BOTANY SPECIALIZATION

Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
မ-၁၀၀၁	မြန်မာစာ	3	2	2
Eng  1001	English	3	2	2
Bot  1101	Plant Biology	4	3	2
Elective 1	*	3	2	2
Elective 2	*	3	2	2
AM 1001	Aspects of Myanmar	3	2	2
Total		19	13	12

Total Credit – 19 points

Total hours - 25

Foundation Courses

မ-၁၀၀၁                  မြန်မာစာ

Eng 1001                 English

Core Course

Bot 1101                                  Plant Biology

Elective Courses

Zool     1001                            Organization and Variety of life

Chem   1001                            General Chemistry I

Geol     1001                           General Geology I

Geog    1001                           Elements of Physical Geography

AM      1001                            Aspects of Myanmar

 

* A student can choose any two elective courses offered from the Department of Zoology, Chemistry, Geology and Geography to fulfill a total of 19 credit points.

 

Elective Course for Other Specialization

Bot     1001                             Varieties of Plants and their Relatives

 

Plant Biology

Module No. Bot 1101

1^st Semester

Course Description

Plant biology concepts relevant to understand many scientific concepts concerning plants. To learn how to identify many different plants flowers and trees. As presented in this course, botany is a science rooted in experience with plants a vibrant set of encounters that breath life even into the plant diagrams and long scientific names of traditional biology.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between plant form and function and apply that knowledge to issue that impact society.

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
မ-၁၀၀၂	မြန်မာစာ	3	2	2
Eng  1002	English	3	2	2
Bot  1102	Basic Concepts of Applied Botany	4	3	2
Elective 1	*	3	2	2
Elective 2	*	3	2	2
AM 1001	Aspects of Myanmar	3	2	2
Total		19	13	12

Total Credit – 19 points; Total hours - 25

Foundation Courses

မ-၁၀၀၂                မြန်မာစာ

Eng 1002            English

Core Course

Bot 1102              Basic Concepts of Applied Botany

Elective Courses

Zool     1002          Life Processes and Fossils

Chem   1002          General Chemistry II

Geol     1003           General Geology II

Geog    1002            Elements of Climatology

AM      1002              Aspects of  Myanmar

 

* A student can choose any two elective courses offered from the Department of Zoology, Chemistry, Geology and Geography to fulfill a total of 19 credit points.

 

Elective Course for Other Specialization

Bot     1002                             Importance of Plants

 

Basic Concept of Applied Botany

Module No. Bot 1102

2^nd  Semester

Course Description

This modules defined learning the biological bases on how the plants “work”.

Learning Outcomes

The completion of the course students will have got basic knowledge on main morphological, structural and functional characteristics of plants and their development and understanding of plant diversity.

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MICROBIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Myan.  1001	Myanmar	3	2	2
Eng.  1001	English	3	2	2
MB.  1101	Introductory Microbiology	4	3	2
Elective 1	*	3	2	2
Elective 2	*	3	2	2
AM. 1001	Aspects of Myanmar	3	2	2
Total		19	13	12

Total Credit – 19 points

Total hours - 25

Foundation Courses

Eng 1001(3) (2-2) English

Myan. 1001 (3) (2-2) Myanmar

Core Course

MB.1101 (4) (3-2) Introductory Microbiology (Zoology)

Elective Courses

Zool. 1001 (3) (2-2)  Zoology

Bot. 1001 (3) (2-2) Botany

1. 1001 (3) (2-2) Industrial Chemistry

Chem. 1001 (3) (2-2) Chemistry

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Myan.  1002	Myanmar	3	2	2
Eng.  1002	English	3	2	2
MB.  1102	Importance of Microorganisms in Nature	4	3	2
Elective 1	*	3	2	2
Elective 2	*	3	2	2
AM. 1002	Aspects of Myanmar	3	2	2
Total		19	13	12

Total Credit – 19 points

Total hours - 25

Foundation Courses

Eng 1002 (3) (2-2) English

Myan. 1002 (3) (2-2) Myanmar

Core Course

MB.1102 (4) (3-2) Importance of Microorganisms in Nature (Botany)

Elective Courses

Zool. 1002 (3) (2-2)  Zoology

Bot. 1002 (3) (2-2) Botany

1. 1002 (3) (2-2) Industrial Chemistry

Chem. 1002 (3) (2-2) Chemistry

 

Importance of Microorganisms in Nature

Module No. MB 1102

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This module deals the microorganisms are ubiquitous in the environment, where they have a variety of essential functions and they are essential role in the natural recycling of living material.

Learning Outcomes

• In the end of this module students will understand microorganisms are required to maintain a healthy environment.

Not only do they recycle natural wastes and dead animal and plant matter, they also produce many of the nutrients that plants need to grow.

BOTANY SPECIALIZATION

 Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng  2001	English	3	2	2
Bot  2101	Survey of Plant Kingdom I	4	3	2
Bot  2102	Angiosperms I	4	3	2
Bot  2103	Genetics	4	3	2
Elective 1	*	3	2	2
Elective 2	*	3	2	2
Total		21	15	12

Total Credit – 21 points

Total hours - 27

Foundation Course

Eng  2001                                 English

Core Courses

Bot  2101                                Survey of Plant Kingdom I

Bot  2102                                Angiosperms I

Bot  2103                                Genetics

Elective Courses

Bot       2104                           Ecology

Bot       2105                           Introduction to Evolution

Zool     2001                           Invertebrate Zoology

Chem   2001                           Organic Chemistry

 

* A student can choose any two elective courses offered from the Department of Botany, Zoology and Chemistry to fulfill a total of 21 credit points.

 

Elective Course for Other Specialization

Bot     2001                             Plant Taxonomy I

 

Survey of the Plant Kingdom

Module No. Bot 2101

1^st Semester

Course Description

The basic strategies for classifying organism. Major groups of photosynthetic organisms including prokaryotes, protists and higher plants, as well as fungi, will be presented with on emphasis on life cycles.

Learning Outcomes

Student will be able to

• explain the principles of phylogenetics,
• describe the evolution of fungi and photosynthetic organisms from cyanobacteria to angiosperm.
• characterize and distinguish photosynthetic organisms from fungi
• understand diverse plant life cycle.

 

Angiospermae I

Module No. Bot 2102

1^st Semester

Course Description

Angiospermae I, deals with the classification and naming of the plants. The naming of the plant is known as Nomenclature. To understand the two types of classification with (i) artificial and (ii) natural or phylogenetics.

Learning Outcomes

• This module gives to student for study the classification system of five kingdoms.
• Finally they studied the analyses primarily utilization molecular data by APG1, APG II and APG III and study of diversity of plant types.

 

Genetics I

Module No. Bot 2103

1^st Semester

 Course Description

This course include the study of DNA, genes and heredity. It includes the study of gene development, structure and functions in plants, animals and humans with focus on the characteristics of a species are passed from one generation to the next.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will have the knowledge and skills to explain the key concepts in population, evolutionary and quantitatives genetics including the basic of genetic varration, heritavility role of migration and mutation.

 

Ecology

Module No. Bot 2104

1^st Semester

Course Description

This course provides a background in the fundamental principles of ecological science, including concepts of natural selection, population and community ecology, biodiversity and sustainability. Goal of Ecology is to understand the describution and abundance of living things in the physical environment.

Learning Outcomes

• It provides new knowledge of the interdependence between people and natural that is vital for food production, maintain clean air, water and sustaining biodiversity in a changing climate.

 

Introduction to Evolution

Module No. Bot 2105

1^st Semester

 Course Description

This course is a broad introduction to evolutionary biology including natural selection and micro-evolution, phylogeny, speciation, molecular-evolution, macro evolution and the fossils records.

Learning Outcomes

• Evolution influences every aspect of the form and behavior of organisms.
• Most prominent are the specific behavioural and physical adaptations that are the outcome and natural selection.
• These adaptations increase fitness by aiding activities such as finding food, avoidisy predators or attracting mates.

