Program learning outcomes

Program learning outcomes are statements that describe what learners will know and be able to do when they graduate from a program.

We at KGCW realize that students typically have many other time commitments, so they need to know exactly what they’ll learn, how they’ll be able to use that knowledge, and be assured that the investment they are making in their education is worth it. Program SLOs will help students understand the expertise they are expected to gain from each of our instructional programs. Instructional programs use and assess SLOs to ensure that KGCW delivers an engaging and relevant learning experience to students like you.

KGCW undergraduate learning outcomes

KGCW undergraduate learning outcomes are a set of core competencies to which we aspire in all our degree programmes.

Our aim for our undergraduates is that they will:

  • Demonstrate deep conceptual understanding of their chosen discipline
  • Work effectively in multi-cultural teams and across disciplinary boundaries
  • Approach challenges with curiosity, critical thinking and creativity
  • Innovatively apply their skills to tackling complex real-world problems
  • Understand and value different cultures and perspectives
  • Have developed into independent learners with high self-efficacy
  • Display a strong sense of personal and professional identity

Program Title: B.Sc – Biotechnology

Department of Biotechnology is committed to offer all of our students a world-leading, rigorous, evidence-based, inclusive educational experience embedded in a vibrant research environment, This document provides a definitive record of the main features of the program and the learning outcomes that a typical student may reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided.

The BSc Biotechnology programme is a three-year degree. In the first two years students will study core subjects to ensure that they receive a solid grounding in fundamentals. Students will then specialize in the final year, making their choice from a wide range of options and research projects. Biotechnology course contains topics covering all aspects of the applied biotechnology industry, such as intellectual property and patents, commercializing technology, and entrepreneurship, with lectures, labs, embedded e-learning methods, case studies from biotechnology business leaders and academics.

Biotechnology Attributes:

The biotechnology attributes are a set of core competencies which we expect students to achieve through completion of B.Sc biotechnology program at KGCW.

  1. Knowledge and Understanding of:

CBCS system: B.Sc I & II Yr

  • Cell biology, Genetics and biostatistics (Semester I)
  • Molecular biology and Bioinformatics (Semester II)
  • Biomolecules, protein and enzyme structure and function, Bioenergetics and Biostatistics (Semester III)
  • Microbiology and immunology (Semester IV)

Non-CBCS System –B.Sc III Yr

  • Genome organization, Gene expression, genetic engineering and rDNA technology and immunology (Paper III)
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of plant, animal, industrial and environmental biotechnology; (Paper IV)
  1. Intellectual Skills (thinking) skills – able to:
  • Analyse and solve genetics-based problems;
  • Integrate and evaluate information;
  • Formulate and test hypotheses using appropriate experimental design and statistical analysis of data;
  • Plan, conduct and write report of original research work
  1. Practical skills – able to:
  • Plan and execute safely a series of experiments;
  • Use laboratory methods to generate data;
  • Analyse experimental results and determine their strength and validity;
  • Prepare technical reports;
  • Give technical presentations;
  • Use the scientific literature effectively;
  • Use computational tools and packages.
  1. Transferable skills – able to:
  • Communicate effectively through oral presentations, computer processing and presentations, and written reports;
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Integrate and evaluate information from a variety of sources;
  • Use Information and Communications Technology;
  • Manage resources and time;
  • Learn independently with open-mindedness and critical enquiry;
  • Learn effectively for the purpose of continuing professional development

Learning & Teaching Strategy Scheduled

1.      Learning & Teaching Methods:

 

 ·         Laboratory

·         Lectures

·         5E model, BMIR model & PBL

·         Seminars and workshops

·         Discussions
2.      E-learning & Blended Learning Methods

 

 ·         Virtual lab & Video lectures

·         Computer-based Project work and Placement Learning Methods

·         Group activity

·         Research project

·         Industry visits
3.       Assessment Methods

 

 

 ·         Written Examinations

·         Laboratory write-ups

·         PBL sheets

·         Presentations

·         Individual research project report

·         Viva