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Genetics and BioengineeringGBE

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Engineering Department

GENETICS AND BIOENGINEERING

Academic year: 2015/16Copyright IUS ©2015, All rights reserved.

Faculty of Engineering and Natural SciencesEngineering Department


Academic year: 2015/16Copyright IUS ©2015, All rights reserved.

TABLE OF CONTENTSON OUR UNIVERSITY 5

OUR STUDENTS 7

QUALITY ASSURANCE 8

EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER AND ACCUMULATION SYSTEM (ECTS) 8

STUDY LENGTH, THE AWARDING OF ECTS CREDIT POINTS AND THE DIPLOMA

SUPPLEMENT 9

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS 9

INTRODUCTION TO THE DISCIPLINE AND QUALIFICATION 11

GOALS OF THE STUDY PROGRAM 12

EMPLOYABILITY 12

ACADEMIC STAFF 13

FIRST STUDY CYCLE 18

1.1 Aims and Profile of the First Study Cycle 18

1.2 Learning Outcomes of the First Study Cycle 19

1.3 Curriculum of the First Study Cycle 21

1.4 Table 1: I study cycle courses list 22

1.5 Requirements for Admission to the First Study Cycle 23

SECOND STUDY CYCLE 24

1.1 Aims and Profile of the Second Study Cycle 24

1.6 Learning Outcomes of the Second Study Cycle 25

1.7 Curriculum of the Second Study Cycle 25

1.8 Requirements for Admission to the Second Study Cycle 26

THIRD STUDY CYCLE 27

1.9 Aims and Profile of the Third Study Cycle 27

1.10 Learning Outcomes of the Third Study Cycle 28

1.11 Curriculum of the Third Study Cycle 29

1.12 Admission Requirements for the Third Study Cycle 29


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On our University

The International University of Sarajevo (IUS) is a private, nonprofit independent institution of higher education that offers academic programs in all three study cycles, as well as specific professional development programs in registered areas. The science and liberal arts programs encourage academic, cultural, and social cooperation with regional and international universities that share in the IUS mission.

IUS is accredited with the Agency for the Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance, and is listed in the state register of accredited higher education institutions in Bosnia & Herzegovina. IUS is also an associate member of the European University Association (EUA). The International University of Sarajevo has a uniquely international character. Our university has students from all over the world and academic staff with extensive international experience and expertise. This gives IUS a special kind of quality that makes it distinct from other major world universities. Such direct interaction with other international students gives our students the unique opportunity to experience and learn about numerous different cultures within the increase growing confines of our university. This allows our graduates not only to acquire practical knowledge, but this also allows for them to develop other competences and experiences that will make them excel in an increasingly competitive global job market. At IUS our Genetics and Bioengineering Study Programme provides students the opportunity to study in English, read international scientific and expert journals via our continually expanding set of databases, and uutilize the best sources from relevant fields that ensure a high quality education in Genetics and Bioengineering studies. Such resources help provide critical insight into contemporary movements in modern global trends.

The Genetics and Bioengineering Study Programme curriculum is in line with the Bologna system and B&H national qualification framework. Students of this programme have the opportunity to explore the other academic disciplines taught at the IUS via a large choice of elective courses that broaden their intellectual capabilities. Graduates are awarded a bilingual diploma in English and in one of the official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The first study cycle curriculum also meets the requirements for obtaining a BA degree in Genetics and Bioengineering as determined by the Council of Higher Education of Turkey - CoHE (YÖK).

The Founding of IUS

The University was established in Sarajevo in 2001 by the Foundation for Education Development Sarajevo as a non-governmental and non-profit organization with the purpose of supporting education in Bosnia and Herzegovina.


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IUS Mission

The International University of Sarajevo’s mission is to provide a superior education to competent and reliable individuals who in addition to having the capacity for independent and critical thinking, have a strong sense of social responsibility, making contributions to science and technology, and sharing their knowledge for social well being.

IUS Vision

IUS desires to create a culture of excellence that meets the highest standards of an institution whose primary goal is quality. IUS offers an interdisciplinary educational infrastructure that facilitates in the production and transfer of knowledge. IUS aspires to become an international hub in education and science.Organisational Units

IUS has the following organizational units: 1. Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS); 2. Faculty of Business and Administration (FBA); 3. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS);4. Faculty of Law (FLW);5. Faculty of Education (FEDU).

Campus

The International University of Sarajevo (IUS) Campus is located in Ilidza, near the archaeological site of the Roman remains and natural SPA water springs. The Campus area is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, bordering the left bank of the River Zeljeznica on one side, and the beginning of the famous Sarajevo National Park “Vrelo Bosne” on the other. It offers a panoramic view of the nearby mountains and a peaceful and scenic study experience. The Campus is well connected to downtown Ilidza, Sarajevo centre, Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), and other important destinations.

