BS Microbiology (B.Sc. Based 2.5 Years)

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 less than 60 credit hours in relevant field

Selection Process

Selected candidates will be granted admission subjected to fulfill the eligibility criteria.

Duration

2.5 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Face to Face Classes at AIOU main campus H-8 Islamabad

Course Code	Course Title	CH
BIO 4509	Diversity of Animals	3 (2+1)
BIO 4508	Diversity of Plants	3 (2+1)
BIO 4510	Biotechnology	3 (2+1)
BIO4505	Biosafety, principles and applications	3 (2+1)
BIO3509	Introductory Biochemistry	3 (2+1)
BIO3510	Fundamentals of Microbiology	3 (2+1)
	Total CH	18

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

1

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

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.