A-Basic Information

1. Program Title: Biotechnology and Its Applications
2. Program Type: Single
3. Scientific department in charge of the program: Botany
4. Program approval date: 1/10/2013

B-Professional Information

1-Prgram Aims

The objectives of the program are to provide graduates who are able to:

1. Maintain an up-to-date curriculum, delivered by high quality teaching and informed by research and current applications to cope with community needs.
2. Contribute to the advancement of science and technology.
3. Think critically, analytically and innovatively in solving problems.
4. Practice good management, leadership and decision making.
5. Integrate practical and theoretical aspects of biotechnology.
6. Communicate across a broad spectrum of issues effectively.

2-Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

2-1- Knowledge and understanding

Graduates must acquire the knowledge and understanding of:

a1- A broad-based core knowledge and understanding of biotechnology.
a2- Scientific understanding of practical applications within the biotechnological-based industries.
a3- The integrated nature of biotechnology, which interlinks of
biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology and microbiology.
a4- Principles and practice of current techniques in biotechnology.
a5- Scientific understanding to practical applications within
biotechnology-based industries.
a6- The mutual influence between professional practice in
biotechnological applications and its impact on the environment.
a7- The ethical and legal principles in the professional practice.

2-2- Intellectual Skills

The graduate must be able to:

b1. Interpret and effectively summarize quantitative data.
b2. Demonstrate creative problem solving.
b3. Integrate theoretical, practical and presentation skills to complete a research project.
b4. Apply specialized knowledge to investigate issues in laboratory management and design protocols.
b5. Demonstrate independent thinking.
b6. Assess the risk in the professional practice.

2-3- Professional Skills

The graduate must be able to:

c1. Assess the methods and tools used in the field of biotechnology.
c2. Postulate and deduce mechanisms and procedures to handle scientific problems.
c3. Plan, design, report on the investigated data and solve problems.
c4. Organize and manage independent practical project.
c5. Correctly apply quality control and assurance procedures.

2-4- General and Transferable Skills

The graduate must be able to:

d1. Use information and communication technology effectively.
d2. Acquire self and long life learning.
d3. Use different sources to obtain information.
d4. Establish the rules and indictors to assess the performance of others.
d5. Work in a team and leading the team in professional contexts.
d6. Mange time efficiently.
d7. Apply scientific models, systems and tools effectively.
d8. Deal with scientific patens considering property right.