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SOC 7003 Microbial Production and Technologies

Introduction to microbial technologies, Biochemical transformation via microbial cell catalyst,
Utilization of microbial cells as agent of bioremediation, Synthesis of novel via microbial production,
Microbes as bio factories.

Assessment Methods
Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction
English

Transferable Skills
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Humanity Skill:
CS4, CT4, TS3, LL3

References:
1. Ahmad, I., Ahmad, F., & Pichtel, J. Microbes and Microbial Technology: Agricultural and
Environmental Applications. (2011) Springer Press.
2. Malik, A., Grohmann, E., & Alves, M. (Eds) (2013) Management of Microbial Resources in the
Environmental.

SOC 7004 Plant and Animal Improvements

The course will present a comprehensive overview on current approaches and technologies involved
will also be discussed. Fundamentals on the concepts involved will also be discussed. Students will
also be exposed to topics related too biosecurity, biosafety and ethical related to these technologies.

Assessment Methods
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%

Medium of Instruction
English

Transferable Skills
1. Theoretical skills related to plant and animal biotechnologies.
2. Skills in data gathering and analysis.
3. Skills in scientific and critical thinking.

Humanity Skill:
CS4, CT4, EM3

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