Its modern facilities, research centres, friendly staff, and numerous social and cultural life opportunities offer a unique blend of options for students from all over the world.

Students have access to a library, reading rooms, wireless internet access, access to academic databases (such as JSTOR and EBSCO), accommodation facilities, sports grounds, restaurants, and services organized to support curricular, and extracurricular activities of students at their disposal.


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The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS) The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences offers programs to obtain academic qualifications from a variety of areas in engineering and natural sciences. Currently available programs are:

NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT • Genetics and Bioengineering;

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT • ElectricalandElectronicsEngineering;• ComputerScienceandEngineering• IndustrialEngineering• MechanicalEngineering• Architecture

The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences offers students the opportunity to obtain a degree at undergraduate and graduate levels. Continuing and periodical analyses of study programs are conducted on the basis of market research, ensuring that students receive a high-quality educational experience and enter the job market without any obstacles. FENS closely collaborates with the industry. The modern FENS laboratories are used for the practical education of future engineers and architects. Academic research is brought into special focus, and FENS’s academic staffs hold many international and national awards.

Our students

Student involment in the decission-making process

The Student Parliament (SPIUS) represents students’ interests and acts on their behalf to ensure the realisation of student rights. The Student Parliament (SPIUS) also appoints representatives to the University bodies to ensure that all rights of students are protected and that students are involved in the decision making process.

Student representatives are also involved in the process of curricula development, as well as their evaluation and implementation and periodical analyses of study programs.

Academic Advising

IUS pays special attention to Academic Advising of students throughout their studies. Within study programs, the dean assigns an informal academic adviser to each student, who supervises and evaluates the student’s progress, and advises them on matters of compulsory and elective courses that they need to


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register for in order to graduate. During the course registration period, every student is required to consult their academic adviser about choosing the right courses and course registration for the next semester. The academic adviser approves the list of elected subjects at the beginning of each semester.

Promoting Student Mobility

International Relations Office of the International University of Sarajevo (IRO) works intensively to promote student mobility through a number of exchange programs such as Erasmus+ and Mevlana. Students are granted ECTS credits obtained during the exchange, and the IR staff advises students and helps them to make appropriate choices.

Students’ Clubs

IUS has many extracurricular activities that enrich student academic experience. Currently, the University hosts 19 student clubs, including: IUS Rock Band, Entrepreneurship Club of IUS, The Club of Intellectual Activities (CIA), IUS Football Club, CASES (Culture Art Social Education Sports), SOS Club (Scouting and Outdoor Sports), and Club ROSA (Research Organization Science and Art) Club Architecture Students Assembly of IU Photography Club. Quality Assurance

Quality assurance at the level of a study program includes the process of study program development itself. Consultations with teachers, area experts, students, the labour market, employers’ representatives and local community representatives are defined as mandatory.

During the implementation of a study program, regular analyses of all key study program implementation indicators are performed. The system of implementation of the curriculum and student evaluation provides sufficient autonomy to each academic staff member in order to adjust teaching methods and assessment in each course. Nonetheless, clearly defined standards at university level are still observed. Such a system ensures transparency in the assessment process and at the same time allows for customization for each teacher and student.

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)

Semester curriculum is organized through the courses whose values are expressed in the entries of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) in order to facilitate the student exchange programs all over Europe.

Total prescribed ECTS credits are awarded after a student sits for an exam and after they are graded, and


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the achievements in the learning outcomes are defined by F, FX to A scale, i.e. from 5 to 10. ECTS system applies to all student transfers.

All courses have a code that clearly indicates their content. The course numbering system has three digits for each course, with the first digit indicating the level of the course (study year), as follows: 100-199; 200-299; 300-399 and 400-499 for four years of study of the first study cycle; 500-599 for second study cycle, 600-899 for third study cycle.

The abbreviation before the number indicates the program offered by the course. For instance, the code ARCH 101 denotes the course in the field of architecture intended for the first year of the first study cycle. Differences in content and value of courses are expressed through the number of hours that were planned for lectures, training or independent work (3 +0 or 2 +2 or 2 +1 +2).

Students’ internship provision, in duration of at least 30 days, is a mandatory requirement for every study programme at the University.

Study length, the awarding of ECTS credit points and the diploma supplement

Information on study length and the awarding of ECTS study credits to students who completed their studies successfully per study cycles is shown in the table below:

Cycles of study ECTS study credits awarded after completion of each cycle of study:

Study length

First cycle 240 ECTS study credits 4 yearsSecond cycle 60 ECTS study credits 1 yearThird cycle 180 ECTS study credits 3 years

Students who graduate are awarded with a diploma and a diploma supplement that state: qualification awarded, names of subjects, projects realized, final paper/project grade, number of ECTS points awarded, average grade for each semester, overall GPA and other elements defined by the law.

