Introduction
The Department of Biology is well aware of the fact that this is an era of scientific revolutions. Microbiology, which is parallel to molecular biology as well as biotechnology, is an emerging scientific field. Lots of work is being done at international level but Pakistan is still behind in this field. The trained manpower well versed with laboratory techniques and disease diagnostic facilities is limited in the country.
Keeping this in view, the Department of Biology has launched four years BS Programme in Microbiology from the semester Spring, 2009.
This programme is designed to:
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- Provide skilled laboratory personnel for catering general public needs.
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- Provide research atmosphere for the support of laboratory facilities.
OBJECTIVES
After completing this programme, students will acquire the necessary knowledge based in the area of Bio-medical sciences, which is very important to diagnose the infectious diseases as well as epidemics.
The overall objectives of this programme is to promote education of Applied/Life Sciences in the country.
- To provide human resources/skilled Microbiologist for catering the needs of medical laboratories in hospitals and research institutes.
- To provide foundation for higher studies in Microbiology.
- To create awareness about application of Microbiology for public benefit.
Eligibility Criteria
F.Sc (Pre-medical) OR Equivalent A Level qualification with Biology as major subject.
Selection Process
Selected candidates will be granted admission subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria.
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Face to Face Classes at AIOU main campus H-8 Islamabad
Total Credits Hours Required
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIO3507 |
Cell Biology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
ITHC3501 / HADH3501 |
Islamic Studies / Ethics |
2(2+0) |
General |
|
PKST3502 |
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan |
2(2+0) |
General |
|
MATH3508 |
Quantitative Reasoning – I |
3(3+0) |
General |
|
ENGL3505 |
Functional English |
3(3+0) |
General |
|
URD3503 |
Pakistani Adab – I |
2(2+0) |
General (Arts and Humanities) |
|
BIO3509 |
Introductory Biochemistry |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
Total Credits |
18 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ENGL3504 |
Expository Writing |
3(3+0) |
General |
|
BIO3510 |
Fundamentals of Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
SOC3503 |
Civics and Community Engagement |
2(2+0) |
General |
|
CS3503 |
Application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) |
3(2+1) |
General |
|
MATH4505 |
Quantitative Reasoning II |
3(3+0) |
General |
|
SOC3506 |
Introduction to Sociology |
2(2+0) |
General |
|
PKST3501 |
Pakistan Studies |
2(2+0) |
General |
|
Total Credits |
18 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEM3501 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
4(3+1) |
General |
|
BIO4508 |
Diversity of Plants |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO4509 |
Diversity of Animals |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
ENVS4501 |
Basics of Environmental Science |
3(2+1) |
General (Natural Science) |
|
MGT3503 |
Entrepreneurship |
2(2+0) |
General |
|
BIO4504 |
Genetics and Evolution |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
Total Credits |
18 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEM3502 |
Organic Chemistry |
4(3+1) |
General |
|
BIO4505 |
Biosafety; Principles and Applications |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO4510 |
Biotechnology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO4506 |
Animal Physiology and Ecology |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
BIO4507 |
Plant Physiology and Ecology |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
Total Credits |
16 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIO5518 |
Applied Environmental Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5522 |
Microbial Genetics |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5523 |
Virology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5524 |
Soil Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5525 |
Human Physiology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5519 |
Biochemical Techniques |
3(2+1) |
Interdisciplinary |
|
TFSR3501 |
Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, Translation & Tafsir) |
NC |
— |
|
Total Credits |
18 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIO5526 |
Molecular Biology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5533 |
Antimicrobial and Antiviral Agents |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5527 |
Food and Dairy Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5528 |
Microbial Anatomy and Physiology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5529 |
Industrial Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
SERT3501 |
Seerat-e-Tayyaba |
NC |
— |
|
Total Credits |
15 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
STAT3506 |
Biostatistics |
3(3+0) |
Interdisciplinary |
|
BIO6524 |
Scientific Research and Report Writing |
3(2+1) |
Interdisciplinary |
|
BIO6525 |
Immunology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO6526 |
Medical Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO6523 |
Bioinformatics |
3(2+1) |
Interdisciplinary |
|
Total Credits |
15 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIO6527 |
Epidemiology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO6519 |
Capstone Project |
3(0+3) |
Mandatory |
|
BIO6520 |
Field Experience / Internship |
3(0+3) |
Mandatory |
|
BIO6528 |
Genetic Engineering |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
Total Credits |
12 |
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2
Semesters
Workshop
Laboratory Workshops
Thesis
3 Credit Hours Capstone Project & 3 Credit Hours Internship
Practical
Either in the form of workshop at the end of semester or continuous during semester depending upon schedule
Viva
After completion of Thesis.
Assessment Weightage
| For Theory Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Assignment | 10 | 20% | 50% (In aggregate) |
| 2 | Assignment 2 | 10 | ||
| 3 | Mid Term | 30 | 30% | |
| 4 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 5 | Final Exam | 100 | 50% | 50% |
| For Theory-Practical Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Assignment | 10 | 20% | 50% (In aggregate) |
| 2 | Assignment 2 | 10 | ||
| 3 | Mid Term | 30 | 30% | |
| 4 | Practical | 15 | ||
| 5 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 6 | Final Exam | 100 | 50% | 50% |
| For Practical/FYP Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 2 | Final Exam | 100 | 100% | 50% |
Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).