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20260412890The Marine biology program is a very interesting branch of marine science that studies the diversity and biology of marine organisms from the very tiny planktonic organisms to the largest megafauna of dolphins and whales. The program is divided into three tracks: marine ecology, marine fisheries, and marine aquaculture. Staff members of the marine biology department are highly qualified and helpful and do their best to help improve students ‘skills throughout the whole period of their stay in the department. The Marine biology program is delivered mainly on the main campus in Sulymania, jeddah. The practical courses and field visits are conducted in Obhur marine station. One of the strengths of the marine biology program is the presence of 3 tracks: aquaculture, marine fisheries, and marine environment. These tracks help to obtain information and knowledge of marine sciences. With the increase of interest in aquaculture and the achievement of food security within the framework of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, the need for qualified candidates has been remarkably increased increases, and this is what the aquaculture track provides.
Preparation of educational and technical qualified personnel in the field of marine Biology and its contemporary applications.
Preparation of educational and technical qualified personnel in the field of marine Biology and its contemporary applications that able to respond to labor market requirement through the provision of advanced educational and research activities to serve the community. This program is designed to develop the students’ awareness of the role of marine Biology in contemporary applications, together with the skills of logical thought and flexibility of mind that will help them continue their personal development throughout their subsequent career. The program lays emphasis on the fundamentals of the subject, whilst offering students a wide range of final year options that are intended to stimulate the versatility, knowledge and skills that employers look for in a marine Biology graduate.
Last Modified Date: 22/07/2026 - 8:42 PM Saudi Arabia Time
No. of Courses: 10 Credit Hours: 26
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS 101 | Academic Skills in Marine Sciences | 3 | – |
| ELIG 101 | Intensive English (1) | 3 | – |
| ELIG 102 | Intensive English (2) | 3 | ELIG 101 |
| ARAB 101 | Arabic Language | 3 | – |
| ARAB 201 | Arabic Language | 3 | ARAB 101 |
| ISLS 101 | Islamic Culture (1) | 2 | – |
| ISLS 201 | Islamic Culture (2) | 2 | ISLS 101 |
| ISLS 301 | Islamic Culture (3) | 2 | ISLS 201 |
| ISLS 401 | Islamic Culture (4) | 2 | ISLS 301 |
| CPIT 110 | Problem-Solving and Programming | 3 | – |
