Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Biotechnology
- Introduction
- Vision
- Mission
- Programs Offered
Introduction
Do you want to learn about life's mechanics and how to improve human and animal health, food security/safety, energy generation, and environmental quality? Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary major that has an impact on almost every aspect of modern human life. All biotechnology students develop a general background in biological sciences, with an emphasis on the genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology principles. The biotechnology degree provides suitable preparation for a wide variety of careers, including teaching, research, and work with biotechnology industries.
Vision
We have a long-term vision of enhancing education, innovation, and entrepreneurial activity in the regional and national biotechnology sector.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Semester-I | ||
| BIOT-101 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-101 | Functional English | 3(3-0) |
| STAT-105 | Biostatistics | 3(3-0) |
| PKS-101 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2-0) |
| BCH-205 | Biosafety & Bioethics | 3(3-0) |
| CHEM-101 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 4(3-1) | Credit Hours | 18 |
| Semester-II | ||
| BIOT-102 | Biochemistry I | 3(2-1) |
| ENG-102 | Communication Skills | 3(3-0) |
| ISL-101 | Islamic Studies/ Art and Culture | 2(2-0) |
| CS-105 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3(2-1) |
| CHEM-102 | Organic Chemistry I | 4(3-1) |
| ENV-202 | Fundamentals of Ecology | 3(3-0) |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester-III | ||
| BIOT-201 | Biochemistry II | 3(2-1) |
| BIOT-202 | Classical Genetics | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-201 | Technical Writing & Presentation Skill | 3(3-0) |
| MATH-104 | Basic Mathematics | 3(3-0) |
| CHEM-201 | Physical Chemistry | 4(3-1) |
| QURAN-101 | Quran Translation I/ Ethics I | 2(2-0) |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester-IV | ||
| BIOT-203 | Cell Biology | 3(2-1) |
| BIOT-204 | Molecular Biology | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT-205 | Plant Transformation | 4(3-1) |
| PSY-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| BCH-204 | Enzymology | 3(2-1) |
| QURAN-102 | Quran Translation II/ Ethics II | 2(2-0) |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester-V | ||
| BIOT-301 | Microbiology | 3(2-1) |
| BIOT-302 | Analytical Chemistry & Instrumentation | 3(2-1) |
| BIOT-303 | Methods in Molecular Biology | 3(2-1) |
| BIOT-304 | Agriculture Biotechnology | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT-305 | Health Biotechnology | 3(2-1) |
| BIOT-306 | Bioinformatics | 3(3-0) |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester-VI | ||
| BIOT-307 | Environmental Biotechnology | 3(0-3) |
| BIOT-308 | Industrial Biotechnology | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT-309 | Epigenetics | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT-310 | Genomics & Proteomics | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT- | Elective I | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT- | Elective II | 3(3-0) |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester-VII | ||
| BIOT-401 | Principles of Biochemical Engineering | 3(2-1) |
| BIOT-402 | Introduction to Genome Editing Technologies | 3(2-1) |
| BIOT-403 | Research Methodology & Skill Enhancement | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT- | Elective III | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT- | Elective IV | 3(3-0) | MGT-306 | Entrepreneurship | 3(3-0) | Credit Hours | 18 |
| Semester-VIII | ||
| BIOT-404 | Internship/ Research Project/ Special Problem | 6(0-6) |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours in 8 Semesters:132 | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| BIOT-311 | Animal Biotechnology | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT-312 | Water and Waste-water Treatment | 3(0-3) |
| BIOT-313 | Nano Biotechnology | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT-314 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT-405 | Molecular Diagnostics | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT-406 | Cell and Tissue Culture | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT-407 | Molecular Virology | 3(3-0) |
| BIOT-408 | Fermentation Biotechnology | 3(3-0) |
- Name: Dr Muhammad Salman Mubarik
-
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Officer In Charge (OIC) - Email: salman.mubarik@uon.edu.pk
Mission
Promote the development and use of current state of the art molecular biology tools to meet regional challenges in agriculture, healthcare, and the environment.