Catabolism). /
  • Interactive lectures.
  • Assignments.
  • Seminars.
  • Laboratory practice (Conducting experiments and writing reports)
/
  • Class participation
  • Presentations ,projects and logs submitted
  • Research papers
  • Written Exams
  • Group assignments
  • Lab reports and exam.

2.2 / Analyzethe problems cover the metabolism phenomena.
2.3 / Distinguish between different growth bioregulators and their roles in plant growth and development.
2.4 / Determination of growth rates of different plant organs.
2.5 / Summarize the factors affecting the plant metabolism (photosynthesis and respiration) and explain how to measure them.
2.6 / Develop the skill of testing on how to measure growth rate and examine the factors affecting it and dealing with plant hormones.
3.0 / Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1 / Show spirit of cooperation through teamwork. /
  • Communication.
  • Teamwork.
  • Time management.
, /
  • Class discussion.
  • Oral presentations.
  • Performance of students in practical sessions.

3.2 / Use the web in the search for new knowledge.
3.3 / Use the group discussion to reduce the gap between students and the professor.
3.4 / Modify spirit of leadership and responsibility.
4.0 / Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1 / Research on the web of the latest findings of modern science. /
  • Performing a search on a selected topic.
  • Oral presentation.
  • Encouraging students to submit duties, activities and writing reports.
/
  • Follow up of the student progress in the selected topic.
  • Presentation.
  • Observation and evaluation of student assignments.
  • Evaluating activities during lectures and practical sessions.

4.2 / Operate computers and internet for research purposes
4.3 / Interpret research information required.
4.4 / Illustrate and interpret the results obtained in practical sessions.
5.0 / Psychomotor
5.1 / Illustrate data using appropriate techniques in practical sessions. /
  • Develop through the study skills for scientists and quantitative methods.
  • Applied throughout the reporting of laboratory exercises.
  • Engage student in analysis and evaluation of their practical work.
  • Training on methods of data manipulation and presentation.
/
  • Practical and professional skills are assessed through coursework tasks and reports.
  • Assessed laboratories.
  • In class test.
  • Coursework reports.
  • Laboratory exams and reports.

5.2 / Examine and critically manipulate experimental data.
5.3 / Demonstrate the necessary skills to work safely in laboratory.
5.4 / Assemble data and reconstruct results obtained.
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
Assessment task (eg. essay, test, group project, examination, speech, oral presentation, etc.) / Week due / Proportion of total Assessment
1 / Mid term I / 5th week / 10%
2 / Mid term II / 10th week / 10%
3 / Class discussion / During the entire course / 3%
4 / Participation and attendance / During the entire course / 2%
5 / Quizzes / During the entire course / 5%
6 / Assignment, Presentation and lab reports / During the entire course / 10%
7 / Lab exam / 16th week / 20%
8 / Final Exam / By the end of the semester / 40%

D. Student Academic Counseling and Support

1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)
  • Each teaching staff has to 2 hours/ week available for the students of each group.
  • There is a schedule for office hours of each staff declared to the students.
  • General advice and consultation are available any time the instructor is not busy.

E. Learning Resources

1. List Required Textbooks
  • Lincoln Taiz, EduaroZeiger, 2006, Plant Physiology, Sinauer Associates, Inc.

2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)
  • F.C. Steward and A.D. Krikorian, 1971, Plant, Chemicals and Growth, Academic Press Inc. London.

3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)

4. List Electronic Materials(eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)
  • Journal of plant physiology and biochemistry
  • American Journal of Plant Physiology
  • International journal of plant physiology and biochemistry

5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations and software.
Microsoft office package

F. Facilities Required

Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)
  • Classroomsuitable for 15 - 30 seats.
  • Laboratory contains equipment and illustration models support the course materials.

2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)
Data show or Smart Board
3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list)
- Educational materials and teaching aids.

G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes

1. Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching
  • Course evaluation by students.
  • Student – faculty members meetings.

2. Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department
  • Peer- consultation on teaching.
  • Departmental council discussions.

3. Processes for Improvement of Teaching
  • Conducting workshops given by experts on teaching skills.
  • Periodical departmental revisions of teaching methods.

4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (eg. check marking by an independent member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample of assignments with staff at another institution)
  • Providing samples of all kind of assessment in the departmental course portofolio of each course.

5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement.
  • Course materials are periodically reviewed.
  • The head of the department takes the responsibility of implementing the proposed changes.

Faculty or Teaching Staff: Dr. Abeer Elhakem

Signature: ______Date Report Completed: ______

Received by: ______Dean/Department Head

Signature: ______Date: ______

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