DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
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.
We have a long-term vision of enhancing education, innovation, and entrepreneurial activity in the regional and national biotechnology sector.
Promote the development and use of current state of the art molecular biology tools to meet regional challenges in agriculture, healthcare, and the environment.
Programs Offered
| 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 | ||
LIST OF ELECTIVE COURSES
| 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) |
FACULTY
Dr Muhammad Salman Mubarik
Assistant ProfessorOfficer In Charge (OIC) salman.mubarik@uon.edu.pk Google Scholar Link