Teaching and Assessment Methods

Teaching methods applied at the University vary significantly depending on the faculty and discipline. In general, the courses of natural science have a tendency towards larger structure and more formal lessons than subjects of humanities and social sciences.

An important component of studying at the IUS is independent learning, and special attention is given to individual office hours with students. Academic staff combine many teaching approaches to achieve


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specified learning goals and to motivate students to study.

Teaching Methods

Implementation of teaching can take several forms, but it usually involves a combination of the following:• During lectures, printed materials, slides or presentations on a computer are commonly used, but the

main focus is on listening to lecturers.• Assistants usually deliver lessons (tutorials) in small groups where individual attention is given to

students. Tutorials usually complement lectures, but are more topic-specific. For example, they may include activities such as solving problems or having discussions on particular topics broadly discussed during lectures.

• Most subjects involve some form of practical work, such as weekly sessions in the laboratory where students acquire technical and research skills.

• Internships (min 30 working days) have been designed in a way that offers students opportunities to experience on-the-job training and make well-informed decisions about their future careers.

Independent Learning

Apart from attending lectures and practical classes, students spend a great part of their weekdays in independent learning that includes reading relevant materials, research, studying in the reading room, doing homework, writing term papers and reports, group or individual projects and presentations.

Types of Assessment

At the International University of Sarajevo, written, oral and practical assessment methods are used. Assessment is conducted by testing, that is, assessing written and practical work and examination suitable to the specific program, specified learning goals, and grading procedures. Examinations in field of Arts are taken in front of a commission. All types of assessment are public. Office hours

Course instructors have office hours with students on regular basis. In order to help students understand the course contents and achieve the learning aims of a course, office hours are facilitated through different means, like office meetings, meetings in the classroom, consulting via email or modern IT apps such as Moodle.


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Assessment

After completing all the required examinations, final results are assessed and graded according to the following scale, which corresponds with ECTS grading scale: a) 10 (A) - remarkable success without error or with negligible errors, carries 95-100 points; b) 9 (B) – above average, with few mistakes, equivalent to 85-94 points; c) 8 (C) – average, with noticeable mistakes, equivalent to 75-84 points; d) 7 (D) - generally good, but with more significant flaws, equivalent to 65-74 points; e) 6 (E) – meets the minimum criteria, equivalent to 55-64 points; f) 5 (F, FX) – does not meet the minimum criteria, less than 55 points.

Introduction to the Discipline and Qualification

Bioengineering is the application of the principles of engineering and natural sciences to tissues, cells and molecules. Closely related to this is biotechnology, which deals with the implementation of biological knowledge in industrial processes and also covered in our study program. Applications from both fields are widely used in biological and medical sciences and also in engineering. Bioengineers are concerned with the application of engineering sciences, methods, and techniques to solve problems in medicine and biology. Bioengineering encompasses two closely related fields of interest: the application of engineering sciences to understand how animals and plants function; and the application of engineering technologies to design and develop new devices, including diagnostic or therapeutic instrumentation, or the formulation of synthetic biomaterials, the design of artificial tissues and organs, and the development of new drug delivery systems.

Genetics and bioengineering program at International University of Sarajevo aims its students to master the knowledge on the principles of genetics and biological technologies. The students will learn how to investigate biological mechanisms and circumstances from the point of engineering view... So that the students will understand the fundamentals of molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, biomaterials, biodynamic, bioinformatics and proteomics by establishing a very strong ground on basic sciences like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Engineering.

In addition, the students get general knowledge in fields of economics, management and social sciences. We train and educate students in all aspects of career development with regard to teaching, research and at the highest levels of excellence. Our students learn biological sciences through our interactive class lectures and practice through laboratory exercises.


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Goals of the Study Program

The Genetics and Bioengineering degree program at IUS is geared to developing an integrated scientific perspective comprising the fundamentals of molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and cell biology, all of which are built upon a solid background in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.

Courses on the exploitation of biological systems for developing new technologies and industrial applications reflect the biotechnologically dimension of the program. The Bioengineering dimension is based on an understanding of engineering concepts and techniques. Bioengineering, one of the youngest engineering disciplines, employs the principles and tools of traditional engineering specialties that are applied to solve biological problems. In recognition of the unique features and requirements of bioengineering; the IUS established a Bioengineering Program in 2004.

The Bioengineering Program at IUS is designed to emphasize the application of the principles and methods of engineering sciences to study biological applications and its problems. The curriculum has an engineering foundation with emphasis on biochemical process applications. The bioengineering curriculum prepares students for careers in the emerging biotechnology industry or in businesses related to Biotechnology, medical or pharmaceutical industry, as well as, other positions in industry, commerce and education; or to continue their formal education at a graduate school of their choice.

