Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms such as viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi, slime molds and protozoa. As the methods exploited to study and manipulate these organisms are different from the techniques used to study other domains of life, therefore, our BS Microbiology program is focused on biological investigations of microbes. Microbiologists can pursue their careers in various fields such as agriculture, food, environment, industrial microbiology, public health, pharmaceuticals, resource management, and Academia.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)
| PEO-1 | The graduates will contribute competently in the industry related to microbiology by applying requisite technical skills. |
| PEO-2 | The graduates will demonstrate advancement in profession by enhancing their knowledge and skills in the related field. |
| PEO-3 | The graduates will demonstrate commitment to ethical values and contribute positively towards the society. |
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PLOs)
| PLO-1 | Knowledge |
An ability to apply fundamental and specialized knowledge of Microbiology to the solution of complex microbiology problems. |
| PLO-2 | Hypothesis Formulation |
An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, analyze complex microbiology problems, reaching substantiated conclusions towards formulation of hypothesis using fundamental principles of microbiology. |
| PLO-3 | Experiment/ Process Design |
An ability to design experimental solutions to validate microbiology hypothesis and design process while maintaining microbiology standards, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. |
| PLO-4 | Investigation |
An ability to investigate complex issues in microbiology in a methodical way including literature survey, and development of systems, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions. |
| PLO-5 | Modern Tool Usage |
An ability to select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex microbiology activities, with an understanding of the limitations. |
| PLO-6 | Impact Analysis |
An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional microbiology practice and solution to complex microbiology problems. |
| PLO-7 | Management Skills |
An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply microbiology principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment. |
| PLO-8 | Team Work |
An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings. |
| PLO-9 | Ethics |
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of microbiology practice. |
| PLO-10 | Communication |
An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex microbiology activities with the microbiology community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. |
| PLO-11 | Lifelong Learning |
An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments. |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent securing at least 50% marks in aggregate.
- CUST Admission Test or HEC Approved Test.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Each candidate for the BS Microbiology degree is required to successfully earn 131 credit hours as per the following detail:
| AREA | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Core Courses | 57 |
| Elective Courses | 24 |
| Supporting Science Courses | 19 |
| General Education | 25 |
| Community Work | 0 |
| Project | 6 |
Core Courses (57 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Biology Lab | BS1111 | 1 |
| Cell Biology | BS1113 | 3 |
| Biochemistry Lab | BS2221 | 1 |
| Biochemistry | BS2223 | 3 |
| Introduction to Microbiology Lab | BS1141 | 1 |
| Introduction to Microbiology | BS1143 | 3 |
| Protein Chemistry | BS3513 | 3 |
| Molecular Genetics Lab | BS2421 | 1 |
| Molecular Genetics | BS2423 | 3 |
| Introduction to Bioinformatics Lab | BS2711 | 1 |
| Introduction to Bioinformatics | BS2713 | 3 |
| Bio-ethics and Bio-safety | BS3823 | 3 |
| Introduction to Biotechnology | BS3813 | 3 |
| Introduction to Immunology Lab | BS1151 | 1 |
| Introduction to Immunology | BS1153 | 3 |
| Functional Genomics | BS4523 | 3 |
| Microbial Ecology | MB2323 | 3 |
| Virology | MB3333 | 3 |
| Mycology | MB3353 | 3 |
| Soil Microbiology | MB4323 | 3 |
| Food Microbiology | MB4333 | 3 |
| Medical Microbiology | MB3313 | 3 |
| Microbial Genetics | MB3413 | 3 |
Elective Courses (24 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Epidemiology | BS3363 | 3 |
| Fresh Water Microbiology | BS4313 | 3 |
| Molecular Level of Anti-microbial Agent | BS4533 | 3 |
| Anti-viral Therapies | BS4543 | 3 |
| Microbial Biotechnology | BI3373 | 1 |
| Mol Immunology | BI4113 | 3 |
| Genetic Engineering | BT4453 | 3 |
| Clinical Bacteriology | BS3213 | 3 |
| Clinical Biochemistry | BS4213 | 3 |
| Mitochondrial Genetics | BS4443 | 3 |
| Microarray Data Analysis | BS4743 | 3 |
| Chemo Informatics | BS4693 | 3 |
| Bio Nano Technology | BS4793 | 3 |
| Environmental Biotechnology | BT4873 | 3 |
| Water and Waste Water Treatment | BS3523 | 3 |
| Bioremediation | BS3543 | 3 |
| Biofuel and Biorefinary | BS3553 | 3 |
| Industrial Biotechnology | BS3733 | 3 |
| Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | BS4843 | 3 |
| Fungal Biotechnology | BS3743 | 3 |
| Food Biotechnology | BS4853 | 3 |
| Comparative Anatomy | BS3163 | 3 |
| Biodiversity and Conservation | BS2173 | 3 |
| Biosystematics and Classification | BS3193 | 3 |
| Endocrinology | BS3183 | 3 |
| Evolutionary Biology | BS3173 | 3 |
| Developmental Biology | BS2163 | 3 |
| Animal and Plant Physiology | BS2153 | 3 |
