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The focus is to learn how the industry can take advantage of biocatalysts and biomolecules to contribute to a more sustainable future
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Programme Overview

B.Sc. in Biotechnology is a three-year undergraduate programme that deals with the basic and advanced study of cellular and biomolecular processes for the development of technologies and products in sectors such as health, agriculture, and the environment. Graduates of the Biotechnology course may secure employment in the research and development, education, pharmaceutical, and agricultural sectors.

Programme Educational Outcomes

To understand and incorporate the ability to apply, update, extend, and build deep knowledge through a flexible, research-intensive programme tailored to suit current academic and industry demands.
To establish professional integrity and an ethical attitude while being aware of global and national competencies, and consider the social implications of their job, particularly its impact on safety, health, and the environment for long-term growth.
To participate in individual and team-oriented, open-ended activities promoting productive thinking to provide opportunities for students to manage and work on multidisciplinary projects through interaction with their peers in the industry.
To fulfil social demands, apply acquired practical skills and comprehensive Biotechnology training in product, and process, and develop leadership traits for innovative entrepreneurship.

Programme Outcomes

Scientific Knowledge: Enhance scientific knowledge and skills in various areas of Biotechnology such as Genetics, Molecular biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Fermentation technology, Environmental Biotechnology, and tissue culture techniques.
Laboratory skills: Develop skills with scientific, systematic experiential learning in their respective field of study or discipline.
Analytical skill: Ability to understand and analyze problems relevant to socio-economics, environment, health, etc.
Problem-solving skills: Ability to find solutions to the problems and threats faced with the help of scientific research.
Proficiency: Develop proficiency in respective branches of science and scientific tools and equipment.
Communication skills: Develop interpersonal communication skills and promote scientific thinking
Professional ethics: Knowledge of professional ethics and their strict application in the respective profession.
Research: Develop the temperament to take up research as a career to develop new knowledge in thrust areas.
Social Responsibility: Acquire a sense of responsibility to do the utmost possible for the development of society by educating mass, solving problems, enhancing natural resources, removing superstitions, and thereby contributing to nation-building as a whole.
Life-long learning: Develop an ability to engage in life-long learning in the context of biological science.

Programme Specific Outcomes

Ability to use Biotechnological skills in different fields such as Molecular biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Agriculture and Plant Biotechnology, Bioprocess engineering, and Bioinformatics and their practical application.
Develop scientific temper among the students in the field of Biotechnology by imparting in-depth concepts and a research mindset for their higher careers.
Provide students with in-depth practical expertise in several thrust areas of Biotechnology to meet the demands of industry and academics.

Curriculum Details

Odd Semester

This is the programme's first semester.

Courses for this semester

CELL BIOLOGY

Course Overview

The main focus of the course cell biology is to study the structure and function of cells. This course will focus on Eukaryotic cell biology, including subjects such as membrane structure and composition, transport, and trafficking; the cytoskeleton and cell mobility; macromolecule breakdown and energy generation; and cell integration into tissues.

Course Outcomes

Learn and understand the importance of various cellular organelle and their role.
Develop skills to explain the differences among various stages of the cell cycle.
Develop a clear picture of various chromosomes in the cell.

GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

Course Overview

This course covers principles of microbiology and the impact of these organisms on man and the environment. Topics include the various groups of microorganisms, their structure, physiology, genetics, microbial pathogenicity, infectious diseases, immunology, and selected practical applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills including microscopy, aseptic technique, staining, culture methods, and identification of microorganisms.

Course Outcomes

Develop knowledge of comparative characteristics of microorganisms.
Develop knowledge of general bacteriology and microbial techniques.
Develop knowledge of microbial metabolism and enzymes.

BIOMOLECULES

Course Overview

An introduction to the study of biological processes at the molecular level with emphases on protein structure and function, enzyme mechanism and kinetics, fundamentals of physical biochemistry, and the chemistry of biological molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.

