রূপকল্প (Vision)
"জৈবপ্রযুক্তি এবং জীন প্রকৌশল বিষয়ে তাত্ত্বিক জ্ঞান এবং ব্যবহারিক দক্ষতার সাথে বিশ্ব-মানের গ্র্যাজুয়েট তৈরি করা এবং সামাজিক চাহিদা মোকাবেলায় গবেষণা ও উদ্ভাবনের সুযোগ সৃষ্টি ও প্রযুক্তি উদ্ভাবন"
"Producing world-class graduates with excellent theoretical knowledge and practical skills in biotechnology and genetic engineering and promoting research and innovation to address the societal needs"
অভিলক্ষ্য (Mission)
স্নাতক ও স্নাতকোত্তর ডিগ্রী প্রদান এবং গ্র্যাজুয়েটদের নিম্নোক্ত গুণাবলী দিয়ে সমৃদ্ধ করা-
i . যথোপযুক্ত গবেষণার মাধ্যমে নতুন জ্ঞান সৃষ্টিতে সক্ষমতা বৃদ্ধি
ii. জাতীয় ও বৈশ্বিক চাহিদা পূরণে দক্ষ গ্র্যাজুয়েট তৈরিতে গুণসম্পন্ন সামগ্রিক শিক্ষার সুযোগ প্রদান
iii. ফলপ্রসূ এবং গতিশীল পরিবেশে নিবিড় ব্যবহারিক প্রশিক্ষণের সাথে তাত্ত্বিক অধ্যয়নের সুযোগ সৃষ্টি করা
Offering Bachelor's degree and enrich the graduates with the following qualities-
Objective of the program offering entity
The faculty
Administrative activities for the FBGE began in 2020, while academics are set to start in December 2024. Currently, there are 16 faculty members in the Faculty of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (FBGE) across five departments. “Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (BGE)” is a 4 years technical degree (distributed in four years of 8 semesters) including 6 month internship program which is comprised of 160 credits (Course: 140 Internship: 20). BGE program is designed to produce high profile day one skilled graduates in this field to satisfy the growing demand in the field of cellular and molecular biology, genomics and bioinformatics, bio-process and genetic engineering, industrial and environmental biotechnology at home and abroad. The Faculty is overseen by a Dean, appointed for a two-year term based on the seniority of the professors within the Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering disciplines. It provides a range of theoretical and practical courses across five departments.
Departments
The FBGE is composed of five respective departments that offer various undergraduate courses in a 4-year program.
Ms. Shahnaz Sultana
Professor
and Dean
Faculty of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
I am truly delighted to extend a warm welcome to the Faculty of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (FBGE), Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
I would like to thank everyone who made a significant contribution to the decision to establish this newly launched faculty at CVASU's research and farm-based campus, situated in the lovely, green landscape of Hathazari, Chattogram.
This faculty has a well-decorated academic building that houses five academic departments and five labs, 16 dedicated teachers, and an up-to-date curriculum. It is currently awaiting the first batch of students to arrive on campus, whose presence will complete our community.
I am proud of my young, energetic and esteemed faculty members and confident that their dedication to teaching, research and mentorship drive this faculty to achieve the vision and goals of CVASU.
The curriculum is focused on allowing the students to acquire up-to-date knowledge, skills in laboratory techniques, critical thinking and problem-solving ability, teamwork, leadership, and communication to meet the current and coming challenges of society.
I'm keen on keeping up and enhancing CVASU's academic reputation, which has created a culture of intellectual curiosity, partnership, and hands-on learning since its inception.
I am committed to facilitating open communication and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and our partners in industry. By working together, we will establish linkages between academia and real-world problems, making sure that our research and innovations meet the demands of our community and beyond.
Name of the program offering entity: Faculty of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (FBGE)
Name of the degree: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (BGE)
Course summary
Total Courses: 53 in 8 semesters
Total credits: 160 (Course: Internship: 20).
