Course title & number

General Biology II- 24102

Instructor(s) name(s)

Dr. Motasem Al-Masri

Contact information

motasemm@najah.edu

office : 14F1090

Semester & academic year

Fall Semester 2010/2011

Compulsory / Elective

Compulsory Course

Prerequisites

General Biology I- 24101

Course Description

The course gives an overview of plant structure, growth, transport and regulatory mechanisms in plants. The other part of this course focuses on animal structure and function. In addition, it will covers animal nutrition, reproduction, development and the regulatory mechanisms in animals including both endocrine and nervous systems.

Course Objectives

The course is designed to foster a comprehensive understanding of plant and animal biological systems including structural and functional aspects. The course will also provide the students with basic concepts and understanding of regulatory mechanisms that control the biological activities in both plants and animals.

Intended learning

Outcomes (ILO’s) and

Competences

At the end of this course student will be able to:

1. Describe the distinctive functional features of plant and animal organs.

2. Recognize the different regulatory mechanisms that control plant and animal activities

4. Understand the transport mechanisms in plants and circulation in animals.

5. Be familiar and up to date with theplant and animal growth and development. 

6. Construct knowledge about the physiological interaction between different body organs.

7. Recognize plant and animal responses to biological and physical environments.

8. Be prepared for independent, critical study and assessment of biological problems.

Textbook & References

Biology– 8th Edition, Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece, Benjamin.

Assignment Criteria

Activity

Percent (%)

First Hour Exam

25

Second Hour Exam

25

Final Exam

50

Week no.

Lecture Topic

1-2

Ch.35/Plant Structure and Growth

3-4

Ch.36/Transport in Plants

4-5

Ch.39/Chemical Signals in Plants

First Exam

6

Ch.40/Animal Structure and Function

7-8

Ch.41/Animal Nutrition

8-9

Ch.45/Chemical Signals in Animals

10-11

Ch.46/Animal Reproduction

11

    Ch.47/Animal Development (briefly)

Second Exam

12-13

Ch.48/Neuron, Synapses and Signaling

13-14

     Ch.49/ Nervous Systems (briefly)

15-16

Ch.50/Sensory and Motor Mechanisms

16

     Ch.42/Circulation and Gas Exchange(briefly)

Final Exam