First Training Camp of NBTC-7

Proposed dates: 1 – 7 August 2009 (5 teaching day, 1 exam day)

1. Theory

Contents from “Biology by Campbell & Reece 8^th Edition”

Chapter 1-10, Chapter 12-15, Chapter 35-51

2. Practical

Electron Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, PCR, DNA Sequencing etc. 
 

3. Recreation Program:

An afternoon “Excursion Trip” to the City of Faisalabad & Dinner at Pizza Hut 
 

Selection Procedure:   
 

The procedure for further selection is that we will hold three training camps for the selection of 4 finalists who will participate in the 22^nd IBO, Taipei, Taiwan 10-17 July, 2010. During 1^st training camp 50 students are expected to participate. On day first there will be welcome test (material is enclosed). This test will carry 25% marks. After 5 days of teaching there will be final exam which will carry 75% marks. Top 16-18 students will be selected for 2^nd training camp. The result is usually notified within 1-2 weeks. During December Vacation 2010, there will be 2^nd training camp. Similarly we will also provide material for 2^nd training camp. Again there will be welcome text for 25% marks.  After 5 days of teaching there will be final exam which will carry 75% marks. After this camp 8-10 students will be short-listed. In mid-March 2011 there would be a short training camp of 2-3 days to select four students to represent Pakistan in 22^nd IBO. The result is usually notified within 1-2 weeks. After F. Sc. /A level Exam the 4 finalist are intensively trained for practical skills at NIBGE for 2-3 weeks before departure to Taipei, Taiwan.   
 

The reference book for NBTC training camps as well as IBO is Biology (8th Edition) by Neil A. Campbell and Jane B. Reece. This book cost around Rs. 5000 & is easily available in Lahore, Karachi & Islamabad. We have limited budget for the books. We have photocopied around 720 pages of this book & are enclosed. We will provide original books to the 4 finalists.   
 

Dr. M. Saeed, Principal Scientist & In-charge NBTC Coordination Committee   

041-2651475-9/Ext 328, 0346 6037405, saeed_hafeez@yahoo.com

 
 

Instructions for arrival  
 

· Please arrive at NIBGE on 1 August 2010 in the afternoon (before 7.00 PM)

· Dinner will be served at 8.00 PM

· For your convenience, if you want to arrive in the morning (on 1 August), no problem, Lunch will be arranged (If this is the case, please inform earlier)

· If you are going to travel to Faisalabad by Public transport, please make arrangements by yourself.

· Travel allowance (Fair) will be paid as follows:

o       Fair for AC coach e.g. Kohistan, Daewoo etc (regular but NOT VIP) and train lower AC will be paid ON PROVISION OF RECEIPTS

o       If receipts are NOT available OR you are traveling by own vehicles, Travel charges will be paid @ Rs. 1.00 per Km

o       Beyond this, no fair will be paid.

· Let us know your schedule (arrival time and place in Faisalabad) by 30^th July (before 2:00PM)   so that conveyance can be arranged for you to arrive NIBGE.

·Your stay (shared accommodation) is arranged in NIBGE student hostels, bedding towel etc.  will be available so don’t bring such stuff.

· If you are traveling to NIBGE by personal transport, ENTER THE NIAB/NIBGE COLONY GATE (rather than NIBGE main gate) and follow your way to Hostels

· You will be received there and guided to your room.

For further Queries related to boarding & lodging please contact: 
 

Mr. Naveed Altaf  Cell No. 0346 7647606

Mr. Abdul Tawab Cell No. 0345 5133752

Dr. Samina Iqbal Cell No. 0300 7604027  
 
 

Dr. Samina Iqbal,

In-charge Boarding & Lodging Committee for NBTC