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Academic Module Handbook of

Plant Biochemistry

DEPARTMENT OF
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND
ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
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Academic Module Handbook for

Plant Biochemistry

By

Dr. Hina Zain

Assistant Professor

At

Department of
Biotechnology and Allied Health Sciences,
Superior University, Lahore.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.
1. Course Delivery Arrangements............................................................................ 4
2. Course Instructors ........................................................................................................... 4
3. Module Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4
4. Course content ................................................................................................................ 5
5. Course learning outcome ............................................................................................... 6
6. Course goals .................................................................................................................... 6
7. Lecture Plan .................................................................................................................... 7
8. Assessment.................................................................................................................... 13
9. Grading of course (As per HEC) ..................................................................................... 14
10. Quiz ................................................................................................................................ 14
11. Assignments .................................................................................................................. 15
12. Semester Presentation ................................................................................................. 15
13. Semester Project ........................................................................................................... 16
14. Academic & Disciplinary Policies .................................................................................. 18
15. Class & Lab Rules and Regulations ............................................................................... 20
16. Assessment GPA and Percentages ............................................................................... 20
17. Guidelines for Mid Term, Final Term and ways to attempt paper .............................. 23

Appendix A (Course Outlines as HEC)

Appendix B (Lab Manual/ hand Book)
Appendix C (Sample Projects)
Appendix D (Sample of Papers)
Appendix E (Guidelines)
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1. Course Delivery Arrangements
The module will involve a combination of pedagogy techniques (lectures, group discussions, exercises, and
field visits) providing students with an opportunity to learn and practice plant biochemistry in use in
advance laboratories.

Module Description Plant Biochemistry

Course Plant Biochemistry
Credit Hours 2+1
Lecture Duration 2 hour per week
Lab Duration 1lab per week

2. Course Instructors

Module Leader
Name Dr. Uqba Mehmood
Location 17-km Raiwind Road, Lahore
Room Faculty office, 3rd floor
Email uqba.mehmood@superior.edu.pk
Consultancy hour 12-2:30
Module Tutor
Name
Email

3. Module Introduction
Welcome to the exploring plant biochemistry module. The module is a rich, interactive learning experience
designed to give students a detail of plant cell structure and function with focus on carbon fixation and ways to
manage energy to pursue the synthesis of food. The basic intellectual tools and aptitudes will be learnt to know
the ways to analyze role of different pigments and compounds in plant cell. Biochemistry in science and
research is most important that coordinates the efforts of scientist to accomplish goals and objectives by using
available knowledge efficiently and effectively. This basic biotechnological course will investigate the different
functions of compounds and components, namely, organizing, performing and controlling key roles of metabolic
reactions within plants. In addition to this, the course will explore that what kind of cell environment affects the
role and behavior of these metabolic reactions collectively.
In first portion in detail structure and types of compounds, their arrangement and variation from synthesis to
secretion have been discussed. Photophosphorylation, carbon fixation in routine and synthesis of variable
compounds on overall cell structure and function have addressed. The possible results of those mechanisms is
known. Involvement of pigments and reaction centers creating variation within plant cell is studied.
In laboratory, students will learn about techniques to study and analyze plant bioassays, enzymes and pigments.
The whole information will be provided in classrooms. They will study it practically at different in practice
research laboratories.
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Program: BS Subject: Plant Biochemistry Th. 2 Lab.1
Semester: 6th BS ( Biochemistry and Biotechnology) Session: 2015-2019
1. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plant Hormones. (1999). Edited by P.
J. J., Haykaas, M. A. Hall, & K.R. Libbenga, Science Pub. Co.
References 2. Lehninger, A. L., Nelson, D.L. and Co. N.M., (2008). Principles of
Text Book: Biochemistry. W. H. Freeman; 5th Edition.
(HEC ) 3. Plant Biochemistry by T. Wood & Mercer.