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng  2002	English	3	2	2
Bot  2106	Survey of Plant Kingdom II	4	3	2
Bot  2107	Angiosperms II	4	3	2
Bot  2108	Cytogenetics	4	3	2
Elective 1	*	3	2	2
Elective 2	*	3	2	2
Total		21	15	12

Total Credit – 21 points

Total hours - 27

Foundation Course

Eng  2002                              English

Core Courses

Bot  2106                                Survey of Plant Kingdom II

Bot  2107                                Angiosperms II

Bot  2108                                Cytogenetics

Elective Courses

Bot       2109                           Horticulture

Bot       2110                           Plant Pathology

Zool     2002                            Vertibrate Zoology

Chem   2002                            Organic Chemistry II

 

*A student can choose any two elective courses offered from the Department of Botany, Zoology and Chemistry to fulfill a total of 21 credit points.

 

Elective Course for Other Specialization

Bot     2002                             Plant Taxonomy II

 

Survey of Plant Kingdom II

Module No. Bot 2106

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This module deals with the evidence of plant life and to learn the deals of paleobotany and to get the knowledge, the formation and kinds of plants.

Learning Outcomes

• The end of this module, a student have to understand diverse plant life cycle and understand major threats to plant biodiversity (the basic founds and functions of seed plants).

 

Angiospermae II

Module No. Bot 2107

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

Angiospermae Ii deals the flowering plants with three pores or furrows of pollens of Eudicot and to make the taxonomic description, floral formula and systematic relationship of Eudicots.

Learning Outcomes

• Success of Angiosperm is due to two to novel reproductive structures flowers and fruits.
• The function of flowers is to ensure pollinations.

 

Genetics II

Module No. Bot 2108

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

This modules include; structure and functions of genes, chromosomes and genome biological variation resulting from recombination, mutation and selection, population genetics, use of genetics methods. To analyze protein function, gene regulation and inherited diseases.

Learning Outcomes

• Comprehensive, detailed understanding of the chemical basis of heredity.
• Comprehensive and detailed understanding of genetic methodology and how quantification of heritable traits in families and populations provides insight into cellular and molecular mechanisms.

 

Horticulture

Module No. Bot 2109

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

This course is designed to introduce the students to the basic concepts and skills utilized in horticulture. Students will receive and introduction to basic botanical concepts such as morphology, anatomy, taxonomy, physiology, genetics and propagation as they apply to horticulture. Horticultural crops are diverse, they introduce annual and perennial species, delicions fruits and vegetables, and decorative indoor and landscape plants.

Learning Outcomes

When student complete this course, they will be able to

• Demonstrate a working knowledge and appreciation of the diversity of plants, their culture and utilization.
• Apply horticulturial principles to the successful growth and production of horticultural plants.

 

Plant Pathology

Module No. Bot 2110

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

Recognition and identification of plant diseases and their causes and development. The course is designed to give each student practical experience in dealing with a wide assay of plant diseases, symptom expressions, caused agents and interactions with environmental factors encountered in the field.

Learning Outcomes

• The general bases of plant disease caused by biotic ad abiotic agents.
• Major infective crop diseases with servere economic impact.
• The measurement of disease symptoms.

Principle of disease control in according to the recent legislation of inteqrated or biological disease management.

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MICROBIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng. 2001	English	3	2	2
MB. 2101	Bacteriology	4	3	2
MB. 2102	Diversity of the Microbial World I	4	3	2
MB. 2103	Plant Microbiology	4	3	2
Elective 1	*	3	2	2
Elective 2	*	3	2	2
Total		21	15	12

Total credit – 21,

Total hours - 27

Foundation Course

Eng 2001(3) (2-2) English

Core Courses

1. 2101 (4) (3-2) Bacteriology (Zoology)
2. 2102 (4) (3-2) Diversity of the Microbial World I (Botany)
3. 2103 (4) (3-2) Plant Microbiology (Botany)

Elective Courses

Zool. 2001 (3) (2-2)  Zoology

Bot. 2001 (3) (2-2) Botany

Chem. 2001 (3) (2-2) Botany

 

Diversity of the Microbial World I

Module No. MB 2102

1^st Semester

 Course Description

The goal of the course is to teach graduate students how to discover, cultivate, and isolate diverse microorganism catalyzing a breath of chemical transformations, as well as how to perform molecular and computational analyses relevant to their study.

Learning Outcomes

• Students understand the microbes, or microorganisms, are tiny living beings that cannot be seen by the naked eye. They can live in many places, from the freezing iciness of glaciers to the boiling hot springs’ water, to the insides of other organisms, like termites or humans.

 

Plant Microbiology

Module No. MB 2103

1^st Semester

 Course Description

The course includes weekly, hands-on laboratory activities that cover handling bacteria, isolating bacteria from plants, monitoring bacterial growth in plants, monitoring plant symptoms development, and the genetic control of bacterial and plant interactions.

Learning Outcomes

• In the end of this course, a student have understand define plant related fungi, define the mechanic and chemical barriers of infection.

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng. 2002	English	3	2	2
MB. 2104	Microbial Ecology	4	3	2
MB. 2105	Diversity of the Microbial World II	4	3	2
MB. 2106	Water Microbiology	4	3	2
Elective 1	*	3	2	2
Elective 2	*	3	2	2
Total		21	15	12

Total credit – 21

Total hours - 27

Foundation Course

Eng 2002(3) (2-2) English

Core Courses

1. 2104 (4) (3-2) Microbial Ecology (Zoology)
2. 2105 (4) (3-2) Diversity of the Microbial World II (Zoology)
3. 2106 (4) (3-2) Water Microbiology (Botany)

Elective Courses

Zool. 2002 (3) (2-2)  Zoology

Bot. 2002 (3) (2-2) Botany

Chem. 2002 (3) (2-2) Organic Chemistry

 

Water Microbiology

Module No. MB 2106

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

The course provides a thorough training in water microbiology, including natural and artificial water environments. Students will be also introduced to key elements of water monitoring, the impact of climate change, conservation of aquatic ecosystems, and water reclamation and reuse.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students should have learned about the types of microorganisms present in water and the methods to determine the potability of water using standard qualitative and quantitative procedures. They should be able to determine the quality of water samples using the membrane filter method.

BOTANY SPECIALIZATION

Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng  3001	English	3	2	2
Bot   3101/3201	Medicinal Plants	4	3	2
Bot  3102/3202	Plant Cytology and Anatomy	4	3	2
Bot  3103/3203	Plant Physiology I	4	3	2
Bot  3104/3204	Environmental Biology	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total Credit – 22 points

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 3001                                 English

 

Core Courses

Bot  3101/3201                                   Medicinal Plants

Bot  3102/3202                                   Plant Cytology and Anatomy

Bot  3103/3203                                   Plant Physiology I

Bot  3104/3204                                   Environmental Biology

 

Elective Courses

Bot     3105/3205                                Floristics and Herbarium Techniques

Bot     3106/3206                                Weed Science

Zool    3001                                         Insects of Agricultural Importance

Chem  3001                                         Organic Chemistry III

 

*A student can choose any one elective courses offered from the Department of Botany, Zoology and Chemistry to fulfill a total of 22 credit points.

 

Elective Course for Other Specialization

Bot     3001                             Plant Ecology

 

Medicinal Plants

Module No. Bot 3101

1^st Semester

Course Description

The module deals with medicinal plants are used in traditional medicine practices since pre-historic times. Plant synthesize hundreds of chemical compounds for functions including defense against insects fungi, diseases and herbivorous mammals.

Learning Outcomes

• Medicinal plants may provide three main kinds of benefits (1) health benefits (2) financial benefits and (3) society-wide benefits.

 

Plant Cytology and Anatomy

Module No. Bot 3102

1^st Semester

Course Description

This module deals with the structure of vascular plants from the level of single cell to the level of whole organism and physiological functions of these structures, the structure and functions of plant cells, tissues and organs, explain relationship between the structure and functions of plant cells, tissues and organs, relation of anatomy and environmental factors affecting it.

Learning Outcomes

• The students will attain knowledge of the structure of plant organism from cell to the whole organism level.
• The skills in specimen preparation for microscopic observation, light microscopy and laboratory equipment operation will be attained in the practical training.

 

Plant Physiology I

Module No. Bot 3103

1^st Semester

Course Description

This course provides a systems approach to the normal physiological processes of the body to maintain homeostasis.

