Gomal Center of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Introduction
The Biochemistry Department serves as a dynamic hub of scientific exploration, delving into the intricate molecular mechanisms that underpin life itself. With a focus on deciphering the fundamental processes occurring within cells, this department is at the forefront of unraveling the complexities of biomolecules and their interactions. Researchers and students alike engage in cutting-edge studies, investigating topics ranging from enzyme kinetics and metabolic pathways to the molecular basis of diseases. Through a multidisciplinary approach that combines biology and chemistry, the Biochemistry Department contributes essential insights to fields such as medicine, biotechnology, and genetics. By bridging the gap between these disciplines, the department plays a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of life at its most fundamental level.
Program Features
- Duration: 04 Years
- Credit Hours: 139
- Semester: 08
- Campus: Main Campus
Semester - I | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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BBC-411 | English- I | 3 | |
BBC-412 | Pak-Study | 2 | |
BBC-413 | Math-I | 3 | |
BBC-451 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 | |
BBC-424 | Inorganic Chemistry | 2+1 | |
BBC-416 | Cell Biology | 2+1 |
Semester - II | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
---|---|---|---|
BBC-421 | English II | 3 | |
BBC-422 | Islamic Studies | 2 | |
BBC-423 | Biomath-II/Biostatistics | 3 | |
BBC-415 | Organic Chemistry | 2+1 | |
BBC-426 | Microbiology | 2+1 | |
BBC-499 | Social Sciences (Psychology) | 3 |
Semester - III | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
---|---|---|---|
BBC-431 | Engish III | 3 | |
BBC-432 | Introduction to Computer Science | 2+1 | |
BBC-433 | Physical Chemistry | 3 | |
BBC-434 | Introductory Biochemistry | 2+1 | |
BBC-443 | Analytical Chemistry | 2+1 | |
BBC-497 | Marketing & Management | 3 |
Semester - IV | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
---|---|---|---|
BBC-435 | Genetics | 3 | |
BBC-493 | Cell & Tissue Culture | 2+1 | |
BBC-483 | Biosafety & Bioethics | 2 | |
BBC-445 | Molecular Biology | 3 | |
BBC-444 | Metabolism-I | 3 | |
BBC-446 | Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology | 3 |
Semester - V | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
---|---|---|---|
BBC-485 | Carbohydrates & Lipids | 2+1 | |
BBC-453 | Methods in Molecular Biology | 1+2 | |
BBC-452 | Immunology | 3 | |
BBC-455 | Bioinformatics | 1+2 | |
BBC-454 | Metabolism – II | 3 | |
BBC-473 | Nutritional Biochemistry | 2+1 |
Semester - VI | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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BBC-494 | Enzymology | 2+1 | |
BBC-462 | Biochemical Techniques | 1+2 | |
BBC-463 | Protein & Nucleic acid | 2+1 | |
BBC-490 | Environmental Biochemistry | 2+1 | |
BBC-484 | Bioenergetics | 3 | |
BBC-465 | Research Planning & Scientific Writing | 3 |
Semester - VII | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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BBC-471 | Introduction to pharmacology | 3 | |
BBC-472 | Food processing be preservation | 3 | |
BBC-476 | Clinical Biochemistry | 2+1 | |
BBC-474 | Bio-membranes & Cell Signaling | 3 | |
BBC-488 | Industrial Biochemistry | 2+1 |
Semester - VIII | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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BBC-464 | Human Physiology | 2+1 | |
BBC-482 | Biochemical aspects of Hematology | 3 | |
BBC-481 | Biochemistry of pesticides | 3 | |
BBC-492 | Molecular Diagnostics | 3 | |
BBC-480 | Current Trends in Biochemistry | 3 | |
BBC-500 | Research Project/ Internship | 3 |