Industrial Biotechnology and Sustainable Development

COURSE OVERVIEW

This micro-credential provides a comprehensive understanding of designing and operating advanced life science processes that prioritize product quality, sustainability, and financial viability. Participants will learn to utilize cells, cell components, and biomolecules to produce commodities such as chemicals, food, biofuels, clean water, and biomaterials, contributing to a sustainable industrial market. The program highlights the role of biotechnological solutions in promoting sustainable development within the industrial sector.

KEY TOPICS COVERED

Introduction to Biotechnology and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Use of Microorganisms for Crop Improvement and Transgenic Technology
Role of Endophytes and Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)
Biotechnology Applications in Medicine and Public Health
Biotechnology in Energy Production and Oil Recovery
Bioremediation and Pollution Control Techniques

TARGET AUDIENCE

Graduates work as research scientists, field application specialists, QC scientists, project managers, science communicators, laboratory managers, operation developers, sales representatives, patent analysts and research associates.

Diploma/bachelor’s in Chemistry, Biology, Food, Agriculture, Environmental Science,
Engineering, or related fields.

120 hours of contact learning, 20 Hours weekly (lectures, case Studies, practical and applied projects

Case Studies (40%)
Final Project (60%)

Brochure

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Instructor

^{Dr. Maysoon Nedham Awadh}

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Domain

^{Biology / Science}

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Date

^{To be announced}

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No of Students

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Hours

^{120 hours}

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Duration

^{4 Weeks}

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Credit Points

³

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Degree Program

^{Equivalent to (BIOLS 409 Biotechnology and Development / BIOLS 406 Bioremediation of Pollutants / BIOLS 604 Industrial Biotechnology)}

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Fees

^{240 BHD}

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Level

^Graduate

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Language

^English

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Venue

^{University of Bahrain
Classroom & Lab}

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Time

^{– Week 1 – 2: Sat 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (face-to-face) & Sun 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM (online)
– Week 3 – 4: Sat 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (practical) & Sun 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM (online)}

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CONTACT

^{For further Information, please contact:
Mr. Mohammed Al-Hooti
Tel: +973-33777339
Email: malhooti@uob.edu.bh}