The biotechnology program and its applications ensure the graduate a wide range of jobs which characterized by high material return as well as ensure rapid development and promotion, and open up broad scientific and research fields.

Biotechnology specialists can work in various fields and sectors, including, in particular, food, the agricultural sector and conservationists, as well as medical fields, and some examples of areas where a biotechnology student may work:

1. Pharmaceutical manufacturers (R&D sector).
2. Industrial companies producing chemicals, proteins, fiber, vitamins, detergents, etc.
3. Universities, scientific research centers and companies.
4. Hospitals (genetic clinics, clinical pharmacy, criminal laboratories, artificial micro-injection laboratories……. etc.).
5. Plant and animal breeds developing Companies.
6. Agricultural crop and feed manufacturers.
7. Factories of green-manure and biofuels.
8. Food and beverage factories.
9. Water treatment and purification plants.
10. Garbage and agricultural waste recycling plants.

The proposed Academic Reference Standards for Biotechnology

General attributes of the biotechnologist:

• Identify the role of basic sciences in the development of the society.
• Reproduce scientific approaches that meet community needs considering economic, environmental, social, ethical and safety requirements.
• Proceed effectively information technology relevant to the field.
• Be familiar with the molecular basis and chemistry of the process that take place in cells and organisms.
• Work safely on a laboratory environment and process the basic competences necessary for a range of practical biochemical techniques.
• Apply statistical skills in interpretation and illustration of biological data.
• Criticize and characterize bio molecules and assess the activity of biochemical process.

• Knowledge and understanding:

Graduates must acquire the knowledge and understanding of:

A1- The related basic scientific facts, concepts, principles and techniques in microbiology.

A2- The relation between the studied topics and the environment.

A3- Possess in-depth knowledge and skills in specific discipline with global perspective.

A4- Ability to apply knowledge through intellectual inquiry and to develop critical solutions in new situations.

A5- Ability to analyze, and evaluate existing knowledge in order to synthesize scientific findings.

• Intellectual Skills

The graduates must be able to:

b1- disseminate ideas to the wider community in a confident,  effective and coherent manner.

b2- describe and critically evaluate current aspects of biosciences in order to solve related problems.

b3- create and sustain cooperative networking efficiently

b4- perform tasks given ethically and with dedication Possess strong enthusiasm and commitment to continuously acquire and disseminate new knowledge and skills.

b5- acquire new knowledge and skills from a variety of sources and apply them to solve related problem.

• Practical and Professional Skills

The graduates must be able to:

• Plan, design, process and report on the investigated data, using appropriate techniques and considering scientific  guidance.
• Apply techniques and tools considering scientific ethics.
• Solve problems using a range of formats and approaches.
• Identify and criticize on the different methods used in addressing subject related issues.
• Solve problems in microbiology by a variety of methods   including computers and other recent tools.
• Collect record and analyze data in microbiology using appropriate techniques in the field and laboratory.
• Apply field and laboratory investigations of microbial systems in an ethical and responsible manner.
• Select a representative microbial sample considering its validity, accuracy and reliability during collection

• General and Transferable Skills

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

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.