Learning Outcomes

• A course outline is a document that benefits students and instructors.
• It is an essential piece when designing any course.
• The course outline has a few purposes.
• By setting course goals and student leading outcomes, you are informing student about the materials they will engage.

 

Environmental Biology

Module No. Bot 3104

1^st Semester

Course Description

Environmental science is a course devoted to integrating our understanding of biological, physical and social sciences through the study laboratory activities, environmental case studies and student projects.

Learning Outcomes

• Environmental biology shall demonstrate the ability to apply the scientific method and quantitative techniques to describe, monitor and understand environmental systems.
• Use interdisciplinary approaches such as ecology, economics, ethics and policy to devise solutions to environmental problems.

 

Floristics and Herbarium Techniques

Module No. Bot 3105

1^st Semester

Course Description

The herbarium is a store hourse of plant materials with valuable data mentioned on their labels. The material in the herbarium remains as permanent record of flora of those regions even the natural topography and the vegetation have changed or extinct. In these the herbarium provide evidence of what one existed.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the working rules in an international herbarium.
• Express how the plant specimen are recorded and stored in the herbariums and determine the plant species by using different keys.

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BOTANY SPECIALIZATION

 Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng  3002	English	3	2	2
Bot   3107/3207	Cell Biology	4	3	2
Bot  3108/3208	Advanced Genetics	4	3	2
Bot  3109/3209	Plant Physiology II	4	3	2
Bot  3110/3210	Applied Ecology	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total Credit – 22 points

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 3002                                             English

 

Core Courses

Bot  3107/3207                                   Cell Biology

Bot  3108/3208                                   Advanced Genetics

Bot  3109/3209                                   Plant Physiology II

Bot  3110/3210                                   Applied Ecology

 

Elective Courses

Bot     3111/3211                                Biochemistry I

Bot     3112/3212                                Plant Geography

Zool    3002                                         Insect Toxicology

Chem  3002                                         Organic Chemistry IV

 

* A student can choose any one elective courses offered from the Department of Botany, Zoology and Chemistry to fulfill a total of 22 credit points.

 

Elective Course for Other Specialization

Bot     3002                             Plant Pathology

 

Cell Biology

Module No. Bot 3107

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This course deals with biology of cells of higher organisms: The structure, function of cells in all their genetic, biochemical aspect; biosynthesis of cellular membranes and organelles; the cytoskeleton and house of protein synthesis.

Learning Outcomes

Students will have the knowledge and skills to

• Acquire knowledge and understanding of the biochemical processes that provide the foundation for all life; the structure and function of cells from different domains and the development of cells and the role of cell specialization in multicellular organisms; broadly understand how biological knowledge is developed, and apply this framework to critically engage with new biological scenarios.

 

Cytogenetics

Module No. Bot 3108

2^nd Semester

Course Description

A study of different aspects of the cell which affect inheritance. The purpose of the course is to provide a working knowledge of cytogenetics, the preparation of materials for study and the importance of chromosomal variations in structure and number in such fields as plant and animal breeding, population genetics, evolutionary genetics and taxonomy.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to

• Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of human cytogenetics and human disease;
• Understand and investigate the cause and effect of chromosome abnormalities knowledge of the cytogenetic disorders and clinical diagnosis.

 

Plant Physiology II

Module No. Bot 3109

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This course provides a systems approach to the normal physiological processes of the body to maintain homeostasis.

Learning Outcomes

• A course outline is a document that benefits students and instructors.
• It is an essential piece when designing any course.
• The course outline has a few purposes.
• By setting course goals and student leading outcomes, you are informing student about the materials they will engage.

 

Biodiversity and conservation

Module No. Bot 3110

2^nd Semester

Course Description

The most important forest, land and water conservation issues around the world are the result of complex processes.

Learning Outcomes

• Our students are well-prepared for careers or graduate studies in the biological sciences.
• Many pursue graduate studies or find jobs in consulting, restoration and government.

 

Plant Tissue Culture

Module No. Bot 3111

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

Tissue culture is a course designed to provide students with hands on experience in the proper laboratory methology and technique associated with various cell and tissue cultures. Plant tissue culture is the science of growing plant cells tissues or organs isolated from the mother plant, on artificial media. In includes techniques and methods used to research into many botanical disciplines and has several practical objectives.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to grow, maintain and manipulate plant material in a laboratory setting for research breeding purposes and explain and discuss the requirements for in vitroplant growth regarding plant hormones and nutrients.

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MICROBIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng. 3001	English	3	2	2
MB. 3101/3201	Soil Microbiology	4	3	2
MB. 3102/3202	Virology	4	3	2
MB. 3103/3203	Microbial Biochemistry	4	3	2
MB. 3104/3204	Algal Microbiology	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total credit – 22

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 3001(3) (2-2) English

Core Courses

1. 3101 (4) (3-2) Soil Microbiology (Botany)
2. 3102 (4) (3-2) Virology
3. 3103 (4) (3-2) Microbial Biochemistry (Zoology)
4. 3104 (4) (3-2) Algal Microbiology (Botany)

Elective Courses

1. 3105 (3) (2-2) Microbial Evolution (Zoology)
2. 3106 (3) (2-2) Plant Viruses and Sub-viral Agents (Botany)

Bot. 3001 (3) (2-2) Botany

Zool. 3001 (3) (2-2) Zoology

Chem. 3001 (3) (2-2) Organic Chemistry

 

Soil Microbiology

Module No. MB 3101

1^st Semester

Course Description

This course covers the ecology of microbes by high lighting their interactions with each other and the environment. An emphasis is placed on soil microbes, such as soil algae, bacteria, actinomycetes, bacteriophages, protozoa, nematodes, and fungi.

Learning Outcomes

• Each student will have a clear understanding of soil microbiology.

 

Algal Microbiology

Module No. MB 3104

1^st Semester

 Course Description

The course provides Algal thorough training in water microbiology including the major microbial biomes in fresh water systems.

Learning Outcomes

• The main outcomes of the Algal Microbiology assessed in freshwater algae and nutrient status of the environment.

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng. 3002	English	3	2	2
MB. 3107/3207	Yeast Microbiology and Its application	4	3	2
MB. 3108/3208	Microbial Physiology	4	3	2
MB. 3109/3209	Microbial Molecular Cell Biology	4	3	2
MB. 3110/3210	Microbial Genetics	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total credit – 22

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 3002 (3) (2-2) English

Core Courses

1. 3107 (4) (3-2) Yeast Microbiology and Its application (Botany)
2. 3108 (4) (3-2) Microbial Physiology (Zoology)
3. 3109 (4) (3-2) Microbial Molecular Cell Biology (Zoology)
4. 3110 (4) (3-2) Microbial Genetics (Botany)

Elective Courses

1. 3111 (3) (2-2) Research Methodology (Botany)
2. 3112 (3) (2-2) Fishery Microbiology (Zoology)

Bot. 3002 (3) (2-2) Botany

Zool. 3002 (3) (2-2) Zoology

Chem. 3002 (3) (2-2) Organic Chemistry

 

Yeast Microbiology and its Application

Module No. MB 3107

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

This course aims to provide students a detailed study of application including introducing to yeast, yeast growth and the cell cycle, yeast cell architecture and function, yeast metabolism and application of yeast.

Learning Outcomes

• Outcomes from this study showed, students will be able to understand and know basic microbiology which is necessary for an understanding of microbial processes in the production of beer, and wine from the yeast.

 

Microbial Genetics

Module No. MB 3110

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

The course is intended as a comprehensive description of microbes with a primary focus on bacteria and viruses. The course is organized: nature of DNA, types of RNA, DNA replication, the central Dogma, the genetics of animals viruses, mutations and DNA recombination events.

Learning Outcomes

• A broad knowledge of bacterial genetics and genomics that can serve as a foundation for advanced studies, diverse careers and understanding our world.

 

Research Methodology

Module No. MB 3111

2^nd Semester

Course Description

The course focuses on behavior and work in a microbiological laboratory, procedures of sterilization, sampling for various environments determination of cell counts with microscope, analysis of the microbiological quality of different environments and fermentation processes in biotechnology.

Learning Outcomes

This paper will help the students in many other practical disciplines that apply the techniques of aseptic work, sterilization and disinfection, or work with laboratory cultures.