4. Course Content
PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY (Theory) Cr. Hr. 02
1. PLANT CELL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS
plant cell, Plant cell wall.
2. Photosynthesis; STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
chlorophyll,
photosynthetic pigments,
absorption of light energy,
3. LIGHT REACTION:
photosystem-I,
photo system-II.
Hill’s reaction,
electron transport chain,
ATPC3,
4. CARBON FIXATION:
C4 Hatch Slack pathway and CAM photosynthetic pathways, CO2 fixation (Calvin Benson cycle).
5. PHOTORESPIRATION.
6. NITROGENOUS COMPOUNDS
Conversion of nitrogen into ammonia and other nitrogenous compounds.
7. ALKALOIDS
Biosynthesis of Alkaloids and their biological functions. Terpenes and Terpenoids. Phenolics and
related compounds.
8. PHYTO-HORMONES
Phyto-hormones and related compounds

PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY (Laboratory) Cr. Hr. 01

Extraction and qualitative analysis of
1. chlorophyll,
2. starch,
3. lipids,
4. enzymes,
5. auxins,
6. alkaloids,
7. phenolics and
8. flavonoids

5. Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the successful students will be able to:
Describe the plant cell structure, organization, and apply specific biochemical functions to all
compartments of the plant cell.
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1. Understand how light energy is captured and used to provide chemical forms of energy to power
the functions of cells and whole plants.
2. The nature and composition of plant cell walls will be explored.
3. Knowledge of central metabolism, its plant-specific components, and their functional
significance at multiple levels.
4. Learning of nitrogen metabolism of plants.
5. Complete understanding of the chemical composition of the major components of a plant cell.
6. Knowledge of the molecular mechanism and signaling effect of phyto-hormones

Mapping of CLOs with respective chapters:

Chapter CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CLO 4 CLO 5 CLO Who will How to When
6 measure be to
measure b
1       Dean/Q d
Using e
After
2       u ality any measur
3      
4       Circle direct or 4ed
5       head indirect session
After
6       Method s
complet
7       i on
8      
o
f course
6. Course Goals

Chapters Knowledge Skills Attitude Value

Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
Chapter 3 
Chapter 4  
Chapter 5  
Chapter 6  
Chapter 7  
Chapter 8  
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7. Lecture plan

Session Topics CLO Class Teaching Strategic Plan

Activity pedagogies

Chapter 1 Plant cell structure and function Lecture Break up

Ice 5
Class # 1 Introduction to plant 1. key concepts Oral quiz Ppt. Lectures breaking min
cell structure plant cell Group session
structure and its discussions Lecturing. 45
Questioning Min
functioning in
Session 1 Attendance 5
detail.
min
Summary 5
of the min
class.
END NOTE.
Class # 2 Introduction to plant cell
function
Lab #1 Extraction and qualitative analysis of Chlorophyll
Plant cell structure and function Lecture Break up

Ice 5
Class # 1 Plant cell wall and variation 1. key concepts Oral quiz Ppt. breaking min
plant cell Lectures session
structure and its Group Lecturing. 45
functioning in discussions Min
detail Questionin Attendanc 5
Session 2 g e min
Summary 5
of the min
class.
END
NOTE.
Class # 2 Plant cell components other
than photosynthetic

Lab # 2 Extraction and qualitative analysis of Chlorophyll

Chapter 2 Photosynthesis; Structure And Function Lecture Break up

Ice 5
Class # 1 Chlorophyl 1. key concepts Oral quiz Ppt. breaking min
plant cell Lectures session
structure and its Group Lecturing. 45
Session 3
discussions Min
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functioning in Questionin Attendanc 5
detail. g e min
Summary 5
of the min
class.
END
NOTE.

Class # 2 Photosynthetic pigments

Lab # 3 Extraction and qualitative analysis of starch

Photosynthesis; Structure And Function Lecture Break up

Class # 1 Photosynthetic pigments Ice 5

1. key concepts Oral quiz Ppt. breaking min
plant cell Lectures session
structure and its Group Lecturing. 45
functioning in discussion Min
detail. s Attendanc 5
Session 4 Questioni e min
ng Summary 5
of the min
class.
END
NOTE.
Class # 2 Absorption of light energy

