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Bologna Process<\/strong><\/h1><\/div>
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Department of Biology<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Programme Description<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

The Bachelor of Education in Life Sciences at the College of Education for Women, University of Mosul, is a four-
\nyear undergraduate academic and educational program comprising 240 ECTS credits and delivered in accordance<\/p>\n

with the Bologna Process. The program is designed to prepare qualified graduates to teach biological sciences at
\npost-primary, intermediate, and preparatory stages and to undertake applied biological research.
\nThe program integrates in-depth knowledge across the branches of Life Sciences with educational practice,
\nmodern teaching strategies, educational technology, artificial intelligence applications, green education, and
\nsustainable development. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory and field
\nexperiences, research activities, teaching practicum, and project-based learning in order to support graduates’
\nprofessional readiness and adaptability to educational, research, and labor-market environments.
\nProgram type: Academic and educational. Mode of study: Theoretical and practical. Duration: Four years. Total
\nworkload: 240 ECTS. Semesters: Eight. Workload: 30 ECTS per semester. One ECTS corresponds to 25 hours of
\nstudent workload.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Programme Objectives<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

\u2022 Enable graduates to demonstrate competence as distinguished teachers and educational leaders in educational
\ninstitutions.
\n\u2022 Enable graduates to play an active role in scientific research, laboratory work, and applied activities in research
\ncenters and ministries.
\n\u2022 Enable graduates to connect theoretical Life Sciences knowledge with practical and research applications in Life
\nSciences laboratories and field work.
\n\u2022 Develop students’ ability to integrate educational technology, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence
\napplications into education.
\n\u2022 Promote continuous scientific and professional development through self-directed learning.
\n\u2022 Enable graduates to lead effective community and environmental initiatives and promote green education.
\n\u2022 Ensure graduates demonstrate strict commitment to the highest ethical standards of teaching and scientific
\nresearch and apply biosafety and biosecurity standards<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Awarded Qualification<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Upon successful completion of the approved program requirements, graduates are awarded the Bachelor of
\nEducation in Life Sciences degree by the University of Mosul.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Qualification Level<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

The qualification level shall be stated only after official confirmation by the competent University of Mosul \/ Ministry
\nauthority in accordance with the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework. No numerical level is inserted here
\nwithout official evidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Specific Admission Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Admission input specified by the program: graduates of the Ministry of Education’s Sixth Preparatory \/ Scientific
\nBranch. Detailed annual admission criteria, quotas, minimum scores, and procedures shall follow the official
\nMinistry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and University of Mosul regulations in force<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Qualification Requirements and Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Successful completion of all 240 ECTS credits specified in the eight-semester curriculum.
\n\u2022 Successful completion of all compulsory, specialized, supporting\/related, and elective courses specified in the
\napproved study plan.
\n\u2022 Successful completion of practical educational components, teaching practicum, research projects, and other
\npractical training specified in the curriculum.
\n\u2022 Fulfillment of all academic and administrative requirements applicable to the award of the Bachelor’s degree.
\nDetailed progression, reassessment, academic standing, grading, resit, and appeal regulations shall be attached
\nfrom the officially approved University \/ Ministry regulations rather than being inferred<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Recognition of prior learning, academic credit transfer, course equivalency, and related procedures shall be
\ngoverned exclusively by the approved regulations of the University of Mosul and the Ministry of Higher Education
\nand Scientific Research. No transfer or equivalency shall be recognized except through the authorized institutional
\nprocedures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Code\u00a0 Program Learning Outcome
\nPLO1
\nDemonstrate basic and advanced knowledge of modern teaching
\nstrategies and learning technologies for teaching Life Sciences
\nconcepts at post-primary, intermediate, and preparatory stages.
\nPLO2
\nDemonstrate responsible school-based training and ethical
\nconduct in biological research and educational practice in
\naccordance with approved professional and ethical standards.
\nPLO3 Relate theoretical Life Sciences knowledge to its applications in
\neducational and scientific contexts.
\nPLO4 Explain recent developments and contemporary trends in Life
\nSciences and biotechnology.
\nPLO5 Design effective teaching and learning activities for Life Sciences
\ncourses.
\nPLO6 Compare basic and advanced biological concepts and theories
\nand explain relationships among levels of biological organization from the molecular level to integrated biological systems.
\nPLO7
\nAnalyze biological problems using scientific methods, critical
\nthinking, the scientific method, and advanced contemporary
\neducational approaches.
\nPLO8
\nCommunicate knowledge effectively using visual, written, and oral
\nmedia and present scientific concepts and principles across the
\nbiological disciplines.
\nPLO9 Identify, distinguish, and classify different plant, animal, and
\nmicrobial organisms using appropriate taxonomic criteria.
\nPLO10 Apply biological and practical safety standards in laboratories.
\nPLO11 Contribute to community service and environmental protection
\nthrough the application of sustainable-development concepts.
\nPLO12
\nEmploy self-learning and continuous professional development
\nstrategies to follow scientific and educational advances,
\ninnovation, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and artificial
\nintelligence<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Matrix<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

