BS Biotechnology
BS Biotechnology program at Superior University produces graduates who are adept at meeting the demands of one of the fastest-growing and most fascinating areas of human knowledge today. The curriculum is designed to provide the students with a thorough understanding of the subject and technical competence regarding the processes in the biotech industry. The faculty combines the underlying theory with project work and research, enhancing their chances of employment in the commercial world.
Eligibility: FSc Pre Medical/A level or Equivalent with minimum 45% marks.
- Course Duration: 4 Years
- Total Credit Hours: 134
- Semester: 8
Semester 1
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Genomics, Transcriptomics and Proteomics Research methodology | 3 |
| General Microbiology | 2 |
| Cell and Tissue Culture | 3 |
| Plant Biochemistry | 3 |
| Human Physiology | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Semester 2
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Bioinformatics | 3 |
| Enzymology | 3 |
| Toxicology | 3 |
| Metabolism | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Biofuels and Biorefineries | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Semester 3
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Environmental Biochemistry | 3 |
| Microbial Biochemistry and Biotechnology | 3 |
| Biochemical Techniques | 3 |
| Clinical Biochemistry | 3 |
| Seminar | 1 |
| Research Project-I | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Semester 4
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Stem Cell and Gene Therapy | 3 |
| Final Year Project - II | 3 |
| Biochemistry of Natural Products | 3 |
| Current Trends in Biochemistry | 3 |
| Nano-Biotechnology | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 5
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Calculus-I | 3 |
| English-I (Functional English) | 3 |
| Islamic Studies/Ethics | 3 |
| Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| Fundamental of Economics | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Semester 6
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Probability Distributions | 3 |
| Calculus-II | 3 |
| Pakistan Studies | 2 |
| English-II (Communication Skills) | 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Business Administration | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Semester 7
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Basic Statistical Inference | 3 |
| Programing Fundamentals | 3 |
| Operational Research | 3 |
| English-III (Communication and Technical Writing) | 3 |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 8
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Mathematical Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
| Introduction to Regression and Analysis of Variance | 3 |
| Bio Statistics | 3 |
| Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
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