Vision of the Program

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is the pioneer in defining broadly based opportunities in biotechnology processes and applications indicating the path for the biologically based future of the twenty-first century. The molecular tools, being developed today, will lead the technologies to manage our lives from the quality of food and fiber to the preservation of natural resources, the medical biosciences, infectious diseases, cure metabolic and cellular dysfunction, and a sustainable future.

This Department must provide a center of excellence promoting the cutting-edge perspective of molecular events that underlie normal and aberrant life science functions in biochemistry, nutrition, agriculture, medicine, environmental adaptation and other allied health sciences. In addition, the Department must be involved in the promoting life-long education and technology transfer necessary to disperse such knowledge and education to students and other biological science personnel and to educate the community.

Our emphasis on translational research, integrating the clinical and basic sciences, will significantly strengthen the University’s collective contribution to meeting the current needs of society. Continued excellence in these areas will expand our national and international reputation as a centre of excellence committed to the creation of new scientific knowledge and innovative pedagogy for the benefit of our community, students and humanity.

Mission of the Program

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology sees as its mission to –

1. offer a high quality courses in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology appropriate for biological science students.
2. provide the science major with an introduction to biochemistry courses as well as advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology courses at the bachelor-level studies.
3. encourage and assure high quality research and other scholarly activities on the part of both faculty and students.

Objectives of the Program

• To serve quality research and other scholarly activity in the field of health, nutrition technology.
• To produce the next generation as highly qualified and competent biochemist and molecular biologist who will able to contribute the different field of life science.

Graduate Attributes

1. Understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry and biology and the key principles of biochemistry and molecular biology.
2. Ability to successfully apply existing technology of biochemistry and molecular biology in relevant field.
3. Ability to innovation of new technologies of biochemistry and molecular biology according to the society needs.
4. Ability to lead research and development the field of biochemistry, nutrition, agriculture, medicine, environmental adaptation and other allied health sciences.
5. Good “quantitative” skills such as the ability to accurately and reproducibly prepare reagents for experiments.
6. Ability to dissect a problem into its key features.
7. Ability to design experiments and understand the limitations of the experimental approach.
8. Ability to design follow-up experiments.
9. Ability to work safely and effectively in a laboratory.
10. Awareness of the available resources and how to use them.
11. Ability to use computers as information and research tools.
12. Ability to think in an integrated manner and look at problems from different perspectives.
13. Awareness of the ethical issues in the molecular life sciences.
14. Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, supervisors and administrative staff at the institution.
15. Establish new connections within their field of research by attending seminars, meetings, symposiums or conferences.
16. Demonstrate the ability to effectively listen and give constructive feedback to others.
17. Professionally communicate through email and written correspondence.
18. Show leadership skills and effective team management.
19. Show a desire and ability for continued professional growth.
20. Efficiently manage their own schedule, arriving on-time to meetings, classes and other scheduled events.

Program Education Objectives (PEO)

PEO-1: To ensure through a strong core curriculum, that students acquire a basic knowledge in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

PEO-2: To encourage students to develop a life-long commitment to learning.

PEO-3: To have in depth knowledge on applications of biochemistry and molecular biology in health, environment, food, agriculture and sustainable national development.

PEO-4: To train students in methods of academic inquiry, scientific research and problem solving.

PEO-5: To promote high quality research in the fields of public health and biotechnology.

PEO-6: To produce qualified and competent Biochemist and Molecular Biologist in the field of education and research.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology offers B.Sc. degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Upon graduation, students of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will be able to –

PLO-1: exhibit knowledge with a solid foundation in chemistry, math, computer, language, environmental biochemistry, human physiology, human anatomy and an in-depth understanding of the current issues in biochemistry and molecular biology.

PLO-2: demonstrate knowledge and understanding about the structures and functions of different biomolecules and metabolites; and their participation in various metabolic processes.

PLO-3: exhibit knowledge and understanding of the principles and basic mechanisms of bioenergetics, cell division, cellular structure and its maintenance, tissue culture, flow of energy in living cells, metabolic control, cell signaling and related diseases with their underlying causes.

PLO-4: build up basic knowledge on microbial world and relate clinical conditions between diseases and microorganisms.

PLO-5: apply knowledge and skill in the field of health and nutrition.

PLO-6: demonstrate knowledge and understanding on endocrine system related disorder, various clinical conditions and their mechanism with related diseases.

PLO-7: contribute in the field of drug discovery, drug design and drug action with respect to their pharmacological usages.

PLO-8: apply knowledge and understanding about molecular genetics and tools of genetics with their application.

PLO-9: implement knowledge and skill about immunological system in health organization and research laboratory.

PLO-10: adopt knowledge and skill of biochemistry and biotechnology in various sections of different type of industries.

PLO-11: demonstrate knowledge and understanding on plant biochemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics and implement experimental protocols, adapt them to the various research methodologies and carry out simple investigations.

PLO-12: acquire knowledge of laboratory skills and apparatus to obtain reproducible data from biochemical experiments and statistically analyze, interpret the data, maintain lab safety and implement them in the various fields of research.

PLO-13: maintain a safe workspace, work collaboratively in teams and communicate effectively with an audience-appropriate manner in both an oral and written format.

PLO-14: developed leadership skill with lifelong learning commitment and contribute to build to sustainable world.