Total Marks: 9650
Course Type | Credit Hours |
Theory | 90 |
Practical | 50 |
Internship | 20 |
Total | 160 |
Semester-wise Courses |
First Year First Semester courses | First Year Second Semester courses | ||||
Course title | Credit (T+P) | Department | Course title | Credit (T+P) | Department |
Biophysics | (1+1) | BGE | Mathematics for Biologists | (2+1) | DGB |
General Chemistry | (2+1) | CMB | Sociology | (2 + 0) | DEB |
Fundamental of Biochemistry | (2+1) | CMB | Fundamental of Genetics | (2+1) | DGB |
Basic Biology | (2+1) | CMB | General Microbiology | (2+1) | BGE |
Fundamental Computer and Information Technology | (1+1) | DGB | Animal and Human Physiology | (2+1) | DIB |
Introductory Animal Science | (1+1) | CMB | Ecology and Evolution | (2+1) | DEB |
Communicative English | (1+1) | DIB | Enzymology | (1+1) | DIB |
Total Credit | 17 |
| Total Credit | 19 |
|
Second Year First Semester courses | Second Year Second Semester courses | ||||
Course title | Credit (T+P) | Department | Course title | Credit (T+P) | Department |
Metabolism and Bioenergetics | (2+0) | CMB | Methods in Biotechnology | (2+1) | CMB |
Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods | (1+1) | DIB | Developmental Biology | (1+1) | CMB |
Molecular Biology | (2+1) | CMB | Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology | (2+1) | DIB |
Genes and Genomics | (2+1) | DGB | Fermentation Technology | (2+1) | BGE |
Virology | (2+1) | BGE | Recombinant DNA Technology | (1+1) | BGE |
Cell Culture and Stem Cell Technology | (2+1) | CMB | Immunology and Vaccinology | (2+1) | BGE |
Environmental Biotechnology | (2+1) | DEB | Waste Management Biotechnology | (2+1) | DEB |
Total Credit | 19 |
| Total Credit | 19 |
|
Third Year First Semester courses | Third Year Second Semester courses | ||||
Course title | Credit (T+P) | Department | Course title | Credit (T+P) | Department |
Bioprocess Engineering | (2+1) | BGE | Bioinformatics | (2+1) | DGB |
Introduction to Programming | (1+1) | DGB | Medical Biotechnology | (1+1) | CMB |
Drug Discovery and Designing Technology | (1+1) | BGE | Nano-Biotechnology | (2+1) | DIB |
Proteomics and Protein Engineering | (2+1) | DGB | Animal Reproduction and Breeding | (2+1) | DIB |
Plant Physiology and Breeding | (2+1) | DEB | Microbial Biotechnology | (2+1) | BGE |
Fisheries Biotechnology | (2+1) | DIB | Marine Biotechnology | (2+1) | DEB |
Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Oncology | (2+1) | CMB | Problem Based Learning (PBL) | (0+2) | DEB |
Feed and Fodder Biotechnology | (2+1) | DEB | Biostatistics and Epidemiology | (2+1) | DGB |
Total Credit | 22 |
| Total Credit | 22 |
|
Fourth Year First Semester courses | Fourth Year Second Semester courses | ||||
Course title | Credit (T+P) | Department | Course title | Criteria | Credit |
Advanced Bioinformatics and Programming | (2+1) | DGB |
Internship Mid-term | Logbook (Attendance and Proactivity) | 1 |
Business Perspectives of Biotechnology | (1+1) | DIB | Problem-based learning | 2 | |
Biosafety and Bioethics | (1+1) | DEB | Presentation | 2 | |
Animal Biotechnology | (2+1) | DIB | Viva voce | 3 | |
Forensic Biotechnology | (1+1) | DGB |
Internship Final Examination | Log book (Attendance and Proactivity) | 1 |
Quantitative Genetics | (1+1) | DGB | Hands-on exercise (Performance) | 2 | |
Plant Biotechnology | (2+1) | BGE | Presentation | 2 | |
Bio-fertilizer and Renewable Energy | (2+1) | DEB | Viva voce | 3 | |
Food Biotechnology | (1+1) | DIB | Report | 4 | |
Total Credit | 22 |
| Total Credit |
| 20 |
Internship (6-months)
Distribution of times by internship activities
Serial | Areas | Time distribution |
1. | Internal & external placements | 14 weeks |
2. | Interval for rotation of external placements | 1 weeks |
3. | Mid-term examination | 1 week |
4. | Recission before the final examination | 1 week |
5. | Final examination and results publication | 3 weeks |
| Total | 24 weeks |
Internship courses with credits & marks distribution
