Applied Biology
- Major No
- 22110
- College
- College of Applied Sciences
- Level
- Bachelor's Programs
Overview
Applied biology involves the practical application of biological knowledge to address a wide range of societal challenges, as the principles of life sciences permeate numerous aspects of our daily lives. It plays a pivotal role in enhancing our health and environmental conditions, particularly in the realms of food production and quality improvement, as well as the advancement of technological industries reliant on living organisms. Additionally, modern biological technologies have the potential to significantly contribute to environmental preservation through innovative water treatment methods, comprehensive waste management solutions, and enhanced production quality across various sectors.
In contrast to the "fundamental" sciences, applied biology distinguishes itself by its emphasis on harnessing practical knowledge rather than exploring the unknown. Consequently, it centers its efforts on discovering tangible solutions to pressing societal issues affecting health, food security, and environmental well-being.
The applied biology program represents a pioneering development in Palestinian higher education. It departs from the conventional biology programs typically offered by Palestinian universities, as it prioritizes practical and applied facets across diverse domains, including industry, agriculture, and the environment, instead of adhering strictly to traditional theoretical studies. One of its standout attributes is its keen focus on practical training, producing a new generation equipped to engage with cutting-edge technology and contribute to society's welfare by applying the latest scientific breakthroughs in various life science fields, encompassing health, agriculture, industry, and cognitive sciences.
The distinct advantage of this program lies in its destination, which extends beyond the government education sector, unlike most graduates from traditional biology programs. Instead, it serves as a valuable resource for industries such as food production, as well as the health and agricultural sectors, by providing graduates who possess the expertise to apply the latest biological findings for the betterment and advancement of society.
Objectives
- To introduce students to the fundamental theoretical and practical concepts of life sciences and biotechnology, emphasizing their relevance to various aspects of life. Encouraging a problem-solving approach to learning and highlighting their potential contributions to addressing societal issues within Palestine.
- Our program aims to foster students' familiarity with the concept of learning through problem-solving. This equips them to gain a deep understanding of Palestinian society across various sectors, with a particular focus on areas where applied biology plays a crucial role, such as the food and chemical industries, as well as the health and agricultural sectors.
- We strive to provide students with essential research experience in the fields of life sciences and biotechnology, encompassing medicine, agriculture, food production, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, environmental sciences, and other related industries. This hands-on experience will prepare students for meaningful contributions in these sectors.
- Our program aims to prepare students to actively participate in the educational process as both educators and researchers. We equip them with the skills to adapt to the rapidly changing educational landscape and to contribute to the ongoing educational advancements in our nation.
- We seek to enable students to bridge the gap between technical, chemical, and environmental life sciences. Students will comprehend how these disciplines interact and their real-world applications, as well as their impact on our daily lives.
- Our program empowers students to identify and address the most critical local needs within relevant fields, ensuring that their education is grounded in the specific challenges faced by our community.
- We aim to strengthen and expand the collaboration between our university's scientific faculty and local community institutions. This collaboration is geared towards elevating the level of community service in applied biology to international standards. We also facilitate coordination and networking among local community institutions to conduct activities that promote the importance and active role of applied biology in our society.
- We actively promote scientific research within our university by harnessing the resources and expertise of our research units, such as the Biotechnology Research Center and the Environmental and Alternative Energy Research Unit. Moreover, we encourage collaborative research ventures between our university and local as well as international academic institutions.
- We are committed to spreading scientific knowledge and awareness within relevant fields. To achieve this, we organize forums, conferences, and scientific lectures that are accessible to all segments of society, fostering a culture of scientific inquiry and understanding.
Outcomes
Upon completing the program, graduates will have acquired a comprehensive set of knowledge, practical skills, and technical expertise in various areas of life sciences and biotechnology. The program's key outcomes include:
- Graduates will have a strong foundation in essential supporting sciences, including mathematics, biostatistics, chemistry, physics, and computer science
- Graduates will possess a deep understanding of general life sciences, with a well-balanced focus on human, animal, plant, and microbial disciplines.
- Graduates will be well-versed in biotechnology sciences and will have explored various fields within biotechnology.
- Graduates will be equipped to address societal needs in diverse ways, including health, agriculture, and biotechnology-related industries. They will have the capability to develop practical solutions for these challenges, navigate the complexities of applying cutting-edge findings in life sciences and biotechnology, and facilitate knowledge transfer to society.
- The program will nurture a problem-based learning mindset among graduates.
- Graduates will have honed their abilities in applied scientific research through hands-on participation in selected research projects.
Career Opportunities for Graduates
- Graduates can find opportunities in ministries related to health, agriculture, environment, and water authorities.
- Employment prospects include diagnostic and molecular laboratories where graduates can engage in critical research and testing.
- Graduates are well-suited for positions in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, manufacturing, and other sectors that utilize biotechnology for production and research.
- Graduates can work in liquid and solid waste treatment and recycling plants, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
- Opportunities exist in foreign institutions dedicated to food, agriculture, environmental preservation, and related challenges.
- Graduates can pursue careers in research centers and units, donor organizations, and legislative institutions specializing in biology and biotechnology.
