Course Selection

 

BS Biotechnology

 

w.e.f. Batch 2104

 

Rules:
  1. Students enrolled in the first semester of their study program are given pre-selected courses from respective study scheme by the system; all other students may select their own courses subject to their scheme of studies and the limitations prescribed in the rules below.
  2. The credit hour limits are as below:
    1. A maximum of 18 credit hours per semester are allowed. However, in special circumstances university may allow to enroll maximum 21 credit hours.
    2. In case any student wishes to enroll for one more course beyond the specified credit hours limit in the last two semesters, should submit his/her request to the Rector through Dean. He/she may be allowed by the Rector if a student’s CGPA is 3.00 or above out of 4.
    3. The minimum course load in a semester shall be according to the study scheme, but in special circumstances it can be minimum of 03-credit hours.

Note: Maximum limits prescribed for enrollment of credit hours includes ‘F’ or ‘D’ grade courses, if any enrolled.

 

  1. Students taking less than the course load prescribed by their scheme of studies will require extra semesters to complete the curriculum; in such cases they will also have to bear the additional cost.
  2. During a study program, students may attempt to improve a "D" grade course only once.
  3. Students enrolled through “Entry Route Exemption” will be given a list of courses not exempted from first five semesters from respective study scheme. Students can select the courses subject to the limitations prescribed in the rules below.
    1. A maximum of 21 credit hours per semester are allowed.
    2. In case any student wishes to enroll for one more course beyond the specified credit hours limit in the last two semesters, should submit his/her request to the Rector through Dean. He/she may be allowed by the Rector provided that student’s CGPA is 3.00 or above out of 4.
    3. The minimum course load in a semester shall be according to the study scheme, but in special circumstances it can be minimum of 03-credit hours.

Rules for Final Year Project:

 

  1. The Final Year Project shall be of 06-Credit Hours and will be split in the 7th and 8th semester equally (carrying a workload of 3 credit hours per semester).
  2. To qualify for the Final Year Project,
    1.  A minimum of 50% marks are required.
    2.  A minimum of 102 credit hours (including exempted credits) are required.
  3. If a student fails to qualify for the Final Year Project, then “F” grade will be awarded to the student in the Final Year Project.

Rules for Course work track:

 

1. If a student is not able to pass the Final Year Project (FYP), he/she may opt 2 (two) courses; each of 3 (three) credit hours in lieu of Final Year Project (FYP).

 

Procedure:

 

In order to select your courses, follow the steps below:

 

  1. From within the LMS, click the Student Services button.
  2. Click on the Course Selection link.
  3. Give preference to "F" grade course(s) and the improvement of "D" grades where possible.
  4. Click the check boxes to select courses.
  5. Save the selection.
  6. You may make changes in course selection any number of times before the last date to add, drop or replace course(s).

 

Note: In case, a student fails to complete the Final Year Project within the stipulated time due to verifiable recorded reasons, an extension of maximum one semester may be granted by the Dean of the faculty on the recommendation of Head of Department. The permissible maximum duration of the study program shall apply while granting extension.

(Note: You may want to consult your scheme of studies under the Student Services section in your LMS account, in case of any confusion).

RECOMMENDATION: Full Time Regular Students Are Urged To Follow Their Prescribed Scheme Of Studies.