Master in Botany

Faculty of Science - Department of Botany

Description

This program grants a high degree (Master's degree) in the field of botany by studying a number of general, specialized, and supportive courses, and after passing them, a research project is presented on one of the topics of botany supported by laboratory experiments.

Objectives

1- Raising the level of the graduate scientifically by providing him with science, modern knowledge and practical skills in the fields of botany to provide him with the skills needed by the labor market through the prescribed study plans.

2- The procession of scientific progress and its various applications, and adapting them to serve the community and the environment through the continuous development and updating of the scientific and research programs of the department.

3- Introducing modern scientific techniques to encourage scientific research and provide students with the necessary skills in this field.

4- Documenting scientific links in botany with local and international universities and scientific bodies, and carrying out scientific research that contributes to solving community problems at the local and regional levels.

Outcomes

After obtaining a master's degree, the student will have acquired the experience and knowledge that enables him to conduct scientific research

Certificate Rewarded

Bachelor's degree (Master's)

Entry Reuirements

According to the Higher Education Regulation No. 501 of 2010

Study Plan

The Master in Botany prepares students to qualify for Master in Botany. The student studies several subjects which have been carefully chosen in this major to cover its different aspects.

It comprises 6 Semesters of study, in which the student will study a total of 36 units, which include 0 units of general subjects, and 23 major units, 4 of elective units. In addition to a final project in the student's major.

Study plan for this program is shown below:

1st Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
BO603 Advanced Plant Physiology 03 Compulsory +

1 Clarify some physiological processes of the plant.2 Teaching and expanding student's learning concepts.3 Explain and explain the processes that occur in the plant.

BO605 Advanced Taxonomy 02 Compulsory +

1.Familiarize students with classification systems and distinguish them in English.2.Give an idea of an integrated system for classifying floral plants and explain the characteristics and characteristics of each community.3.Always link the theory to the practical part with specimens that you prefer to be alive so they can be easily handled, but only the field images of plants4.Create an idea of primitive plants and incorporate them into plant evolution till they become high-end.

BO607 Advanced Microbiology 03 Compulsory +

The student will understand the history of modern microbiology, genetics, and microbiology (nuclei and nuclei) biology of microbiology aggregates and overlaps. Classification of microbiological and molecular genetic techniques, and its ability to understand the basic principles of physical and chemical methods used to control microorganisms and apply this understanding to prevent and control infectious diseases.The student will be able to discuss the different regulations of metabolic and genetic processes and their relationship to microbiology control, know the mechanics of the antibiotic act and study their sensitivity to the direction of microbiology.

BO620 Scientific Writing 02 Compulsory +

1 Introducing students to scientific writing in various fields2 Students learn how to write scientific messages3 Student Learning the Way to Write Scientific Papers4 Students learn how to view publishing methods

2nd Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
BO602 Advanced Genetics 03 Compulsory +

1 Giving a broad idea of genetics2 Enabling student to molecular study of DNA, DNA as well as their respective fundamental differences3 Students learn about vital processes such as multiplying copying and translation4 Give students the basis to understand biotechnology as well as a basis for conducting experiments if there are any possibilities

BO604 Advanced Plant Ecology 02 Compulsory +

1 Provide the student's understanding of the nature and importance of biodiversity.2 Draw the student's attention to human-induced problems and ways of reducing them.3 Research on environmental issues at a regional or local level.

BO608 Applied Phycology 02 Compulsory +

Introduce the student to biotechnology of microalgae.Familiarize the student with the chemical compounds of microalgae and their uses.Familiarize the student with the uses of algae in our daily life.

ST610 Analytical Statistics 03 Compulsory +

Prepare the student so that he can summarize and describe the data.Enabling the student to be familiar with the basic potential distributions.Enabling students to be able to do some statistical evidence.Enabling the student to interpret the results of the statistical analysis of the data under study

3rd Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
BO611 Seminar 1 01 Compulsory +

Familiarize the student with the initial steps to prepare the research plan

BO621 Independent Study 02 Compulsory +

1 Student gain knowledge of the research topic2. Training students in techniques related to their research3 Earning students information and ways to design their own research experiences

BO622 Advanced Mycology 02 Compulsory +

1 Student definition of how to grow in fungi2 Understanding the mechanism of life in fungi and its positive and negative role3 Give the student an expanded idea of fungal pollution and fungal toxins. 4 Draw the student's attention to the role played by fungi in life.

BO652 Plant Disease Diagnosis 02 Elective BO607 +

1.The student recognizes the symptoms of different diseases on the plant.2. The student can diagnose plant diseases.3. Be able in practice to identify the pathogen in order to diagnose the disease and determine the means of control.4. The student can describe the symptoms of the disease by drawing or photography

4th Semester

Code Title Credits Course Type Prerequisite
BO612 Seminar 2 01 Compulsory +

Providing students with research skills that enable them to address the research problem in a scientific manner

BO657 Advanced medical mycology 03 Elective BO607 BO622 +

Prepare the student so that he can differentiate between nursing fungi and non-nursing fungi.Enabling the student to define pathogenic fungi to manEnabling students to learn about fungi that cause fungal poisoning and ways to avoid fungal poisoning

BO699 Thesis 06 Compulsory +

Providing students with research skills that enable them to address the research problem in a scientific manner