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Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

3 Years Degree Programme

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Global Education, Global Acceptance

  • The focus is to learn how the industry can take advantage of biocatalysts and biomolecules to contribute to a more sustainable future
  • Updated and revised syllabus
  • The regular project works and intensive laboratory-based curriculum
  • Established as a centre for innovation and pioneer in a wide range of areas
  • Guidance to take part in various national-level competitive examinations.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Year wise Course Details

Odd Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

Introduce and make students understand the fundamentals and advances of cytology, including the structure and functions of cell and cell organelles, cell cycle, and cell division, also by observing it under a microscope.

Course Outcomes

  • Understand cellular organization, functions, microscopy, and structural differences.
  • Describe membrane structure, function, cell organization, and the proteins involved in transportation.
  • Elaborate chromosomal structure and types.
  • Understand the mechanism of cell to cell communication.
  • Describe the cell cycle and division in general and in some specific cell types.

Course Overview

This course gives a detailed description of atomic structure, different theories related to it and the knowledge of classical and quantum chemistry.

Course Outcomes

  • Understand the order of the rate law equation, then characterize the "half-life" and temperature dependency of reaction rates using the Arrhenius equation.
  • Explain the concepts of electrochemistry, electrochemical cells, acids/base, pH, buffers and solubility
  • Illustrate atomic structure, Heisenberg Uncertainty principle, Quantum mechanics and Schrodinger wave equation.
  • Elucidate the concepts of chemical bonding, periodic properties.
  • Explain the different types of organic reactions along with their mechanisms, organic molecules and their stereochemistry.
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Even Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

This course describesthe theory, working principal, common instrumentation and applications ofinstruments to develop bio analytical techniques.

Course Outcomes

  • Describe and illustrate the principles and application of chromatography, centrifuge,electrophoresis, blotting and spectroscopy.
  • Use centrifuge, chromatography, electrophoresis, and spectroscope for various analysis.
  • To develop skills on operations of chromatography, centrifugation, gel-electrophoresis and spectroscopic analysis.

Course Overview

This course intends to make the students understand advances of biochemical aspects of living organisms and developing skills for extraction of certain molecules and estimate them.

Course Outcomes

  • Describe enzymes, enzyme kinetics, including carbohydrates, and proteins metabolism.
  • Describe plant growth regulators, their functions and applications.
  • Extract, DNA, RNA, amino acids and proteins and evaluate their quality and quantity.

Course Overview

This course intends to impart knowledge on the Mendel’s description about genetics, understanding on the genetic materials, its inheritance and extra-chromosomal inheritance and the cause of variations in a species.

Course Outcomes

  • Describe, and illustrate Mendel’s laws, genetic materials and causes of variations.
  • Illustrate and explain mutations at chromosomal and nucleotide levels.
  • Stain chromosomes prepare karyotypes, operate microscope, identify chromosomal aberration.

Course Overview

MOOCS is provided through Coursera Platform which is an online course where students are allowed to take course/ courses per semester on the basis of the hours with relevance to the field

Course Outcomes

  • Gain information or knowledge from global level top universities
  • Gain insights from different perspectives
  • Gain knowledge on add on topics of higher level

Course Overview

Co-curricular Activities are enabled to supplement and complement the curricular or main syllabi activities. These are the part and parcel of educational institutions to develop the students’ personality as well as to strengthen the classroom learning. Co-curricular Activities have wide horizon to cater to the cultural, social, aesthetic development of the child.

Course Outcomes

  • Students will be able to facilitate the development of various domains of mind and personality such as intellectual development, emotional development, social development.
  • Students will be able to facilitate the development of various domains of mind and personality such as moral development and aesthetic development.
  • Students will be able to facilitate Creativity, Enthusiasm, and Energetic activity.
  • Students will be able to develop positive thinking, constructive competition, improve skill and competence.
  • Students will be able to develop leadership and organizing skill.
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Odd Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

Immunology is the study of the immune system's structure, functions, and responses to pathogens, focusing on mechanisms of defense, immune disorders, and applications in disease prevention and treatment.

Course Outcomes

  • Describe the general introduction of immunology and the various cells and organ involved in it.
  • Discuss the mechanism of immune system.
  • Demonstrate and analyse various immune based experiments using RIA, ELISA
  • Apply the concepts and types of vaccines and immunization process.
  • Illustrate the types and forms of auto immune diseases.

Course Overview

Molecular biology explores the molecular mechanisms governing the structure, function, and regulation of genes and proteins, emphasizing DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis in cellular processes.

Course Outcomes

  • Explain the organization of genome, its components and functions.
  • Describe the process of replication, transcription, splicing, and protein synthesis
  • Describe the DNA repair mechanism and transposition.
  • Apply the knowledge of genomic and plasmid DNA isolation and their polymorphism
  • Illustrate genetic code, Wobble hypothesis.

Course Overview

Genetic engineering involves the manipulation and modification of an organism's DNA to alter genetic traits, with applications in biotechnology, medicine, and agriculture.

