| Course Catalogue |
|---|
| Year | Semester | Courses | Key Learning Themes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year I | Semester I |
• General Physics • Global Trends • Mathematics for Natural Science • General Psychology • Critical Thinking • Communicative English Language Skills I • Physical Fitness • Social Anthropology • Introduction to Emerging Technologies • History |
Strong foundations in science, communication, ethics, culture, and technology. Prepares students to think critically, act responsibly, communicate effectively, and contribute positively to scientific, social, and global development. |
| Semester II |
• Inclusiveness • Moral and Civic Education • General Biology • General Chemistry • Communicative English Language Skills II • Geography of Ethiopia & Horn • Economics |
Ethically grounded, socially responsible, and effective communicators. Provides a balanced education integrating science, ethics, communication, and socio-economic understanding for personal development and national progress. | |
| Year II | Semester I |
• Introduction to Computer Science • Organic Chemistry • Introduction to Statistics • Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation • Cell Biology • Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering • Introduction to Laboratory Techniques |
Builds interdisciplinary competence by integrating chemical, biological, statistical, computational, and engineering principles. Prepares students to become analytical, data-driven, and technically skilled biotechnologists. |
| Semester II |
• Animal Anatomy and Physiology • Principles of Genetics • Plant Anatomy and Physiology • Biochemistry • Molecular Biology • Cytogenetics • General Microbiology |
Comprehensive understanding of the structure, function, and molecular basis of life, integrating genetics, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, and cytology — forming the scientific backbone for advanced biotechnology and life sciences. | |
| Year III | Semester I |
• Techniques in Molecular Biology • Genetic Engineering • Herbal Medicine and Photochemistry • Immunology and Immuno-technology • Introduction to Omics Science • Animal Breeding • Principles of Plant Breeding • Biodiversity and Genetic Resources Conservation |
Produces biotechnologists with strong molecular, analytical, and ethical foundations, capable of integrating modern genetic and omics tools with traditional knowledge systems for sustainable agriculture, health, and biodiversity conservation. |
| Semester II |
• Bioinformatics • Diagnostic Technology • Animal Biotechnology • Plant Cell and Tissue Culture • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology • Plant Biotechnology • Medical Biotechnology • Nano-biotechnology |
Cultivates scientifically skilled, computationally literate, ethically grounded, and innovation-driven biotechnologists capable of applying molecular, computational, and nanotechnological tools to healthcare, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology. | |
| Year IV | Semester I |
• Enzymology and Enzyme Technology • Molecular Marker and their Application • Research Methodology • Forensic Biotechnology • Molecular Biophysics • Microbial Biotechnology • Fuel Biotechnology |
Application of molecular biology and biotechnology in real-world problems using interdisciplinary approaches. Emphasis on research, innovation, industrial applications, and development of analytical, technical, and ethical competencies. |
| Semester II |
• Aquatic Biotechnology • Environmental Biotechnology • Biosafety • Intellectual Property Rights and Bioethics • Food Biotechnology • Fungal Biotechnology • Senior Project • Industrial Biotechnology • Entrepreneurship and Business Development |
Builds a foundation for producing competent, ethical, research-oriented, and innovation-driven biotechnologists who can apply scientific knowledge to sustainable development, environmental protection, and industrial advancement. |