DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
PROPOSAL
FOR
BS BIOCHEMISTRY
(4 YEARS)
, UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, FAISALABAD
Department of Biochemistry
BS BIOCHEMISTRY (4 YEAR)
Justification
Biochemistry is one of the most swiftly emerging multidisciplinary subject in the scientific
world, involving study of biochemical and molecular basis of life, structure, function and
application of different biomolecules. This subject is providing foundation to natural, physical,
chemical and biological medical and agricultural sciences. Biochemistry is a backbone of various
disciplines such as Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Physiology, Environmental
Sciences, Biology, Pharmacology, Nutrition Sciences, Plant Sciences and Medical Sciences etc.
This subject has momentous role in useful human resources development, drug development,
environmental conservation, disease prevention and molecular diagnosis, sustainable
development and ultimately in uplifting the standards of good life.
Eligibility Criteria
F.Sc. Pre medical/ A level/ Intermediate Pre-Agriculture or as equivalent as decided by BoS with
at least 50% marks.
Objectives and Outcomes
1. To impart knowledge about the major disciplines of Biochemistry. It will enable the
students to understand the principles of organizations and inter-relationships in the
biological systems on chemical and molecular basis.
2. To equip students for advanced studies and specialization on recently emerging
technological and multidisciplinary fields such as Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering,
OMICS like genomic proteomics etc., Environmental Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Fermentation, Enzymology, Medical Sciences, etc. After completing the degree / students
will be able to apply their knowledge to their respective fields effectively.
3. To inculcate the scientific culture and demonstrate professional skills in teaching/
research/ managerial positions in wide range of professions in national and international
organizations.
Career Opportunities
After obtaining the BS degree in Biochemistry, the graduates will be able to get jobs in wide
range of professions including:
Positions in various government and non-governmental organizations, teaching and research,
administration and management, biological, pharmaceutical, agriculture, atomic energy
organization (NIBGE, NIAB, NIFA, PINUM, NORI, NIA etc.) research organizations like
PCSIR, PARC, NARC, EPD, PRI etc. and strategic areas.
, UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, FAISALABAD
Department of Biochemistry
BS BIOCHEMISTRY (4 YEAR)
CREDIT
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ENG-301 COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS 3(3-0)
SSH-302 PAKISTAN STUDIES 2(2-0)
MATH-301 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA 3(3-0)
ZOOL-301 ANIMAL DIVERSITY-I 4(3-1)
CHEM-310 FUNDAMENTALS OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4(3-1)
BIOCHEM-300 ESSENTAILS OF BIOCHEMISTRY 3(3-0)
Credit Hours 19
SEMESTER II
ENG-303 FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH 2(2-0)
ENG-304 ENGLISH WRITING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS 2(2-0)
IS-401/SSH-402 ISLAMIC STUDIES/ETHICS 3(3-0)
CHEM-311 FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4(3-1)
BOT-403 CELL BIOLOGY, GENETICS AND EVOLUTION 4(3-1)
BIOCHEM-307 BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS 3(1-2)
Credit Hours 18
SEMESTER III
BOT-404 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 4(3-1)
CHEM-408 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 4(3-1)
ZOOL-302 ANIMAL DIVERSITY-II 4(3-1)
BIOCHEM-403 BIOSAFETY AND ETHICS 3(3-0)
STAT-301 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 4(4-0)
Credit Hours 19
SEMESTER IV
CS-305 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING 3(2-1)
CHEM-409 FUNDAMENTALS OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 3(2-1)
BInfo-302 INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS 3(2-1)
STEREOCHEMISTRY AND ORGANIC
CHEM-511 4(3-1)
SPECTROSCOPY
BIOCHEM-404 ENZYMOLOGY 2(2-0)
BIOCHEM-405 NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY 3(3-0)
Credit Hours 18
SEMESTER V
BIOCHEM-505 BIOCHEMISTRY OF CARBOHYDRATES 3(3-0)
, Credit Hours 17
SEMESTER IV
BIOCHEM-501 PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY 3(3-0)
INTRODUCTION TO FERMENTATION
BIOCHEM-510 3(3-0)
BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIOCHEM-511 MOLECULAR BIOCHEMISTRY 3(3-0)
BIOCHEM-512 BIOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES 3(1-2)
BIOCHEM-513 CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 3(1-2)
BIOCHEM-514 ENZYME KINETICS 3(2-1)
Credit Hours 18
SEMESTER IIV
BIOCHEM-612 WATER AND MINERAL METABOLISM 3(3-0)
BIOCHEM-614 BIOCHEMISTRY OF VITAMINS 3(3-0)
BIOCHEM-615 BIOMEMBRANES AND CELL SIGNALING 3(3-0)
BIOCHEM-616 BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS 3(3-0)
BOT-504 BACTERIOLOGY AND VIROLOGY 3(2-1)
Credit Hours 15
SEMESTER IIIV
BIOCHEM-617 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY 3(3-0)
BIOCHEM-618 MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY 3(3-0)
BIOCHEM-620 SEMINAR 1(1-0)
BIOCHEM-621 TECHNICAL REPORT 3(0-3)
Credit Hours 10
TOTAL CREDITS 132
PROPOSAL
FOR
BS BIOCHEMISTRY
(4 YEARS)
, UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, FAISALABAD
Department of Biochemistry
BS BIOCHEMISTRY (4 YEAR)
Justification
Biochemistry is one of the most swiftly emerging multidisciplinary subject in the scientific
world, involving study of biochemical and molecular basis of life, structure, function and
application of different biomolecules. This subject is providing foundation to natural, physical,
chemical and biological medical and agricultural sciences. Biochemistry is a backbone of various
disciplines such as Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Physiology, Environmental
Sciences, Biology, Pharmacology, Nutrition Sciences, Plant Sciences and Medical Sciences etc.