Lab # 4 Extraction and qualitative analysis of starch

Chapter 3 Light reaction Lecture Break up

Ice 5
Class # 1 Introduction to light reaction 2. Differentiat Oral quiz Ppt. breaking min
e plant pigments, Lectures session
photosynthetic Group Lecturing. 45
systems and discussions Min
pathways. Questionin Attendanc 5
g e min
Summary 5
of the min
Session 5 class.
END
NOTE.
Class # 2 Photosysten1,
PhotosystemII
Lab # 5 Extraction and qualitative analysis of lipids
Light reaction Lecture Break up
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Hill’s reaction Ice breaking 5
. 2. Differentiat Oral quiz Ppt. session mi n
Class # 1 e plant pigments, Lectures
photosynthetic Group
systems and discussions Lecturing. 45
pathways. Questionin min
g
Attendance 5
m in

Summary of 5
the class. m in
Session 6 END NOTE.

Class # 2 Electron transport chain,

ATPC3

Lab # 6 Extraction and qualitative analysis of lipids

Chapter 4 Carbon Fixation Lecture Break up

Class # 1 Introduction to carbon fixation Ice breaking 5

2. Differentiat Oral quiz Ppt. session min
e plant pigments, Lectures
photosynthetic Group Lecturing. 45
systems and discussion Min
pathways. s Attendance 5
Session 7 Questioni min
ng Summary of 5
the class. min
END NOTE.
Class # 2 Calvin Cycle

Lab # 7 Extraction and qualitative analysis of enzymes

MID TERM EXAMS
Lecture Break up
Carbon Fixation
Class # 1 CAM pathway 2. Differentiat Ice breaking 5
e plant pigments, Oral quiz Ppt. session min
photosynthetic Lectures
systems and Group Lecturing. 45
pathways. discussions Min
Questionin Attendance 5
g min
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Session 8 Summary of 5
the class. min
END NOTE.

Class # 2 C4 Hatch Slack Pathway

Lab # 8 Extraction and qualitative analysis of enzymes

Chapter 5 Photorespiration Lecture Break up

Class # 1 Introduction to Ice 5

Photorespiration 2. Differen Oral quiz Ppt. breaking min
tiate plant Lectures session
pigments, Group Lecturing. 45
photosynthetic discussions Min
systems and Questionin Attendance 5
Session 9 pathways. g min
Summary 5
of the min
class.
END NOTE.
Class # 2 Factors, Importance and
drawbacks of
photorespiration
Lab # 9 Extraction and qualitative analysis of auxins
Chapter 6 Nitrogenous compounds Lecture Break up

Class # 1 Introduction to Ppt. Lectures Ice breaking 5

nitrogenous compounds 2. Explain Oral quiz Group session min
and detect discussions
plant’s Questioning Lecturing. 45
naturally Min
occurring Attendance 5
compounds min
Summary 5
Session 10 of the min
class.
END NOTE.

Class # 2 Oxidation/reduction of
nitrogen
Lab # 10 Extraction and qualitative analysis of auxins

Nitrogenous compounds Lecture Break up

Class # 1 Conversion of nitrogen to Ice breaking 5

ammonia 2. Explain Oral quiz Ppt. session min
and detect Lectures
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plant’s Group Lecturing. 45
naturally discussions Min
occurring Questioning Attendance 5
compounds. min
Session 11 Summary of 5
the class. min
END NOTE.

Class # 2 Conversion of ammonia to

other compounds
Lab #11 Extraction and qualitative analysis of alkaloids
Chapter 7 Alkaloids Lecture Break up
Class # 1 Introduction to alkaloids Ice breaking 5
2. Explain Oral quiz Ppt. session Min
and detect Lectures
plant’s Group Lecturing. 45
naturally discussions Min
occurring Questioning Attendance 5
compounds Min
Summary of 5
Session 12 the class. Min
END NOTE.
Class # 2 Biosynthesis of alkaloids

Lab # 12 Extraction and qualitative analysis of phenolics

Alkaloids Lecture Break up

Class # 1 Biological functions 2. Explain Ice breaking 5

of alkaloids and detect Oral quiz Ppt. session min
plant’s Lectures
naturally Group
Lecturing. 45
occurring discussions
compounds Min
Questionin
Attendance 5
g
min
Summary of 5
Session 13 the class. min
END NOTE.
Class # 2 Terpenes and Terpenoids

Lab # 13 Extraction and qualitative analysis of phenolics

Chapter 7/8 Alkaloids Lecture Break up
Class # 1 Phenolic and related compounds 2. Expla Ice breaking 5
in and detect Oral quiz Video session min
plant’s Lectures
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naturally Group Lecturing. 45
occurring discussions Min
compounds Questioning Attendance 5
min
Summary of 5
the class. min
Session 14
END NOTE.