Course Outcomes

  • Explain the concepts of genetic engineering
  • Explain cloning techniques and the types.
  • Explain and demonstrate molecular detection methods
  • Describe the applications of recombinant DNA technology.
  • Apply the methods of disease detection using molecular techniques.

Course Overview

Biofertilizer production focuses on the cultivation and application of beneficial microorganisms that enhance soil fertility and promote plant growth by improving nutrient availability and biological activity in the soil.

Course Outcomes

  • Explain the importance of biofertilizers in plant development.
  • Describe mass cultivation and inoculation.
  • Explain the importance of Azolla as a biofertilizers.
  • Describe the importance of phosphate in biofertilizers.
  • Apply the knowledge on the use of Fungi and Mycorrhiza.

Course Overview

MOOCS is provided through the Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take courses/ courses per semester based on the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided by international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments and quizzes.

Course Outcomes

  • Gain information and knowledge from global level top universities.
  • Develop insights from different perspectives.
  • Exposure to different ways of learning platforms.

Course Overview

Entomology is the scientific study of insects, focusing on their biology, behavior, ecology, and their impact on ecosystems, human health, and agriculture.

Course Outcomes

  • Understand the overview of Class Insects different morphological modifications.
  • Able to explain the life cycle and control measures of pest of medical importance.
  • Able to explain, illustrate different communicating techniques and insect behavior adopted by insects.
  • Able to explain, illustrate and implement different management strategy adopted for controlling insect pests.
  • Gain knowledge on different insects of economic importance.

Course Overview

Forestry is the science and practice of managing forests, trees, and natural resources for conservation, sustainable use, and ecological health, balancing environmental, economic, and social benefits.

Course Outcomes

  • Articulate the history and basic concept of Forestry.
  • Importance of Dendrology and knowledge of wood forest
  • Understanding of forest types and forest management
  • Importance of physiology in forestry
  • Understanding the forest pathology, causes of forest diseases

Course Overview

MOOCS is provided through the Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take courses/ courses per semester based on the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided by international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments and quizzes.

Course Outcomes

  • Gain information and knowledge from global level top universities.
  • Develop insights from different perspectives.
  • Exposure to different ways of learning platforms.

Course Overview

Extra-curricular activities encompass non-academic pursuits that enhance personal development, leadership, teamwork, and social skills, providing opportunities for students to explore interests outside the classroom and contribute to their holistic growth.

Course Outcomes

  • Identify and describe various sports, music, and co-curricular activities available at the university, and explain the benefits of participating in these activities.
  • Apply skills and techniques learned in workshops and club activities to participate effectively in sports, music, and other co-curricular competitions, and analyze their performance to identify areas of improvement.
  • Discuss the reflective essay or presentation assessing how involvement in various activities has contributed to their personal and professional growth, and design a plan for future engagement and skill development.
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Even Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

This course brings the students an opportunity to create awareness about the Mushroom among the people. They can also able to explore the cultivation of mushroom in Assam

Course Outcomes

  • To create awareness about the Mushroom among the people
  • To strengthen the promotion of mushroom cultivation by establishing a well equipped laboratory and offices.
  • The students are able to specify in the Marketing aspects-make profit with consumer satisfaction, financial aspects-arrange the financial support, and Socio-economic aspects make people aware about good or bad products with reasonable price.

Course Overview

Genetic Engineering course essentially comprises 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 on 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.

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
  • A good knowledge on sequence submission tools as well as sequence alignment and analysis.

Course Overview

MOOCS is provided through the Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take courses/ courses per semester based on the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided by international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments and quizzes.

Course Outcomes

  • Gain information or knowledge from global level top universities
  • Gain insights from different perspectives
  • Exposure to different ways of learning platform
  • Gain exposure to writing and assess peer Reviews
  • Gain knowledge on Hands-on training

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, present and analyze statistical data.
  • Identify discrete and continuous distributions, type of statistical situation to which different distributions can be applied and solve problems.
  • Testing hypothesis using statistical methods for drawing significant information of biological origin.

Course Overview

Co-curricular Activities are enabled to supplement and complement the curricular or main syllabus activities. These are the part and parcel of educational institutions to develop the students’ personality as well as to strengthen the classroom learning.

Course Outcomes

  • Co-curricular Activities have wide horizon to cater to the cultural, social, aesthetic development of the students.
  • It developed the personality such as intellectual development, emotional development, social development, moral development and aesthetic development.
  • Co-curricular activities facilitate in the development of various domains of mind.

Course Overview

The course encourages a range of activities outside the regular curriculum intended to meet learner’s interest, These activities are aimed to develop the social and soft skills and promote a holistic development of the learners, Keeping in mind the 360 degree learning methodology the students are engaged in different activities headed under different clubs viz. Dance, music, photography, drama, literary etc., The students are encouraged to participate in regular club activities, workshops, competitions as per their interest and hobbies,

Course Outcomes

  • The students will be engaged in different activities headed under different clubs namely dance, music, photography, drama, literacy, etc.
  • The students will participate in regular club activities like workshops, competitions as per their interest and hobbies.
  • The students will be trained to represent ADTU in various inter university, state and national level competitions.