- Graduates can become educators in the education sector, teaching biology and related subjects at various levels in both local and foreign higher education institutions.
- Graduates can continue their academic journey by pursuing postgraduate studies.
- Graduates may also find opportunities in specialized civil society institutions dedicated to environmental, agricultural, and health-related causes.
- Graduates have the potential to create their own projects and ventures, leveraging their knowledge and skills in applied biology and biotechnology.
Academic Plan
متطلبات البوليتكنك الاجبارية Credit hours: 17 Courses: 8
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4001 | Arabic Language | 3 | This course covers a various number of linguistic issues in Arabic language. It aims to provide the student with a high level of skills and practices that would contribute to promote his language abilities either spoken or written. The course presents and discusses important issues in Arabic language such as, common grammatical errors, the basics of writing in terms of spelling and rhetoric, sing Arabic Dictionaries, methods of improving vocabulary, foundation of scientific research and literature appreciation. |
| 4002 | Islamic Culture | 3 | This course is designed to emphasize a group of principles and thoughts that affect human attitudes to life from an Islamic point of view. It stresses the direct relationship between man and Allah, and aims at improving this life by liberating the human m |
| 4003 | English Language 1 | 3 | This course is designed for all B.Sc. students at Palestine Polytechnic University. The main aim of the course is to help students improve heir reading and writing skills. Students are expected to work in selected topics which will enrich their vocabulary |
| 4320 | Modern History of Palestine | 3 | This course aims at promoting the students understanding of the history of the Palestinian Problem in both, the background and the development. It talks about Palestine's history from the 2nd half of the 109th century till the beginning of the 1st World War and the British invasion of Palestine and imposing the British Mandate. It also stresses the policy of the British that aim at the establishment of a national homeland for the Jews. The course, on the other hand, shows the Arab role toward this policy and toward the Palestinian resistance against the Zionist till the end of the mandate in 1948, and a survey on the events that took place up to now. |
| 5051 | Intensive English | 0 | يتضمن هذا المسق مراجعة القواعد الاساسية لتركيب وفهم الجملة البسيطة في اللغة الانجليزية. كما أنه يعرّف الطالب على عملية الكتابة بمراحلها الثلاث وهي نشاطات ما قبل الكتابة وعملية الكتابة نفسها وبعد ذلك مراجعة وتصحيح ما تم كتابته. وهذا يتطلب التدرج في الكتابة من الجملة وحتى كتابة الفقرة بشكل سليم. أما فيما يتعلق بمهارة القراءة، فهمي جزء أساسي من المساق، حيث يشتمل على تدريب الطلبة على استخدام عدد من أساليب القراءة والأنشطة الضرورية لتطوير قدراتهم في هذه المهارة. إن الهدف من هذا المساق هو مساعدة الطلبة على الوصول الى قدرات في اللغة الانجليزية تمكنهم من الاندماج في مساقات اللغة الانجليزية المطلوبة في الجامعة وهي انجليزي 1 وانجليزي 2 والاستخدام الفعّال للغة الانجليزية. |
| 5052 | Remedial English | 0 | يلتحق بهذا المساق كل طالب لم يحصل على العلامة المطلوبة للنجاح في امتحان مستوى اللغة الإنجليزية، وهذا المساق يهدف بشكل أساسي لمساعدة الطلبة في استخدام التعابير اللغوية في المجالات المختلفة بشكل سليم وبسيط، وهو بالتالي يؤكد على معالجة المشاكل المتعلقة بمهارات الكتابة والقراءة اللازمتان وبالتالي التمهيد لمساقات انجليزي 1 و من ثم انجليزي 2. |
| 5055 | Computer And Prog. Principles | 3 | What is a computer, computer units and functions, computer classifications, central processing unit, numbering systems, main and secondary memory, input devices output devices computer software, introduction to programming. |
| 5073 | Effective English Language Use | 2 | يهدف هذا المساق الى تعريف الطلبة بعملية كتابة المقال، وخلال المساق يتم التعرض لآليات تطبيقات التدقيق اللغوي والمراجعة، ويكون التركيز على آليات الكتابة وتطويرها مثل السبب والنتيجة والمقارنة والتصنيف والتعامل مع التعريف وتطويره، كما يهدف المساق الى تطوير المهارات اللغوية الشفوية باستخدام احدث الكتب المتخصصة في هذا المجال. هذا ويعتمد بناء المساق على نظرية الاتصال وذلك بالتركيز على الاتصال بين الافراد ومجموعات النقاش ومهارات التحدث أمام الجمهور. |
متطلبات الجامعة الاختيارية Credit hours: 3 Courses: 15
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4308 | Hebrew Language | 3 | Designed to study the basic Hebrew language skills. Students will learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Hebrew. The relation between Hebrew and other languages will also be high lighted. |
| 4321 | Development in the Arabic World | 3 | This course covers the following subjects: The Economic, Social and Civil situation in the Arab World. The analysis of Arab situation on the international level. Development concepts. The characteristics of Arab integrity. Basic challenges. Science technology and Development. The Arab Civil future. |
| 4322 | Contemporary Problems | 3 | This course discusses the fundamental problems humanity face. These problems affect people as individuals or groups in terms of the social economic, political or health aspects, and which, in turn, affect their happiness. |
| 4323 | French Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of French speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of French and other French – speaking |
| 4325 | Spanish Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of Spanish speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of Spanish and other Spanish – spea |