Class # 2 Phytohormones:
introduction
Lab # 14 Extraction and qualitative analysis of flavonoids
Chapter 8 Phytohormones Lecture Break up

Class # 1 Phytohormones Ice 5

2. Explai
Oral quiz Group breaking min
n and detect
discussions session
plant’s
Questioning Lecturing. 45
naturally
occurring Min
compounds Attendance+ 5
min
Summary 5
Session15 of the class. min
END NOTE.
Class # 2 Related compounds
Lab # 15 Extraction and qualitative analysis of flavonoids
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8. Assessments

Course
When to be Action
learning Who will measure How to measure Remarks
measured taken
out comes
 Midterm exams During, at mid
 Class tutor  Final term exams and at the end of
CLO1  Department  Quiz and class tests successful
(Faculty panel)  Assignments completion of
 Presentations the semester
 Midterm exams During, at mid
 Class tutor  Final term exams and at the end of
CLO2  Department  Quiz and class tests successful
(Faculty panel)  Assignments completion of
 Presentations the semester

 Midterm exams During, at mid

 Class tutor  Final term exams and at the end of
CLO3  Department  Quiz and class tests successful
(Faculty panel)  Assignments completion of
 Presentations the semester

 Midterm exams During, at mid

 Class tutor  Final term exams and at the end of
CLO4  Department  Quiz and class tests successful
(Faculty panel)  Assignments completion of
 Presentations the semester

 Midterm exams During, at mid

 Class tutor  Final term exams and at the end of
CLO5  Department  Quiz and class tests successful
(Faculty panel)  Assignments completion of
 Presentations the semester

 Midterm exams During, at mid

 Class tutor  Final term exams and at the end of
CLO6  Department  Quiz and class tests successful
(Faculty panel)  Assignments completion of
 Presentations the semester

CLOs Assessment methods used

Quizzes Presentation Assignments Mid-term exams Final exams
CLO 1 Direct Indirect Indirect Direct Direct
CLO 2 Direct Indirect Indirect Direct Direct
CLO 3 Direct Indirect Indirect Direct Direct
CLO 4 Direct Indirect Indirect Direct Direct
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CLO 5 Direct Indirect Indirect Direct Direct
CLO 6 Direct Indirect Indirect Direct Direct

9. Grading of course (As per HEC)

Course without lab (Theory)
Sr.# Contents Weightage
Pre-Mid Assessment
1 Pre Mid Quiz 5%
2 Pre Mid Project Evaluation 5%
3 Mid Term Exam 40%
TOTAL PRE MID EVALUATION 50%
Post-Mid Assessment
5 Final Term Exam 50%
TOTAL POST MID EVALUATION 50%
Overall EVLUATION 100%

Course with lab (Theory)

Sr.# Contents Weightage
Pre-Mid Assessment
1 Pre Mid Quiz 5%
2 Pre Mid Assignment 5%
3 Mid Term Exam 20%
TOTAL PRE MID EVALUATION 30%
Post-Mid Assessment
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4 Final post mid presentation 10%
5 Post Mid Assignment 10%
6 Final Term Exam 50%
TOTAL POST MID EVALUATION 70%
Overall EVLUATION 100%

Course with lab (Lab)

Sr.# Contents Weightage
1 External Viva 40%
2 Practical copy 10%
3 Practical performance in lab 10%
4 Written performance as report 30%
5 Internal viva 10%
Overall EVLUATION 100%

10. Quiz
Quiz will be taken after completion of important topics either verbally or in written form

Sr. # Class evaluation criteria Weightage

1 Knowledge 40%
2 Explanation 30%
4 Confidence 30%

11. Assignments
Pre-mid and post-mid assignments will be given to the students that encompass the whole of the module of program. The
assignments will help students in applying academic theories learned in class to the practical complexities of modern day
discoveries. Brief description of assignments is given below.

