Pharos University in Alexandria

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University/Academy: Pharos University in Alexandria
Faculty/Institute: Dentistry
Program: Bachelors degree of Dentistry

Form no. (10)

Course Specification

1- Course Data

Course Code: Course Title: Academic Year/Level:

BOT 111 Botany and Genetics 2012-2013
1st year Spring Semester
Specialization: No. of Instructional Units: Lecture 1 Practical 2
Biology 2Cr

2- Course Aim The course provides students with basic information about the
principles of genetics at the molecular level with a special
focusing on gene structure, function and regulation in addition
to cancer as a consequence of mutations. The practical study
includes an introduction to the anatomy of plants and division of
plant cells.
3- Intended Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

a- Knowledge and a.1. State how living organisms store their genetic information.
Understanding a.2. Summarize how could individuals in the same family look
different.
a.3. Describe how tissues in the same organism differ
morphologically though they have the same genome
structure.
a.4. Define the cell cycle and cell divisions: normal and
cancerous states.
a.5. Describe some molecular diagnosis techniques
b- Intellectual Skills b.1. Determine the molecular and classical concepts of genetics.
b.2. Compare individuals with respect to their susceptibility to
diseases
b.3. Evaluate the molecular mode of action of some factors that
may affect the expression of genes.
b.4. Analyze genetic variation and recombination.

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c- Professional Skills Not applicable

d- General Skills d.1. Exchange ideas, principles, theories and information by oral,
written and visual means.
d.2. Discuss hereditary traits to families.

4- Course Content 1. Introduction to Botany & Genetics

5- Teaching and Learning
Methods
6- Teaching and Learning
Methods for Students
with Special Needs
2. Essential Basics of Genetics
3. Nucleotides, Nucleic Acids & Genetic Elements
4. Amino acids & Proteins
5. DNA Replication & DNA Repair
6. Gene Expression
7. Regulation of Gene Expression
8. Mutations, Cell Division & Cancer Genetics
9. Gene Technology
1. Lectures
2. Practical classes
3. Self learning
Not applicable

7- Student Assessment:

a- Procedures used: a1-Written exams

a2- Contiguous evaluation of practical notebook

b- Schedule: b1- Semester Work Continuous

b2- Quiz Week: 6
b3- Mid Term Week: 9
b4- Final Week: 15
c- Weighing of Assessment: Assessment form Grade (%)
Semester Work 25%
Mid Term Examination 25%
Final Term Examination 50%

8- List of References:

a- Course Notes Available as:

a1-Textbooks in the library
a2-Soft copy of the lectures on the faculty website

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b- Required Books b1- Nabors, M. W. (2004), Introduction to Botany
(Textbooks) b2- Fairbanks & Anderson (1999), Genetics: The continuity of

c- Recommended Books c1- David P. Clark (2009), Molecular Biology Made Simple and
Fun

d- Periodicals, Web Sites, ..., http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookTOC.html

etc.

Course Instructor: Dr. Ehab R. El-Helow Head of Department:

Program manager:

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