| 4326 | German Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of German speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of German and other German – speaking population. Emphasis will be given in developing awareness, understanding cultural differences, and non biased attitudes toward other cultures. |
| 4622 | Democracy, Human Rights, & Human International Law | 3 | The course stresses the notion of democracy, its history with new applied samples in view of studying the Palestinian situation. It also emphasizes the notion of human rights and its history, in addition to the tools and mechanisms adapted to protect thes |
| 4626 | The History of Science in Arab & Islam | 3 | This course discusses the issue of science in Arab World before the spreading of Islam. Then it discusses the impact of Islam on science in general. The course contains several subjects, such as the science of Fiqh (Islamic law) and legislation Hadith (Pr |
| 5385 | Advanced English Language | 3 | |
| 5440 | Home Garden | 3 | هذا المساق يغطي الحديقة المنزلية وأهميتها وأهدافها وتصميمها وعناصرها واختيار موقعها وشكالها، بالإضافة إلى دورها في المساهمة في تحقيق الأمن الغذائي للمجتمعات النامية، ويتضمن هذا المساق أهم المعلومات الأساسية عن تربة الحديقة المنزلية ( نقل التراب، عمق التربة، لون التربة، حجم حبيبات التربة، المادة العضوية، العناصر الغذائية، أحياء التربة الدقيقة، دودة الأرض، إلخ...(، بالإضافة إلى أنواع الدورة الزراعية، الأسمدة، تقنيات الكومبست، وتدوير مخلفات المطبخ العضوية. هذا المساق يتضمن أيضا الزراعة المتعددة، النباتات المترافقة وأنظمة المحاصيل. أهم الأنواع والأصناف النباتية ) الخضراوات الصيفية والشتوية، الفاكهة المتساقطة الأوراق، ودائمة الخضرة، النباتات الطبية والعطرية، نباتات الزينة، الحرجيات وأشجار الظل( التي تزرع في الحديقة المنزلية سوف يتم مناقشتها في هذا المساق. التقدمات الحديثة إدارة العمليات الزراعية السليمة في الحديقة المنزلية والتي تتضمن المكافحة المتكاملة لآلفات، الزارعة العضوية، تعقيم التربة، الري بالتنقيط، وأبرز التكنولوجيا الصديقة للبيئة المستدامة سوف يتم مناقشتها في هذا المساق. |
| 5456 | Turkish Language | 3 | |
| 5644 | Entrepreneurship and Creativity | 3 | هذا المساق مصمم لمساعدة وتوعية الطلبة الاكتشاف مهاراتهم ومواصفات الريادي فيهم وتطويرها لتتلاءم مع صفات الريادي الناجح، وبالتالي معرفة مدل استعدادهم وجاهزيتهم ليصبحوا قادرين على بناء أعمالهم ومشاريعهم الخاص بهم، بدل من انتظار الوظيفة. ويتيح المساق فرصة للطلبة في معرفة مدل حاجتهم لمزيد من التدريب المتقدم في مجال تنظيم المشاريع. |
| 5975 | Integrity Transparency and anti-corruption | 3 | يتناول المساق التعريف بمفاهيم النزاهة، والشفافية، والفساد، محليا وعالميا مع اظهار اشكال ممارسة الفساد داخل المجتمع الفلسطيني و آثار ه السيئة، وكذلك الأسباب التي ت دي إليه سواء السياسية أو الاجتماعية أو الاقتصادية أو الحزبية أو التاريخية أو العوامل الخارجية وغيرها . بالإضافة إلى التعرف على سبل مواجهته من أجل الوصول إلى الحكم الرشيد سواء على صعيد المؤسسات الرسمية الحكومية أو الأهلية. |
| 8011 | Palestinian prisoners movement | 3 | |
| 8237 | Psychology | 3 | The course deals with the principles of psychology, general psychological laws of human behavior, and the objectives of psychology in terms of knowing the factors and variables that govern behavior, understanding it, predicting it and judging it by addressing the general issues essential to psychology. |
متطلبات الكلية / علوم تطبيقية Credit hours: 12 Courses: 5
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4004 | Calculus 1 | 3 | Function, limits and continuity, Definition of derivative, Differentiation Rules, Application of derivatives, Definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental theorem of calculus, application of definite integral. |
| 4015 | Methods of Scientific Research | 2 | Introduction, science and its objectives, scientific thinking, definitions and fields of scientific research, human knowledge , library , Methods of scientific research, historical method. Principals of scientific research, research problem , research plan, hypothesis. Research tools, samples, questionnaire , data collection methods . Research report , preliminary pages research structure, references, appendixes. |
| 4070 | English Language 2 | 3 | This course is designed for all B.Sc. students at Palestine Polytechnic University as a continuation to English I. This course trains students in using effective reading and writing strategies which successful readers and writers employ in manipulating sc |
| 8022 | Biophysics | 3 | يبحث هذا المساق في موضوعات مختلفة متعلقة بعلم الميكانيكا، في البداية يتم مناقشة موضوع وحدات القياس الأساسية، ثم الكميات المتجهة ثم معادلات الحركة في خط مستقيم، فالحركة في خط مستو، ثم يناقش قوانين نيوتن الثلاث في الحركة وتطبيقاتها المختلفة، مفهومـي الشغل والطاقـة بأنواعهما، والتصادمـات و قـانون حفـظ كـمية التحـرك ومركـز الكـتلة، وأخيراً الحركـة الدورانيـة وكـمية تحـرك الزاوية والعزوم. |
| 8023 | Biophysics Laboratory | 1 | يغطي هذا المساق الناحية العملية المتعلقة بمادة الفيزياء (1) في المواضيع الرئيسية التالية: الميكانيكا وحركة الأجسام، الحرارة والديناميكا الحرارية، الضوء والبصريات، موزعة على اثنتي عشرة تجربة خلال الفصل الدراسي. |
متطلبات الدائرة Credit hours: 19 Courses: 9
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4143 | Chemistry 1 for Applied Biology Students | 3 | This course is designed for all B.Sc. students at Palestine Polytechnic University as a continuation to English I. This course trains students in using effective reading and writing strategies which successful readers and writers employ in manipulating sc |
| 4144 | Chemistry 1 Lab for Applied Biology Students | 1 | Three hours of laboratory per week. Basic laboratory techniques will be emphasized through experiments dealing with: the density of solids and liquids, atomic ratios and mass combining ratios, atomic structure and the periodic table, calorimetry, chemical reactivity, geometric structure of molecules |