BOTANY SPECIALIZATION

Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng  4001	English	3	2	2
Bot   4101/4201	Plant Systematics	4	3	2
Bot   4102/4202	Pharmacognosy	4	3	2
Bot   4103/4203	Microbiology	4	3	2
Bot   4104/4204	Plant Tissue Culture	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total Credit – 22 points

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 4001                                             English

 

Core Courses

Bot  4101/4201                                   Plant Systematics

Bot  4102/4202                                   Pharmacognosy

Bot  4103/4203                                   Microbiology

Bot  4104/4204                                   Plant Tissue Culture

 

Elective Courses

Bot     4105/4205                                Research Methodology

Bot     4106/4206                                Mineral Nutrition of  Plant

 

* A student can choose any one elective courses offered from the Department of Botany to fulfill a total of 22 credit points.

 

Plant Systematics

Module No. Bot 4101

1^st Semester

 Course Description

The Plant Systematics to provide natural or  phylogenetic relationship and understanding of evolutionary process and relationship.

Learning Outcomes

• It is hoped that students will be understand acquire basic knowledge skill and values with the study of Plant Systematics.

 

Pharmacognosy

Module No. Bot 4102

1^st Semester

 Course Description

Understanding the role of natural products in research and development of drugs as well as in disease prevention and treatment. Acquisition of basic knowledge and skills in quality control of herbal drugs and products.

Learning Outcomes

• The study of pharmacognosy is important part of pharmaceutical research and development.
• It is important to make arrange the systematic position of drugs plant and investigate the plant drugs, systematically, to analyze the sample drugs, to make separation and isolation of plant drugs constituents by various methods and to study the primary and secondary metabolites.
• Because of the study of pharmacognosy, the students will give the knowledge of the way forward for drug discovery and development.

 

Applied Microbiology

Module No. Bot 4103

1^st Semester

 Course Description

Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills including microscopy, aseptic technique, staining culture method and identification of microorganism. An introduction to microbiology provides the basic biology of bacteria as well as a molecular biology and microbial genetics.

Learning Outcomes

• Students are expected to gain a fundamental understanding of how microorganisms are utilized and controlled for the benefit of human-kind and laboratory skills needed to study these application.

 

Biochemistry

Module No. Bot 4104

1^st Semester

 Course Description

Biochemistry deals with the chemical characteristics of carbohydrate, the tricarboxylic acid cycle or the “Krebs” cycle. And detail to study the enzyme activity.

Learning Outcomes

• The studies will give very wide scope and knowledge of living process not only students but also for other interested peoples.

 

Research Methodology

Module No. Bot 4105

1^st Semester

 Course Description

Research Methodology construct a concept and property of Building Block of Research, and to presume Research Tools and it’s framework.

Learning Outcomes

• At the end of this study, provide for student to solve the specific problem of research and to construct a concept and finally create a good researcher in the science world.

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng  4002	English	3	2	2
Bot   4107/4207	Biochemistry II	4	3	2
Bot   4108/4208	Plant Biotechnology	4	3	2
Bot   4109/4209	Applied Microbiology	4	3	2
Bot   4110/4210	Biodiversity and Conservation	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total Credit – 22 points

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 4002                                             English

 

Core Courses

Bot  4107/4207                                   Biochemistry II

Bot  4108/4208                                   Plant Biotechnology 

Bot  4109/4209                                   Applied Microbiology

Bot  4110/4210                                   Biodiversity and conservation

 

Elective Courses

Bot     4111/4211                                Molecular Biology

Bot     4112/4212                                Biostatistics I

 

* A student can choose any one elective courses offered from the Department of Botany to fulfill a total of 22 credit points.

Note :  Project paper must be submitted by each group not more than 10 students in Fourth Year Second Semester. Group paper presentation must be included.

 

Applied Ecology

Module No. Bot 4107

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Applied Ecology deals with the study of the Biological control and the human Population “problem”, and how to know about the study of the combatting the spread of Exotic.

Learning Outcomes

• At the end of study for Applied Ecology, the student can understand own the ability for attainment of knowledge such as introduction of exotic species, waste and pollution and conservation. 

 

Plant Biotechnology

Module No. Bot 4108

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This course expores the historical development, concept of gene from one gene one enzyme to packaging of DNA, plasmid and vector, Principle of Recombinant Technology together with gene cloning to different host organism. Biofuels from Microalgae including efficient use of sunlight, reduction of energy input, scarcity of raw materials, lipid accumulation, strain improvement are incorporated.

Learning Outcomes

• All the end of this study, a student understand how gene functions are important and its different components and well undertaken in the essential requirement for an effective gene expression system.

 

Applied Microbiology

Module No. Bot 4109

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

The course gives on the utilization and application of microbes in different products and processes and the importance of disease-causing organisms as the  relate to these processes and public health. Topic include identification of microorganisms and diagnostics food and beverage fermentations, microbial metabolites, biofuels, environmental biotechnology.

Learning Outcomes

• At the end of the study, the student can understand the water pollution by microorganisms and chemicals, the water testing and treatment, how food spoilage is due to the growth of microorganisms on food products, the metal-microbe interaction and the bioteaching.

 

Biostatistics

Module No. Bot 4110

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts involved in using samples data to make inference about population. Included the study to measures of central tendency and dispersion, finite probability distributions, statistical inferences from large and samples linear regression and correlation.

Learning Outcomes

• The study of biostatistics provides tools and techniques for collecting data and then summarizing, analyzing and interpreting it.

 

Molecular Biology

Module No. Bot 4111

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This module reveals that to know about the chemical Building-Blocks of life.

Learning Outcomes

Molecular Biology reveals to student to understand the kinds of RNA, ribosomes are protein synthesizing machines and the differences between the Prokaryotic and the Eukaryotic cells in living organisms.

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MICROBIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng. 4001	English	3	2	2
MB. 4101/4201	Immunology	4	3	2
MB. 4102/4202	Human Microbial Diseases Causes and Control	4	3	2
MB. 4103/4203	Environmental Microbiology I	4	3	2
MB. 4104/4204	Agricultural Microbiology	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total credit – 22

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 4001(3) (2-2) English

Core Courses

1. 4101 (4) (3-2) Immunology (Zoology)
2. 4102 (4) (3-2) Human Microbial Diseases, Causes and Control (Zoology)
3. 4103 (4) (3-2) Environmental Microbiology I (Botany)
4. 4104 (4) (3-2) Agricultural Microbiology (Botany)

Elective Courses

1. 4105 (3) (2-2) Biostatistics (Zoology)
2. 4106 (3) (2-2) Air Microbiology (Aeromicrobiology) (Botany)

 

Environmental Microbiology

Module No. MB 4103/4203

1^st Semester

Course Description

The Environmental Microbiology provides a general introduction to the sewage, sewage treatment and waste as a resource. It will cover topics including: water pollution management, biofiltration, Biodeterioration and microbial plastics. 

Learning Outcomes

• The end of this module provides to students have some microorganisms are able to degrade petrol and petroleum products entering as oil pollutants due to oil spoils in the marine environment and also provide microorganism is of prime importance in furthering their knowledge on environment. 

 

Agricultural Microbiology

Module No. MB 4104/4204

1^st Semester

Course Description

Agricultural microbiology is a branch of microbiology dealing with plant-associated microbes and plant and animal diseases. It also deals with the microbiology of soil fertility, such as microbial degradation of  organic matter and soil nutrient transformations.

Learning Outcomes

In this study of Agricultural Microbiology provides

• concepts of effective microorganism and production of mycorrhizal biofertilizers for crop production.

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng. 4002	English	3	2	2
MB. 4107/4207	Pharmaceutical Microbiology	4	3	2
MB. 4108/4208	Environmental Microbiology II	4	3	2
MB. 4109/4209	Microbial Biotechnology	4	3	2
MB. 4110/4210	Food and Diary Microbiology	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total credit – 22

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 4002 (3) (2-2) English

Core Courses

1. 4107 (4) (3-2) Pharmaceutical Microbiology (Botany)
2. 4108 (4) (3-2) Environmental Microbiology II (Zoology)
3. 4109 (4) (3-2) Microbial Biotechnology
4. 4110 (4) (3-2) Food and Diary Microbiology

Elective Courses

1. 4111 (3) (2-2) Industrial Microbiology (Botany)
2. 4112 (3) (2-2) Biophysics (Zoology)

 

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Module No. MB 4107/4207

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

This module entails the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance development as well as microbiological quality control in drug production.

