Curriculum for  
                                    
       Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Genetic Engineering and 
                            Biotechnology 
                                    
                               2018-2019 
                                    
        
        
        
        
        
        
                                    
                                                                                                   
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
        Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 
            Shahjalal University of Science and Technology 
        
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
        
                                    
                           Curriculum for 
                                    
       Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Genetic Engineering and 
                            Biotechnology 
        
        
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
       This Curriculum is prepared by the Faculty Members of the Department 
       of the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (GEB) with the Support of 
       SAC of the Department and IQAC of Shahjalal University of Science and 
                               Technology 
        
        
        
        
        
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
        Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 
            Shahjalal University of Science and Technology 
        
                                    
                                    
                                    
        
                                    
        
             
            1.  Program name: Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Genetic Engineering and 
            Biotechnology  
            2. Vision: GEB of SUST will be the educational and research-based department of choice for the 
            best and brightest students in Bangladesh as well as the world. 
             
            3. Mission: 
            To ensure the GEB graduate with enriching in following qualities.  
                   Capable of using knowledge to identify, clarify and provide the best possible solutions to 
                    issues and emerging problems relating to individual, workplace, society and the country.  
                   Leadership and managerial capabilities of any relevant organizations;  
                   To develop morale characters  
                   To make the students humane as well as nature lovers; 
             
            4. Program objectives: 
            To provide solution based education with cutting-edge knowledge in Genetic Engineering and 
            Biotechnology in order to harness the latest techniques, technologies, and methodologies for the 
            graduates in the field of: 
             
               1. Plant and Agricultural (Plant and Animal) Biotechnology 
               2. Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 
               3. Microbial Biotechnology 
               4. Food Biotechnology 
               5. Industrial (bioprocess) Biotechnology 
               6. Environmental Biotechnology 
             
            5. Program Outcomes:  
            After graduation students will be able to:  
                                             Program Outcomes                                          Achievement 
                1.  Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the multidisciplinary as 
                well as interdisciplinary fundamental concepts in Genetic Engineering and 
                Biotechnology.                                                                           Cognitive 
                2. Analyze, synthesize and integrate knowledge and information within the                   Level 
                context  of  multidisciplinary  as  well  as  interdisciplinary  areas  in  Genetic 
                Engineering and Biotechnology. 
                1. Recognize and practice the concept of lifelong learning for continuous 
                self-improvement.                                                                         Affective 
                 2. Communicate and demonstrate adequate interpersonal skills.                              Level 
                 3. Appreciate social, moral and bioethical perspectives in Genetic 
                Engineering and Biotechnology education and research. 
                1. Operate and maintain the basic biotechnology equipment adhering to good             Psychomotor 
                laboratory practices and bio-safety and security issues.                                    Level 
                2. Develop practical skills for addressing the problems in biosciences. 
             
            6. Course structure: 
            Program duration: 04 Years 
            Number of the semester: 08  
            Semester duration:  21 Weeks (Excluding vacations and holidays)  
           Total number of credit hours available: 163.5 
           Minimum credit hours to be earned for degree requirements: 161.5  
            
           6.1 Summary of the total available credits (major or non-major) from different areas of 
           study and distributions of credits in different areas of study  
                   
           Areas of study               Theory              Lab/                 Total             Total 
                                                        Field Work        (Major/Non Major) 
                                    Majo      Non-     Majo     Non-      Major        Non-            
                                       r     Major       r      Major                 Major 
           Genetic Engineering       119        3       28        -        147           3          150 
           and Biotechnology 
           Basic Science                       *                                                    6.5 
                                       -     02 +03      -       1.5         -          6.5            
           Arts and Humanities         -       02        -        01         -          03           03 
           and Social Science                                                                          
           Information                 -       02        -        02         -          04           04 
           Technology (IT)                                                                             
           Total                     119       12       28       4.5       147         16.5        163.5 
           *Optional (MAT 201: Mathematics) 
           Year-wise distribution of credits  
                                                        Theory                  Lab/ 
                  Year           Semester                                    Field Work         Total 
                                                    Major       Non-      Major      Non- 
                                                                Major                Major 
                  First             First             12         05        03         2.5        22.5 
                                  Second              12         02        03         02          19 
                 Second             First             16         02        02          -          20 
                                  Second              11          3        04          -          18 
                  Third             First             16          -        03          -          19 
                                  Second              19          -        04          -          23 
                 Fourth             First             19          -        03          -          22 
                                  Second              14          -        06          -          20 
              Total                                  119         12        28         4.5       163.5 
            
           6.2 The distribution of courses for the respective academic years and semesters is given 
           below along with the detail of the courses. 
           First Year Semester I 
           Course No.    Course Title                                  Hours/week       Credits 
                                                                       Theory + Lab. 
           GEB 121       Introduction to Genetic Engineering and       3+0              3 
                         Biotechnology 
           GEB 123       Introduction to Animal  Sciences              3+0              3 
           GEB 124       Introduction to Animal Sciences Lab           0+2              1 
           GEB 125       Basic Plant Science                           3+0              3 
           GEB 126       Basic Plant Science Lab                       0+2              1 
           GEB 127       Basic Microbiology                            3+0              3