| 4145 | Biochemistry | 3 | This course includes the following: Structures, properties and functions of amino acids, proteins, enzymes, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. |
| 4210 | Biochemistry Lab | 1 | This course will provide students with the principles of specialized analytical techniques used in the biochemistry laboratory; proteins in body fluids; cardiac disorders and biomarkers; hormone actions and control of hormone secretions; quality assurance; functional testing of thyroid and adrenal hormones; lipoproteins and lipoproteinemia’s; therapeutic drug monitoring, point of care testing, emergency pathology. |
| 4243 | General Biology(1) | 3 | This course will cover the basic principles through which biological systems operate. Topics of this part will include cell biology and microscopy, biodiversity of life, plant biology, ecology, and energy production |
| 4244 | General Biology Lab (1) | 1 | This laboratory will introduce students to biodivesity of life through whole samples, field trips to nearby forests and teach them how to use microscopes to view tissues and cells. Students will also learn how to measure energy production by plants and how to record and analyse basic data. |
| 4245 | Organic Chemistry | 3 | This is an introductory course in organic chemistry for biology students. The course gives a comprehensive view of the field, starting from the basic principles and definitions in organic chemistry and focusing later on chemical reactions and their mechanisms. Biological aspects and viewpoints are discussed as well |
| 4291 | Organic Chemistry Lab | 1 | Four hours of laboratory including pre-laboratory instruction per week. Laboratory safety. Melting and boiling points, distillation, recrystallization, thin-layer and column chromatography, isolation of natural products, organic synthesis and spectroscopy |
| 4315 | Experimental Design and Biostatistics | 3 | This is a problem-based approach course at which students will be fully integrated in real society-relevant cases. It will introduce students to the process of biological research with emphasis on selected medical and plant biotechnology issues. The students will get hands-on experience in designing experiments, analyzing real data-sets, critiquing published studies and communicating results. The course will approach essential topics in biostatistics such as different data types and forms, point and confidence interval estimation, hypothesis testing including two-sample and paired t and chi-square tests, general linear model and introduction to simple linear regression |
متطلبات التخصص الاجبارية Credit hours: 68 Courses: 35
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4316 | General Biology 2 | 3 | This course is a continuity of General Biology (1) and it includes the study of the diversity of living organisms including the plant and animal kingdoms. Topics of this part will include the basic principles of modern DNA technology. Central components of the course are: mechanisms of DNA replication, transcription and translation. It also introduce the students to the topics of biosphere and ecology. |
| 4317 | General Biology 2 (Lab) | 1 | This lab. course covers most topics studied in the theoretical course 4317 . This includes the study of the bacterial staining; slides and specimens related to bacteria, protista, bryophytes, seedless vascular plant and seed plants , the various groups of the animal kingdom. In addition, it will covers the common experimental approaches used in molecular biology including the extraction, isolation and analysis of DNA from prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR). In addition, provide students with the basic procedure to estimate the population size of living organisms. |
| 4319 | Zoology | 3 | This course is an overview of animal diversity and physiology. It will cover vertebrates and invertebrates in terms of taxonomy and functions of major organs and tissues. The animal distribution and ecology are included |
| 4379 | Zoology Lab | 1 | Laboratory exercises designed to familiarize students with different animal specimens from vertebrates and invertebrates. It will provide students with the basic skills required for disecting animal specimens and distinguish different parts of the animal major organs. |
| 4380 | Plant Biology | 3 | This is a problem-based approach course designed to allow student handling a project relevent to the local agricultural issues utilizing modern plant biotechnology techniques. The lecture part of the course presents an overview of the techniques and underlying theory of plant tissue culture and genetic engineering, research and commercial applications, and issues/challenges in the area of plant biotechnology. Moreover, to familiarize the students with techniques of manipulating the plant genome and the application of these techniques in crop improvement and germplasm transfer/health management. The practical session is designed to give the students a practical hands-on the techniques of plant tissue culture and plant molecular biology ustilizing a single case, relevant to local agriculture needs, such as determining plant origins, molecular detection of certain plant diseases etc. Moreover, it involves a demonstration of techniques in manipulating the plant genome and the application of these techniques in crop improvement and germplasm transfer/health management. |
| 4386 | Plant Biology Lab | 1 | This laboratory course in botany is designed to introduce students with little or no previous knowledge of the biological sciences the principles of plant biology. The major sections that will be covered by the lab are: laboratory and field materials and methods plant cell structures and the function or functions of those structures structure and function of roots, stems, and leaves plant identification Basic laboratory techniques in plant molecular biology, these techniques include the tools of DNA technology as well as the basic analysis of proteins. |