Learning Outcomes

• The paper manipulates the aseptic transfer of microorganism culture to the different sterile media.
• It debate the relations of microorganisms and antimicrobial agents.
• It can inspects the microbial growth with different antimicrobial agents.

 

Microbial Biotechnology

Module No. MB 4109/4209

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Microbial biotechnology provides an overview of how microbes (eg.bacteria, viruses and yeast) are manipulated to solve practical problems through biotechnology.

Learning Outcomes

• This subject introduces students to microbial biotechnology, the use of microbes to generate useful products or to degrade wastes (bioremediation).

 

Industrial Microbiology

Module No. MB 4111/4211

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Industrial microbiology deals with industrial production of products by using fermenters. This module concerns the application of microorganisms in production of microbial products, organic acids, antibiotics, amino acids, enzymes and vitamins.

Learning Outcomes

It should be able to demonstrate a familiarity with the wide diversity of microbes, and their potential for use in microbial biotechnology and a knowledge of microbial gene and genomes structure and function and how these can be manipulated.

BOTANY SPECIALIZATION

Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng  3001	English	3	2	2
Bot   3101/3201	Medicinal Plants	4	3	2
Bot  3102/3202	Plant Cytology and Anatomy	4	3	2
Bot  3103/3203	Plant Physiology I	4	3	2
Bot  3104/3204	Environmental Biology	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total Credit – 22 points

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 3001                                 English

 

Core Courses

Bot  3101/3201                                   Medicinal Plants

Bot  3102/3202                                   Plant Cytology and Anatomy

Bot  3103/3203                                   Plant Physiology I

Bot  3104/3204                                   Environmental Biology

 

Elective Courses

Bot     3105/3205                                Floristics and Herbarium Techniques

Bot     3106/3206                                Weed Science

Zool    3001                                         Insects of Agricultural Importance

Chem  3001                                         Organic Chemistry III

 

*A student can choose any one elective courses offered from the Department of Botany, Zoology and Chemistry to fulfill a total of 22 credit points.

 

Elective Course for Other Specialization

Bot     3001                             Plant Ecology

 

Medicinal Plants

Module No. Bot 3101

1^st Semester

Course Description

The module deals with medicinal plants are used in traditional medicine practices since pre-historic times. Plant synthesize hundreds of chemical compounds for functions including defense against insects fungi, diseases and herbivorous mammals.

Learning Outcomes

• Medicinal plants may provide three main kinds of benefits (1) health benefits (2) financial benefits and (3) society-wide benefits.

 

Plant Cytology and Anatomy

Module No. Bot 3102

1^st Semester

Course Description

This module deals with the structure of vascular plants from the level of single cell to the level of whole organism and physiological functions of these structures, the structure and functions of plant cells, tissues and organs, explain relationship between the structure and functions of plant cells, tissues and organs, relation of anatomy and environmental factors affecting it.

Learning Outcomes

• The students will attain knowledge of the structure of plant organism from cell to the whole organism level.
• The skills in specimen preparation for microscopic observation, light microscopy and laboratory equipment operation will be attained in the practical training.

 

Plant Physiology I

Module No. Bot 3103

1^st Semester

Course Description

This course provides a systems approach to the normal physiological processes of the body to maintain homeostasis.

Learning Outcomes

• A course outline is a document that benefits students and instructors.
• It is an essential piece when designing any course.
• The course outline has a few purposes.
• By setting course goals and student leading outcomes, you are informing student about the materials they will engage.

 

Environmental Biology

Module No. Bot 3104

1^st Semester

Course Description

Environmental science is a course devoted to integrating our understanding of biological, physical and social sciences through the study laboratory activities, environmental case studies and student projects.

Learning Outcomes

• Environmental biology shall demonstrate the ability to apply the scientific method and quantitative techniques to describe, monitor and understand environmental systems.
• Use interdisciplinary approaches such as ecology, economics, ethics and policy to devise solutions to environmental problems.

 

Floristics and Herbarium Techniques

Module No. Bot 3105

1^st Semester

Course Description

The herbarium is a store hourse of plant materials with valuable data mentioned on their labels. The material in the herbarium remains as permanent record of flora of those regions even the natural topography and the vegetation have changed or extinct. In these the herbarium provide evidence of what one existed.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the working rules in an international herbarium.
• Express how the plant specimen are recorded and stored in the herbariums and determine the plant species by using different keys.

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BOTANY SPECIALIZATION

 Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng  3002	English	3	2	2
Bot   3107/3207	Cell Biology	4	3	2
Bot  3108/3208	Advanced Genetics	4	3	2
Bot  3109/3209	Plant Physiology II	4	3	2
Bot  3110/3210	Applied Ecology	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total Credit – 22 points

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 3002                                             English

 

Core Courses

Bot  3107/3207                                   Cell Biology

Bot  3108/3208                                   Advanced Genetics

Bot  3109/3209                                   Plant Physiology II

Bot  3110/3210                                   Applied Ecology

 

Elective Courses

Bot     3111/3211                                Biochemistry I

Bot     3112/3212                                Plant Geography

Zool    3002                                         Insect Toxicology

Chem  3002                                         Organic Chemistry IV

 

* A student can choose any one elective courses offered from the Department of Botany, Zoology and Chemistry to fulfill a total of 22 credit points.

 

Elective Course for Other Specialization

Bot     3002                             Plant Pathology

 

Cell Biology

Module No. Bot 3107

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This course deals with biology of cells of higher organisms: The structure, function of cells in all their genetic, biochemical aspect; biosynthesis of cellular membranes and organelles; the cytoskeleton and house of protein synthesis.

Learning Outcomes

Students will have the knowledge and skills to

• Acquire knowledge and understanding of the biochemical processes that provide the foundation for all life; the structure and function of cells from different domains and the development of cells and the role of cell specialization in multicellular organisms; broadly understand how biological knowledge is developed, and apply this framework to critically engage with new biological scenarios.

 

Cytogenetics

Module No. Bot 3108

2^nd Semester

Course Description

A study of different aspects of the cell which affect inheritance. The purpose of the course is to provide a working knowledge of cytogenetics, the preparation of materials for study and the importance of chromosomal variations in structure and number in such fields as plant and animal breeding, population genetics, evolutionary genetics and taxonomy.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to

• Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of human cytogenetics and human disease;
• Understand and investigate the cause and effect of chromosome abnormalities knowledge of the cytogenetic disorders and clinical diagnosis.

 

Plant Physiology II

Module No. Bot 3109

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This course provides a systems approach to the normal physiological processes of the body to maintain homeostasis.

Learning Outcomes

• A course outline is a document that benefits students and instructors.
• It is an essential piece when designing any course.
• The course outline has a few purposes.
• By setting course goals and student leading outcomes, you are informing student about the materials they will engage.

 

Biodiversity and conservation

Module No. Bot 3110

2^nd Semester

Course Description

The most important forest, land and water conservation issues around the world are the result of complex processes.

Learning Outcomes

• Our students are well-prepared for careers or graduate studies in the biological sciences.
• Many pursue graduate studies or find jobs in consulting, restoration and government.

 

Plant Tissue Culture

Module No. Bot 3111

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

Tissue culture is a course designed to provide students with hands on experience in the proper laboratory methology and technique associated with various cell and tissue cultures. Plant tissue culture is the science of growing plant cells tissues or organs isolated from the mother plant, on artificial media. In includes techniques and methods used to research into many botanical disciplines and has several practical objectives.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to grow, maintain and manipulate plant material in a laboratory setting for research breeding purposes and explain and discuss the requirements for in vitroplant growth regarding plant hormones and nutrients.

