Page 1 of 23 Waljat College of Applied Sciences Course Specification This Course Specification provides a synopsis of the main characteristics of the Course and the learning outcomes that a student is expected to achieve and demonstrate. The course specification is also intended to communicate information about the course to prospective students, current students, employers and staff. 1. Course Title: BE- Biotechnology 2. Awarding Institution: Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi, India 3. Teaching Institution: Waljat College of Applied Science, Muscat, Oman 4. Title of the Award: Bachelor of Engineering (Biotechnology) 5. Mode of Study: Full time 6. Language of Study: English 7. Date of this form written/revised: Sept 2015 8. Course Aims: This course in Biotechnology Engineering aims to instill in students a broad based knowledge in wide range of Biological Sciences subjects and Chemical Process Engineering principles and equip them to apply the application of Chemical Process Engineering principles to Biological systems processing. The course aims to enhance students' conceptual, analytical and generic skills and to apply them to biotechnology problems and prepare them for promising career in Biotechnology and take up leading positions in the biotechnology industry. 9. Learning Outcomes: The course provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas. By the end of the course students will be able to: Knowledge and Understanding Gain understanding of the variability of biological systems and incorporate such variability into complex engineering problems and design solutions. Can work with biological systems to develop biomaterials, design industrial bioprocess and equipment for economic performance. Can troubleshoot and monitor larger scale production processes in industries. Involve themselves in resolving environmental issues associated with waste management, water quality and sustainable energy production their exposure in waste management and energy conservation they could also Gain ability to understand and explain the fundamental concepts of business management and process economics related to the large scale industries. Ability to identify and debate the ethical, legal, professional, and social issues raised
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Waljat College of Applied Sciences
Course Specification
This Course Specification provides a synopsis of the main characteristics of the Course andthe learning outcomes that a student is expected to achieve and demonstrate. The coursespecification is also intended to communicate information about the course to prospectivestudents, current students, employers and staff.
1. Course Title: BE- Biotechnology
2. Awarding Institution: Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi, India
3. Teaching Institution: Waljat College of Applied Science, Muscat, Oman
4. Title of the Award: Bachelor of Engineering (Biotechnology)
5. Mode of Study: Full time
6. Language of Study: English
7. Date of this form written/revised: Sept 2015
8. Course Aims:This course in Biotechnology Engineering aims to instill in students a broad basedknowledge in wide range of Biological Sciences subjects and Chemical Process Engineeringprinciples and equip them to apply the application of Chemical Process Engineeringprinciples to Biological systems processing. The course aims to enhance students'conceptual, analytical and generic skills and to apply them to biotechnology problems andprepare them for promising career in Biotechnology and take up leading positions in thebiotechnology industry.9. Learning Outcomes:
The course provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledgeand understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas. By theend of the course students will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding Gain understanding of the variability of biological systems and incorporate such
variability into complex engineering problems and design solutions. Can work with biological systems to develop biomaterials, design industrial
bioprocess and equipment for economic performance. Can troubleshoot and monitor larger scale production processes in industries. Involve themselves in resolving environmental issues associated with waste
management, water quality and sustainable energy production their exposure inwaste management and energy conservation they could also
Gain ability to understand and explain the fundamental concepts of businessmanagement and process economics related to the large scale industries.
Ability to identify and debate the ethical, legal, professional, and social issues raised
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by biotechnology.Skills and Other Attributes
Subject-specific/practical skills Demonstrate the acquisition of general laboratory skills and specific skills associated
with broad range of biological sciences and chemical engineering, basic computerprogramming skills;
Demonstrate the acquisition of research skills in basic and laboratory advancedtechniques;
Design and execute laboratory experiments and analyze data.Intellectual skills
Research and critically evaluate a subject in the form of a written dissertation Evaluate and analyze scientific data and present research findings in the form of
written laboratory reports and a substantial dissertation; ability to summarize andreview seminal papers in biotechnology; demonstrate the ability to learnindependently.
Key soft skills Demonstrate oral communication skills by giving clear, well-constructed oral
presentations on advanced & latest topics in current biotechnology research; Demonstrate written communication skills by presenting research findings in the
form of formal written reports. Use computers to search databases, analyze data and present research findings in the
form of written reports. Demonstrate an ability to plan and manage time effectively by prioritizing tasks and
meeting deadlines. Work co-operatively with colleagues and in teams to develop interpersonal and
teamwork skills within a laboratory environment.
10. Teaching and Learning Methods: Theoretical knowledge and understanding of biotechnology will be achieved through
class room lectures, faculty seminars, invited lectures, student presentations and alsoby directed study of appropriate journal based articles.
Subject-specific and practical skills will be developed through formal teachinglaboratory classes. This learning will be supported by formal laboratory manuals andprotocols.
Key research skills such as experimental design, statistical analysis and researchethics will be learnt through research projects and colloquium topics.
Intellectual skills will be practiced and demonstrated through the dissertation, studentpresentations at seminars and in the laboratory classes.
