BIO 448

         

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Course No.

Course Title

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Pre-requisites

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Pr.

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Bio 448

Flora of Saudi Arabia

2

3

3

Bio 443

 

  • Course Description:

    This course aims to familiarize the student with her/his habitat, Saudi Arabia, and to introduce related special topics, such as climatic factors that affect plant growth in Saudi Arabia, describe growth forms and define the herbarium and botanical gardens and their benefits.

     

  • Course Main Objective:
    1. Study the natural vegetation of different habitats of Saudi Arabia
    2.  Identify the plant species in each geographical regions and factors affecting them
    3.  Introduce special topics, such as herbarium and botanical gardens and their benefits

     

  • Learning Resources
  1. Megahid A. M. (1988). Flora of Saudi Arabia, 3rd edition. University Libraries, King Saud University; ASIN: B0006F1I64
  2.  Collenette, S. (1999) Wildflowers of Saudi Arabia. 1st edition. National Commission for Wildlife Conservation and Development (NCWCD). National government publication. - Mandaville, J. P. (1991). Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia. No 1. Kegan Paul. ISBN-10: 0710303718 ISBN-13: 978-0710303714
  3. Plant Diversity in Saudi Arabia
  4. S. Collentte (1999). Wildflowers of Saudi Arabia

 
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