The goals of genetics and bioengineering education can be listed as follows:• To give successful education about engineering and basic sciences.• To give genetics and bioengineering knowledge and experience.• To conduct basic and experimental researches and to apply engineering and physical sciences to

medical and biological problems.• To prepare a biological background for the students so that they can learn how to apply engineering

technologies to living systems in a safe way.• To teach them how to solve scientific problems and team forming abilities that are necessary for

genetics and bioengineering career.• To develop effective communication abilities and joining into interdisciplinary teams.• To give education to the students in a broad spectrum and their preparation for career in a wide range.

Employability

One of the main objectives of this study program is to create a bioengineer, geneticist and biologists who will share their knowledge obtained during their study, the practical work in laboratories as well as the experience gained during the compulsory internship, to be competitive in both national and international business markets. Bioengineering is one of the fastest-developing disciplines worldwide and employment opportunities in this area are continuously increasing at the international level. In Bosnia and Herzegovina,


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as well as in the region graduate bioengineers are of great interest to the potential employers in both, the private and public sectors. Some of the potential employers who would be interested in graduate bioengineers who gained their theoretical and practical knowledge through this study program in English, are for example microbiological and biochemical laboratories, laboratories for the hygiene and for testing of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the increasing number of private laboratories engaged in molecular biomedical diagnostic, then the pharmaceutical industry, as well as agencies and institutes that deal with population and conservation genetics. Of course, young graduates can continue their careers in the academic and research direction through the second and third cycle studies, and thus contribute to both, the development of science in their country and international promotion.

Academic Staff

The study program is being implemented by competent teaching staff with significant global experience in teaching and relevant scientific backgrounds. These are short biographies of our teaching staff:


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First Study Cycle

1.1 Aims and Profile of the First Study Cycle

The first study cycle of Genetics and Bioengineering Study Programme provides a foundation for graduate studies in the application of engineering principles to the design, analysis, construction, and manipulation of biological systems, and in the discovery and application of new engineering principles inspired by the properties of biological systems.

The curriculum is divided into four components. The largest component, related to the basic sciences, dominates the first two years of study. It includes mathematics, physics, biology and chemistry, through biochemistry, computer technology, and is capped with life science classes. The Bioengineering component begins in the second term sophomore year; it provides an approach employing engineering background to problems deriving from the biomedical sciences. The third component is the level in which students develop depth in area of bioengineering. This includes molecular biology, techniques in molecular biology, genetics and related methods, structural biology, microbiology and bioinformatics. The fourth component comprises the general biotechnology, genetics and molecular biology education and free elective courses that give balance to a student’s education.

Coursework emphasizes the fundamentals of biological circuit design at the molecular, cellular, and multi-cellular levels, addressing both the physical and information-processing aspects of biological circuits. Undergraduate practical courses are encouraged during the academic year and through participation in research graduation project.

The Genetics and Bioengineering program at IUS offers interdisciplinary approach to the subject of bioengineering by offering specific courses from other engineering program such as Industrial Engineering program, Electrical and Electronics Engineering program, Bio-engineering program and Computer Sciences and Engineering program. In addition, three courses are required from the Faculty of Business Administration or/and Faculty of Art and Social Sciences programs. This, together with required University Courses that cover various topics from economics to humanistic sciences, will give future engineers graduating from IUS necessary skills to meet challenges of 21th century. The institutional structure of the University with faculties and departments supports the interdisciplinary approach by establishing no boundaries between different areas of concentration. 30% of all courses are elective courses which gives students opportunity to design the program according to their interests and preferences. In this way students have possibility to choose their future directions, e.g. some courses will prepare students for their future carriers in research and Industry, while other courses will give students a good foundation for the post-graduate studies. Finally, the program prepares students for the life-long learning and independent work.


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The usual time for completing undergraduate studies and acquiring the degree of B.S. lasts for four years or 8 semesters. Students who complete 240 ECTS as prescribed by the Curriculum will acquire the degree of the First Study Cycle. Each semester, the University offers the list of courses which represent the curriculum for the specific semester.

Having completed successfully the First Study Cycle of the Genetics and Bioengineering Study Programme, a student acquires the following title: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Genetics and Bioengineering

Article 47 of the Rules of Studies for the First Study Cycle at IUS foresees that, for a successful completion of the program, a student must pass all the exams and defend the final thesis if required by the study program. Graduates receive the transcript which contains the titles of the courses attended, the projects completed, the final (undergraduate) project, etc., along with the grades achieved, ECTS credits, grade point average for each semester and the cumulative grade point average.