| Agricultural Biotechnology | BT3853 | 3 |
Supporting Science Courses (19 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Programming Lab | CSBS1131 | 3 |
| Introduction to Programming | CSBS1133 | 3 |
| Chemistry | BS2213 | 3 |
| Basic Mathematics | MTBS1003 | 3 |
| Calculus I | MTBS1013 | 3 |
| Statistical Methods in Biology | MTBS2033 | 3 |
| Biophysics | BS2143 | 3 |
General Education (25 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Studies | HMBS1002 | 2 |
| Islamic Studies/Ethics | HMBS1012 | 2 |
| English I | HMBS1013 | 3 |
| English II | HMBS1023 | 3 |
| Technical Report Writing | HMBS2033 | 3 |
| Humanities I | HMBS2xx3 | 3 |
| Humanities II | HMBS2xx3 | 3 |
| Management I | HMBS4xx3 | 3 |
| Management II | HMBS4xx3 | 3 |
Design Project (6 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Design Project I | BS4912 | 2 |
| Design Project II | BS4924 | 4 |
SCHEME OF STUDIES
Semester - 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS | 1113 | Cell Biology | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| BS | 1111 | Cell Biology Lab | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| CSBS | 1133 | Introduction to Programming | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| MTBS | 1003 | Basic Mathematics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HMBS | 1013 | English – I (Functional English) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HMBS | 1002 | Pakistan Studies | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| CSBS | 1131 | Introduction to Programming Lab | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Semester - 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS | 1143 | Introduction to Microbiology | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| BS | 1141 | Introduction to Microbiology Lab | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| BS | 1153 | Introduction to Immunology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 1151 | Introduction to Immunology Lab | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| MTBS | 1013 | Calculus I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 2213 | Chemistry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HMBS | 1023 | English – II (Communication Skills) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HMBS | 1012 | Islamic Studies and Ethics | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Semester - 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS | 2223 | Biochemistry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 2221 | Biochemsitry Lab | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| BS | 2423 | Molecular Genetics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 2421 | Molecular Genetics Lab | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 2143 | Biophysics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HMBS | 2033 | Technical Report Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HMBS | 2xx3 | Humanities – I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 4
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS | 3513 | Protein Chemistry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MB | 2323 | Microbial Ecology | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| BS | 2713 | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 2711 | Introduction to Bioinformatics Lab | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 3813 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTBS | 2033 | Statistical Methods in Biology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 5
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB | 3333 | Virology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MB | 3353 | Mycology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MB | 3413 | Microbial Genetics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BT | 3853 | Elective – I (Agriculture Biotechnology) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 2173 | Elective – II (Biodiversity and Conservation) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HMBS | 2xx3 | Humanities – II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 6
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB | 4323 | Soil Microbiology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MB | 4333 | Food Microbiology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MB | 3313 | Medical Microbiology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 3183 | Elective – III (Endocrinology) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BT | 3843 | Elective – IV (Health Biotechnology) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BT | 3373 | Elective – V (Microbial Biotechnology) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 7
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS | 3823 | Bioethics and Biosafety | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 4793 | Elective – VI (Nano-Biotechnology) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 4443 | Elective – VII (Mitochondrial Genetics) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MGBS | 4xx3 | Management – I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 4912 | Project Part – I | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Semester - 8
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS | 4523 | Functional Genomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 4113 | Elective – VIII (Molecular Immunology) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MGBS | 4xx3 | Management – II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BS | 4924 | Project Part – II | 0 | 12 | 4 |