Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the completion of Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, the graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of Microbiology.
- Effectively apply microbiological methods and techniques as used in research and diagnostics at different industrial and environmental levels.
- Communicate scientific knowledge and research findings effectively, while demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of Microbiology.
- Apply ethical principles and biosafety / biosecurity regulations in microbiological research and practices.
Semester 1
Semester 2
| Subject Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Professional Practices | 3 |
| Exploring Quantitative Skills | 3 |
| Islamic Studies / Ethics | 2 |
| Application of Information Communication Technologies | 3 |
| Biological Sciences | 3 |
| Civics and Community Engagement | 2 |
| Subject Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Functional English | 3 |
| Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| Fundamentals of Microbiology | 4 |
| Microbial Taxonomy | 3 |
| General Biochemistry | 3 |
Semester 3
Semester 4
| Subject Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Psychology (Social Sciences) | 2 |
| Critical Reading and Academic Writing (Expository Writing) | 3 |
| Bacterial Metabolism | 4 |
| Microbial Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| Environmental Microbiology | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Ecology and Biodiversity | 3 |
| Subject Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Tools for Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Food Microbiology | 3 |
| Introduction to Medical Microbiology | 4 |
| General Immunology | 3 |
| Bacterial Genetics | 4 |
| Pakistan Studies | 2 |
Semester 5
Semester 6
| Subject Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology | 3 |
| Soil Microbiology | 3 |
| Mycology | 3 |
| Biotechnology | 3 |
| General Virology | 3 |
| Research Methodology | 3 |
| Subject Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Industrial Microbiology | 3 |
| Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Biosafety and Risk Management | 3 |
| Epidemiology, Public Health, and Bioethics | 3 |
| Veterinary Microbiology | 3 |
| Enzymology | 3 |
Semester 7
Semester 8
| Subject Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Marine and Freshwater Microbiology | 3 |
| Genetic Engineering | 3 |
| Molecular Mechanism of Anti-Microbial Agent | 3 |
| Clinical Bacteriology | 4 |
| Capstone Project | 3 |
| Subject Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Bioinformatics | 3 |
| Vaccinology | 3 |
| Internship* | 3 |
| Nano-biotechnology | 3 |