StudyQA — Bachelor: Biotechnology

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The aims of BS Biotechnology are:

1. To produce graduates who have strong fundamental knowledge in biotechnology and capable in various fields that can contribute to the nation’s development, and balance the needs of human and environment development in ethical and professional ways.

2. To produce graduates skills in biotechnology techniques with capability in designing and developing research.

3. To produce graduates who are highly qualified, with broad visions and knowledgeable in sectors such as agriculture, medicine, fisheries, industry and pharmaceuticals. They are capable of developing and executing a diverse range of projects.

4. To produce biotechnology graduates who are high competitive, and capable of pursuing higher education in the life sciences in any institution.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY SESSION 2016/2017 (125 CREDITS)
1. UNIVERSITY COURSES (23 CREDITS ) Please refer to programme structure for Bachelor of Science
2. PROGRAM CORE COURSES (102 CREDITS)
(I) CORE COURSES OF DEPARTMENT( 69 CREDITS) [TJ]
LEVEL 1 (10 credits)
COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	PRE-REQUISITE	CREDIT
SHES 1200	Life Processes		2
SHES 1201	Cell Biology		2
SHES 1202	Biology of Organisms		2
SHES 1203	Population Biology		2
SHES 1270	Biology Practical	Only for ISB students	2*
LEVEL 2 (33 credits)
SHET 2101	Applied Microbiology	SHES 1202	3
SHET 2102	Plant Biotechnology	SHES 1200, SHES 1201, SHES 1202, SHES 1203 and SHES 1270	3*
SHET 2103	Animal Biotechnology	SHES 1200, SHES 1201, SHES 1202, SHES 1203 and SHES 1270	3*
SHET 2104	Biochemistry	SHES 1200, SHES 1201	3
SHET 2105	Microbial Physiology	SHES 1200	3*
SHET 2106	Higher Plant Physiology	SHES 1200, SHES 1201, SHES 1202, SHES 1203 and SHES 1270	3*
SHET 2107	Principles of Recombinant DNA Technology	SHES 1200, SHES 1201	3*
SHET 2108	Cell and Tissue Culture	SHES 1200, SHES 1201,SHES 1202	4*
SHET 2109	Fundamental Techniques in Biotechnology	SHES 1270	2
SHET 2110	Scientific Communication and Writing		3
SHEK 2102	Human and Animal Physiology	SHES 1200, SHES 1201, SHES 1202, SHES 1203 and SHES 1270	3
LEVEL 3 (26 credits)*
SHET 3101	Bioprocess Technology	SHET 2104 or SHET 2105	3
SHET 3102	Basic Bioinformatics	SHET 2104, SHET 2107	3
SHET 3103	Research and Commercialisation in Biotechnology		3
SHET 3104	Current Topics in Biotechnology		3
SHET 3170	Biotechnology Practical	SHET 2109	3
SHET 3180	Research Project in Biotechnology	Semester 5 and have completed 50 credits, SHET 2109, SHET 2110	3
SHET 3190	Industrial Training in Biotechnology	Semester 5 and have completed 50 credits	3
(II) ELECTIVE COURSES OF DEPARTMENT (23 CREDITS )[EJ] Select module A or B
Module A (15 credits)
SHET 3301	Algae Biotechnology	SHET 1200	3
SHET 3302	Fungal Biotechnology	SHET 2101	3*
SHET 3303	Environmental Management Biotechnology	SHET 2101, SHET 2105, SHET 2107	3
SHET 3304	Bioseparation	SHET 2101 or SHET 2105	3
SHET 3305	Marine Biotechnology	SHES 1200	3
Module B (15 credits)
SHET 3306	Plant Morphogenesis	SHET 2108	3
SHET 3307	Plant Breeding	SHES 1200, SHES 1201, SHES 1202, SHES 1203 and SHES 1270	3*
SHET 3308	Animal Breeding	Passed Level 2	3*
SHET 3309	Genetic Engineering in Animals and Plants	SHES 1200, SHES 1201, SHES 1202, SHES 1203 and SHES 1270	3*
SHET 3310	Post Harvest Physiology and Biotechnology	SHET 2102, SHET 2107	3*
And select the rest from the elective courses listed below
SHET 2301	Metabolite and Secondary Metabolism		2
SHEK 2104	General Immunology	SHES 1200, SHES 1201, SHES 1202, SHES 1203 and SHES 1270	3
SHET 3301	Algae Biotechnology	SHES 1200	3
SHET 3302	Fungal Biotechnology	SHET 2101	3*
SHET 3303	Environmental Management Biotechnology	SHET 2101, SHET 2105, SHET 2107	3
SHET 3304	Bioseparation	SHET 2101 or SHET 2105	3
SHET 3305	Marine Biotechnology	SHET 1200	3
SHET 3306	Plant Morphogenesis	SHET 2108	3
SHET 3307	Plant Breeding	SHES 1200, SHES 1201, SHES 1202, SHES 1203 and SHES 1270	3*
SHET 3308	Animal Breeding	Passed Level 2	3*
SHET 3309	Genetic Engineering in Animals and Plants	SHES 1200, SHES 1201, SHES 1202, SHES 1203 and SHES 1270	3*
SHET 3308	Post Harvest Physiology and Biotechnology	SHET 2102, SHET 2107	3*
SHEK 3305	Drug Analysis	SHES 1200, SHES 1201, SHES 1202, SHES 1203 and SHES 1270	2
(III) ELECTIVE COURSES OF FACULTY( 10 CREDIT HOURS ) [EF] *Courses Offered by Other Institute/Department of Specialisation (Please refer to courses offered by other institutes or departments within the Faculty of Science)