1.2 Learning Outcomes of the First Study Cycle

The learning outcomes of the first cycle of studies are formulated along the lines of national and international practice. When defining learning outcomes of Genetics and Bioengineering Study Programme, clear directives of EQF and NQF are taken into account, as well as the current practice in BiH, the needs of the society, the students, the employers and the wider community, foreign and domestic experts and used benchmarks within the EHEA. In the case of Genetics and Bioengineering study program, points of reference used as a basis for defining below listed learning outcomes are:• European Qualification Framework • National Qualification Framework

After successful completion of the Genetic and Bioengineering program at Bachelor level a student will be able to:• Identify, formulate and solve biological problems by using appropriate theoretical and experimental

skills;• Apply and use computer software and databases website in order to solve problems related to the

protein engineering and bioinformatics;• Identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical

methods and modelling techniques;• Identify constrains of engineering solutions including environmental, social and sustainability

limitations, health and safety and risk assessment issues;• Apply management techniques which may be used to achieve engineering objectives within that

context;• Use gained experience in designing and running experiments and to analyze obtained results;


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• Apply knowledge and understanding to acquire practical skills for problem solving, for research tasks and the design of protocols and procedures;

• Have an awareness of and commitment to the role of engineers in society and the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers;

• Analyze and communicate effectively in written and oral English language, document and deliver professional work in their field of interest and in correlated fields using modern technical and visual means;

• Find and use relevant technical literature and other sources of information relating given problems;• Experience in working effectively on technical tasks individually or in a team, and coordinating the

team if necessary.• Develop an area for creativity excellence through interactivity and participate in scientific events;• Recognize a need to engage in a life-long learning.


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1.3 Curriculum of the First Study Cycle

Genetics and BioengineeringCourse group ECTS Course name Course code Course type Pre-requisite

University courses 36

Freshman English I ENG 111 required 4 Communication and Re-porting

MAN 111 required 4

Calculus I MATH 101 required 6 Economics ECON 101 required 6 Science and Technology HUM 101 required 6 Law and Ethics SPS 103 required 6 Spoken Turkish/Bosnian I TURK111/

BOS111required 2

Spoken Turkish/Bosnian II TURK112/BOS112

required 2 TURK111/BOS 111

Faculty courses

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Programming for Engineers ENS 213 required 6 Thermodynamics ENS 202 required 6 Introduction to probability and statistics

MATH 203 required 6

Computational Biology ENS 210 required 6 Dynamics of the Cell NS 205 required 6 NS101Organic Chemistry NS 207 required 6 NS104Electives* elective 6 Electives* elective 6

Program courses

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Biology NS 101 required 6 Physics NS 102 required 6 General Chemistry NS 104 required 6 Calculus II MATH 102 required 6 MATH 101Genetics I NS 209 required 6 NS101/

NS104Genetics II BIO 303 required 6 NS209Molecular Biology I BIO 301 required 6 NS205Molecular Biology II BIO 302 required 6 BIO301Genetic Engineering BIO 415 required 6 BIO301Structural Biology BIO 304 required 6 NS205Biochemistry I NS 202 required 6 NS205Biochemistry II BIO 305 6 NS202Microbiology BIO 306 required 6 NS204Bioinformatics BIO 310 required 6 MATH101/

NS101Techniques in Molecular Biology

BIO 312 required 6 BIO301

Protein Engineering BIO407 required 6 BIO304


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elective elective 6elective elective 6elective elective 6elective elective 6elective elective 6elective elective 6

FreeElective courses

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elective elective 6elective elective 6elective elective 6

Internship 0 30 working DaysGraduation project

6 Bachelor thesis BIO490 Required 6 180 ECTS

Total 240

1.4 Table 1: I study cycle courses list

List of elective courses of Undergraduate GBE programNo. Course name Course code ECTS Pre-requisite1 Computational Biology ENS 210 62 Physical Chemistry NS 203 63 Analytical Chemistry NS 211 6 4 Bioengineering principles BIO 307 65 Plant Structure and Physiology BIO 308 6 6 Chemical Engineering BIO 313 6 NS2077 Cell and tissue culture engineering BIO 315 6 NS2098 Introduction to forensic science BIO 320 6 9 Biotechnology BIO 401 6 10 Molecular Evolution BIO 402 6 11 Plant Pathogenesis BIO 403 6 12 Agricultural Biotechnology BIO 404 6 13 Biomechanics BIO 406 6 14 Immunology BIO 409 6 BIO30115 Ecology and environmental engineer-

ingBIO 410 6

16 Mammalian physiology BIO 411 6 NS20517 Special Topics in Bioengineering BIO 412 6 18 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology BIO 414 6 19 Population Genetics BIO 416 6 20 Molecular Diagnostics BIO 417 6 BIO30121 Virology BIO 418 6 BIO30122 Biophysics BIO 420 6 23 Mechanisms of Signal Transduction BIO 422 6 BIO30124 Modelling and Simulation of Bimo-

lecular ProcessesBIO408 6

Table 3: I cycle program elective courses list


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1.5 Requirements for Admission to the First Study Cycle

To enroll into the first cycle of studies, a candidate has to have completed four years of secondary education and provide a valid high school diploma.