Course Overview

It is a MOOCs course offered by Coursera which will teach students how to gain experience in managing documents and document collaboration.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate
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Odd Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

Medical biotechnology focuses on the application of biological systems, organisms, or derivatives to develop medical processes and products, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines, aimed at improving human health.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn the utilization of medical biotechnology within the realm of medical science
  • Explain the process of gene therapy
  • Ability to provide an introduction to stem cell varieties, delve into the origins of stem cells, and outline their distinctive characteristics.
  • Explore on cancer biology by shedding light on the predisposing factors that contribute to the development of cancer.
  • Elaborate on the mode of infection and infectious diseases.

Course Overview

Industrial biotechnology involves the use of biological systems and organisms to develop and optimize industrial processes and products, such as biofuels, bioplastics, enzymes, and pharmaceuticals, for sustainable industrial applications.

Course Outcomes

  • Trace the historical evolution of fermentation, highlighting key milestones and advancements in the understanding and application of this process over time.
  • Discuss the formulation of media in the context of a media preparation process, and delve into various sterilization techniques employed in the production of media for applications such as microbiology or cell culture.
  • To Elaborate on the design and functionality of bioreactors, detailing the key components and principals involved in creating controlled environments for biological processes.
  • Describe the process of producing microbial products, outlining the key steps involved in cultivating and harvesting microorganisms to obtain desired products.
  • To explain about Biofertilizers, biopesticides, and mushroom technology represent sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches in agriculture.

Course Overview

Animal biotechnology focuses on the application of molecular and cellular biology techniques to improve animal health, enhance reproduction, develop transgenic animals, and produce therapeutic products like vaccines and antibodies.

Course Outcomes

  • Explain the evolution of animal cell culture.
  • Describe the applications of animal cell culture technology with special reference to vaccines and proteins of medical importance.
  • Illustrate assisted reproduction techniques and the basics of human fertilization process.
  • Describe the overview of gene therapy and its techniques.
  • Explain DNA forensics, molecular diagnostics, cloning, stem cell research, and bioprocessing techniques.

Course Overview

Plant and Agriculture Biotechnology involves the use of genetic engineering, molecular biology, and tissue culture techniques to enhance crop traits, improve agricultural productivity, and develop sustainable solutions for pest control, disease resistance, and food security.

Course Outcomes

  • Illustrate on basic techniques and concepts of plant tissue culture.
  • Describe different methods for transformation of plants or plant cells, including their specific advantages and applications,
  • Elaborate on somatic hybridization and associated techniques
  • Explain on the methods of genetic engineering technology.
  • Apply the concepts of biotechnological advances for crop improvement through genetic engineering technologies.

Course Overview

Experimental and Statistical Data Analysis focuses on designing experiments, collecting data, and applying statistical methods to interpret and analyze results, enabling researchers to draw meaningful conclusions and make informed decisions in scientific research.

Course Outcomes

  • Gain proficiency in performing data analysis tasks and creating graphical representations of data.
  • Create, manipulate, and manage data objects in Microsoft Excel, as well as efficiently import data from various file formats.
  • Understand the principles behind one-sample tests, two-sample tests, goodness-of-fit tests, as well as parametric and non-parametric tests.

Course Overview

MOOCS is provided through the Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take courses/ courses per semester based on the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided by international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments and quizzes.

Course Outcomes

  • Gain information and knowledge from global level top universities.
  • Develop insights from different perspectives.
  • Exposure to different ways of learning platforms.
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Even Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of essential aspects related to research methodology, intellectual property rights (IPR), and bioethics. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct ethical and impactful research, navigate intellectual property issues, and address bioethical considerations in scientific and technological advancements.

Course Outcomes

  • To impart scientific bent of mind among the students
  • To impart good scientific ethics in them
  • To emphasize critical thinking, problem-solving skills also encouraging students to evaluate the validity and reliability of research findings.
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CST- Maximum enrolment each year is 120 seats and any 10+2 students can apply. Adtu is northeast India’s first placement driven university to provide 100% scholarship benefits worth 10 cr.

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  • Basketball Court
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  • Canteen
  • Indoor stadium
  • Yoga Studio
  • Gym
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The Start-Up & Incubation Centre at Assam down town University provides a supportive environment for young entrepreneurs to develop and grow their business ideas. The center provides mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities to help innovative ideas become successful businesses.

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SFURTI scheme to support rural entrepreneurs and innovators, an initiative by the Ministry of MSME

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TIDE 2.0 scheme for ICT-based startups which provides a grant of Rs. 4L and Rs. 7L under EiR and Grant categories respectively, an initiative by the Ministry of MeitY.

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