Course Outcomes

Develop knowledge about the bio-molecules and their interactions and functions in the system.
Develop knowledge about the structure and classification of amino acids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
Analyzing the stability of different biomolecules as well as their physio-chemical properties.

BASIC CHEMISTRY

Course Overview

This is an introductory course for students with limited background in chemistry; basic concepts such as atomic and molecular structure, solutions, phases of matter, and quantitative problem-solving will be emphasized to prepare students for further study in chemistry.

Course Outcomes

Acquire knowledge of the significance of the rate of a chemical reaction and ionic equilibrium.
Acquire knowledge to analyze microscopic chemistry in terms of atomic and molecular orbitals.
Develop skills to rationalize periodic properties such as atomic sizes, ionization potential, electronegativity, and HSAB theory.

INTRODUCTORY ENGLISH

Course Overview

This course brings the students an opportunity to learn basic grammar to be integrated into their writing and speaking skills. All the modules are meant for enhancing their professional success. Each topic of grammar would be followed by practice and exercises that they would find interesting. Students will also be taught the theories and other nuances of communication.

Course Outcomes

Enables learners to recognize the structure of a sentence and its variations as they learn to understand, speak and write.
Introduction to Phonetics and its importance will improve the learners’ pronunciation.
Identify to pick and form different kinds of sentences.

Even Semester

This is the programme's second semester.

Courses for this semester

GENETICS

Course Overview

Genetics is a field of biology which deals with the study of heredity and variation. It also aims to teach the students about mechanisms of genetic interactions, mutation, chromosomal aberrations, extra nuclear inheritance and population genetics.

Course Outcomes

Understanding the basic mechanism of continuation of life.
Analysis of the mechanisms of heredity and variation.
Application of the principles of genetics in genetic diseases and aberrations.

MICROBIOLOGY II

Course Overview

This paper deals with the basic knowledge of microbiology, which includes laboratory equipments, sterilization process, preparation of microbial culture, various microscopic slide preparations, and various kinds of microscope.

Course Outcomes

Describe the historical perspectives important in the development of microbiology and the current diversity in the field to include the germ theory and the microbes being studied.
Compare and contrast the procedures for observing living and dead microbes;
Compare and contrast major physical and chemical methods for controlling microbial growth, how they control, and their relative effectiveness.

BIOCHEMISTRY II

Course Overview

This course will review the chemistry of living systems, with an emphasis on topics of biotechnological and biomedical interest. The course will also survey the methods used in modern biochemistry so students will be able to understand the connection between empirical data and the established facts and concepts presented in the course.

Course Outcomes

An advanced knowledge about the enzymes and their incorporation in different reactions and pathways.
A vast knowledge on the bioenergetics and metabolism
Knowledge on the different growth regulators and their practical approaches.

BASIC CHEMISTRY II

Course Overview

This paper deals with the basic knowledge of buffer, pH and concept of acids and bases, Different laws of thermodynamics and their significances, different types of bonds, quantum mechanics and structure of atom and folding of proteins and biophysics of cell membrane.

Course Outcomes

Analyze the buffer concept and their importance in biological system.
Understand the various types of chemical bonding present in biological system
To understand quantum mechanics and structure of atoms

PRACTICAL II

Course Overview

The student learns about the utility and application of microscopy, biochemistry and genetics which would be useful in the research and /or industrial sector.

Course Outcomes

To train the students on the practical usage of microscopy , role of microbes in diseases outbreak and their diagnostic approaches
Hands on experience on the biochemical assays , spectrophotometric analysis and analytical problems on genetics.
Expertise on analytical problems on genetics.

Odd Semester

This is the programme's third semester.

Courses for this semester

IMMUNOLOGY

Course Overview

Immunology is a field of biology that deals with prevention and understanding the basic mechanism of occurrence of disease. This helps to develop better strategies and therapeutical measures to disease management and cure. The theory of immunology revolves around recognition between self and non-self antigens and the immune response generated thereafter. The course would include cells and structure of the immune system, Antibodies, antigen antibody interaction, immunodeficiency, transplantation immunology and autoimmune disorders. It is an interesting branch of science and deals with the defence mechanisms including innate and acquired immunity that helps an organism to combat its susceptibility to foreign organisms, material, etc.