Sr. # Assignment evaluation criteria Marks

PreMid PostMid
1 Contents are covered properly 5 5
2 Report presentation 5 5
3 Learning reflection and its integration with theory 10 10
Total 20 20
Total weightage 5% 10%
Note: marks will be deducted on late submission as per university rule

12. Semester Presentation

PRESENTATION EVALUATION PROFORMA

Subject Title : _________________________ Subject Course Code : Resource
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person______________________________________

Project / Presentation Title _______________________________________________________________________

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No Na up tion p ncy to ing contac Langu Patie e Referen adhere l
me (10) on the power t with age nce involve ces nce Mar
of top Objecti and Audie (10) ment (10) (10) ks
the ic ves self nce (10) (10) Gain
Stu (10 (10) defense (10) ed
den ) (10)
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01

02

03

04

05

Comments:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________ ____________________
____________________
Resource Person Program Leader Dean

13.Semester Project
In this project the students are required to
Project Description develop new concepts and discoveries.
1. Understand the concepts by converting
Learning Out Comes them in model form.
2. Understanding different molecular
systems.
3. Practically implemention
Time Duration
Initiation by the start of the semester

Closing date at least one month before the

FINAL TERM EXAMS.
Size of team
3-4 members team consisting of a mix of brilliant
and average students.
Tasks Description Time Line Leaning Evidence
Outcome/s
(LO)
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1. Understanding Looking into the nature of the As (LO-1) Rough Draft

the topic project topic to choose mentioned
assigned appropriate design technique above
like, iterative, divide and
conquer, dynamic. Also know
the solutions if any problem (At least
2. Making a face. there must
summary of be 3
Sessions in
contents to
b/w the
cover project
completion
of
3. Analyzing the PROJECT.
correctness and
efficiency of (Written
already report must (LO-2) Design-
collected data be pseudocode and
generated flowchart
and
forwarded
Mathematical
to PM.
(LO-2) proof of
complexity of
algorithm

Arrange all the data content

4. Arranging Data
wise in a sequence.

Almost 4
week

(LO-3) Coding

Almost
five weeks

Last week
of the term
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Evaluation Criteria

Learning Outcomes Grading Descriptors

Grading Range(1-5)
1. Understanding Satisfactory: data collection is satisfactory and all
members are taking interest.
Excellent: In depth and complete description of the
project and how the to make this project.
Poor: It would be graded as POOR if data is not proper.

Grading Range(1-5)
Satisfactory: inform about design proposal
Excellent: Choosing the best design for the project and
appropriate arrangement
Poor: It would be graded as POOR if none of the above
Designing Of Project /Arranging of
sub-tasks are completed.
Data

Grading Range(1-5)
Satisfactory: Giving an appropriate arrangement
Excellent: In depth and complete compiling of project
Poor: It would be graded as POOR if none of the above
sub-tasks are completed.

3. Compiling Of Project
Grading Range(1-5)
Satisfactory: If present.
Excellent: if the presentation is clear and fully
acknowledged.
Poor: It would be graded as POOR if none of the above
sub-tasks are completed.

4. Presentation And Submission Of Project

Evaluation Criteria of participation in the
project
Each and every team member is necessary to participate
equally in the project. If any of the participants failed to
play its vital role in the project development and
construction then the whole team will face the overall
10% deduction of marks.

Project Submission Guide Lines
When to Submit:
After 07-08 weeks of assigning the project, the project
presentation will be scheduled by the instructor and the
submission will be done.
How to submit:
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The process of project submission is including use of
cover page, submission in hard and soft from.
Soft-Copy: The project is to submit with the group
Member information in the class in soft form.
Extension: In-case of extension or late submission
whether or not the student has to follow any particular
method of submission instruct by the resource person.
Late Approval will be signed by the Program Manager
Office.