Examination | Serial | Courses (Aims) | Credits | Marks |
Mid-term | 1. | Advanced Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics (Wet and Dry Lab Skills) | 4 | 100 |
2. | Study Design & Data Analysis in Biotechnology (Research & Development skills) | 2 | 50 | |
3. | Problem-based Learning (Biotechnology Problems‘ Solving Skills) | 2 | 50 | |
|
| Total | 8 | 200 |
Final | 4. | Industrial Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing (Applications of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering in Industry) | 4 | 100 |
5. | Scientific Communication & Career Development in Biotechnology (Professional & Networking Skills) | 2 | 50 | |
6. | Entrepreneurship (Business Development & Implementing Skills) | 1 | 25 | |
7. | Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property (Products Extension Skills) | 1 | 25 | |
8. | Report (Scientific Communication & Analytical Skills) | 4 | 100 | |
|
| Total | 12 | 300 |
|
| Grand-Total | 20 | 500 |
Distribution of credits and marks on the set criteria for assessing interns
Examination | Serial | Criteria | Credits | Marks |
Mid-term | 1. | Logbook (Attendance & Proactivity) | 1 | 25 |
2. | Problem-based learning | 2 | 50 | |
3. | Presentation | 2 | 50 | |
4. | Viva voce | 3 | 75 | |
|
| Total | 8 | 200 |
Final examination | 1. | Log book (Attendance & Proactivity) | 1 | 25 |
2. | Hands on exercise (Performance) | 2 | 50 | |
3. | Presentation | 2 | 50 | |
4, | Viva voce | 3 | 75 | |
5. | Report | 4 | 100 | |
|
| Total | 12 | 300 |
|
| Grand-Total | 20 | 500 |
Total class in weeks in a year/semester:
Items | Duration (Days) |
Classes (average) | 140 (14-20 weeks) |
Mid Term examination (average) | 14 |
Preparatory leave(average) | 7-14 |
Final examination (average) | 28 |
Minimum CGPA required for graduation: 2.50
Department-wise Courses |
Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology (CMB)
Department of Industrial Biotechnology (DIB)
Department of Environmental Biotechnology (DEB)
Department of Bioprocess and Genetic Engineering (BGE)
Department of Genomics and Bioinformatics (DGB)
Facilities and Amenities
Laboratories
The FBGE comprises five departments, each offering specialized laboratory-based education and practical training in diverse areas of biotechnology and genetic engineering. The faculty's laboratories support a broad range of academic disciplines, including cellular and molecular biology, industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, genetic engineering, genomics, and bioinformatics. These facilities are designed to facilitate practical learning, experimental research, and the application of modern biotechnological techniques under the supervision of experienced faculty members, with technical personnel providing essential laboratory support and assistance to students. Through laboratory experiments, research activities, and hands-on training, students develop practical competencies in areas such as cell culture, molecular biology, microbiology, enzymology, fermentation technology, recombinant DNA technology, immunology, plant and animal biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and computational biology.
Major Labs:
Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology (CMB)
Lab Name | Location |
Molecular Biology Lab | Faculty Building |
Cell Culture Lab | Administrative Building |
Department of Industrial Biotechnology (DIB)
Lab Name | Location |
Industrial Lab | Faculty Building |
Pharmaceutical Lab | Administrative Building |
Department of Environmental Biotechnology (DEB)
Lab Name | Location |
DEB Lab | Faculty Building |
Ecology Lab | Administrative Building |
Department of Bioprocess and Genetic Engineering (BGE)
Lab Name | Location |
BGE Lab | Administrative Building |
Virology Lab | Administrative Building |
Department of Genomics and Bioinformatics (DGB)
Lab Name | Location |
Genomics Lab | Faculty Building |
Bioinformatics Lab | Administrative Building |