Course Outcomes

A student learns the techniques for detection of antigen and antibody.
It paves the way for jobs in health care sector and also ignites their mind to take immunology as their area of research.
A student will be able to explain the immunological terms.

BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Course Overview

Course Outcomes

Analyze the buffer concept and their importance in biological system.
Understand the various types of chemical bonding present in biological system
To understand quantum mechanics and structure of atoms

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Course Overview

This molecular biology course will explore the interface between genetics and biochemistry. Students will delve into the concepts underlying how biomolecules interact in various parts of the cell, focusing heavily on DNA replication, transcription, and translation.

Course Outcomes

It deals with understanding the molecular aspects of the biology.
It majorly emphasizes the concepts of central dogma of molecular biology spanning from DNA Replication till Protein Synthesis and Reverse transcription.
It also helps in understanding the concepts of cellular function.

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Course Overview

The study of developmental biology includes basic knowledge of reproductive mechanisms of plants and animals. The study helps to understand gametogenesis, embryology, fertilization, post fertilization events, organogenesis, and production of adult organism. This subject provides the fundamental knowledge for animal biotechnology and stem cell research.

Course Outcomes

Understand and master basic concepts of developmental biology
Understand how fertilization and cleavage occur
Understand the process and consequence of gastrulation

PRACTICAL III

Course Overview

This is a practical paper which will enable the students to apply the knowledge of immunology and molecular biology in practical field.

Course Outcomes

The student will learn about different immunology techniques
The student will get expertized in different molecular biology techniques
The student will learn about the biology behind important diseases and their detection techniques.

Even Semester

This is the programme's fourth semester.

Courses for this semester

GENETIC ENGINEERING

Course Overview

Genetic Engineering course essentially comprising the study of the deliberate modification of an organism's basic characteristics by manipulating its genetic material.

Course Outcomes

Enlighten issues of forensic and genetic identity with case studies.
Educate basic philosophical and ethical considerations regarding genetic data, genetic manipulation and Biosafety issues.
Maintaining a strong knowledge of all the latest genetic engineering news and breakthrough.

BIOINSTRUMENTATION

Course Overview

This course begins with a review of basic bio analytical technique and an introduction to general terminologies. This course contains bio analytical techniques along with their theory, working principal, common instrumentation and possible applications.

Course Outcomes

Acquaint the students with the working principle of various instruments.
Enable students to handle various instruments and basic knowledge on the theory, operation and function of analytical instruments.
Excel in both fundamental and applications of the instruments that are routinely used for the characterization of biomolecules.

COMPUTER APPLICATION & BIOINFORMATICS

Course Overview

Through this course, students will have both theoretical and practical knowledge on different computational techniques employed in analyzing biological data focusing on Genomics and Proteomics.

Course Outcomes

Understanding the basics of computer and its applications in Biology
To acquire basic concept on Bioinformatics and its significance in the field of biological data analysis
To gather knowledge on various biological databases which provides more knowledge on nucleic acid and proteins sequences as well a structure.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Course Overview

To prepare students for careers as leaders in understanding and addressing complex environmental issues from a problem-oriented, interdisciplinary perspective. To develop a world population that is aware of and concerned about the environment and its associated problems and which has the knowledge, Skills, attitudes, motivations and commitment to work individually and collectively towards solutions of current problems and prevention of new ones.

Course Outcomes

The students will be able to appreciate the ethical, cross-cultural, and historical context of environmental issues and the links between human and natural systems.
Students will learn about natural resource, its importance and environmental impacts of Human activities on natural resource
Gain knowledge about environment and ecosystem

BIOSTATISTICS

Course Overview

This paper is intended for students in a wide variety of areas of study. Topics discussed include displaying and describing data, analyzing the data collected through different measures of central tendency, probability and hypothesis tests with applications in the real world.