The program provides evidence aligned with the major qualification domains of knowledge and understanding,
\nintellectual skills, practical skills and competencies, responsibility and autonomy, and general skills. The numerical
\nqualification level is intentionally left for official confirmation.
\n.
\nINQF Domain \/\u00a0 Program Evidence
\nKnowledge and Understanding<\/strong>
\nIn-depth knowledge of Life Sciences; critical understanding of
\ntheories and concepts; ability to relate theoretical knowledge to
\npractical application; professional standards and biosafety.
\nIntellectual Skills<\/strong>
\nAnalysis of complex problems; design and innovation of solutions;
\nuse of specialized tools and technologies; application of
\nknowledge in practical situations; innovation and creative thinking.
\nPractical Skills and Competencies<\/strong>
\nProfessional responsibility; ethics; teamwork; management of
\nactivities and projects; self-learning; communication; evidencebased decision-making.
\nGeneral Skills<\/strong>
\nCommunity service and environmental protection; sustainable
\ndevelopment; continuous professional development;
\ncommunication in Arabic and English.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Course and Programme Learning Outcomes Matrix<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

The program uses three interconnected layers of evidence: (1) an outcome-mapping matrix covering knowledge,
\nanalytical and technical skills, problem solving, teamwork, professional responsibility, self-learning, innovation,
\nentrepreneurship, and AI\/digital competence; (2) a PLO\u2013CLO matrix linking PLO1\u2013PLO12 to courses; and (3) an
\nI\/D\/M matrix indicating where outcomes are Introduced, Developed, and Mastered.
\nThe matrices are reproduced in the appendices of this and are intended to be used as institutional evidence for
\ncurriculum alignment and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Graduate Professional Profiles or Graduate Occupational Profile<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education in Life Sciences are prepared as professionally qualified specialists with
\ndual educational and scientific competence. Their primary role is to design and teach biology curricula at secondary
\nand post-primary levels using active teaching strategies, educational technology, artificial-intelligence applications,
\ngreen-education principles, and sustainable-development concepts.
\nGraduates also possess readiness to work as research assistants or specialized laboratory technicians in ministries
\nand research centers, operate laboratories safely, apply biosafety and biosecurity standards, identify and classify
\nbiological organisms, and participate in applied and action research addressing environmental and scientific
\nproblems.<\/p>\n

Sector\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Potential Employment Environment<\/strong>
\nEducation\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ministry of Education and educational institutions<\/p>\n

Higher Education\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; academic
\nand research environments
\nResearch\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Independent scientific research centers and laboratories
\nEnvironment\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ministry of Environment and environmental programs
\nIndustry\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ministry of Industry and biological\/technical activities
\nAgriculture\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ministry of Agriculture and agricultural\/environmental programs
\nWater\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ministry of Water Resources and water\/environmental programs<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Opportunities for Further Study or Progression to Postgraduate Studies<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Graduates may pursue approved postgraduate programs in Life Sciences, biological sciences, education, and
\nrelated disciplines, subject to the officially approved postgraduate programs and admission regulations in force. The
\nspecific Master’s and doctoral pathways should be listed only after confirmation by the competent postgraduatestudy authorities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Examination, Assessment, and Grading Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Written examinations and short tests.
\n\u2022 Practical assessment, laboratory experiments, and technical reports.
\n\u2022 Assessment of assignments, applied problems, and scientific calculations.
\n\u2022 Assessment of research projects, presentations, and scientific seminars.
\n\u2022 Assessment of teamwork, classroom participation, and self-directed learning.
\n\u2022 Assessment of teaching practicum, graduation projects, and practical applications.
\nThe Measurement and Evaluation course also develops competence in designing assessment instruments, validity
\nand reliability, statistical analysis, interpretation of student results, feedback, educational decision-making,
\nconfidentiality, and fairness. The official grading scale, assessment percentages, pass\/fail rules, resit
\narrangements, appeals, and academic-integrity regulations shall be reproduced from the approved institutional
\nregulations.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Graduation Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Completion of 240 ECTS within the approved curriculum.
\n\u2022 Successful completion of all compulsory and elective courses and academic requirements.
\n\u2022 Successful completion of teaching practicum, research projects, and relevant practical components.
\n\u2022 Fulfillment of all academic and administrative requirements for the award of the Bachelor’s degree.
\n\u2022 No minimum graduation GPA is stated here unless officially specified by the competent authority<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Mode of Study<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

Interactive lectures and theoretical instruction supported by scientific discussion.
\n\u2022 Practical instruction, laboratory experiments, and specialized applications.
\nBachelor of Education in Life Sciences | Department of Life Sciences | University of Mosul
\n\u2022 Problem-based learning and classroom and extracurricular research and applied projects.
\n\u2022 Use of modern digital technologies and computer-based simulation.
\n\u2022 Collaborative learning, self-learning, presentations, and scientific seminars.
\n\u2022 Practical training and use of artificial-intelligence technologies and green education in specialized fields<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Programme Coordinator<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n

The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating implementation of the approved curriculum, monitoring
\nachievement of program learning outcomes, coordinating academic activities, supporting quality assurance and
\naccreditation, and contributing to periodic program review and continuous improvement. The coordinator’s official
\nname, academic title, and institutional contact details shall be inserted after departmental approval<\/p>\n

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