| 4394 | Bioinformatics | 2 | This is a problem-based approach course intended to provide the principles and applications of bioinformatics for students who have a biological background through handling real cases relevant to ongoing research projects in Biotechnology Research Units. In particular, students are introduced to integrated systems where a variety of data sources are connected through world wide web access. Topics that will be covered by lectures as well as practical lab sessions include; types of biological database, searching and data retrieval from biological databases, basic sequence utilities, pairwise sequence similarity, database sequence similarity searching, creation and analysis of multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, predictive methods using DNA sequences, promoter analysis, predicting protein structure and function from primary sequence, Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs), principles of genome annotation and browsing. |
| 4395 | Bioethics | 1 | The Bioethics course studies the reasonability of human choices and actions that typically occur in biological sciences and related industries, such as transgenic food production, using experimental animals in research, and providing safe bio-products to public, but this course will cover other broad areas where human life and health are involved, such as artificial reproduction, research ethics, cloning, and stem cell research. This course begins with a brief overview of ethics, and then moves to develop and consider the moral values and principles relevant to biological sciences and bioethics. The course hopes to develop knowledge about ethics among the Applied Biology students and the ability of these students to think ethically and show a stronger commitment to act morally |
| 4396 | Cell Biology | 2 | This course covers the structure and function of plant and animal cells and how they are differentiated from prokaryotic cells. Specific topics include biological information from gene to proteins, membranes, mitochondria and chloroplasts, the endomembrane system, secretion, intracellular digestion, endocytosis, transport processes, cytoskeleton and cell motility, cell cycle and mitosis. |
| 4417 | Microbiology | 3 | This course is an overview of microorganisms important in clinical diseases, industry and biotechnology. Students are introduced to the general concepts concerning the morphology, genetics, and reproduction of these microbial agents. Lectures focus on individual organisms with emphasis on infectious diseases, industrial and biotechnology applications, molecular and biochemical characteristics, and molecular and serological identification methods. Students will also discuss the impact biotechnology, and particularly genomics, will have on the development of antibiotics and vaccines as treatment and preventive measures. Examples of industrial biotechnology in Palestine using microorganisms will be discussed in this course. |
| 4418 | Microbiology Lab | 1 | Laboratory exercises designed to familiarize students with basic skills required for working with bacteria in the lab. Topics will include aseptic technique, microscopy, differential media, and identification of unknown bacteria by both phenotype and genotype. Students will isolate their own bacterial strains and then test them for antibiotic resistance. They will also isolate, identify, and characterize a bacterial species isolated from their choice of natural environments. Microbiological laboratory procedures will include sterile technique, microscopy, enrichment and isolation, and preservation. |
| 4419 | Plant Biotechnology | 3 | This is a problem-based approach course designed to allow student handling a project relevent to the local agricultural issues utilizing modern plant biotechnology techniques. The lecture part of the course presents an overview of the techniques and underlying theory of plant tissue culture and genetic engineering, research and commercial applications, and issues/challenges in the area of plant biotechnology. Moreover, to familiarize the students with techniques of manipulating the plant genome and the application of these techniques in crop improvement and germplasm transfer/health management. The practical session is designed to give the students a practical hands-on the techniques of plant tissue culture and plant molecular biology ustilizing a single case, relevant to local agriculture needs, such as determining plant origins, molecular detection of certain plant diseases etc. Moreover, it involves a demonstration of techniques in manipulating the plant genome and the application of these techniques in crop improvement and germplasm transfer/health management. |
| 4420 | Genetics | 3 | This course is designed to cover the principles of Mendalian (classical) and molecular genetics. In this course, model organisms, such as pea, Drosphila melanogaster, Neurospora crassa will be covered for genetic analyses. The course covers a detailed description of the structure and function of nucleic acids. This include replication, control of gene expression, mutation and genetic disorders, and genetic engineering and its health and industrial applications. |
| 4421 | Molecular Biology | 3 | This course will cover the molecular biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Central components of the course are: mechanisms of DNA replication, transcription, translation, structure of genes and chromosomes, and regulation of gene expression. |