All instruction at IUS is carried out in English. To be enrolled as a first year student, candidates have to have an advanced knowledge of English. Students must provide international certificates of English language proficiency, such are TOEFL, or IELTS, or an equivalent certificate, in accordance with the criteria established by University regulations.

If a candidate does not possess any certificate which would waive the requirement for taking English Language Proficiency exam (Proficiency exam), candidates are required to pass the Proficiency Exam organized by English Language School (ELS) at the University.

Candidates who meet all requirements for admission, but who do not pass this test, are required to attend an intensive program (course) for English at the University’s Lifelong Learning Centre, in order to acquire necessary language skills and develop the ability to follow the lectures. While attending the English language course, students are required to submit a request for dormant status for the purpose of preparation for the Proficiency exam and acquiring skills to attend lectures.

General criteria for admission are determined in the public announcement published before each academic year. The ranking of candidates can be made on the basis of the following criteria:1. Success achieved in high school;2. Marks received in the interview organized for the candidates during application process;3. Points earned on the Scholarship test (Aptitude and Math tests) organized by the University for those

candidates who applied for scholarship, and4. Other criteria stipulated in the announcement.

Further short-listing can be done based on the performance achieved during applicants’ secondary education in the subjects relevant to the area of the undergraduate study.

Applicants from the Republic of Turkey, in addition to the previously mentioned admission criteria, have to pass the undergraduate studies entrance exam (LYS - Lisans Yerleştirme SINAV) with the minimal score set by the appropriate government body in charge of higher education in the Republic of Turkey, or they have to achieve at least 1000 points on the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test / Scholastic Assessment Test).

Students transferring from other higher education institutions are required to submit application for admission (transfer) along with the official certificate on passed courses (transcript) from previous higher education institution. The request is forwarded to the relevant faculty committee. At the end of transfer


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process, the faculty dean decides on the application for transfer.

The persons who lose their student status in accordance with the general acts and The Study Rules at the IUS can reclaim their status under the following conditions: • The University has available infrastructure and human resources to accommodate re-admitted students

without any interruption of regular teaching process and everyday operations of the University; • The student follows the study programme curriculum in current use at the time of re-admission; • The student has no financial obligations owed to the University.

Students who want to regain their student’s status are required to submit a request and explanation to appropriate University Authorities. The decision on regaining student’s status is made by the dean.

Second Study Cycle

1.1 Aims and Profile of the Second Study Cycle

The Genetics and Bioengineering (GBE) II cycle program at International University of Sarajevo is unique in its vision in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which combines advanced Genetics science and engineering practices, aimed to provide unparalleled assets to the students. The curriculum includes the education in Genetics and Engineering, along with a selection of courses that aim mainly to orient the students towards PhD study in various fields including Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bioinformatics, Protein Chemistry and Protein Engineering, Forensics etc.

Experimental laboratory supporting practical training in biology areas outside of the classroom has a very important role in educating graduate students to the requirements of the era. This program is designed for education, research and development aiming to enrich the professional knowledge of the students in genetics, genetics engineering, molecular biology, immunology, protein engineering, and interdisciplinary fields such as nanobiotechnology providing additional chances to work.

The flexibility of GBE graduate program allows students to shape their own professional profiles by selecting the appropriate set of elective courses, offers a broad perspective for specialized or interdisciplinary engineering practice and research.

Together with the course program, individual tutoring and team-work training develop students’ competence to analyze technical problems and to develop innovative solutions. It also strives to develop professional independence, stimulates the students’ personal creativity, self-reliance and originality, and develops the capacity for continuing professional and intellectual growth.

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Programme, a student acquires the following title: Master of Science (M.S.) in Genetics and Bioengineering.

