Program: Department: College: Institution

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Course Title:

Plant Taxonomy

Course Code:

^{332 Bio-3}

Program:

^Biology

Department:

^Biology

College:

^Sciencesand Art College

Institution:

Najran University

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Table of Contents

A. Course Identification ... 3

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) ... 3

B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes ... 4

1. Course Description ... 4

2. Course Main Objective ... 4

3. Course Learning Outcomes ... 5

C. Course Content ... 5

D. Teaching and Assessment ... 6

1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods... 6

2. Assessment Tasks for Students ... 8

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support ... 8

F. Learning Resources and Facilities ... 8

1.Learning Resources ... 8

2. Facilities Required ... 9

G. Course Quality Evaluation ... 9

H. Specification Approval Data ... 9

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A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: 3 (2+1) 2. Course type

a. University ^College ^Department x Others

b. Required x ^Elective

3. Level/year at which this course is offered: level 5 / third year 4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any):

231Bio-3

5. Co-requisites for this course (if any):

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)

No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage

1 Traditional classroom 30+30 100%

2 Blended 3 E-learning 4 Correspondence

5 Other

7. Actual Learning Hours (based on academic semester)

No Activity Learning Hours

Contact Hours

1 Lecture 15

2 Laboratory/Studio 30

3 Tutorial -

4 Others (specify)

Total 45

Other Learning Hours*

1 Study 27

2 Assignments 3

3 Library 10

4 Projects/Research Essays/Theses 5

5 Others(specify): Office hours 10

Total 55

*The length of time that a learner takes to complete learning activities that lead to achievement of course learning outcomes, such as study time, homework assignments, projects, preparing presentations, library times

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B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes

1. Course Description

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the basis of knowledge of the plant Taxonomy, and we'll show the basic principles, classification, general characters and distribution the different sections in the plant Taxonomy

Describe the function of classification, have a fundamental use of the vocabulary used in plant taxonomy, distinguish between taxonomy and systematics and be able to identify a classification as systematic or taxonomic, describe the reasons for preferring natural classifications over artificial classifications, collect prepare and preserve plant specimens for identification, understand the features of leaves, flowers, fruits and pollen grains used for taxonomic purpose, know how to use the binomial system, and know how to use dichotomous keys to identify families, genera and species.

2. Course Main Objective

Upon attending the course the students should able be:

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Define the principles of basic science in the field of botany.

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Demonstrate the various trends for classification and characterization of living organisms, particularly those belonging to vascular plants.

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Understand the basis of classification of these organisms into different divisions, classes, orders and Families.

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Demonstrate the life cycles and diagnostic features of some representatives as well as their pharmaceutical applications referring to their importance in production of valuable components (e.g. drugs, alkaloids, antibiotics, hormones, steroids, vitamins, carragenan, organic acid, toxins, ………etc).

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Explain non living cell contents, seeds and germination, full morphological and anatomical description of different plant parts (e.g.

roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits) with special reference to their pharmaceutical importance.

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Explain the basic of microscopical and macroscopical characters of different plants as well as their taxonomical features;

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Principles of plant systematic and nomenclature, characteristic features of some important families of flowering plants and demonstration of some representatives with reference to their pharmaceutical importance.

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Provide an outline of the physiological characters of the cytoplasm,

plant-water relationships, enzymes, plant pigments and photosynthesis,

respiration, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and nitrogen, secondary

metabolites and growth hormones.

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-Students should be able to recall

biological facts, terms, concepts and principles as well as some

biological techniques.

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3. Course Learning Outcomes

CLOs AlignedPLO

s 1 Knowledge:

1.1 Demonstrate the ability to identify disease symptoms and signs (both biotic and abiotic) in living plant material

1.2 Ability to explain what is meant by phytopathology through theoretical (lecture) and practical (laboratory) learning experiences

1.3 Identify and describe organisms that cause plant diseases from the following groups: Virus, Bacteria, Protozoa, Fungi, Nematodes, Plants 1... Knowledge of the structure of plants from cells and tissues to organs

2 Skills :Cognitive

2.1 Ability to analyse and synthesize

2.2 Ability to communicate with professionals in different field of study

2.3 Demonstrate a knowledge of the methods used to control pathogens, including cultural, breeding, regulatory and chemical.

2... Define, describe and identify example pathogens, recognize their symptoms and signs and their pathogenesis.

3 Competence: interpersonal Communication Psychomotor

3.1 Work effectively in groups on laboratory experiments and thoughtful discussion and interpretation of data.

3.2 Operate effectively the different informational resources including the library resources and websites

3.3 3...

C. Course Content

No List of Topics Contact

Hours 1

Introduction, Course requirements.

-History of plant classifications.

- Naming plants.

- International Code of Botanical Nomenclature.

2

Comparison of Major Classification Systems:

- Artificial system.

- Natural system.

- Phylogenetic System- APG (Angiosperm Phylogeny Group).

2

3 Principles of Plant Taxonomy

-Different types of plant taxonomy

4

Structural (macro & micro-morphological) and biochemical characters

- Molecular methods

4

5

Origin and evolutionary history of the plants

- Origin of flowering plants, what is flowering plant?

- The flower, inflorescences and fruits.

