BIO222 : Ecology

Department

Department of Biology

Academic Program

Bachelor in Biology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

BO102

Overview

This course is concerned with introducing the student to the concept of ecology, the various departments of ecology and its components, and the relationships between living organisms, as well as the human role in the environment, positively and negatively, with awareness of environmental protection and its importance

Intended learning outcomes

He knows the environment in which he lives and how to preserve it

Explain the basic features of production, consumption, decomposition and nutritional composition

Explains the biological cycles and distribution of organisms

Distinguish the influence of natural factors on living organisms

Compare the effect of soil and soil types on plant growth

Identify types and sources of environmental pollution

Teaching and learning methods

Theoretical lectures-

-Assignment (ask questions about the topic of the lecture and present the answers as a research paper in the next lecture)

-Propose a group of environmental problems to train the student to discuss and propose solutions through panel discussions

-A practical application that includes a complete environment on cardboard, and all environmental laws apply to it as an environmental cover practice

Short tests of the topics taught-

Methods of assessments

semester work 40% and final 60%

Term work: divided between written midterm exams, assignments and assignments

Written final exam

First midterm exam (15 marks), oral exam (5 marks), second midterm exam, midterm practical exam, final practical exam, final theoretical exam