Program Specific Outcomes / Course Outcomes
Department of Biochemistry
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES & COURSE OUTCOMES
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
Program | Program Specific Outcome | |
B.Sc. BBC | PSO1 | Acquire knowledge in domain of Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Chemistry |
PSO2 | Apply technological knowhow by connecting disciplinary and interdisciplinary aspects of the subjects in industry, diagnostic laboratories, pharma companies and various research fields | |
PSO3 | Undertake further studies in related areas/subjects that help develop a range of generic skills that are relevant to employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship. | |
Course Outcomes
SEMESTER I
Course code – BCH101 (Theory)
Course Title: Chemistry of Biomolecules –
Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Understand the concepts of chemical bonding, strong and weak interactions, hydrogen bonding and to identify these principles in various biomolecules and biological reactions |
CO2 | Correlate the structures of biomolecules with their functions |
CO3 | Classify the different types of Biomolecules based on their structure, composition and functions |
CO4 | Apply concept of stereochemistry in determining conformations of biomolecules |
Course title – Qualitative analysis of Biomolecules (Practical)
Course code – BCH111 – Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Understand and prepare Standard solutions and buffers |
CO2 | Analyze carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids qualitatively and determine pka and pkb values by titrating glycine |
SEMESTER II
Course code – BCH 202 (Theory)–
Course Title: Chemistry of Nucleic Acids and Biochemical Techniques (Theory)
Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Understand the structures and functions of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA |
CO2 | Explain the concepts of Supercoiling , Melting temperature renaturation & denaturation of DNA and apply the knowledge of COT curves in reassociation kinetics |
CO3 | Correlate principles and applications of centrifugation & chromatography techniques like Paper, Thin layer , Gel filtration, Ion exchange & Affinity. |
CO4 | Apply the principles of electrophoresis, colorimetry and spectrophotometry in research and industry. |
Course title – Quantitative Analysis of Biomolecules
(Practical)
Course code – CHE212 – Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Determine concentrations of carbohydrates & proteins by colorimetry |
CO2 | Separate and analyze Biomolecules using chromatography and electrophoresis techniques |
SEMESTER III
Course code – BCH 303 (Theory)
Course Title: Bioenergetics, Biological Oxidations and Enzymology (Theory)
Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Describe the principles of Bioenergetics, Biological oxidation and enzymes involved in context of a living organisms |
CO2 | Categorize the electron carriers & illustrate the mechanism of electron transport chain, oxidative phosphorylation |
CO3 | Classify Enzymes and describe their mode of action |
CO4 | Analyze the different types of catalysis of enzymes & regulatory strategies of enzyme control. |
Course title – Enzymology (Practical)
Course code – BCH 313 – Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | – Evaluate the activities of salivary α –Amylase, β-amylase from sweet potatoes, Urease and phosphatase Acid & alkaline (concept of pH). |
CO2 | Determine optimum temperature, pH, Time and effect of Substrate concentration of amylase activity. |
SEMESTER IV
Course code – BCH 404 (Theory) –
Course Title: Intermediary Metabolism (Theory)
Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Explain the concepts and principles of intermediary metabolism |
CO2 | Illustrate structural biochemical pathways of carbohydrates, Lipids, Amino acids & Nucleic acids |
CO3 | Correlate and comprehend regulatory strategies of carbohydrate, Lipid, amino acid and nucleic acid metabolism |
CO4 | Apply the concepts of metabolism in understanding biochemistry of cell in health and disease. |
Course title –: Biochemical Preparations and Separations
(Practical)
Course code – BCH 414 – Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Isolate bimolecular from various sources |
CO2 | Separate and analyze Biomolecules using paper, thin layer and column chromatography. |
SEMESTER V
Course code – BCH 505A (Theory) –
Course Title: Physiology, Nutrition and Clinical Biochemistry (Theory)
Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Explain the structures functions of Heart, muscle, eye, neuronal cell and understand their physiology & also the concepts of balanced diet, BMR, malnutrition, vitamins and phytonutrients. |
CO2 | Interpret the structure, physiological roles and disorders of all protein and steroid hormones |
CO3 | Evaluate the biochemical profiles of heart ,kidney, liver, thyroid and pancreas |
CO4 | Apply the knowledge of physiology ,endocrinology ,nutrition & clinical biochemistry in diagnosing and treatment of diseases |