| 4422 | Molecular Biology Lab | 1 | This course will cover common experimental approaches used in molecular biology including the extraction, isolation and analysis of DNA from prokaryotes and eukaryotes, use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR), selective plating for isolation of recombinant bacteria and introduce DNA sequence analysis. |
| 4423 | Virology | 3 | This is a problem-based approach course designed to allow student handling a project relevent to the local issues concerning viruses by utilizing modern biotechnology. The lecture part of the course will introduce students to virus genome organization and composition, replication strategies, capsid structure and function, host cell recognition and entry, and epidemiology and control. The applied part of it will introduce students to molecular techniques used in virus detection, purification, size determination, gene sequencing ect. The applied part will be taken in the biotechnology laboratories under the supervision of researchers that work in coordination with the primary instructer of the course. |
| 4425 | Food Biosafety | 2 | This course is designed to provide students with advanced food safety knowledge and skills required to successfully oversee the food safety operations in local food industries. Units covered in this course will meet recognized competency standards in line with the current national food safety guidelines. Lectures will also cover food safety management to provide knowledge that would help Palestinians in safeguard quality and safety throughout the whole food supply chain including raw and semi-manufactured foodstuffs and final products in all principal food segments. |
| 4428 | Molecular Diagnostics | 3 | This is a problem-based approach at which the proctical part will include a mini project extracted from real cases from either the health or agricultural sectors, such as determining the origins of selected plants/animals etc.. The lecture part of the course will cover the principle and performance of DNA and RNA isolation, amplification, hybridization, and analysis. Applications in microbiology, prenatal diagnosis, cancer management, transplantation, paternity testing, thrombosis risk testing and forensic medicine. |
| 4429 | Molecular Diagnostics Lab | 1 | This will allow students to handle a case through which students will be able to master the techniques used in diagnosis and solve real society-relevant problems. It will cover the major laboratory techniques required for sample handling, nucleic acid extraction, in-situ hybridization, and molecular analysis relevant to diagnosis of infectious disease and major clinical pathologies, such as cancer. |
| 4431 | Immunology | 3 | This course will explore many of the molecular and cellular players involved in immunity and the importance of their interactions. Its primary emphasis will be on the cellular and non-cellular components of the human immune system and the ways in which these components interact to provide immunity. We will also discuss some of the fundamental experiments in immunology and practical applications of immunological research. |
| 5802 | Chemistry 2 for Applied Biology Students | 3 | يغطي هذا المساق معظم المفاهيم والمهارات الاساسية الكيميائية المتعلقة بالتركيب والروابط بين الجزيئات و تأثيرها على الخواص الفيزيائية والكيميائية , كما يغطي المساق كيمياء المحاليل وخواصها. سيتم التركيز بشكل كبير ومهم على الكيمياء التحليلية اللازمة لتخصص الاحياء النطبيقية. |
| 5803 | Chemistry 2 lab for Applied Biology Students | 1 | سيغطي هذا المساق الجوانب العملية المعطاة في المساق النظري. |
| 8024 | Light Microscopic Preparations | 2 | Provide comprehensive background in the theory and practice of modern histological preparation and microscopic analysis for students in applied biology. The course provides a practical tutorial in all aspects of microscopic analysis including experimental design, specimen preparation, use of fluorescence microscope, design-based stereology, and image preparation for scientific publication. A variety of microscopes equipped for stereology are available for use |
| 8025 | Light Microscopy Laboratory | 1 | Provide solid background in the practice of modern histological preparation and microscopic analysis for students in applied biology. The course provides a practical implementation of the use of different types of microscopes. In addition, it acquaints the students with skill needed for fresh-hand cut sections, maceration, and all aspects related to permanent slide preparation for animal and plant tissues. In addition, it focuses on microscopic analysis including experimental design, biopsies preparation, histochemical analysis and use of fluorescence microscope, and image |
| 8026 | Histology | 2 | Provide comprehensive information on the techniques, equipment, principles, and practices of animal cell culture. It also offers a complete background related to growth of animal cells in tissue culture, beginning with a brief history of cell culture, common tissue culture terms, and some of the current applications, along with the advantages and limitations of in vitro culture. The main types of tissue culture are described, including organ culture, primary explant, enzymatically dispersed cells, and organotypic culture. The role of each type in propagation and tissue modeling, and their applications, is discussed. A thorough coverage of preparation through to contamination, preservation, and troubleshooting will be discussed. |
| 8027 | Clinical Biochemistry | 2 | |
| 8028 | Clinical Biochemistry Lab | 1 | |