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MICROBIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng. 3001	English	3	2	2
MB. 3101/3201	Soil Microbiology	4	3	2
MB. 3102/3202	Virology	4	3	2
MB. 3103/3203	Microbial Biochemistry	4	3	2
MB. 3104/3204	Algal Microbiology	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total credit – 22

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 3001(3) (2-2) English

Core Courses

1. 3101 (4) (3-2) Soil Microbiology (Botany)
2. 3102 (4) (3-2) Virology
3. 3103 (4) (3-2) Microbial Biochemistry (Zoology)
4. 3104 (4) (3-2) Algal Microbiology (Botany)

Elective Courses

1. 3105 (3) (2-2) Microbial Evolution (Zoology)
2. 3106 (3) (2-2) Plant Viruses and Sub-viral Agents (Botany)

Bot. 3001 (3) (2-2) Botany

Zool. 3001 (3) (2-2) Zoology

Chem. 3001 (3) (2-2) Organic Chemistry

 

Soil Microbiology

Module No. MB 3101

1^st Semester

Course Description

This course covers the ecology of microbes by high lighting their interactions with each other and the environment. An emphasis is placed on soil microbes, such as soil algae, bacteria, actinomycetes, bacteriophages, protozoa, nematodes, and fungi.

Learning Outcomes

• Each student will have a clear understanding of soil microbiology.

 

Algal Microbiology

Module No. MB 3104

1^st Semester

 Course Description

The course provides Algal thorough training in water microbiology including the major microbial biomes in fresh water systems.

Learning Outcomes

• The main outcomes of the Algal Microbiology assessed in freshwater algae and nutrient status of the environment.

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng. 3002	English	3	2	2
MB. 3107/3207	Yeast Microbiology and Its application	4	3	2
MB. 3108/3208	Microbial Physiology	4	3	2
MB. 3109/3209	Microbial Molecular Cell Biology	4	3	2
MB. 3110/3210	Microbial Genetics	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total credit – 22

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 3002 (3) (2-2) English

Core Courses

1. 3107 (4) (3-2) Yeast Microbiology and Its application (Botany)
2. 3108 (4) (3-2) Microbial Physiology (Zoology)
3. 3109 (4) (3-2) Microbial Molecular Cell Biology (Zoology)
4. 3110 (4) (3-2) Microbial Genetics (Botany)

Elective Courses

1. 3111 (3) (2-2) Research Methodology (Botany)
2. 3112 (3) (2-2) Fishery Microbiology (Zoology)

Bot. 3002 (3) (2-2) Botany

Zool. 3002 (3) (2-2) Zoology

Chem. 3002 (3) (2-2) Organic Chemistry

 

Yeast Microbiology and its Application

Module No. MB 3107

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

This course aims to provide students a detailed study of application including introducing to yeast, yeast growth and the cell cycle, yeast cell architecture and function, yeast metabolism and application of yeast.

Learning Outcomes

• Outcomes from this study showed, students will be able to understand and know basic microbiology which is necessary for an understanding of microbial processes in the production of beer, and wine from the yeast.

 

Microbial Genetics

Module No. MB 3110

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

The course is intended as a comprehensive description of microbes with a primary focus on bacteria and viruses. The course is organized: nature of DNA, types of RNA, DNA replication, the central Dogma, the genetics of animals viruses, mutations and DNA recombination events.

Learning Outcomes

• A broad knowledge of bacterial genetics and genomics that can serve as a foundation for advanced studies, diverse careers and understanding our world.

 

Research Methodology

Module No. MB 3111

2^nd Semester

Course Description

The course focuses on behavior and work in a microbiological laboratory, procedures of sterilization, sampling for various environments determination of cell counts with microscope, analysis of the microbiological quality of different environments and fermentation processes in biotechnology.

Learning Outcomes

This paper will help the students in many other practical disciplines that apply the techniques of aseptic work, sterilization and disinfection, or work with laboratory cultures.

BOTANY SPECIALIZATION

Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng  4001	English	3	2	2
Bot   4101/4201	Plant Systematics	4	3	2
Bot   4102/4202	Pharmacognosy	4	3	2
Bot   4103/4203	Microbiology	4	3	2
Bot   4104/4204	Plant Tissue Culture	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total Credit – 22 points

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 4001                                             English

 

Core Courses

Bot  4101/4201                                   Plant Systematics

Bot  4102/4202                                   Pharmacognosy

Bot  4103/4203                                   Microbiology

Bot  4104/4204                                   Plant Tissue Culture

 

Elective Courses

Bot     4105/4205                                Research Methodology

Bot     4106/4206                                Mineral Nutrition of  Plant

 

* A student can choose any one elective courses offered from the Department of Botany to fulfill a total of 22 credit points.

 

Plant Systematics

Module No. Bot 4101

1^st Semester

 Course Description

The Plant Systematics to provide natural or  phylogenetic relationship and understanding of evolutionary process and relationship.

Learning Outcomes

• It is hoped that students will be understand acquire basic knowledge skill and values with the study of Plant Systematics.

 

Pharmacognosy

Module No. Bot 4102

1^st Semester

 Course Description

Understanding the role of natural products in research and development of drugs as well as in disease prevention and treatment. Acquisition of basic knowledge and skills in quality control of herbal drugs and products.

Learning Outcomes

• The study of pharmacognosy is important part of pharmaceutical research and development.
• It is important to make arrange the systematic position of drugs plant and investigate the plant drugs, systematically, to analyze the sample drugs, to make separation and isolation of plant drugs constituents by various methods and to study the primary and secondary metabolites.
• Because of the study of pharmacognosy, the students will give the knowledge of the way forward for drug discovery and development.

 

Applied Microbiology

Module No. Bot 4103

1^st Semester

 Course Description

Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills including microscopy, aseptic technique, staining culture method and identification of microorganism. An introduction to microbiology provides the basic biology of bacteria as well as a molecular biology and microbial genetics.

Learning Outcomes

• Students are expected to gain a fundamental understanding of how microorganisms are utilized and controlled for the benefit of human-kind and laboratory skills needed to study these application.

 

Biochemistry

Module No. Bot 4104

1^st Semester

 Course Description

Biochemistry deals with the chemical characteristics of carbohydrate, the tricarboxylic acid cycle or the “Krebs” cycle. And detail to study the enzyme activity.

Learning Outcomes

• The studies will give very wide scope and knowledge of living process not only students but also for other interested peoples.

 

Research Methodology

Module No. Bot 4105

1^st Semester

 Course Description

Research Methodology construct a concept and property of Building Block of Research, and to presume Research Tools and it’s framework.

Learning Outcomes

• At the end of this study, provide for student to solve the specific problem of research and to construct a concept and finally create a good researcher in the science world.

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng  4002	English	3	2	2
Bot   4107/4207	Biochemistry II	4	3	2
Bot   4108/4208	Plant Biotechnology	4	3	2
Bot   4109/4209	Applied Microbiology	4	3	2
Bot   4110/4210	Biodiversity and Conservation	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total Credit – 22 points

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 4002                                             English

 

Core Courses

Bot  4107/4207                                   Biochemistry II

Bot  4108/4208                                   Plant Biotechnology 

Bot  4109/4209                                   Applied Microbiology

Bot  4110/4210                                   Biodiversity and conservation

 

Elective Courses

Bot     4111/4211                                Molecular Biology

Bot     4112/4212                                Biostatistics I

 

* A student can choose any one elective courses offered from the Department of Botany to fulfill a total of 22 credit points.

Note :  Project paper must be submitted by each group not more than 10 students in Fourth Year Second Semester. Group paper presentation must be included.

 

Applied Ecology

Module No. Bot 4107

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Applied Ecology deals with the study of the Biological control and the human Population “problem”, and how to know about the study of the combatting the spread of Exotic.

Learning Outcomes

• At the end of study for Applied Ecology, the student can understand own the ability for attainment of knowledge such as introduction of exotic species, waste and pollution and conservation. 

 

Plant Biotechnology

Module No. Bot 4108

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This course expores the historical development, concept of gene from one gene one enzyme to packaging of DNA, plasmid and vector, Principle of Recombinant Technology together with gene cloning to different host organism. Biofuels from Microalgae including efficient use of sunlight, reduction of energy input, scarcity of raw materials, lipid accumulation, strain improvement are incorporated.

Learning Outcomes

• All the end of this study, a student understand how gene functions are important and its different components and well undertaken in the essential requirement for an effective gene expression system.

 

Applied Microbiology

Module No. Bot 4109

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

The course gives on the utilization and application of microbes in different products and processes and the importance of disease-causing organisms as the  relate to these processes and public health. Topic include identification of microorganisms and diagnostics food and beverage fermentations, microbial metabolites, biofuels, environmental biotechnology.