Course title –Physiology, Nutrition and Clinical Biochemistry (Practical)
Course code – BCH 515 – Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Analyze Blood samples for creatinine,cholesterol and determine RBC,WBC & Differential counts |
CO2 | Analyze urine samples for albumin, sugars and ketone bodies |
SEMESTER – V
Course Title: Cell Biology, Genetics & Microbiology (Theory)
Course Code: BCH505B
Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Identify structure, function of cell, cell organelles and cell division ,cell cycle |
CO2 | Describe the principles of Mendelian and non mendelian inheritance & Classify mutations and mutagens |
CO3 | Describe concepts of basic Microbiology ,Virology in diagnostics and research |
CO4 | Apply the knowledge of Cell biology,Genetics and Microbiology in identifying microorganisms and their role in life |
Course title –Cell Biology, & Genetics & Microbiology (Practical)
Course code – BCH 515B – Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Prepare stages of mitosis and meiosis, culture media ,sterilize media and glassware |
CO2 | Solve problems on monohybrid , dihybrid ratio, linkage and recombination, sex linked inheritance and determine antibiotic sensitivity ,growth curve |
SEMESTER V – Generic Elective for Non-Science Students
Course title – Health and Clinicalmarkers (Theory)
Course Code: IDC 501
– Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Understand the concepts of different types of Biochemical and genetic profiles |
CO2 | Interpret the medical reports of biochemical and genetic profiles |
CO3 | Apply the knowledge in preventing lifestyle disorders and diseases |
CO4 | Appraise the learnt concepts in Health and wellness |
SEMESTER VI
Course code – BCH 606A (Theory) –
Course Title: Molecular Biology and Immunology (Theory)
Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Distinguish prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes and Interpret mechanisms of DNA replication, Transcription & Translation |
CO2 | Explain the concepts of gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and Apply the knowledge of molecular biology in designing drugs to fight the pathogens/diseases |
CO3 | Identify the structure & functions of immune cells ,organs & Classify Immunity, Immunoglobulins |
CO4 | Analyze the antigen antibody reactions ,immunodiagnostics, Vaccines , Hypersensitivity & Apply the knowledge in diagnosis and treatment of diseases |
Course title – Molecular Biology and Immunology (Practical)
Course code – BCH 616A – Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Estimate DNA, RNA, isolate DNA and plasmid DNA, and analyze nucleic acids by electrophoresis. |
CO2 | Demonstrate Agglutination: ABO and D Ag typing, ODD , ELISA – sandwich ELISA |
SEMESTER VI
Course code – BCH 606B (Theory) –
Course Title: : r-DNA Technology and Biotechnology(Theory)
Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Comprehend the concepts of plant, animal ,microbial and environmental biotechnology |
CO2 | Develop an understanding of the concepts of cloning, DNA sequencing, Tools of r-DNA technology |
CO3 | Apply the knowledge in the production of recombinant products & in finding solutions to environmental problems |
CO4 | Illustrate and compute the concepts of r-DNA technology in diagnostics , research & drug designing |
Course title – Molecular Biology and r-DNA Technology(Practical)
Course code – BCH 616B – Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Prepare MS medium and animal cell culture media to demonstrate cell disaggregation and counting, micropropagation of plants, microbial degradation of organic matter.Demonstrate efficacy testing for biofertilizers, municipal solid waste treatment and waste water treatment; production of hydrogen and methane |
CO2 | Perform Restriction mapping of Lambda DNA & Prepare Competent cells by transformation |
SEMESTER VI – Project/Online Course/Core paper
Course title – Project
Course code – Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Apply the knowledge to design an experiment and execute. |
CO2 | Analyze the experimental data and draw conclusions. |
CO3 | Compile and summarize the data in to a research paper. |
CO4 | Develop scientific attitude and creative thinking significant to society |
Course title – Proteomics, Genomics & Bioinformatics (Theory)
Course code – BCH 607- Students completing this course will be able to
CO1 | Comprehend the concepts of Omics, Proteomics, genomics & Bioinformatics |
CO2 | Develop an understanding of the applications of proteomics and genomics |
CO3 | Illustrate and compute the concepts of in diagnostics, research & drug designing |
CO4 | Apply the knowledge in research and developmental projects |
Certificate course
Course title – Basics of Experimental Biochemistry
CO1 | Comprehend knowledge on general biochemical concepts |
CO2 | Demonstrate hands on skills like preparation of standard solutions, Buffers and biochemical techniques |