Introduction
The Department of Biology is well aware of the fact that this is the 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 thing in view, the Department of Biology has launched four years BS Programme in Microbiology from the semester Spring, 2009. This programme is designed to:
- Provide skilled laboratory personnel for catering general public needs.
- Provide research atmosphere for the support of laboratory facilities.
Objectives:
- To provide human resources/skilled Microbiological technologists for catering the needs of medical laboratories in hospitals and research institutes.
- To provide foundation for higher studies in Microbiological Sciences.
- To create awareness about the importance of this science for public health.
Eligibility Criteria
BSc or associate degree with at least 60 credit hours in relevant field
Selection Process
Selected candidates will be granted admission subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Face to Face Classes at AIOU main campus H-8 Islamabad
AIOU Credits Required
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
CH |
|
BIO5518 |
Applied Environmental Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5522 |
Microbial Genetics |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5523 |
Virology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5524 |
Soil Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5525 |
Human Physiology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5519 |
Biochemical Techniques |
3(2+1) |
|
TFSR3501 |
Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid Translation &Tafsir) |
NC |
|
|
Total CH |
18 |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
CH |
|
BIO5526 |
Molecular Biology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5533 |
Antimicrobial and Antiviral Agents |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5527 |
Food and Dairy Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5528 |
Microbial Anatomy and Physiology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO5529 |
Industrial Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
|
SERT3501 |
Seerat Tayyaba |
NC |
|
|
Total CH |
15 |
|
Course Code |
Course title |
CH |
|
STAT3506 |
Biostatistics |
3(3+0) |
|
BIO6524 |
Scientific Research and Report Writing |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO6525 |
Immunology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO6526 |
Medical Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO6523 |
Bioinformatics |
3(2+1) |
|
|
Total CH |
15 |
|
Course Code |
Course title |
CH |
|
BIO6527 |
Epidemiology |
3(2+1) |
|
BIO6519 |
Capstone Project |
3(0+3) |
|
BIO6520 |
Internship |
3(0+3) |
|
BIO6528 |
Genetic Engineering |
3(2+1) |
|
|
Total CH |
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 the availability of resources
Viva
After completion of thesis