14. Academic & Disciplinary Policies

14.1 Late Submission:
According to the University policy, an project submitted after the due date, without an approved
extension, will be penalized at the rate of 20% deduction of the possible maximum marks of the
assessment item. This policy is applicable till the next working day after due date and time of
project. Projects submitted after this will be awarded zero marks.
14.2 Absenteeism:
Late coming and shortage in attendance i.e. 3 continual absents from class, ensure that students
will be struck off from the relevant subject. It is not acceptable for you to disturb the class by
entering late. If you are unavoidably late, then please wait outside until the lecturer indicates
you may come in.
14.3 Scholastic Honesty:
Superior University expects each student to do his/her own work. The University has "zero
tolerance" for cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration on projects and papers, using
"notes" during exams, submitting someone else's work as one's own, submitting work
previously submitted for another course, or facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others.
The penalties are severe!
14.4 Plagiarism
University policy prohibits students plagiarizing, collusion, copying and ghost writing any
material under any circumstances. A student plagiarizes if he or she presents the thoughts or
works of another as one’s own. This definition may include:
 Using another’s ideas without due acknowledgement;
 Working with others without permission and presenting the resulting work as though it was
completed independently.
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 Aiding another student to plagiarize is also a violation of the plagiarism Policy and may
invoke a penalty.
14.5. Cover Sheets for Assessment:
A Faculty Specific Project Cover Sheet (available at university bookshop) is to be completed
and attached to each assessment item to be submitted.

14.6 Guidelines

a) Guidelines for the Projects.

b) Guidelines for the Presentation.
c) Guidelines for the MID TERM EXAMS
d) Guidelines for the FINAL TERM EXAMS.
e) Guidelines for the LAB WORK / LAB EXAMS, VIVA

15. Class & Lab Rules and Regulations

 All mobile phones must remain switched off (not kept on silent / vibration mode) for the entire
duration of a class. Any breach of this rule will lead to immediate confiscation of the phone,
which will only be returned after the semester is over.
 No food, drinks, bubble gum or beetle-nut will be allowed inside the classroom.
 In order to maintain the sanctity and decorum on the University Campus, all male and female
students are required to be dressed in a decent and appropriate manner. Please note carefully that
under no circumstances you will be allowed to attend classes in a casual and shabby getup, for
example, dirty and un_ironed clothes. The University shall take a particularly stern view of any
kind of immodest and revealing clothes, such as shalwar-qameez with long slits, shirts with low
necklines, skirts and tight or torn jeans. Male students may wear shalwar-qameez with waist-coat
and sandals with straps.
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 Cheating, plagiarism, offensive language and disruptive behavior will be addressed according to
policies for academic misconduct mentioned in the Students’ Handbook.
 A student must have maximum participation in class lecture and activities. He/she should think
critically to make effective arguments during the class.
 Give respect to your class mates in terms of their opinions and arguments. A student is encouraged
to make opposing argument but maintain class decorum cannot be ignored.
 A 15-minute break will be given. Any student coming late or returning late after the break will
be considered absent for that day.
 In case of cancellation / makeup of a class you shall be notified through the program manager or
class coordinator.
 If you fail to attend at least 90% of the sessions you will receive an F grade for the module
16. Assessment GPA and Percentages

(80-100%) This is an outstanding standard indicating comprehensive knowledge and

understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of an outstanding level of academic
ability; mastery of skills (as identified in the assessment task); and achievement of all
assessment objectives.

(70-79%) This is an excellent standard indicating a very high level of knowledge and
understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of a very high level of academic
ability; sound development of skills (as identified in the assessment task); and achievement
of all assessment objectives.

(60-69%) This is a very good standard indicating a high level of knowledge and understanding
of the relevant materials; demonstration of a high level of academic ability; reasonable
development of skills (as identified in the assessment task); and achievement of all
assessment objectives.

(50-59%) This is a satisfactory standard indicating an adequate knowledge and understanding

of the relevant materials; demonstration of an adequate level of academic ability;
satisfactory development of skills (as identified in the assessment task); and achievement
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of most assessment objectives.

Fail (less than 50%)

This is an unsatisfactory standard indicating an inadequate knowledge and understanding of
the relevant materials; insufficient evidence of academic ability; failure to develop skills
(as identified in the assessment task); and failure to achieve assessment objectives.