| 8029 | Selected problems in Applied Biology industries in Palestine | 1 | This course stresses the importance of student involvement in solving a current problem in applied biology applications in Palestine. Lectures will discuss real problems and issues facing biotechnology and applied biology industries in Palestine and discuss solutions, particularliy problems related to applications and aspects of research and development. The student will be allowed to discuss major problems and then identify and select a precise one. In consultation with the student supervisor, the student will determine which one he/she will be involved in. Studnets will be required to provide a written proposal and provide oral presentation to his class. This course will be offered before the graduation project and will emphasize on student writing and presentation skills. |
| 8030 | Human Anatomy& Physiology | 3 | This course will provide an introduction to the structure and function of the human body using an organ system approach. The topics/organ systems studied are: homeostasis, chemistry, cells, tissues, along with skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, nervous, endocrine and reproductive body systems. Human development and heredity will also be integrated. |
| 8031 | Blood Banking & Hematology | 3 | This course will address the basic concepts of hematology and blood banking, with special focus on blood grouping and typing, compatibility testing, antibody screening, component preparation, donor selection, and transfusion reactions and investigation. It will also cover principles of blood testing; both manual and currently available fully automated diagnostic tools. The course includes definition of the science of hematology, hematopoiesis, blood components etc. In addition, the manual automations in hematology and the common pathological blood disorders will also be covered. It will consist of 3 lectures a week and 3 hours laboratory. |
| 8032 | Blood Banking & Hem. Lab. | 1 | This course will give students a practical experience in blood banking and transfusion techniques; it will practice them with the basic principles in handling experiments like ABO and Rh Blood group systems, transfusion and compatibility tests, Platelet and Neutrophils Antigens and Antibodies identifying and detection in Transfusion practice, Blood donor Selection Preparation and testing. |
| 8033 | Medical Parasitology | 2 | This course will address the basic concepts of parasitic protozoans, helminthes, and arthropods of humans and domestic animals. Lectures will emphasize the morphology, form and function, life cycles, symptomatology, and pathogenesis of representative taxa from these major parasitic groups. |
| 8034 | Medical Parasitology Lab. | 1 | This course will provide students with the basic skills required for diagnosis, processing and characterize of medically important parasites, including different parasite diagnostic stages and methods, parasite life cycles. Characterization will be handled through Microscopic analysis, PCR, biochemical and differential media tests. |
| 8035 | First Aid | 1 | يغطي المهارات والمعرفة اللازمة لتقديم استجابة الإسعافات الأولية ، دعم الحياة ، وإدارة المصاب (الضحايا) ، والحوادث وغيرها من الإسعافات الأولية ، حتى وصول المساعدة الطبية أو غيرها. |
| 8041 | Graduation Project | 1 |
متطلبات التخصص الاختيارية Credit hours: 12 Courses: 14
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4436 | Principles of Forensic Medicine | 3 | This course will give an overview of the biological evidence and techniques used in forensic science. Topics will include serology, hair and fiber analysis, fingerprinting, blood spatter patterns and molecular microbiology methods to distinguish expirated blood from arterio/venous blood, as well as selected examples of pathology and toxicology. The course will also include an examination of the techniques used in recovery, replication and analysis of DNA that contributes to DNA profiling, particularly RFLP, VNTR, and STR-PCR analysis, and an overview of population variability and demographics. |
| 4437 | Molecular Biodiversity | 3 | The course provides basic knowledge on the theory, methodology and practice of systematics and biodiversity studies. Moreover, it addresses various molecular aspects of organisms variation including inter and intraspecific variation, population genetics, polymorphism among and within populations, speciation, comparative phylogeography and global biogeography. |
| 4438 | Medical Parasitology | 3 | This course is designed to give the student insight into the fundamentals of microbiology with emphasis on its relation to human biology and disease. The course covers the basic properties of microorganisms, microbial physiology and genetics, the principles of microbial pathogenicity, the mode of action of antibiotic and chemotherapeutic agents at the cellular level, the fundamentals of immunology, and the response of the host to infections. The microorganisms studied in this course include the bacteria, fungi, mycoplasmas, rickettsiae, chlamydiae, viruses and parasites. Students will also learn the concepts of microbiology and the application of microbiological techniques for research and diagnosis. To enrich student’s knowledge, they will be asked to do mini projects in the Biotechnology Research Laboratories. |
| 4440 | Food Chemistry and Analysis | 3 | This course explains how water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals react in foods; biochemical and functional properties, enzymes, food additives (emulsifiers, pigments, colors, flavors, preservatives, and sweeteners) and texture as related to properties in food systems and during processing. The chemical composition of foods is also covered in lectures especially as related to food properties and function. Reaction mechanisms of chemical processes affecting food quality are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the impact of processing on the quality of foods. Application of physical and chemical analytical methods to the quantitative determination of various food constituents and additives. Emphasis on the evaluation of methods and interpretation of results. |