4

6

Taxonomy of the flowering plants: 1- Principles of Plant systematic and Nomenclature. 2- Flower, inflorescence, fruits and study the characteristic

4

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7 Selected families of Angiosperms: Dicots 2

8 Selected families of Angiosperms: Dicots 2

9 Selected families of Angiosperms: Monocots 2

10 Selected families of Angiosperms: Monocots 2

11 Study of some united petals families and the important species located in

KSA 2

Total 30

No List of Topics (Practical) Contact

Hours Practical topics

1  The flower 4

2  The Inflorescence and the fruits. 2

3  Monocots and Dicots 4

5  Selected families of Angiosperms: Dicots 4

8  Selected families of Angiosperms: Monocots 2

Total 30

D. Teaching and Assessment

1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods

Code Course Learning Outcomes TeachingStrategies AssessmentMethods 1 Knowledge:

1.1 Describe the fundamental concepts, theories and

principles of plant taxonomy.

Theoretical & lab exams (Mid +

Quizzes+ final exam) and lab reports

Theoretical Exam – Practical Exam- capability to use microscope and lenscounting- dissection and identifying plant organs

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Code Course Learning Outcomes TeachingStrategies AssessmentMethods 1.2 Outline the basic knowledge of

Identification, Nomenclature and Classification

Theoretical & lab exams (Mid +

Theoretical Exam – Practical Exam- capability to use microscope and lenscounting- dissection and identifying plant organs

1.3 Demonstrate understanding of the biological subjects inputs to the development of knowledge about origin, different levels and complexity of life.

Theoretical & lab

exams (Mid +

Theoretical Exam – Practical Exam- capability to use microscope and lenscounting-

dissection and identifying plant 2 Skills :Cognitive

2.1 Develop skills of identification, nomenclature and classification of different species from different flowering plants.

Individual and group reports, open class discussion.

laboratory performance and reports

2.2 Compare data and information from

macromorphological, micro-

morphological and floral characters.

Individual and group reports, open class discussion.

laboratory performance and reports

Demonstrate understanding of origin and evolutionary history of the plants, the Structure, function, properties of flower part, inflorescences and different types of fruits.

Exams, quizzes,

Homework oral

question and exams, Tutorial discussion, interpretation of videos / pictures and slides

Exams – discussion laboratory reports

Interpret taxonomical problems using qualitative and quantitative measurements, statistical, mathematical, and use of information technology.

Exams, quizzes,

Homework oral

question and exams, Tutorial discussion, interpretation of videos / pictures and slides

Exams – discussion laboratory reports

3 Competence: interpersonal Communication Psychomotor

3.1 Work effectively in groups on laboratory experiments and thoughtful discussion and interpretation of data.

Quizzes, Homework

& group reports, oral discussions.

Research reports - presentations 3.2 Operate effectively the different

informational resources including the library resources and websites

Oral presentation, homework reports, videos/ pictures /slides with questions and responses.

Practical exam

Examine the collected data and critically Lab Exam, oral

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2. Assessment Tasks for Students

# Assessment task* Week Due Percentage of Total

Assessment Score 1

Quizzes,Class activities including (participation in open discussions, speech, oral presentations, group reports, essays) and attendance.

continuous 10%

2

Major exam (multiple choice- short assay- labeling – drawing- memorizing – discussion- solving

problems).

5^th week 15%

3 Laboratory activities (log book- student work - working in groups).

continuous 5%

4 Practical mid exam (examining slides- interpretation – diagramming).

6^th week 10%

5 Final practical exam (examining slides- interpretation – diagramming).

14^th week 15%

6

Final exam (multiple choice- short assay- labeling – drawing- memorizing – discussion- solving

problems).

15-16^th week

50%

*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support

Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice :

 Six office hours per week are offered to support students individually.

 Reachable via email.

 Personal web pages of academic members staff in university website.

F. Learning Resources and Facilities

1. Learning Resources

Required Textbooks

 Taxonomy of Flowering Plants (2008), C. L. Porter. Cambridge University Press, 1st Edition.

 -An Introduction to Plant Taxonomy (2007), C. Jeffrey.

(Cambridge University Press, Second Edition.

Essential References Materials

 Pakistan Journal of Plant Taxonomy.

 APG (Angiosperm Phylogeny Group).

Electronic Materials  https://uoh.blackboard.com

 www.google.com Other Learning

Materials

Lab. Notes:

Will be distributed to the students by the lecturer

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2. Facilities Required

Item Resources

Accommodation

(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)

Lecture room ( 8 x 15m ) equipped with about 20 student seats,

Lab. ( 8 x 15 m) equipped with about 20 student seats.

Technology Resources

(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)

White Board, computer, Data Show, Overhead projector and laptop.

Other Resources

(Specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or

attach a list)

Library, and Seminar Room and Wi-Fi internet connections

Well-equipped laboratory with dissecting microscopes and stereo microscopes. - Permanent slides - Slides and covers - Fresh specimens - Preserved specimens - Chemical reagents

G. Course Quality Evaluation

Evaluation

Areas/Issues Evaluators Evaluation Methods

Feedback on effectiveness of

teaching Students Indirect (by questionnaire)

Extent of achievement of

course learning outcomes Course coordinator Direct

Quality of learning resources Internal Audit Committee Indirect (by questionnaire)

Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course learning outcomes,Quality oflearning resources, etc.)

Evaluators (Students,Faculty, Program Leaders,Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. Specification Approval Data

Council / Committee Internal Audit Committee

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