Learning Outcomes

• At the end of the study, the student can understand the water pollution by microorganisms and chemicals, the water testing and treatment, how food spoilage is due to the growth of microorganisms on food products, the metal-microbe interaction and the bioteaching.

 

Biostatistics

Module No. Bot 4110

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts involved in using samples data to make inference about population. Included the study to measures of central tendency and dispersion, finite probability distributions, statistical inferences from large and samples linear regression and correlation.

Learning Outcomes

• The study of biostatistics provides tools and techniques for collecting data and then summarizing, analyzing and interpreting it.

 

Molecular Biology

Module No. Bot 4111

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This module reveals that to know about the chemical Building-Blocks of life.

Learning Outcomes

Molecular Biology reveals to student to understand the kinds of RNA, ribosomes are protein synthesizing machines and the differences between the Prokaryotic and the Eukaryotic cells in living organisms.

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MICROBIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng. 4001	English	3	2	2
MB. 4101/4201	Immunology	4	3	2
MB. 4102/4202	Human Microbial Diseases Causes and Control	4	3	2
MB. 4103/4203	Environmental Microbiology I	4	3	2
MB. 4104/4204	Agricultural Microbiology	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total credit – 22

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 4001(3) (2-2) English

Core Courses

1. 4101 (4) (3-2) Immunology (Zoology)
2. 4102 (4) (3-2) Human Microbial Diseases, Causes and Control (Zoology)
3. 4103 (4) (3-2) Environmental Microbiology I (Botany)
4. 4104 (4) (3-2) Agricultural Microbiology (Botany)

Elective Courses

1. 4105 (3) (2-2) Biostatistics (Zoology)
2. 4106 (3) (2-2) Air Microbiology (Aeromicrobiology) (Botany)

 

Environmental Microbiology

Module No. MB 4103/4203

1^st Semester

Course Description

The Environmental Microbiology provides a general introduction to the sewage, sewage treatment and waste as a resource. It will cover topics including: water pollution management, biofiltration, Biodeterioration and microbial plastics. 

Learning Outcomes

• The end of this module provides to students have some microorganisms are able to degrade petrol and petroleum products entering as oil pollutants due to oil spoils in the marine environment and also provide microorganism is of prime importance in furthering their knowledge on environment. 

 

Agricultural Microbiology

Module No. MB 4104/4204

1^st Semester

Course Description

Agricultural microbiology is a branch of microbiology dealing with plant-associated microbes and plant and animal diseases. It also deals with the microbiology of soil fertility, such as microbial degradation of  organic matter and soil nutrient transformations.

Learning Outcomes

In this study of Agricultural Microbiology provides

• concepts of effective microorganism and production of mycorrhizal biofertilizers for crop production.

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Eng. 4002	English	3	2	2
MB. 4107/4207	Pharmaceutical Microbiology	4	3	2
MB. 4108/4208	Environmental Microbiology II	4	3	2
MB. 4109/4209	Microbial Biotechnology	4	3	2
MB. 4110/4210	Food and Diary Microbiology	4	3	2
Elective	*	3	2	2
Total		22	16	12

Total credit – 22

Total hours - 28

Foundation Course

Eng 4002 (3) (2-2) English

Core Courses

1. 4107 (4) (3-2) Pharmaceutical Microbiology (Botany)
2. 4108 (4) (3-2) Environmental Microbiology II (Zoology)
3. 4109 (4) (3-2) Microbial Biotechnology
4. 4110 (4) (3-2) Food and Diary Microbiology

Elective Courses

1. 4111 (3) (2-2) Industrial Microbiology (Botany)
2. 4112 (3) (2-2) Biophysics (Zoology)

 

Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Module No. MB 4107/4207

2^nd Semester

 Course Description

This module entails the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance development as well as microbiological quality control in drug production.

Learning Outcomes

• The paper manipulates the aseptic transfer of microorganism culture to the different sterile media.
• It debate the relations of microorganisms and antimicrobial agents.
• It can inspects the microbial growth with different antimicrobial agents.

 

Microbial Biotechnology

Module No. MB 4109/4209

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Microbial biotechnology provides an overview of how microbes (eg.bacteria, viruses and yeast) are manipulated to solve practical problems through biotechnology.

Learning Outcomes

• This subject introduces students to microbial biotechnology, the use of microbes to generate useful products or to degrade wastes (bioremediation).

 

Industrial Microbiology

Module No. MB 4111/4211

2^nd Semester

Course Description

Industrial microbiology deals with industrial production of products by using fermenters. This module concerns the application of microorganisms in production of microbial products, organic acids, antibiotics, amino acids, enzymes and vitamins.

Learning Outcomes

It should be able to demonstrate a familiarity with the wide diversity of microbes, and their potential for use in microbial biotechnology and a knowledge of microbial gene and genomes structure and function and how these can be manipulated.

BOTANY SPECIALIZATION

Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Bot  5201	Industrial Microbiology	4	3	2
Bot  5202	Advanced Plant Physiology I	4	3	2
Bot  5203	Advanced Pharmacognosy	4	3	2
Bot   5204	Molecular Genetics	4	3	2
Bot  5205	Ethnobotany	4	3	2
Bot  5206	Evolution	4	3	2
Total		24	18	12

Total Credit – 24 points

Total hours - 30

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Bot  5207	Microbial Biotechnology	4	3	2
Bot  5208	Advanced Plant Physiology II	4	3	2
Bot  5209	Industrial and Economic Plants	4	3	2
Bot   5210	Enzymology	4	3	2
Bot  5211	Biostatistics II	4	3	2
Bot  5212	Environmental Education and Ethics	4	3	2
Total		24	18	12

Total Credit – 24 points

Total hours – 30

  

Note  :  Project paper must be submitted by each group not more than 10 students in Third Year Honours Second Semester. Group paper presentation must be included.

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MICROBIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

 Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
MB. 5201	Microbial Fungi and Their Application	4	3	2
MB. 5202	Metabolic Diversity of Microorganisms	4	3	2
MB. 5203	Microbial Symbioses	4	3	2
MB. 5204	Medical and Veterinary Microbiology	4	3	2
MB. 5205	Microbial Diseases in Animals I	4	3	2
MB. 5206	Haematology and Blood Banking	4	3	2
Total		24	18	12

Total credit – 24

Total hours - 30

Core Courses

1. 5201 (4) (3-2) Microbial Fungi and Their Application (Botany)
2. 5202 (4) (3-2) Metabolic Diversity of Microorganisms (Botany)
3. 5203 (4) (3-2) Microbial Symbiosis (Botany)
4. 5204 (4) (3-2) Medical and Veterinary Microbiology (Zoology)
5. 5205 (4) (3-2) Microbial Diseases in Animals I (Zoology)
6. 5206 (4) (3-2) Haematology and Blood Banking (Zoology) 

 

Microbial Fungi and Their Application

Module No. MB 5201

1^st Semester

Course Description

This course will introduce students to the some fungi used directly as food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals.

Learning Outcomes

• This paper provides to students a comprehensive overview of microbial production of food ingredients, antibiotic produced by fermentation, ethanol used extensively for ethanol production for beverages and biofuels and fumaric acid used in food production for flavoring and as a preservative, etc.

 

Metabolic Diversity of Microorganism

Module No. MB 5202

1^st Semester

Course Description

In this course, catabolic and anabolic reaction to obtain precursor metabolites and energy. Metabolism of microorganism linked to cycles of matter with agricultural applications. Aerobic and fermentative metabolism applied to industrial microbiology. Photosynthetic microorganisms; importance in the environment and in obtaining metabolites of industrial interest.

Learning Outcomes

• Metabolic diversity is used as a physiological or ecological concept referring to the metabolic repertoire available to any group of organisms.

 

Microbial Symbioses

Module No. MB 5203

1^st Semester

Course Description

In this course, the number of symbiotic microorganisms and their combined genetic information for exceed that of their hosts. Symbiotic relationships can also be classified by the physical relationship between the two species. Endosymbionts live inside the tissues of the host, while ectosymbionts live outside of their partner species.

