B.SC. (HONS.) BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology is an emerging field which includes the applications of biological system for the benefit of humanity and the environment.
It is a blend of subjects related to Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering. In the 21st century, biotechnology has impacted all living systems starting from the improvements in medicine, diagnosis and pharmaceuticals to food quality, agricultural systems, bio-resources, waste management and bio-fuels.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology is a three-year degree programme. In the first two semesters the focus is on the core subjects of biotechnology to ensure a good grounding in the fundamental concepts. Specialization is offered in the second and third year.
The course contents cover all aspects of the applied and core biotechnology including molecular biology, genetic engineering, plant and animal tissue culture, bioprocess technology, advanced microbial technology, intellectual property rights and patents, industry relations and entrepreneurship etc.
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 Science (Biology/ Maths/ Agriculture/ Biotech or Equivalent)
Selection Procedure: Merit and Interview
Syllabus
Programme Outcome
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I Semester
Introductory MathematicsCell Biology and GeneticsMicrobiologyChemistry - I -
Practicals & Sessionals
Cell Biology and GeneticsMicrobiologyChemistry - I -
II Semester
Biostatistics and Introduction to ComputersProgramming Language Fundamentals and ApplicationsBiochemistry -IChemistry - II -
Practicals & Sessionals
Biostatistics and Introduction to ComputersProgramming Language Fundamentals and ApplicationsBiochemistry -IChemistry - II -
III Semester
Molecular GeneticsBiochemistry-IIChemistry-IIIProfessional Communication Skills -
Practicals & Sessionals
Molecular GeneticsBiochemistry-IIChemistry-IIIIndustrial Visit -
IV Semester
Fundamentals of Bioinformatics and NanotechnologyBiophysics and InstrumentationPlant Tissue Culture and Plant BiotechnologyDevelopmental Biology -
Practicals & Sessionals
Fundamentals of Bioinformatics and NanotechnologyBiophysics and InstrumentationPlant Tissue Culture and Plant BiotechnologyDevelopmental Biology -
V Semester
Environmental BiotechnologyAnimal BiotechnologyBioprocess EngineeringImmunology -
Practicals & Sessionals
Environmental BiotechnologyAnimal BiotechnologyBioprocess EngineeringImmunology -
VI Semester
Introduction to GenomesRecombinant DNA TechnologyBiodiversity and EnvironmentIndustry Relations and Entrepreneurship -
Practicals & Sessionals
Introduction to GenomesRecombinant DNA TechnologyBiodiversity and EnvironmentIndustry Relations and Entrepreneurship
Career Prospects
Career Prospects
After completion of Graduation courses:
- Students can pursue career in Science and Technology where a high level of competence and dependence on many of the science subjects is demanded.
- Laboratory analyst in Pharmaceuticals and food industries.
- Research Analyst in the field of Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry in research labs like Ranbaxy & Cadilla research lab & Dabur etc.
- Marketing personnel in companies like, Syngenta, Life cell, Alkem.
- Bioinformatics students can be employed in the fields of Medical and Health Care; Gene based Drug Designing, Life Science division of IT companies such as Infosys, HCL etc.
- As Information Developer in Bioinformatics companies such as- Accelrys, Ocimim Bio-Solutions, BIOBASE etc.
- Administrative and defense Services.
- After completion of Post Graduation courses:
- Immense career opportunities are available after completing PG courses in number of fields like Medical and Health Care, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Industrial Research and Development, Food Processing, Bio-Processing, Chemical Engineering, Drug Designing and Manufacture, Environment Conservation.
- Some job prospects include Research Scientist, Research Associate in the leading research institutes of India as well as abroad.
- Teaching and research positions in state and central universities after qualifying NET examination
- Microbiologists can work as hygienic officers, food and safety officers, medical microbiologists etc.
- Patent Officers
- Research Analyst
- Quality control officers in pharmaceuticals and food and beverages industries.
- In biomedical and metabolic engineering industries as Data Curators, Algorithm Developers, Metabolic Engineers and Systems Biologists