1.6 Learning Outcomes of the Second Study Cycle

The learning outcomes of the second cycle of studies are formulated along the lines of national and international practice. When defining learning outcomes of Genetics and Bioengineering Study Programme, clear directives of EQF and NQF are taken into account, as well as the current practice in BiH, the needs of the society, the students, the employers and the wider community, foreign and domestic experts and used benchmarks within the European Higher Education Area. These reference points are generally accepted guidelines and best practices, standards and norms of individual national systems of higher education, as well as guidelines for quality assurance agencies. In the case of Genetics and Bioengineering Study Programme, points of reference used as a basis for defining below listed learning outcomes are:a) European qualification Framework b) National Qualification Framework

After successful completion of the Second Cycle of Genetics and Bioengineering program a student will be able to:• Possess in-depth knowledge and skills in specific discipline with global perspective. • Ability to apply knowledge through intellectual inquiry and to develop critical solutions in new

situations. • Ability to manipulate, analyzes, and evaluates existing knowledge in order to synthesize scientific

findings.• Ability to disseminate ideas to the wider community in a confident, effective and coherent manner • Ability to describe and critically evaluate current aspects of biosciences in order to solve related

problems. • Ability to create and sustain cooperative networking efficiently • Ability to perform tasks given ethically and with dedication • Possess strong enthusiasm and commitment to continuously acquire and disseminate new knowledge

and skills. • Ability to acquire new knowledge and skills from a variety of sources and apply them to solve related

problem.

1.7 Curriculum of the Second Study Cycle

Genetics and Bioengineering II cycle Category ECTS CreditsLevel 500 or higher level courses (not more than two courses of level 400

can be accepted)

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Master degree project with thesis 24TOTAL 60

Table 4: Structure of the Second Study Cycle

Course Code Course Name ECTS

CreditsBIO501 Advanced Molecular Biology 6BIO507 Advanced Protein Engineering 6BIO508 Advanced Genetic Engineering 6BIO 512 Biostatistics 6BIO 513 Advanced Cell Biology 6BIO 514 O-mics technology 6BIO 515 Bio-Imaging systems 6BIO 516 Advanced Bio-Chemical engineering 6BIO 517 Biosensors instrumentation and technology 6BIO 510 Bioprocess engineering 6BIO 511 Biomaterials 6BIO590 Master Thesis 24

Table 5: List of Second Cycle courses

Laboratory Safety Training

During the first week, it is mandatory that new graduate students take the Laboratory Safety Training (non credit) prior to starting working in the laboratory. New graduate students need to complete the following safety trainings:1. General safety and Emergency 2. Chemical Safety for Laboratories and3. Bio safety.

1.8 Requirements for Admission to the Second Study Cycle

In addition to general legal conditions, candidates who have completed the first cycle of studies, candidates who have achieved 240 credits, and candidates who have completed undergraduate studies according to pre-Bologna system of education have the right to enrol in the second cycle of study program. All the individuals who have completed the first cycle of studies and acquired the title of Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Bioengineering or other related fields are eligible to apply for admission to the second study cycle of Genetics and Bioengineering Study Programme. To qualify for admission, students are required to demonstrate that they possess advanced knowledge of the English language with internationally-recognized certification, or by successfully passing the proficiency test at the University (Proficiency Exam), in accordance with the general rules of the University. In addition,


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taking a special test or interview may be required to prove the scientific capability to continue at the second cycle of study.

Ranking of candidates for admission at the second cycle of study is conducted on the basis of the following criteria:• results achieved during the first cycle of study;• candidate’s score at the interview and test which is organized when applying for study program; • Other criteria determined in the announcement.

When the number of candidates who have met the formal requirements for admission is larger than anticipated number of candidates for admission, preference is given to candidates who have achieved a higher overall grade point average in the previous cycle of study and the score achieved at the interview.

Third Study Cycle

1.9 Aims and Profile of the Third Study Cycle

The Genetics and Bioengineering (GBE) Doctorate program at International University of Sarajevo is one of the most advanced PhD programs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which combines advanced Genetics science and engineering practices, aimed to create an ambience for the smooth pursuit of scholarly activities in research and education, to make an international impact, and to produce future leaders in the field of Biosciences and Bioengineering. A flexible study program allows students to shape their own professional profiles by selecting the appropriate set of elective courses, offers a broad perspective for specialized or interdisciplinary engineering practice and research. The Program strives to develop professional independence, stimulates the candidates’ personal creativity, self-reliance and originality, and develops the capacity for continuing professional and intellectual growth.

The three year PhD program consists of courses, laboratory and class tutorials and hands-on training, independent research, reporting, and dissemination activities and finally the doctoral thesis. The study requires completion of minimum 6 elective courses, each valued with 6 ETCS. It is also necessary to publish a journal paper in a recognized and indexed journal. The PhD thesis brings 120 ETCS. The total requirement for the PhD degree is 180 ETCS. The courses are chosen in consultation with a supervisor. After completion of elective courses, students take a comprehensive exam designed by their chosen graduate advisor and other professors at the Faculty. After the exam, PhD candidates focus on conducting research, attending academic conferences and writing their PhD thesis.