Learning Outcomes

• Animal-associated microbes are highly variable, contributing to a diverse set of symbiont-mediated phenotypes and symbiont genotypes, and their interactions, can impact symbiont-based phenotypes across environments, there is potential for extensive variation in fitness outcomes.

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
MB. 5207	Microbial Nutrition, Growth and Control	4	3	2
MB. 5208	Microbial Enzymes and Its Application	4	3	2
MB. 5209	Eutrophication and Freshwater Microorganisms	4	3	2
MB. 5210	DNA Technology and Genomics	4	3	2
MB. 5211	Diagnostic Microbiology	4	3	2
MB. 5212	Microbial Diseases in Animals II	4	3	2
Total		24	18	12

Total credit – 24

Total hours - 30

Core Courses

1. 5207 (4) (3-2) Microbial Nutrition, Growth and Control (Botany)
2. 5208 (4) (3-2) Microbial Enzymes and Its Application (Botany)
3. 5209 (4) (3-2) Eutrophication and Freshwater Microorganisms (Botany)
4. 5210 (4) (3-2) DNA Technology and Genomics (Zoology)
5. 5211 (4) (3-2) Diagnostic Microbiology (Zoology)
6. 5211 (4) (3-2) Microbial Diseases in Animals II (Zoology)

 

Microbial Nutrition Growth and Control

Module No. MB 5207

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This paper describes the bacterial cell division of microorganisms and population growth, it also describe temperature and other environmental effect on microbial growth and control of microbial growth. 

Learning Outcomes

• The main outcomes of this course to student, microorganisms have certain physical and chemical requirements they must possess to survive, reproduce and grow.

 

Microbial Enzyme and its Application

Module No. MB 5208

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This course cover the principles of energy and biosynthetic metabolisms will be examined in aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. It also cover the enzyme application, microorganisms-produced enzymes in the food industry and enzymes as medicine.

Learning Outcomes

• At the end of this paper students will have knowledge, the enzyme is employed in the food industries and in the medicine.

 

Eutrophication and Freshwater Microorganisms

Module No. MB 5209

2^nd Semester

Course Description

In eutrophication and freshwater microorganisms describes the origin of eutrophication, ecological effects of eutrophication in standing waters, the growth and impact of algal blooms and control of blue green algae.

Learning Outcomes

This module give the students to know the eutrophication causes changes in the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of these ecosystems which are generally detrimental to the biota living in them and also descreases their esthetic and economic importance.

BOTANY SPECIALIZATION

Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Bot  5201	Industrial Microbiology	4	3	2
Bot  5202	Advanced Plant Physiology I	4	3	2
Bot  5203	Advanced Pharmacognosy	4	3	2
Bot   5204	Molecular Genetics	4	3	2
Bot  5205	Ethnobotany	4	3	2
Bot  5206	Evolution	4	3	2
Total		24	18	12

Total Credit – 24 points

Total hours - 30

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Module	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
Bot  5207	Microbial Biotechnology	4	3	2
Bot  5208	Advanced Plant Physiology II	4	3	2
Bot  5209	Industrial and Economic Plants	4	3	2
Bot   5210	Enzymology	4	3	2
Bot  5211	Biostatistics II	4	3	2
Bot  5212	Environmental Education and Ethics	4	3	2
Total		24	18	12

Total Credit – 24 points

Total hours – 30

  

Note  :  Project paper must be submitted by each group not more than 10 students in Third Year Honours Second Semester. Group paper presentation must be included.

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MICROBIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

 Semester I

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
MB. 5201	Microbial Fungi and Their Application	4	3	2
MB. 5202	Metabolic Diversity of Microorganisms	4	3	2
MB. 5203	Microbial Symbioses	4	3	2
MB. 5204	Medical and Veterinary Microbiology	4	3	2
MB. 5205	Microbial Diseases in Animals I	4	3	2
MB. 5206	Haematology and Blood Banking	4	3	2
Total		24	18	12

Total credit – 24

Total hours - 30

Core Courses

1. 5201 (4) (3-2) Microbial Fungi and Their Application (Botany)
2. 5202 (4) (3-2) Metabolic Diversity of Microorganisms (Botany)
3. 5203 (4) (3-2) Microbial Symbiosis (Botany)
4. 5204 (4) (3-2) Medical and Veterinary Microbiology (Zoology)
5. 5205 (4) (3-2) Microbial Diseases in Animals I (Zoology)
6. 5206 (4) (3-2) Haematology and Blood Banking (Zoology) 

 

Microbial Fungi and Their Application

Module No. MB 5201

1^st Semester

Course Description

This course will introduce students to the some fungi used directly as food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals.

Learning Outcomes

• This paper provides to students a comprehensive overview of microbial production of food ingredients, antibiotic produced by fermentation, ethanol used extensively for ethanol production for beverages and biofuels and fumaric acid used in food production for flavoring and as a preservative, etc.

 

Metabolic Diversity of Microorganism

Module No. MB 5202

1^st Semester

Course Description

In this course, catabolic and anabolic reaction to obtain precursor metabolites and energy. Metabolism of microorganism linked to cycles of matter with agricultural applications. Aerobic and fermentative metabolism applied to industrial microbiology. Photosynthetic microorganisms; importance in the environment and in obtaining metabolites of industrial interest.

Learning Outcomes

• Metabolic diversity is used as a physiological or ecological concept referring to the metabolic repertoire available to any group of organisms.

 

Microbial Symbioses

Module No. MB 5203

1^st Semester

Course Description

In this course, the number of symbiotic microorganisms and their combined genetic information for exceed that of their hosts. Symbiotic relationships can also be classified by the physical relationship between the two species. Endosymbionts live inside the tissues of the host, while ectosymbionts live outside of their partner species.

Learning Outcomes

• Animal-associated microbes are highly variable, contributing to a diverse set of symbiont-mediated phenotypes and symbiont genotypes, and their interactions, can impact symbiont-based phenotypes across environments, there is potential for extensive variation in fitness outcomes.

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Semester II

 

Module No.	Name of Modules	Credit Points	Hours per Week
			Lecture	Practical/ Tutorial
MB. 5207	Microbial Nutrition, Growth and Control	4	3	2
MB. 5208	Microbial Enzymes and Its Application	4	3	2
MB. 5209	Eutrophication and Freshwater Microorganisms	4	3	2
MB. 5210	DNA Technology and Genomics	4	3	2
MB. 5211	Diagnostic Microbiology	4	3	2
MB. 5212	Microbial Diseases in Animals II	4	3	2
Total		24	18	12

Total credit – 24

Total hours - 30

Core Courses

1. 5207 (4) (3-2) Microbial Nutrition, Growth and Control (Botany)
2. 5208 (4) (3-2) Microbial Enzymes and Its Application (Botany)
3. 5209 (4) (3-2) Eutrophication and Freshwater Microorganisms (Botany)
4. 5210 (4) (3-2) DNA Technology and Genomics (Zoology)
5. 5211 (4) (3-2) Diagnostic Microbiology (Zoology)
6. 5211 (4) (3-2) Microbial Diseases in Animals II (Zoology)

 

Microbial Nutrition Growth and Control

Module No. MB 5207

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This paper describes the bacterial cell division of microorganisms and population growth, it also describe temperature and other environmental effect on microbial growth and control of microbial growth. 

Learning Outcomes

• The main outcomes of this course to student, microorganisms have certain physical and chemical requirements they must possess to survive, reproduce and grow.

 

Microbial Enzyme and its Application

Module No. MB 5208

2^nd Semester

Course Description

This course cover the principles of energy and biosynthetic metabolisms will be examined in aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. It also cover the enzyme application, microorganisms-produced enzymes in the food industry and enzymes as medicine.

Learning Outcomes

• At the end of this paper students will have knowledge, the enzyme is employed in the food industries and in the medicine.

 

Eutrophication and Freshwater Microorganisms

Module No. MB 5209

2^nd Semester

Course Description

In eutrophication and freshwater microorganisms describes the origin of eutrophication, ecological effects of eutrophication in standing waters, the growth and impact of algal blooms and control of blue green algae.

Learning Outcomes

This module give the students to know the eutrophication causes changes in the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of these ecosystems which are generally detrimental to the biota living in them and also descreases their esthetic and economic importance.