This subject has momentous role in useful human resources development, drug development,
environmental conservation, disease prevention and molecular diagnosis, sustainable
development and ultimately in uplifting the standards of good life.
Eligibility Criteria
F.Sc. Pre medical/ A level/ Intermediate Pre-Agriculture or as equivalent as decided by BoS with
at least 50% marks.
Objectives and Outcomes
1. To impart knowledge about the major disciplines of Biochemistry. It will enable the
students to understand the principles of organizations and inter-relationships in the
biological systems on chemical and molecular basis.
2. To equip students for advanced studies and specialization on recently emerging
technological and multidisciplinary fields such as Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering,
OMICS like genomic proteomics etc., Environmental Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Fermentation, Enzymology, Medical Sciences, etc. After completing the degree / students
will be able to apply their knowledge to their respective fields effectively.
3. To inculcate the scientific culture and demonstrate professional skills in teaching/
research/ managerial positions in wide range of professions in national and international
organizations.
Career Opportunities
After obtaining the BS degree in Biochemistry, the graduates will be able to get jobs in wide
range of professions including:
Positions in various government and non-governmental organizations, teaching and research,
administration and management, biological, pharmaceutical, agriculture, atomic energy
organization (NIBGE, NIAB, NIFA, PINUM, NORI, NIA etc.) research organizations like
PCSIR, PARC, NARC, EPD, PRI etc. and strategic areas.
, UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, FAISALABAD
Department of Biochemistry
BS BIOCHEMISTRY (4 YEAR)
CREDIT
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE
HOURS
SEMESTER I
ENG-301 COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS 3(3-0)
SSH-302 PAKISTAN STUDIES 2(2-0)
MATH-301 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA 3(3-0)
ZOOL-301 ANIMAL DIVERSITY-I 4(3-1)
CHEM-310 FUNDAMENTALS OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4(3-1)
BIOCHEM-300 ESSENTAILS OF BIOCHEMISTRY 3(3-0)
Credit Hours 19
SEMESTER II
ENG-303 FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH 2(2-0)
ENG-304 ENGLISH WRITING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS 2(2-0)
IS-401/SSH-402 ISLAMIC STUDIES/ETHICS 3(3-0)
CHEM-311 FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4(3-1)
BOT-403 CELL BIOLOGY, GENETICS AND EVOLUTION 4(3-1)
BIOCHEM-307 BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS 3(1-2)
Credit Hours 18
SEMESTER III
BOT-404 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY 4(3-1)
CHEM-408 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 4(3-1)
ZOOL-302 ANIMAL DIVERSITY-II 4(3-1)
BIOCHEM-403 BIOSAFETY AND ETHICS 3(3-0)
STAT-301 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS 4(4-0)
Credit Hours 19
SEMESTER IV
CS-305 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING 3(2-1)
CHEM-409 FUNDAMENTALS OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 3(2-1)
BInfo-302 INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS 3(2-1)
STEREOCHEMISTRY AND ORGANIC
CHEM-511 4(3-1)
SPECTROSCOPY
BIOCHEM-404 ENZYMOLOGY 2(2-0)
BIOCHEM-405 NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY 3(3-0)
Credit Hours 18
SEMESTER V
BIOCHEM-505 BIOCHEMISTRY OF CARBOHYDRATES 3(3-0)
, Credit Hours 17
SEMESTER IV
BIOCHEM-501 PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY 3(3-0)
INTRODUCTION TO FERMENTATION
BIOCHEM-510 3(3-0)
BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIOCHEM-511 MOLECULAR BIOCHEMISTRY 3(3-0)
BIOCHEM-512 BIOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES 3(1-2)
BIOCHEM-513 CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 3(1-2)
BIOCHEM-514 ENZYME KINETICS 3(2-1)
Credit Hours 18
SEMESTER IIV
BIOCHEM-612 WATER AND MINERAL METABOLISM 3(3-0)
BIOCHEM-614 BIOCHEMISTRY OF VITAMINS 3(3-0)
BIOCHEM-615 BIOMEMBRANES AND CELL SIGNALING 3(3-0)
BIOCHEM-616 BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS 3(3-0)
BOT-504 BACTERIOLOGY AND VIROLOGY 3(2-1)
Credit Hours 15
SEMESTER IIIV
BIOCHEM-617 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY 3(3-0)
BIOCHEM-618 MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY 3(3-0)
BIOCHEM-620 SEMINAR 1(1-0)
BIOCHEM-621 TECHNICAL REPORT 3(0-3)
Credit Hours 10
TOTAL CREDITS 132
