Degree Program(BST)

DEGREE PROGRAM

About the Programme

The curriculum of this degree programme focuses on producing Technologists with the knowledge and technical expertise on Biosystems in Agricultural, Biomedical, Bioprocessing and Environmental fields. Relevant knowledge on Basic Science and Statistics, soft skills, ICT, entrepreneurship and basic management would be provided through the relevant course units. This degree programme will focus on providing broad knowledge on the following specific areas.

Bachelor of BiosystemsTechnology Honours Degree

4 Years

Duration

128

Total Credits

English

Medium

Fulltime

Study Mode

DEGREE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Level 1 Course Modules

Semester I

Module Code Subject No of Credits
BST1112 Information Technology I 2
TMS1173 Basic Mathematics 3
BST1133 Biology I 3
BST1143 Ecology 3
BST1152 Basic Biochemistry 2
BST1162 Analytical Chemistry 2
ENG1112 English I 2
TCS1112 Active Citizenship 2

Semester II

Module Code Subject No of Credits
BST1212 Information Technology II 2
BST1222 Electronics for Biosystems Technology 2
BST1232 Organic Chemistry 2
BST1242 Introduction to Environmental Science 2
BST1253 Biology II 3
BST1262 Introduction to Fisheries Biology 2
BST1272 Fundamentals in Agriculture 2
ENG1212 English II 2
TCS1222 Fundamentals of Management 2

Level 2 Course Modules

Semester I

Module Code Subject No of Credits
BST2112 Application of Biosystems Technology 2
BST2123 Engineering Properties of Biomaterials 3
BST2132 Bioenergy Systems 2
BST3143 Bio Processes Technology I 3
BST2152 Physics for Biosystems Technology 2
TCS2112 Business Economics 2
TCS2222 Entrepreneurship, Export and International Trade 2
ENG2112 English III 2

Semester II

Module Code Subject No of Credits
BST2212 Conservation Technologies 2
BST2222 Geographic Information Management in Biosystems 2
BST2232 Indigenous Knowledge in Biosystems Management 2
BST2242 Nanobiotechnology 2
BST2253 Gene Technology 3
BST2262 Statistical Applications in Biosystems Technology 2
BST2272 Bio Processes Technology II 2
TCS2212 Accounting for Technologist 2
ENG2212 English IV 2

Level 3 Course Modules

Students can select either:

  • Food, Fisheries and Agriculture Technology Stream
  • Natural Resources and Environmental Technology Stream

Semester I

Food, Fisheries and Agriculture Technology Stream
Module Code Subject No of Credits
BSTF3113 Technological Perspectives of Food Preservation, Processing 3
BSTF3123 Food Analyses, Safety and Hygiene 3
BSTF3133 Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology 3
BSTF3143 Horticulture Technology 3
BST3112 Tissue Culture Technology 2
TCS3142 Quality Management 2
TCS3131 Human Resources Management 1
TCS3111 Safety and Risk Management 1
TCS3111 Ethics for Technologist 1
Natural Resources and Environmental Technology Stream
Module Code Subject No of Credits
BSTE3113 Soil Resources Management & Technology 3
BSTE3123 Landscape Design and Construction 3
BSTE3132 Built Environment Design 2
BSTE3142 Field Methods in Hydrogeology 2
BSTE3152 Ecotourism Management 2
BST3112 Tissue Culture Technology 2
TCS3111 Ethics for Technologist 1
TCS3121 Safety and Risk Management 1
TCS3131 Human Resources Management 1
TCS3142 Quality Management 2

Semester II

Food, Fisheries and Agriculture Technology Stream
Module Code Subject No of Credits
BSTF3214 Crop and Livestock Production Technology 4
BSTF3222 Pest Controlling Technology 2
BSTF3233 Postharvest Management and Packaging Technology 3
BSTF3243 Farm Power, Machinery and Mechanization 3
BST3213 Environmental Monitoring and Waste Management 3
BST3222 Biomedical Technology 2
TCS3212 Operation Management for Technologist 2
Natural Resources and Environmental Technology Stream
Module Code Subject No of Credits
BSTE3212 Water Technology 2
BSTE3223 Forest Resources and Wood Science 3
BSTE3233 Natural Products Development Technology 3
BSTE3242 Weather Forecasting Technology 2
BSTE3252 Marine Resources and Technology 2
BST3113 Environmental Monitoring and Waste Management 3
BST3222 Biomedical Technology 2
TCS3212 Operation Management for Technologist 2

Level 4 Course Modules

Semester I

Module Code Subject No of Credits
BST4116 Industrial Training 6
BST4110 Design Project/Research Project (Shall be completed in Level IV Semester II) 0

Semester II

Module Code Subject No of Credits
BST4216 Design Project/Research Project (Shall be completed in Level IV) 6
TCS4211 Communication for Technologist 1
TCS4221 Industrial Sociology 1
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