Course Outcomes

Organize and present statistical data graphically using frequency distributions.
Analyze it through measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion.
Define binomial outcomes and compute probability of getting X successes in N trials.

PRACTICAL IV

Course Overview

Practical IV deals with the practical knowledge on genetic engineering, molecular biology and biochemistry

Course Outcomes

The student gains practical idea on the enzymes associated with genetic engineering
The student gains practical idea on the molecular techniques
The student gains practical idea on biochemical techniques

PRACTICAL V

Course Overview

Practical V deals with computer applications and bioinformatics

Course Outcomes

Students will know about various biological databases and their applications.
Students will know about various visualization tools.
Students will learn various techniques involving handing of softwares

Odd Semester

This is the programme's fifth semester.

Courses for this semester

ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Overview

Animal biotechnology is a branch of biotechnology in which molecular biology techniques are used to genetically engineer animals in order to improve their suitability for agriculture, industrial and pharmaceutical applications.

Course Outcomes

Exposure to develop DNA based diagnostics and genetically engineered vaccines for animals, developing embryo - transfer technology, cloning, and transgenic animals.
To expose students to the concept of DNA forensics, molecular diagnostics, cloning,, stem cell research and bio processing technologies are other important areas of animal biotechnology including the ethical implications.
Describe the importance of engineering animal cells for the production of therapeutic proteins

PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Overview

This course covers the methods, applications, and implementation of plant biotechnology in agriculture.

Course Outcomes

Describe different methods for transformation of plants or plant cells, including their specific advantages and applications
Give examples of, and describe, plant biotech applications within forestry, agriculture, and production of new materials
Students will also know in the area of bio control methods, integrated pest management strategies and transgenic crop technology for better crop yield.

MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Overview

Medical Biotechnology Courses study the fusion of genetics, cell biology and many other sciences in order to further advance in medicine. It is a technical course in the medical stream for the students interested in studying living cells and organisms.

Course Outcomes

To enhance the knowledge of the students in cutting edge biomedical research.
To inspire the students to take health care related issues and help in contributing the society with their learning.
To excel in jobs related to pharmaceutical sciences and disease management.

INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Overview

The objective of this course is to understand exploitation of microorganisms for human benefit. It is not only about brewery or bakery but also about enzymes, vitamins, food additives, organic acids made by fermentation of microbes. The student will gain knowledge of microbial fermentation processes, their utilities in real world and once they know they apply this knowledge to create a useful fermentation product.

Course Outcomes

A student learns the procedure for industrial production and will be able to apply the same in their respective jobs.
It paves the way for entrepreneurship development for the students.
Student will receive knowledge on fermentative manufacturing of bioproducts

AGRICULTURE BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Overview

A course designed to incorporate basic elements of science with a variety of technology applications that are used to modify living organisms. Areas of emphasis include basic science laboratory procedures, implementation of the scientific method of discovery, plant science, animal science, environmental science and food science.

Course Outcomes

To comprehend the basic principles of agriculture biotechnology
Apply the gene manipulation techniques Knowledge to plants and animals
Analyze the different applications of genetically modified organisms related issues

PRACTICAL VI

Course Overview

The practical paper on MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE BIOTECHNOLOGY is aimed at training the students on disease diagnostic techniques, antibiotic sensitivity assays

Course Outcomes

The student learns the application of the disease diagnosis and laboratory procedures in the health care
The student learns how agricultural biochemistry is applicable to the food or pharmaceutical industry.
To comprehend the basic principles of agriculture biotechnology

PRACTICAL VII

Course Overview

The paper on ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY is aimed at teaching the students the applications of plant and animal biotechnology in different aspects.

Course Outcomes

The student gains a hands on experience on different techniques of Plant biotechnology
The student learns the usefulness of animal cell culture and products applicable in health industry.
Establish different types of plant cultures.

Even Semester

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