Special Microbiology program
A- Basic Information
Awarding University: Al Azhar University (For Girls).
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department Responsible: Botany and Microbiology
Program title: Microbiology
Award / Degree: B.Sc. in Microbiology
Program type: Single.
Duration of Study: 4 years
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Nagwa Sidkey
B- Professional Information
1- Program Aims:
The specific aims of the program are to:
- Provide students with the main concepts of biology- microbiology and related basis of chemistry, physics and mathematics and Computer science plus all Islamic modules
- Deliver students with a broad understanding of the fundamental principles of microbiology emphasizing Mycology, Bacteriology and Virology and its role in our daily life.
3- Study the diverse aspects of the field of microbiology, including biochemistry, ecology, genetics, molecular biology, pathogenicity, biodiversity, applied, industrial and biotechnological application of microorganisms in different fields.
4- Equip students with Islamic studies, IT and language skills.
5- Prepare the student either for a career as a microbiologist or for further studies leading to a higher degree in Microbiology.
6- Learn, in addition to scientific courses, beliefs, behaviors, doctrine, holly Quran, hadith and Tafseer through Islamic studies.
2- The attributes of a Microbiologist
In addition to the attributes of basic science the graduates of microbiology must be able to:
- Explain advanced subjects and think clearly about microbiological methods.
- Design and perform microbiological field survey and laboratory investigations.
- Develop abilities in organization, collection, analysis, evaluation and selection within the field of microbiology.
- Postulate concepts and choose appropriate microbiological techniques to solve problems on scientific basis.
- Use effectively the information technology relevant to Microbiology.
- Participate effectively as a member in a team work recognize and respect the views and opinions of the others, as well as exhibiting the sense of beauty and neatness.
- Develop the skills and attitude necessary for long life and independent learning and participate effectively in research activities.
- Produce graduates with a range of well-developed skills that can be used to effectively disseminate information about microbiology.
3- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
3.A. Knowledge and understanding:
By the end of the program the graduates must be able to:
A1. Explain the basic scientific facts, concepts, principles, techniques relevant theories and their applications involved in the field of biology and related subjects of basic science as ecology, chemistry, physics, geology, zoology, botany, microbiology, mathematics, statistics, humanities, and computer science.
A2. Illustrate characters, structure, function and genetics in the scientific area of Botany, Zoology, Entomology and Microbiology.
A3. Illustrate the processes and mechanisms supporting the structure and function of the specific topics in different ecosystems.
A4. Define the related terminology, nomenclature and classification systems.
A5. Describe the theories and methods applied for interpreting and analyzing biological data.
A6. Characterize the relation between animal and plant kingdoms and the environment.
A7. Explain main concepts of biological life forms complexity, diversity, molecular, cytological, morphological, physiological, genetical from unicellular to complex organism in the community and their relation to the environment.
A8. Describe essential facts, major concepts and fundamental principles in Microbiology emphasizing Mycology, Bacteriology, Archeae, and Virology.
A9. Explain knowledge about diversity and evolution in diverse aspects of the field of microbiology including genetics, molecular biological, pathogenicity and phylogeny.
A10. Illustrate interaction of microbes with soil, water and air.
A11. Demonstrate bioprocesses and biotechnological applications of microorganisms.
A12. أن يكون الطالب قادرا على تعريف علوم القرآن والعلوم الاسلامية ذات الصلة وخصائصها وعلاقتها
بالبيئة المحيطة
3.B. Intellectual Skills:
By the end of the program the graduates must be able to:
B1- Differentiate between the essential facts, theories, concepts and principles of biology and related subjects of basic science.
B2- Assess qualitatively and quantitatively biological and relevant data.
B3- Select the subject-related knowledge to solve problems.
B4- Assess the interrelationships and impact of a specific organism on its ecosystem.
B5- Construct several related and integrated information to confirm, make evidence and test hypotheses.
B6. Demonstrate independent logical thinking.
B7. Use integrated approaches to evaluate, analyze, interpret in various subjects in Microbiology.
B8. Solve problems, both individually and co-operatively.
B9. Conduct a report on an independent project.
B10. Asses the moral, social and ethical issues of investigations and the need for ethical standards and professional codes of practice.
B11. Analyze published information in microbiology; and formulate hypotheses with the minimum of assistance.
B12. Consider the Islamic subjects in English language and common scientific terminology.
B13. أن يكون الطالب قادرا على استنباط الادلة الشرعية
3.C. Practical and professional skills:
By the end of the program the graduates must be able to:
C1- Apply appropriate laboratory techniques and tools for processing technical procedures considering scientific guidance for evaluating the outcomes in a scientific report.
C2- Use techniques and tools considering the scientific ethics.
C3- Solve problems using a range of formats and approaches.
C4- Apply the different methods used for preparing, processing, interpreting and presenting data for biological samples.
C5. Carry-out aseptic techniques such as isolate, culture, enumerate and identify a range of microorganisms.
C6. Record and analyze experimental data, interpret their validity, apply statistical analyses and suggest further investigations.
C7. Take effective notes and record experimental procedures and laboratory protocols.
C8. Prepare scientific reports by using the scientific literature correctly and effectively in the chosen areas of Microbiology.
C9. Use the scientific literature correctly and effectively by collecting research topic in one field to write research reports and essay.
C10. تطبيق الفهم الفكرى للمفاهيم والمبادئ والاخلاقيات الاسلامية فى ظل وسطية وسماحة الدين الاسلامى
3.D. General and transferable skills:
By the end of the program the graduates must be able to:
D1- Use information and communication technology effectively.
D2- Identify roles and responsibilities, and their performing manner.
D3-Think independently, set tasks and solve problems on ethical scientific basis.
D4- Work in a group and communicate with others positively.
D5- Consider community linked problems, ethics and traditions.
D6- Acquire self- and long life-learning.
D7- Use effectively scientific models, systems and tools.
D8- Deal with scientific patents considering property right.
D9- Exhibit the sense of beauty and neatness.
D10. Meet deadlines and priorities workloads to achieve targets.
D11. Overcome problems.
D12. Locate information from a wide range of sources and extract, collect and present that information in an appropriate form and use IT effectively.
D13. Maintain good records of laboratory work and of results.
D14. Assess the relevance and importance of ideas of others.
D15. الالتزام بالمبادئ الاسلامية فى التعامل