Guidelines to Assess the GPA’s and Percentages

Sr. (a) (b) (c) d=axc
No Subject Credits Attempted Grade Earned Grade Points Total Grade Points
1 Course No. 1 3 A 4 12
2 Course No. 2 4 B 3 12
3 Course No. 3 3 B 3 9
4 Course No. 4 3 C 2 6
5 Course No. 5 2 F 0 0
Total:- 15 39
Methods for Calculating Grade Point Average
The Grade points in the example given below are calculated on the basis of the Ready Reckoner Table.
GPA = Total Grade Points / Total Credit Attempted = 39 / 15 = 2.60
Cumulative Grade Point Average
CGPA will be calculated as follows:
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CGPA = Grand Total of GPA’s / Total no. of Semester

17.Guidelines for Mid Term, Final Term and ways to attempt paper

Guidelines about Mid term Exams (MTE)):

25% (subject with Lab)
40% (subject without Lab)
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Parameter Description
Weightage in final result 25% (subject with Lab)
40% (subject without Lab)
Responsibility Biotechnology and Allied Health Sciences department/Faculty
concerned/Program Manager
No of MTE/Semester 1
Question papers for MTET 2 sets of papers finalized by all aspects submitted to Program Manager, at least
10 days before the MTE
Entitled Time for MTE 1.5 Hours
Time schedule Upon completion of half curriculum
Type Objective & Subjective
Objective Part & Time Line 40 % : i.e. 20 MCQ (in total 20 marks) & 20 MIN
Subjective part & Time 60% : 6 Questions of 5 marks each ( Introduction, definition, example,
line explanation with diagram if given in clear writing) & 70 MIN
Time duration 90 Minutes
Total marks 50
Passing marks 50%
Curriculum incl. As mentioned in the Academic Module Hand Books
Submission of the Result. Within 15 days after the completion of the MTE
Specimen (Specimen attached as Annexure- -)

Guidelines about Final term Exams (FTE)):

50% (subject with Lab)
60% (subject without Lab)
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Parameter Description
Weightage in final result 50% (subject with Lab)
60% (subject without Lab)
Responsibility Bitechnology and Allied Health Sciences department /Faculty
concerned/Program Manager
No of FTE/Semester 1
Question papers for FTE 2 sets of papers finalized by all aspects submitted to Program Manager, at least
10 days before the FTE
Entitled Time for FTE 2 Hours
Time schedule Upon completion of curriculum
Type Objective & Subjective
Objective Part & Time Line 40 % : i.e. 40 MCQ (in total 40 marks) & 20 FIN
Subjective part & Time 60% : 6 Questions of 10 marks each ( Introduction, definition, example,
line explanation with diagram if given in clear writing) & 140 MIN
Time duration 2 Hours
Total marks 100
Passing marks 50%
Curriculum incl. As mentioned in the Academic Module Hand Books
Submission of the Result. Within 15 days after the completion of the FTE
Specimen (Specimen attached as Annexure- -)

Guidline to attempt paper


How to attempt
(Objective part of paper)
How to attempt Definition with examples – introduction – relevant to the question as
(Subjective part of Paper]
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The Objective Part
e.g.: 40% part i.e. 20 marks as :
MCQ and others at option.
Guidelines:
Focus on the entitled time/stipulated time for the said part, e.g. 20
Min here.
NO OVERWRITTING. NO CHEATING. focus on the question
with maximum attention to access the answer.
The Subjective Part
e.g.:60% part carrying 30 marks as :
Six Short Assays’ Questions here each carrying 05 marks.
Guidelines:
Focus on the entitled time/stipulated time for the said part, e.g. 60
Min here.
Dedicate 10 Min to each Question e.g.
Question No 01 Short Assays’ Questions (5 marks) spend 10 min
here. (like wise)
Focus first 1 min on the question with full attention to pin point
 what is pre requisite of this specific question over here;
asked, add practicalities with the addition of case studies – use
references/citation.
 what to do – how to do – & - to which extend to do
If illustration or flow chart asked go for that….
Unnecessary input (s) are waste of time/focus. “BE PRECISE &
CONCISE”
At the end of paper, must re check it by 3-5 Min.
NO OVERWRITTING. NO CHEATING. focus on the question
with maximum attention to access the answer