Transferable skills, such as oral and written communication skills, will be developedthrough students’ participation in various conferences, symposiums for oralpresentations, poster presentation of their research work and also report writing.
11. Assessment methods:
The student's theoretical knowledge of biotechnology will be assessed in:
One Mid Term test duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes
Quizzes of 50 minutes duration
One end semester examination of 3 hours duration
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Assignments
A substantial dissertation with critical analysis of their
research. The dissertation will also assess the student's
ability to research, critically evaluate and summarise
the chosen specialised topic in the field of BT.
The student's laboratory skills and scientific report writing skills will be
assessed by written laboratory reports after attendance at formal laboratory
sessions.
The ability to design and undertake an independent literature based research
project will be assessed by a supervisor's report, submission of a written
dissertation and by an oral presentation of a review of the subject area.
Oral communication skills will be assessed in student presentations of
colloquium topic talk, presentation of their research project in seminars.
Student research projects will be guided and assessed by their research
supervisors and feedback will be provided.
Written communication skills will be assessed in the dissertation, laboratory
report and project & colloquium reports
12. Course Structure:
SEMESTER I
Course No. Theory Course CreditsHU-1101 Technical English 3PH1201 Physics 4MA1201 Engg. Mathematics 4EE2201 Principles of Electrical Engg 4CH1401 Engg. Chemistry 3ME1202 Engg. Graphics 3CS1302 Fundamental of Unix & C
Programming3
Course No. Sessional/Laboratories CreditsPE1202 Workshop Practice 2PH1202 Physics lab 2GA1002/GA1004GA1006/GA1008
NCC / NSS / PT & Games / C. Arts 1
Total Credits 29
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SEMESTER II
Course No. Theory Course CreditsEC2001 Principle of Electronics Engg 3MA2201 Advance Engg Mathematics 4CH2203 Environmental Science 3CS2301 Fundamentals of Data Structure 4ME2001 Principles of Mechanical Engg 3AM1201 Engineering Mechanics 4Course No. Sessional/Laboratories CreditsCH1402 Chemistry Lab 2EE3202//AM2202 Basic Electrical Engg Lab/
Engineering Mechanics Lab2
EC2002 Basic Electronics Engg Lab 2CS2302 Data Structure Lab 2GA2/ 4/6/8 NCC / NSS / PT & Games / C. Arts 1
TOTAL CREDITS 30
SEMESTER III
Course No. Theory Course CreditsBT3023 Cell & Molecular Biology 3
Course No. Sessional/Laboratories CreditsBT7022 Environmental Biotechnology Lab. 2BT7024 Bioinformatics Lab I 2BT7050 Dept. Project I 4
TOTAL CREDITS 23
SEMESTER VIII
Course No. Theory Course CreditsBT8021 Biotechnology Management 3BT8040 Industrial Training (To be evaluated
with Dept. Project II)-
BT8050 Dept. Project II 4TOTAL CREDITS 7
Breadth - V(Elective)Course No. Theory Course CreditsMSH 1131 Principles of Management 3PE 5021 Industrial Organization and
Management for Oman3
MSH 1125 Organisation Behavior 3MSH 1113 Environmental Psychology 3PE 5011 Project Engineering 3Breadth - VI(Elective)MSH 1137 Economics 3PE 6009 Engineering Economy 3MSH1117 Financial Management 3Breadth - VII(Elective)MSH 1159 IPR in Oman 3MSH 1163 Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Management in Oman3
MSH 1161 Business Ethics in Oman 3
13. Admissions criteria:
Undergraduate Programs:Higher Secondary (Class XII) or Equivalent Examination is the Qualifying Examination foradmission to Undergraduate Programs. The maximum age limit (age as on September 01ofthe year of admission) for admission to full-time programs is 25 years for Expatriates and 30years for Omani Nationals.Bachelor of Engineering (BE) ProgramsCandidate must have passed Qualifying Examination (with minimum 55% marks inaggregate) with English, Physics, Mathematics and 2 other subjects. The candidate must passthe entrance test and personal interview conducted by the College. The subjects of entrance
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test are English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. The candidate having exceptionallyhigh marks in Qualifying Examination or valid JEE or SAT score may be exempted fromappearing in the entrance test.
14. Key sources of information about the Course: BIT Website WCAS website
15. Curriculum Skills Map: Refer to GA Mapping
15. Curriculum Skills Map:
The Curriculum skills map helps in identifying the curriculum learning outcomes in each
subject. The assessment methods adopted to assess the achievement of these skills are
mapped against Teaching (T), Practical (P), and Assignment (A) and are shown in section
15a. Assessment Mapping. The attributes achieved are mapped against Low (L), Intermediate
(I) and High (H) and are shown in section 15b. Attribute Mapping.
The skills, attributes and attitudes that are essential to achieve the learning outcomes are
categorised under
1. Knowledge Orientation
K1 – Engineering Knowledge
K2 – Problem Analysis (capacity to find, evaluate and use information for