The final (doctoral) thesis must be completed in accordance with the Rules of Studies at the Third Study Cycle. The process of writing a successful thesis requires that students first identify an existing problem or “issue” or “question” in their field, which needs to be researched or “solved” or “answered” properly.


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Strategic options for a solution or answer must also be formulated prior to the actual writing. This is where the thesis statement begins to take shape. The thesis should follow a consistent citation style and format, agreed upon by the student and mentor in keeping with University standards. The PhD thesis can be based on their M.S. thesis. The student may expand on their original M.S. thesis, but the new work must be more rigorous and well developed than the originating paper.

Students must present and defend their thesis orally before a committee in a formal presentation (or defense) and be prepared to answer questions from the committee at the conclusion of the presentation. During the oral defense (and of course in the writing) of the thesis, students must use appropriate language to present their research to an audience, with the aid of appropriate media, in an effort to rationally persuade listeners of the rigor of their work.

Having completed successfully the Third Study Cycle of the Genetics and Bioengineering Study Programme, students acquire the following title: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Genetics and Bioengineering.

1.10 Learning Outcomes of the Third Study Cycle

The learning outcomes of the third cycle of studies are formulated along the lines of national and international practice. When defining learning outcomes of Genetics and Bioengineering study program, clear directives of EQF and NQF are taken into account, as well as the current practice in BiH, the needs of the society, the students, the employers and the wider community, foreign and domestic experts and used benchmarks within the European Higher Education Area. These reference points are generally accepted guidelines and best practices, standards and norms of individual national systems of higher education, as well as guidelines for quality assurance agencies. In the case of Genetics and Bioengineering study program, points of reference used as a basis for defining below listed learning outcomes are:a) European Qualification Frameworkb) National Qualification Framework

After successful completion of doctoral study in Genetics and Bioengineering, a candidate will be able to:• apply advanced genomics-based methods and models for solving problems in engineering;• assess the limitations of computational and biological models for particular cases;• apply appropriate methodologies to understand the pathways which unwind the cell;• choose the appropriate molecular-biological technique to achieve particular engineering objectives;• perform independent research activity and report on it;• transfer the obtained knowledge in oral and written form;• critically evaluate various research approaches, methods and techniques;• Work effectively in a team.


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1.11 Curriculum of the Third Study Cycle

THIRD STUDY CYCLECategory ECTS creditsAt least 6 courses 36Scientific Activity - Published Journal or two conference

papers

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PhD Thesis and Dissertation 120TOTAL 180

Table 6: Structure of Third Study Cycle

Course Code Course Name ECTS CreditsBIO 602 Molecular Biomedicine 6BIO 603 Cell Dynamics and Disease 6BIO 620 Environmental Biotechnology 6BIO 621 Environmental Microbiology 6BIO 644 Advanced Plant Physiology 6BIO 645 Advanced Plant Biotechnology 6BIO701 Scientific Activity- journal paper 12BIO702 Scientific Activity- work on

conference

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BIO790 PhD Dissertation 120

Table 7: list of courses for the Third Study Cycle

1.12 Admission Requirements for the Third Study Cycle

In addition to the general requirements laid down by law, the right to apply for enrolment to third cycle (doctoral studies) of the study program is granted to all students who have completed Master studies according to the Bologna study model, i.e. candidates who have accomplished 300 ECTS study points, as well as all those who have completed post-graduate studies according to an earlier study model and gained the title of Master of Science (pre-Bologna and Bologna master’s studies curriculum), or candidates who have acquired education outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina and who are after the validation and equivalence procedure found to have completed adequate education for continuing of their education.

Candidates who have the title of Master of Science in the areas of Genetics and Bioengineering or similar discipline are eligible for enrolment in the third cycle of study program Genetics and Bioengineering.

Ranking of candidates for enrolment to the third cycle can be based on the following criteria:1. Previous success in the second study cycle taking into consideration that candidates who have

completed post-graduate studies according to an earlier study model and gained the title of Master of


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Science can be recognized with 60 ECTS accordingly with the Committees decision;2. Assessment in the interview or examination that is organized when candidates are applying for

enrolment;3. Other criteria determined by the competition.

In the case where the number of candidates who have met the formal requirements for enrolment is larger than approved quota for enrolment, preference is given to candidates who achieve higher score based on success in the previous study cycle and at the interview.

The persons who lose their student status in accordance with the general acts and The Study Rules at the IUS can reclaim their status under the following conditions: • The University has available infrastructure and human resources to accomodate re-admitted students

without any interuption of regular teaching process and everyday operations of the University; • The student follows the study programme curriculum in current use at the time of re-admission; • The student has no arrears with the University.

Students who want to regain their students status are required to submit a request and explanation to the competent University Authorities. The decision on regaining student’s status is made by the dean.


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