This course is concerned with introducing the student to the basic
principles of general botany, the anatomical structure of the main plant
organs, while tracking the suitability of the structure with the function and
environmental adaptations.
Intended learning outcomes
Explains
the importance of biology and enumerates the branches of botany and
distinguishes between them and their importance
Describe
the plant cell and its organelles, and identify and name the scientific terms
related to the topics of specialization
List
the stages of different cell divisions
Differentiate
between the different tissues that make up the plant
Draw
the phenotypical shape of the plant and the changes in its various organs, and
identify the physiological processes that occur within the plant
Teaching and learning methods
Learning and teaching methods
Through
lectures using the water-based board and pen to present the main elements of
the lesson and write definitions and illustrations
Using
the computer and the digital display screen to display the lecture,
illustrations, and graphs that are not available in the department's
laboratories
Applying
laboratory experiments to some lessons, according to the available capabilities
E-learning
is resorted to in the presence of circumstances that necessitate it
The
student is assigned a simple test at the beginning of each lecture to encourage
him to update the information
Methods of assessments
Evaluation methods
Written
test (eg multiple choice {closed book} or written test closed question {open
book} or a combination 70%
- oral
exam
Continuous
formative assessment (periodic-
Scientific
activities (eg writing a report or giving a presentation 10% -