| 4442 | Pharmacology and Toxicology | 3 | Transmembrane transport of drugs. Drug absorption pathway, first-pass effect, hepatoenteral circulation, bioavailability, The principle and meanings of plasma protein binding .The reason and meaning of drug uneven distribution. apparent volume of distribution, transformation of drug and its metabolites, the characteristic of hepatic microsomal drug metabolizing enzyme (hepatic drug enzyme and cytochrome P450), enzyme inducers and enzyme inhibitors, elimination of drug. i.e. metabolism, excretion, of drug and storage. drug elimination rate constant and general idea of drug elimination, drug excretion pathways and the mechanism. time-effect curve, drug plasma, half-life, drug accumulation in vivo continuous medication. |
| 4444 | Bioremediation | 3 | Plant and microbial processes are fundamentally important in environmental management since they exert a significant control over natural systems such as soils, sediments, streams, lakes, rivers and oceans. They are also the basis for engineered systems of waste treatment. In this course, the various factors that need to be considered when undertaking a bioremediation project will be discussed, with a primary focus on the biochemical and physiological basis of plant/microbial processes that are relevant to the biodegradation and biotransformation of selected organic contaminants |
| 8036 | Embryology | 3 | This course will provide students with the principles of Human Embryology and basic understanding of the anatomical relationships of major structures within the thorax, abdomen, head/neck, and back/limbs regions of the body. Congenital malformations associated with given organ systems will also be discussed. |
| 8037 | Pathology | 3 | This course will provide students with the principles of pathology that deals with the investigation of those pathological mechanisms common to all tissue-cell pathology. Attention is given to the processes of cellular adaptation, inflammation, repair, immunology, cellular accumulation, and neoplasia |
| 8038 | Nutrition &Metabolism | 3 | This course introduces applied biology students for the major food components and nutrition relations. In addition, it will cover the metabolic and physiological functions of nutrients at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ and system level, integrating the effects of nutritional status in health and disease. Review of the historical development of nutritional energetic. Principles and mechanisms of energetic at the molecular level, energy transformations for the whole body. Direct and indirect calorimeter for humans and cooperative slaughter studies for animals. Emphasis on components of organ and tissue energy expenditure (Na+, K+ ATPase), protein turnover and substrate cycling. |
| 8039 | Ecology | 3 | This course focus on the fundamental ecological principles with special reference to the basic concepts pertained to levels of organization, population and community properties, structural adaptation of both plant and animal adaptations to their natural habitat, functional adjustment, and the nutrient cycling and pollution. The energy transfer through the ecological systems and factors affecting the distribution of organisms are of zeal important in this course. The course was designed in the way to acquaint the students with basic concepts of ecology and understanding the natural laws such as of the climate and solar radiations. The second part of this course is demonstrating the components of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and the structural and behavior adaptation of animals to the environment especially the mode of nutrient, the structure of their digestive systems, and the interactions with the temperature i.e., poikilothermy and endothermy. In the other hand the course provides the students with basic properties of the population, the population growth and age structure. In addition, a relations between organisms are also to be demonstrated such as predation, parasitism and mutualism. |
| 8040 | Biomedical and Biotechnological Applications | 3 | يصف هذا المساق كيفية توظيف استخدام البكتيريا في انتاج الهرمونات والبروتينات والانزيمات , كيفيةمعالجة المنتجات البيولوجية والمخلفات العضوية لاعادة استخدمها كبديل حيوي فعال . |
| 9502 | Measurement & Evaluation | 3 | يبدأ المساق بمناقشة المواضيع التالية: معنى القياس والتقويم ودورهما في التربية، اختبارات التحصيل وكيفية بناءً هذه الاختبارات ، أنواع الاختبارات مع أمثلة ، العلامات وأنظمتها ، وكيفية استخدامها. |
| 9512 | Science Teaching 1 | 3 | يهدف هذا المساق الى معرفة وتطبيق تعليم العلوم وفلسفتها لطلبة جامعة بوليتكنك فلسطين، ومعرفة طبيعة العلم وأهداف تعليم العلوم في المراحل الدراسية المختلفة، وأهمية تعليم العلوم في الحياة ، و كما يهدف الى معرفة البناء الهرمي و المعرفي للعلم و طرائق تعليمه، وكما يتناول كلا من تكنولوجيا التعلم كأساس في تعليم العلوم وأنواع الوسائل الضرورية في تعليم العلوم ثم يتناول نظريات التعلم وتطبيقها في مجال العلوم ، وأخيرا يتناول أهمية ودور ICT في تعليم العلوم |
| 9513 | Science Teaching 2 | 3 | يتمحور هذا المساق حول المهارات التدريسية لمعلمي ومعلمات العلوم في عدة مجالات مهمة: التخطيط للحصص الصفية ، التطبيق العملي ، توظيف الأساليب والمهارات والتقنيات التعليمية في موضوع العلوم باستخدام المنهج الاستقرائي والاستدلالي وحل المشكلات في تدريس الحقائق العلمية والمناهج والمبادئ والتوجه نحو التعلم الذاتي وتوظيف الحاسوب في التعليم وتنمية التفكير من خلال تدريس العلوم كما يتضمن المساق تطبيقات عملية صفية لتطوير مهارات التدريس وذلك من خلال لعب الادوار التي سيقوم بها الطلبة في هذا المساق، و الأنشطة التأملية و الابداعية. |